Diplomacy Game (full)

Well, I am starting a game of Diplomacy. If you haven't read the rules, or are new to Diplomacy you can read out it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomacy_%28board_game%29
http://www.diplomacy-archive.com/res.../2000AH4th.pdf

Nations:

Germany - empty
Italy - Sasaki Kojiro
France - Glaucus
United Kingdom - Al Khalifah
Russia - Destroyer of Hope
Austria-Hungary - Csar
Ottoman Empire - Orb

Players:

Destroyer of Hope
Glaucus
Orb
Upxl
Irish Armenian
Sasaki Kojiro
Csar


Spring 1901.
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I'm in. I'd like to take Turkey, if that's OK.

sign me up.

Germany would do nicely.

Yes, that's alright. Only 3 spots left.

Question: how are you going to conduct diplomacy? 40 PMs, especially if you're going to keep your sent messages, is not a lot. You can't do it in public, as the essence of Diplomacy is giving different messages to different people. My suggestion would be for each player to keep 2 text files, one for messages they've received, the other for messages they've sent. That way, they can play Diplomacy and keep their inbox clear.

Another suggestion for later games - countries should be randomly distributed to keep things fresh, otherwise there will be Russia or England specialists who play nothing else.

Alright this looks awesome, I'd like France sil-vous-plait :laugh4:

UK, please. Thanks.

Sure, I'll take Italy.

One to go...

I'll take england

Um, IA already asked for that...

You may be stuck with Russia or Austria-Hungaria...

But think on the positive side, with Russia you have a trustworthy neighbour like me...

um, how exactly does one resolve combats with neutral territory (just walk in and proclaim it's yours, I assume?)

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Originally Posted by Orb

um, how exactly does one resolve combats with neutral territory (just walk in and proclaim it's yours, I assume?)

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Sorry didn't see that. I'll take russia then.

I guess I'll take Austria-Hungary

Time to begin Orb-style diplomacy

:thumbsup:

And, Ig, do we choose what army type (land or fleet) we get on conquering an army-giving province?

Sweet I'm stuck with the "most likely to lose country" Bring it on

I'm a master diplomat aren't I Glaucus?

You really strive to make a compromise fit for both parties, and I respect that.

When do we start?

When Ignoramus says so. I think we will PM our orders to him when the time comes. Until then, lie cheat and steal in order to get alliances and such.

Right. The game will start in 48 hours time. Until then, make alliances and use diplomacy etc. I will answer your questions shortly.

Guys, just a word about the diplomacy. As in real life diplomacy, no agreements are binding. You can draw up written treaties, agreements etc., but nothing is binding.

Also, I'd appreciate it if you pmed me your agreements with other nations etc. I will not tell anyone, as I am the impartial referee, but I can make a write-up at the end of the game, like GH does in the mafia, so I'd appreciate it you would. Of course, if you'd prefer to keep your plans secret from me, you are more than welcome to do so.

We can start earlier than 48 hours if everyone agrees, it was just to give all the players time to engage in diplomacy, and to read the rules.

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Originally Posted by Csar

Sweet I'm stuck with the "most likely to lose country" Bring it on

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Actually, Italy is rated as the worst country.

But to quote a German: "In Berlin the situation is serious, but it is not serious. In Vienna the situation is desperate, but it is not serious." Also: "We have shackled ourselves to a corpse.

Austria-Hungary would be quite an interesting nation to play, actually.

I was just going by what the Wiki article said I must have read it wrong. Well I'm sure I'll be able to do pretty good anyways. :P

I good with starting earlier Ignoramus.

every competition has a loser :sweatdrop:

Being one of the weaker nations has its advantages though. The stronger nations might be ganged up against by the other nations.

So were starting in two days alright I'll be ready by then

We'll be starting in approxamately in 20 hours time.