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RiffArt (1299 D)
15 Jul 08 UTC
Support Question
The rules on the site state that support can be given to HOLDING units.

However, normally I believe support can be given to any unit that DOESN'T MOVE. (see http://www.diplomacy-archive.com/resources/rulebooks/2000AH4th.pdf)

So if I order two units to support each other and one is attacked (and the attack is supported), what will happen? The site rules suggest that the attack will succeed (can't support a unit that wasn't holding), however normally it wouldn't do so.

Please help. (Soon).

Thanks in advance.
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Kent C. Tugood (483 D)
15 Jul 08 UTC
Spain Movement Question
In this game: http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=4222, last night I decided to move my Portugal Fleet to South Coast Spain, while moving the fleet at North Coast Spain to Portugal. At the time, I didn't think of it as a bounce since both fleets were not directly crossing movement, but it was interpreted by the adjudicator as bounces, which makes sense when I woke up this morning. I just want to make sure that it is actually a bounce.
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Shino (113 D)
15 Jul 08 UTC
New game called E3
come join me to celebrate e3 WOOT WOOT 50 pt kicker fee
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TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
15 Jul 08 UTC
Winner takes all game
Is anyone interested in a winner takes all game, pot of 60-120 points. If/When I have six names with emails either in profile or in the thread, I'll start a game and send joining links.
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Iidhaegn (111 D)
15 Jul 08 UTC
Standard Format questions?
When you're looking at the chat screen on an individual game, is all the chat interaction supposed to show with or without scroll bars?
4 replies
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Pandora (100 D)
05 Jul 08 UTC
Pandora and Sicarius
we're going to quit for a bit, since we dont have reliable access to a computer, and we're both busy alot

we'll start again when we have more time

sorry for the cd

later boys
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Treefarn (6094 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Thoughts on draws in PPSC games
I was wondering what people's thoughts were on draws in PPSC games.
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Worldbeing (1063 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Worldbeing's Return
Hello again all!
I'm back, and raring to go. (Interesting word, raring- derives from a form of 'rear', presumably in the sense of a rearing horse... but anyway).
Could someone give me a brief overview of what improvements (if any) have been made since I was last around, which I think was shortly after the introduction of the points system?
I must admit, I was astounded to find I was still ranked well within the top 100...it seems the good only get better and the others don't rise...
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anlari (8640 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
Warsaw Uprising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsaw_uprising

That caught me attention while I was in Poland - the way Stalin forced the Poles to rebel or be labelled as defeatists, then stopped his armies a few hundred meters away to let Germans crush them before moving in - Facing less of a defence in the city as well as preventing any future Polish resistance.. The bastard was a true diplomat.
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TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Game thirty three and a third pis
Bet is thirty three and a third pi to the nearest integer(105). Winner takes all.
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jpchewy01 (100 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Anyone Can Join
Join the game Anyone Can Join. bet is 5 points.
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q93 (373 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Slow interface
Anyone else having major problems with the site. I'm having a hell of a time getting orders in. As manay games as I'm playing this will take me the full 24 hours just to get my orders in.
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Cheleon (1153 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Draw request: Give Us Bubblewrap
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=4418

Posted by Italy.
The other players France, Germany and Russia will confirm.
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dearmore28 (527 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Pow Wow Draw Request
Kestas, Please draw this game Italy (pokemon trainer) should confirm shortly.
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flashman (2274 D(G))
10 Jul 08 UTC
Face to Face Diplomacy...
A little news...
flashman (2274 D(G))
10 Jul 08 UTC
For those of you who like to play face to face, I thought I would pass on the rather happy news that a game has been arranged with seven players from this site and will take place on the 20th July, in England.

The players are arriving from distant parts of the globe - three from the Far East, one from Eastern Europe, one from Central Europe, one from the Home Counties and one straight from the Houses of Parliament...

A couple of you already know about this and, in the case of Mr G, wanted to play but was defeated by age - perhaps another day.

I shall report on the game when the battle has ended and, with the permission of those involved, reveal names. For now, just let me say that I am hoping this will prove to be a very special day, a very special game and, hence, my sincerest thanks to Kestas for enabling minds to meet on this site.
TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
10 Jul 08 UTC
You might like to write it up as an article for the "diplomacy world" 'zine. Any advertising is worth its while.
flashman (2274 D(G))
10 Jul 08 UTC
Not a bad idea...

Unless I get knocked out first.
Rait (10151 D(S))
10 Jul 08 UTC
I think the one to be knocked out first will be the one to write the article ;)
flashman (2274 D(G))
10 Jul 08 UTC
Not a bad idea, they would have plenty of time to study the game.
flashman (2274 D(G))
12 Jul 08 UTC
Trying to sort out some food to go with the mental process of not getting knocked out first...

Any suggestions?
TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Get yourself some Lady Grey tea, and lots of cakes and pastries.
Yes, you must have tea when visiting England.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA
flashman (2274 D(G))
12 Jul 08 UTC
Earl Grey, hot, very nice.
TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Lady Grey is nicer in my opinion. Slightly citrus.
flashman (2274 D(G))
12 Jul 08 UTC
Actually, in the past I have played a number of face-to-face games where the countries were drawn a few days in advance to allow preliminary discussions to be extensive, and each player had to bring something edible/drinkable from their assigned country. It was quite interesting to see what would turn up from Turkey and Russia - there are some obvious choices, but we did this a few times and were not allowed to repeat.
anlari (8640 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Very interesting. I can think of quite a few options for both, especially Turkey since I'm associated with their cuisine. Now I'm hungry. Ugh.
Rait (10151 D(S))
12 Jul 08 UTC
drawing the countries in advance & bringing some country-specific food would be nice
jpchewy01 (100 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
i rather like english breakfast tea. but enjoy earl grey as well. my favourite would have to be peacoe tea.
jpchewy01 (100 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
sorry, but i cant spell.
aoe3rules (949 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
how about english muffins?
TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
English breakfast... eugh...
jpchewy01 (100 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
english muffins are great with tea in the morning. but at tea time i usually have earl grey. sometimes i have black.
TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Earl grey should be had black...
flashman (2274 D(G))
12 Jul 08 UTC
I will suggest the advance draw and food to the members of the game...
cgwhite32 (1465 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Hot toasted muffins, with lashings of butter and strawberry jam. Coupled with steaming earl grey - nothing better!

A good idea flash, and fully endorsed.

Apologies for the delay in responding, but some things (cricket) take precedence even over dip!
mansea (2945 DX)
13 Jul 08 UTC
Fish and Chips, it's so wonderful.
sean (3490 D(B))
13 Jul 08 UTC
english breakfast food is good. muffins yum. its just all the other food the sucks.
chinese breakfast anyone? rice in hot water , cheap steamed dough hiding a lump of " pork" (lets lets cross our fingers and hope its pork) urgghh
Rait (10151 D(S))
13 Jul 08 UTC
I propose that the draw will be made by phpDip adjudicator - we all join the game, get the countries and the same countries will be in FTF game. Furthermore - we could insert the orders to the phpDip also during the game (that shouldn't take more than few minutes with couple of laptops), so that the game could be followed here as well. What do You think?
TheGhostmaker (1545 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
You could do a preference list based draw if you wished.
flashman (2274 D(G))
13 Jul 08 UTC
I had already suggested using phpDip to assign countries (to a couple of the suspects)... Logging moves would require some extra work and though it is attractive, it would probably get in the way. Face-to-face is very much a matter of being up against the clock.

However, the moves will all be recorded in the notepads (supplied) and can be entered after the game has ended.
flashman (2274 D(G))
13 Jul 08 UTC
More news:

I have just discovered a Russian shop within 1 minute walk of the game venue! So, whoever draws Russia can have a very easy time choosing something. Who would have believed that, a Russian shop in an old English town?
Chrispminis (916 D)
14 Jul 08 UTC
Wow, excellent idea. I know The_Mahatma and I have been looking to start up a face to face game in the Toronto area for a while now. Congratulations on getting something together. I eagerly await the results.

I can already guess most of the players (I think), but is there any real reason that their identities should be masked?
flashman (2274 D(G))
14 Jul 08 UTC
No, the line-up will be made clear very soon...
Braveheart (2408 D(S))
14 Jul 08 UTC
Good stuff, great to see. We should discuss getting a Hong Kong game together again when you get back. I am sure I am not along in not having played the game in it's intended form.
flashman (2274 D(G))
14 Jul 08 UTC
Okay, will do. We will have no trouble getting seven players...


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Vampiero (3525 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Duplicitous Tactics Draw
this is turkey asking for a draw.
soon france and russia should also post.
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fr1988 (100 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
If YOU were accused of metagaming
Scenario: you put your time/efforts to play Diplomacy because you consider it rewarding and interesting. You disapprove metagaming, because in your opinion it comprimes the honesty/fun of the game (you believe everyone should start with same potential chances to win a game, then as game develops odds are going up or down).

In a particular game, you are playing Austria. You could have crashed Russia, but from previous games you learnt that, once Russia is gone, Turkey is a genie out of a box and the doom starts. So, instead of trying to destroy Russia, you let him stand as deterrent against Turkey.

Then Turkey accuses Russia and you of metagaming.

QUESTION: considering Turkey is an experienced player, at least according to his rank, what would YOU think?

a) Turkey is a smart, Machiavellian player. Using bogus complaints to move your focus away from the game. What a great player!

b) Turkey and Russia are up to something, and staging a fake disagreement. God saves me from allies, than I will take care of enemies :-)

c) Turkey is in immature player. He really believes what he says!

d) None of the above. Please enlighten me with your opinion!

In case this case falls in cluster "A", I will not add any additional message to the original ones. But I would love to know what you think about this.
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alex_spro (284 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Question:
I am very new to this game, but from viewing the finished ones, it seems like Italy almost never wins? Also, it seems like Austria wins the most, followed by Turkey, Russia, England.
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Rait (10151 D(S))
13 Jul 08 UTC
Kestas, pleas look at this
In the game http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=4374&msgCountry=Germany

shouldn't the attack from STP to Barents Sea have failed by the rules?
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Treefarn (6094 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
Disbands when in CD
I thought the rule for disbands for a country in CD was the farther away from home SCs. I am currently in a game where Austria is in CD. At the end of Autumn, he had 2 SCs at Trieste and Vienna. He had 3 armies in Galicia, Albania and Trieste. Trieste was disbanded. Why?
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QuiSxu92 (110 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
Build later orders
I have requested to build later, does the option to build in Autumn automatically ask me? if what do I need to do... thanks in advance
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lyriac (121 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
a question from a newbie
the situation is like this:
I am playing france and i have an army in spain. i want to occupy portugal but this turn is sping 1902 in order to set portugal as a supply center does my army need to stay there for another turn? or my occupation in spring is just enaugh?
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aoe3rules (949 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Viva la Vida
has anyone heard the song "Viva la Vida"? i was just thinking about it and realized it we could write a great diplomacy-related parody of it; i've already got a few lines:

"I used to rule the word,
fleets would move when i gave the word.
Now in the morning i scheme alone,
scheme with guys i used to own..."

"...Be my puppet, my sword and shield,
My figurehead in a foreign field.
For some reason i can't explain,
since i joined, there was never,
never an honest word,
Even when i ruled the world."

also, maybe someone here who can sing could post it to Youtube. or they might record it at the FTF game in the UK.
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Sun_Tzu (2116 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
Move should have worked.
In the game "New Trade" Russia had fleet GoB support Sweden to Baltic Sea and fleet Baltic Sea was supporting another move, but was unsupported. This should have displaced fleet Baltic Sea. But it didn't.
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Mrlimmer (396 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
The Magical Magic Game!
Join Now!
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anlari (8640 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Facebook
I was wondering the facebook usage density here - If we all add each other as friends it might make it easier to communicate considering many of us shy away from posting e-mails on public forums. I'm Anil Ari.
5 replies
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RogueMcGyver (455 D)
13 Jul 08 UTC
Convoy Disruption?
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=4265

Shouldn't my attack from GoB -> Baltic Sea stopped them from convoying an army to Livonia?

If not can someone explain to me why it did not?
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KaaRoy (0 DX)
12 Jul 08 UTC
Just for Fun 1 - Low points game but the winner takes it all
As stated above... One winner, 6 losers.
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flashman (2274 D(G))
12 Jul 08 UTC
anlari, you're back!
Do you now how many ways I have tried to contact you?
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jpchewy01 (100 D)
12 Jul 08 UTC
New game
Join Empires of Europe-2! the bet is 5 points.
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