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principians (881

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01 Oct 15 UTC
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umpqua

45th mass shooting in america in 2015

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shield (3929

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03 Oct 15 UTC

12h game of modern dip

gameID=168131

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Deinodon (379

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03 Oct 15 UTC

1,408 balanced reduced latin squares.

Once a half a year or so ago on here, I mentioned this paper http://condor.depaul.edu/mash/Diplomacy.pdf and how I'd really like to get my hand on some of those squares. Well, Tim McMurry sent me 1,408 reduced latin squares to be used in balanced diplomacy tournaments.

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Dannyux (282

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02 Oct 15 UTC

How long does it take a 5 min game ?

How long does it take a 5 min game ?

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Doug7878 (1590

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02 Oct 15 UTC

Classic Gunboat Anon WTA 120D 92%RR

Classic Gunboat - Anon, WTA, 120

, 92% RR, Hidden draw votes

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jmo1121109 (3812

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02 Oct 15 UTC

Excel Question

If anyone has a surface pro 3 could you run the following code in Excel's VBA immediate window: ? application.operatingsystem
and let me know what you get?

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Jamiet99uk (1307

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02 Oct 15 UTC

Nuclear Armageddon

The UK Labour Party's new leader, Jeremy Corbyn, is being attacked by some people because he said he would not use nuclear weapons, if he was Prime Minister in future.

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orathaic (1009

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01 Oct 15 UTC

Equality vs Equity

"A state of equality still leaves the most marginalized groups as they are: oppressed." Discuss
(From: https://medium.com/@elierlick/why-equality-is-toxic-to-the-transgender-movement-f176634bbd3f )

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damian (675

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17 Sep 15 UTC

Anyone up for a game or two?

WTA, full press, 36hour, 99%+ RR only.

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ConorK (100

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29 Sep 15 UTC
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The Art of Correspondence in the Game of Diplomacy

Hi folks, I just wanted to alert the webdip community to my new book. I've finally completed a two-year study of what makes for effective negotiations (and what doesn't work so well). http://www.amazon.com/Art-Correspondence-Game-Diplomacy-ebook/dp/B015XAJFM0/ Thanks, Conor

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wjessop (100

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20 Sep 15 UTC
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Mafia XII: X-Men Apocalypse

See inside for details.

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Durga (3609

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01 Oct 15 UTC

Share your sweet tunes

What do you beautiful webdippers like to listen to when you're getting ready for the stab? I'm looking for new music, please share good things :)

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MrcsAurelius (3051

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17 Sep 15 UTC

Top 100 GR game. Full press. Anon. WTA.

Hi all, I want to try and play one more game before I take a break again. Some games I played the past months have been great, others a bit disappointing. Overall I still think GR is the best indicator for a noNMR high level of press game, as it was three years ago before I returned to the site. So for my last game before my break I'd like to try and set up a top 100 GR game. Is there anyone out there willing to spar?

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TheGambla (10

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01 Oct 15 UTC

My Game

Join my game pls i need people http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=168050

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TheMinisterOfWar (509

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16 Sep 15 UTC
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Off to work to play Diplomacy

Today I'm in the fantastic position that I'm off to work to play Diplomacy. Or at least, GM it. A local bank is setting up a game for 300 (!) employees, in a trajectory to kickstart discussions about trust and audacity in company culture. I'm really interested: have others ever used Diplomacy in a professional setting? Maybe we're on to something.

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backscratcher (459

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30 Sep 15 UTC

Help with strategy for Amer. Empire?

Could someone who has good experience with Fall of the American Empire please PM me? I have a question.

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peterwiggin (15158

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29 Sep 15 UTC

The Art of Correspondence in the Game of Diplomacy

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Correspondence-Game-Diplomacy-ebook/dp/B015XAJFM0/

Somebody should read this and tell us if it's any good.

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ejb0527 (1012

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30 Sep 15 UTC

Is forum allowed to give game advice?

Please respond

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abgemacht (1076

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29 Sep 15 UTC
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A Perfect Example of Why a Knew Player Shouldn't Start With a RR of 100%

userID=74305 joined this evening and promptly CD'd in both of his games. He should have never been allowed into a game with a RR limit of 80%.

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diplomat61 (223

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27 Sep 15 UTC

Ready vs Not Ready

Are players confused by the Ready/Not Ready button?

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steephie22 (182

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23 Sep 15 UTC

So I have permission to use a 3D printer for my boardgame prototype..

Now I need 3

models to print and use as units. I need tanks, infantry, helicopters, planes, artillery, battleships, factories, territory markers (flags or more creative) and possibly the resources oil, iron, gold and aluminium depicted somehow..
Could I find files for those somewhere? Thoughts?

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abgemacht (1076

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28 Sep 15 UTC
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webDip Live Gunboat Highlights Game 2

Valis and I went on a D&D bender last weekend, so we didn't advertise very well, but we still want to do this so let's get a game going tonight! 8PM EST. Solo and get interviewed! Express interest below!

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beniliusbob (0

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27 Sep 15 UTC

How does PPSC work?

I thought that in PPSC you always, no matter what, hey points according to the number of SCs you control. But someone in game told me that if you draw, all the points are split among survivors.

Can someone clarify for me?

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orathaic (1009

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28 Sep 15 UTC

Robot workers and an oversupply of labour

just reading some lite economics news. Morgan Stanley did an analysis recently and blame everything on demographics (and the inclusion of Chinese and former Soviet workers into a global workforce)

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diplomat61 (223

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28 Sep 15 UTC
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Downloading map files

I would like to download the maps for each turn in the 30-odd games I have played. Downloading each is painful, is there a way to download all those for game?

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rbeyers (100

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28 Sep 15 UTC

rules question

suppose Russia is trying to move to Bulgaria from Rumania (1 army). At the same time Turkey is trying to move to Bulgaria from Con (1 army). At the same time, Austria is trying to move to Bulgaria from Serbia with support from Greece.

will the unit from Serbia make the move?

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abgemacht (1076

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24 Sep 15 UTC
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Come play world of warships with ss and me

^

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backscratcher (459

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23 Sep 15 UTC

Any good advice on Italy in Modern?

Whp can give me some good quality advice on how to do well at playing Italy in Modern?

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orathaic (1009

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27 Sep 15 UTC
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ok, time for some contraversy: Is Cereal Soup?

I haven't posted much this last week; So i thought i'd post this rather polarising topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ak89FwYeI

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Valis2501 (2850

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18 Sep 15 UTC
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Highlighted Live Game(s) this weekend.

Hello Everyone! As above, below.

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Chaqa (3971 )
19 Sep 15 UTC

I'm home. What exactly is the procedure/way we're doing this?

abgemacht (1076 )
19 Sep 15 UTC
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I believe the next scheduled game is at 9pm EST. Valis will make the game and post it here.

AncientMemories (635 )
19 Sep 15 UTC

Does the game already have enough people? Also, are we talking about tonight or tomorrow night? I've been meaning to get back involved...

abgemacht (1076 )
19 Sep 15 UTC
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We are still looking for people for tonight's game.

Valis2501 (2850 )
19 Sep 15 UTC
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In 10 minutes I'll create a game. I'll post a link here. Currently there are 0 people signed up for it. I'd love to have you play! We're gonna try to limit it to 1-2 highlight games per week

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

well it was 10 minutes since I wrote that in my browser but I had some logistical difficulties so the games are actually up right now
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=167595
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=167596
Turns out there is a 50 character limit for game names.
They were supposed to be
GB Highlight webDiplomacy Youtube Series Game 1 played on 9/19/2015 at 9pm EST
and
FP Highlight webDiplomacy Youtube Series Game 1 played on 9/19/2015 at 9pm EST

abgemacht (1076 )
20 Sep 15 UTC
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Two great games, guys, let's get at least one of them going!

bo_sox48 (5202 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

I have a date, can't play :L

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

just don't meta you fucking noob
don't date anyone that doesn't dip
that's my motto
so far I've upheld it with rather impressive conviction and consistency.

bo_sox48 (5202 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

She doesn't dip but she rolls

abgemacht (1076 )
20 Sep 15 UTC
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I'm pretty sure you could play a gb game on your phone while on your date.

bo_sox48 (5202 )
20 Sep 15 UTC
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Pretty sure my hands will be otherwise occupied.

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

To bring this a bit back more on topic:
I will be leaving the games if I think they will fill up. Just a bit of a consistency/logistical/ethical thing for commentary. Don't take it as a bad thing.

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

TIL that bo_sox48 has a pet bass (the fish)

abgemacht (1076 )
20 Sep 15 UTC
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We just need 3 more people!

bo_sox48 (5202 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

I told him that my bass subs shake my entire room and he still thinks I'm talking about a fish.

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

that's a pretty strong fish! I bet it's over a food long

bo_sox48 (5202 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

Five dollar food long

abgemacht (1076 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

WE'RE SO CLOSE

Fluminator (1500 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

Lol. Gunboat sucks. Yolo

Fluminator (1500 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

I'll try, but I may end up being an example of what not to do. ;)

abgemacht (1076 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

Good luck everyone!

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

Wait my bed isn't made yet!

AncientMemories (635 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

Count me in for next week! I'm an RA nowadays and I'm covering someone's desk shift tonight so they can go to the game, which means I can't guarantee play

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

Looking forward to it =)

Chaqa (3971 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

So how is commentary being done again?

Valis2501 (2850 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

For these we're making 10 minute high light videos after the fact. Not full game commentary. In the future we'd like to do a big, live, full game commentary one.

Chaqa (3971 )
20 Sep 15 UTC
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But why male models?

abgemacht (1076 )
20 Sep 15 UTC
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Well played Czech. We'll certainly have a lot to talk about.

Chaqa (3971 )
20 Sep 15 UTC

I'll copy my message from the chat:
"
I was never aware there was an Italian fleet in the English Channel... the red line was covering the color and I didn't realize it was a green box. So when I lost Belgium I was surprised and had to react quickly. My fleets were far away worried about Russia, and I hadn't quite gotten into stalemate mode completely... oh well.

And then I lost Munich."

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