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20 Aug 14 UTC

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replacement needed for a good start ...

gameID=20319
everyone seems to be committed, except russia ...
if we find a player, i think this can be an enjoyable game!

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20 Aug 14 UTC

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replacement needed

We need a replacement for Germany in gameID=20270 it's a good position

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20 Aug 14 UTC

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New Diplomacy group formed in Los Angeles

Hello Dip enthusiasts! If you are in southern California, check the new L.A. Diplomacy group that is forming:
http://www.meetup.com/Diplomacy-Players-of-Los-Angeles/

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Suggested Feature

Larger maps make it possible that players face stalemate lines while other areas of the map remain dynamic. If these players have a large number of units (as is likely if stalemate lines have formed), it requires the repetitive entry of exactly the same orders. May I recommend that a button is created which allows you to 'Enter the same moves as last time'? There's no reason that one or two moves shouldn't then be modified afterwards.

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18 Aug 14 UTC

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ID#19708 looking for replacement. "The last war before we invade aliens"

Map is WWIV. I'm the Sichuan empire, with 24 supply centers, 19 units, no powerful enemies of consequence, and current leader. Progressing to around 27 centers soon, most probably. However, I have school soon so I need a replacement. See http://vdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=19708

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EFTBSTHGK1337 (943

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14 Aug 14 UTC

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how come some variants are unactive

I'm kinda interested in the cold war one. How does that one play out exactly?

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EFTBSTHGK1337 (943

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16 Aug 14 UTC

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hey oli and the mods I have a quick question.

My friends and I are thinking about doing a livestream in December when we all are finally together.
I was wondering if they could make their own accounts so we could all play a 4 player only map.
They won't play any other games but the ones we make for the stream and they won't play or join any of my personal games.
So basically its a free for all between 4 good friends. What could go possibly wrong?:)

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EFTBSTHGK1337 (943

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15 Aug 14 UTC

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I have 3 ideas for live games

1 :sound effects.
2: Team battles.
3:music.
(I will try to give examples for each if you let me have the first three replies.)

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KingCyrus (1258

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16 Aug 14 UTC

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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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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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14 Aug 14 UTC

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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.

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KingCyrus (1258

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14 Aug 14 UTC

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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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03 Aug 14 UTC

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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

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13 Aug 14 UTC

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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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26 Jul 14 UTC

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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

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10 Aug 14 UTC

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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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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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10 Aug 14 UTC

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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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08 Aug 14 UTC

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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

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11 Aug 14 UTC

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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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07 Aug 14 UTC

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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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05 Aug 14 UTC

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"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

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07 Aug 14 UTC

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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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06 Aug 14 UTC

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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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06 Aug 14 UTC

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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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05 Aug 14 UTC

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Glossary of Terms

I'm working of a Glossary for WebDip here:
http://jimbursch.com/webdiplomacy/glossary.php
Help me gather terms and definitions.

jimbursch (0 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

I will be combing the forum for terms and definitions. You can help by adding some here. Definitions must be non-controversial and free of opinion. I can help with wording if needed.

Thanks!

Synapse (814 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Must resist urge to write a description of "mods", "jimo" or [redacted]

Tomahaha (1170 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

you may be reinventing the wheel.
I would humbly suggest linking to something pretty much all-inclusive such as:
http://badpets.net/Diplomacy/AtoZ/AtoZ.pdf

and then add those definitions that would be Vdip-centric
such as WTA and PPSC and the like

jimbursch (0 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Excellent suggestion!

The glossary I am proposing will be newb-friendly and specific to online dip terminology.

Halt (2077 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Classic - refers to the original version (map?) of Diplomacy by Allan Calhamer
webDiplomacy points - the "currency" used to buy into a game
Pot - the pool of accumulated buy ins from all players, which are then redistributed at the conclusion of a game
Cancel - refers to the act of negating a game, as if it never happened.
Draw - refers to the conclusion of a game where all remaining players agree to end without anyone winning (see Solo)
Solo - refers to the conclusion of a game where one player achieves the condition for victory. In classic, this refers to the player who reaches 18 centers after a Fall phase is processed.
Tournament - no idea how to define

KICEMEN17 (1075 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Some terms when I was starting that were thrown at me and I had to have explained to me-
DMZ- Demilitarized Zone - a space that 2 or more countries have agreed to not move units into. If one country moves into a DMZ'd space, that usually means war.

NAP- Non-Aggression Pact. An agreement between two countries to not attack each other, but not be allies either for the time being.

jimbursch (0 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Thank you! This is helpful. Keep them coming!

DEFIANT (1311 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

EOG--end of game conditions

Mercy (2131 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Your link doesn't work for me. Have you already got 'bouncing' and 'cutting support'? For the real newbies.

Guaroz (2030 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Maybe you'll find something interesting here: threadID=32188

Tomahaha (1170 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

I just sent a note to someone and mentioned something that is already part of the linked stuff I gave you above. OTB = a retreat OFF THE BOARD

jimbursch (0 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Sorry, new link:
http://jimbursch.com/webDiplomacy/glossary.php

Tomahaha (1170 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

and a list of every accepted standard game space abbreviations would be nice?

DIAS = Draw Includes All Survivors

jimbursch (0 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Excellent, thanks for the link Guaroz.

Octavious (0 )
05 Aug 14 UTC
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Draw: A failure of ambition.
Survive: A failure of talent.
Defeat: An utter failure.
DMZ: An amusing lie to fool the gullible.
NAP: An alliance where you can't quite force yourself to work with the bastard.
Ally: An enemy who can be manipulated into fighting another enemy.
WTO: A version of the game in which you win by crushing your enemies and soloing.
PPSC: A version of the game in which you win by crushing your enemies and soloing.

Guaroz (2030 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

You're welcome, jimbursch .
That link is very focused on online-diplomacy, actually. Members who seem to have bought a modem just yesterday shouldn't miss it.

KICEMEN17 (1075 )
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Intentional Bounce - Purposely make two units move to the same spot to prevent a single enemy unit from moving there or 'bouncing' as well. (Someone can probably explain that one a little better!)

YouCan'tHandleTheTruth (1128 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Unwanted Support - Support that causes a unit to enter a territory when the desired effect was a bounce (see Intentional Bounce).

Halt (2077 )
05 Aug 14 UTC

Eog statement - a post in the gloval chat or the forum that appears at the conclusion of a game where players either offer congratulatory remarks or sling insults at each other

YouCan'tHandleTheTruth (1128 )
06 Aug 14 UTC

Self Bounce - Two units bouncing belonging to the same power. See Intentional Bounce.

Tap - an attack intended to cut support only, not take the territory in question.

Halt (2077 )
06 Aug 14 UTC

Malicious Support - similar to Unwanted support, except the intent of the supporting (third party) is to create increased friction between two parties which agreed to bounce, in the hopes of disrupting an alliance

cypeg (2619 )
06 Aug 14 UTC

Ruffhaus8 = I will make your life a living hell if you do not agree with me*
Defiant = I am attacking you without any reasoning, US of A style*

*A joke, love you both :)

jimbursch (0 )
06 Aug 14 UTC

I'd like to close this thread and refer you to the Glossary update here:
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/forum.php?threadID=55293

DEFIANT (1311 )
06 Aug 14 UTC
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that's real funny............."Let me do your moves for you" = cypeg :)

Raro (1449 )
06 Aug 14 UTC
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cypeg= I shall not be held accountable to anything I say or promise

"Ruffhaus= I will make your life a living hell if you do not agree with me" [perfect!]

jimbursch (0 )
06 Aug 14 UTC

I'd like to close this thread and refer you to the Glossary update here:
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/forum.php?threadID=55293

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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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04 Aug 14 UTC

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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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03 Aug 14 UTC

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Ftf Games

I'm trying to organize a ftf game in the Los Angeles area. Anyone interested?

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YouCan'tHandleTheTruth (1128

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02 Aug 14 UTC

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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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