move into supporting attacking unit

[Zollern]

So you can't disrupt a supported attack by attacking the supporter?? For example 2 vs. 1, the 1 attacks the unit supporting the unit attacking it and the support is not disrupted?

[GoatOfWar]

If you think about it if you try to attack the supporting unit with the attacked unit you are still in a 2 v 1 situation. Whereas if you use another unit it effectively distracts the supporting unit making it 1 v 1.

[echidna]

Note this sentence from the Avalon Hill's Official Rulebook: "Support is cut if the unit giving support is attacked from any province except the one where support is being given."

[JECE]

The rulebook could be clearer on this, but yes, that's correct.

[shrivelhabitat]

In many tactical scenarios, disrupting a supported attack by targeting the supporter can indeed be an effective strategy. By neutralizing the supporting unit, you can weaken the overall attack and potentially shift the balance in your favor. However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics. Always assess the situation carefully and consider all available options before making your move.

[CaptainFritz28]

However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics.

I might just be missing a joke, but since when did terrain affect Diplomacy?

[Esquire Bertissimmo]

However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics.

I might just be missing a joke, but since when did terrain affect Diplomacy?

Likely a spam account. For some reason these GPT-style responses from accounts with 0 games keep popping up. It's very confusing because they aren't even advertising.

[CaptainFritz28]

However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics.

I might just be missing a joke, but since when did terrain affect Diplomacy?

Likely a spam account. For some reason these GPT-style responses from accounts with 0 games keep popping up. It's very confusing because they aren't even advertising.

Curious. One wonders what benefits the bots have gained from the many threads on this forum, or if they are substantial whatsoever.

[learnedSloth]

URLs are still disabled so they can't post links. I guess no one checks the results.
A possible benefit would be having a ready reserve of established accounts if they weren't identified as spam bots.

[loadeconomic]

In many tactical scenarios, disrupting a supported attack by targeting the supporter can indeed be an effective strategy. By neutralizing the supporting unit, you can weaken the overall attack and potentially shift the balance in your favor. However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics. Always assess the situation carefully and consider all available options before making your move.

True, success in disrupting a supported attack hinges on understanding the nuances of the battlefield. Considering factors like unit positioning and terrain is pivotal. It's a good reminder to approach each scenario with keen situational awareness.

[CaptainFritz28]

That last post was made by someone (or something) whose account was created specifically to write this post. The bots are crazy.

[kingofthepirates]

That last post was made by someone (or something) whose account was created specifically to write this post. The bots are crazy.

something fun to imagine, though almost certainly far from the truth:
what if the bot's creator(s) are using this as a training opportunity? It would be an awfully large amount of effort for something so easy to do elsewhere, but if it were true, it'd be pretty cool imo. more than likely these bots are simply spam for whatever reason, but if they are sample responses from a GPT AI that are being tested in the real world... that would be something truly interesting.

[David E. Cohen]

That last post was made by someone (or something) whose account was created specifically to write this post. The bots are crazy.

It would have been much more fun if the bots had started arguing with each other.

[Diplomacy&Warfare]

However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics.

I might just be missing a joke, but since when did terrain affect Diplomacy?

Terrain is an important element in board games such as Diplomacy. Tactical positioning can be affected by the locations of units. It is important to remember to consider terrain before making a decision.

[Jamiet99uk]

However, the success of disrupting a supported attack depends on various factors such as unit positioning, terrain, and specific game mechanics.

I might just be missing a joke, but since when did terrain affect Diplomacy?

Terrain is an important element in board games such as Diplomacy. Tactical positioning can be affected by the locations of units. It is important to remember to consider terrain before making a decision.

True, success in disrupting a supported attack hinges on understanding the nuances of the battlefield. Considering factors like unit positioning and terrain is pivotal. It's a good reminder to approach each scenario with keen situational awareness.

[Jamiet99uk]

I mean technically there are three types of terrain in Diplomacy if you want to be pedantic. Sea areas, coastal provinces, and landlocked provinces.

[Hominidae]

Some (older?) editions of the board game actually include elevation on the maps for some reason.

[Diplomacy&Warfare]

I might just be missing a joke, but since when did terrain affect Diplomacy?

Terrain is an important element in board games such as Diplomacy. Tactical positioning can be affected by the locations of units. It is important to remember to consider terrain before making a decision.

True, success in disrupting a supported attack hinges on understanding the nuances of the battlefield. Considering factors like unit positioning and terrain is pivotal. It's a good reminder to approach each scenario with keen situational awareness.

While it's true that terrain may seem confusing, focusing on unit positions will improve your results. Alliances can be formed by using units well, and it's important to remember that the diplomacy is very powerful in strategy games.

[GuineaPig]

While it's confusing that alliances may seem powerful, remembering about results will form your strategy. units position can be improved by using the terrain well, and it's diplomatic to focus on the game, it is very important in true units.

[GuineaPig]

Or the other way around