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Middelfart (1196

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15 Jul 15 UTC
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Why do we have to wait on someone who can't retreat but only destrouy his unit?

The subject says it all. Just wondering if there is an explanation for it?

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16 Jul 15 UTC

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Light Speed Diplomacy

I'm hosting a live match right now and there's still 9 slots remaining, so if anyone's interested go here and join up :
gameID=164627

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JamesYanik (548

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Replacements Needed

Austria AND England have CDed, so this shitty live game needs to be spruced up. Come on people, help me out here.
gameID=164625

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2ndWhiteLine (2736

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15 Jul 15 UTC
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What makes someone "good" at gunboat?

Is it a specific set of skills? Good strategy? Communicating? What makes someone like SplitDiplomat better at gunboat than MadMarx?

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New Horizon - Congrats to NASA

A brilliant achievement - the first lowres pic is up. http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/14/the-big-picture-best-pluto-image/

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basvanopheusden (2176

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Favorite openings for each country

I'm curious what all y'all like to play on the first move, and if there are any patterns in your preferences for each country. Post your favorite Spring 1901 move here!

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bo_sox48 (5202 )
15 Jul 15 UTC

@gold ... 50% odds are terrible as Italy. There is no reason for you to do anything in 1901 as Italy that won't basically end up in your favor 100% of the time. Besides, the consequence you face 100% of the time by attacking Austria is giving Turkey an easy path into either Russia or the Balkans, neither of which are favorable to you.

There is no need for complicated analysis. Don't attack Austria. You can always point out instances where it worked, but for every one of those, I can point out one where it didn't in my 500+ games here. 50/50 is awful for Italy.

A_Tin_Can (2234 )
15 Jul 15 UTC

If attacking Austria is a problem for Italy, Italy is not sending or receiving the right press.

Sure, there are games where it wouldn't work (for example, I suspect it would be bad if bo was Turkey), but if the winds are right, and are responded to in the right way, you can have a far greater success rate than 50%.

StackelbergFollower (1463 )
15 Jul 15 UTC

I think there's a big difference between attacking Austria in the early game, and attacking Austria in 1901. I've had success with both, and also with strong IA alliances, but the conventional wisdom that it pays for Italy and Austria not to fight each other in 1901 is probably right most of the time. You need a lot of confidence in Russia and/or Turkey for the 1901 attack to pay off as Italy, and that's often hard to come by in 1901.

bo_sox48 (5202 )
15 Jul 15 UTC

ATC, by 1903, there has generally been enough movement to make it happen without worrying about Turkey, particularly when he and Austria have joined together against Russia. If Austria is dumb enough to leave you two centers, it might work too. These things won't happen in 1901 and typically not 1902. As such, those attacks rarely work unless other players are idiots and don't take advantage.

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13 Jul 15 UTC

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New Maunder Minimum?

www.sciencealert.com/a-mini-ice-age-is-coming-in-the-next-15-years
NB: solar predictions are even harder than climate predictions...

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Hellenic Riot (1626

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06 Jul 15 UTC

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Replacement Germany Wanted

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2ndWhiteLine (2736

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05 Jul 15 UTC

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Colorado IUD Experiment

See inside.

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JamesYanik (548

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14 Jul 15 UTC

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Diplomacy Simulators

The Classic Diplomacy maps have several simulators (Sandbox/Practice Modes) outside this site, such as Backstabbr or SourceForge. The other 4 variants on this site have no simulators that I could find, so does anyone know where some are? AncMed, Modern2, Empire4, World9

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SandgooseXXI (113

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12 Jul 15 UTC
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Big news gents

I know I don't come on here often, but when I do, it's to tell you all I am going to have a baby boy. :D

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11 Jul 15 UTC

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Gunboat from Italy

I here and have internet but don't have time for press.

So, I want to play the abomination of the game, gunboat

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14 Jul 15 UTC

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Does a player who left the game share in a draw?

I searched the rules and I didn't see anything. It says 'surviving' players. So if a player left, but still has SCs and units, is he a survivor?

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12 Jul 15 UTC
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I made a thing

I made cheese at home today. Here is a picture of my cheese and some store bought bread and berries. Rejoice.
http://imgur.com/p09rcFa

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Valis2501 (2850

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04 Jul 15 UTC

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Recruitment for Gunboat SOW - Summer 2015

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for TA's and Students for a Gunboat SOW. See inside.

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IshmaelGuantanamoIV (100

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13 Jul 15 UTC

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Replacement needed; In good position

gameID=164109 Turkey needed, already taken BS and two supply centers.

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TheMarauder (1270

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13 Jul 15 UTC

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Quick rules question

I'm a little unsure about how coasts affect support orders. Consider the following scenario: England has a fleet in Norway and a fleet in the Gulf of Bothnia. Even though the fleet in Gulf of Bothnia cannot move to StP's north coast, can it support Norway's move to StP's north coast?

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09 Jul 15 UTC

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Reasons for space exploration...

science.howstuffworks.com/10-reasons-space-exploration-matters.htm

Discuss.

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09 Jul 15 UTC

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Cops frequently lie in the course of their work to coerce 'confessions'...

And then we are expected to accept their testimony in court to vote guilty to convict someone and send them to prison. When should a career where lying is an integral part of the job disqualify someone's court testimony?

http://truthvoice.com/2015/07/san-diego-defense-attorney-explains-10-ways-cops-are-allowed-to-lie/

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Frost_Faze (102

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13 Jul 15 UTC

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Second post, need Turkish and Austrian players.

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=163311

This game is progressed, but Austria and Turkey have dropped out, and I really hate when people go CD. So if you are up to a challenge, feel free to join.

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Frost_Faze (102

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13 Jul 15 UTC

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Need two players, Russia and Turkey.

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=164334#gamePanel

This game has just been started only one year has gone by, but both the Russian and the Turkish player have gone CD. So, anyone wants to join, just check it out.

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A_Tin_Can (2234

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03 Jul 15 UTC
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What is the point of an alliance in Diplomacy?

Discuss.

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Jamiet99uk (1307

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08 Jul 15 UTC
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Broken promises

For people like Octavious who think that David Cameron and George Osbourne are the good-hearted saviours of the people, rather than, as I would suggest, a bunch of vicious, evil, self-serving bastards, here is something you should look at.

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06 Jul 15 UTC

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fp wta game with EOG for educational purposes

more inside

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A_Tin_Can (2234

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02 Jul 15 UTC
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"Where did I go wrong" Episode Two

See inside:

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Gunfighter06 (224

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08 Jul 15 UTC

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Campaign Finance Idea (USA)

So, I had an idea for campaign finance reform in the United States that I think would be a good idea. Please keep it civil and on-topic (I know that's asking a lot for this forum).

See below.

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Al Swearengen (0

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06 Jul 15 UTC

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The Dream Job

Please pick a company (preferably a large company) that you would want to work at. Google and the NSA are disqualified.

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steephie22 (182

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08 Jul 15 UTC
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So I'm really busy and everything's going great..

So now I'm considering the option of delegating some work around the webdesign-stuff. I have no clue how this would work legally though, amongst other things..

(Feel free to contact me.)

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06 Jul 15 UTC

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Join Me for A Gunboat?

WTA, 24 hour phase, (Semi) Anon, 250

buy-in, Hidden Draw Votes.

Anyone fancy the challenge?

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07 Jul 15 UTC

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2012 World Cup Quotes

Russia: (your predecessor can be quite annoying)

Russia, his predecessor is reading the press. Austria, you too. Not saying who that is, but hey.

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