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J. Passepartout - Yes, the book is pretty darn good too. I have all of them in the original paperback from my father. I'm kind of fond of Casino Royal as well, but a bit irritated that they are making it the next Bond movie.
Saulta - I get that feeling too, sometimes.
Wolfhound - My crack team of monks is working on that problem as we speak. I'm hoping they come up with an answer soon. Otherwise, I'm not sure how to crack that one in Bohemia.
RossN - Thank you sir. I've enjoyed the comedic AARs as well, but never thought I could really try one until now. Let's hope it doesn't bomb.
Stuyvesant - Yeah, it's a little slow going at first. But I am hoping for updates to cover about ten years at a time. I'm trying not to play too far ahead either. As for your question about Siberia, see below.
jwolf - Exactly. When I have taken Siberia in the past as someone other than Russia, I usually come in from the Pacific and try and build to Saian. That'll be my plan here as well. In fact, if I can get to it early, that may be my plan for getting to Samara too.
Duke of Wellington - Thanks for stopping by. I sure hope it will be fun. And I'm also hoping not to have to deal with the horde too much. I'll have to check on the pictures, but they were working the last time I checked them. (EDIT - checked them and they appear to be working.)
Thanks again for the interest everyone. This one is going up a bit faster than some of my previous work. But like I said, I'm playing as I go and not too far ahead. Any and all requests will be considered. Next update should follow in a few moments.