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Draugnar (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
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Draugnar's Daily Star Trek Study Thread.
In which we watch an episode of classic Star Trek each day (might skip a day here or there) and have a discussion about it.
Draugnar (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
Let's start at Season 1, Episode 1 - The Man Trap.
Draugnar (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
Sulu is a botanist? The first red shirt to die is actually a blue shirt. And Uhura has a bit of a crush on Spock (reflected in Star Trek (2009)) and even gets upset at his lack of emotional response when the transporter room reports one dead and he doesn't ask who (hinted at in Start Trek Into Darkness).

For 1966, the special effects are quite excellent. While over used, the ship orbiting the planet (and the planet itself) rivals Star Wars (pre CGI).
PSMongoose (2384 D)
24 May 14 UTC
Are you sure you're watching the original version of classic Star Trek? There was a remastered version published within the past decade that has revamped CG effects.
Draugnar (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
That could be. I'm watching it on Amazon Prime. But the drama and writing is still better than most of the crap produced in the 70s and much of the 80s and 90s.
Theodosius (232 D(S))
24 May 14 UTC
I don't think that red shirts dying off started until later. They were still getting their feet wet, feeling their way around the sand, figuring out where they wanted to go.

For 1966, the special effects beat, say Dr. Who, whose special effects were laughable (the salt-shaker space ship).
Draugnar (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
I thought I remembered the original model work wasn't nearly up to that quality.
PSMongoose (2384 D)
24 May 14 UTC
I remember the fourth episode in the first season being pretty good. And then you reach Season two and Chekhov comes aboard, making it true Original Star Trek.
steephie22 (182 D(S))
24 May 14 UTC
There was an episode of Star Trek (not a clue which) on tv. Was pretty disappointed.

Did Star Trek not age very well or is it just me, or the specific episode?
ssorenn (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
Kirk likes them green bitches
Randomizer (722 D)
24 May 14 UTC
It wasn't until the late movies that Kirk got discriminating about females of any species that he wouldn't sleep with off screen. I think his only restriction was not to chase after married females, however if they only had a boyfriend than it was open season.
Strauss (758 D)
24 May 14 UTC
And Kirk fought on all planets in wild west style. It was planned a wild west series in space.

"Jim, hey is dead."
Strauss (758 D)
24 May 14 UTC
ups

"Jim, he is dead."
Theodosius (232 D(S))
24 May 14 UTC
It's worse than that, he's dead Jim!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCARADb9asE
ghug (5068 D(B))
24 May 14 UTC
"Wild west series in space"
At least Firefly got that right eventually. So glad that show was long-running and successful.

Draug, I like this idea. Will we be moving on to other series once we finish the original?
Draugnar (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
I plan to. It may be more like a couple eps a week over the summer. But I want everyone who can to watch each episode then discuss it.
Strauss (758 D)
24 May 14 UTC
For me the Star Trek Universe is the best what the USA have ever sent. Beside a lot of shit.
ghug (5068 D(B))
24 May 14 UTC
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What?
Alpha@Omega (183 D)
24 May 14 UTC
You should add trivia to this thread
Octavious (2701 D)
24 May 14 UTC
Can we not have a Mork and Mindy thread, starting at the beginning where Mork duels with The Fonz? American television's finest hour!
Draugnar (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
Then go start one.
ILN (100 D)
25 May 14 UTC
but sTARTREK don't real.
ghug (5068 D(B))
25 May 14 UTC
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I don't understand a disturbingly large number of posts in this thread.
Draugnar (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
So go watch the Man Trap and let's discuss it.
Seymour (100 D)
25 May 14 UTC
quick 30min game
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=142341
ssorenn (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
ooooooooh, you just pissed off draug
ghug (5068 D(B))
25 May 14 UTC
I did. I think it's a decent episode, but not really up to the standards later episodes set.
Draugnar (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
It may not be as good as the last season, but it is still better than anything else on at the time.
ghug (5068 D(B))
25 May 14 UTC
That's fair. I wasn't really around then, and I was raised on TNG, so I have a hard time appreciating TOS sometimes.
ssorenn (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
star trek for its time was ground breaking
Draugnar (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
I got married the same time TNG first aired.
ssorenn (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
is your wife green too
Draugnar (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
Green with envy over some of the hot babes I work with.
Draugnar (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
Jealousy not envy... You knew what I meant.
Draugnar (0 DX)
26 May 14 UTC
Bumping as maybe I'll get to watch episode 2 later tonight when everyone has gone home.


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emfries (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
PPSC Points Distribution
With regards to this game: gameID=142343

The pot was 175 D. Germany won with 22 of 34 SCs, so by my calculations Germany should win ( 22 / 34 ) * 175 = 113 D, but Germany only won 105 D (which is 60%, exactly, of the pool). Similarly, Turkey finished with 9 of 34 SCs, so Turkey should win ( 9 / 34 ) * 175 = 46 D, but won 53 D. What gives?
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ssorenn (0 DX)
25 May 14 UTC
New PC graphics card
can anyone suggest a new DX11 compatable graphics card im running an old nvidia geforce 9500
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krellin (80 DX)
23 May 14 UTC
Fond Memories of Obama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8gnmUyminI

Ahhhh...good times, good times. "Typical <x> person..."
Nothing to see here...move along...move along...Oh, and someone get that asshole Sterling out of the NBA already...
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emfries (0 DX)
24 May 14 UTC
Looking to start a high pot full press game
I want to start a new full press WTA game. Ideally, phases would be two days and the bet would be 150 or 200 D. This game would have a policy of drawing in the case of a 1901 CD. Any interest?
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Darth Baum (1056 D)
25 May 14 UTC
Pausing a Game and a player (or two) is missing
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=142341#gamePanel

We wish to pause a game but two people are not online to pause the game which is part of the reason we want to pause it in the first place. Is there a way to pause it so we can start the game with everybody present?
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
24 May 14 UTC
gameID=141704
Any Mod around to explain what you are doing with this game.
How long does a game need to be paused?
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
24 May 14 UTC
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Thanks to the US Coast Guard......
....for responding to the British public and continuing the search for the missing yacht, it now appears that the yacht has been found, life raft was not deployed and the men were lost at sea. This is not what the families wanted to hear but it brings some closure to this sad and tragic event.
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Seymour (100 D)
24 May 14 UTC
quicky for beginners
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=142296
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
23 May 14 UTC
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Will you be my friend?
Looking for some friends (old and new) to play a game with. WTA, 24-36 hours, Full Press, nonanon. New friends get preference over old friends. I reserve the right to not be your friend.
38 replies
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ssorenn (0 DX)
23 May 14 UTC
Proposed Changes to WebDip...
Why is it so hard to have changes made to the site and or code? It seems that there are a lot of different ideas from many people that would make the playability of the site better for all....

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thibaud1 (176 D)
22 May 14 UTC
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Account Sitter
I have tendinitis so I will be staying off the internet for a week. If someone could take over for the while it would be much appreciated.
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President Eden (2750 D)
02 May 14 UTC
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Daily Inspirational Quotes
I started this project on another forum a couple days ago and I figured y'all might appreciate this. I've been making some major personal changes over the past few months, and it's pretty dramatically improved my outlook on life in general. I'm going to post a quote that I think is emotionally or intellectually inspirational with a little blurb about what it means to me. Whether with your own quote or talking about one of mine, feel free to join in the conversation!
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krellin (80 DX)
01 May 14 UTC
Call Me a Dirty So-N-So: Mod Edition
That's right...one more time on the marry-go-round of hardcore Diplomacy. Anything goes negotiations from a flock of fearlessly feckless frothing-at-the-mouth f...f...ehhh...I'm at a loss.

You know the game. *2* Mods requested to join...if you're man enough to handle the hear.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
20 May 14 UTC
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Official bo_sox48 Thoughts Thread
All my thoughts go here.
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Fluminator (1500 D)
15 May 14 UTC
Survivor
Does anyone here watch Survivor? I'm a pretty big fan. It reminds me a little of Diplomacy. The current season on air has been one of the best in a long time.
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
22 May 14 UTC
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On The Forum
Please take a look inside for a minor announcement regarding the Forum.
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hellalt (70 D)
20 May 14 UTC
game with the master
Who oldschool fellow is up for a game with the master, me?
24hrs/turn, low bet, full press, names revealed.
let me know.
10 replies
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Draugnar (0 DX)
22 May 14 UTC
Apple fanboys take note: Android is now #1 (and Windows Phone has a 10% share in EU)
http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-market-share-shrinks-as-android-windows-phone-grow/

It's a few months old, but still noteworthy.
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
21 May 14 UTC
The new Al Qeada
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-27497954

How moronic do you need to be to join an organisation that does this sort of thing......
16 replies
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Jamiet99uk (808 D)
22 May 14 UTC
Time limit variant
What does the forum think of this idea?
8 replies
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michaelf77 (405 D)
21 May 14 UTC
3way chat
Is there a way to send a message to two people at the same time ?
42 replies
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thibaud1 (176 D)
21 May 14 UTC
WTA vs PPSC
Which do you prefer and why?
21 replies
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Different Phase lengths
Would anyone else like to have the option to make the diplomacy phase a different length of time to building and retreating phases?
14 replies
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yebellz (729 D(G))
22 May 14 UTC
Game of Thrones variant
http://www.reddit.com/r/diplomacy/comments/wrmmz/my_friends_and_i_made_a_game_of_thrones_map_what/

Wasn't someone on this forum working on one as well?
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Jamiet99uk (808 D)
16 May 14 UTC
2013 Masters
Who thinks the 2013 Masters will still be going on in 2015?
4 replies
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dr. octagonapus (210 D)
21 May 14 UTC
Old Reliable
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=142110
this game is for people who play regularly and will try and avoid slowing down the play. It is set for one day phases but we expect people to ready up whenever possible.
3 replies
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taco6 (130 D)
21 May 14 UTC
World Diplamcy Live!!!
ok...I'm going to start a new live world game but I'm gonna give it a week to join on sunday...so I will make it in a week...it won't have a password and will be called All or Nothing
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Maniac (189 D(B))
21 May 14 UTC
And the winner of the UK 2015 General Election is...
Labour. How do I know this? Well Arsenal won the FA Cup this year so its a foregone conclusion, Don't believe me? See the link

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Maniac (189 D(B))
21 May 14 UTC
I'm building a train...
Could someone tell me how wide it should be so it doesn't hit any platforms or anything. I intend selling my train to France.
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