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Primerafik (264 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
Preferred Length of Games
I'm curious what people feel is a good amount of time between turns to allow for a slow paced game that would still have weekly engagement (i.e. I do not want people waiting two weeks to submit orders).
Primerafik (264 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC

The game is for some friends who have either not used Web Dip before or are generally busy with their lives. 'm trying to gauge the best number of days between turns. Preferably, I'd have different days for submitting orders vs. end of turn activities. Unfortunately, I do not have that possibility with Web Dip.

Right now, I'm leaning 5 days, but was curious if anyone had a better idea.

MarquisMark (326 D(G))
03 Feb 15 UTC
(+1)
Id say 5 days is probably right for people with demanding careers and/or families and kids. Allows weekly engagement but also giving time to fit your life in. The retreat/build phase can really drag on though, especially if some one doesn't finalize orders or goes CD.

I've found 2 day phases to be my favorite but that's probably too short for your situation.
Sevyas (973 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
I prefer 2-3 day phases. In your specific case, I'd recommend 3 days phases plus contacting the mods as soon as you create the game and ask them to set your game in "wait for orders" mode.
2ndWhiteLine (2611 D(B))
03 Feb 15 UTC
4 hours, no more no less
Primerafik (264 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
Sevyas, thanks for the advice. I'm not familiar with "wait for orders" mode. How does that differ from the normal mode?
ghug (5068 D(B))
03 Feb 15 UTC
Wait for orders mode games won't process turns unless everyone has entered orders.
VillageIdiot (7813 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
Used to be 12 hours but since the baby came I've bumped up to 24.
Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
I'm going with 4 days. That means you can check in twice per week on your favored days and the game will keep moving along.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
03 Feb 15 UTC
Just to put things in perspective: 5 day phases will probably last over a year to finish
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
03 Feb 15 UTC
(+1)
If webDip ever gets the option for retreats/builds to be a different phase length than Diplomacy, that may alleviate some problems outlined above.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
03 Feb 15 UTC
In the meantime, people can just agree to ready for builds/retreats. I'll remind you that we used to play gunboat games completely on the honor system.
Primerafik (264 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
Thanks ghug. Regarding Wait for Orders, are the admins pretty accommodating that request?
Sevyas (973 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
Contact them at [email protected] and ask. What reason should they have to say no ... I never asked for a wait for orders game, but all my mails got answered so far

Oh, and mod team, when the option for retreats/builds to be a different phase length than Diplomacy gets implemented, and the save and ready buttons get set further appart from each other, it would be great to just add an optional "wait for orders" checkbox into the "new game" section at the same time ;-)
ghug (5068 D(B))
03 Feb 15 UTC
@Primer, we removed WFO as a game creation option because it was being abused, but we'll turn it on for a private game if everyone agrees to it. Just email [email protected] once the game's set up.
ghug (5068 D(B))
03 Feb 15 UTC
And we will disable it if it's being abused or any player requests it.
ssorenn (0 DX)
03 Feb 15 UTC

"If webDip ever gets the option for retreats/builds to be a different phase length than Diplomacy, that may alleviate some problems outlined above."

+100


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Zach0805 (100 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
The Fall of Labor Day Series Continues
gameID=154699
The second World Game with Public Press First Time in a FOLD (Fall of Labor Day) game.
1 Week Bet:5 PPSC
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ssorenn (0 DX)
03 Feb 15 UTC
Kill or Be Killed EoG
To those who might offer some commentary
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ghug (5068 D(B))
01 Feb 15 UTC
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February GhostRatings
http://tinyurl.com/gr0215

On time and everything. Still no categories for y'all, but integration into the site is coming soon. Be sure to thank ATC with lots of +1s.
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Zach0805 (100 D)
28 Jan 15 UTC
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SUPER BOWL!
DEFLATE GATE PATRIOTS VS THE ALMOST HOPELESS SEAHAWKS (till the last 5 minutes)
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tvrocks (388 D)
03 Feb 15 UTC
In the finished games section why is there not a cancelled games option?
there is a drawn and won option, it is not fair to leave out the cancelled games. (And yes, i am stupid)
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RowYerboat (107 D)
02 Feb 15 UTC
I can't take these $%#$%^& public games.
So I just started playing on this site, having not really played any Dip since some PBEM a number of years ago. I joined one game as a replacement, and started two others from scratch. All three games have been horribly imbalanced due to leavers, NMRs, and suspected metagaming. How do I get in some games with reliable people? These public ones just aren't worth my time.
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
02 Feb 15 UTC
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Another Snow Day In Boston!
Expecting another 12 feet. Stay safe, everyone!
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captainmeme (1723 DMod)
02 Feb 15 UTC
Replacement Needed for Lusthog Variant Games
Hi,

A player in the Lusthog games series (threadID=1210021) can no longer play, so needs replacing. If anyone would like to volunteer to replace him, or would like more info about it, please email us at [email protected] with 'Lusthog Sub' as the subject line.
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zultar (4180 DMod(P))
01 Feb 15 UTC
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Epic Rap Battle of Online Diplomacy Sites
Anyone has any rapping talent and can put together a youtube video for us? Could it be used as a means to advertise webdip online? Ideas/opinions?
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zultar (4180 DMod(P))
05 Jan 15 UTC
(+5)
Site Update: Reliability Rating Live!
RR is now live. Please let us know if you see any discrepancies for your stats and we'll see if we can fix it or find the error. Much thanks to ATC and jmo.
172 replies
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Hamilton Brian (811 D(B))
02 Feb 15 UTC
New Game For Points; I'm a points whore!
PPSC, Low buy in...

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=154597
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ThatCrazyGuy (672 D)
01 Feb 15 UTC
WTA American Empire gunboat
Come join "The New World Order"
WTA, Anonymous, gunboat, 1 day, 12 hour phases, 85 point buy in
gameID=154520
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
31 Jan 15 UTC
Speaking of interesting openings... (re: obiwanobiwan, Thucydides)
I was looking for games with interesting openigs which i won... But had completely forgotten this game. Autumn 1919... Though fight: webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=34950#gamePanel
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A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
30 Jan 15 UTC
Successful ludicrous openings
What is the most ridiculous opening that you've seen go on to success? I'm talking Turkey not taking Bulgaria in the spring, England not entering any seas, etc - where a player (deliberately or otherwise) handicaps themselves. And then goes on to pull a rabbit out of the hat.
20 replies
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SantaClausowitz (360 D)
29 Jan 15 UTC
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racism/holocaust denier bans in Europe
Laws making the above actions illegal are counterproductive and, frankly stupid
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I need to talk to a mod
Is there a way to do that
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lightningpastry (118 D)
01 Feb 15 UTC
View last turn's orders in text form
Is there a way to see last turn's orders in text form? I know it shows all moves on the map, but is there some way to see the set of orders you sent in written out for you, so you can compare it against the orders shown by the map?
2 replies
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Hannibal76 (100 D(B))
31 Jan 15 UTC
Possible cheaters
I suspect 2 guys are cheating. One's good and the other's new. In the game I'm talking about one of them is supporting another to win EVEN THOUGH that'll mean that person will lose and the other will get a solo win. I did some digging and found that in another game they're playing as France and England. They are obviously allied in this game too. SOOO without further ado, if that's how ado is spelled, how do I report these bastards?
8 replies
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qtkat (95 D)
30 Jan 15 UTC
Slow and Serious
New and fresh game for people who want to take there time or are unable to refresh every 30 seconds for eight or ten hours at clip.
10 replies
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
31 Jan 15 UTC
Japanese woodblock prints
Fantastic art

http://bit.ly/1Lu20bF
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OB_Gyn_Kenobi (888 D)
30 Jan 15 UTC
Dan Carlin - Hardcore History
A friend of mine turned me on to this podcast. Has anyone else subscribed? His WWI series called Blueprint for Armageddon (I - V) is astoundingly good and is about the period Diplomacy is set in. Anyone else know about this? So F'ing good.
6 replies
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
24 Jan 15 UTC
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The Boroughs/webDip F2F Tournament
The Boroughs will be hosting the next webDip F2F Tournament in Marlborough, Mass on August 22-23. Check here and the official site (https://sites.google.com/site/boroughsdiplomacy/home) for more info!
13 replies
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
27 Jan 15 UTC
Where'd All Those People Who Cared So Much About Gaza Go?
http://news.yahoo.com/un-halts-gaza-house-repairs-saying-donors-failed-091848287.html It's almost like it's easy to talk a big game and condemn others rather than, you know, pony up and actually put your money where your mouth is? "A Hamas official warned recently that the territory could become a breeding ground for extremism unless promised reconstruction is accelerated." Because it (and Hamas) are so moderate already...
72 replies
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JamesYanik (548 D)
28 Jan 15 UTC
I'M the problem...
So my 7 year old brother has heard me talk about webdip a lot and now he wants to play. I told him no, there are too many crude people on this site, then realized i was one of them. I guess i could set up and account for him and let him play gunboat... i just dont want to ruin him :\
40 replies
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Fluminator (1500 D)
29 Jan 15 UTC
Apparantly I'm a psycopath
I just took a test, and I have a bunch of traits that psychopath's have. (Including not being able to smell that well) The fact I'm not alarmed by this is alarming. Oh well.
Any of you guys psychopaths or sociopaths?
23 replies
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KingCyrus (511 D)
28 Jan 15 UTC
Handicap Bathroom Etiquette
When is it not/acceptable to use a handicap bathroom or stall? In general? Only when all others are taken? Whenever you feel like it? When it is in use? Discuss.
25 replies
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JamesYanik (548 D)
29 Jan 15 UTC
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There should be -1 options
+1 whoring can only be cured by the prophylactic of -1ing
23 replies
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WorldOfTanks (108 D)
29 Jan 15 UTC
Possible moves from the Sinai Pen?
I am having trouble reading the Modern-map, and so I have a few questions about possible moves from the Sinai Pen.
6 replies
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Al Swearengen (0 DX)
14 Jan 15 UTC
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