Boiling the Ocean (Started, needs alternate?)

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johnarryn said:
Ah, well. This is why I hate playing with score graphs on, it becomes a game of "gang-bang the leader."

As a newb and someone who's consistently made bad tactical decisions since the start of the game (despite IMO otherwise solid play) I don't want to criticize your diplomatic acumen, but dealing with variables like that is part of the fun in any multiplayer strategy game. Imagine if central Europe were covered in a magical fog prior to World War II - how would have France and Britain known to declare war on rapidly-expanding Germany?

One *can* consciously make the decision to forego rapid expansion - although I understand you just jumped into the game.