A message from Austrian advisor to Austria (forwarded)

Not really advice yet, but I wasn't sure what you wanted for the archives.

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Hertzman" <knave_at_sympatico.ca>
To: "Alastair Tomlinson" <agtomlinson_at_ntlworld.com>
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 6:43 PM
Subject: Re:

> Alastair,
>
> Glad you were able to complete the signon procedure, I got the bounce from
> the Judge (including the fact that it couldn't send your message, with a
> copy of the message underneath, it was very amusing. Thor will change the
> settings of the game shortly so we can send press to each other through
the
> Judge).
>
> Basically, I can be as involved as you want me to be. I can be a tactical
> advisor, I can be a strategic advisor, I can be a press advisor. I
consider
> myself a good player, with one caveat... I have never solo'ed as Austria.
> Sorry about that :).
>
> While we wait for the game, I am going to give you some suggested reading:
>
> http://devel.diplom.org/DipPouch/Zine/S2000M/Hertzman/Attributes.html
>
> You can disregard #8, that is more my opinion than a general rule :)
>
> > I've set the password for this game to october6 (my birthday - couldn't
> > think of anything better!).
>
> How old are you? There is a wide range in ages in this hobby, I always
find
> it fascinating.
>
> Anyhow, the way I see this game working is that I will present options,
but
> I will generally shy away from making final decisions. When push comes to
> shove, you are the player here, and if I just ram moves down your throat
> then you won't really be getting anything out of this, will you?
>
> I also wouldn't mind knowing what you had hoped to get out of this game?
> Where do you think your weaknesses are? Press? moves? Deciding when to
> stab your bestest bud? Tell me a bit about your playing history (both
> online and offline).
>
> I think that should keep us busy until the game starts.
>
> David Hertzman
> Austrian Advisor
>
>
>
Received on Wed Nov 13 09:51:58 2002