My Observations

I was surprised to receive this email today....

Tony,

Tom was stabbed on the first turn (if that's possible) and has vented some frustrations over the issue and basically decided to cede defeat. Do you have any interest in taking over Austria for him so they game can proceed more normally? He is far from finished (obviously).

Check the blog.

-Josh

Now, I did look at the map. And why the fuck would I want to join now. With 2 of Austria's home centers in peril in the first turn with no allies and the risk of never gaining a new center until Austria is eliminated from the map, why should Tom or myself play? And besides, I didn't see Tom say "I Quit". No, it was more along the lines of "Fuck all you all". And so, I agree with Tom. May Austria, Italy and the rest fall quickly at the hands of Russia and Turkey. Go Juggernaut, Go!