Hi all,
I just realized that every single internet form of Diplomacy (including this one) conforms to the "play by mail" approach. However, the traditional board game version is much more fast-paced, with phases around 15-30 minutes if I remember correctly. Most internet games are setup in a more "live" environment anyway, so why not an incarnation of online Diplomacy? You host a game, same way you do now, but instead of making your moves then checking back in 12 hours or playing 20 games at once, you stick around and play it out like you would any other online game or indeed the traditional board game version. I know I personally would much more enjoy being able to play a live game now and then.
If there's sufficient interest, I have the programming expertise to make this happen with relative ease, either from scratch or, preferably, as a new setting option available in phpDiplomacy (if Kestas decides to send me a copy of the current src of course).
So with that explanation in mind, here's the question: Would you play a more fast-paced, "live" variant of online Diplomacy if one existed?
Yes - 1 (+1)
No - 0
Please post a reply voting "Yes" or "No", preferably in the format above so it's easier to count. And of course feel free to include your own thoughts with your vote. If there are enough "Yes" votes, then I'll pursue it.
Vote now! =)