(Ignoring the four completed 1v1 and one 1v1 still on going).
First impressions - I love it!
I would say I am a moderate board game player, about 1 day per month. I heard the stories of Diplomacy play and always wanted to play it. Don’t know why I did not google for web-based diplomacy before a few weeks ago. One day I hope to play a face to face game.
Things I learnt quickly as a Newbie :
- Use the preview button !
- Playing a few 1v1 really helped – thanks tobieee911
- Gibraltar is not connected to land to North Africa.
- Fleet movements are hampered by South Coast and North Coast (as the rules state!)
- Do not try to be too clever with moves!
- Count the boarders
- Building fleets in Venice is fine, but you can not move to Piedmont
Things I did not understand as a Newbie
- Some people did not talk to me ?
- (Not fishing for compliments), Was it obvious to other players I was a newbie ?
- Is it worth disguising you are a newbie or stupid is obvious ?
- The natural alliances – based up current state of the board – How to figure this out ?
- When to roll with the punches – when to “complain” ?
- Is there another resource to practice moves and see what would be successful moves ?
- Computer vs Player 1v1 resource ?
The Library of Diplomacy Openings (from The Diplomatic Pouch):
Hope to play more games once I get back from holiday.
Thanks for all the players.