RISK Domination V: Finished!

[Joe Republic]

 
Welcome to a new game of 'RISK Domination'!  Six generals will battle it out to defeat their opponents and conquer the entire United States; using strategy, smarts, brute strength, and a healthy dose of 'risk'.

The six generals who will be playing in this game are: The Mikado, Frodo, Xahar, Fezzyfestoon, MAS117 Sensei and Ernest.  The winner will be permitted to stay on and defend their championship title in the next game.

There are only a few main differences between this version of RISK and the traditional version, which will be detailed below.


The map

The biggest difference is clearly the map we'll be using.  Instead of 42 territories in the world, our map is based on the 50 states of the US.  This difference has forced a few more rules to change; e.g. the number of initial deployments, the number and layout of the regions, etc.

The red lines signify a border that either doesn't already exist between two states, or is ambiguous.  For clarification, no border exists between Utah and New Mexico and between Arizona and Colorado (the 'Four Corners'), and there is a border between Delaware and New Jersey.

Here is the map showing the layout and value of the regions (which will be explained later):






Starting the game

The states will be distributed randomly, and the method by which the battalions are deployed will be explained in one of the next few posts.

To begin with, all players will be given 25 battalions each to deploy among their states at the start of the game.  All battalions must be deployed, and each state must contain at least 1 battalion (at all times throughout the game).

So that each player will start with an equal number of states (eight), two states will be neutral, and will start with 3 battalions each.  That number will increase by 1 after every round.  For all intents and purposes, treat them as "up for grabs" for whoever conquers them first.


Taking a turn

As in the traditional game, each player's turn is divided up into three stages, which must be performed in order:

1. Reinforcements

Each player will receive a number of battalions equal to their number of states divided by three, rounded to the closest whole number.  A minimum of three battalions is granted even if that formula would equal less than three.  So, for example, if a player controls 11 states, they'll get 4 reinforcements (11/3 = 3.7).

For easy reference:

10 states or fewer = 3 reinforcements
11-13 states = 4 reinforcements
14-16 states = 5 reinforcements
17-19 states = 6 reinforcements
20-22 states = 7 reinforcements
And so on.

Players will also receive a bonus number of reinforcements if they control any of the regions as shown in the map above at this point of their turn.  The number of reinforcements they'll receive depends on which region(s) they control, and those numbers are given in the table in the map itself.

Players may also trade in any sets of cards at this point too.  Cards will be explained in more depth later.  This is the only stage of your turn in which you may trade in cards.


2. Attack

Since this is a message board based game, I've had to employ a slightly different method to ensure that attack phases are performed efficiently and as quickly as possible.  Those who played in or followed the original games I ran should be familiar with it already.

Basically, all you need to do in this stage is post how many battalions you're sending to attack a neighboring state, how many of them you're willing to risk losing before calling a retreat, and how many battalions you want to leave in that state if you conquer it.

On that last part, you'll need to leave a minimum of three battalions there; if you attacked with less than three battalions, then you'll just have to keep however many battalions you used there.  Unless you specify how many battalions you're putting in your conquered state, I'll assume you want the maximum there.  If you say that your attack order is to "do or die", then there will be no retreat and the maximum number of battalions will be left in the conquered state.

You may attack as many states as you want during this stage, or none at all if you wish.  But always remember to leave at least 1 battalion in each of your states at all times.

If you conquer at least one state during this stage, you'll receive one card.  You will not receive any more than one card per turn, unless you destroy an opponent; in which case you receive any cards they were holding as well.

The dice rolls are performed using an online random number generator, found here.  You'll just have to trust me that I'll do it fairly.


3. Tactical Move

Once you've finished your attack phase, you may perform a tactical move if you wish.  You can move as many battalions as you want from one of your states to one neighboring state (remembering to leave one battalion behind, of course).  You may only perform one tactical move each turn.


Cards

Cards work on exactly the same principle as in the traditional version.  In this version, each card contains a state seal (which represents one state on the map), and a figurine (either an infantryman, cavalry, or cannon).  There is one card for each state (i.e. 50) and two wildcards.

Once you've collected a 'set' of three cards, you may trade them in at your next turn for more reinforcements.  A set of cards can be: three infantrymen (worth four extra battalions); three cavalry (worth six extra battalions); three cannons (worth eight extra battalions); or one of each (worth ten extra battalions).

On trading in your cards, you'll receive an additional 2 battalions for each card that depicts the seal of a state that you control.  Those battalions will only be placed in that particular state.

The wildcards do not represent any state, and are simply a stand-in figurine in order to make a set of three cards.

Cards are dealt randomly, and the state seal on each one will not have any deliberate connection with states you conquered during that turn.

Your cards will be sent to you by PM, and it is your responsibility to keep them secret.  I'll be keeping a record of who has what card, for organization's sake.


Clarifications of rules

I've tried to make sure everything is clear here.  However, if you want me to clarify any of the above rules, I'll be happy to do so.

[Joe Republic]

 
First map

Here's the first map, displaying each player's randomly distributed states:





Note that Mississippi and New Hampshire have been randomly designated as neutral states for now.  They'll have 3 battalions each for the first round, and that will increase by 1 more after every round.

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The next step is for you all to decide how you want your initial 25 battalions to be deployed.  As you can see, I've already taken the liberty of placing 1 in each state for you, which leaves you with 17 to deploy wherever you please.

As a few of the players are not actually available for at least a few days, the system used to determine the troop deployments (and order of turns) has had to be changed to keep things fair.

The order of turns has been decided randomly, and is shown on the map.


Instructions

Please send me a PM with your deployment orders for your first 4 battalions.  I'll then post an updated map, and we'll repeat.

Do not post your deployments here.

[Joe Republic]

Updated map:





Alright, and now the next 4 deployment instructions by PM, please.

[Joe Republic]

MAS117 has informed me that he simply doesn't have the time to continue playing, and has asked if he could be replaced.  As Sensei was the next person in the sign-up thread, I have invited him to take over, and he has accepted.

Here is the updated map:





Again, your next 4 deployments, please.

[Joe Republic]

One more time:





Now, your final five deployments, please.  Then we can begin.

[Joe Republic]

 
And at last, we're ready to go!:







General Mikado, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [8 states ÷ 3 = 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions controlled]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

Let's start with the obvious.  Two on Oregon, one on Arizona.  Have my forces on Oregon go CA-HI-AK-WA.  If in the course of the turn I lose more than three battalions, stop.

Thank you.

Reinforcements

Of the 3 available reinforcements, 2 have been deployed in Oregon, where there are now 12 in total; and 1 has been deployed in Arizona, where there are now 6 in total.


Attacks

Oregon invades California (Fezzyfestoon) with 11 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend California.

The Mikado [11] rolls 3 dice: 2 2 1
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 3
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

The Mikado [10] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 2
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers California and places 10 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Oregon.

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California invades Hawaii (Xahar) with 9 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Hawaii.

The Mikado [9] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 2
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Xahar loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Hawaii and places 9 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in California.

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Hawaii invades Alaska (Frodo) with 8 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Alaska.

The Mikado [8] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 3
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Frodo loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Alaska and places 8 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Hawaii.

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Alaska invades Washington (Fezzyfestoon) with 7 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Washington.

The Mikado [7] rolls 3 dice: 3 1 1
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Washington and places 7 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Alaska.

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* General Mikado has taken control of the Pacific region *

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Awaiting further instructions

Temporary map

[Joe Republic]

WA-ID.  If I lose more than two battalions, await orders.  If I take it, move all to Idaho and end turn.

Attacks (cont.)

Washington invades Idaho (Ernest) with 6 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Idaho.

The Mikado [6] rolls 3 dice: 2 2 1
Ernest [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Ernest loses 1 battalion

The Mikado conquers Idaho and places 6 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Washington.

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Xahar, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [7 states ÷ 3 = 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions controlled]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

2 in Maine, 1 in Wisconsin.

Attack NH from ME; attack MI from WI. Both Do or Die.

Reinforcements

Of the 3 available reinforcements, 2 have been deployed in Maine, where there are now 8 in total; and 1 has been deployed in Wisconsin, where there are now 8 in total.


Attacks

Maine invades New Hampshire (Neutral Army) with 7 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend New Hampshire.

Xahar [7] rolls 3 dice: 6 6 2
Neutral Army [3] rolls 2 dice: 6 2
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Xahar [6] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 1
Neutral Army [2] rolls 2 dice: 2 1
Neutral Army loses 2 battalions

Xahar conquers New Hampshire and places 6 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Maine.

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Wisconsin invades Michigan (Frodo) with 7 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Michigan.

Xahar [7] rolls 3 dice: 2 2 1
Frodo [3] rolls 2 dice: 1 1
Frodo loses 2 battalions

Xahar [7] rolls 3 dice: 6 2 1
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Xahar conquers Michigan and places 7 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Wisconsin.

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Awaiting further instructions

[Joe Republic]

From NH, VT-MA-RI-CT, do or die.

Attacks (cont.)

New Hampshire invades Vermont (Sensei) with 5 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Vermont.

Xahar [5] rolls 3 dice: 4 4 2
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Xahar [4] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 3
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Sensei loses 1 battalion

Xahar conquers Vermont and places 4 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in New Hampshire.

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Vermont invades Massachusetts (Frodo) with 3 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Massachusetts.

Xahar [3] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 3
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Xahar conquers Massachusetts and places 3 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Vermont.

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Massachusetts invades Rhode Island (Sensei) with 2 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Rhode Island.

Xahar [2] rolls 2 dice: 6 4
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Sensei loses 1 battalion

Xahar conquers Rhode Island and places 2 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Massachusetts.

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Rhode Island invades Connecticut (Sensei) with 1 battalion available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Connecticut.

Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Sensei loses 1 battalion

Xahar conquers Connecticut and places 1 battalion there, leaving 1 behind in Rhode Island.

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* General Xahar has taken control of the New England region *

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Awaiting further instructions

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[Joe Republic]

From Michigan, Indiana-Ohio-Kentucky,

Attacks (cont.)

Michigan invades Indiana (Frodo) with 6 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Indiana.

Xahar [6] rolls 3 dice: 3 3 2
Frodo [3] rolls 2 dice: 6 4
Xahar loses 2 battalions

Xahar [4] rolls 3 dice: 6 2 1
Frodo [3] rolls 2 dice: 6 1
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Xahar [3] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 5
Frodo [2] rolls 2 dice: 3 1
Frodo loses 2 battalions

Xahar conquers Indiana and places 3 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Michigan.

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Indiana invades Ohio (Sensei) with 2 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Ohio.

Xahar [2] rolls 2 dice: 1 1
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Sensei [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Sensei loses 1 battalion

Xahar conquers Ohio and places 1 battalion there, leaving 1 behind in Indiana.

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Awaiting further instructions

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Fezzyfestoon, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [6 states ÷ 3 = 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions controlled]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

3 in New Jersey.  Attack from New York to Connecticut to Rhode Island to Massachusetts to Maine to New Hampshire to Vermont all do or die.

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in New Jersey, where there are now 4 in total.


Attacks

New York invades Connecticut (Xahar) with 17 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Connecticut.

Fezzyfestoon [17] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 3
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Connecticut and places 17 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in New York.

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* General Xahar has lost control of the New England region *

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Connecticut invades Rhode Island (Xahar) with 16 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Rhode Island.

Fezzyfestoon [16] rolls 3 dice: 2 1 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Rhode Island and places 16 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Connecticut.

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Rhode Island invades Massachusetts (Xahar) with 15 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Massachusetts.

Fezzyfestoon [15] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Massachusetts and places 15 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Rhode Island.

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Massachusetts invades Maine (Xahar) with 14 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Maine.

Fezzyfestoon [15] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 4
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Maine and places 14 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Massachusetts.

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Maine invades New Hampshire (Xahar) with 13 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend New Hampshire.

Fezzyfestoon [13] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers New Hampshire and places 13 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Maine.

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New Hampshire invades Vermont (Xahar) with 12 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Vermont.

Fezzyfestoon [12] rolls 3 dice: 5 3 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Fezzyfestoon conquers Vermont and places 12 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in New Hampshire.

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* General Fezzyfestoon has taken control of the New England region *

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Awaiting further instructions

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[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Frodo, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [4 states ÷ 3 = Minimum 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions controlled]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

Put all three in North Carolina.

From North Carolina, attack Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Do or die. 

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in North Carolina, where there are now 13 in total.


Attacks

North Carolina invades Virginia (Xahar) with 12 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Virginia.

Frodo [12] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 4
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Virginia and places 12 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in North Carolina.

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Virginia invades Kentucky (The Mikado) with 11 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Kentucky.

Frodo [11] rolls 3 dice: 6 6 3
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 3
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Kentucky and places 11 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Virginia.

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Kentucky invades Ohio (Xahar) with 10 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Ohio.

Frodo [10] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 2
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Ohio and places 10 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Kentucky.

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Ohio invades Indiana (Xahar) with 9 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Indiana.

Frodo [9] rolls 3 dice: 6 6 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Indiana and places 9 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Ohio.

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Indiana invades Michigan (Xahar) with 8 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Michigan.

Frodo [8] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 2
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Frodo [7] rolls 3 dice: 6 1 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Michigan and places 7 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Indiana.

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Michigan invades Wisconsin (Xahar) with 6 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Wisconsin.

Frodo [6] rolls 3 dice: 3 3 2
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Frodo [5] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Wisconsin and places 5 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Michigan.

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Wisconsin invades Minnesota (The Mikado) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Minnesota.

Frodo [4] rolls 3 dice: 6 2 1
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 5
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Minnesota and places 4 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Wisconsin.

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Minnesota invades Iowa (Xahar) with 3 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Iowa.

Frodo [3] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 2
Xahar [3] rolls 2 dice: 3 2
Xahar loses 2 battalions

Frodo [3] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 4
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Frodo [2] rolls 2 dice: 5 2
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Iowa and places 2 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Minnesota.

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Awaiting further instructions

Temporary map

[Joe Republic]

Steady, guys.  Less talk of "stupid moves", please.

I'll get started on Frodo's next orders imminently.

[Joe Republic]

From South Carolina, attack Georgia, Tennessee, and Missouri. 

From Iowa, attack Illinois. 

Attacks (cont.)

South Carolina invades Georgia (Ernest) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Georgia.

Frodo [4] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 4
Ernest [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Frodo [3] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 3
Ernest [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Ernest loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Georgia and places 3 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in South Carolina.

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Georgia invades Tennessee (Ernest) with 2 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Tennessee.

Frodo [2] rolls 2 dice: 6 2
Ernest [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Ernest loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Tennessee and places 2 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Georgia.

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Tennessee invades Missouri (Fezzyfestoon) with 1 battalion available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Missouri.

Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Fezzyfestoon loses 1 battalion

Frodo conquers Missouri and places 1 battalion there, leaving 1 behind in Tennessee.

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Iowa invades Illinois (Fezzyfestoon) with 1 battalion available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Illinois.

Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Fezzyfestoon [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Frodo has been defeated, and Fezzyfestoon retains control of Illinois with 1 battalion remaining.

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Unable to make any further moves, General Frodo's turn has ended.

[Joe Republic]

 
New map:







General Ernest, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [5 states ÷ 3 = Minimum 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions controlled]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

Place all 3 battalions in Texas.
Attack do or die Texas -> Oklahoma -> Colorado -> Utah -> Nevada -> California -> Hawaii
Tactical move: 4 battalions New Mexico -> Colrado

Reinforcements

All 3 battalions have been deployed in Texas, where there are now 17 in total.


Attacks

Texas invades Oklahoma (Frodo) with 16 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Oklahoma.

Ernest [16] rolls 3 dice: 6 1 1
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Ernest conquers Oklahoma and places 16 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Texas.

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Oklahoma invades Colorado (Frodo) with 15 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Colorado.

Ernest [15] rolls 3 dice: 6 4 1
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Ernest conquers Colorado and places 15 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Oklahoma.

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Colorado invades Utah (Xahar) with 14 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Utah.

Ernest [14] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 2
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Ernest conquers Utah and places 14 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Colorado.

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Utah invades Nevada (The Mikado) with 13 battalions available to attack, while 5 battalions will defend Nevada.

Ernest [13] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 2
The Mikado [5] rolls 2 dice: 3 1
The Mikado loses 2 battalions

Ernest [13] rolls 3 dice: 2 1 1
The Mikado [3] rolls 2 dice: 3 2
Ernest loses 2 battalions

Ernest [11] rolls 3 dice: 4 3 2
The Mikado [3] rolls 2 dice: 3 2
The Mikado loses 2 battalions

Ernest [11] rolls 3 dice: 5 5 4
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 4
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

Ernest conquers Nevada and places 11 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Utah.

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Nevada invades California (The Mikado) with 10 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend California.

Ernest [10] rolls 3 dice: 4 2 1
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 2
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

Ernest conquers California and places 10 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Nevada.

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* General Mikado has lost control of the Pacific region *

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California invades Hawaii (The Mikado) with 9 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Hawaii.

Ernest [9] rolls 3 dice: 5 2 1
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 5
Ernest loses 1 battalion

Ernest [8] rolls 3 dice: 3 3 2
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Ernest loses 1 battalion

Ernest [7] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 1
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 6
Ernest loses 1 battalion

Ernest [6] rolls 3 dice: 3 3 2
The Mikado [1] rolls 1 die: 2
The Mikado loses 1 battalion

Ernest conquers Hawaii and places 6 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in California.

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Tactical Move

A total of 4 battalions have been redeployed from New Mexico to Colorado.

[Joe Republic]

 
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General Sensei, it is your turn.  You have 3 reinforcements.


+ [4 states ÷ 3 = Minimum 3 reinforcements]
+ [No regions controlled]
= 3 reinforcements

[Joe Republic]

2 in LA, 1 in AL

AL-FL do or die

Reinforcements

Of the 3 available reinforcements, 2 have been deployed in Louisiana, where there are now 11 in total; and 1 has been deployed in Alabama, where there are now 11 in total.


Attacks

Alabama invades Florida (Xahar) with 10 battalions available to attack, while 5 battalions will defend Florida.

Sensei [10] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 1
Xahar [5] rolls 2 dice: 6 4
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Sensei [9] rolls 3 dice: 5 4 1
Xahar [4] rolls 2 dice: 5 2
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Sensei [8] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 3
Xahar [3] rolls 2 dice: 1 1
Xahar loses 2 battalions

Sensei [8] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 1
Xahar [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Xahar loses 1 battalion

Sensei conquers Florida and places 8 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Alabama.

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Awaiting further instructions.

[Joe Republic]

FL-GA-SC do or die.

Attacks (cont.)

Florida invades Georgia (Frodo) with 7 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Georgia.

Sensei [7] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 3
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 3
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Sensei conquers Georgia and places 7 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Florida.

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Georgia invades South Carolina (Frodo) with 6 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend South Carolina.

Sensei [6] rolls 3 dice: 5 3 3
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Sensei conquers South Carolina and places 6 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Georgia.

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Awaiting further instructions.

Temporary map

[Joe Republic]

LA-MS Retreat if I have 6 men.

Attacks (cont.)

Louisiana invades Mississippi (Neutral Army) with 10 battalions available to attack, while 3 battalions will defend Mississippi.

Sensei [10] rolls 3 dice: 6 3 1
Neutral Army [3] rolls 2 dice: 5 3
Both armies lose 1 battalion each

Sensei [9] rolls 3 dice: 6 6 4
Neutral Army [2] rolls 2 dice: 3 2
Neutral Army loses 2 battalions

Sensei conquers Mississippi and places 9 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in Louisiana.

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Awaiting further instructions.

[Joe Republic]

SC-NC-TN Do or Die

Attacks (cont.)

South Carolina invades North Carolina (Frodo) with 5 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend North Carolina.

Sensei [5] rolls 3 dice: 5 1 1
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 2
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Sensei conquers North Carolina and places 5 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in South Carolina.

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North Carolina invades Tennessee (Frodo) with 4 battalions available to attack, while 1 battalion will defend Tennessee.

Sensei [4] rolls 3 dice: 1 1 1
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 4
Sensei loses 1 battalion

Sensei [3] rolls 3 dice: 6 5 4
Frodo [1] rolls 1 die: 1
Frodo loses 1 battalion

Sensei conquers Tennessee and places 3 battalions there, leaving 1 behind in North Carolina.

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* General Sensei has taken control of the Southeast region *

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Awaiting further instructions.

Temporary map