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ubercacher16 (2196 D)
21 Apr 21 UTC
New Tournament?
Message below:
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JECE (1534 D)
15 Apr 21 UTC
Is the ModForum still being used? I'm in no hurry, but I posted this over two weeks ago:
Subject: Can't create new game with custom phase length

I'm trying to create a game with 42-hour phases, but keep getting this error: "The phase value is too large or small; it must be between 5 minutes and 10 days."
I was able to do this a few years ago without any problem: gameID=32997
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DaveSpermbank (1026 D)
24 Mar 21 UTC
Anyone else having trouble with the interactive map?
When I click on a unit of mine, no buttons show up. I haven't been doing any messing around in the settings for a long time, and my orders are not readied. Anyone else? Help?
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Halt (2077 D)
17 Apr 21 UTC
Modern Europe Team Game
Inspired by the Divided States Team Game, I think it'd be fun to have a smaller one.
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CYFI (1927 D)
13 Apr 21 UTC
Election variant--Civil war map
See next post for rules
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lechaton (959 D)
21 Jan 21 UTC
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Vive la France !
Après le piratage de 18centres et le bug définitif de DOL, les joueurs français de diplomacy sont vraiment à la rue ! Je crée donc un post sur ce site pour se retrouver entre francophones....
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Flame (1073 D)
02 Apr 21 UTC
Nuclear strike option
In several Diplomacy game variants we have the Nuclear strike rule which allows any player to destroy any (or only foe's - I don't remember exactly) unit once in a game.
See below...
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umbletheheep (1023 D)
01 Apr 21 UTC
Win an Original 1959 Diplomacy Game!
A special giveaway has been sponsored by the Briefing - https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=7f96aa626e18757f1f87cd69e&id=22775e9b77
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DaveSpermbank (1026 D)
16 Mar 21 UTC
Diplomacy x Among Us
10 players. 7 crewmates. 3 impostors.
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gopher27 (1606 D Mod)
23 Mar 21 UTC
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Where is kaner?
We have had to Extend a game because kaner never showed up after joining. Brisbanites might want to check to see whether he may be trapped under a refrigerator as a result of a cookie jar related accident. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQe0OWZvwWo
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gopher27 (1606 D Mod)
14 Mar 21 UTC
butterhead drawn back as by magic
Shelby returns to us for the first time in ages and arrives just in time to participate in the dawning of the winning thread's second decade.
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Flame (1073 D)
21 Feb 21 UTC
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Have you ever teach people to play Diplomacy?
My 8-year-old son knows that I play Diplomacy and sometimes even watches the situation progress in my games, but only today I registered him and explaine the rules of the game. He plays chess well, so I think there will be no problems with that.
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Flame (1073 D)
29 Mar 21 UTC
Supply Centers aftergame charts
Maybe it's worth to develop Supply Centers countries' amount in aftergame charts via Highcharts:
https://www.highcharts.com/demo
More info see below...
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Argentinean Empire (1606 D)
29 Mar 20 UTC
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Tournament: Cold War II
Welcome to the sequel to 2018’s Cold War tournament. Has it really been two years? Let’s get started.
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bsiper (1281 D)
01 Jul 20 UTC
So far, yes
indeed
Maucat (1834 D)
02 Jul 20 UTC
https://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=44193#gamePanel Mittag won 17-9 with USSR
https://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=44194#gamePanel Maucat won 18-9 with USSR

Will we must play another 2 games?
Mittag (1396 D)
02 Jul 20 UTC
The second one of those games was a torture. Went on until 1969, but I felt like I lost it in 1963 when I didn't go to Columbia.
Procedure:

You play two games. If you tie 1-1, you play another two games. If you are tied 2-2 after those, you play a fifth game with random assignment. If there is a draw or a never ending stalemate in Game 5, USSR wins.
So is the map slightly imbalanced?
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
Why would you think that?
NATO has slightly better stats than USSR overall. I have to pick an arbitrary way to end a hypothetical fifth game so nobody keeps going until 2122 or something. I doubt it will become relevant, as all games so far have had a victor.
https://vdiplomacy.com/stats.php?variantID=91
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
I'm not sure NATO is really stronger, but it is certainly more straightforward to play. Perhaps the stats reflect more wins because inexperienced players will win with that more at first.
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
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Also, once either bsiper and Coffee decide to stop playing around and win their round, I'll be waiting. Good game AE.
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
Yeah, my impression of all stats of all variants is that they reflect which powers are easier to play for inexperienced players, but that they convey no relevant information as to which powers are actually in a stronger position
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
I mean, there are probably extreme cases, but that definitely seems like the general rule
badivan1 (1661 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
i think ussr has an advantage. i don't think the stats truly reflect optimal play
Maucat (1834 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
In the match between me and Mittag USSR won both the games...
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
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USSR is the more creative and dynamic power so in the hands of a top player it is more versatile. Rather than final random game perhaps basing on the stats (what year you won would be better in the case of a tie)
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
So if you lost as NATO, your guy will be to win the next game faster than the opponent. If there's a tie, then do center count.
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
I don't like stats tiebreakers. A win is a win.
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
It's a reflection of mistakes/strong play better than power placement imo. But to each his own.
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
yeah but in a two game match up, it means suddenly you are playing about who wins the fastest
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
if one game ends 1965, and the second game is in 1966, well then the match up is already decided
Mittag (1396 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
it's a completely different game.
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
Not if you win both matches ;)
umbletheheep (1023 D)
04 Jul 20 UTC
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I get what you're saying though. It changes the game, but it also prioritizes defense in the first game and striving to hold out as long as you can. I suppose I was looking at it more from a looking back then how it would impact the 2nd game.
bsiper (1281 D)
05 Jul 20 UTC
I think NATO gets less creativity at the start, but they definitely get the options to bounce around the USSR, never really holding down a position but being able to keep SCs
I agree with umble tho, but maybe it can't be applied here right now since the rules are set in stone. If we have the clear goal of winning and winning as fast as possible, i think it can nullify the advantage/disadvantage each power has and really looks at each player's skill
To contribute on the manner of statistics, since im too lazy to view my games on vdip, here are my stats in Conspiracy:
NATO: 120 wins, 1 draw, 18 losses
USSR: 93 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses
The point of a fifth game is that at a certain point, a win is a win and that’s what matters. I’m just planning for the possibility that there is no winner in the fifth game, an unlikely proposition given the games of this tournament so far.
Mittag (1396 D)
05 Jul 20 UTC
I don't like it if someone can play a move which will make them lose them the game but slow fashion in a slow fashion, and this can win them a tournament. If a player has a possibility of winning the game, then the tournament rules should be such that the player will try to win the game, even if it is a path which risks a faster loss
Mittag (1396 D)
05 Jul 20 UTC
let me write that again so that it is possible to read it...

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David Hood (976 D)
26 Mar 21 UTC
March 2021 Deadline News is out!
Panel discussion around Diplomacy World magazine, special feature on Irish variant, and headlines from around the world of Diplomacy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Okj8l54dQ
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DaveSpermbank (1026 D)
15 Feb 21 UTC
Country statistics of vdip players
Does anyone know the statistics on where vdip players are situated? I would imagine USA and Australia would be top 2
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umbletheheep (1023 D)
16 Mar 21 UTC
Where are our Variant Creators?
I believe it's coming up on a year since the last new variant came out. The Diplomacy world is thirsty for more :). At least, the Diplomacy Briefing would like to feature some.
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gopher27 (1606 D Mod)
18 Mar 21 UTC
Shep! Shep! Come out, come out where ever you are!
Shep315, your presence is requested.

https://vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=48040
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Zebulon Zirbou (937 D)
28 Feb 21 UTC
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La Diplo-Ligue redémarre !
L’Association Francophone des Joueurs de Diplomacy relance la saison de Printemps 2021 de la Diplo-Ligue, sur le modèle de celle qui existait sur DOL.
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Flame (1073 D)
05 Mar 21 UTC
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How many users are spectating the game?
Maybe it's worth to do the info on the gamepanel - the number of spectators who are spectating the game?...
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benjamin.tyson (885 D)
05 Mar 21 UTC
MD2 Club
Hey I’m starting a moderndiplomacy 2 game If anyone wants to join
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manji (1005 D)
01 Mar 21 UTC
DSA game
Seeing that DSA game is not advancing a lot what are the mods going to do ? Will players be replaced with active ones?
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Beefstu (940 D)
25 Feb 21 UTC
Can't join the DSA game?
Hey all, I'm trying to join the DSA game that's nearly full but I'm unable to. I meet all requirements but the join button isn't showing, any ideas?
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DaveSpermbank (1026 D)
27 Feb 21 UTC
Modforum
Moderators did you guys see my post about a replacement? It has been around 110 hours since i first posted and I have seen many on the site since.
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Chris McEwan (626 D)
25 Feb 21 UTC
Design of Games
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How easy is it to design a game based upon a Town, I live in the NE of England and a few of us have been playing online during the lockdown. Any help appreciated.
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GOD (1791 D Mod (B))
16 Feb 21 UTC
Live messaging Diplomacy
Hello everyone, I would like to play a standard game of diplomacy, but exchange social network accounts of one network all players are in (preferentially Signal, but fb does the job as well) in order to be able to have Live communication and if wished, even calls. Could make things more immersive. 1 ½ days per phase. Anyone interested?
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DaveSpermbank (1026 D)
22 Feb 21 UTC
Eurasia Renovatio?
Everyone knows and loves Europa Renovatio by Technostar. But I feel his work is not finished.
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Lei Saarlainen (1120 D)
21 Feb 21 UTC
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Spice Island Anonymus Gunboat Tournament
Hello
the Bangkok Diplomacy Club & L'AFJD (association francophone des joueurs de Diplomacy)
are organising a Spice Island Anonymous Gunboat Tournament
the tournament will consist of 3 Spice Island Anonymous gunboat game played in 7 years scored with Bangkok scoring system https://world-diplomacy-wiki.fandom.com/wiki/Bangkok_2020_Scoring_System
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David Hood (976 D)
19 Feb 21 UTC
February 2021 Deadline News is out!
Features a panel discussion on Diplomacy in the classroom, and other features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZeb75gR2Gs&t=581s
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Macca573 (1517 D)
29 Jan 21 UTC
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Flash is Dead, Statistics page is Broken
Now that flash is dead, that statistics page is missing the graphs. Is the something in the works to get this fixed?

(it also just makes getting to the page difficult, as Vdip keeps asking for flash, and you have to say no multiple times before you can access the page)
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