Yes!

It's funny, too, because when I play France I never expect to surrender in 1805 and when I play Prussia, Austria or Russia I always expect France to surrender in 1805.

<t>We played with a similar house rule on occasion.<br/>
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Agreed that it makes sense. I think the question might be, what were the historic OOBs for the MPs back in 1805, and does the game reflect a pre-1805 build?<br/>
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I mean to say, to allow a build has obvious effects on the first six ...

<r>Reading this makes me think of some of the EiA pioneers on the Web:<br/>
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Glamkowski; Michael Treasure (I think I've seen both of these guys on this Forum); Joey Lam; and of course, who could forget, the Unofficial Empires in Arms Home Page, by Chris Tate. <E>:)</E><br/>
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I hope these ...

NP - we corresponded for a while and then I think he was dragged on to other (more profitable, likely) ventures.

I'll have to spend some time this evening perusing your site, Soapy. Looks cool.

Reknoy

<t>Soapy:<br/>
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Not sure if you ever got your answer:<br/>
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Dispatches;<br/>
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Joey Lam;<br/>
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EIA/PC (the placeholder title he used).<br/>
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I think he tried to contact Avalon Hill but not sure what happened. He hosted my game (Malmo) for a while. Pretty cool cat.<br/>
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<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by ryta1203 <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>Well, some of us aren't so lucky as to have 7 people laying around, and as far as PBEM games go, if I had 7 peeps via PBEM, why would I need to pay 60 bucks for a computer game? The same goes for ...

It is absolutely true that the art of the surrender is as important (if not more) than the art of war in EiA.

<r>Prussia first -- ditto Soapy's comments on the corps structure (GOTTA love those 4 cav/ 3 cav corps).<br/>
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France second -- I love driving the ole Cadillac. I'll take the management every day.<br/>
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I think France is flexible in many ways -- but you are right in that France must fight ...

<t>Gang:<br/>
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Sorry for the delay in posting more. My lack of experience is showing and I am spending my time learning the art of the beta tester (plus the day job and two kids are taking their toll!).<br/>
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Good news is on the horizon, however. I expect to be posting more soon.<br/>
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What about "territory"?


Is a controlled city considered part of a MP's "territory"?

Btw, I agree with you, Soapy.

Sorry, Snake!

Cool! That's what I was hoping for.

I'll do my best to regale everyone with the exploits of Napoleon et al!

[To get a flavor for each player in as expeditious a way possible, I am choosing to play all seven powers - so that means more battles!!!]

<r>The game starts up with AWESOME intro music. The tune is a surprise, but they did a good job of making it sound more "epic".<br/>
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Really like the leader counters.<br/>
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Excepting some initial user-error issues <E>:)</E> I will be well underway a campaign tonight!<br/>
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Started the process recently.

VERY EXCITED!!

I figured I would start this thread to share some of the goodies that I encounter along the road.

Feel free to chime in that I should shut my gob. If a majority speaks I will refrain.

I concede the point that a blockade box is a separate area. The rules are so darned elusive sometimes.

Soapy's rule reference is pretty clear on the distinction, but then the reference to "sea area" interceptions appears unclear.

Oh well.

If you don't have access to the Forum it means that Matrix did not get your NDA. You need to re-send.

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Can you still ask the question of Rowland? There is nothing that I can find that is explicit on this point.<br/>
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The reference to "special function" is not in the books, is it?<br/>
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Does it say that a blockade box is not part of a sea area?<br/>
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I'll gladly ...

<t>Yes, it is possible.<br/>
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The rules do not expressly prohibit feeding a corps that is disembarking -- in fact they expressly permit it.<br/>
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In order to do so, since a corps by the rules MUST disembark in the turn it is transported, the fleet must be able to build a depot in that same ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by pfnognoff <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>Yes, it is in a sea area, but it's more of a type of duty ships are doing. Those in a blockade box have their mission to stop ships coming in or out of port. Fleet with a depot on it represents ...

<t>*Lining himself up for Soapy's strongside linebacker blitz*<br/>
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The rules do not state that a depot may not be built in a blockade box. They only state that depots on fleets may only be built for invasion supply (which then discusses Soapy's reference to "sea area").<br/>
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So the ...