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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
09 Mar 15 UTC
So, who's getting that $10k Gold iWatch?
Would go very well with some pretentious wine
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KingCyrus (511 D)
08 Mar 15 UTC
Terror Unites
The leader of Boko Haram appears to have sworn allegiance to ISIS. Discuss.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/03/07/boko-haram-swears-loyalty-to-isis-but-will-isis-swear-back.html
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Nex (243 D)
09 Mar 15 UTC
Replacement Ghana Needed
Good position, above average SCs

gameID=155790
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
09 Mar 15 UTC
MAN UP
(Rush Limbaugh, not krellin.)

http://www.mediaite.com/online/its-been-5-years-since-rush-limbaugh-promised-to-leave-the-country-in-5-years/
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Aereaux (139 D)
09 Mar 15 UTC
Missing a turn without NMRing/CDing
In one of the games I'm in, France has not moved at all since the beginning (it's Spring 1902 now), but he hasn't NMRed or CDed, and so we can't cancel. Any idea what's going on?
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RLH (132 D)
03 Mar 15 UTC
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House game 3/08 near Boston
I'm hosting a house game this coming Sunday (3/08) in Waltham MA, and would love a few more players. I actually already have one full board confirmed plus a couple extras, so I'm looking for 5-6 more people to make it a two-board event.

This is part of my effort to create a strong Boston community of Dippers, so all ages, skill-levels, and amounts FtF experience are welcome. Contact me if you're interested, either here or (preferably) at [email protected].
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ssorenn (0 DX)
08 Mar 15 UTC
Leagues, what is your opinion?
As this is my first experience with this type of format, I was wondering what others thought.
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
08 Mar 15 UTC
"
So "Wargame" is 75% off on Steam and it looks pretty good to me so I think I'll get at least one..
Red Dragon for €10? Franchise Pack for €12,50?
Is it worth playing the earlier games first/after Red Dragon stops being fun?
Is it a good game, anyway?
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grunt90 (176 D)
08 Mar 15 UTC
question from New forum lurker
So what exactly is the school of war
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ghug (5068 D(B))
06 Mar 15 UTC
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March GhostRatings
Hey all. The March GR list is here, and we're back to hosting them on the tournaments site:

https://sites.google.com/site/phpdiplomacytournaments/theghost-ratingslist
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
06 Mar 15 UTC
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Western aggression?
http://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstopwar.org.uk%2Fnews%2Fhow-demonizing-russia-and-putin-paves-the-way-for-full-scale-international-war&h=qAQFwaYkk&enc=AZOgZsAZQj5OhLyvAV5TV3-V2y8sIppHAlSJEC9HN3QTMuukrqxrc5upa8hR9zM_Ckl92dXcPnUDwGzilPyf2oRCZkM5-Xgp-15-nD7jjlH05RXoxwg4yeSVd7Q9dk61n50kUPzO3KIT66nZ4ZI8XLdncFLsXJKdIMkFCgJ0Eysw7g&s=1
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Justin.tang92618 (19 DX)
08 Mar 15 UTC
Games!
Post any of your games you'd like to join here.
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Tyran (914 D)
06 Mar 15 UTC
Welcome to Care-a-lot!
Carebears are ruining Diplomacy! Comments
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Crazy Anglican (1067 D)
07 Mar 15 UTC
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Chattanooga FTF?
any interest?
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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
07 Mar 15 UTC
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Diplomacy with WMD's
every country begins with 1 WMD(can only be used after 1902 build phase) every other year would be an automatic WMD for countries larger than 7 centers. (this way no nuclear war in 1901, or 1902). A WMD would annihilate all forces enemy or friendly in a given location and if it is a center render it neutral and impassable for 1 year. what would this add to the game?

I thought it would be interesting to see MAD employed in diplomacy.
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goldfinger0303 (3157 DMod)
04 Mar 15 UTC
The Leagues Second Round is Up!
Games are now created. gameID=156303 and just add numbers from there (sorry guys, I tried to time it to get an even 156300).

Passwords are March themed. I'll hand them out this weekend, but feel free to guess in the meantime.
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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
06 Mar 15 UTC
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check this out.
I found this site, it connects to your gmail and allows you to create and save a sandbox. check it out.
http://www.backstabbr.com/
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semck83 (229 D(B))
03 Mar 15 UTC
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Facts, Opinions, and Moral Truths
(Or, a possible actual problem with Common Core).

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/02/why-our-children-dont-think-there-are-moral-facts/?smid=fb-nytimes&bicmst=1409232722000&bicmet=1419773522000&bicmp=AD&smtyp=aut&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id
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SantaClausowitz (360 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
Expanding time limit game
Live game that starts out at 5 minutes then extends to 7 minutes when someone hits 10 SCs, discuss.
gets rid of the annoying miss a recorded move when you reach 13 SCs problem
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
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Unprecedented, a natural balancing mechanism in both live/F2F is that you have to keep track of more units as you get more powerful.

10 min/phase with agreement to ready up retreats/builds is a better answer.
10 minute phase takes hours, I'm not talking about balancing, if youve played live here you know recently sometimes you aren't even able to put in orders until the 3 minute mark because of the "Now" lag. Putting in moves becomes very hard and unpredictable.
this also goes for Live non gunboat games, when you get big, press becomes almost impossible.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
5 minute games also take hours. And almost as long as 10 minute games when people purposely drag out retreat/builds.
which happens all the damn time...
10 minute games are absurd, I honestly didn't know people played them. I tried it once when the option was first added and the game took forever.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
Look, I/We've done them were people agree going in to ready retreat/builds and it was a much better experience at very little added time. I wouldn't call it absurd on the face of it.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
The idea that 10 min is absurd, 5 min impossible, but 7 at some arbitrary initiation will work is odd.

Does it go back down to 5 if someone loses their 10th?
Hellenic Riot (1626 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
A fix for the server sync issue whereby the clock is incorrect for so long is in the works, and thus would be an easier and better solution than this.
Sure, it would be an option specifically for anonymous games where you can't talk ahead of time. Make it 8 minutes, make it 10 after a player gets big for all i care. Bottom line is an anonymous game at 10 minutes is absurd, this would be a nice compromise.
Tyran (914 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
10 minute phases are fine. A quality 10 min live game with good players is the equivalent to spending an hour getting a game with no NMRs on the site that's 5 min phases
what keeps the 10 minute phases from having NMRs?
youll still have people not showing up, forgetting they are playing, quitting, not readying etc.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
Not if you play with decent people. Or joint the 150cc Club. Or password protect a semi-anon game.

Increasing time to 7 minutes at 10 SC solves those problems how?
because it gives you two minutes which would be enough, or as I said make it 8 or 10, you know, if you want to play an anonymous gunboat, press game etc. I don't understand what your major issue is. I potentially agree with hellenic but still remember its an all out race to get the orders in at the end even if you have 5 minutes.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
I don't want this to escalate, and I think we've both said our peace. My major issue was that I suggested a solution, one that didn't alter the game halfway through, one that was already available, and one that has empirically worked for me in the past, and you called it absurd.

Hopefully the server sync is both soon and sufficient.
ssorenn (0 DX)
05 Mar 15 UTC
Fight,fight,fight
A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
Note that even when the clock *displays* the wrong time, everyone always has the full phase length. It just displays "now" for the remaining time. Yes, this is annoying. Yes, we're looking at fixes.

~webDip dev team
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
So back to the point of this thread. Yes, that is an interesting idea. Thank you santa, and we'll add it to the list of improvements to consider.

-WebDip Admin
Thank you
Could you have a broader variety of game lengths than just increasing by 5 minute intervals?
I do think for live games say 1 minute increments between 5-10 would be a nice option. Though, this would go back to fractioning the community were players would be like... "I only play 6 minute live games as 5 is just not enough time."
2ndWhiteLine (2611 D(B))
06 Mar 15 UTC
I almost exclusively play one hour phase games. This allows for plenty of time for press and moves while fitting into my schedule of sleeping 20 minutes every hour.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
06 Mar 15 UTC
@2nd

Is that why the last three games you've played with me have been shit?
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
06 Mar 15 UTC
Excluding our F2F games, of course


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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
06 Mar 15 UTC
I need a MOD now.
help please, I need one who is online immediately.
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
06 Mar 15 UTC
Live WTA-8 EOG
First and last player elimination: Italy in Autumn of 1911
Final result: 6-way draw Winter of 1911
gameID=156422
Italy's refusal to ready retreats will be tales told to children for generations.
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Tru Ninja (1016 D(S))
06 Mar 15 UTC
Food for Thought
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2722815/Daily-calorie-intake-countries-world-revealed-surprise-U-S-tops-list-3-770.html

LOOK AT THE CONGO! People must be a low-calorie food.
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Ramsu (100 D)
04 Mar 15 UTC
Pure Gunboat aftermath thread
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=22169
I decided to draw this since I got 3 SPs and everyone voted for a draw, I'll count these as a concede voting. Thought on the variant and the game itself?
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VillageIdiot (7813 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
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For your viewing pleasure..
Pretty exciting game just kicking off that some of you die hard's may appreciate keeping an eye on.

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=156309
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
05 Mar 15 UTC
Haaaaaaaave you met sportsnut109?
Looking for a mix of old and new players to welcome sportsnut109 to the site. Poor guy missed out on this season's SOW so let's throw him a grand ol time by ourselves! With blackjack! and hookers! Actually, nevermind the webDip game....
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tvrocks (388 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
Is lying morally acceptable...
if it furthers your cause and the other people think you will and will also be lying?

discuss.
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flc64 (1963 D)
05 Mar 15 UTC
Game of War
Any one else playing game of war. It is really taking up too much of my time.
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yassem (2533 D)
04 Mar 15 UTC
Russian propaganda hits new high:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T65SwzHAbes
This movie is actually pretty good. Like, surprisingly good. Nevertheless, I cannot believe anyone would actually buy this shit...
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Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
28 Feb 15 UTC
A Broken Promise?
What the West Really Told Moscow About NATO Expansion
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/141845/mary-elise-sarotte/a-broken-promise
Serious diplomacy.
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KingCyrus (511 D)
04 Mar 15 UTC
The Drop Box
Just saw this movie last night. I thought it was amazing and inspiring. Anyone else seen it? Any thoughts?
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