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New game looking for players
Small six player game.
Anarchy in the UK
With respect for Manchester
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cy4 (910 D)
01 Jun 17 UTC
African Jeff
Okay so we are playing the Africa map and we need 2 more players to join ASAP so we can get started. I have friends in the game already, just so you know but we won't be biased. The password is "jeff".
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gjdip (1503 D)
29 May 17 UTC
Sitter needed
I need a sitter to take over five games, all with decent positions. Something has come up that requires all my attention. PM for info. Thanks.
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CCR (1957 D)
18 May 17 UTC
1200 (Crusades)
There are two versions, named by Tommy Larsson as "1.2" and "1.4":
http://aefgirt.atspace.com/1200_12c.gif
http://aefgirt.atspace.com/1200_14c.gif
In both, the lagoon of Venice is a supply center over a Water province.
CCR (1957 D)
18 May 17 UTC
The 1200 Variant was developed by Tommy Larsson, the same designer of 1600, originally intended to play with Royale Rules with smaller powers than 1600, allowing a shorter midgame duration. The 1600 was the "official" map variant for Royale Rules, but we realiazed it was too large for Royale Rules purposes, and then Tommmy came with 1200 map proposal.

Yes, both originally intended to play with Royale Rules (<http://aefgirt.atspace.com/royale.htm>), but while I still figure out implementing an adjudicator for Royale, I suggest bringing both maps to vdiplomacy without the Royale Rules, for now. What do you think?
Note: Under Royale Rules, the units of the Papacy power should be controled by the player who controls the Pope, and they stand holding until the election of the first Pope (supporting eachother to hold). In vdiplomacy, Papacy would be a normal power.

Version 1.2: 46 Supply Centers, 19 powers: 9 "major powers" (2 or 3 SC's at start), 9 "minor powers" (1 SC at start) and the Papacy (2 SC's).
You will note much of the design was taken from Tommy's 1600 (versions earlier than 2.8 - the final one).
One game was played in USTR Judge, 15 years ago, I was the GM, game played under Royale Rules, with 9 players, each of them controling one major and one minor power, due to lack of interest in the Judges community, game reached the year 1250 (royale counting) and then suspended when a multi-cheater was identified. I believe 18 (or 19) players can be recruited in vdiplomacy ;)

Version 1.4: 40 Supply Centers, 15 powers: 7 "major powers" (2 SC's at start), 7 "minor powers" (1 SC at start) and the Papacy (2 SC's).
A reduction of version 1.2, given that Royale game tend to last longer, due to more rigid alliances.
One tentative game was formed, 10 years ago, I would be the GM, to be played under Medieval Royale Rules, with 7 players, each of them controling one major and one minor power, though the game never actually began, due RL sent the GM away from the hobby for a big while (game Crusades Royale at <http://aefgirt.atspace.com/>).

Since the different powers start from very different positions in both maps, I suggest applying to them the pot distribution developed for Rinascimento (<http://vdiplomacy.com/variants.php?variantID=29>)

Both maps were implemented in the USTR Judge, what means that David Norman has all the files to implement the maps in Realpolitik, thus I believe in vdiplomacy as well. I mean the map variants only, not the royale rules...

What do you guys variant lovers think??

Note. Perhaps this could have gone to the "1600 and 1900" thread, as the maps have a connection with 1600. I decided to come with a new thread, assuming all the risks of doing so *grin*
Enriador (1507 D)
21 May 17 UTC
I think it's an awesome idea. I love Crusades, even though I find it a bit lacking in terms of accuracy.
G-Man (2466 D)
22 May 17 UTC
Would love to see both of these here, as we need more games in the 12-20 power range.
RUFFHAUS 8 (2490 D)
23 May 17 UTC
I like the use of the minor powers, particularly when employed as they are in the Versailles variant. Versailles uses the seven traditional Diplomacy nations openly assigned, and then send randomly assigned and played anonymously. The mechanics and dynamics of the alliance structures are great fun as the intrigue unfolds over who controls which minor power unfolds. The Versailles concept can be implemented on other variants as well. It just requires some map revisions. If someone could figure out how to write the minor power coding, that would be great. It sounds like CCR is onto something here. Good stuff.


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drano019 (2710 D Mod)
22 May 17 UTC
Question Regarding CDs
I've noticed that when I click the profiles of people who CD in games, it sometimes still shows 0 CDs on their record. Any reason for it not showing up? Seems to semi-absolve people of CDs?
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HQDominator (757 D)
17 May 17 UTC
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The HQDominator Controversy Response
Check the first reply for the response
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New thread ideas
Help me come up with a new thread guys. post your suggestions for possible threads below:
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JECE (1534 D)
28 Dec 15 UTC
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1600 and 1900
http://www.variantbank.org/results/rules/1/1600.htm
http://www.variantbank.org/results/rules/1/1900.htm

These Diplomacy variants look beautiful and I have wanted to play them for years. Is anybody here working on bringing them to vDip?
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This forum is turning into WebDiplomacy 2.0. Ugh!
WTF? These HQD bots are getting on my fucking nerves.
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Hippopankake (937 D)
17 May 17 UTC
Need players
I need 1 player for a youngs town ww2 game
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gopher27 (1606 D Mod)
16 May 17 UTC
New Thread Idea
Does anyone know Polish History? Did The Deluge cause such material damage that it doomed Poland to economic and political death spiral, did it devastate the proto-bourgeois, densely populated Northwest at a key moment within a republic when it was fighting with the rural, agrarian South and East thus stunting an incipient movement towards urbanization and development or did it not really have any long term effect?
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HQDeevejot (878 D)
16 May 17 UTC
Shrek Super Slam vs. Mr. Rogers' neighborhood
which one is the good one
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HQDominator (757 D)
16 May 17 UTC
Thread Discussion Thread
In this Thread, we will be discussing other threads such as the Word Association Thread and the New Thread Ideas Thread and most importantly The Muting Thread
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Technostar (1302 D)
12 May 17 UTC
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Scramble for Africa Variant - Gauging Interest
I was wondering how interested people would be in a Scramble for Africa variant. I'm already making one for my friends and me to use, so I could easily put it on the lab for testing once it's done.
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Greetings Thread
Um....................... Hello? Is anyone there?
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The Ambassador (1948 D (B))
12 May 17 UTC
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Calhamer prototype - feedback please
Hi folks - the Calhamer prototype of Dip has been rolling around in my head and I'm thinking of bringing it to the online community. But I have some questions that I'd appreciate your input into:
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The Ambassador (1948 D (B))
11 May 17 UTC
Where do you post your variant map ideas?
Working on the Calhamer Prototype variant and interested in getting opinions on map design to keep it authenticate. In some cases the maps aren't clear and I'm interested in advice. Where's the best spot folks have found for posting?
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webdipper123 (1137 D)
11 May 17 UTC
Advertise LIVE games here
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=31095
starting in 1 hr.
classic - 5mins phase
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Hypoguy (1613 D)
03 May 17 UTC
Sengoku - Want to join?
Anyone interested in a game of Sengoku Jidai? Medieval Japan. Post here if you want to join, and what preferences you have for anon, phase length, etc.
http://vdiplomacy.com/variants.php?variantID=27
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Carebear (1000 D)
07 May 17 UTC
Online Diplomacy Championship - Second Round Signup
The deadline to signup for the second round of the Online Diplomacy Championship @ PDET 2017 will be May 19 with games starting shortly there after. Players who did not participate in the first round may join the second round.
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gjdip (1503 D)
06 May 17 UTC
Problems with World War II large map?
Is anoyone else having problems with the large map in World War II games? I get: This page isn’t working. vdiplomacy.com is currently unable to handle this request. HTTP ERROR 500.
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kaner406 (2181 D Mod (B))
03 May 17 UTC
I was thinking about making a second account...
Here's a few...
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Captainmeme (1400 D Mod (B))
22 Apr 17 UTC
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Reminder: ALWAYS check the settings of games you join!
Hi all,
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Decima Legio (1987 D)
25 Oct 16 UTC
The Exploration game, episode III
One year ago we’ve tested this special rule game based on the Fog of War format.
I have to say that it’s been a fun game with original dynamics.
Details below
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Bourse development and discussion thread.
This summer, I plan to develop Phase I of four phases in a Bourse gaming system to expand the gaming experience without over taxing the game director. This thread is to discuss the phases and how the various features should be implemented.
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Strider (1604 D)
24 Apr 17 UTC
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Anzac Day remembrance
Waking for this Anzac Days dawn service reminds me why we should not forget WWI. With threats of agression again escalating has nothing been learnt!
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Mitomon (1990 D)
17 Apr 17 UTC
Diplomacy: Is Germany Too Weak?
I noticed that Germany is considerably weaker in Diplomacy than it's historical counterpart. In game, Germany can very easily be knocked out by England and France. However, historically Germany was able to fight competently on three separate fronts. Does anybody feel that Germany is a little misrepresented in game?
More importantly, are there any variants that address this?
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Mitomon (1990 D)
17 Apr 17 UTC
What is your favorite board game?
I heard you guys like to play Risk.
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The Ambassador (1948 D (B))
19 Apr 17 UTC
Feedback for 1v1 Cold War on WWIV map
Hi folks, some of you may have heard me talk on the podcast about bringing the WWIV map to a Cold War circa 1984 1v1 variant. Interested in your thoughts about whether I use the standard WWIV map, the v6.2 version (is there any actual difference in the map itself?) or whether the sealane version would be better. Thoughts?
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The Problem Thread
This thread is if you have a problem you post and then everyone will try to help you with your problem.
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