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12 May 09 UTC

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"School Of War": Game 1

This will be the first in an on-going series of games whose purpose it will be to help Rookie Diplomacy players learn from Veteran players. Join us inside for the details.

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26 May 09 UTC

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Quick Game

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11114

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26 May 09 UTC

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Why should you know who has finalized orders?

Would things be smoother if you did not know?

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25 May 09 UTC

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Cheap 'Victory'

What's with the people who deliberately delay or refuse to pause when everyone else has, then playing on solo to get a 'win' after everyone else has given up out of frustration at the deliberate delays?

Razz (144 )
25 May 09 UTC

I haven't played here in awhile .. a year or two, really. Since I returned the last couple days, I've joined several supposed 'live' games. Several of them have ended up with one player suffering a setback and then deliberately bringing the game to a halt by not finalising their orders and dragging things out for 2 (or more) hour long turns.

Other times, when everyone has agreed to a pause, 1 player will refuse to enter the order. It seems that some players are using these tactics to get everyone else to quit the game so they can then go on and score a 'victory' and get a bunch of points.

Yeah, I know .. "don't play with those people" or "only play in high point games" .. but that's really beside the point.

I'm just at a loss to understand the mindset of these people. Is there really any satisfaction in getting a 'win' that way?

And why has that type of player seemingly become so common here? When did the Dip community degrade to ... this?

Pandarsenic (1485 )
25 May 09 UTC

They're point-tards. I don't catch a lot of them because I'm tend to play higher-stakes WTA. :| I know, not helping.

The last player I saw who refused to pause in one of my games was Tarablus.

He's banned now.

He flooded the forum because he was a dumbass.

Chrispminis (916 )
25 May 09 UTC

That is a danger especially with live games. I'm sorry to hear your experience because I've never had anything like that happen to me.

Razz (144 )
25 May 09 UTC

Is there any technical reason why the lowest turn setting is 1 hour? it'd make live games feasible (and discourage the bullshit) if it was possible to set a 15-20 minute turn.

spyman (424 )
25 May 09 UTC

I played a live game for the first time. Razz was involved too. I think the idea of 15-20 minute moves is fantastic. One hour moves is actually too long to play in a single sitting or more is too long to sit at a computer. But with 15-20 minute moves it is actually possible to finish a game in a few hours.
In the game I played with Razz we all agreed in advance to finalize our moves within 15 minutes. This worked well for a little while but then three players dropped out, which meant we were forced to wait the minimum hour per turn until they went CD. If we had been able to set 15 minute turns then these players would have gone into CD faster and we wouldn't have had this problem.
I would love to see this option introduced at phpdiplomacy.

Razz (144 )
25 May 09 UTC

Crazyter, alamo, spyman, trainedkilla, sayjo
Thanks .. when it was fun, it was fun. Shame a few selfish jerks had to ruin things.
Maybe we'll meet again when/if kestas adjusts the minimum time.
Til then .. keep your knives sharp, and your eyes open.

spyman (424 )
25 May 09 UTC

Thank you Razz and co, I had a lot of fun.

Crazyter (1335 )
25 May 09 UTC

I was in this game and after 12 hours pushed pause and draw both because I was going to sleep. In the morning I find I was taken over by someone else. I woul like to fin out from a Moderator what hapenned, I am quite upset.

Crazyter (1335 )
25 May 09 UTC

(LIVE) Winner fights Lyoto Machida Autumn 1908

This is the game I am asking about. I had a lot of points I was about to win when this game ended and I would like it invesitgated. I agree with Raxx that we had problems in 3 games this weekend with these poinsters and mean-spirited people who decided not to pause or draw when everyone else wanted to.

Razz (144 )
25 May 09 UTC

Ter, after you left, Turkey unpaused and finalised moves. Even after the next turn, he refused to pause, voted for a draw, and then logged off. I suppose I could have gone on and won, but going along with the draw at that point was the least of a lot of bad options.

Crazyter (1335 )
25 May 09 UTC

THat is unacceptable. I have enjoyed playing these weekend marathons and learned a hell of a lot, but twice now the game has been stolen due to a technical glitch. I want to call for a Mod to investigate, what do I do?

Chrispminis (916 )
26 May 09 UTC

I think the best way to deal with this is to create a game with longer phase lengths, say 24 hours, and agree to finalize within 15 minutes. Then when people start dropping off the game is only ruined in that it's not live anymore, but you won't have to worry about someone simply outlasting you for points as these unsportsmanlike players have done.

As a moderator, I cannot really punish them for what they've done, but feel free to name and shame and bring a community witch hunt on them. =)

Biddis (364 )
26 May 09 UTC

yeah that makes a lot of sense, i'd be really willing to play a live game but haven't yet because due to time zones etc i wouldn't wanna loose suddenyl cos it'd gettin too late, doing 24hr phases and then just agreeing to do 15min turns makes a lot more sense as the games wnt be able to get messed up as easily, it might just turn into a normal length game eventually

Biddis (364 )
26 May 09 UTC

on that point if anyone wants to play a live game (24hr swetting but 15min turns) i'd be up for it :)

Biddis (364 )
26 May 09 UTC

*setting sorry

figlesquidge (2131 )
26 May 09 UTC

Crazyter - you asked before how to contact a mod, please read the threads you start!

Yes, I would recommend you just set very long phases then all finalize. The other issue is that unfortunately to avoid this the best is to play with people you know, as with all honour rules games.

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26 May 09 UTC

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1 hour game. join now!

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11111

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25 May 09 UTC

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I set up a live game with hopefully 20 minute turns

Let's try out a live game with 20 minute turns. I was thinking 15 but added 5 to account for all the typing. Either or let's play a fast game ^_^

http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11079

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26 May 09 UTC

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comics

found a good comic book/graphic novel today.
I find it hilarious, though others may not think so

As the world burns: 50 things you can do to stay in denial

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26 May 09 UTC

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Please join the game CSWS

48 points per player, 30 hours per turn.
Suitable for players with some, but not much experience like me =)

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26 May 09 UTC

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tired of slow game?

Tired of slow game? Hate waiting for 24 hours to play? Got time right now to chill?
Join game Spring! the time limit is 1 hours, but please join only if you can stay online for awhile so the game can proceed quickly.

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11099

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26 May 09 UTC

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one hour fast game.

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11105

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25 May 09 UTC

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Happy Memorial Day

Thanks to all veterans and military members

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26 May 09 UTC

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1 hr game. join for real diplomacy

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11100

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26 May 09 UTC

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hey sam

real name not nickedenfield join for fun

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26 May 09 UTC

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new players-3

need players

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26 May 09 UTC

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join 1 hour phase game... italy is cd... still in spring 1901...

http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11094

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26 May 09 UTC

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1hr phase game

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11094

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Crazy Anglican (1067

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25 May 09 UTC

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Hey guy's let's let Thucydides get on with his paper

It's interesting that people have such opinions about those who agree/ disagree with them. As I'm not one to get too bent out of shape with those who disagree I'd like to continue the debate about Collins', Dawkins, etc. here.

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25 May 09 UTC

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(1HR phase) GAME

Looking for a good game of 1hr phases.

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25 May 09 UTC

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Looking for R in last nite's live game

R-cant find your game name or your email-I have that rulebook for you

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25 May 09 UTC

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Real Time Game

1 hr phase
10 pt buy in
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11088

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25 May 09 UTC

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join

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11073

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25 May 09 UTC

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Game for new players

I'm hosting a game for newer players to join. 24 Hour phases. Here's the url:
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11084

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25 May 09 UTC

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Conquerors

Join this game nice quick pace 10 hour turns

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25 May 09 UTC

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(LIVE) Game

I'm looking for some players for a good live game. Here is the link http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11082

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25 May 09 UTC

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OK, I can't log off my account.

I used to have a successful system for doing it, but now nothing I do will allow me log off my account to allow my brother on. Something to do with cookies is problem I think, but I really have no idea. I know other people have had this problem before, so any tips?

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25 May 09 UTC

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How do I talk to a Moderator?

I have a complaint about some problems that occurred in 3 games this wekend. How do I find a Moderator?

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21 May 09 UTC

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?!?! anyone see something WRONG with this?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/us/politics/21obama.html?ref=politics

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25 May 09 UTC

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A quick, cheap, simple game for newbies.

I'm just getting back into Diplomacy and figured a quick cheap game would be a great way to start. Join me at http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=11078

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25 May 09 UTC

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Thanks

Don't really want to make a big thread out of this, but just to say thank you to those in my gunboat game, Flashman in particular, for the game. My internet went (still not quite sure why) some time ago, and as you saw it caused me to effectively disappear. Very sorry for those who lost good positions, and perhaps I can offer you another game sometime coming up.
Yours,
Figlesquidge

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cgwhite32 (1465

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24 May 09 UTC

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London thread dropped off

All those who were interested in playing a FTF game in London in June/July please repost here, or can a mod rescue the thread from oblivion?

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