# Concurrent Doper Diplomacy **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 20, 2004, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876 "2004-11-20T22:48:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![InvidiousCourgette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2005, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/141 "2005-02-04T23:42:20Z")
> [@Weirddave](#): > > I am waiting for one final set of orders, then I’ll adjudicate. Emails have been dispatched. Damn! I saw your name in MPSIMS and thought woohoo, results are out! I am sitting on the edge of my seat here! 🙂 Hey, it is all good. I can’t imagine how distracting it must have been to play postal diplomacy! ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2005, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/142 "2005-02-05T03:47:31Z")
\ **Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2005, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/143 "2005-02-05T03:49:04Z") [Crap. Lousy vB code screwup.](http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Concurrency.html) ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2005, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/144 "2005-02-05T04:12:59Z")
> [@Weirddave](#): > > \ > Unfortunately, we’ve had one player who has to drop out from RL concerns, so we need a replacement. Shibb, you wanna help us out? You’re in here more than those folks playing. Winter builds are on hold for the new player. I’m in here because I’ve been advising one or more newbies. So I’m hardly in a true neutral position. We just lost our Austria, Germany and France in the other game. That’s **Omniscient** , **tdn** , and **Lockz** , I think. Maybe one of them would be interested in a fresh start? ---
**Author:** ![InvidiousCourgette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2005, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/145 "2005-02-05T23:31:54Z")
I have a doper friend who (unlike me) is an experienced Dip player. I could invite him to play, but he has already enjoyed giving me some advice on my play. Anyway, if all else fails, I could invite him to play Russia. I would prefer not to (not least because I will then lose my only adviser). Anyway I thought I could at least suggest it. The biggest problem I see with this is I know him personally, and conflict of interest issues arise. Anyway, if all else fails, it is a possibilty. I would much prefer if we could steal a player from the other game though. Has anyone sent enquiring emails? ---
**Author:** ![InvidiousCourgette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2005, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/146 "2005-02-06T03:22:47Z")
Crapola. Apologies. I made a guess as to our lost player and somehow that got stuck in my mind as fact. I don’t know who we have lost. Sorry again for making assumptions. ---
**Author:** ![Wikkit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@Wikkit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wikkit)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2005, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/147 "2005-02-06T03:28:13Z")
Wow, that’s a great fall. I can’t say much until I see the builds, but I love these games with people who aren’t as experienced. My World Masters game is downright stodgy; no one makes really daring attacks. I hope you find a replacement soon, because it looks like an interesting game. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2005, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/148 "2005-02-08T06:48:06Z")
Sorry all, I’ve been distracted with the weekend and than all of the board draaahma today, I’ll make a real effort to find a replacement tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2005, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/149 "2005-02-08T13:43:46Z")
You da man, Dave. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2005, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/150 "2005-02-08T18:43:40Z")
S’okay- I had no time this weekend for Diplomacy, either. ---
**Author:** ![InvidiousCourgette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2005, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/151 "2005-02-08T21:05:16Z")
> [@John Corrado](#): > > S’okay- I had no time this weekend for Diplomacy, either. The Austrian monarch’s velvet words constantly remind me of how a diplomat should behave. His overtures are so gentle that a lamb would seem as an irate Attila when struck in contrast. His machinations would have Machiavelli himself look like the village idiot. Speaking of Italians and the village idiot, what _was_ the Venician hoping to achieve? Was it a cunning bluff that so well characterizes the Italian blood? My sources suggest that very little else could explain the stumbling of feet that originated from that quarter. Meanwhile, the English and French seem intent on redefining the _entente cordiale_. This speaks volumes for the quality of discourse that travels between these two most respected of neighbours. For myself, I just regret that the smorgasbord invitation I accepted. If the mighty Russian Czar had conveyed his intentions in that area with more clarity, we might have avoided the lamentable confusion that ensued. At least the Ottomans are reaching the high level of diplomatic exactitude for which they are famed. The Black Sea may be poor for the quality of its sturgeon, but the navy that successfuly enters that body of water must have a piscine abilty to communicate with the aforementioned Czar. My most humble and respectful regards to my fellow monarchs. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2005, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/152 "2005-02-09T04:10:13Z")
OK, Lockz is the new Russia, Winter builds are due Friday. ---
**Author:** ![BoringDad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ad7895/32.png) [@BoringDad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoringDad)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/153 "2005-02-11T02:58:27Z")
I suffered both computer meltdown and holiday related wallet meltdown simultaneously. Glad you were able to find replacements. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2005, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/154 "2005-02-16T19:25:50Z")
Ouch! Sorry to hear that. Latest results are at [http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Spring02.html](http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Spring02.html) An _iiiinnnnteresting_ turn. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/155 "2005-02-24T20:11:38Z")
And more results. [http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Fall02.html](http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Fall02.html) Anyone watching? Anyone want to make comment? ---
**Author:** ![InvidiousCourgette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2005, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/156 "2005-03-01T12:03:42Z")
I’m watching! But then I am playing. For now at least! It has been a great game so far. I was somewhat mortified at executing my first ever stab. I am sure I will get over it. There have been a few great emails that have brightened my day. It has been worth it for that alone. I hope someone who knows diplomacy might comment on the game at some stage. It would be interesting to hear how this game compares to those where the players are more experienced than in this one. Who wants an alliance with Germany? Form an orderly queue please. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2005, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/157 "2005-03-01T13:09:08Z")
It’s beyond interesting, it’s been a bit bizarre and unpredictable, which often happens when you have new talent in a game. ---
**Author:** ![InvidiousCourgette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@InvidiousCourgette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InvidiousCourgette)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2005, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/158 "2005-03-01T13:29:22Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > new talent I like a good euphenism! And I am conducive to flattery! ---
**Author:** ![Lemur866](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lemur866/32/434_2.png) [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2005, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/159 "2005-03-01T18:55:48Z")
Message Begins: The red loon flies at midnight. Message Ends. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876/160 "2005-03-05T23:13:28Z")
Much thanks and kudos to **Flood**. There’s no stigma in being the first knocked out; it has to happen to someone. The current map, for those watching: [http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Fall03.html](http://fff.fathom.org/pages/dipmodern/Fall03.html) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concurrent-doper-diplomacy/275876.md?page=9)