Special Cases and Tricky Situations

Hey there! Today, I want to talk about some special cases and tricky situations that you might come across. We all know that life can throw us curveballs sometimes, and it’s important to be prepared. So, let’s dive in and explore some of these scenarios.

The Mystery of the Missing Sock

Have you ever wondered where all your socks go? It seems like they have a secret portal that swallows them up, leaving you with loner socks. Well, fear not! I’ve got a trick for you. The next time you do laundry, try using a mesh bag to keep all your socks together. That way, they won’t have a chance to disappear!

The Case of the Tangled Earphones

Ah, the eternal struggle of untangling earphones. You know the drill – you throw them in your bag, and when you take them out, they’re as knotted as a puzzle. But worry not, my friend! There is a simple solution. Grab a binder clip, thread the earphones through it, and voila! No more tangles. You’re welcome!

The Dilemma of the Forgotten Password

We’ve all been there – you try to log in to your account, but your brain draws a blank. The dreaded forgotten password scenario. Well, fret not! Here’s a handy tip for you. Take a moment and try to remember something specific about the day you created the account. It could be a funny word, a special event, or anything that stands out. More often than not, this little trick will jog your memory and help you unlock your account.

The Quest for the Missing Remote

Oh, the frustration of losing the remote control. It seems to vanish into thin air, leaving you to resort to manual channel surfing. But fear not, my friend! The solution is simple. Just make it a habit to designate a specific spot for your remote. It could be a little basket, a tray, or even a hook on the wall. By having a designated place for your remote, you’ll always know where to find it.

The Perplexing Scent of Mystery in the Fridge

We’ve all opened our fridge and been hit with a funky smell. The mystery of the forgotten food item lurking in the corners. But fear not, my hungry friend! There’s a simple solution. Keep a box of baking soda in your fridge. It will absorb those unwanted odors and keep your fridge smelling fresh as a daisy.

The Trouble with Stubborn Stains

Stains are a real pain, aren’t they? But worry not, my friend! Here’s a simple solution for you. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water, apply it to the stain, and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, grab a sponge or cloth and gently scrub the stain. Voila! The stain should disappear like magic.

The Conundrum of the Messy Room

Oh, the eternal struggle of keeping our rooms clean. It feels like a never-ending battle, doesn’t it? But don’t despair! Here’s a handy tip for you. Break the task of cleaning your room into smaller, manageable chunks. Start with one corner or area, and once you’ve tidied that up, move on to the next. Before you know it, your whole room will be sparkling clean.

So there you have it, my friend. Some special cases and tricky situations, along with their simple solutions. I hope these tips come in handy the next time you find yourself in a perplexing predicament. Remember, life is full of twists and turns, but with a little creativity and resourcefulness, we can conquer any challenge that comes our way!

When you’re playing, you can’t move or help move one of your own units, even if you didn’t expect it to move.

For example, the French Army in Paris, with support from its Army in Marseilles, can’t move its own Army in Burgundy.

I find it fascinating how the French Army in Paris, even with the backing of the German Army in Ruhr, can’t seem to remove its own Army in Burgundy. It’s like they’re caught in a never-ending struggle.

And then there’s the German Army in Munich, locked in a tense situation with the Austrian Army in Tyrolia. It’s a true standoff, with neither side making any progress.

In an intense showdown between the German Armies in Ruhr and Silesia, a clever maneuver by the Austrian Army in Bohemia almost turned the tide. The two German units were locked in a standoff in Munich, with neither side willing to budge.

However, the Austrian Army saw an opportunity and decided to lend support to the German unit from Silesia. This surprise move caught the Germans off guard and threatened to disrupt their formation. If successful, it would have forced Germany to remove one of its own units from Munich.

Unfortunately for the Austrians, the Germans quickly recognized the danger and managed to hold their ground. Realizing that dislodging one of their own units wasn’t worth the risk, the German forces successfully defended Munich.

This thrilling clash in Munich highlights the complexities of warfare and the strategic importance of every move. Even a seemingly small assistance can potentially change the course of a battle. It is a reminder that in war, every decision matters and every action can have far-reaching consequences.

Let me show you an example that demonstrates a situation where you might use self-dislodgment orders to create a standoff. This can be a smart defensive move.

Imagine that Russia attacks Denmark from Skagerrak and England counters by launching a supported attack on Denmark as well. This creates a standoff.

If Russia didn’t attack, then England wouldn’t be able to carry out the supported attack on Denmark because England can’t dislodge their own troops.

Self Standoff

You can intentionally create standoffs by ordering two equally-supported attacks on the same province.

This strategy is often used to maintain control over three provinces with only two units.

However, if one of the attacks has more support than the other, it will be successful.

Okay, so here’s what’s happening. I’m an Austrian player, and I’m trying to take control of Serbia, Budapest, and Vienna with my two units. Oh, and just so you know, Budapest is currently empty.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. I decide to make a move from Serbia to Budapest, but guess what? I get some unexpected help from Russia, and my move is a success!

But here’s the thing. If there was already an Austrian Army in Budapest, my move wouldn’t have worked. I would have been dislodging my own unit, and we don’t want that, right?

Cutting Support for Yourself

Here’s a little rule: when a country attacks its own unit, it doesn’t cut support. So, no need to worry about that.

Swapping Places with a Convoy

Now, this is pretty cool. If two units want to switch places, they can do it if one or both of them are getting a little help from a convoy. A convoy is like transportation, but for armies.

Land or Convoy?

Let me tell you something about the land and convoy routes. When an army can go to its destination by either land or convoy, we’ve got a little rule to follow:

• If at least one of the fleets that’s doing the convoying belongs to the player who controls the army, then the convoy is used. Forget about the land route, it’s not happening.

When it comes to moving my army, there are a few things I need to consider. First, if none of the convoying fleets belong to me, I have to use the land route. However, I can still choose to use the convoy route if I indicate “via convoy” on my army move order. This way, I can prevent other players from kidnapping my army and forcing it to go against my will.

Another important thing to note is that I can have more than one convoy route. If I have multiple convoy orders, my army will reach its destination as long as at least one convoy route is open.

If I want to move an Army from one place to another, I can write an order that allows for multiple routes to be taken. This means that if one route is blocked, the Army can still move using another route.

For example, let’s say I have an Army in London and I want to move it to Belgium. I can write an order that includes two convoy routes. Even if one of the routes is disrupted, the Army can still reach its destination using the other route.

An Army Moving with a Convoy Doesn’t Cut Off Support

When an Army is moving with a convoy, it doesn’t cut off the support of a unit that is helping to attack one of the Fleets that the Army needs to move with the convoy.

In this scenario, France and Italy find themselves in a complex situation regarding their army and fleet. France asserts that by cutting support from the fleet in Naples, they can protect the convoying fleet from being dislodged. The condition for cutting support, according to France, is if the supporting unit is attacked from any province other than the one it is providing support to. On the other hand, Italy argues that the dislodgment of the fleet disrupts the convoy, preventing the army from reaching Naples to cut off the support.

To support their claim, Italy presents the following rule: “If a fleet in a convoy is dislodged, the convoy fails.” This contradicts the rule presented by France. So, which rule takes precedence in this situation?

Considering the conflicting rules, the rule proposed by Italy holds true. As a result, the convoy is effectively blocked, and the support is not cut off.

Two More Tricky Situations

When it comes to armies and fleets, things can get pretty tricky. Let me explain how convoys work. You see, if an army has at least one successful convoy route, it can disrupt the support given by a unit in the province it’s trying to attack. But here’s the catch: it only cuts the support if the unit giving that support is attacked from a different province than where the support is being provided.

So, as long as there’s at least one successful convoy route, the army landing on the destination province will cut any support given by a unit there. It’s like chess, but with more moving parts! Remember this golden rule: support is cut if the supporting unit gets attacked from any province other than the one it’s supporting.

Now you know the secret behind successful convoys – and the rule to remember. Use it wisely!

So here’s the deal: France has this plan to send its Army to Naples, and there are two possible routes they can take. One goes through the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the other goes through the Ionian Sea. Simple enough, right?

Well, things don’t go exactly as planned. The fleet in Naples is causing some problems, creating a bit of a standoff. But here’s the twist – that fleet isn’t actually stopping the successful convoy that came through the Ionian Sea. So while it may seem like a dead end, it’s actually a snag for the fleet in Naples.

Now we’ve got a standoff between the fleet in Rome and the fleet in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s like a high-stakes game of chicken on the water.

So here’s the deal: there’s this army from Apulia helping with the attack on Naples.

But guess what? The Fleet in Naples got booted out and can’t back up an attack on the Tyrrhenian Sea.