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Magnus Chase (94 DX)
04 Nov 16 UTC
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Help! I'm new!
Hi everyone, I just joined this site a couple days ago. I understand relatively how to play Diplomacy, but I've only played in real life before. Typically, I've never been able to round up many friends to play the game because it takes so long, but I've played some games. Can anyone direct me to any resources so I can learn to play better? Sorry if there was a post like this, but I couldn't find it.
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ssorenn (0 DX)
29 Oct 16 UTC
Going to the game
On my way to Wrigley.

Go Cubs!!!
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Chaqa (3971 D(B))
03 Nov 16 UTC
Game 7
Go Indians!
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Red-Lion (382 D)
03 Nov 16 UTC
Hey this looks like a nice game
What's going on in thi- gameID=185002 <looks at game for first time at Autumn 1903> - oh lawd!
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MoscowFleet (129 D)
02 Oct 16 UTC
MLB Playoffs
Well fellas, we're down to the last day. The Mariners' drought continues, the Cards continue to somehow stay in it, the Jays thank the Lord finally get a win to push them to the #1 spot. The Nats also clinched home field advantage over the Dodgers.

Any WS predictions? Is it really the Cubs' year? Can the Dodgers finally make it? Who's going to surprise? My money is on the Jays duelling it out with the Giants, but of course I have a strong bias. What do you all think?
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brainbomb (290 D)
31 Oct 16 UTC
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If the election were today...
http://www.270towin.com/maps/3nY92
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JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
@brainbomb

this is why i hate most politicians. Idea of Trump is refreshing, Trump's ideas are regressive
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Havent they proposed repealing it over 200 times now and each time have tried to add pork bullshit and oil drill permits onto the bill?
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Or cigarette lobby shit to it. Big oil. Big fuckstain assholes if you ask me. Fuck em all
TrPrado (461 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
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Hey, Yanik, what about me? I'm a politic. Don't mean.
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
well they've had the senate for 2 years only... and that's kind of necessary, ESPECIALLY with Obama expanding coverage in the states:

funny story, if the states expand Obamacare, the Federal gov't picks up the tab for 5 years. AFTER THAT: States have to deal with paying for it. I can't blame too many of them for not taking it then!
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
@brainbomb

exactly, that's why i don't like politicians!!!
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Trump isnt refreshing. Hes towing the party line regurgitating the same crap of cut taxes, trickle down, repeal abortion, deport immigrants. Same hateful trash
TrPrado (461 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
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If you think Trump is party line you don't get why he was nominated.
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Its not original. Not unique. Doesnt create jobs. Has never created jobs. And doesnt improve defecit spendong at all.
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Tell me 1 policy that Trump differs from Romney on.
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
first of all, i think Abortion is too late as of right now putting that out there

second, i said THE IDEA:

political outsider.

NOT real Trump
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
@brainbomb

gun rights. that's a big one
bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
01 Nov 16 UTC
Are we really back to Trump v Romney?
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
I refuse to vote for anyone who wants to scale back major supreme court decisions. Regardless of if its possible or not
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
I get tired of this bogus argument Trump is a totally new republican with innovative ideas. Its not guys. Its the same shit from the last 4 Republicans
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
01 Nov 16 UTC
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So you would be opposed to the Supreme Court that pushed Brown vs Board of Ed?

They scaled back and overturned Plessy vs Ferguson.
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
@brainbomb

CALM DOWN I NEVER SAID THAT JESUS FUCKING CHRIST

I said the IDEA.

a political outsider. Christ you took that far
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
No Chaqa, I am referring to Trump, Romney, McCain being the types to try to pack the courts with pro life, anti gay judges to influence america wrongly
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Bush did it too. Ive never voted Republican on anything and never will as long as they are the party that desperately clings to pandering to fringe radical evangelicals
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
01 Nov 16 UTC
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Pretty harsh thing to say about people who think abortion is literally murder, brain.

If you thought thousands of babies were being murdered every year, wouldn't you be against it?
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
I didnt vote on Plessy vs Ferguson dickhead. I wasnt alive so what a stupid fucking question
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Chaqa, your just some dude. Go work on your car and dont try to give us all science lessons on when a fetus becomes a baby. Go put in some new spark plugs
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
01 Nov 16 UTC
Did you just assume by automotive alignment?
Floodgates (2004 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
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Late term abortions sicken me.
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
there are two primary schools of thought on aboriton:

whenever it is a unique genetic organism

whenever it has brain waves/sentience

genetically unique? a day or two after conception, when all the crossing over has been done.

consciousness is at 12 weeks, with light electrical activity. People dismiss this as "not formulated" but THAT is human conciousness. normal brain waves occur at 24 weeks, which is near the current abortion ban


rape/incest/mother's life are also issues HOWEVER: the law in Roe v Wade talked about mother's HEALTH. not life. There have been cases where potential anxiety have been the diagnosis for an abortion.

and anything that falls under that qualification, can be done in the third trimester.
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
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Lets be sure to have a ton of guys give us lessons on womens health issues. At 4:30 Chaqa will be doing a seminar on yeast infections.
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Followed by a thrilling 3-part series by James Yanik about the morailty of rape shaming.
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
01 Nov 16 UTC
I always had a problem with the Roe v. Wade argument based on privacy. Is privacy more important than the right to life?

Perhaps a Right to Life Amendment is what we need, covering not only abortion, but also the death penalty, medically-assisted suicide, etc., saying that the right to life can only be voided with the consent of the person.

This would let medically-assisted suicide be a thing, and allow convicts with life sentences to choose suicide, or anyone really.

Just a thought.
brainbomb (290 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
Maybe we can call up Bill Cosby too and have a webdip podcast.
JamesYanik (548 D)
01 Nov 16 UTC
@brainbomb

I never got that argument. A male doctor knows less about women than some random untrained woman?

ok... fine. average male vs average female. If anything, WOMEN have the bias. human nature is to have a contingency plan, so they have Bias in self-interest! Male get no advantage, they have an outside viewpoint: I'm an atheist, so don't try the religious argument against me either

the "guys give us lessons on women health" is remarkably ignorant

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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
27 Oct 16 UTC
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Live Game Tournament - Results and Feedback
The inaugural webDiplomacy Live Game Tournament has finished! See inside for more.
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Yoyoyozo (65 D)
02 Nov 16 UTC
Nihilist webDiplomacy
No matter if you 2-way, 3-way, or however you draw, you're going to die solo.

Play wedDip.
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krellin (80 DX)
01 Nov 16 UTC
nanowrimo
National Novel Writing Month
http://nanowrimo.org/

Who's in? What's your topic, passion or ploy?
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Red-Lion (382 D)
29 Oct 16 UTC
Camptown Girls
gameID=184750

I teared up a little when I realized that Italy was going to give his partner, Austria, a piece of the pie instead of soloing. There are happy endings in Diplomacy after all!
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Durga (3609 D)
19 Oct 16 UTC
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Let's fight
Hi friends, I'm looking to play a FP DSS semi-anon game with 2 day phases. Anyone down??

ps: pls don't sign up if you don't send press I can't stand that shit
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Deinodon (379 D(B))
20 Sep 16 UTC
webDiplomacy continues to lose players
The number of players listed each month in the Ghostratings continues to decline. Every year, there is a peak around May/June. We peaked in 2011 with 3,571 players, and steadily lost players from then to now (if you don't count the 2013-2014 inflated numbers anomaly). This last May peak we hit 2,503. At this rate, I figure there will be seven of us left in 2029.
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Frostweaver (80 DX)
25 Oct 16 UTC
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Frostweaver's Personal Comments on Live Gunboat-483
Just a note: I'm not playing in the game, just spectating and inputting my personal comments on the game's moves.

Classic opening moves were made by all countries - except for Turkey. Seems Turkey is susceptible to Russian retaliation from the Black Sea. Also quite interesting how Britain and France strayed away from the English Channel.
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reedeer1 (100 D)
31 Oct 16 UTC
College Essays
My early decision applications are due tomorrow! Help!
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Yoyoyozo (65 D)
29 Oct 16 UTC
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IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO GUNBOAT. DONT
Just don't. PSA over.
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Tolstoy (1962 D)
28 Oct 16 UTC
Oregon Standoff Defendants Acquitted
Once in awhile, the system works.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/27/us/oregon-standoff-ammon-bundy-acquittal/index.html
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guak (3381 D)
29 Oct 16 UTC
Deep Learning
So, how long until we get a machine that can kick our asses at Diplomacy? Will AI be forced to play only gunboat games, or can it do full press too? Discuss
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captainmeme (1723 DMod)
13 Oct 16 UTC
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Petition to Introduce Chaos
The variant on the classic map where every center is a different player.

Sign this thread if you think it should be brought to webDip!
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Looking for a couple more to join a game:
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=184890
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MrcsAurelius (3051 D(B))
29 Oct 16 UTC
Needs two more! gameID=184565
See title! Join up.
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Jon65 (112 D)
31 Oct 16 UTC
making sure I'm avoiding meta gaming
I'm wanting tk play with friends from IRL on here as well as existing people on here
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
28 Oct 16 UTC
New player, friend of mine, looking for game
hey everyone, because I'm sexy I got a coworker of mine to make an account and play with me. Has nothing to do with the fact that he reports to me. He is userID=82252


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ND (879 D)
27 Oct 16 UTC
U.S. Hysteria
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-putin-idUSKCN12R1W6

Thoughts?
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Ikaneko (97 D)
31 Oct 16 UTC
Facebook Diplomacy
I've discovered a bot that allows you to play chess on a Facebook Chat page using algebraic notation. Could someone conceivably create a Diplomacy adjudicator for a Facebook chat page? It might make Diplomacy more accessible as you can easily play with your friends without worrying for phase length, pauses etc. Would this be in any way possible? It's just a thought.
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TrPrado (461 D)
30 Oct 16 UTC
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I Predict
As the years go on, as millennials come to player a more important role in the world as politicians...
The waistcoat will once again be fashionable for politicians to wear.
Thoughts?
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IcyDragon (0 DX)
31 Oct 16 UTC
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Frostweaver is banned.
Thanks for multi-accounting or meta-gaming man.
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hope (419 D)
30 Oct 16 UTC
Trumps Wicked Kids
At first I thought Trump was alright, but after I looked at this I just cant vote for him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4Mi4ocyDw
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leon1122 (190 D)
30 Oct 16 UTC
Violent [censored political group name] and corrupt LAPD
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-angeles-homeless-woman-posts-video-protecting-trump-walk-of-fame-star/
Violent ________ attack an African American woman supporting Trump and calling for deportation of illegal immigrants. LAPD blames victim, saying she "incited" them.
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CarlVonClausewitz (0 DX)
28 Oct 16 UTC
Rule Clarification - Absent Players
Could somebody please clarify the rules relating to a player leaving a game. How do attacked units retreat, or are they simply disbanded? When is a new player invited to take over and at what point in the turn (e.g. is it always after the build phase)?
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brainbomb (290 D)
26 Oct 16 UTC
Flagrant examples of election fraud
https://www.buzzfeed.com/qsahmed/the-10-most-gerrymandered-districts-in-america-dh45?utm_term=.yb2ozLooj#.spgn4PnnL
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