Diplomacy Online [Archive]

scottishranger

02-10-2008, 16:44

Diplomacy Online Competition.

Has anyone ever played the old Avalon Hill board game called Diplomacy? It's basically a simplified Medieval Total War. It takes place in pre WW1 Europe, with seven players becoming the rulers of different great powers and duking it out. It's all about forming alliances, betrayals, selling information, and eventually winning complete dominance.

Here are some videos to help you understand the rules:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ub5lqItoI&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfNSkfIm9EQ&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG4AwgRHqx0&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFGoSpTF0_4&feature=related

What I'm suggesting is playing the version online, about one turn a day, and seeing how TWC's and the .Orgs best and brightest can work their way to the top.

We'll play on the website: playdiplomacy.com, so if you're interested, head over and sign up.

Post if your interested and which country you would like to play as:
Players so far.

England:
France: Feliks
Italy:
Germany: Estlander
Austria: Glenn
Russia:scottishranger
Turkey:

Pannonian

02-10-2008, 16:48

Diplomacy Online Competition.

Has anyone ever played the old Avalon Hill board game called Diplomacy? It's basically a simplified Medieval Total War. It takes place in pre WW1 Europe, with seven players becoming the rulers of different great powers and duking it out. It's all about forming alliances, betrayals, selling information, and eventually winning complete dominance.

Here are some videos to help you understand the rules:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ub5lqItoI&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfNSkfIm9EQ&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG4AwgRHqx0&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFGoSpTF0_4&feature=related

What I'm suggesting is playing the version online, about one turn a day, and seeing how TWC's and the .Orgs best and brightest can work their way to the top.

We'll play on the website: playdiplomacy.com, so if you're interested, head over and sign up.

Post if your interested and which country you would like to play as:
Players so far.

England:
France: Feliks
Italy:
Germany:
Austria:
Russia:scottishranger
Turkey:
We tried it a few times, but couldn't get players to commit. I was a replacement England last time we tried it here.

PershsNhpios

02-11-2008, 00:33

Please! Please! Austria!

CountArach

02-11-2008, 00:52

http://phpdiplomacy.net/

You can start password-protected games.

Though if you would prefer to do it here, I will be Russia.

PershsNhpios

02-11-2008, 00:54

I tried to play this game once, the boardgame.
There was an old version sitting in a classroom, back before I left school, and I brought it up while in Maths, unpacked it and proceeded to play.

There were no instructions.

It looked so inviting! So brilliant, but I never got to play it properly, and I was reprimanded by the teacher - who I ignored.

Perfect for people who like Total War games.

scottishranger

02-11-2008, 01:37

Okay, the game is set up.

First you need to register at the site playdiplomacy (http://www.playdiplomacy.com/games.php?subpage=active&sid=807808061715ed06d1bc7c3c3461c862), then go to the "Joinable Games" tab.

The title of the game is: TWC
The Password is: girlscout

PershsNhpios

02-11-2008, 01:40

Why isn't the password Boyscout?
Are you hiding something?

Oh.. that's right you're Scottish!

I reserve the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

scottishranger

02-11-2008, 02:10

Why isn't the password Boyscout?
Are you hiding something?

Oh.. that's right you're Scottish!

I reserve the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
hehe...

Count Arach, sign up at playdiplomacy, you can be either Turkey, England, or Italy

CountArach

02-11-2008, 02:35

Bah! The name TWC almost made me want to not play...

scottishranger

02-11-2008, 03:05

Bah! The name TWC almost made me want to not play...
hehe, sorry. We just wanted to make it recognizable.

I promise next time we will name the .org or something like that.

PershsNhpios

02-12-2008, 09:44

What's going on?
Are we ready yet on PlayDiplomacy.com?

scottishranger

02-12-2008, 15:02

What's going on?
Are we ready yet on PlayDiplomacy.com?
we need to get two more players.

Seamus Fermanagh

02-12-2008, 15:53

Wouldn't mind if it kicks off after capo finishes.

If capo is still going, put me in as a back-up in case of dropouts.

The Stranger

02-12-2008, 16:02

in as england

Caius

02-12-2008, 19:36

In as Italy, never played it.

scottishranger

02-12-2008, 20:38

In as Italy, never played it.
Its a pretty simple game really, read the help section to get a basic understanding. Remember, no agreement is binding, no matter what.

We just need everyone to confirm, then well get started.

The Stranger

02-12-2008, 20:51

i doubt everyone knows they have to and how... i didnt knew either... i just stumbled on the mail accidentally...

scottishranger

02-12-2008, 20:55

i doubt everyone knows they have to and how... i didnt knew either... i just stumbled on the mail accidentally...
Just to clarify, everyone has needs to check their email and confirm with the email the site sent you.

CountArach

02-12-2008, 21:28

Confirmed :bow:

PershsNhpios

02-13-2008, 05:12

Tell, "Estlander", that if he doesn't confirm his game soon I'm getting on the first plane to Estland and I'm going to teach him to respect my patience!

Caius

02-13-2008, 18:38

Tell, "Estlander", that if he doesn't confirm his game soon I'm getting on the first plane to Estland and I'm going to teach him to respect my patience!
Wow, take it easy man.
We will start soon, I think there are repleacements to those they dont confirm.

PershsNhpios

02-14-2008, 10:03

Oops! It started.. Orders are completed now.. I'm at the centre of all things!
Osterreich!

Ferret

02-14-2008, 15:48

anyone interested in another game?

UltraWar

02-14-2008, 17:12

http://phpdiplomacy.net/

You can start password-protected games.

Though if you would prefer to do it here, I will be Russia.
I'm currently planning to install that onto my webspace. :laugh4:

Csargo

02-15-2008, 03:07

anyone interested in another game?

I'd play if it was on the phpdiplomacy site. Though I may join the other site as well.

Caius

02-15-2008, 03:16

Well, so far Caius is a prime candidate for the lynch.

He has shown several signs of being Mafia.

As well as being a total sleuth in the Diplomacy game.
Turns are in a day. I hope things go good for all, except poor Glenn.

CountArach

02-15-2008, 06:20

I'd play if it was on the phpdiplomacy site. Though I may join the other site as well.
From what I can tell so far phpdiplomacy is much faster. 1 Day for turns, instead of the 3 days this site has.

seireikhaan

02-15-2008, 06:35

I've made a game at the PHP site, if anyone wants to join. The game title is TW org, password is shagro.

Ferret

02-15-2008, 14:17

I'll join

edit: is it already full because it's not on the joinable games list?

scottishranger

02-15-2008, 14:59

I'll join

edit: is it already full because it's not on the joinable games list?
playdiplomacy online is full, phpdiplomacy is not full.

Ferret

02-15-2008, 16:11

I meant kamikhaan's game, it must be one of the private ones which are hidden from view.

seireikhaan

02-15-2008, 19:48

Hmm, weird, had this problem earlier w/ Ichigo and CA.

Here's the link, see if it works. http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=3004

CountArach

02-15-2008, 22:54

Hmm, weird, had this problem earlier w/ Ichigo and CA.

Here's the link, see if it works. http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gid=3004
Its because all private games are hidden from view, except the ones you create yourself.

shlin28

02-15-2008, 23:38

Joined, be nice to the noob :embarassed:

seireikhaan

02-16-2008, 01:37

5 hours left folks, c'mon and join!

Ferret

02-16-2008, 11:51

works now, I've joined

Rhyfelwyr

02-21-2008, 00:05

I've never played this before, but I'd be interested in having a go as England.

But before I sign up, a few questions:

1. How long on average do games take? (eg one hour or twenty, just a rough idea)
2. are they played straight through, or would we log on at different agreed times?

If its not too time consuming, I'd like to take over Europe as the UK.

CountArach

02-21-2008, 06:51

1. Only ten minutes max every day.

2. Log in once every day.

Rhyfelwyr

02-21-2008, 21:08

1. Only ten minutes max every day.

2. Log in once every day.

In that case, I'd like to sign up.

shlin28

03-15-2008, 12:20

Er... could all those who play the phpdiplomacy game plese log on please, its kinda hard to conquer Austria when theres no-on to oppose me :embarassed:

Ferret

03-15-2008, 13:08

well I would oppose you if you hadn't killed me!

shlin28

03-15-2008, 13:27

well I would oppose you if you hadn't killed me!

Technicallly you havn't lost yet :2thumbsup:

Csargo

03-15-2008, 20:11

Too late game over. Shlin is the victor. Here have a victory image.

https://img248.imageshack.us/img248/54/1190764161940av0.jpg

shlin28

03-15-2008, 20:13

I couldn't have done it without my faithful allies who I eventually backstabbed :2thumbsup:

Good game people!

Ferret

03-15-2008, 20:19

you're welcome :yes:

CountArach

03-16-2008, 02:07

Haha, I actually survived that game...

Pannonian

03-16-2008, 02:38

What was the result?

shlin28

03-16-2008, 15:08

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3004

Look at it yourself :yes:, I would say that France owned Italy, Austria, UK, Germany and possibly Russia if the game continued.

Anyone up for another game?

Ferret

03-16-2008, 15:17

sure, I've still never played as Britain, Turkey or Austria.

Ferret

03-16-2008, 15:19

I started another 1, password is 'org'

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3259&join=on&password=5a445d710ae24cd276062b0c84850838

shlin28

03-16-2008, 15:21

I started another 1, password is 'org'

http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3259&join=on&password=5a445d710ae24cd276062b0c84850838

Joined.

seireikhaan

03-16-2008, 22:12

Joined. Who's Bobby?

Ferret

03-16-2008, 22:41

lol my brother.

Caius

03-17-2008, 00:29

I can't join, no matter which username I select.

CountArach

03-17-2008, 05:17

lol my brother.
Hmmm, not a great idea.

Joined.

Ferret

03-17-2008, 17:25

don't worry we don't exactly get along...

shlin28

03-17-2008, 17:34

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... France again :sweatdrop:

Ferret

03-17-2008, 18:47

wooo Turkey! I've been pretty lucky so far and only ever played new factions, though that may be a bad thing...

And and my brother has gone to Durham so he can't play the first few turns, you can wipe him out then.

Csargo

03-17-2008, 21:33

Flashbacks were had. Me, khaan, and shlin are all the same.

I plan on invading germany asap ~;)

shlin28

03-17-2008, 21:58

Grrr... the Republic of France who once owned half of Europe demands that Germany stops its freak experiment with time that stops it for 24 hours :furious3:

I'm just bored :help:

CountArach

03-17-2008, 22:03

*sigh*

I... hate... England...

seireikhaan

03-17-2008, 22:23

*sigh*

I... hate... England...
*sigh*

So... tired... of... Austria...

Csargo

03-17-2008, 22:33

*sigh*

Russia...will...pwn...you...all...

Ferret

03-17-2008, 22:46

*sigh*

ooo never been Turkey before, no idea what will happen.

CountArach

03-17-2008, 22:50

*sigh*

ooo never been Turkey before, no idea what will happen.
*sigh*

Why... don't... you... talk... like... this...?

Ferret

03-17-2008, 23:01

*sigh*

sorry... forgot... that.. bit......... what... is... wrong... with... England...?

Seamus Fermanagh

03-18-2008, 20:51

*sigh*

sorry... forgot... that.. bit......... what... is... wrong... with... England...?

You...mean...aside...from...the...weather...the...cuisine...that...stiff-upper-lip...thingee...Boy George....

Ferret

03-19-2008, 17:28

*sigh*
Boy George...is...no...Brit!...and...I...meant...in... the...game...besides...if...the...USA...were...in... the...game...then...they...would...just...kill... their...own...team...:clown:

shlin28

03-19-2008, 17:41

*sigh*

Can't...you...guys...talk...normally...so...we...can...discuss...how...you...are...all...gonna...get ...pwned...by...France...

Ferret

03-19-2008, 19:04

*sigh*
maybe...when...we...get...to...page...four...

shlin28

03-20-2008, 17:46

*sigh*

This...game...was...not...such...a...pushover...like...last...time... anymore...:thumbsdown:

seireikhaan

03-20-2008, 19:19

*sigh*

Sent...in...wrong...orders...somehow...

CountArach

03-20-2008, 23:35

*Sigh*

Lame... excuse...

Ferret

03-22-2008, 12:56

*sigh*

is...the...site...down?...

shlin28

03-22-2008, 13:06

*sigh*

is...the...site...down?...

*sigh*

It...appears...so... :furious3:

Caius

03-22-2008, 17:32

I am waiting for playing like 4 games.

shlin28

03-22-2008, 18:27

*sigh*

Site...is...back...online... time...to...dominate...Europe...again...

Ferret

03-22-2008, 20:03

*sigh*

in...your...dreams...unsubtle...turkey...is...on..its..way

seireikhaan

03-22-2008, 20:25

*sigh*

Not...on...your...life...Austria...shall...destroy...you...

shlin28

03-22-2008, 20:47

*sigh*

We...have...used...*sigh*...for...20...posts...now... we...are...all...so...sad ...:thumbsdown:

seireikhaan

03-22-2008, 20:49

*sigh*

And...your...point...is...?

CountArach

03-23-2008, 00:37

TIME TO CRASH THE PARTAY!

shlin28

03-24-2008, 16:06

TIME TO CRASH THE PARTAY!

:furious3:

seireikhaan

03-24-2008, 16:20

*sigh*

That...was...utterly...hilarious...

:laugh4:

shlin28

03-24-2008, 20:23

*sigh*

That...was...utterly...hilarious...

:laugh4:

:shame:

shlin28

03-26-2008, 22:53

~:mecry:

I'm gonna lose...

CountArach

03-26-2008, 23:18

~:mecry:

I'm gonna lose...
Sorry about that mate :wink:

Ferret

03-26-2008, 23:26

Wow I've never seen England do well before.

Pannonian

03-28-2008, 18:10

Russia looks like a marshmallow.

shlin28

03-28-2008, 21:13

I hate it when enemies retreats DEEPER into my territories than out! :furious3:

CountArach

04-03-2008, 12:04

I hate it when enemies retreats DEEPER into my territories than out! :furious3:
I prefer to think of it as a Tactical Withdrawal towards the enemy locations.

Well congrats to Elite Ferret, who looks set to win it. Anyone up for a new game?

shlin28

04-03-2008, 21:22

*sigh*

Guessing totally trashing everyone in the last game does not help with gaining allies in this game...

*plans to backstab EF and CA next time...*

Pannonian

04-03-2008, 21:28

I prefer to think of it as a Tactical Withdrawal towards the enemy locations.

Well congrats to Elite Ferret, who looks set to win it. Anyone up for a new game?
I'll sign up if you start one. How does one conduct diplomacy in this game? Is there a PM system there, or do we use the PM system here?

CountArach

04-03-2008, 21:42

I'll sign up if you start one. How does one conduct diplomacy in this game? Is there a PM system there, or do we use the PM system here?
There is a message system where you have separate tabs for each nation. You can talk through that.

Name: TW Org Redux
Password: Arachpwns
LINKY (http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3437&join=on&password=a913cb2ad04d2c3cde476a002adb24e1)

I don't know if you will be asked to input the password, you probably won't...

Csargo

04-03-2008, 21:51

Yeah the pw function doesn't seem to work

Only three spots left.

CountArach

04-03-2008, 23:27

Only 1 left now. That filled up quickly.

seireikhaan

04-03-2008, 23:54

C'mon...Good nation, good nation, good nation, no whammy, STOP!

CountArach

04-04-2008, 08:39

Still waiting for one person.

I think I can play decently as anyone but Italy. I have never got higher than I think 5 SCs as Italy...

shlin28

04-04-2008, 21:17

25 minutes to go...

Please not France... please not France...

Edit: Congrats EF! :(

Ferret

04-04-2008, 22:16

NOOOOOOOO FRAAAAANCE!

CountArach

04-05-2008, 02:17

I think I have played more than half my games as Turkey... I have to say, I'm getting sick of 'em.

shlin28

04-05-2008, 20:37

Yay! First time as Russia!

Pannonian

04-24-2008, 09:48

There is a message system where you have separate tabs for each nation. You can talk through that.

Name: TW Org Redux
Password: Arachpwns
LINKY (http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3437&join=on&password=a913cb2ad04d2c3cde476a002adb24e1)

I don't know if you will be asked to input the password, you probably won't...
Game finished and an Austrian win. :2thumbsup:

CountArach

04-24-2008, 09:51

*mutter* Picking on the best player *mutter* I'm so much better *mutter* They're just jealous *mutter*

I wonder if shlin and I can ever get a real alliance going in any game of anything? I think one of us has backstabbed the other so many times by now in everything (including Battle Royale :tongue: ).

Anyone up for another game?

seireikhaan

04-24-2008, 10:04

Game finished and an Austrian win. :2thumbsup:
You're quite welcome, btw. Not sure why you felt the need to take Marseille from me at the very end, though...

And sure, I guess I'm up for another.

seireikhaan

04-24-2008, 10:07

Ok, here we go.

http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3658

Password is KHAAN

Pannonian

04-24-2008, 10:18

You're quite welcome, btw. Not sure why you felt the need to take Marseille from me at the very end, though...

And sure, I guess I'm up for another.
My original orders were to bounce an expected French attack there. But then I realised that my attack on Moscow culd fail if you'd decided after all to set up a defensive line with Russia. If that happened, I could have forced my way into Marseilles anyway in response, but I didn't want to wait for another turn, so I decided to take Marseilles anyway and end the game whatever the state of affairs was between Germany and Russia. I got tired of constantly reminding England to send his orders in so the game could progress, so I didn't want to wait any more turns.

shlin28

04-24-2008, 13:04

Ok, here we go.

http://www.phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3658

Password is KHAAN

Password doesnt work :shame:

Ferret

04-24-2008, 16:55

nooooooooooo I knew I should have moved to Paris! Have joined the new one.

shlin28

04-24-2008, 17:31

:dizzy2:

I copied "KHAAN" onto the password thing and I still cant join!!! :furious3:

Ferret

04-24-2008, 19:20

I joined by clicking the link then copying and pasting the link on that page into my browser and then went to that page which let me join. Lengthy but it worked.

Or you could just click here instead :P
http://phpdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=3658&join=on&password=8b443a48c2d132ec6f1388202065f544