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Synapse (814 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
Napoleonic variant
Any suggestions thus far?

http://i43.tinypic.com/25oyqvp.jpg
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Anon (?? D)
26 May 13 UTC
Spartan's Summer Fun series
Hello all! I figured I should continue this after a friendly reminder... so here you go! The next game in my series!
gameID=14517
Celtic Britain, 1 day phases, 13 pt bet
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Lukas Podolski (1234 D)
27 Aug 13 UTC
LabDip down?
Can anyone access LabDip these days or is it just me can't?
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adalephat (733 D)
02 Aug 13 UTC
Is the WWII map unbalanced?
I was pondering the statistics when I realised, that France soloed only once, while the Soviet managed it 10 times. Is this because the map is unbalanced, or because the Soviet players are that good?
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Rancher (1275 D)
27 Aug 13 UTC
1648 game just gone final
impressive all blue map

http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=15074
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tiger (1653 D)
16 Aug 13 UTC
Random Question
If you CD in a game and get taken over by someone, can you rejoin that game if someone else CDs by taking them over?
tiger (1653 D)
16 Aug 13 UTC
so say you were germany and you cd and someone takes over, then if france cds two years later can you rejoin the game as france?
Guaroz (2030 D (B))
16 Aug 13 UTC
Yes, you can.
Orpheus (1418 D)
16 Aug 13 UTC
wait - I'd like to weigh-in on this topic....
:^)
tiger (1653 D)
16 Aug 13 UTC
Really? It's allowed? I didn't think it would be, since old grudges could result in a biased game.
G-Man (2466 D)
16 Aug 13 UTC
Sounds odd to me too. Do any of the moderators know the rationale behind this?
Guaroz (2030 D (B))
26 Aug 13 UTC
I 'third' what tiger and G-Man said.
What I guess is that forbidding take-over to someone, who once was in a game and now is not anymore, would be very hard to code and implement. I can see no other reason, can anyone?
Captainmeme (1400 D Mod (B))
26 Aug 13 UTC
The rationale is that putting restrictions on this would be very difficult to code, and therefore time-consuming for Oli/Kestas, and it happens so infrequently that it's not a huge issue. I'd agree that the grudges could carry across if it did happen, and this would be damaging to the game, but if you suspect this is happening you can always report it to the ModForum.
Guaroz (2030 D (B))
26 Aug 13 UTC
Thanks Captain!
RUFFHAUS 8 (2490 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
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But you knew that already, didn't you Guaroz? After all nothing happens here without your say so.

The idea of it being difficult to write the code to correct may or may not be so. I find the idea of writing any code to be difficult, but this doesn't sound all that complex to me. There's apparently some existing coding in place that allows a new player to join a vacant position, and there is coding that allows for you to block/mute players, which prevents them from joining a game. It does not see that much different to prevent a previously CD'd or eliminated player from taking on a vacant position. And even if it is difficult, it would be a worthy improvement to the game, particularly with anonymous games where this could go on completely undetected.
kaner406 (2067 D Mod (B))
26 Aug 13 UTC
not completely undetectable - all players are informed that a country in CD has been taken over and who the player was who CDd. When the game ends you see who has completed the game, and can compare if the player who CDd is still 'in' the game via this situation.

Having said this, I haven't seen one single game where this situation has occurred. Neither reported nor personal experience.

G-Man (2466 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
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Thanks gang. I think it would be worth coding, as I believe it has happened in one of my games, though for the life of me, I can't remember which one. I just remember being surprised that a player who CD'd was somehow still in the game in the end.
Mapu (2086 D (B))
26 Aug 13 UTC
I'm pretty sure Tyran jumped from country to country in at least one game I was in.
Tomahaha (1170 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
If this were allowed, what a HORRIBLE situation. How can anyone allow such nonsense? Not only are you allowing someone who screwed everyone in the game over by his negligence but now any alliances that were made as one country now gets screwed up by this player now taking over another. But then again, any game with 2 CD's is probably a piss-poor game by that time anyways???
I remember that too. I don't think it was a problem, but the potential is certainly there.
Ninjanrd (1248 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
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Once your CD has been taken over by someone else, then that game is no longer on your file. You can only be traced back to the game by mods and others in the game, and that is because of the message that appears when someone CD's. It would be exceedingly difficult to implement that code, as you can't just splice code together. By that logic, making any game into build anywhere could be as easy as checking a box in the New Games tab. But in reality it takes several code changes to make that work. And this case would be so extremely rare that I personally don't think it would be worth Oli's time to code. However, other people are allowed to make code contributions. Anyone who is so compelled should feel free to test this out!
Mapu (2086 D (B))
26 Aug 13 UTC
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I think RUFFHAUS' idea earlier that once you CD you get a "block" from that game might not be as hard to implement. But I personally don't think it's worth it as you can't rejoin the game as someone else unless someone has already taken over your old country. I also think it's better to have someone rather than no one playing a country.
Ninjanrd (1248 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
Yeah, but that might prevent you from going back and looking at that game once it has finished; or even while it is still going.
kaner406 (2067 D Mod (B))
27 Aug 13 UTC
For coding advice:

http://forum.webdiplomacy.net/index.php
RUFFHAUS 8 (2490 D)
27 Aug 13 UTC
Kaner, it may in fact be a difficult task to code the restriction, but in my opinion it would be a worthy effort nevertheless. I'd do it myself if I had any inkling of how to write code, but you may as well ask me to translate War and Peace into Sanskrit, and then back into Mandarin Chinese as ask me to write code.


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SLOTerp (0 D)
24 Aug 13 UTC
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Forum-based standard @ Redscape
Weekly turns. Good maps. If you haven't played a forum game w/ a human GM in a while (or ever), here's your chance to jump back in.
http://www.redscape.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1913
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Spartan22 (1883 D (B))
18 Aug 13 UTC
Chaoctopi Signup Thread
As part of my summer series, I am trying to get a chaoctopi game started. I figured I'd make a new thread because the other lost traction. So signup here if you're interested!
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Anon (?? D)
22 Aug 13 UTC
Spend your dimoolah!
Come one, come all! Spend your dip points!
I am currently hosting a decent high pot game at the low price of 99 D! Global chat to really test your skill on the classic map! Join if you dare!

gameID=15633
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mendax (1260 D)
26 Aug 13 UTC
Stalemates
Is there any way to force someone to accept a stalemate position.
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King Atom (1186 D)
05 May 13 UTC
Tour of VDip: Extension
A while ago, I started the Tour of VDip! With the intention to play every game on the site. We are currently on round three. After evaluating my summer schedule, I have notices that I have exactly fifty free days (excluding seven for band camp, twelve for a missions trip, and ten for vacation days). Anyway, from this conclusion...Actually, hold on, I have a lot to say...
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Amwidkle (1351 D)
01 Aug 13 UTC
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Opening strategy guide, WWIV
Spinning off bluecthulhu's excellent idea into a new thread.
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SandgooseXXI (1294 D)
22 Aug 13 UTC
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Is the phase there yet... T__T
So of all the games I am in, the next phase processes in approx 12 hours, I go through diplomacy withdrawls...keep checking the site for information etc. Do YOU go through withdrawls too? Or is it just me?
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Synapse (814 D)
17 Jul 13 UTC
Playtesting (WWII, version 2)
I've made some improvements to WWII and would like some help testing balance issues. The first game is here:

http://lab.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=108
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Synapse (814 D)
19 Aug 13 UTC
Wiki article on balancing variants
I don't know TOO much diplomacy theory, can anyone help me out with this?

http://www.vdiplomacy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Concerning_Balance
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GOD (1830 D Mod (B))
18 Aug 13 UTC
1066 V3
do the Normans start with a fleet in CI?
Because it says nothing about that in the descriptions...do the Vikings have some fleet in the sea too?
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Synapse (814 D)
16 Aug 13 UTC
Test group
There's a real issue with testers for the lab.
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Firehawk (1231 D)
15 Aug 13 UTC
Another Test for the First Crusade
My First Crusade map has gone through a few changes and I'd like to test them. Here's the link, feel free to tell me what u think of the map also. http://lab.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=124
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Rancher (1275 D)
17 Aug 13 UTC
Phases Played?
in keeping with the % thread
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Tristan (1258 D)
17 Aug 13 UTC
anyone for a fast one?
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Oli (977 D Mod (P))
17 Aug 13 UTC
Small 1066 error fixed.
But I needed to cancel the 2 games that started already.
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Safari (1530 D)
11 Aug 13 UTC
Testers Needed for New 4 Player Variant
Hi Everyone! I'm looking for players to test my variant Atlantic Colonies on the vdiplomacy lab. Ideally I'd like to have more than one game going so that glitches and balance issues can be rooted out as quickly as possible and it can go live!
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Anon (?? D)
12 Aug 13 UTC
Two needed for New Game.
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=15520
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Spartan22 (1883 D (B))
01 Jul 13 UTC
Spartan's Summer Fun- Chaoctopi Signup Thread
Hello all! As part of my summer series of trying to play all variants, I want to play Chaoctopi. Considering that is a large undertaking, I figured I would make a signup thread. Post here if you are interested!
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mfarb (1338 D)
21 Jul 13 UTC
WW4 Gunboat Anon 3 point bet! WTA ca caw!
16 hour phase, random country assignment, target sc: 40, NO min rating or # of phases
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Anon (?? D)
08 Aug 13 UTC
Classic gunboat
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Amwidkle (1351 D)
07 Aug 13 UTC
WWIV Opening Strategy -- Illinois
New opening article.
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The Ambassador (2241 D (B))
08 Aug 13 UTC
Just checking: drawing and left players
Hi all. In a game where 2 players have left and the remaining 3 players want to draw. Just checking that the left players (still on the board) don't get a share of the pot if the 3 of us draw. Or do we have to wait until we've taken all their SCs?
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Synapse (814 D)
07 Aug 13 UTC
Colonial 1885 - Britain always wins
Discuss
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caliburdeath (1013 D)
06 Aug 13 UTC
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New rough map- "Fall of the Carthaginian Empire"
I've made a rough alternate history map, and I want some critiques.
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/217/5/a/diplomacy_carthage_map_draft_by_calibur_death-d6gu3d4.png
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