[quote=@UltikanaRe]
I think t would be unfair to allow Republica to be free land. that gives an unfair bonus to the UF, Antegria, and Impor. I know this isn't about playing fair, but nonetheless, GM decree in my opinion shouldn't aid one side or the other. I would recommend making it a wasteland passage, devoid of supply centers but simply providing a path of attack.
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[quote=@PaulHaynek]
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Naaaaah. It ain't my fault no one claimed Republia. You'll just have to outmaneuver your bigger foes politically.

If you want, you can switch countries.
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Impor and the United Federation would probably be the only players who would gain an advantage with Republia being "free" territories.  Kolechia and Antegria cannot take those territories without spreading themselves out too thin (new troops come the next round, i.e. Spring).  Impor and the UF can take at least one supply center while still being able to reinforce his or her own other territories.  I probably 'could' take one of those supply centers, but I probably would not be able to hold onto them for long.