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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Oct 14 UTC
Fall 2014 School of War/Study Group Sign Ups
Making a more official sounding thread to attract more attention.
Looking for a few more students, TAs, and a Prof for new SOW and Study Group games. More details and current participants within.
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LeonWalras (865 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
Game specs looks good. Thanks Ogion for being a potential fill in, and thanks to everyone else too!
mendax (321 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
Ogion, you did pretty well last time, so I don't think you have to worry about that.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
23 Oct 14 UTC
Thanks Ogion!

OW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello (RA)
Valis2501

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
kasimax
Emfries
Ariantes

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
dyager_nh (Not Italy)
ghug (Austria)
Ogion

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)

Waiting List:
Deus
DaddyO
DeathLlama8 (514 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
Could you add me to the waiting list?
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
OW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello (RA)
Valis2501

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
kasimax
Emfries
Ariantes

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
dyager_nh (Not Italy)
ghug (Austria)
Ogion

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)

Waiting List:
Deus
DaddyO
DeathLlama9
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Setting up the games now.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Do any other students/TAs have country preferences?
thdfrance (162 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
How does the game joining process work? I've never done anything like this before. Will we be added automatically or do we need to join a specific game.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
I'll PM everyone a link to the game with the PM. Your game will just start normally. The SOW game will have some voodoo magic where we rearrange countries.
thdfrance (162 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
lol voodoo magic. sweet
LeonWalras (865 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
@abge I think setting the game up may be jumping the gun a bit. Ogion asked for a day or so to see if we can get anyone else to TA first.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
I'll TA if Ogion wants to be released
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
OK, that works, too. Having played with Valis I think we'd make a good TA.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello (RA)
Deus


Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
kasimax
Emfries
Ariantes

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
dyager_nh (Not Italy)
ghug (Austria)
Valis2501

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)

Waiting List:
DaddyO
DeathLlama9
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
I'm going to give people the evening to make sure people are all happy with the above. If anyone has a country preference, let me know. I'll make the games tomorrow.
2ndWhiteLine (2601 D(B))
24 Oct 14 UTC
After my recent FTF success, I'll take Russia.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello (RA)
Deus


Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
kasimax
Emfries
Ariantes

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd (Russia)
dyager_nh (Not Italy)
ghug (Austria)
Valis2501

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)

Waiting List:
DaddyO
DeathLlama9
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Hey, Deus, you've only been here for a few days. Are you willing to stick around for the 1-2 months that this game is going to take?
Hamilton Brian (811 D(B))
24 Oct 14 UTC
I'll ask to get into the Study Group/Waiting List. Thanks!
dyager_nh (619 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
No offense intended but Deus has never completed a game on the website. Since there is a high level of involvement and commitment by alot of people, I would want someone with a dozen or so completed games under their belt.

Deathlama is a perfect example of a SOW student. 20ish games, no victories. Someone who knows the game but needs a mentor to get to the next level.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
That's a very fair point, but since Deus expressed interest, I would at least like to give him an opportunity to respond.
dyager_nh (619 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
On a side note, perhaps the TA's should professor the study group.
I actually got alot out of being a junior professor in the last Study Group.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
If TAs are willing to do commentary for the Study Group, by all means, please do.
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Good point.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
I'd be happy to provide commentary on the Study Group.
A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
Sounds fun! I'd be very happy to comment on the Study Group. I may not be able to comment every turn, and no promises about the utility of my posts, though.
ghug (5068 D(B))
24 Oct 14 UTC
I'd be glad to comment as well.

Hopefully it'll go better than my last professorship.
Deus (100 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
@dyager_nh (692: What is the SOW about if is is not for players who want to think outside the box and benefit from the longstanding experience of other players. Maybe you should change the name of the programm if new players are not welcomed due to the lack of unfinished games here. If you would have checked up on me, I'm involved in 7 different games - should at least proove I'm willing to put full effort in this.
Deus (100 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
And it is not my first time I played this game, only my first time here online playing with more professional players, than I used to play with my friends back home.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
@Deus

Perhaps you could respond to me (the person actually making the decision about who joins)?

The SOW does require a lot of effort from many people and, unfortunately, new players to the site are the most likely to quit, which, as I'm sure you know, would really throw off the game. The SOW will likely take 1-2 months to complete. Will you commit to the whole game?

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semck83 (229 D(B))
25 Oct 14 UTC
Regulating internet political sites: Discuss
A story to get you going.

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dems-on-fec-move-to-regulate-internet-campaigns-blogs-drudge/article/2555270
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Gunfighter06 (224 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
ISIL using chlorine gas?
http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/10/24/iraq-isil-chlorine.html

What do you guys think? Is chlorine gas too archaic and ineffective to care about, or is the use of chlorine gas by ISIL significant/pertinent to the issue?
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
22 Oct 14 UTC
The London...Whats? An NFL Team for London Town?
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/american-football/29728155 " Chancellor George Osborne says the UK government will support plans for a London-based NFL team"
For all I know, Osborne could be blowing smoke...but even if it didn't (doesn't) happen--suggestions, real or for fun, for a London NFL team name? :p
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JamesYanik (548 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
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Is it possible to change your profile name?
I'm just wondering, I realize having my name on the internet isn't the best idea but if it something that needs to be added to the site software I guess I'm fine.
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JamesYanik (548 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
people, these are the games. these are the games
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
If you could sum the forum up in a song.....
...... what would the title (or lyrics) be?
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OB_Gyn_Kenobi (888 D)
17 Oct 14 UTC
Ebola, everyone's fault but the virus's
http://thehappyhospitalist.blogspot.com/2014/10/Ebola-CDC-Flowchart-Blames-Nurses.html
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/15/health/texas-ebola-outbreak/index.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ebola-virus-outbreak/texas-hospital-worker-who-may-have-handled-ebola-samples-caribbean-n227971
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SandgooseXXI (113 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
Zero the scope
Are you a rifleman? I recently decided to get into the hobby of shooting, problem is, my scope isn't zero, so I'm not getting any luck. Any tips on how to zero a scope effectively and cost effective? Thanks!
7 replies
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ghug (5068 D(B))
11 Oct 14 UTC
ghug's inviational
Yo. I've been semi-retired for a while now, but I wanna play some games. One will be strictly highest GR, and the second will be anyone, witH preference to people who seem fun. Both will be semi-anon, WTA, full press. 36 or 48 hours, full press, so state your preference in the signups.
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Crazy Anglican (1067 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
Britons
I like 'em
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Knife Shopping
Does anyone know of some good hunting/carving knives that are both cheap and reliable? I have a Buck Flashpoint but it's wearing out beyond the point that I can use it in extreme conditions.
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
NFL Pick 'em Week 8: Arriving at the Midway Point...
And so we come to mid-season, with the Cowboys, Chargers, Cardinals and Broncos riding high, the Saints and Bears both plummeting to earth, and a bunch of teams stuck in the middle. We kick off the week tonight with a Thursday match which should actually be good for a change, the Chargers and Broncos in a clash for the lead in the AFC West. The Lions and Falcons play in London, Bengals/Ravens, Panthers/Seahawks...pick 'em!
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2ndWhiteLine (2601 D(B))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Replacement needed
This anon, WTA, classic 3-day phase game is looking for another Germany. Despite one NMR, the position is good, with lots of options.

gameID=148522
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Sarah P.... the gift that keeps giving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba439w4-v_0

When you see her in an interview do you instantly smile, she is a gift.
(Please share your favourite Palinisms)
3 replies
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goldfinger0303 (3157 DMod)
24 Oct 14 UTC
To those in the Diplo-Ball League
Does anyone else find it extremely annoying that 7 of the top 9 teams are in the same division (and thus only play each other?)
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redhouse1938 (429 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
High GR game - 143 points, anon, WTA, Classic, 1.5 d/phase
Let me know if you like to play
gameID=149235
(anon, PW protected, participants listed here)
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Al Swearengen (0 DX)
20 Oct 14 UTC
Fietsstraat?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_in_the_Netherlands#Fietsstraat_.28bike_street.29
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JaimeR (100 D)
24 Oct 14 UTC
"banned: requested."???
Under what circumstances does a person request a ban? Or is this some version of "he was asking for it!"?
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dipplayer2004 (1110 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
Islam is evil and support for Palestine is immoral.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/fatah-honors-jerusalem-hit-and-run-terrorist/

Let's celebrate the man who ran over a 3-month-old child.
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Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
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Autumn Disbands, Fast Retreats
New players take heed: Sometimes is is advantageous to disband dislodged units in Autumn. You can rebuild them where they may be more useful. This is particularly useful in the Modern Diplomacy map where all SCs are considered home SCs.
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Jamiet99uk (808 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
Child pornography vs cartoons depicting fictional children
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/anime-fan-convicted-over-illegal-7958896

Does anyone else think this case goes a bit far?
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2ndWhiteLine (2601 D(B))
24 Oct 14 UTC
Replacement Needed
This anon, WTA, classic 3-day phase game is looking for another Germany. Despite one NMR, the position is good, with lots of options.

gameID=148522
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SantaClausowitz (360 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
More decisive, US involvement in WWI or WWII
Starting to believe this is actually a question.
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Maniac (184 D(B))
19 Oct 14 UTC
Math question
Suppose we could remove the 143million tonnes of lasted from the oceans. What would that do to the sea level? I imagine its small but how small?
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JamesYanik (548 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
National Cat Day on the 29th
I'm going to make a cat game but I'm going to let you guys decide what kind:
game type (1st pick Classic) message rules (1st pick Full Press) points scheme (1st pick PPSC) phase length (1st pick 36 Hours) definitely Anon.
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Deus (100 D)
22 Oct 14 UTC
Picking order or purely random
I was wondering if there is a mechanism, by which players are selected for certain powers. I got 4x times Turkey and 3x times Austria and i joined the game 3rd to last. I am also new here and there are other players who had less points when they joined. An explanation would be helpful, because Í do not believe in bad luck here.
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
15 Oct 14 UTC
Of Wars and War Crimes
http://news.yahoo.com/exhibition-of-syria-torture-photos-shows--depravity--of-assad-regime-220711714.html With all the talk concerning whether Israel and/or Hamas should/will face war crimes (I think there's a case to be made both Netanyahu AND Hamas leadership should face charges), we have here what's being called the "smoking gun" for Assad's actions. But does the threat of a warm crimes charge really mean anything? If not, how can it be made to "mean" more?
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Marz (515 D)
23 Oct 14 UTC
Let's get a game
Anybody up for a 100 point classic game? http://webdiplomacy.net/index.php
PM me if you want to play. I'm looking for very good players.
2 replies
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Brun (619 D(B))
22 Oct 14 UTC
Donation
Hi, I made a donation. Who do I contact to have the reward?

Thanks :)
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