See, that's the issue I was having. There was progress I could make, but as soon as I took Moscow I'd sacrifice something else, and end up right back where I started before the attack. Same thing with Warsaw.

I recently got the closest I ever have to winning with England against bots. After 20 moves not going anywhere, I decided to draw, even though I had 16 centers. Is there a way you think I could have played my moves differently? Is there I way I was blind to to breaking the stalemate? https://webdipl...

never mind only two!

four left! so close!

Only nine more players needed! We're so close! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!

We only have three days left! We're so close! Please join up for a chaos game! I've only played once and would love to play again, I don't know about anyone else.

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Personally, I like DSS because it encourages smaller nations to keep fighting for a share of the pot and get the other players to draw. If you're playing for one coin, it's not worth it! But if you're playing for 15 or so, I'd definitely keep playing! And, as a large nation, I like DSS more because ...

Unfortunately we didn't get enough players. If you are still interested, here's a game with a longer pre-game phase (14 days)

https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=392482

A few weeks ago, I went on a vacation. I got basically every one of my games to pause for me while I was away, which was very kind. I returned in early January and got people to start voting unpause so we could continue playing our games. It took a day or two, but most games got rolling again. Excep...

Starlink 1140 was launched January 29, 2020, from the United States. It is currently, at the time of this writing, a few minutes away from crossing almost directly over the town of Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia.

1136 AD May 28 – In Russia, the people of Novgorod depose and imprison Prince Vsevolod of Pskov. Novgorod asserts its independence from Kiev, but accepts protection from neighboring Kievan princes. In July, Vsevolod along with his wife and family are released (they are exiled to an uncle in Kiev). D...

1133, 1134, and 1135 are all not prime numbers

1132 is the postal code for Budapest, Hungary.

https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=390191

My Autumn 1906 was the tipping point I think, wondering if there's anything I missed.

I'd agree learning solely on gunboat is tricky when transitioning to online play.

1122 AD Battle of Beroia: Emperor John II Komnenos transfers the Byzantine field army from Asia Minor (where it has been engaged against the Seljuk Turks) to the Balkans. The Pechenegs who have set up their camp (defended by a circular formation of wagons) near Beroia (modern Bulgaria) are defeated....

1121 AD March 2 – Petronilla of Lorraine becomes regent of Holland (Low Countries) after her husband, Floris II (the Fat) dies. He is succeeded by his 6-year-old son Dirk VI (or Theodoric). (Wikipedia) August 12 – Battle of Didgori: King David IV (the Builder) of Georgia, with a Georgian army (55,60...

1120 AD Siege of Sozopolis: Byzantine forces under Emperor John II Komnenos conquer Sozopolis in Pisidia, from the Sultanate of Rum. The Seljuk garrison is defeated while they are trapped between the Byzantine cavalry and the army (who is besieging the fortress). (Wikipedia) November 25 – The White ...