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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
07 Oct 15 UTC
Does 0.9999..... = 1?
I had this debate with a friend. He insists it does. I do not believe it does. What does everyone here believe? (and yes, he already showed me the limits and such)
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A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
08 Oct 15 UTC
Anon gunboat
A member (not splitdiplomat) has asked that we anonymously advertise this new gunboat: gameID=168341
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TheMinisterOfWar (509 D)
06 Oct 15 UTC
BankDip tomorrow
And I'm so psyched!
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backscratcher (459 D)
26 Sep 15 UTC
Next SOW?
When is the next SOW?
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
When there is enough interest and there is none currently ongoing.

Valis2501
SoW Chancellor
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Is there currently one ongoing?
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Nope! My answer was not sarcastic by the way, threads like these and people posting on them help me gauge whether there's enough interest to drum up B 18 or so people required to run a school of war so I very much appreciate both you asking and anybody who's reading this I also speak up if they would be looking forward to 1, weather as a TA or a student
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Yeah, I'm down to help.
backscratcher (459 D)
26 Sep 15 UTC
I would very much enjoy participating in a game! :)
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
It's also been pointed out to me that the Peanut Gallery game is very SOW-like, and in fact, some, silly as they are, might hold it even higher in scope than the SOW. So those who need an immediate learning fix can also look there.

I'll put out some feelers and see if we can drum up another that will end before Christmas. That may not be easy however and the holiday break can wreck havoc on such things.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
I think the Peanut Gallery is sufficiently different from the SoW
I don't mind helping now I'm getting back into playing.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
That's awesome guys! Feel free to PM or comment below if you're also interested people.

Need 7 beginners to play
Need 7 TA's to 1 on 1 coach
Need 2 Professors to provide lectures and answer audience questions.
What are the qualifications needed (pretty sure I know but just as a recap)
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Beginners should already fully grasp all but the most complex and esoteric of rules, and be looking to focus on bringing their play to the next level.

TA's should be experienced players who can adeptly communicate and teach Diplomacy

Professors should be able to write lectures on basic and intermediate theory of press, strategy, and tactics, as well as be able to point out and highlight specific interesting interactions on the specific board. Ability to provide clear pedagogical answers to audience questions a plus.

Does that answer your question?
hehe pedagogical, what are you? an English teacher?
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Academic scientist =) I TA Biological Chemistry at MIT.
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
26 Sep 15 UTC
I was thinking we'd do another Gunboat SoW in the winter, maybe starting after Thanksgiving. Not sure if Gunboat SoW falls under Valis' direction or not, I stepped away from it after the first few.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
The most important qualification of course is time.
I expect it to be multiple hours a phase of Players talking to their TAs and vice a versa, especially in the beginning, as well as it being a high quality FP game among the players themselves. Combined with Lectures, Commentary, and Audience Answering of the Professor, as well as the behind the scene logistics, and you come close to 100 man-hours of effort a week easy for the whole thing. Anyone not actively engaging (NMR'ing, not TA'ing, not communicating to their TA, etc) disrespects and wastes that effort and it's something we've tried hard to honor for this series.

oh, and since this is an SRG I can't actually talk about it until I get mod approval. One second.
I haven't taken part in a SoW in a while so I'll play if there's enough space. I have TA'd before as well but I haven't played full press in a while so it would be nice to get some assistance on social/sneaky conversation.
*on a side note, have there been any SoW's on public press only?
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Our last SOW was a gunboat one, I ran it in the Summer.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Not that I don't like gunboat or GB SOW but it would be nice to alternate.

@Dr. Oct
No. For many reasons I don't think that would be a good idea.
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Ah OK I didn't remember who had taken over managing the gunboat ones. I used to do it a year or two ago.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Current organizer of the 150cc Club (http://tournaments.webdiplomacy.net/150cc-club)
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TA for 2014 Fall School of War (threadID=1193202)
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Chancellor for the 2015 Winter School of War Class (threadID=1234165)
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Chancellor for the 2015 Winter School of War Study Group (threadID=1234169)
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Chancellor for the 2015 Summer Gunboat School of War (threadID=1274605)
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2015 MAR GR Challenge Viceroy (threadID=1235485)
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2015 JUN GR Challenge Viceroy (threadID=1269259)
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
you TA'd in that one...didn't you!?
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
26 Sep 15 UTC
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Yeah yeah we get it Valis :)
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
I'm just throwing links up there for people curious. It's easy to copy pasta from my profile. I'm confused cause you were talking like you didn't know the summer one existed but I have you listed as a TA and from memory?
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Yeah I did, but I forgot you had managed it :/
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
Ah! I either did my job so poorly it's like I wasn't there, or so well it's like I wasn't there...
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
26 Sep 15 UTC
So, Chaqa, you going to help out?
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
26 Sep 15 UTC
I'll be a TA like usual. Preferably for gunboat, I haven't played much press the past year or so.
I would happily TA for gunboat
but would also happily be a student for press
Ogion (3817 D)
26 Sep 15 UTC
I'd be up for TAing as well.
basvanopheusden (2176 D)
26 Sep 15 UTC
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I'd be happy to do TA-ing for full press. I'd be even happier to do a prof, if you think I've got enough street cred by now.

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sirdallas (1202 D)
08 Oct 15 UTC
Diplomacy Lord of the Rings
Are there any plans for someone to release a webdiplomacy map
that is modeled after the LOTR or Game of Thrones map?
It would be sweeet.
Who do we message to create it??
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A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
07 Oct 15 UTC
It's "The Skagerrak" not just "Skagerrak"
TIL.
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fourofswords (415 D)
07 Oct 15 UTC
just joined up! I have questions!
I just joined. Looks good, but I have a few questions I haven't found answers to yet. One, I started a new game, cool. But how do I know which nation I am playing?
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
15 Sep 15 UTC
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JUN 2015 GRC Game 3 EOG
gameID=163866
3WD between RFE
My understanding is that a majority or totality of the participants are willing or planned for it to be a Total Disclosure game as well.
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Fluminator (1500 D)
07 Oct 15 UTC
Stephenie Meyer rewrote Twilight with a twist!
She rewrote the books with every character being gender swapped.
Now you can re-enjoy the classic in a new perspective with old female vampires and werewolves and a young teenage guy. What a brilliant idea and good use of your time! Meyers truly does keep on giving gifts to humankind.
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Baskineli (100 D(B))
06 Oct 15 UTC
Dealing with emotions following a good stab
Whenever someone stabs me in the game, I have a lot of negative emotions about it, to the point that I would choke this person, if I had the chance.

How do you deal with such emotions? How do you deal with stabs?
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Deinodon (379 D(B))
05 Oct 15 UTC
Diplo app?
Is there one? I access this through chrome on my iPhone. Is there a better way?
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diplomat61 (223 D)
07 Oct 15 UTC
Roll up, roll up for Classic and AM games
24 hour, PPSC, anon, high RR, 25 D
Classic: gameID=168219
Ancient: gameID=168220
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Espi (338 D)
07 Oct 15 UTC
First Tournament (Tempest in a Teapot)
So the Tempest in a Teapot tournament is happening this weekend. I believe that Valis and TheCaptain will be there, will anyone else be joining us? This will be my first Diplomacy Tournament (and first real F2F experience) so I am excited and horrified at the same time. Any tips for me are appreciated.

I look forward to meeting all who attend!
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Nescio (1059 D)
06 Oct 15 UTC
(+1)
And another one ...
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34450841
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Middelfart (1196 D)
06 Oct 15 UTC
Bugs in live games - countdown don't show real time
Hey guys

Lately I've experienced a bug, and I wonder if I'm the only one. When in a live game, everytime it's another phase, the time have already gone almost a minute, and sometimes, the timer can say I have 15-20 seconds left to do a move, but the game have already moved on to the next phase. Am I the only one experiencing this?
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denis (864 D)
03 Oct 15 UTC
Back for a game. WTA 48 Hours
Coming back to the site for a game or two. Set up a game, WTA, 48 hour phases. gameID=168163
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diplomat61 (223 D)
06 Oct 15 UTC
Players wanted: Ancient med
Anon, Full press, 24 hour turns, PPSC, 25 D
gameID=168220
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diplomat61 (223 D)
06 Oct 15 UTC
Players wanted: classic game
Anon, Full press, 24 hour turns, PPSC, 25 D
gameID=168240
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Ogion (3817 D)
18 Sep 15 UTC
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A serious downside to gunboat
When you are playing with a total fucking idiot you can't rant at them.
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Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
05 Oct 15 UTC
Hunt admits Tory plan to lower living standards of workers
http://www.scriptonitedaily.com/2015/10/05/jeremy-hunt-sums-up-the-tory-agenda-for-britain-in-a-single-sentence/
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Deinodon (379 D(B))
05 Oct 15 UTC
Game for ages 12 and less.
I've got an eleven year old nephew and a 12 year old ex-student that would like to play a game with others their age.
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diplomat61 (223 D)
04 Oct 15 UTC
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EOG: Dark days lie ahead / Haiku press
gameID=167265
Anon, PPSC, public press only, in haiku
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tvrocks (388 D)
25 Sep 15 UTC
(+1)
please lock this thread.
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Ogion (3817 D)
04 Oct 15 UTC
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CD Debts to deal with CDs
So, another idea: Those who CD reimburse the other players for (double?) their initial bets, payable only out of winnings.
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VashtaNeurotic (2394 D)
04 Oct 15 UTC
So..........
Just gonna leave this here: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/world/asia/afghanistan-bombing-hospital-doctors-without-borders-kunduz.html?_r=0
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
04 Oct 15 UTC
Steam Paradox Sale! + Any interest in an EU4 or CK2 multiplayer game?
What it says on the tin, really.
Let me know if you'd like to play EU4 multiplayer. Just gauging interest right now.
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TheGambla (10 DX)
01 Oct 15 UTC
Game
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=168050 Join our game pls we need people
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
01 Oct 15 UTC
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Extra! Extra! webDip Gunboat Highlights Episode 2!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXyq0A-aGzY

The second installment in which we get expert players to give analysis on a recent (gameID=167972) live game! Now with better audio! This week's video features Chaqa and CSteinhardt!
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seth24c (5659 D)
03 Oct 15 UTC
Live game sitter
something has come up and I don't have the time left to complete the two live games I am in, if you want to play a live game without messing up your own stats then pm me for details ;)
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shield (3929 D)
03 Oct 15 UTC
live gunboat 77 unjoinable?
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