| Unknown - FuzzyLogic (Feb 22, 2010, 7:44 am) |
Welcome!
The fact that you're looking for more challenging games tells me you're not going to be ruining other peoples' fun rather contributing to it!
Crucial elements? I guess the most crucial is the proverbial "have fun"... enjoy the game, write lots of press, talk to everyone, and take stabs with a grain of salt, they're part of the game and should make it more fun.
-mike[Reply] |
| Unknown - txurce (Feb 21, 2010, 10:02 pm) |
| The only crucial element is to get your orders in on time. Communicativeness is also encouraged. Everything else is gravy. [Reply] |
| Anything I should know? - Huxleykrcc (Feb 21, 2010, 7:31 pm) |
I just joined, and I was wondering if there was anything I should know. I have about a dozen standard Face-to-face games and a few running on a silly facebook app at the moment, but I wanted to try something more serious...however, I'm concerned about ruining other people's fun if I join a game without understanding some crucial element of play-by-email Diplomacy. Any thoughts?
Thanks.[Reply] |
| Unknown (Community) txurce Feb 21, 10:02 pm |
| The only crucial element is to get your orders in on time. Communicativeness is also encouraged. Everything else is gravy. |
| Unknown (Community) FuzzyLogic Feb 22, 07:44 am |
Welcome!
The fact that you're looking for more challenging games tells me you're not going to be ruining other peoples' fun rather contributing to it!
Crucial elements? I guess the most crucial is the proverbial "have fun"... enjoy the game, write lots of press, talk to everyone, and take stabs with a grain of salt, they're part of the game and should make it more fun.
-mike |
| Anything I should know? (Community) Kenshi777 Feb 22, 12:52 pm |
Yup - from what I read above, I think you'll be a welcome addition indeed...
Enjoy the games (and if you're ready for a variant, I'll gladly give you a seat in the Sengoku game I have open)
B. |
| Face to Face Tournaments in Australia - deathblade_penguin (Feb 07, 2010, 5:31 am) |
Hey all,
If anyone is looking to play diplomacy face to face in australia, we have an upcoming tournament in Melbourne
Victorian Diplomacy Convention
Venue: The Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC
Dates: 6-7 March 2010, Labour Day Longweekend (in Vic)
Format: Multiple rounds of Diplomacy over 2 days; ‘Best 3’ count.
First Prize: Return airfares & accommodation to The Hague, Netherlands, to attend World DipCon in August 2010. (Value A$3000)
Other Prizes: Best Countries, Best Novice, the Victorian Diplomacy Champion perpetual trophy (since 198
Cost: $20 for the whole weekend; no extra charge for entry to the Boardgames event. ($10/day casual play)
For more information, contact Tristan totalhomicide(at)gmail.com[Reply] |
| welcome - Kenshi777 (Feb 07, 2010, 2:10 am) |
welcome to the group, if I may be so bold, I think you've found the best place to play Diplomacy anywhere on the internet...
B.[Reply] |
| Belated Introduction - Sean2010 (Feb 06, 2010, 8:26 pm) |
Hello, I'm Sean2010.
I joined not too long ago, and I'm presently playing for first game at the website.
I've been playing Diplomacy for about 13 years or so.
It all began after personal issues, and my uncle and I played a series of "Stratego" games. At first, my uncle began with the esteem boosting method of gameplay unaware that during my personal issues; a group of friends and I had been playing religiously. After this first couple of games, as my uncle puts it when he tells the story; I began getting cocky and he futily attempted knocking me down a peg. We had played something like 6 games that night, and I had bested him 4 out of 6.
On Sunday, I typically worked for my uncle doing odd jobs and such, and he began telling me about "Diplomacy" and how my oldest uncle, on my father's side, and him played 1 on 1 diplomacy games.
After a couple of games, I got my own board and had gotten into postal gameplay before I ended up playing an e-mail modern game, and ended playing at another internet site where I was told about this site.
When I told my uncle about it, his initial response had been, "I've created a monster".
Sean2010.[Reply] |
| welcome (Community) Kenshi777 Feb 07, 02:10 am |
welcome to the group, if I may be so bold, I think you've found the best place to play Diplomacy anywhere on the internet...
B. |
| DC 226 German EoG - jhack16 (Jan 28, 2010, 4:51 pm) |
Russia Sam Buck <Sam_Buck_Productions>
France Rob Bristol <rbristol>
Turkey Gregory Bim-Merle <gbimmerle>
England William Duncan <william>
Italy Tim Miller <thewizard>
Germany Joe Hackett <jhack16>
Austria Mike Hoffman <mrh>
Hi Guys,
Firstly a big thank you to our patient and tireless GM Hugh Apolley. For over a year Hugh dealt with us all in a friendly and cheerful style, never once complaining, and always reliable. Hugh, take a bow please, a truly great GM. Moderators please note!
This was my first Gunboat game, and I found the dynamics completely different to the regular game. Not knowing who your opponents are is one thing, not being able to communicate other than thru public press makes the game a different challenge altogether!
Early on. I as Germany misread French intentions, got stabbed and lost MUN as a result.... I held on, but by the time I had stablised things, England had conquered the North, was in denmark, and to survive I had to become his vassal. Bill's press was a highlight of the game, witty, entertaining and diversive, I looked forward eagerly to any words of wisdom he cared to share...
After the early elimination of the slightly boastful France (sorry Rob!) and Russia (Sam), Italy and Austria held on for quite a period but eventually succumbed, (thanks Tim and Mike) leaving me, (Germany) Bill(England) and Gregory (Turkey) to fight it out.
Myself and England struck up a relationship thru press and over the board tactics, while Turkey ploughed ahead on his own, very successfully, with little or no press for us in the West to feed on..
This policy appeared to pay dividends as England and I had a couple of crisises and our alliance nearly fell apart. Bill as England with all those fleets always had the whip hand on me, despite my best efforts. Eventually I decided I could only win with Bill, as Turkey was too strong for me to be able to fight on two fronts.
Once Turkey saw that our alliance looked unbreakable, some mischevious press started to appear, trying to break the tenuous alliance, but really, it was too little too late. While England luxuriously sent his fleets (at what looked to me a very slow pace) into the Med I was engaged in a torrid land battle with Turkey. I have to say that Gregory was a worthy opponent, seeing my every weakness and with an incredible eye for the sharp counter attack. So despite having overwhelming forces myself and England were taking years to overcome Greg.
In the end, it was inevitable that Turkey would fall. A three way might have a fairer result, but I felt that while myself and Bill worked hard on our relationship, and came thru many difficult moments, I felt rightly or wrongly, that Turkey had not fully participated in terms of press and communication, (sorry Gregory) and so I held on for the two way.
A great game, I learned a lot, my thanks to all the players and to an outstanding GM, Hugh.
Thanks guys,
Joe Hackett  [Reply] |
| somebody should have answered this before now... - Kenshi777 (Jan 28, 2010, 3:35 pm) |
case in point that these message boards don't get enough attention -
First, allow me to welcome you to DiplomaticCorp, albeit belatedly, and suggest that you monitor the webpage often, particularly the "Open Games" option at the top of the page. Selecting that link will take you to a listing of the games that are currently open and looking for players. Selecting Join this game! there will trigger the email process between the GM and yourself. The GM of the game will typically explain everything else you need to know (other players, deadlines, maps, etc.)
Once you have a game going, browse the site for all the cool gee whiz features like the statistics, DipWiki, variant listings, and of course the rankings.
It's also a very good idea to have an adjudicator program (I suggest Realpolitik) on your computer for use in games. Google "Realpolitik Sourceforge" and you should be able to download the most recent version.
Aside from that, I would also invite you to join the Facebook page for the group (search for Diplomaticcorp).
If you're still looking for a game, and open to variants, I have open slots in my game of Sengoku available right now...jump on in, as long as you're willing to commit to playing the game through to completion.
- B.[Reply] |
| Eternal Sunshine #37 Released - February 2010 Issu... - diplomacyworld (Jan 28, 2010, 10:37 am) |
Issue #37 of Eternal Sunshine has now been released! More of the usual foolishness, including columns from Andy York, Jack McHugh, and Paul Milewski....Part 3 of Fire and Rain...the latest rounds of By Popular Demand and the ES Movie Quote Quiz...Letters, Movie Reviews, and more!
You can find it in the ES Yahoo group in pdf format at
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/eternal_sunshine_diplomacy/
Or in both pdf and html format at
http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/DW/
Check it out, and send some feedback! Also, if you're playing in games, remember February is a SHORT MONTH! Don't wait till the last minute!
Direct links to the zine are:
http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/dw/eshtml37.htm
and
http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/DW/es37.pdf
Enjoy![Reply] |
| Unknown - FuzzyLogic (Jan 06, 2010, 3:25 pm) |
Where is everybody?
Busily blitzing away?
Don't MAKE me post again... I'll do it![Reply] |
| Diplomacy World #108 Has Been Released - Winter 20... - diplomacyworld (Jan 05, 2010, 6:37 pm) |
Diplomacy World #108, the Winter 2009 Issue, has just been released. You can find it in pdf format both on the Diplomacy World website (www.diplomacyworld.net) and in the DW Yahoo group (http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/diplomacyworld/)
Inside this issue (which had a theme of Face to Face Diplomacy) you'll find:
Jack McHugh on Favorite Con Memories
Dave Simpson on the Future of FTF Diplomacy in the UK
Steve Cooley on You Might Be a Loser If...
Chris Sham on How to Write for DW the Easy Way
Strategy & Tactics Articles from Greg Duenow, Joshua Danker-Dake, Alex Maslow, and Richard Hannon
3 more game years of the Demo Game of the "Known World" variant
and MUCH MORE!
Check the issue out and let me know what you think. Feedback is important![Reply] |
| Unknown - FuzzyLogic (Jan 04, 2010, 10:03 am) |
| Really! Who's next? Our waiting list for GM's carried us thru the last few months but now it's time for everyone to step up again! [Reply] |
| Unknown - TheGhostmaker (Dec 31, 2009, 1:40 pm) |
| Anyone? [Reply] |
| GMs hiding in the shadows? - FuzzyLogic (Dec 21, 2009, 9:02 am) |
Well step up and run a game!
We've been on cruise control for the last few months with a line of GM's stretching out the door and around the corner, but w the winter rush of games starting, that line has whittled down to 1. The current standard game will start around the end of the year, so we're looking to line up some GM's for January. Need 2-3 volunteers. Who's up for it??
-mike[Reply] |
| Unknown (Community) FuzzyLogic Jan 04, 10:03 am |
| Really! Who's next? Our waiting list for GM's carried us thru the last few months but now it's time for everyone to step up again! |
| Unknown (Community) FuzzyLogic Jan 06, 03:25 pm |
Where is everybody?
Busily blitzing away?
Don't MAKE me post again... I'll do it! |
| Unknown - AceRimmer (Dec 10, 2009, 11:06 pm) |
| I think the logo is marvelous, and I wouldn't want to change it. In fact, the only issue I have with color schemes is in the adjudications page -- I think it's blue text on a red background? I find it hard to read. But otherwise, I'm content with the site. Then again, I'm sure there's an artist in the club capable of designing something eye-popping. [Reply] |
| Time to change the sheets? - FuzzyLogic (Dec 09, 2009, 9:58 am) |
Your room always looks so nice after a fresh set of sheets go on the bed right? With the corners all tucked and a pattern you havent seen for a while, it looks new - comfy - and refreshing... Well dc has had our same look and feel since we went live. Not to suggest we dont change our sheets -- but we've had the same dark blue & red colors for so long. Is it time for a new look?
Are there any artists out there who could help w some new graphics, color schemes, or layout? Our logo is pretty primary-color based - red white blue yellow... should we keep that? Do we want something more original?
Just looking for ideas...
-mike[Reply] |
| Unknown (Community) AceRimmer Dec 10, 11:06 pm |
| I think the logo is marvelous, and I wouldn't want to change it. In fact, the only issue I have with color schemes is in the adjudications page -- I think it's blue text on a red background? I find it hard to read. But otherwise, I'm content with the site. Then again, I'm sure there's an artist in the club capable of designing something eye-popping. |
| DC Moving! - FuzzyLogic (Oct 22, 2009, 11:35 am) |
On Friday 10/23/09 the diplomaticcorp.com site will go down to be moved from our current hosting facility in California to Chicago. There will be a landing page up in it's place until the site comes back up mid next week.
Games should go on as normal via email. Any site updates can be done once we come back online. If you have any questions, toss them out here today, since Friday the forums (and all other site functionality) will be suspended temporarily.
Emails to any dcXXX(at)diplomaticcorp.com forum address will be held in a holding account until the site comes back up.
Thank you,
-mike
Order of the Lion
www.diplomaticcorp.com[Reply] |
| World Series Diplomacy Tournament - TheGhostmaker (Oct 20, 2009, 6:28 am) |
Not really sure where I should be posting this, but I'll put it here, and please move it if I'm wrong.
I'm posting to ask if anyone on this site is interested in playing in the inter-site World Series Diplomacy tournament that I am running in the New Year.
Details are explained in the latest issue of Diplomacy World:
http://www.diplomacyworld.net/pdf/dw107.pdf
Hopefully I'll remember to check back here to answer any questions
Ghost[Reply] |
| Unknown (Community) TheGhostmaker Dec 31, 01:40 pm |
| Anyone? |
| Diplomacy World #107 Has Been Released - Fall 2009... - diplomacyworld (Oct 07, 2009, 12:29 pm) |
Diplomacy World #107, the Fall 2009 issue, has just been released. You can find it at the official Diplomacy World website:
http://www.diplomacyworld.net
and at the Diplomacy World Yahoo group:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/diplomacyworld/
Inside this issue you’ll find articles such as:
The Diplomacy World Variant Design Contest
Jim Burgess and Edi Birsan on Balance of Power
Numerous reports from HuskyCon VII
New DW Technology Editor Chris Babcock’s take on the future of on-line Diplomacy
New DW Strategy & Tactics Editor Joshua Danker-Dake on finding purpose when victory is unattainable
The final two years of the DW Demo Game “After the Rapture” plus all the EOG statements
And much much more!
Take a look, and if you get a moment send us some feedback at diplomacyworld(at)yahoo.com[Reply] |
| Hello, I'm new - FRIGATE (Oct 02, 2009, 7:33 pm) |
Hello, I'm new to this website, but not to Diplomacy (I have a few years under my belt)
I wanted to say hi to everyone (not sure where else to do that) and also ask if there is any place to find more site info? The interface here is different from anything I've ever used before.[Reply] |
| somebody should have answered this before now... (Community) Kenshi777 Jan 28, 03:35 pm |
case in point that these message boards don't get enough attention -
First, allow me to welcome you to DiplomaticCorp, albeit belatedly, and suggest that you monitor the webpage often, particularly the "Open Games" option at the top of the page. Selecting that link will take you to a listing of the games that are currently open and looking for players. Selecting Join this game! there will trigger the email process between the GM and yourself. The GM of the game will typically explain everything else you need to know (other players, deadlines, maps, etc.)
Once you have a game going, browse the site for all the cool gee whiz features like the statistics, DipWiki, variant listings, and of course the rankings.
It's also a very good idea to have an adjudicator program (I suggest Realpolitik) on your computer for use in games. Google "Realpolitik Sourceforge" and you should be able to download the most recent version.
Aside from that, I would also invite you to join the Facebook page for the group (search for Diplomaticcorp).
If you're still looking for a game, and open to variants, I have open slots in my game of Sengoku available right now...jump on in, as long as you're willing to commit to playing the game through to completion.
- B. |
| Eternal Sunshine #33 Now Posted - October 2009 Iss... - diplomacyworld (Sep 30, 2009, 2:04 pm) |
The October 2009 issue of Eternal Sunshine is now available, both in the ES Yahoo group at
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/eternal_sunshine_diplomacy/
in pdf format, or in pdf and html format in the Diplomacy section of my personal website at
http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/DW/
Lots of fun this issue, including a new column contributor (you'll have to look to see who), the return of Albion, Part 3 of I'm No Edward Norton, the end of the latest By Popular Demand game (and the beginning of the next one) an dmuch more. Enjoy! Check it out and send me some letters, orders, and feedback![Reply] |
| Eternal Sunshine #32 Now Posted - September 2009 I... - diplomacyworld (Aug 25, 2009, 9:52 pm) |
Eternal Sunshine #32, the new September issue, has just been released. You can find it in pdf format in the Eternal Sunshine Yahoo group at:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/eternal_sunshine_diplomacy/
or in both html or pdf format in the Diplomacy section of my personal website at:
http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/DW/
Included in this issue you will find:
Part Eight of Halfway Home at the Halfway House
Part Two of I’m No Edward Norton
Letters
Hypothetical Questions of the Month
Football Prediction Contest Picks
Movie Reviews
Issue #10 of Jack McHugh’s Brain Farts
Another great column from Paul Milewski
Out of the WAY #11 by Andy York
Gamestarts in Diplomacy and Gunboat
Plenty of Game Openings – Diplomacy, Gunboat, Fog of War, and more
Complete and utter hilarity and chaos in the Deviant Diplomacy II game
And much more!
Check this issue out (and all previous issues as well, which are available on both sites), and drop me a line with comments, criticisms, suggestions, ideas, letters, game entries, columns, or anything else![Reply] |
| still playing? - Kenshi777 (Aug 24, 2009, 10:02 pm) |
...but you're still playing occasionally here I hope? Never got a chance to tangle (or perhaps even cooperate) over a board with you in ACD or here...and Trout informed me it was an experience not to be missed...
B.[Reply] |
| me personally... - Kenshi777 (Aug 24, 2009, 9:57 pm) |
...I don't see long-running games and tourneys as a bad thing. Most of the PBEM games I've played in any community (Cat23, ACD, and now DC) have typically been at least 6 months, some lasting well beyond a year. Those are the best kind of games - plenty of time to ponder and really shine to the best of your ability.
Now granted, finding GMs willing to run such games can be difficult, and you almost have to allow for GM and player induced breaks (within reason and specified limits) for no-kidding-real-life-gets-in-the-way-reasons. But if such considerations were allowed (since I have two jobs, and my wife has two plus grad school), then yes, I would be willing to GM such a game, and there's no reason I can think of why two tourneys running concurrently would necessarily be a bad thing.
A lowly-yet-vocal DC newbie...
B.[Reply] |
| DC Newsletter - Aug 09 - FuzzyLogic (Aug 24, 2009, 8:22 pm) |
Diplomaticcorp Newsletter – August 2009
For those of you paying attention, I’m going to number this newsletter IXII, in honor of Steve who numbered his newsletters in no particular sequence whatsoever.
Believe it or not, this newsletter is important. Why the urgency this time around? As many of you have heard, dc has undergone some major changes this year. The most notable is that Steve Lytton, the guy who started it all, has after 10 years of service to diplomaticcorp, retired from his position as Moderator.
“Are you serious?? Can this be true??” I hear you say…
Yes. I’m serious, and it is true. Steve started dc way back in the year 2000, with the likes of Tony, Felix, Salim, David, Dan, and Jon. (see the About Us page, online.) Since then Steve’s dedication to the site has been matched by no other. He is known to every GM as the guy that would badger them incessantly to keep their games moving, and he was known to players as the deathblade penguin, the flightless bird, the outstanding diplomat who has alone, achieved the rank of the Order of the Alliance – the highest rank ever achieved by a dc player. Steve’s efforts to first of all create our wonderful club – and then grow it into something great are truly remarkable.
With such a major change like this, it's hard for anyone to fathom what the impact will be on dc, and it would have been much more bearable if not for also losing another dc legend/Moderator the previous month - our own Sanford Odonnell, aka Former Trout! We all know Trout is famous for running 10 games at a time flawlessly, and doing about 75% of the data entry on the website - training new GMs on how to use the tools we have, cleaning up the game pages, and keeping everything here in top top shape. Trout's tech-savvy approach to diplomaticcorp has lead to the extensive, accurate, and data-rich environment we have here today. From the game stats, to the the Companion Knights, to the Light Brigade, to the vast swathes of information he has tabulated in the DipWiki, no words can sum up Trout's contributions to dc over the last couple years.
Fortunately like all things involving change, this is not an end, but a transition. I can remember clear back in the day when Steve and Tony invited me to join them at the helm of dc. It was truly an honor, and something I never thought would be possible. Well today I'm pleased to extend this same offer to Garry Bledsoe, and even more ecstatic that he has accepted the position! Joining our team, Garry is officially a moderator of Diplomaticcorp - here to help lead the club into the coming years. Garry has been a friend of mine for a long time, predating our play here at dc when we were at another club. Since dragging him over for dc96 - Return of the Fog, Garry has been a major advocate of improving game quality, reducing NMR's, and putting in place mechanisms for keeping games moving. His efforts are sure to be appreciated by all!
Now what better way to get started as a Moderator, than by winning the Winter Blitz! That's right, with not a single solo previously, Garry has swept the WB09 with back-to-back wins in dc233 and dc246. Congratulations are due for Garry's dominating triumph, and also to Dan, winner of the Top Round 1, and Nigel, winner of the Top Round 2 for solos of their own. Prizes for the Best Stab and Best Press are currently being voted upon. Be sure to follow in the WB thread of the forum for further info.
With the Winter Blitz wrapping up, it's time to look forward to our next little tournament - this one much smaller - the DC Invitational. Going on its fourth year, this little tourney was designed to bring together the best of the best in a quaint format featuring only 1 or 2 boards. This is a qualifier tournament, where players are selected based on some fairly random criteria set forth by Steve back in 2006. Things like - Top Rated, Top New Player, Winner of the WB, and Winner of the DCI. This year we're adding a few categories including Most Promising New GM, Top Light Brigade, Top Companion Knight, and Best Survivor. Invites have gone out tonight - watch the DCI forum for further info!
On a rather unrelated matter, I have to ask - what is it about France that they perform so badly here at dc? See online, under Statistics - in 158 Standard games played, France has managed the fewest Solos of anyone save for Italy, at only 6 total wins - and is not making up for it with Draws either. Traditionally supposed to be a powerhouse alongside Germany and Russia - for having easy 5-center starts, and access to both the northern and southern waters - why is it that France is doing so mediocre overall?
This has been a hectic year for our community, with so much going on and all these changes. Standard games are launching about every 10 days, and 3 variants are currently up on the Open Games board. I'd like to thank all of you for your efforts in making dc such a lively place. Everything anyone does here is completely voluntary, so to everyone who's stepped up to help with a tournament, run a game, or take on a replacement role, your efforts are appreciated, and they make dc a great place for Diplomacy. If you have ideas on ways to improve the club, be sure to post online, or use the anonymous feedback form. If you'd like to take on a more active role - whether your preference is to update statistics, create variants, document strategies, publicize our community, or anything else - any way in which you want to help, be sure to let Garry or msyelf know.
Thank you,
-mike
Order of the Garter
www.diplomaticcorp.com[Reply] |
