# Anyone up for a Diplomacy game? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 15, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664 "2008-09-15T04:38:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/1 "2008-09-15T04:38:03Z")
I’ve found a website that lets people play Diplomacy online: [http://www.playdiplomacy.com/](http://www.playdiplomacy.com/) Anyone want to try this out and play a game? I’ve set it to have 3 days for orders, two days for retreats, and two days for builds. That gives us 1 full turn per week. The game is called “Straight Dope” (ignore the SDMB one, I screwed it up), and you can find it by searching. Post here or PM me for the password. Please join only if you are serious. This is something you will have to deal with almost daily for perhaps up to the next 3 months. ---
**Author:** ![grimpixie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/2 "2008-09-15T10:54:53Z")
I’m keen to give it a go… as long as I’m not Italy 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/3 "2008-09-15T11:41:11Z")
Sure. I’ll give it a whirl. ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeyeop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/958977/32.png) [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/4 "2008-09-15T12:33:53Z")
> [@OtakuLoki](#): > > Sure. I’ll give it a whirl. Ooh me. The last time we attempted a Diplomacy game here it fizzled. Hopefully we can get a full 7 this time. ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/5 "2008-09-15T16:34:10Z")
I’ve sent you all passwords to the game. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/6 "2008-09-15T16:38:21Z")
I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/7 "2008-09-15T16:40:19Z")
One more spot is open ---
**Author:** ![Thing\_Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/8 "2008-09-15T18:24:53Z")
I don’t think I’m up to playing, but would love to follow along. I can’t find the “Straight Dope” game listed on the site, though. ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/9 "2008-09-15T18:26:14Z")
Are you searching under “join game”? ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/10 "2008-09-15T18:28:15Z")
I haven’t ever played the game before, but I’m in if you still have a spot and you don’t mind playing with a total noob. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![grimpixie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/11 "2008-09-15T18:29:07Z")
> [@treis](#): > > I’ve sent you all passwords to the game. I think I’ve joined… ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/12 "2008-09-15T18:35:58Z")
> [@grimpixie](#): > > I think I’ve joined… I don’t see you listed under the “Joined Users” > [@Mosier](#): > > ``` > I haven't ever played the game before, but I'm in if you still have a spot and you don't mind playing with a total noob. > > ``` I don’t mind, as long as you know the rules. Have you followed any of the SDMB games in the past? ---
**Author:** ![Thing\_Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/13 "2008-09-15T18:40:28Z")
> [@treis](#): > > Are you searching under “join game”? Ah, there it is, thanks. That looks totally cool. I am going to try to resist the urge to join. Assuming I succeed, is there any “spoiler board” option that would allow me to read everyone’s messages to each other? ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/14 "2008-09-15T18:41:03Z")
> [@treis](#): > > I don’t see you listed under the “Joined Users” > > I don’t mind, as long as you know the rules. Have you followed any of the SDMB games in the past? No, but I’m reading the rules on the site now. I just got registered and I found the SDMB game. ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/15 "2008-09-15T18:41:40Z")
I’ve never actually used this before, however, I assume communication is going to be done via e-mail. ---
**Author:** ![Omi\_no\_Kami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a88e4f/32.png) [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/16 "2008-09-15T18:51:14Z")
Alright, I’m in- I signed up a moment ago, so this should be fun 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/17 "2008-09-15T18:57:20Z")
In case you guys are wondering, it’s going to randomly assign us countries when the game starts. **Mosier** , I think it would be best if you watched one game first before playing. If this is successful, I will definitely put you #1 on the list for next game. ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/18 "2008-09-15T18:58:34Z")
> [@treis](#): > > In case you guys are wondering, it’s going to randomly assign us countries when the game starts. > > **Mosier** , I think it would be best if you watched one game first before playing. If this is successful, I will definitely put you #1 on the list for next game. Do I need the password to watch? ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/19 "2008-09-15T19:03:50Z")
> [@Thing\_Fish](#): > > Ah, there it is, thanks. That looks totally cool. I am going to try to resist the urge to join. Assuming I succeed, is there any “spoiler board” option that would allow me to read everyone’s messages to each other? When the Game Room first started, I proposed a Diplomacy game with all communication done in the open in the thread. I still might like to try that some time. What normally happens is a thread full of commentary, trash-talking, and NFL head coach-style announcements that mean little. But it’s fun. ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664/20 "2008-09-16T04:10:35Z")
Keep me updated please! If I can’t play I want to at least see how it works. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-diplomacy-game/463664.md?page=2)