AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (John Fryatt)
A(Vie) - Tri (FAILED); A(Ser) s F(Alb) - Gre; F(Alb) - Gre

ENGLAND (Robert Dane)
F(NWG) - Nwy; A(Yor) - Bel (FAILED); F(NTH) c A(Yor) - Bel (DISLODGED TO HEL)

FRANCE (Claus Jeppesen)
F(ENG) s GERMAN F(Den) - NTH; A(Pic) - Bel; A(Spa) - Por

GERMANY (John Mainprize)
A(Kie) - Den; A(Ruh) - Hol; F(Den) - NTH

ITALY (Richard Hucknall)
F(ION) - Tun; A(Apu) - Ven (FAILED); A(Ven) - Tri (FAILED)

RUSSIA (David Rule)
A(Ukr) - Rum; A(War) - Gal; F(GoB) - Swe; F(Sev) s A(Ukr) - Rum

TURKEY (John Doyle)
A(Arm) - Sav (MISORDER); A(Bul) s ITALIAN F(ION) - Gre (MISORDER); F(Ank) - Con


Autumn 1901 Adjustments:
A: Vie, +Ser, +Gre, Bud, Tri = 5; Gains 2.
E: +Nwy, Edi, Lon, Lpl = 4; Gains 1.
F: +Bel, +Por, Bre, Mar, Par = 5; Gains 2.
G: +Den, +Hol, Ber, Kie, Mun = 5; Gains 2.
I: +Tun, Ven, Nap, Rom = 4; Gains 1.
R: +Rum, +Swe, Sev, Mos, StP, War = 6; Gains 2.
T: +Bul, Con, Ank, Smy = 4; Gains 1.


Builds/Disbands:
A: Builds A(Bud), F(Tri).
E: Builds F(Lon).
F: Builds F(Bre), F(Mar).
G: Builds F(Kie), F(Ber).
I: Builds F(Nap).
R: Builds A(War), A(Mos).
T: Builds F(Smy).

PRESS

Par: The French republic is set to do its utmost to end the outdated monarchies, that has brought our beloved continent nothing but suffering and needless greedy wars for far too many centuries. In the east confusion reigns, as sultans, czars, kings and archdukes seek to further their own goals with little regard for the needs of the common people. Rest assured, than France will always be a friend of those, who seek to bring freedom to those suffering from serfdom, and that France will always be an enemy of those trying to uphold the old order with sheer brute and power and deny every man the chance to seek prosperity through the fruits of hard work and decent behaviour. Long live the Republic. Vive la France.

Par-ALB: I've asked our trusted GM, if he'll include anonymous press (like "Ugly Duckling-Unholy Allies: If you two don't stop harrassing me, I'll ally with whoever wants to take you on - even the devil or the wicked witch herself"). Personally I think it adds to the fun of Dip and spices things up a bit, as those press releases tend to make more players write, but Ally will only allow the reserved press - well maybe that's why there seems to be a very small amount of press in the games, that you GM... I'm not going to suggest a revolt against our GM to get him to change his ruling, but I'd like to know what the other players think about this.

ALB-Par: In answer to you comment, 'well maybe that's why there seems to be a very small amount of press in the games, that you GM', I think you are totally off track. Out of the numerous times I've GMed, only one person has asked me that question you asked me therefore your comment, as said by me, is wrong!

Ber: "The sun is setting on a glorious empire and Viccy is hardly cold in her grave......"

Spring 1902 deadline: 19:00 GMT, 17th March 2003.