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Unexpected Bouncesby PellakenWhen someone says “bounce in 01” you think “Black Sea” “Galacia” or “English Channel” but you rarely think of “Piedmont” or “Tyrol” or even “Belgium in Fall” These are just some unexpected bounces. I first came up with the idea of unexpected bounces when playing France and planning to keep an Italy who was turning hostile from turning against me. I realized that we could bounce in Piedmont. Then I began to think of the benefits and drawbacks. I began to realize that I would still get Spain. In addition, with a move to MAO I would get Portugal. I realized that with such a move there is no way that I could not get Spain. “good golly” I realized that this was a great bounce. But then why no literature about it? I began to think that maybe Italy was part of a deal was not good at all. So I compiled a list of benefits and drawbacks for France and Italy. Note-all powers have been highlighted in their color for quick reference F R I G A T E {Russia is Purple, its color in Europe}
So overall, as you can see, this bounce is not a bad idea. It may seem bad, but other bounces have worse disadvantages, but they are still done. This type of bounce can be used by either nation when they are unsure of alliances with other neighbors. It also can be used in order to achieve a quick alliance with each other. My hope, this bounce is as common as Galacia by next year. I call this move Pellaken’s Gambit. Another bounce is in Tyrol. There are 2 bounces here, Italy and Austria; Italy and Germany.
So, in short, any bounce in Tyl is not good unless you have very odd circumstances. It is a possible one, and should not be forgot, but do not expect to see this as a regular opening move. Russia and Austria also share an unexpected bounce. I am sure this one is easier to see, but rarely done. After reading literature about Austria, I have learned four things Austro-German alliances will always fail It is hard to believe all four, because if it was true, then Austria is doomed from the start. So, let us look at an Austro-Turkish alliance. A bounce in Rum is exactly what the doctor called for!
This bounce, is not the kind of bounce you want to make with your ‘ally’ Russia, but it can come in useful against him. This is about the extent of bounces in the spring of 1901. All other bounces are useless, {Armenia} or are famous {Galacia} In Autumn, there are more bounces that can be used. Belgium can be bounced around in many ways. France-Germany All this depends, of course, on spring moves. If Germany takes Holland, and then the joint F-E alliance may be what is needed.
And if Germany went F Kie-Den
Approximately, these are the ratings for Belgian nationality France = 28.5%; England = 25.8%; Germany = 23.3%; 22.3% -not taken This from: http://devel.diplom.org/Zine/S1998M/Anon/1901.html It seems as if Belgium is the only thing that keeps the 3 western powers from agreeing on anything! Who not then get rid of the argument altogether? Another unexpected bounce is that in Holland or Denmark by England.
And the last bounce is one in Greece, where the Turkey can force Austria out of a center.
This bounce can often lead to war, but it also can lead to Turkish victory. So, in short, what can be learned here? Well I have compiled a short list: 1-call the Pie bounce Pellaken’s Gambit, so I become famous J 2-look for these and other unexpected bounces 3-always remember, the best moves, are unexpected ones |