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jireland20 (0 DX)
24 Aug 14 UTC
A new game starting for the afternoon come join!
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=146510
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Kallen (1157 D)
24 Aug 14 UTC
12th Doctor
There's gotta be some DW fans out there. Anybody watch the premiere last night?? What do y'all think of Capaldi? Personally, I LOVE HIM
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zultar (4180 DMod(P))
23 Aug 14 UTC
(+1)
WebDiplomacy Survey Results August 2014
See below.
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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
24 Aug 14 UTC
Banner question
Is the time in 24 hour time or 12 hour time? the inclusion of the ":" always confuses me.
3 replies
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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
23 Aug 14 UTC
Join if you hate or love me
gameID=146471
FAE 1 day phase 25 point buy in.

If you hate me and you know it come lose your points.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
24 Aug 14 UTC
Replacement Opportunity
gameID=144344 needs a replacement French player. Good chance at a solo with some careful maneuvering.
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JamesYanik (548 D)
24 Aug 14 UTC
1 MORE ANC MED
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ssorenn (0 DX)
23 Aug 14 UTC
Being a stand up ally!!!
I know diplomacy was originally designed as a game to win, but this site and the points and GR seemed to have changed the way you can look at the game.
How do people feel about being a good ally? For example, 5 player left in a game m and 3 are on one side while two are on the other. It's pretty much a stalemate unless one of the sides is willing to stab the other. Should one always stab, or is there something to be said about being a good ally to the end?

Discuss--
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
22 Aug 14 UTC
Alcohol prohibition in Kerala
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-28892073

Now where have we seen that tried and failed ...... grow up India.
Ever considered the reason why there seems to be a problem is because people like drinking alcohol and that's why the ban won't work dickheads
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micahbales (1397 D)
23 Aug 14 UTC
American Empire Anomaly
Howdy folks,

I've noticed that all the Fall of the American Empire IV games are either extremely fast (5 minute rounds) or extremely slow (3 day rounds). Could anyone explain the apparent disinterest in 1-day-round games for this variant?
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brora (100 D)
23 Aug 14 UTC
Really Noobish Question
How long does a pieces have to be on an SC to claim it?
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OuFeRRaT (1126 D)
23 Aug 14 UTC
Saturday Live Ancient
fancy a 50 D live (5 min) no messaging ancient variant game?
gameID=146459
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jimbursch (100 D)
23 Aug 14 UTC
Support hold for unit that is not just holding
There's something that I'm not totally clear on.
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A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
23 Aug 14 UTC
(+1)
AEST live game 9am tomorrow morning?
Living in Australia, it's hard to get in to many live games. Would there be interest in a Sunday morning AEST live game tomorrow? (that's the east coast of Australia for those playing at home).
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tendmote (100 D(B))
22 Aug 14 UTC
internal criticism
What are your views on "internal criticism", as introduced here:

http://webdiplomacy.net/forum.php?threadID=1175891#1176008
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
22 Aug 14 UTC
Linux or Windows server?
Does it matter if the price is the same?
25 replies
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KingCyrus (511 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
American Citizen beheaded by ISIS/IS
See below.

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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
22 Aug 14 UTC
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A guide to not being gullible
I am playing a game currently where a player is believing that his "ally" won't stab him even though his ally is well on their way to a solo and the gullible player is tied up fighting me. I am trying to organize against the solo threat but gullible prevails. Any tips for gullible players?
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trip (696 D(B))
22 Aug 14 UTC
(+1)
Lusthog Squad-8
Austria, please take down your draw vote.
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Jamiet99uk (808 D)
21 Aug 14 UTC
All foetuses with Down's Syndrome should be killed before birth.
"It's immoral to bring them into the world"

That's the opinion of Richard Dawkins - and possibly a somewhat controversial opinion at that.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-28879659
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jimbursch (100 D)
22 Aug 14 UTC
How does pause work?
I see a vote "pause" button. How does that work? I need a definition for the glossary I'm working on:
http://jimbursch.com/webDiplomacy/glossary.php
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semck83 (229 D(B))
22 Aug 14 UTC
(+1)
There are currently 11111 active players!
That is all.
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fulhamish (4134 D)
21 Aug 14 UTC
Climate consensus?
or not?
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murraysheroes (526 D(B))
19 Aug 14 UTC
Are you a bit older? Don't have the oppressive need for instant gratification?
I'm looking to start a classic game with 3-5 day phases. I'm currently thinking about a 100+ point buy-in, but I can definitely bend on that. I only ask that you be able to explain any CDs on your record as either a live game or some sort of extenuating circumstance. Anyone interested?
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2ndWhiteLine (2606 D(B))
20 Aug 14 UTC
Best Movie Scene Ever
Quint's USS Indianapolis speech. Don't try to argue, no other scene in any movie comes close.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9S41Kplsbs
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
13 Aug 14 UTC
Ferguson
http://mic.com/articles/95998/days-after-michael-brown-s-death-ferguson-looks-like-a-war-zone?utm_source=policymicTBLR&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=social

Race riots. Ironic too that they're happening in St. Louis, one of the only cities that didn't have much violence back in the 60s. The police couldn't resist.
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ssorenn (0 DX)
19 Aug 14 UTC
looking for a full press wta 24 hour game
Who's in?
WTA,24 hour anon,50pt
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SandgooseXXI (113 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Marine corps officer reserve
Anybody have any knowledge about this? I was thinking of joining but don't know many of the requirements. The marines page doesn't provide much. Just curious if anyone here took that path.
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Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Convoying a Retreating unit
Suppose an English army unit is at Holland and is attacked by German unit from Kiel with support from Ruhr and Belgium. In normal case it is forced to disband because it doesn't have anywhere to retreat to.
But what if we allow the English fleet at north sea to convoy the retreating army unit to some place; say Edinburgh?
Is this feasible? If yes, then how will it affect the game overall?
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Aug 14 UTC
No. You can't use a convoy to retreat. A unit may only retreat to a location it could have moves to that turn without any assistance.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Aug 14 UTC
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Oh, if the rules were changed? That would make retreats crazy dangerous. People would be using fleets to retreat behind enemy lines all the time. It would break the game.
Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Yes...I was asking about the repercussions if the rules were changed.
True that it would break the game and make it more unpredictable.
Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Well not exactly unpredictable, but dangerous, as you said.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Aug 14 UTC
It would also seriously unbalance the different powers, since fleet powers would always have more retreat options.
Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Yes...I didn't think it through before posting.
Thanks for the insight, though.
Mapu (362 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
(+4)
A demon of the ancient world. This foe is beyond any of us. Go back to the shadow with your questions!
santosh (335 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
(+3)
YOU SHALL NOT CONVOY-RETREAT.

P.S. Passing is also right out.
jimbursch (100 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
So there is no reenactment of Dunkirk in Diplomacy.
Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Mapu, you have my +1.
Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
@jim: Nope, there isn't.
@Santosh: I would have replied to that had balrogs had spoken a single sentence in the whole saga. :P
Convoys should be allowed on retreats if the fleet unit ordered a hold. Would change the strategy in the North Sea significantly I think, among other places.
Nah, it shouldn't be a hold order. The convoy-retreat should be allowed if the fleet unit actually ordered the convoy.
Balrog (219 D)
20 Aug 14 UTC
Lando, I think that would create imbalance on the board as Abge pointed out earlier. But still one thing can be done. We can allow england fleet to convoy-retreat to only the territory already claimed by england (for eg)
I agree Hanged Man - that is the best solution.
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
21 Aug 14 UTC
What if rather than a typical convoy that can be chained you only allowed for single fleet convoys on a retreat (would make sense as a retreat means that it's unexpected and thy there wouldn't be a IRL retreat plan of chained navies. That would keep the balance I think.
A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
21 Aug 14 UTC
Even that would change the game significantly, as changes the risk of certain moves. For example, as England, convoying to Bel is always risky, since it is easy for Germany and France to conspire to pop the unit. If you could just convoy back again if dislodged, then the risk involved in taking Bel is much less.
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
21 Aug 14 UTC
I mean I expect serious changes from it. But I mean that's what variants are for.


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Sherincall (338 D)
18 Aug 14 UTC
Four CDs and a funeral
What's the right approach when a player refuses to draw?
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