Spring, 1960: GameMaster: Please remember that negotiations before the game begins are not allowed.
13 Feb 18 UTC
Spring, 1960: Info: This is a choose your country game.
18 Feb 18 UTC
Autumn, 1961: My apologies for taking the time on this one, but I think there is a bug...
I have reported it to the mods - I hope to get an answer soon.
Thanks - Ender
18 Feb 18 UTC
Spring, 1962: Resolved...and I was being an idiot as I thought this variant was Build Anywhere. Thanks for your patience.
18 Feb 18 UTC
Spring, 1962: No.problem.
21 Feb 18 UTC
Congratulations. Good games. So, if I may ask, as i struggle with this game, what is your basic strategy for Cold War?
23 Feb 18 UTC
First off, I don't think you are struggling at all. While I might have had the smallest of advantages in the first game, your NMR was what sealed your fate - that's all. This second game was a tossup (you even had the slight edge in that one). Two things tipped the scales: I had a better naval position in Asia (you were boxed into the corner, allowing me to move my army into Europe) and your move to take Sweden effectively cost you both W. Europe and the North Sea/London - a a 2 for 1 that was the final nail.
In general, you want to always pressure home SC's in a 1v1 scenario, but, more importantly, the more you can attack and make the opponent defend, the better things will go for you. Of course it involves risk, but the adage about "the best defense is a good offense" has some merit.
Also keep in mind that there is a fair amount of luck involved too. So many 50-50's that can go either way - sometimes you just get unlucky.
In any case, I hope we get to play again and you can exact your revenge!
23 Feb 18 UTC
Thanks! Yes, the NMR was dumb, I was set to strike and move out. See you next time.
Jason v Ender Cold War R2
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