Camden, and declaring home stations at Picadilly and Victoria.

Snags, for a beginner you show promise, Sir or Madam(which are you?). I'm sure you'll understand that this is why I came out at you so aggressively in the opening phase. My philosophy is always to stamp hard on the new bloods and see how they handle themselves. I do this in the hope that they'll not merely survive, but also thrive under pressure, becoming stronger as a result. Evil Doctor Thrax, as I am known to some, is not entirely without compassion you know. In any event, I'm impressed by how well you handled yourself back there. Respect earned, and given. *doffs hat.*

Since Thrax seems to be playing rather a lot in this game, I have ample opportunity to study the intended style and position before plunging in. In this case, with Lancaster Gate, for maximum inconvenience - nothing personal, but I'm not about to let anybody get too far ahead purely through overactivity ;-)

So, playing hard ball are we, Mr Ellis? Very well, so be it. Moredon, says I, and let that be a lesson to you.

since this game seems to be slowing down one turn should last long enough to play all four Acton's, thats right north south east and west all in one verry long turn. now are you happy JLE?

Indeed, JLE, our friend Thrax is proving to be somewhat hyperactive. Thus, me being an aging fuddy duddy, Old Street collecting a pensioner's card and twenty free senior citizens' podumes on the way. The fact that they are dusty and somewhat fragile makes no difference in the right hands.

Dollis Hill again.

Since everyone is determaned to slow this game down andput me in a nut shell, here is me in a nutshell:
name: Michael Clauser(yes my initials are mc)
gender: Male(i think)
Location: indiana(USA)
Favorit science fiction commedy writer: the late douglas adams(like there was any other choice)

Since the title of thismatch is new game, i believe we must finish this gamewhile it is still new. with that i call forth Team Rules and request thrax as my partner if he will have me

Nice to make your aquaintance, Michael. My real name's Adam, by the way, or Adz to those who know me. Check here for more info on me, under the pseudonym "Anthrax Whirl" - a name I used to call myself back in the halcyon days when myself and others convened for bouts of MC at Mr Wild Pants' Mornington Crescent Server.

I must confess I heartily share your appreciation of the late great DNA, a master of the sci-fi/satire genre. Pleased to learn there are folk Stateside who share a love of his works, and also that of MC.

However, I'm not sure that Team Play is permissible mid-game, my friend. I think that's something that has to be arranged at the start. Moreover, I'm going to be taking a few days' absence from this site, beginning tomorrow, as I have family commitments, I'm afraid. However, I'll be back soon, and would be more than happy to take you on as a wingman or apprentice upon my return, if you fancy.

Anyway, returning to the game, for this move I obviously have no choice but to play Dollis Hill, since Darren has been once again wicked enough to begin another "Dollis Hill Loop". Darren, Sir, you are far more sinister than I originally conjectured. I shall be keeping an eye on you.

Dollis Hill - well, you'll find my style of play has become somewhat sterner since my ticking off in the Lockisseum for trying to win games too early!

Agreed, this game has barely begun, and is just warming up. Dollis Hill.