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Polemarch (202 D)
22 May 15 UTC
New game feature possible?
Is it possible to add a feature which sets an upper and lower limit on the points a player must have to join the game?
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Yaniv (1323 D(S))
22 May 15 UTC
I would love to get your thoughts on possible variants:
(a) Standard game but with a fleet in Rome;
(b) Wildcard variant - once the countries have been distributed, each player can elect to build either a fleet or an army on any domestic coastal territory (and in the case of Saint-Petersburg can elect on which coast to build a fleet).
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EvanInc (102 D)
22 May 15 UTC
New Live Games
The Live Games Forum seems to have disappeared so for the time being I will post some live games here. gameID=161188 starts in 30 minutes
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smasia (150 D)
21 May 15 UTC
World World Diplomacy IX map
Does someone have a jDip version of World Diplomacy IX map to simulate the game, know how to do it of other possible sofware to simulate Diplomacy with world map?
Thank you!
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Tom Bombadil (4023 D(G))
19 May 15 UTC
Introducing friends to the game
Hello all. Long time no see. I'm looking to introduce three of my friends to the game and am looking for three reliable friendly players to help in their first game. I have prepped them on the site rules. The game will be not anonymous ( I think this is easier when learning) and will be 36 hour phases starting next week. Post if interested. Thanks
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taco6 (130 D)
21 May 15 UTC
Live Game
We need four more for a live game, it starts in 15 minutes. Can anyone join please
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smasia (150 D)
21 May 15 UTC
webdiplomacy.it
Dear admins,
Can I play both on webdiplomacy.it and here using the same credit and account? Thank you in advance.
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mromain (100 D)
02 May 15 UTC
Italy Italy Italy
Hi
I played only 5 games but.. 5 times I got Italy. Is it normal ?
Romain
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jason4747 (100 D)
21 May 15 UTC
Temporary take over (sitter option?)
If I know I have an upcoming time period where I will be off the grid, is there a process where I can have a volunteer take over temporarily? Thanks!
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KingCyrus (511 D)
20 May 15 UTC
Forum Column not working?
I can't see anything on the forum on the right side of my screen. It shows ths label "Forum," but doesn't show any of the threads underneath it.
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pangloss (363 D)
17 Apr 15 UTC
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DAILY TED
This thread includes selected excerpts from TED.
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JECE (1248 D)
30 Apr 15 UTC
Bernie Sanders is running for President of the United States
Any idea on how I could get a job working for his campaign?
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ChiaEstevez (100 D)
20 May 15 UTC
Possible meta-gaming?
There's a public game I'm currently in and another player mentioned that two players from this particular game have played a ton of public games together. When we asked, they admitted to being friend outside of the game. Isn't that against the rules? Thanks for clarification.
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BluJayWarrior (100 D)
19 May 15 UTC
vDiplomacy.com and WebDiplomacy.net
there's the vDiplomacy site where you can play more variations of diplomacy. Does that site have any correlation to WebDiplomacy? And if it does should my webdiplomacy account work there too? I tried to log in with this account but it didn't work. Thanks for help.
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Ranscott47 (2874 D)
20 May 15 UTC
Annie Get your Gunboat
We should call this a draw guys. Game prob never should've made it this far.
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JECE (1248 D)
13 May 15 UTC
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned this – worth reading in full
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v37/n10/seymour-m-hersh/the-killing-of-osama-bin-laden

Seymour Hersh is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter famous for his revelations about the My Lai masscre in Vietnam and the post-invasion torture at Abu Ghraib prison.
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
08 May 15 UTC
How are The Witcher games? 85% Off on Steam now.
Title says it all.
Ges (292 D)
08 May 15 UTC
I played the first one and quite enjoyed it. There is some sexual content, which you probably know already. The gameplay is generally interesting (with one moment of real frustration), Geralt must make some tough choices, and the characterizations and plot are strong.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
08 May 15 UTC
Why would I know about the sexual content already? Do I seem like that kind of guy? :P
I didn't, for the record. So for the choices, in what way does it make a difference to your game? Does it change who controls what, does it change who's on your side, does it change the missions you get? Is the game as a whole sandbox-y?
Ges (292 D)
08 May 15 UTC
Sorry, not implying anything -- the sexual content (tamer than most episodes of Game of Thrones) is what some people know the game series for. There are a number of side-quests (and a few main ones) that allow Geralt to act the womanizing sly dog that he is. For the record, the game is a whole lot of fun as a game, even if you roll your eyes at the R+-rated sexual stuff.

The game does force some choices in relationships and allies that change story elements, enable certain missions, and so forth. Usually, this amounts to "do you help X against Y, or Y against X?" The game seems very robust, however, and none of the choices I made boxed me into a corner later.

You also have some choices in leveling your character, but again, the game seems flexible enough that any number of builds will leave you with a fighting chance to the end. In RPG terms, Geralt is a gish (fighter/magic user) -- I focused on swordplay and potions, pretty much ignored spells, and had some fights that were very tough but rarely horrifying.

The one reaaally frustrating, and unskippable, encounter was a giant pain that took me many, many "reload saves" to get right. Once you get past it, though, the game is smooth sailing. Great story overall, good voice acting, a rich world, and a great lead character -- pick the thing up on Steam and let me know what you think.
Ges (292 D)
08 May 15 UTC
The game is not very sandbox-y, but in this case I think it is to the benefit of the final result in terms of story.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
08 May 15 UTC
Bought both. Thanks for the opinion!
steephie22 (182 D(S))
08 May 15 UTC
Both being 1 and 2.
2ndWhiteLine (2606 D(B))
08 May 15 UTC
Witcher? I hardly know 'er!
Ges (292 D)
08 May 15 UTC
Enjoy your journey from Kaer Morhen!
Ges (292 D)
08 May 15 UTC
@2ndWL: Neither did Geralt of Rivia, but that didn't slow him down any.
mendax (321 D)
08 May 15 UTC
I prefer the Elder Scrolls series, but that may not be an entirely fair comparison as Elder Scrolls is generally a lot more open.
Ges (292 D)
14 May 15 UTC
So Steephie, what are your first impressions of "Witcher?"
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
14 May 15 UTC
Elder scrolls for the win (but respect the witcher)
yassem (2533 D)
14 May 15 UTC
Witcher is the best thing that Poland ever contributed to the world : D
The books are pretty awesome too.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
15 May 15 UTC
@Ges: I played 83 minutes. Not a lot of spare time lately, and if there's someone online for Civ V, that has priority for me :-)
steephie22 (182 D(S))
15 May 15 UTC
That said, I guess I like it, although combat might be a bit simple unless I'm not getting that fully yet? Is it just picking the right stance and chaining left-clicks at the correct speed?
steephie22 (182 D(S))
15 May 15 UTC
Can I just throw away books etc. I already read btw?
steephie22 (182 D(S))
15 May 15 UTC
Or sell them somehow..?
Ges (292 D)
15 May 15 UTC
@Steephie: I remember the combat getting a bit more complex as you develop styles over time, but I've got the world's slowest reflexes, so the relative simplicity didn't bother me. I honestly don't remember what I did with the books that I found.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 May 15 UTC
Witcher III is wicked awesome. If you like the older ones you should get it when your new laptop arrives.
ssorenn (0 DX)
20 May 15 UTC
"Wicked awesome". The Bostonians.


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ILN (100 D)
17 May 15 UTC
Solve homelessness? Give them homes!
I found this very interesting, and it's a nice and efficient way of approaching the problem of homelessness. Until now the thinking went that giving the homeless homes was a joke and wouldn't solve anything except cost the government even more. As it turns out, providing homes for the homeless is not only a humane choice and improves their lives, it actually saves the government money. A money driven initiative with a positive human impact :)
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Yaniv (1323 D(S))
19 May 15 UTC
How can someone have negative points in play?
How can someone have negative points in play?
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JamesYanik (548 D)
19 May 15 UTC
So I'm Kinda Sleepy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QxsZufdpbo
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Chaqa (3971 D(B))
05 May 15 UTC
The Impossible: A Live World Game
Hey everyone. I'd like to attempt something impossible. Or, improbable, at least. A live world Diplomacy game. See below.
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flc64 (1963 D)
18 May 15 UTC
Player Locations?
What is the thread that has the link to our player locations?

Or the actual link?
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Jamiet99uk (865 D)
19 May 15 UTC
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Is the UK Chanceller Incompetent, illiterate, or just a liar?
UK inflation rate falls to -0.1%

Chancellor George Osborne says this should not be "mistaken" for deflation.
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woodyalien (100 D)
18 May 15 UTC
15 years later...
Yes, 15 years since I last played Diplomacy, though already using electronic judge thru email.
I want now to resume and relearn the game. I have already re-read rules.
Anyone willing to have a slow, patient and didactic game for rookies?
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A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
19 May 15 UTC
Anon Gunboat advert
gameID=160775 - gunboat, hidden draw votes, 24 hour turns, WTA, fun times.
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BluJayWarrior (100 D)
19 May 15 UTC
vDiplomacy.com and ebdiplom
There's a vDiplomacy
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KingCyrus (511 D)
19 May 15 UTC
Test Game for a Knewb
Calling all who have a lot of patience for someone who doesn't know what they are doing!
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Bastiat (100 D)
18 May 15 UTC
WWI History
For those who are interested in the actual history around Diplomacy, there is an interesting set of talks on the origins of WWI here: http://20committee.com/2015/05/13/new-thinking-on-the-origins-of-world-war-i-video/
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Sendler (418 D)
17 May 15 UTC
Donations via Bitcoin
Hey,
how about a Bitcoin Donation link?
not sure if anyone else would donate via bitcoin, I would though.
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
19 Apr 15 UTC
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webDip Player Map
Post here with your City, Country, and Color Preference to be added to the webDip Player Map!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zkz1OHicklqk.ky67Va8gNVi0
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