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KingCyrus (1258 D)
16 Aug 14 UTC
Message tab
Oli, how hard would it be to implement a message tab? It seems the only way I can view my PM's is when I get a new PM.... :(
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jengamaster (1053 D)
15 Aug 14 UTC
I have a couple of rules questions regarding variants.
With variants that say they do not allow for a draw, is that the case? Do those formats not have stalemate lines, or how do those games resolve if a stalemate is reached.
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Halt (2077 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
WWIV Sealanes Game
So, the last time I tried to get one going, we hit around 26-27 players before the time limit killed it. To my knowledge, there are no games ongoing aside from those gunboats.
Halt (2077 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
So, sign up here if you want a Full Press WWIV Sealane Game!

Pot Size, Length and everything else negotiable.

1. Halt
2-35. ???
Looks like there is one waiting for players to join, created yesterday when the other one ran out of time.
Not that you can't create another here and recruit, just thought I'd mention it.
RUFFHAUS 8 (2490 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
I'll sign up, but I cannot get into games that Geronimo has me blocked from.
CubanJedi (1391 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
Me!
Anon (?? D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
gameID=20306 is the one already created.
Braillard (937 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
yeah but it is RR rated..
Your RR is 68...no offense, but that's the system doing it's job. Establish a better rating and you'll be able to join such games.
Braillard (937 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
I know I know, after I signed up, I missed a few phases and CDed once, but i'm building it up. Anyway, pretty reliable now, and have always been on webdip.
I was just pointing it out as the previous game that couldn't start was unrated... could be good to have made it the same. Considering not enough players joined the first one, limiting the entrance might not be the best way to fill another one..
SandgooseXXI (1294 D)
15 Aug 14 UTC
Buddy, it takes a lot to get to a 68 rr
Not with the cubing of the average. I'm an RR of 88 with one CD and one missed phase.
And both of those are really old.
What's killing brail is the single CD. One CD in 5 games means an 80%. Eve if his NMRs was perfect, he would be at an RR of 73.
It's unfortunate if someone who is ultimately reliable is unable to join some games while he proves that over time, but this is the cost - worth paying, I believe - to maximize collective reliability in a game that people will be giving a year or so of their time to. It usually takes an extension or two or the joining phase for a WWIV game to get off the ground. Maybe this will not fill up and the standards will need to be relaxed, but I for one am willing to be patient and wait a few weeks if it means the game that starts will have a higher probability of commitment.

Braillard, I sincerely hope your rating rises quickly and you prove to be a solid and reliable member of the site.
Halt (2077 D)
15 Aug 14 UTC
Even with a game thathad no RR restiction we couldnt getenoug people in ten days. I remain partly sceptical about the odds of this new game getting enough players
Braillard (937 D)
15 Aug 14 UTC
I am not contesting the RR rating and actually think it's good tool, but as Draugnar pointed out it does get very low very quick when you only have a few finished games and one CD.. Maybe it could take into account the age of the games or the improvement curve?

Also the main problem is they aren't that many games on this server and I have been taking over every CD I could just to be able to start an unrated game.... The combination of RR and limitation on number of games really makes it hard for someone that first screwed up and then learned the way the site works to then stick around and find nice games! I've played with GOD and you, Dr recommended, on the sound of silent game, and I loved it, and it wouldn't have been possible if it was RR rated.
I guess just creating games unrated even though you are a good player could be a way to lossen the constraints on players like me.
Again I'm neither angry nor revolted ;-)
steephie22 (933 D)
15 Aug 14 UTC
I've got R67. Proud owner of a life.
What a smart thing to say.
drano019 (2710 D Mod)
15 Aug 14 UTC
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Missing 1 out of every 9 phases, congrats Steephie, that's quite an accomplishment. It probably surprises you then that many of the most dedicated players on here have work, full time school, are married and/or have kids, do family things, vacation, and have other hobbies, but still somehow manage to not miss turns and ruin games. Perhaps a better sentence would have been: "Proud to not give a f*ck".


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KingCyrus (1258 D)
14 Aug 14 UTC
A question about the Lab
So, I wanted to do some testing in the lab. Do I need to make a separate account on lab.vdip? Or does this one work?
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Synapse (814 D)
03 Aug 14 UTC
Middle-East variant
I've started work on a variant of the contemporary Middle-East, but as I'm not an expert at balancing variants, I was wondering if someone can give me some insight into how to make it fair?

http://oi61.tinypic.com/zuf89j.jpg is a draft version.
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EFTBSTHGK1337 (943 D X)
13 Aug 14 UTC
hey I have a question
Where is meepmeep? People on webdip said he was here. Did he like retire from vdip too?
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Meckdar (987 D X)
26 Jul 14 UTC
NO DRAW ALLOWED rule
to those who complain of the players who play just to get a "draw", you can do this way:
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EFTBSTHGK1337 (943 D X)
10 Aug 14 UTC
Oli sir could I have your permission?
I would like to advertise your site on my groups youtube channel and I also wanted to know if I could advertise my youtube on here if that's ok if not I understand sir.
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Synapse (814 D)
10 Aug 14 UTC
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More than 1 way chats
In face to face diplomacy not only can you step outside with a single person, but you can hold multiple conferences between 3,4 even 5 players.
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jimbursch (0 D)
10 Aug 14 UTC
hello webdip developers
I would like to get in touch with other webdip developers. The dev forum is inactive, so I'm hoping to get in touch with other developers here.
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DEFIANT (1311 D)
08 Aug 14 UTC
RE: Obama's Response to ISIS and the Refugees
There are 40,000 - 50,000 minority refugees, a majority of them Christian, fleeing for their lives from ISIS. And what is ISIS doing to these men, women and children. They are beheading the children and women and hanging the men. They are closing in these people.

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EFTBSTHGK1337 (943 D X)
11 Aug 14 UTC
So should I make one of my famous honest topic threads hmm?
Pretty please? :D covered with melted chocolate topped with nuts and banana slices with a cherry on top....man...I want icecream now.
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pjman (661 D)
07 Aug 14 UTC
Opinioniated favorite variants
Hello all! I'm not familiar with all these variants compared to what are on Webdiplomacy. I'm looking to play some games but I'm not sure which ones are really good and which ones are not so much fun. So what's popular variant wise?
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Windir (1570 D)
05 Aug 14 UTC
"Save" and "Ready" buttons aren't working. What's wrong?
I was able to successfully fill in orders for one game of mine, but the save and ready buttons aren't working on another. Here's a link: gameID=19797
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KingCyrus (1258 D)
07 Aug 14 UTC
Multiple Cancelings?
So... I was in a game of Rinacemento that had not yet started. Not enough people joined. So it canceled. And canceled. And canceled. And canceled. I have NINE messages saying it canceled, BUT, I was NOT refunded 9 times! Not to mention, it still shows up in my games... which is annoying.... I WANT MY REFUND!
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jimbursch (0 D)
06 Aug 14 UTC
Perpetual Diplomacy
Is there a variant of Diplomacy that is designed to be a perpetual game? In other words, players are free to come and go as they please, but the motivation is to be the biggest player on the board, not to "win".
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jimbursch (0 D)
06 Aug 14 UTC
Glossary update
I am working on a WebDip glossary here:
http://jimbursch.com/webDiplomacy/glossary.php
Feel free to suggest additions and/or changes..
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jimbursch (0 D)
05 Aug 14 UTC
Glossary of Terms
I'm working of a Glossary for WebDip here:
http://jimbursch.com/webdiplomacy/glossary.php
Help me gather terms and definitions.
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Dr. Recommended (1660 D Mod (B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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Diplomacy on the Radio
I'm listening to an episode of the radio program "This American Life" about Diplomacy. Featuring the same guy who recently wrote the Diplomacy article on Grantland. Not sure if it's the current episode or a repeat, but I figured I'd mention it here for those interested. Should be available on podcast now or soon.
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jimbursch (0 D)
04 Aug 14 UTC
dev for vdip and/or webdip
Hello

I'm a php/mysql developer interested in contributing to WebDip and/or vDip.
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yaaks (1157 D)
03 Aug 14 UTC
Ftf Games
I'm trying to organize a ftf game in the Los Angeles area. Anyone interested?
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Oli, thank you for the color-blindness interface.
I have protonapia and this is awesome. That plus labeling the countries speaking global and the interactive map males it so much better and less confusing... Even on the phone (interactive doesn't let me interact but still shows what I ordered using the drop down).
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Fischfix (976 D)
09 Jul 14 UTC
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Admins please Review Chat
http://vdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=19431

Guys, i really enjoy this game but from time to time people are really unpolite in what they say in the chat. i hope some admins will look into this chat and take actions against cursing and inappropriate comments by slavic nations.
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daviidnavidad (920 D)
01 Aug 14 UTC
Noob question
Sorry to be a pain but what is gunboat
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Hirnsaege (1903 D)
30 Jul 14 UTC
Joining running games to compensate missed turns is not easy ...
... if there are so few games around to join.

I'd like to take over some country and compensate for some missed turns happily – i just can't find any game to join that are ...
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mapleleaf (1155 D X)
31 Jul 14 UTC
Russian northern opening.
I have been known to order the Saint Petersburg fleet to Finland.
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New game: Call Me a Dirty So-n-So: YCHTT edition.
All the usual a-holes are welcome to join. I'll create it after 10 total people sign up. Modern Dip (unless there is an even better variant), WTA, Full Press, phase 24-48 hours, points negotiable, non-anon.
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qznc (1237 D)
30 Jul 14 UTC
Draft: North Sea Wars Strategy
I wrote a short review-strategy-guide draft on the North Sea Wars variant:
http://beza1e1.tuxen.de/drafts/north_sea_wars_strategy.html

Feedback welcome! :)
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krellin (1031 D)
29 Jul 14 UTC
Testing 1...2...3...
http://www.tpnn.com/2014/07/29/poor-sandra-fluke-cant-afford-to-buy-her-own-birth-control-but-she-can-spend-100k-on-this/

Hmmm...Sandra Fluke said she couldn't afford the $3000/year to buy birth control (Good LORD does that chick like to f***...) but has managed to give her own Congressional campaign $100,000. Uhhhh..yeah. (By the way, birth control is like under $10/month for normal human beings...)
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Oli (977 D Mod (P))
28 Jul 14 UTC
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New default Pot-Type WTA....
As the subject suggests.
To gather a bit more feedback about this issue I changed the default from PPSC to WTA and made a big announcement about this on the gamecreation-page.
This will last for the next few month and we will see if the games get better, worse, or if nobody cares.
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