[eia] ally calling procedure

["Kyle H" <menexenus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

    Currently, we are waiting for Jim's die roll to determine who will call
allies first (or for his statement that he does not wish to call any
allies).  After that is resolved, there are two possible cases.
    CASE 1: Both defenders (Spain and Prussia) wish to call allies.  In this
case, the one who has rolled highest will call however many allies he
chooses.  If this player calls more than one ally, then a special escrow
will be needed for the called countries' responses.  The first country's
attacker will also get the option of calling an ally (but since Russia and
France have only one ally apiece, no escrow will be necessary).  After all
that is resolved, the second country will get an opportunity to call its
(remaining) allies.  This time, though, the responses can be resolved via
the "Call to Allies" step of the Political Phase II escrow.  And, again, the
second country's attacker may also decide to call its ally (if one remains).
If this occurs, it can also be handled via the Political Phase II escrow.
    CASE 2: Only one defender (Spain *or* Prussia, but not both) wishes to
call allies.  In that case, no special escrow will be necessary.  Each
called country can reveal its decision to answer the call or not to answer
the call in the "Call to Allies" step of the Political Phase II escrow.
(Same goes for the attacker's ally, if he is called.)

    Is everyone agreeable that this is the proper procedure to follow?

kdh

P.S.  Jim, just out of curiosity, what time of day are you most likely to
check and send email?  If I knew that, then I would know when to check mine
and when not to bother.

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