WW3-25 - webDiplomacy

RonHardie, theFee, Rasim, EyeoftheTyger, gonchik, HempPapa, Sanardo

27 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1901: Hey Turkey
27 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1901: Can you play?
27 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1901: Oh he’s not talking to y’all either?
27 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1901: I'm playing!
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: I just did some research and have a strong suspicion that gonchik and Rasim is the same person. Both accounts joined Diplomacy just a few days ago on the same exact day, June 24, and both users are in multiple games together. It explains why the firs few message from Italy to me were worded as if they were Austria - because they are literally the same person. It is disappointing to see someone cheat and use two accounts in an effort to try and win. I would propose we vote for a draw or all five team up against them. Message Germany your thoughts and I'll let the others know what was decided.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Also for the record, Italy and Austria always completes their moves at the same exact time.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Lol no we are just siblings
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: But props to you for the brilliant investigation
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: I propose everyone checks the site rules 2 & 5.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Dang had no idea about number 5. Thanks England.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Neither did I till I checked just now ;)
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Just siblings is enough to break rule 2, and by Germany's account you two are pretty much moving accordingly. So let's disconsider his suggestion and just report this as meta-gaming. Sucks to be in this situation and I hope the family players learn not to screw things up next time.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Ok we didnt know the rules
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Do what you want
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: We all know the situation now which ticks the continue box for me. Should've been mentioned somehow at the start. There's still a lot of legs left in this game. I'm happy to play on.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: I've already contacted the admin, this game is probably going to be erased. I'd play if they were siblings or whatever but weren't meta-gaming which is clearly happening, just look at their borders so early on.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Fair enough though I see an Italy that has messed up, could be part of the meta plan. Shame I hardly get Belgium when I'm England ;)
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: There was no meta plan really. We thought we'd start out as allies and see where it takes us. I don't see how this is any different from PMing the country. It's just easier to communicate IRL
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Proceed as you like. And again apologies for not playing by the rules.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: If anyone needs another game to join feel free to join Starting out-3, just 2 more players needed
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Lol - only have 4 coins, good luck
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Just vote for a draw and end the game.
29 Jun 20 UTC	Spring, 1902: Makes sense
30 Jun 20 UTC	So waiting for Turkey?