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Sylvania (4104 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
I'm writing a magazine feature on Diplomacy
... and other political boardgames, actually. Can anyone suggest any others? Offer any wise words about which are best, why some work better than others, etc? Any help/comments much appreciated...
(It's for a British magazine called Total Politics)
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KingCyrus (511 D)
05 Nov 14 UTC
Midterm Election- 2014
Discuss the Midterm elections here!
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Check_mate (100 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
Advice : Introducing a friend to webdip
I've got a friend of mine interested in joining the site. Before he does, I want to hear thoughts on what to do when he does.
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Mintyboy4 (100 D)
04 Nov 14 UTC
What is your typical Diplomacy player?
So I was wondering, is there any major trends in what kind of people play Diplomacy?
I'm off the Assumption that the vast majority are guys, relatively Nerdy, but in a vast range of ages. I could be massively wrong but that's what I've always thought when considering the player base.
Are there any previous threads or data already collected about this sort of thing, and am I breaking any rules by inquiring :P
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
06 Nov 14 UTC
Ed Milliband ...... time to go?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29935172

They are all saying what Labour Members are thinking, thanks but no thanks Ed.
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stupidfighter (253 D)
05 Nov 14 UTC
Ghost Rating update
I just logged on to the ghost rating site for the first time in several months, and noticed the most recent data is from August. Any news on the lack of a recent update?
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JamesYanik (548 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
between conception and creation falls a shadow
inter conceptum et creatione cadet umbra
gameID=149989
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
06 Nov 14 UTC
Everything Will Be Alright In The End
Weezer's latest album is A-MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzIO2t1-d4g
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zultar (4180 DMod(P))
06 Nov 14 UTC
Does .99999......=1?
I had this debate with a friend. He insists my question is too abstract to be solved. I do not believe it is. What does everyone here believe? (and yes, he already showed me that validity doesn't matter to him and Wikipedia agrees with him since he used to be an admin there).
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Kallen (1157 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Trailer came out 30 minutes ago, just like to share this piece of awesomeness with you all =]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVAgTiBrrDA
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
05 Nov 14 UTC
Remember that crazy thought I had about a month ago?
Remember that crazy thought about running 25km pushing someone in a wheelchair about a month ago?
I still want to do that, but I'm thinking now that I could use some help with a training scheme and some general advice..
A bit over 12 weeks left..
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
05 Nov 14 UTC
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Have you talked to your partner yet?
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
05 Nov 14 UTC
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Do I need to check for connections between you and CM?
2ndWhiteLine (2606 D(B))
05 Nov 14 UTC
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Sounds like you'll be able to push Nigee in a few weeks.
grking (100 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
STRETCH THEM LEGS
The following guide depends on your age, level of current fitness, ect, but this should be an okay guideline.
Note: when running, a good way to measure your pace (esp if you're really out of shape/inexperienced): run at a pace where you could talk moderately, but cannot sing.

I'd suggest going out for 20-40min/day (4-5 days/week) for the first 3 weeks.
40-60min/day (4-5days/week) for the next 5 weeks
solid 60-70 min/day (5 days/week) for the next 3 weeks
Last week: 40min on days 1 and 2, 30min on the next few days
DAY BEFORE RACE: 20min easy run, then stretch like hell.
Stretching is the most important thing to do to prepare for this!!! Stretch quads, hamstrings, calves, hip flexors, groin, and glutes.

---------WHENEVER DOING A WORKOUT----------
1. jog for 10 min or so
2. stretch everything, should take 5min or so
3. run
4. cool down after running by jogging for 5 min
5. stretch immediately after cooling down for a good 10 min

This should work for a person between 15 and 40 who is in halfway decent shape.
Randomizer (722 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
Use a wheelchair and fill it with items equal to the weight of the person for practice. That way you don't get distracted with complaints as you hit bumps as you build up stamina.
cardcollector (1270 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
Hold your own drag races at local senior centers and hospitals.

You may need to expand your radius to accommodate for more locations as each place kicks you out.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
06 Nov 14 UTC
@abge: yup.
@grking: thanks.
@everyone: No offence to grking, but could anyone give a second opinion there? Do any changes/doubts come to mind?
@Randomizer: noted :-)
steephie22 (182 D(S))
06 Nov 14 UTC
Also @grking: does it matter whether all time for one day is in one run or not?
grking (100 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
All time in one run would be better. If you don't have a solid hour and a half in your schedule, you can split the longer 60 and 70 min runs into 2 30-40 min runs.

I also forgot this in my earlier post: if you don't have a pair of new running shoes, go out and get one. I don't know where you live, but in my town, there is a place where the staff of a shoe store will watch you run a little, then figure out the best show for your foot.
grking (100 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
*shoe, sorry
Also, I agree with Random. If you can find a wheelchair, take one or two days out of the week and run with that. Increase the weight over a few weeks to ease yourself into it.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
06 Nov 14 UTC
Yeah getting proper running shoes is definitely on the to-do list.. I do pDamn why am I so busy lately :-)
Thanks for the advice so far.

I've noticed that my endurance is quite.. volatile. It's mostly dependent on how much pain I feel in my legs, so breathing is not a problem, which is quite ironic since I have astma.
I guess I have two questions: how do I make sure I don't get sport injuries/too much pain and at what point should I stop (like, as soon as I feel slight discomfort, when the pain gets too much to bear or somewhere inbetween)?
steephie22 (182 D(S))
06 Nov 14 UTC
Don't know where "I do p" in the second line comes from, I blame my mobile for sure.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
06 Nov 14 UTC
The current 'bad' condition my legs are in is presumably not caused by running but by PE at school, btw.
grking (100 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
Injuries are different for everyone. If you know a sports medicine specialist, physical trainer, running coach, or even an older, more experienced runner, definitely ask them. Once you really get running and become more familiar with your body, you will be able to tell if a pain in your leg is normal or serious.
To prevent injuries: warm up before working out, cool down after working out, and never forget to stretch. Also, try to stay light on your feet and take smaller steps, as runners who have large strides and land heavily on their feet tend to get injured more. The amount of pain to tolerate before stopping varies person to person, and it really depends on what kind of pain you feel and where you feel it.
grking (100 D)
06 Nov 14 UTC
(I said older runner because they usually have to deal with more injuries than younger ones)


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Kargo013 (100 D)
05 Nov 14 UTC
Treaty of Versailles
Discuss the implications of the treaty and it's correlation to modern foreign policy. Are it's effects still being felt today? Does this treaty still impact the past colonies (which would now be known as Ethiopia for Italy, or Indochina for the French) of the agreeing members who signed the treaty?
Keep in mind the system of Alliances and what became of the nations who created
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
14 Oct 14 UTC
Carnage! Nov 7-9
I've caught the F2F bug, so I'll be heading up to VT for Carnage Con. It would be great if there was a strong webDip showing to promote the site. More info here: http://www.carnagecon.com/
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WadeLover (100 D)
04 Nov 14 UTC
Just tryna find my m80s
Here you go m8
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
04 Nov 14 UTC
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In the London Marathon running for NSPCC ..... Happy days!!
The countdown starts here, first step - shed 6 stone.
Official weigh in at 136 kg, 299 lb, 21stone 5lb. It's not gonna be easy....
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mdrltc (1818 D(G))
04 Nov 14 UTC
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Diplomacy
In which we state the life lessons we have learned from playing Diplomacy. Example: Everyone who attacks me is not necessarily my enemy, everyone who defends me is not necessarily my friend.
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Tasnica (3366 D)
20 Oct 14 UTC
High Quality Variant Invitational
So, I'm taking a break from taking a break from this site, and want to play a few games.

I've noticed that we have two new variant maps, which I'm sure people put a lot of time and effort into making! Alas, variant maps rarely seem to get high-quality players, but I'd like to try them and I'd like to change that.
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goldfinger0303 (3157 DMod)
04 Nov 14 UTC
For those married users
How true is this video? The part I'm talking about is about a minute in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boI4D1FlIVs
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Maniac (189 D(B))
05 Nov 14 UTC
WebDip Weight Loss / Training Club
With NigeeBaby & Steephie looking at training for events, I wonder if there is interest in a WebDip weight loss club. Diet tips, training advice - weekly weigh-in?
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redhouse1938 (429 D)
04 Nov 14 UTC
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Obama after the midterm elections in the US
How much more powerless can a powerless figure get when he loses a majority? Discuss.
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grking (100 D)
03 Nov 14 UTC
TV Shows
read below
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ssorenn (0 DX)
03 Nov 14 UTC
Please look and tell me what you think!!!!
I think these are awesome:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQmaTi6A5zU&list=UUsnWYeJHAsWmsT_W3RJXtQg
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
03 Nov 14 UTC
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Mt Fuji
Has anyone ever climbed Fuji before on here? I have some technical questions that the people I've been talking with can't seem to give me a good answer on.
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Tru Ninja (1016 D(S))
02 Nov 14 UTC
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I've raised a child that destroys bacon...
We are currently at a restaurant and my youngest is tearing his bacon into tiny pieces and putting it into his grits to throw it away. What sort of monster has taken control of my son when an innocent child could do such a thing? Help me forum!
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2ndWhiteLine (2606 D(B))
04 Nov 14 UTC
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Tom Magliozzi
R.I.P. to one of the best personalities on the radio.

http://n.pr/1zsqPQH
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
04 Nov 14 UTC
Who are you voting for?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=930335846994096&set=p.930335846994096&type=1&theater
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MKECharlie (2074 D(G))
04 Nov 14 UTC
Prime Number Profile Stats
I just won a game, and realized that in so doing, many of my stats are now prime numbers.
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zultar (4180 DMod(P))
03 Nov 14 UTC
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Who made ghug a mod?
Bo, now ghug? What the hell is happening?
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Yellowjacket (835 D(B))
02 Nov 14 UTC
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I did it again
I just cooked with habanero and then rubbed my eyes. Im in an extraordianry abomt of pain right now. I can't even see what I tye.
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mumujan (100 D)
03 Nov 14 UTC
question on player status
what does it mean when the status of a country is listed as "left"?
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