I can recommend a few unusual books that are in my estimation really excellent for different reasons.
They are:
The matamorphoses by Ovid- It's Greek mythology. It is not only an ancient text but its inriguing, philosophical and fascinating. It would definitely take you away to another place you never thought possible. Read it to escape and inspire thought in you.

-A Hero of our time by Mikhail Lermontov- this is a Russion philosophical book that I adore for many reasons, but primarily because there is a sociological and historical element. It's ultimately a story about love and friendship. In the story he states that friendship does not exist because there's always someone that gives and one that takes in every relationship. so sometimes you're the giver and other times you'd find you are the taker. This has made me analyze my relationships and friendships.

- The Large, the small and the human mind by Roger Penrose and Malcolm Longair. This a good and complex read so I haven't finished it but I picked it up at the bookstore because of the title.

Ofcourse there are more, but those are a good start. :)

5 more hours to go, and 3 more players to go...
Please join for a pleasant, medium roller.

a game for the noobs (including myself) 15d

anyone interested in a new 100+ game? please make one :-)

I've been accused of NOT playing in the spirit of the game and I'm a little peeved. I offer up my situation to the forum for some insight. Perhaps I am completely wrong.

Here it is...

Having the most SC's (11) midway through a game, I had been stabbed by two players simultaneously of similar power (country A and country B). No problems there. That's what happens.

However, facing defeat and in an effort to get country A to back off so that I may be spared, I pointed out that his continued attack would ultimately result in his partner's victory (country B), not his.

Now, here's where I may have crossed the line and have been accused of not playing in the spirit of diplomacy...I told A that I would help facilitate B's victory by basically, committing my forces to only fight A, not B...leaving B to take from me what he wishes.

Is this or is this not playing in the spirit of diplomacy?

I would argue that my defeat is imminent and that this is my only bargaining chip and that, therefore, is well within the spirit of the game.

Either way, I'd very much like some input and to also pose the question:

What is or isn't acceptable negotiation tactics given imminent defeat? I think this question goes well with the recent "playing to win" topics that have been posted.

Thoughts?

Hi everyone, I'm new both to Diplomacy and phpdiplomacy.net.
It may be because I'm playing at the bottom of the barrel, but I've found my games to be very unsatisfying. It's only for one reason: every time anything I say isn't absolute truth, my enemies raise a huge stink about it. In one game, I told all of my potential enemies that I had another country as my allies - and I was heavily berated for it (I won't repeat these words, they're unsuitable for children if there are any out there).
I know it's obvious that I should ignore them, but it's difficult not to let it bother me. It seems that whenever I make a move towards victory I stir up bad feelings.
I just want to know a few things. First of all, is there a code of honor in this game present that stops one from backstabbing others? Secondly, how can I avoid bad feelings and still win?

here
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=2611
why the fleet in STP can't retreat?
if i order to retreath i have no destination, but why i can't go to gulf or filland?

Kestas, please set up a draw in the game id 2434 (In For A Penny) once two other players express their agreement.

At game 'Supermonkey' German had a dislogged fleet at SWE. After retreat this fleet appears at.... KIEL.

Kestas, Am I in true or my eyes lies me?

how can i stop the convoy?
i am Turkey, my fleet at Aegean Sea attempted to attack the fleet at Eastern Mediterranean, but it cannot stopped Italy convoy??

http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=2766

Can you go from Finland to Norway with a fleet?

As pointed out by Noodlebug in another thread, an alarming number of games are ending in draws. This is just a suggestion, and I don't know which side i come on yet, but the thought:
To end a game in a draw you need a valid reason

I know its quite a stringent requirement, but hopefully, if there are enough quality players to play it, it will be great fun.

So if you are currently locked in games with lotsa points at stake, post your interest here, and try to make it end fast. thanks

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=2476

Please post to confirm unanimous vote for a draw.

Thank you GM.

Would it be possible for a fleet in Bothnia to support hold a fleet in St. Petersburg North Coast; similarly for Bulgaria or Spain?

obitey, Joined: Tue 08 Jan,
http://phpdiplomacy.net/profile.php?uid=4524
ziggy3, Joined: Tue 08 Jan,
http://phpdiplomacy.net/profile.php?uid=4506

Are these the same person or close friends that joined, the same day, and signed up for same 4 games ?
Can anybody confirm?
Per exemple in this game I'm in: (the european powas )
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=2680
they both ceased filling their orders the same date. It looks like both are going "Civil Disorder" real soon.

My new game. 69 points...hehe. Let the fun begin!

a while back pitirre posted about various awards relating to phpdiplomacy. Im not sure where they came from but maybe we should have a thread about a more representative straw poll.
how about these awards

1.best tactical player
2.best strategic player
3.best ally
4.best(or should that be worst?) traitor

any others?

i will vote (from the limited number of games ive played )
1. dangermouse tie with wonderlama
2.rait
3 flashman
4. hmm i need to check my games , may have blanked out my memory of him, it was too cruel

For a feature, it would be really cool if you could privately message a user who isn't in one of your games. Of course you can use email, but if they hide it or if you just like the fact that everything is in this one browser it would be cool. No biggie if it can't/won't be done of course.

Hi all
I have untill now replaced two players in games where the odds are very strongly against me, to put it mildly. I really hate when people just leaves a game leaving the rest hanging, as I am sure the rest of you do. But I think there is a problem in the replacement procedure, as the good-hearted replacer is charged with having to throw in the full amount of starting points to the pot, regardless of him having absolutely no chance of winning. Isn't it in all players interests, that vancancies are filled? I don't think punishing people like me should be the way to do this. I can always create a new account, so the problem for me isn't big, it's just that the procedure seems to eb about forcing people to stay out of games, rather than go in a help finishing a game...
Cheers, Macresto

you got some pride and 100 points; play at "Pride"!

I was thinking and thought it might be a good idea to have a guide to diplomacy on the site that goes beyond the intro, an 'advanced guide' or something along those lines. One that includes tips and tricks on how to make/break alliances, identify lies and plan ahead.

Is there any support for this or something along these lines?

Hi all. New to this place and allready begun playing. Just wondering how to contact other players in the game and start doing diplomacy. But I can't seem to find out how to contact the various players with regards to negotiations?!?

Cheers, Daniel

There is a new pointer on the game list!
After the legendary 50-pointer and the 19-pointer, here comes the 41-pointer.

Please, all experienced players, join.
There is a list of players who may not join.

Firstly, Smartjason and his associates.
(Budlight is for sure one, so don't barge in)
Secondly, those who open 'noob' games.
(This game is for experienced players. Don't join if you are a noob.)
Thirdly, Saradomian and kn2005 may not join.
(They always ally and Saradomian wins every time)

If you are not one of those, join!

hey all-

im sure somebody already asked this, but i want to know what the longest game on the site has been so far. the only reason i ask is because i am in a game where we can probably beat the record. thanks!

btw, if you're curious, here's the game that i'm in that has a chance to beat the record.

game name: "The Day Games:
game link: http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=2349

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=2603

Austria is about to win. How?

i see php has new language support up. the koreans are coming! protective, feisty(the girls:) vengeful, proud, noble and aggressive.
welcome to php.
* Sir.Sangchi (95)
* 제니세리 (90)
* nikekmh (72)

sorry for pointing you out guys i just hadn't seen foreign language support in php before. good to see more variety on this site too. does anybody know how many members there are? how many active members?

... available to anyone in the Asia-Pacific time zone! Once I get enough indications of interest will set it up. So who is in?

(Sorry about failure to sort out the last one - but promised myself I won't play more than 4 games at a time and wanted to get involved in the WW1 antics).

Just a random thread, but I've noticed that recently there have been many threads about metagaming/ mutiaccts etc.

This is boring- lets have a nice discussion like the vote for the best Dip player in History.

can a dislodged unit still cut support from a unit not connected to the units that dislodged it?
A attacks B
B supports C's attack on D
C attacks D
E attacks A and F supports it.
A is dislodged but is B support for C's attack cut?