I'm guessing there was probably already discussion about this that I didn't see, but I noticed on the two new maps new builds can go anywhere. In traditional rules you can only build on your start centers. I think the traditional rule provides a better balance in the game. Why was this changed on the new maps?

I just finished my first gunboat game (as Greece) and would welcome feedback on the good, bad and the ugly. Figure this is the best way to learn

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=123103

Classic, Full-press, Winner-takes-all,
Password-protected, 24h phases, 475 point entry fee, anonymous.

I've noticed less players available for live games than this time last year. I didn't worry during the September slump, as I attributed that to kids going back to school. But it appears to me that the number continues to slide.

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=123756

40 point buy-in, 2-day phases, full press, anonymous players, and WTA. Join up here and I'll send you the password.

Thanks for all you do.

gameID=123770

Full press, anon, WTA, 3-day phases, 110 point buy-in. Reply in this thread for a password if you're interested. I have a handful of very reliable players listed in my profile, and I'm looking to find some more.

I've added 10 hours to all games and reset the processing. If you experience any problems with your games please post here or email [email protected].

http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2575217

Strange, the article makes no mention of the race of the occupants ... ? Surely this was a race motivated rescue, no?

A quick Wikipedia check puts the approximate number of Americans identifying as Christian at 70%; a Gallup poll in 2012 said 77%...let's say between 70-80%, with easily 85-90% of those in Congress Christian. States such as Texas STILL *REQUIRE* you to be Christian to run for governor. We support Intelligent Design more than any other Western nation, we argue against Evolution/Gay Rights/Atheism more than most Western nations...HOW is there a "War on Christianity," here, folks?

gameID=121046

i want to talk with him becouse i see 2 player abusing!

m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/3388498

Free speech...er....Free *LISTENING* apparently is dead in Obama world
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/354434/college-republicans-denied-admittance-obama-speech-nathan-harden
OK, I *maybe* get not admitting Republicans...er, no I don't, he's EVERYONE'S President, is he not..but excluding those with "Patriotic" garb as security threats. Nice move, Hussein Obama. The Brotherhoods is proud...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/zero_for_hero_5Aw3bMHF7vSPG7f27c0jOO

"Because “no direct promises of protection were made to Mr. Lozito,” the police had “no special duty” to protect him." ... from a psychotic spree killer using a deadly weapon? ........... Anyone else see the irony here?

is he fully conscious? Is this really happening?

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/16/obamacare-benefits-mandate-could-further-phase-out/?page=all

read on...

I thought that if I finished a game and I was under 100 , I'd be "moved" to 100 .

I've finished a couple of games and still way down on the points - 44. Why is this?

We're attempting to Pause a game as one player is gone for the weekend. However, certain players haven't checked in yet and so they haven't voted pause. The player who is leaving has left, but already voted to pause.

My question is, if the game progresses to the next phase, will the "Pause" vote reset, or will all the Pause votes stay in place unless cancelled by the voting player? Can we finish up our orders to progress to the start of the next round and then vote "Pause"?

http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/26/news/economy/detroit-bankruptcy-arena/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Build a $400,000,000+ arena while you are *bankrupt*! That's great economics. Good luck getting bailed out for that one in five years.

Any chance for a mapleleaf sighting tonight?

Turkey has gone astray

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=123609&msgCountryID=0&rand=9617#chatboxanchor

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57595529-38/feds-tell-web-firms-to-turn-over-user-account-passwords/

Good read - timely and a scary future vision. Cory Doctorow's "Little Brother" Give it a read and let me know what you think. It's the modern day Orwell's "1984" and should be required reading.

http://www.centerforinquiry.net/blogs/entry/the_new_best_case_for_psychics_did_intuitive_visions_locate_missing_boy/

Nothing supernatural at all. Obviously.

The race of his dogs was never considered, nor their religious beliefs.

Ready to resume tomorrow.

Mod, please check e-mail concerning cheating on live game ASAP. Thank you.

"feral cats launched an attack on a young woman...dragging her to the ground and mauling her..." OH MY...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/10201769/Warning-to-tourists-in-France-after-attack-by-feral-cats.html
* I guess this is one way to keep those pesky Americans out of France

What does it mean when there is a dash (-) instead of an double exclaimation point (!!) or check next to a player before the next turn?

When playing live games on maps America and Modern Europe, there is not enough time to move 20 or more units in 5 minutes. So, can there be a new phase length of 6 or 7 minutes?