If everyone plays optimally a solo is nearly impossible, as has been mentioned. If you look at high-level results, they end almost exclusively in draws (e.g. http://webdiplomacy.net/contrib/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=2671). Results seem to be driven by establishing and maintaining a winning allianc...

Oh how I curse my slow-footed judgment, sometimes, but intelligent and good-humoured I will take.

The concept intrigues
Time, as always, essential
Phase length pray disclose

Just to note that my entry for the unit placement game seems to have been overlooked, unfortunately (F WMS).

Not a big deal, but it could affect other scores. Thank you.

Guangzhou, China, grey, thank you!

It depends on the frame of reference. If the frame of reference is the game itself, then I think everyone can agree that a solo is a win and a draw is a draw. If the frame of reference is expanded to include things such as friendship and integrity, then things become more fluid, as Wintogreen said. ...

Thanks, Jamiet99uk - very illuminating. Good to know that there are solid precedents for it.

On the large map, 'Skagerrak' is spelled 'Skagerrack.' I have seen 'Skagerak' as a possible variant, with one 'r,' but I have not seen it spelled with a 'c.' Is this an error, or my mistake? Thank you.