Why would I think that it was my turn? I clearly wasn't paying attention.

And Zerg, while it's true that Areas and I haven't attacked each other, at this point in the game we still haven't even had that option. There hasn't been any secret alliance, just a lot of luck. Which will probably be going away now, seeing as I have angered the powers that be by taking my turn out of order.

Bah, I don't really care, I'm just sticking to protocol. Doesn't mean I won't attack you.

I suspect Araes has intentionally kept it so that he shares borders with as few people as possible. I should have focused more on oppressing him early on, instead of finishing off Plarom.

It would seem that people are generally willing to leave people alone who aren't doing so well. Before my ninja turn I was 5 for 18 on dice rolls.

Granted, only having one border helps a lot as well. That's why I went for the coast.

You can take me down, just don't take me out of Texas.

And for the hell of it, Tennessee.

I think I'll attack Araes, just out of spite.

Attacking Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland. Alas, Maryland remains in the hands of the infidels.

I've updated the gil with daily and Hawkeye's Warlord bonus. I'll give Araes his bonus later in case Rockgamer happens to defend. You both have plenty of gil for this final turn, so have at you!

Last turn, huh? okay, here goes. Ninjas and EB again.

Attacking Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky.

And to finish off my money, tanks to Tennessee.

Spreadsheet is up to date. I'm pretty sure Araes will crush Hawkeye with all that gil, but I intend to do my part to fight the tyranny. I'll update the map when I get home.

Edit: Map updated.

I might, Hawkeye's been having some damn good rolls.

Buying some Ninjas and using them.
Using an EB.

Attacking Virginia (won)
Attacking Kentucky (won w/ninjas)
Attacking Tennessee (lost)
Attacking Tennessee (lost)
Attacking Tennessee (lost)
Attacking Tennessee (won)

Wow, that was awful.

Atomics on Indiana

I take Michigan and Illinois in addition

Buy / Use tanks on Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas

With the final 10 I get from those wins, I also:

Buy / Use tanks on Texas

I have more faith in a Hawkeye win now, as I apparently roll like garbage.

If this is in fact the end of the game, the other two will probably get to choose who wins.

I didn't realize it was the end of the game if that is the case. If so, I guess its mostly us, as the effect of Warlord status is pretty rough. I don't think its decided by any means, although I think even if it comes down to us, it may then end up being a back and forth until somebody gets a good run of luck. Until they're gone, you actually have a pretty significant advantage, as you suck away all their money before I can get any of it each round.

hence the reason they're still alive :)

I'm not sure why you're declaring an end to the game when 4 people are still alive. Yeah, it's kind of a stalemate, but once money builds up a bit more that can change. We need to use a different map for the next game to avoid these massive stalemates in the mid-west. Something narrower like Africa, Japan, or the old GFF country map.

Not sure how you were figuring your money, Araes, but you ran out of money when you bought Tanks for Mississippi. Here's how I figure it:

You started with 61 - 20 (Ninjas)=41 + 3 (winnings)=44 - 30 (Atomic)=14 + 3 (winnings)=17 - 10 (Tank on Mississippi)=7 + 1 (winnings) = 8 (your final total).

Anyway, everything's updated, and it's up to Rockgamer and me now.

EDIT: Yeah, sure Tritoch, we could go on, but it would take days for stuff to build up, and it seems pointless when it's clear Hawkeye or Araes will win. Might as well settle things now (as I said 2 turns ago).

Since I have no allegiance to either of you, I really don't care who I attack. Ain't nothing personal Hawkeye, but I want to back a winner.

Attacking New Mexico.

And now, Utah.

It doesn't matter what I do at this point, but I attack Araes out of pure spite for capturing my home state.

Attacking Mississippi, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

Congratulations, Araes! Your first time playing and you take home the bacon. I'll update the map tonight for posterity's sake. I'll take a bit of a break before starting the next game, but I'm thinking I might revive GFF Scrabble in the meantime.

Thanks, and had a great time with the game. Wasn't intentional at first, but you were right that I eventually started making the division between myself and other players purposeful, taking on as few as possible as I could at once. That block of states between myself and Krelian ended up being a huge boon. Two lucky nukes also helped a lot.

I also am not sure how I do math. I think what happened is I forgot I had spent the money for the Ninjas and then just kept on spending.

Congrats on the win, Araes! All my bets were on Hawkeye, but you proved me wrong.

It just wasn't to be. Between him having more stuff and more money at the end (going after me in the turn order helped too) I just couldn't keep up. While it looks like I have more land, he had all of the little states in the Northeast to help him stay on top.

Congrats Areas.