1792 No frills PBEM

[Franck]

So who will loose nice guy points... France or Turkey

[montesaurus]

Turkey claims the glory points for arriving before France!

[Franck]

LOl I made a mistake anyways!

We are still waiting for russia

[Franck]

Still no news about Russia's t4. He did resend a t3. Anyone else could contact him? Gf arive soon... Must play before she arrive...

Otherwise it's gona be: ''What!!?!?!?!?!? You haven't seen me for a week and all you want to do is play a turn of that game of yours? You like your game more than etc.''

[Kingmaker]

HiHi

email sent explaining to Bill that 'Fun & Frolics' are in the offing for you and we need his T4 before ... [X(]

All the Best
Peter

[barbarossa2]

Franck...I am with you on that dude. Never touch a computer game in front of a woman on the first day of being together after you haven't seen her in a week. If you need to wait because of that I am fine with that. I know you tried.

I think pulling out TOAW after (censored) with my wife 10 years ago, put the nail in the coffin. We had the "We have to talk" chat within two months and were divorced shortly thereafter. But oh well. It was time with that one. I have been much happier since then.

[Franck]

Thanks,

I should be able to safely play my turn tonight

Resending as soon as it's done. Also, don't expect turn sooner than once every 48 hours next week (I'm at her place) but it shouldn't be much longer. I also have a canoe trip on the weekend and then it's back to normal...

[Franck]

Turn 5 sent...

Spanish privateer sunk (first time playing naval power... Keep privateer away from frigate is the first leson I learn!)

[timurlain]

Turn 5 sent. Prussia's on the roll earning goodie points ...

[barbarossa2]

posted

[montesaurus]

Turkey's turn is in!

[montesaurus]

Turkey's turn is in!

[barbarossa2]

France T5 is in.

[Kingmaker]

(As B2 chooses to Role-play his part as King of france, in the spirit of the Game I will here do so likewise, however to those of you choosing not to follow suit please just send any response in ordinary language. Peter )

To, the legitimate Monarchs of Europe.
From, the Earl of Evenwood; 1st Minister & Foreign Secretary to his Majesty King George III.

Despite being politely advised against it by his Majesty in his very 1st communication (see attached copy below), Louis Bourbon, styled King of France has continually bombarded King George with French plans for the division of Europe, the main gist of which seems to be, protection of French trading interests in Poland, the partition of Denmark and French support for a strong British presence in Germany.

The unfortunate impression gained by His Majesties Government therefore is that you as Sovereign Monarchs of you nations have abdicated the guidance of your countries Foreign policy to the Court at Versailles; this of course, whilst in the opinion of this Government somewhat Foolhardy, is your prerogative.

However, I would suggest to you all that given Englands longstanding wealth of experience with French duplicity this may not be the wisest course of action, and would add that as King Georges Prime Minister I could never countenance the partition of Europe according to the fickle whims of said Louis Bourbon and the French court.

I respectfully recommend therefore that if any of you do wish to discuss matters appertaining to your Nations interests, you contact myself rather than leave matters to the dubious arbitration of the French Court.

I remain your obedient Servant.

Evenwood.

1st Minister & Foreign Secretary to King George III

===================================

To Louis Bourbon, self styled King of the French

Sir, I fear I am unable to answer your questions with regard to English Foreign policy as that is the business of my Ministers.

The newly appointed 1st Minister is the Earl of Evenwood and you should therefore address any such enquiries to him; I would however be mightily surprised should he think to disclose Privy Council matters for their widespread discussion abroad.

But your enquiry does bring to my mind something I would l rather like to see on behalf of my dear wife Charlotte and that is the joining of her homeland to our possessions abroad, a fitting gift I feel to a faithful & treasured companion so my thanks for bringing it to my attention, I shall raise the matter with my Ministers in the near future.

I do feel somewhat obliged to advise you of the outrage caused amongst my Household Secretariat at your form of address to myself, they do assure me that the correct form of addressing a reigning monarch is “Your Majesty”, “Royal Highness” being for the offsprings of a Royal house, however it is of no great matter to myself I can assure you.

I trust this missive finds you in Good health and that the revolts in France we have been hearing about at our Court are but a passing thing.

George R

[barbarossa2]

To: George III, the good King of Britain and Ireland and Elector of Hanover
From: King Louis XVI
Date: November 1792
RE: European Affairs,

Your Majesty,

The King of France has done nothing but work towards peace and stability in Europe, as well as the commencement of the protection of British trading rights in Germany. The consuls I have been doing my diplomacy with know this. France has not moved on a single minor nation to this point. Not a single one.

France will continue to push for stability and peace and well defined spheres of interest (what you refer to as dividing Europe) to avoid the development of any major crisis or general European war--continental conflagrations which the kings of Britain have hoped for historically. A divided and quibbling Europe must surely be every British monarch's dream.

France supports a strong Prussia, a strong Austria, a strong Spain, a strong Russia, and a stable Ottoman Empire. France is even pushing for a secure Britain and British interests. The only way I can see the British Parliament complaining about this, is IF it wants war. Or if it is working to divide Europe and spark wars.

We have drawn our fleets out of the Atlantic to make you feel safer while you peer into our lands with your naval units. What do we need to do next? Give you Picardy, Normandy, and Brittany?

Well defined spheres to prevent war and strengthen central Europe's economies are France's top priority. Peace in Germany is a top priority. A peaceful solution for Poland is a top priority. Peace in Italy is a top priority.  Peace in the Iberian Peninsula is a top priority. And now I add to that list the abolition of the instrument of total war in Europe.

I would like to include the sovereign monarch of Britain in these discussions, but all of my diplomatic messages to London in which I attempt to involve Britain in discussions as to how to secure peace in central Europe apparently go lost in the mail.

I am not exactly sure what the British monarch is complaining about.  Perhaps peace in continental Europe? Does the King of Britain have a problem with a nation like Sweden having a say in international affairs?

Surely it must be bothersome for a British monarch to have a French king so bent on peace and diplomatic solutions. Indeed to have a French king who will come to the aid of virtually anyone who is the victim of a declaration of total war--even Britain itself.

My neighbours know that I have worked hard to negotiate spheres of influence and will not annex or occupy lands in other's spheres of influence without having first purchased/acquired/negotiated rights to them peacefully.

It is very easy and convenient to claim peace talks have broken down, when one hasn't attended any. It is also easy to place booby traps when you don't tell people where they are at. I have asked you for clarification of your foreign policy goals so that I can avoid offending you or hitting one of your (apparently secret) trip wires.

France isn't dictating any terms to anyone, merely seeking ways to develop a cooperative relationship in central Europe and on its peripheries and champion the causes of the underdogs.

I throw down the gauntlet of peace between the eight great nations of Europe. Will the British government pick it up?


Most sincerely,

King Louis XVI

[barbarossa2]

A repost with the addition of point 10--the abolition of the instrument of total war in Europe.

The King of France does not understand what is so threatening about these policies to Britain (which all of my diplomatic contacts know I have been working towards)... other than the threat of peace in Europe.

Indeed, as all of my diplomatic contacts can tell you, I have at every step of the way indicated that Hanover is to remain under British control and that I will not support an alternative. Perhaps you can explain how this makes France dangerous.

I am sure the good willed British monarch can -- and will -- find a way to stay at peace with the French King. I am not interested in torturing my peasants, the peasants of my neighbours, or your sailors with decades of war. I refuse.

[barbarossa2]

(This is obviously a game...and I intend to enjoy it) ;D Kingmaker is a good guy, a top CoG:EE player. And he knows his history. That's why I respect him. [:)]

[Franck]

Well, I don't know my history at all! Well I don't know this part of history actually.


I do know that next turn is delayed by: MONTE [:-][:-]


Hehehehehe

Here's to hoping I get it quickly enough to play it. I said 4:00 PM eastern time on the mail... But I'd actually need it more like 3:30 PM eastern time.

[montesaurus]

Sorry Guys. Blame it on the new guy. Anyway, turn is sent again, and hopefully right!
[:(]

[timurlain]

Prussian turn 6 in. First. I am on the roll with goodie points. I have taken your previous blame to heart [:'(].