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Jabberwocky (135 D)
27 Oct 07 UTC
..I lost
If I lost, and have less than 100 pts, do I get the points back? Because I lost in Wombat and Friends, and where are the 15 I bet?
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figlesquidge (2131 D)
27 Oct 07 UTC
Around Again
Now the Autumn holidays (woo, three cheer for basic education!) are over, I'm back, and in a few games.
Just wondering though: when i went i was on less points than when i returned. What happened?
PS: No, i didn't have any active games either. Has kestas given everyone 100pts?
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bc2000 (990 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
Building new units
In "Unit placing" phase I am entitled to build 3 units, but I want to build only 2.
Can I achieve this? How?
My two hypothesis:
1. I leave 1 create field empty. I will be able to finalize the order?
2. I give a wrong build order (say a fleet in Munich). Other build orders will be executed correctly?

Someone knows the answer?
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adrianmclo (84 D)
27 Oct 07 UTC
Possible error?
In the game "Bored..." Spring 1903, i was Austria, and i went to take Venice, but this showed up:
Spring 1903, Diplomacy: Your army at Trieste attempted to move into Venice but there was a stalemate.
which means that the other who was going for it cant get there as well, but didnt know why, France got in, so how is it a Stalemate?
(Game Id 1941)
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berlinerkindl (100 D)
27 Oct 07 UTC
New game 'The big pot' created...
the pot is 50 per face, please join
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Rait (10151 D(S))
27 Oct 07 UTC
New game 'The bif pot' created...
the pot is 250 per face, please join
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alamothe (3367 D(B))
26 Oct 07 UTC
penalty for not finalizing
are you sure there's no penalty for not finalizing?
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flashman (2274 D(G))
27 Oct 07 UTC
Progress Report - D minus
I have played so many games on a real board that I was intrigued by the idea of playing on-line.

So far though, in my first two attempts, I have:

a) mistaken an Autumn move for a Spring move, leaving a vital support out of my orders; and
b) set up a very good Autumn move and failed to wait to see if the hurriedly pressed Finalize button actually went through (it didn't), leaving me dead in the water...

I have learnt from this. However, my main point is that in the live game, it is the errors that make it so realistic, especially when players with largish forces are under great pressure of time to write orders. I suppose I should be pleased that I have a whole new load of player errors to contemplate with the on-line version.

I am hoping to improve my grade befoe the end of term.

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isbian (106 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
New Forum??
I'm beginning to think we need a bigger and more organized forum to accommodate all the players now. There should be several different sections of the forum, each with a set topic for posts. Like Newbie Help, Bugs, Multi Accounting, Casual, etc.
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pitirre (0 DX)
26 Oct 07 UTC
Is your self esteem so low?
I feel sorry for people who needs to go for the trouble in creating 2 accounts so they can feel how a winner feels.

Do you really needs this? Is your life so low?

Is pathetic.
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S_MaRt (910 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
Is it possible to have a 3 way Draw?
The 3 remaining countries agreed to a 3 way tie.
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=1789
Can this be done ?
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dukewilliam (217 D)
27 Oct 07 UTC
Supporting a Convoy.
I tried to do this once with an ally, and it seemed to not work. So, I'm weary about doing it again. Let's say I convoy an army from London to Holland. I also have a Fleet in Helgoland Blight that I want to support the attack with. How exactly do I support the Convoy. The only option I see for support is "support north sea."
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Karkand (2167 D)
17 Oct 07 UTC
Newbie ?: Can I choose to disband?
Can I choose to disband units at will, if so how? I apologize if this has been asked ad naseum.
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mightyrobot (202 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
i'm confused -- do the rules work this way?
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=1816

In this game, france had a ship in brest in the spring.
but in the fall, the fleet has not only moved to the english channel, but also convoyed an army to mainland england. how did that fleet move and convoy both in a single turn?!?
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Maarten (100 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
Righto
Well said
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Catch_or (587 D)
25 Oct 07 UTC
Player wont finish the game
Take a look at last few turns of this game:
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=1741

Italy had at least few chances to finish the game. It's getting annoying to continue this as I it is clear that gonzo who is playing as Italy has won.
This was supposted to be my last game but instead of having fair competition I was accused of multiacounting as stoni90 and now a player won't finish the game.
The only thing I can do is advice you not to invite gonzo in your games.
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aoe3rules (949 D)
19 Oct 07 UTC
Time spent on phpDiplomacy
does anyone here think they spend more than an average of 2 hours a day on phpDiplomacy?
Zxylon (0 DX)
19 Oct 07 UTC
Lately I have been. Its quite sad realy
Darwyn (1601 D)
19 Oct 07 UTC
Maybe not quite two hours a day, but I check up on my game almost every hour.

Indeed, sad.
berlinerkindl (100 D)
20 Oct 07 UTC
i doublt all totaled that much.. but it's a several times a day check in point
The Mahatma (1195 D)
20 Oct 07 UTC
I am addicted to reading the nonsense on the Forum.
Signalseven (116 D)
20 Oct 07 UTC
I just leave the window up while at work. So I'm here for about 8 hours a day.
CountArach (587 D)
20 Oct 07 UTC
I did at one point, but now I am too close to finishing school.
bihary (2782 D(S))
20 Oct 07 UTC
I spent about two hours during the summer, now I am down to half an hour. (But I have only one game going)
keeper0018 (100 D)
20 Oct 07 UTC
I do not spend 2 hours a day on the site, but some days I think I come awfully close. That's really sad, considering school is in session and I have other things to do. Why do you ask?
Chrispminis (916 D)
21 Oct 07 UTC
I don't spend as much time on phpDip as I did during the summer. During the summer I had it open constantly, and may have invested up to three hours a day.

Now, I might spend 20 minutes.
figlesquidge (2131 D)
21 Oct 07 UTC
I try and get on twice every day (morn&eve UK), plus more if i have messages waiting for responses. Still, that only totals at most say 45mins.
What do you do ao3? :S
aoe3rules (949 D)
22 Oct 07 UTC
Zxylon: i'm sadder. i keep the window up and check on it every 2.5 minutes. although, when i'm finished replying, i log out by force of habit. i have to log back in after that and try to forget the tab. but i don't. The Mahatma, i read the nonsense too. but why do you think we do it?
flashman (2274 D(G))
25 Oct 07 UTC
A long time ago in another galaxy I was a mod on a rather busy site (not Diplomacy related - it was politics, sport, religion etc - the whole dinner party set really). It was very, very time-consuming and, in the end, I was being treated like the referee in a football match...

I did take some positives from it but determined to keep things under control in the future.

As for here: too new to be addicted... yet.
The Mahatma (1195 D)
25 Oct 07 UTC
See aoe? Not playing but still reading (and writing) nonsense. It might have something to do with being a guy (mostly guys on the site) and testosterone and genetic issues with owning up when in the wrong. I keep reading because I'm as fascinated by this as my girlfriend was by the car that flipped over on its side in an accident on our street this week. This is also the only time I have ever been part of an online community and I am interested to see where it winds up going.

Seeing the faulty and circular reasoning used to defend the points system, and then seeing others still criticizing the system though it is clearly here to stay, and then to see the defenders step up again, etc, etc is truly more interesting to me than watching a car wreck...
aoe3rules (949 D)
25 Oct 07 UTC
well, yes, but car wrecks are still kinda cool when you don't have a laptop with you.
dangermouse (5551 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
And when you're not in them.
dangermouse (5551 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
@Mahatma - Most of the bickering regarding the point system really is about two different views of what the goal of the game is and how "winning" is interpreted. Unless one group manages to convince the other that they're wrong (which has about a 0% chance of happening) we're going to repeat and repeat the same arguements.
dangermouse (5551 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
And some days I am on for more than 2 hours, others less than 20 minutes. Usually somewhere in between and closer to the 20 minute side.
The Mahatma (1195 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
Dangermouse, yes, that's exactly what's happening. I think you know which camp I am in. I have been trying to restrain myself from continuing to participate in the argument. I am, however, addicted to logging on to read the latest.

Sad: I was thinking my analogy about a car wreck is quite apropos given what the points system has done to game play...
stoni90 (780 D)
26 Oct 07 UTC
i sure do


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rolandgp (105 D)
25 Oct 07 UTC
Starting a new game
Sorry, maybe i'm being thick here, but how do i get my friends to join the game i created???
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flashman (2274 D(G))
21 Oct 07 UTC
definition of metagaming...
Could an authority please supply one?

At what point does an alliance become wrong?

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RepsaJ (100 D)
25 Oct 07 UTC
Hello im new
Greatings everyone,

first im saying hello to everyone. I am new at this community and new at this game. although I know the concepts of diplomacy I dont know the tactics and strategy's people use online. I invite u all in my game "hi, im new". And I hope u guys dont mind it why the bet is only 5 points ;).

Please dont mind my English, I am from Holland and I prefer to speak Dutch.

Hope to see you soon in my game

greetz RepsaJ
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flashman (2274 D(G))
25 Oct 07 UTC
How many of you have been working on variant boards (for live gaming or computer-based)?
I have spent a bit of time reading/searching around recently - there is some interesting stuff out there. I have drawn up one board myself, but not tried to get people to play-test. I am reluctant to tinker with the rules.

Anyone got a recommendation?

I like to play lives games and organise these when I can. It would be nice to have an alternative board/rules to use in parallel with the original.

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flashman (2274 D(G))
25 Oct 07 UTC
Problem with movement in the `I Ionly accept cash' game...
I seem to be unable to enter my moves, I am only being offered the choice to disband a unit. However, the Gamemaster logs clearly show that this is not necessary and that all my units are in accepted positions...

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BoG75 (6816 D)
25 Oct 07 UTC
Newbie Questions
I played email dip games before so I am somewhat familiar with the format but every site is a little different.

My questions are. How do you enter the orders? What is the timetable for orders (how often)? Do you need to download and/or install anything to play here?

Thanks
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TheDevil (1830 D)
22 Oct 07 UTC
Put games in Civil Disorder
Kestas, please put all my games into Civil Disorder, so people can pick the games earlier. Thanks.

It was a pleasure playing with all of you, I will now stop playing phpDip. Regards everyone.
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yeunghauyip (1654 D)
24 Oct 07 UTC
Bug?
http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=1906&msgmembershipid=11182

in the above game, i am austria who had rumania, i moved the rumania army to serbia & the budapest army to rumania, & it said my army entering rumania had a stalemate, yet the fleet from black sea made it into rumania!? why?
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Jatexic (100 D)
24 Oct 07 UTC
So no one probably remembers me, but...
I'm back from my long sojourn. I apologise for going CD in all of my games a long time ago; I wasn't aware that I would have so many problems getting to a computer in Taiwan, so I wasn't able to save myself, and I haven't been back since as I was quite embarrassed.

So in summary, I'm sorry and Hello again!
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Nick Douglas (408 D)
23 Oct 07 UTC
What do you think of people becoming vassals?
Turkey is winning this game through the use of Germany as a vassal: http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=1722

Turkey tried to make me a vassal, and I "accepted" but tried to sabotage him instead. (He caught on and betrayed me back.)

I maintain that it's demeaning for anyone to actually serve as a vassal just to get some points, the metagaming equivalent of selling out for too little money. No one should accept a "vassal" offer from me, because I'll be lying. I like to go down fighting. How about you?
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fwancophile (164 D)
23 Oct 07 UTC
north africa-spain
are any moves from north africa directly into spain permissible? i assumed not, but would like to clarify this kind of thing.
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keeper0018 (100 D)
24 Oct 07 UTC
Join this game...
Game: "good luck to all"
Bet: 11 points
Created by: Me (keeper0018) on 10/23/07
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MarekP (12864 D)
23 Oct 07 UTC
For Kestas: a draw request
Kestas, could you please set up a draw in the bc02 game? All players agree.
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