I tell the truth as much as I can, as often as I can. It makes the lies SOOOOOO much more effective!

Tugster wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:19 am

David, my real name is Doug Burgoyne.

Doug, old buddy! How the hell are you? Always nice to see another Cat23/ACD veteran with his hand still in it!

I'm sorry but when I played back 70's and 80's, seems the game was played with more honor. You didn't have to lie to win. The game was more like chess and you had to think about moves not simply lie. Has the ability of the average gamer dropped so low, that lying to gain the advantage has become th...

Really? The map here has an incorrect coast designation?

First off, it is Bul(ec), not Bul(nc). To answer your question, no, the moves will not succeed. The only way two units can switch places is if one or both are convoyed.

If the diplomacy (small 'd') is right, why not go east and west simultaneously?

Welcome to the Hobby, SignalsEngineer! I have been playing since 1980 and I still love the game. If it gets into your blood, it is a glorious addiction. :-) In answer to some of your questions: Unless you are complaining for effect, all is fair in love and war. Only complain if the lie/attack on you...

The proposition that luck plays no part in Diplomacy is demonstrably true. In fact, I have a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this forum is too narrow to contain.

This has been an interesting discussion. Not the first time it has taken place, nor is it likely to be the last, but interesting nevertheless. No matter which side you agree with, it can be helpful to look at the fame on this level.

Octavious, you actually made me laugh out loud.

Playing is the best way to improve your game, but you can find a lot of good reading material on the interwebz, a fair amount aimed at newbies. Dip has had more written about it than any board game other than chess and go.

Roster is full. Playtest is underway. You can observe via email, but the GM will also be publishing adjudications here:

http://webdiplomacy.net/contrib/phpBB3/ ... f=4&t=1625

FlaviusAetius, PM me your email address. I will get you on the Observers list. The Observers will have first crack if someone either doesn't confirm participation or NMRs out during the game.

I think we have a full roster. I will confirm once we are rolling. If you want to observe, let me know and I will get you on the list.

Still looking to fill out the roster. Contact me if interested.

Still need 2 players. Please sign up for what in my opinion is a masterpiece of variant design with a very nice roster of players.

There are precious few people anywhere in the world offering to teach Diplomacy. And if I don't call attention to myself, my offer may go unnoticed... Though I was being humorous, I do not mean to denigrate your offer. Getting past false humility is something teachers often need to do to be effecti...

Dip tactics are easy. The number of solo's in the ODC so far implies otherwise. Though I agree with your premise of press being harder then tactics. Let me qualify a little. Tactics are easy for me . With sufficient study and practice they should be easy for most people. Strategy likewise. As with ...

Of the trio of strategy, tactics and communications (small 'd' diplomacy) in Diplomacy, communications is by far the most challenging of the the three and for that reason the most fun. Dip tactics are easy.

swordsman3003 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 27, 2019 7:49 pm

You can learn a lot from me

Including humility.