# SDMB diplomacy? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 7, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403 "2013-01-07T22:12:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![wevets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e9a140/32.png) [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/21 "2013-01-08T23:33:10Z")
_Diplomatic_ pistols at dawn? Or the other kind? Either way, I am horribly offended and will hereby imagine all your posts spoken in the cartoon character Droopy’s voice! ---
**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:** [January 9, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/22 "2013-01-09T01:27:53Z")
I don’t have time to play, but I’d love to watch and heckle/commentate, ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Linctus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/23 "2013-01-09T06:47:08Z")
Just bumping, sounds like we’re coming along nicely… Please add/remove your name to this: (Sorry to have not added anyone above but I don’t wanna speak for ya) [ol] [li]Simple Linctus[/li][/ol] If a lot wanna join then of course we can consider world diplomacy; if there are further recuritment issues thne ancient med possible too… ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/24 "2013-01-09T07:12:00Z")
1. Simple Linctus 2. AClockworkMelon I’d really love a huge world Diplomacy game with a map like [this one](http://www.variantbank.org/results/rules/i/imperial2.gif), but I don’t know if everyone would be willing to commit to showing up to a game that would seriously take months. No-show turns can ruin the game. Whatever we do, whether it’s world domination or Fraggle Rock, I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/25 "2013-01-09T09:40:50Z")
> [@Mosier](#): > > To expand a little bit more, there were a few factors that made it kind of lame. > > One was that Germany was brand new and didn’t even make an effort to try to understand basic game mechanics. He was self bouncing in otherwise completely uncontested areas, for example. Not just for one turn, but for several consecutive turns, the same mistakes over and over. Then he just stopped playing. If I remember correctly, we replaced him, but not before a lot of wind was sucked out of the sails. > > Two was that England, who had been an active and very effective player all game, stopped playing for real life reasons. I don’t remember if we replaced England or not. > > Third is that the other players objected to me (Turkey) and Egypt “playing for a tie” instead of going for a solo victory. Seemed like sour grapes to me (especially considering that most games end in ties split wider than 2 ways), but the other players were pretty unanimous in their disapproval. > > I actually had a lot of fun that game, but that might just be because it was the first time that I wasn’t the first player eliminated. I was the incompetant noob. (not mad **Mosier** , just owning up to it) ---
**Author:** ![DragonAsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/26 "2013-01-09T12:42:50Z")
1. Simple Linctus 2. AClockworkMelon 3. DragonAsh We using the standard map or the [1900 variant](http://www.variantbank.org/results/rules/1/1900.htm)(better, IMHO)? ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/27 "2013-01-09T13:38:28Z")
Well, I’ve already gone on record about never playing the Standard map ever again. We did try the Modern map once, but big maps can get bogged down pretty quickly (aside from the civil disorder issue already mentioned-that “Imperial Map” just boggled my mind…:eek:). Seriously, the 1900 map fixes almost all of the original errors in the Standard map, I’d recommend checking out the rules linked to, along with the player’s guide at the bottom of the page; if you do decide to go that route and you need a 7th, I’ll come onboard. ---
**Author:** ![Raza](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raza/32/213_2.png) [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/28 "2013-01-09T14:25:26Z")
Are you soliciting/accepting/grudgingly tolerating/discouraging Diplomacy novices? I’ve looked over the intro at the site linked earlier, and it seems pretty straightforward operationally. What is the anticipated time between moves? Several days? ---
**Author:** ![DragonAsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/29 "2013-01-09T16:04:18Z")
Moves every Tuesday and Friday seems to work best, with 24 hours for retreats and 24 hours for builds… ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/30 "2013-01-09T16:49:59Z")
Actually, Now that I have a real-life big boy job I think I’ll sit this one out. Damn life getting in the way of my fun! ---
**Author:** ![wevets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e9a140/32.png) [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/31 "2013-01-10T18:02:37Z")
1. Simple Linctus 2. AClockworkMelon 3. DragonAsh 4. wevets Sure. Why not? Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/32 "2013-01-10T21:49:52Z")
I’m going to pull a **Mosier**. I’ve got other non-Diplomacy games I have to keep up with and don’t want to take too much on at once. 😕 Maybe I’ll make myself available as an alternate down the road. ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Linctus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/33 "2013-01-11T05:36:38Z")
> [@Raza](#): > > Are you soliciting/accepting/grudgingly tolerating/discouraging Diplomacy novices? > > I’ve looked over the intro at the site linked earlier, and it seems pretty straightforward operationally. > > What is the anticipated time between moves? Several days? Any level of experience of level welcome. Probably going for several days between moves - had this experienced a more enthusiastic pickup then I would have tried to see if we could organise a super quick game (e.g. 10/15 minute moves) ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/34 "2013-01-11T06:57:09Z")
Completely mew to the game, but /in. ---
**Author:** ![Snerky\_Snerk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@Snerky\_Snerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snerky_Snerk)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/35 "2013-01-11T12:00:30Z")
1. Simple Linctus 2. AClockworkMelon 3. DragonAsh 4. wevets 5. Babale 6. Snerky Snerk * * * Assuming that we’re not too late, I’ve added **Babale** and myself to the list. I have no idea what this game entails, but if world domination is the aim, then that sounds like my cup of tea. And I like putting my name on lists. Be warned: I WILL NOT NEGOTIATE OR FORM ALLEGIANCES WITH ANYONE. I WILL SINGLEHANDEDLY POUND YOUR COUNTRIES BACK INTO THE STONE AGE. That is all. Have a lovely day, Snerky. ---
**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:** [January 11, 2013, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/36 "2013-01-11T13:14:24Z")
> [@Snerky\_Snerk](#): > > I have no idea what this game entails Well, there’s quite a bit of diplomacy involved. I would rethink your ‘no allegiances’ stance prior to beginning, or you won’t have very much fun at all. ---
**Author:** ![DragonAsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/37 "2013-01-11T13:21:25Z")
1. Simple Linctus 2. [del]AClockworkMelon[/del] 3. DragonAsh 4. wevets 5. Babale 6. Snerky Snerk I think ACM is bowing out like a complete wuss, so still need two more! ---
**Author:** ![DragonAsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/38 "2013-01-11T13:47:11Z")
If we get a few more people signed up, I don’t mind trying my hand at being the Judge if it helps get the game going. I’ve never Judged before, so expect a few bumps along the way… ---
**Author:** ![Raza](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raza/32/213_2.png) [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/39 "2013-01-11T14:22:32Z")
1. Simple Linctus 2. DragonAsh 3. wevets 4. Babale 5. Snerky Snerk 6. Raza ---
**Author:** ![fubbleskag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@fubbleskag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fubbleskag)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy/646403/40 "2013-01-11T17:36:25Z")
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