Tuesday, March 15, 2011

FALL 1916


The new Western Alliance: Germany and England. You know, afte they invaded their former ally France.


A new pact? Can this loose collection of former enemies work together against the Western Alliance?
The F.A.I.T Alliance? The Southern Alliance?

Portrait of another fallen soldier Turkey?



The Balkan region once again becomes a hotbed of activity.




What strategy to take next? How shall we fight agains the South?



Ok, I don't think this is all diplomacizing.



England looks questioningly at the Games Master. What do you think Turkey?




The ghost of Russia laughs at his grave marker with England and Turkey. Germany isn't taing his eyes off the prize . . . Europe.



FALL 1916

SPRING 1916


Enter the War Room - where the fate of Europe is decided over a table.



The Wall of the Fallen



The 1st casualty of the Great War.



Austria-Hungary plays his first round without ally Russia.


SPRING 1916


Wednesday, March 9, 2011

FALL 1915


The diplomacy period is short - so negotiations are fast and loose. No one seems to trust anyone anymore, and I don't blame them.



FALL 1915
France is invaded by England and Italy. Italy and Turkey have officially regained their boarders and home territory. Germany changes their military colours from black to white.




Life and Death.
This is Diplomacy.


SPRING 1915

Italy France Germany Austria-Hungary . . . what is going on!?!?




The King thinking about Italy taking over the world?

Are these three powers working together? It seems the old alliance system is over.


The Spring moves brings all around the board. This is going to be a good year.




Austria-Hungary getting a sky high view - watching over Italy.



SPRING 1915


FALL 1914

Germay tries to stab the leisurely posed Italy. Let the back (and front) stabbng begin!



It was International Women's Day - and these world leaders were kicking their male counterparts pantaloons.

Austria-Hungary is alone in a sea of sharks. If only the Eastern Alliance made peace with Turkey sooner.


It's a rainbow of nations, but all are marked for blood.



The centre of the map has become an object of great desire. It looks like Italy France and Germany are planning how to carve up Austria-Hungary.


Turkey sketches the destruction. Oh the humanity!



The ghost of Russia watches on. Russia needs blood; they demand revenge!





So many claws reaching for land.


Italy happy at the turn of events.




FALL 1914


SPRING 1914

Italy and France in furious negotiations . . . while England watches from behind.




Germany and Turkey listen to the words of Austria-Hungary. Germany watches them like a hawk.

Can Russia and Turkey finally find peace? I wouldn't put money on it.


The moves are about to happen. There will be blood . . .



Italy and Turkey have climbed back from the brink of destruction. Russia is now on the edge.





SPRING 1914

R.I.P. the Russian Empire.
Turkey smashes Russia in the South while England and Germany crush Russia from the North.
This changes everything.
Spring 1914 is the Year everything became different in the game.



Wednesday, March 2, 2011

FALL 1913


You can sense the excitement as Italy fights to regain their homeland. Viva Italia!



Shock and awe as the enemies of the Eastern Alliance surround and invade their territory.




The Turkish Sultan's review a disturbing report. Or war art. Or something. Definetely something.


Germany and England on the small screen. Italy on the big screen.



It looks like England dictating terms to Turkish allies while Germany watches. Is France being left out of the negotiations, because the President doesn't seem happy. Possible Arch Duke tries to remain neutral.



The board can be a lot to take in.



Can Italy intervene to help out Austria-Hungary?


The mood is tense in the War Room.



FALL 1913
Turkey rebuilds! Italy Rebuilds! France expands across the Mediteranean. Germany moves ever closer to the East. England holds the North. Russia loses the motherland but in a bold convoy invades Turkey. The once mighty Austria-Hungary faces enemies on all sides and some loss of the homeland.


Turkey showing off designs to Germany for a victory statue for when the war is over.


The Fall is over. Wounds are deep. Successes at great cost.



But it seems France and new found friend in Italy find happiness in their gains.