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6. Diplomatic Poker Option
If Germany has chosen this option (whatever the plan), the chain reaction
of nations is undertaken before the Ultimatum to Belgium (if any).
7. Ultimatum to Belgium
If Germany has chosen the Schlieffen Plan, it may wish to force its way into
Belgium, and thus must first present the latter an ultimatum, hoping for the
grant of a right of passage. A Diplomatic Test takes place, and if the right
of passage is not given (usually when Belgian level is not 8+), Germany
declares war on Belgium. In such a case, the US level goes down by 1
(pro-Entente).
Alternatively, with the Rupprecht Warplan, Germany may declare war on
Switzerland (but in that case, the ultimatum is always considered to be
refused).
If Germany does nothing against Belgium (warplans other than Schlieffen),
France may then do the same and address an ultimatum to Belgium.
8. Great Britain’s Reaction
If Belgium is attacked by Germany, the British level may immediately (and
strongly) go down. The same test is done, with reversed effects if France
attacks Belgium.
An immediate Great Britain Diplomatic Test occurs, and her level is
adjusted again, with the result now applying.
● If Great Britain enters the war or goes to limited intervention, the
Entente player receives 1 extra British AMB. In both cases, British
mobilization takes place, and the BEF is debarked at the end of the
Entente’s Military Phase, in August 14.
17. Diplomacy
Diplomacy is an important factor in the outcome of World War One, and it
is directed toward neutral major powers, and minor countries still out of the
war. The Appendices give complete information about the major and minor
countries.
Diplomacy takes place every turn, including the particularly active
diplomatic phase of August 1914. The objective of diplomacy in this game
is to ensure that the greatest number of initially neutral nations will join
the player’s camp. It may involve some active participation (including
declaration of war to the player’s enemies) but will usually result in
obtaining a wide range of useful benefits (see 2 below).
Each side may attempt 1 diplomatic action on one neutral country of
his choice (i.e. it means there are at most two countries tested for
diplomacy each turn). To do so, a friendly Ambassador should be present
(one with a non-zero value; zero value ambassadors are used as decoys).
A diplomatic test is made, where all the values of all friendly Ambassadors
● If Great Britain is at war, the United States diplomatic level goes down
by 1.
9. Chain Reaction of European countries
Certain key minor European countries are tested, in this order, even if no
player has placed any AMB there. Results as per section 19 below.
● Italy’s Reaction: Italy’s Diplomatic Test automatically takes place.
● Romania’s Reaction: Romania’s level is determined randomly
(between 0 and 7). Then Romania’s Diplomatic Test takes
place.
● Bulgaria’s Reaction: Bulgaria’s Diplomatic Test takes place
automatically.
● Greece’s Reaction: Greece’s Diplomatic Test automatically takes
place.
● Turkey’s Reaction: Turkey’s Diplomatic Test automatically takes place.
16.5 Preliminary Moves and Mandatory Offensives
Armies identified on the map with a RED FLAG have the obligation to make
a preliminary attack (because of the warplan in place). Therefore in the
1914 Mandatory attack phase, those units must be move towards an area
with enemy units.
16.6 Various
Once the initial phases above (including the mandatory attacks) are
completed, a “normal” turn takes place, starting with the Military Phase.
The movement and attacks are handled as per the normal rules.
are added together, and where the sum of the values of all enemy
Ambassadors is deducted, giving a bonus or a penalty. The test result
indicates either there is no effect, or there is a change in the neutral
country diplomatic level (which is indicated by steps in various diplomatic
levels/thresholds).
According to the level that has been reached by the player’s alliance; the
neutral nation may change its behaviour. The results and effects are
indicated directly inside the information window.
If a neutral nation declares war, it may have consequences (often adverse
ones) on some other neutral nations (which is particularly the case in the
Balkans or between Italy and Turkey).
The Diplomatic Map
The diplomatic map filter (the diplomat button just on top on the minimap)
will show the game map in diplomatic mode. This mode displays all your
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