# New Diplomacy Game! Recruitment and side talk thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 20, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624 "2018-09-20T11:25:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/1 "2018-09-20T11:25:22Z")
Thanks to **Panther Modern** I now have a new reason not to work. I’m hooked on Diplomacy. The game **Panther** started is winding down now, with a victory for Russia. It was a good game, and mostly civil. I’ve started a new game: Doplomacy II. Same setup as before – two day turns, anonymous players. You can join here: [https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=228870](https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=228870). The password is SDMB. Have fun! ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/2 "2018-09-20T12:59:51Z")
Joined! Took me a minute to get the “Doplomacy” joke…alas. ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/3 "2018-09-20T13:11:33Z")
I’ve just joined - this will be my first game… ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/4 "2018-09-20T13:13:44Z")
On second thoughts - I’m going on holiday in a few weeks and won’t be online. I have therefore unjoined. So long, and thanks for all the fish. ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/5 "2018-09-20T17:28:48Z")
It appears that the site does reveal who played in game at its conclusion, so while it’s fine to rely on anonymity to lure the unsuspecting into unwise pacts, don’t say anything to another player that you don’t want to eventually make it back here. We’ll see you in Dope-lomacy III, **Fiendish**. ---
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/6 "2018-09-20T17:32:02Z")
> [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](#): > > It appears that the site does reveal who played in game at its conclusion, so while it’s fine to rely on anonymity to lure the unsuspecting into unwise pacts, don’t say anything to another player that you don’t want to eventually make it back here. > > We’ll see you in Dope-lomacy III, **Fiendish**. It’s Diplomacy. If you’re not assuming that 75% of what is being said is a lie, you’re doing it wrong. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/7 "2018-09-20T17:46:54Z")
> [@Horatius](#): > > It’s Diplomacy. If you’re not assuming that 75% of what is being said is a lie, you’re doing it wrong. > > 😃 Well, lies and betrayal aren’t the problem, but I believe that someone told England to violate himself in our last game, perhaps not realizing that they would be unmasked in the postgame. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/8 "2018-09-20T19:15:30Z")
Yeah, I didn’t realize our identities would be revealed. I wasn’t too much of an ass, but I may be a little more thoughtful this time. We have four players signed up. Three more and it’s a go! ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/9 "2018-09-21T01:19:52Z")
We have about a day left to get three more players. Come on, Dopers! ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/10 "2018-09-21T01:46:50Z")
Four players = the winner and three survivors of the previous game? ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/11 "2018-09-21T02:47:22Z")
Nah, I’m in, too. ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/12 "2018-09-21T10:58:39Z")
I’ve taken the liberty of sending a PM directly to some of the Dopers that expressed interest in the old thread, in hopes that we’ll fill up the remaining slots. ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/13 "2018-09-21T11:53:43Z")
Thanks for the PM. Unfortunately, I’m travelling a ton in 4th quarter and I’m afraid even a two day check in may be difficult for me. What are the odd of this game only lasting a month? ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/14 "2018-09-21T12:35:45Z")
Well, the first game lasted about 5 weeks. Kinda depends on how quick folks are with the “Ready” button, especially on retreat and build phases. ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/15 "2018-09-21T12:40:42Z")
Well, i may randomly disappear at the end of the game but that seems close enough it may work. I’ll jump in. ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/16 "2018-09-21T12:46:26Z")
Great! There’s a mechanism on the website by which one player may replace another, but hopefully it won’t come to that. Maybe you’ll draw Austria or Germany and be eliminated early. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/17 "2018-09-21T12:59:20Z")
I won’t be playing, but thanks for the invite. I just don’t have the spare brainpower for Diplomacy right now. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/18 "2018-09-21T14:07:47Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > I won’t be playing, but thanks for the invite. I just don’t have the spare brainpower for Diplomacy right now. Oh, come on. I don’t have the brainpower for it in the best circumstances, and yet here I am. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/19 "2018-09-21T14:08:59Z")
Thirteen hours before this game expires. Just need two more players! We can do it! ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624/20 "2018-09-21T18:00:07Z")
We’re up to six players, with just under nine hours to go. Who will be the last one into the fray? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-diplomacy-game-recruitment-and-side-talk-thread/821624.md?page=2)