Conquest of the Americas Diplomacy Variant [BACK IN ACTION!]

[Bacon King]

I'd like to run this- I saw the variant and it seems incredibly interesting. Rules are here:

http://diplomiscellany.tripod.com/id18.html

I especially like the part about being able to name whatever areas of the map you're in first.

We'll need seven players to start. Any takers?

(map is at the link- tripod was messing up for the img link here)

PLAYERS:
Smid (England)
Vepres (France)
PiT (Spain)
Lewis (Denmark)
Xahar (Sweden)
Sewer Socialist (Netherlands)
tb75 (Portugal)

[Bacon King]

Basically, the premise is that each nation starts with a single fleet in the Atlantic Ocean in Spring 1501. In addition, each nation gets an additional fleet in Winter 1501 placed in either the Atlantic or Pacific. Multiple units can exist at a time in the dark blue ocean provinces, and the Cape of Good Hope and East Indies are connected so one can circumnavigate the globe.

Each nation can build in any owned Supply Center (or in the Atlantic, representing fleets built in Europe) as long as the nation has at least 3 SC's. You don't require Supply Centers for upkeep of your first two fleets until 1506 so they don't get disbanded before then.

Also, since this is based on exploration and everything, you do get to name each numbered province if you're the first player to have a unit within it.

[Smid]

I don't often play Diplomacy games, more frequently adjudicating them (generally I'm better at Rules issues than actual gameplay...) and I'd love to join in this one if you can find another six players!

[Bacon King]

Awesome

Also, Smid, since there's literally no difference between starting nations, you can go ahead and pick your side if you care to.

[Хahar 🤔]

Sure.

[Bacon King]

Sure.

Any preference at all for country? It's only for flavor, of course.

[Vepres]

Looks cool! I'm in.

[Smid]

I think I shall take England, looking forward to this!

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Count me in. I'll play Spain.

[Vepres]

I'd like to play as France.

[minionofmidas]

Calling Denmark!

[Bacon King]

Okay! only two more needed

[Хahar 🤔]

Sweden

[Sewer]

Netherlands

[Bacon King]

only one more person needed!

[Dancing with Myself]

I'll do it, just give my what country is left.

[Bacon King]

Awesome! I'll have everything set up in a bit, then.

[Bacon King]

Spring 1501 moves are due at Noon EST on Feb 10th

All rules at this link apply, otherwise standard Diplomacy rules apply.

Be sure to note the rules of the dark blue ocean squares- while in them, your fleets cannot convoy, support, or be supported.

Also, when you PM me your moves and you are moving to a numbered province,  include in the PM what you wish the province to be called (including the three letter abbreviation!)

[Vepres]

The French empire would like to publicly announce our claim to the body of water known as "1". As such, it would be futile for any other nation attempt to enter this body.

[Dancing with Myself]

The empire of Portugal would like to announce our claim of the body of water known as "3", and any attempts of an takeover is an immediate declaration of war.

[Bacon King]

Just as a note, by the way, I'd like to clarify to everyone you can send provisional orders and update them later. The last PM of orders you send before the deadline will be the one I use for your nation, no exceptions.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     We of the Kingdom of Spain would like to announce our intention to enter the body of water soon to be formerly known as 2. Any effort to deny the space to us will result in your court being serenaded by a surprise performance by time traveler Rick Astley. Oh, & you'll also become enemies of Spain.

[Хahar 🤔]

Given that Denmark and Sweden are currently under personal union...

[Sewer]

The Netherlands has layed claim to "7".

[minionofmidas]

We might have the same figurehead monarch, but that doesn't keep our governments from shooting at each other.

I lay claim to Region 8.