# SDMB Newbie Diplomacy game **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 20, 2003, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873 "2003-01-20T22:44:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![jessicala](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eb9ed0/32.png) [@jessicala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jessicala)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/61 "2003-01-24T20:29:04Z")
[sub]hope this doesn’t post twice[/sub] **Omni** , would you mind posting the names of people you’ve gotten email from so far? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/62 "2003-01-24T21:41:33Z")
I replied to the emails. So far there’s 5. **JayLa, garius, Soup\_du\_jour, Hugh Jass,** and **Royal Nonesuch** and most likely **Shibbs** as number 6. I still need one more, and at this point its first come first serve. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/63 "2003-01-25T07:22:11Z")
Curses. As soon as I get a free moment here at work, e-mail will be off and running. As for Cat23, do I need to sign up or anything? ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/64 "2003-01-25T07:47:16Z")
Ok, I feel stupid. I can’t figure out the Cat23 site to save my… uh… builds. Is there a more direct link to the game, or am I confuzzled? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/65 "2003-01-25T12:36:26Z")
Don’t worry about anything regarding Cat23. It’s all on the GM. Just hang tight and I’ll have the country assignments out later today. **JayLa** , I got your email and you’re in. Not sure why you’d have missed my previous confirmation. I’ll be emailing everyone in the next 12 hours or so. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/66 "2003-01-25T15:10:49Z")
So, am I a spectator or a participant? ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/67 "2003-01-25T15:48:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ShibbOleth \* > \*\*So, am I a spectator or a participant? \*\* If you draw Austria, you can be both! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Soup\_du\_jour](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Soup\_du\_jour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soup_du_jour)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/68 "2003-01-25T18:25:59Z")
My regular email isn’t working right about now, because of poor University infastructure. Sorry if I am a tad late on some things. I do have another email, though. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/69 "2003-01-25T22:50:48Z")
Hi everyone, I’m pasting in here the text of the message (minus email addresses) that I just sent out to all our 1092 -GRY players. The game is officially underway. As you can see, there will be a webpage for all the peanut gallery to heckle from. **Shibbs** , you’re in and as the most experinced player I stuck you with Austria. > [@](#): > > Welcome everyone. I finally have 7 competitors and I’ve set country assignments. I had alot of people selecting the same country preferences, so I’m sorry to say that several of you got your second choice. Here’s the roster: > > GM - “Omniscient” > Observer - “White Lightning” > > Austria - “ShibbOleth” > England - “Hugh Jass” > France - “JayLa” > Germany - “Royal Nonesuch” > Italy - “Soup\_du\_Jour” > Russia - “Tristan” > Turkey - “Garius” > > First off, note that I’m using a different email address from the one I had you all initially contact me at. I’ll be running the game from this address. Update your address books please. Second, note that WL is listed as an observer. He’ll be the backup GM, and I’m going to assume he’ll be keeping track of things as they progress. If anyone has any questions you may email either of us, or both if you are in a rush. > > I’ll be getting a webpage set up for all the players in the upcoming week. It’ll post the maps (which will also be mailed to each of you) as well as the Deadlines and any press that is available. Best of luck to you all. > > First Deadline - Spring 1901: Friday, January 31st, 5 PM CST ---
**Author:** ![Soup\_du\_jour](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Soup\_du\_jour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soup_du_jour)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2003, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/70 "2003-01-25T23:42:11Z")
I’m terribly sorry, but a virus hit our university webmail. If anyone wants to contact me, do it at [tinytim1983@excite.com](mailto:tinytim1983@excite.com) Yes, that is a public email addy. Sorry for the inconvenience. I’ll get it back to normal as soon as humanly possible. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2003, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/71 "2003-01-26T07:13:36Z")
Looking forward to this game. I’m researching right now. Anybody know what to feed a bunch of hungry Cossacks? ---
**Author:** ![Soup\_du\_jour](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Soup\_du\_jour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soup_du_jour)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2003, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/72 "2003-01-26T07:34:26Z")
How about some Thanksgiving Turkey! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2003, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/73 "2003-01-26T14:12:31Z")
:dubious: Also, let it be known that his Imperial Groovess is away from his couriers on Sunday and Monday, so please be patient with all the pleas for alliances and what-not. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2003, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/74 "2003-01-26T14:36:10Z")
Where were all you newbies when **I** was last recruiting? ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/75 "2003-01-27T07:02:18Z")
If there’s a non-newbie game starting up, I’m all over that like Jesse Jackson on a TV camera. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/76 "2003-01-28T00:44:35Z")
I’d like to take my turn at GMing, if the players will have me. If you manage to round up 7 or close to it, **Abe** , let me know. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2003, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/77 "2003-01-30T13:35:31Z")
Bump. And John, I would have, but I didn’t want to be the only freshly deflowered one in the game. I would get raped. Now I have a chance to at least be the one standing in line, rather than the one getting done. No press yet? How are we doing press… here in the thread? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/78 "2003-01-30T18:21:11Z")
Most of the casual press and trash talk will be done here. Anything really important will be included on the webpage once its up and ready, and in every adjudication email. And likely it’ll be duplicated here too. BTW - Hows everything going for this first turn? Everyone gotten a hold of everyone? No one MIA yet? Reminder, orders are due tomorrow at 5PM CST. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2003, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/79 "2003-01-30T18:29:06Z")
The concept of ‘press’ doesn’t apply too well to this style of game. Press will basically consist in this game of 1) email exchanges between two or more players and possibly copied to the GM and/or myself, and 2) posts here in the thread for all to see. Given that the first deadline is tomorrow, I would certainly hope that there’s been a good amount of the first type of ‘press’ exchanged by this time. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2003, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873/80 "2003-01-30T18:38:49Z")
Press? How about if I trash talk England a little bit? That shouldn’t be too risky from Austria… at least for a couple of rounds. Other than that I’m not taking any chances on pissing anyone off. Maybe I’ll send some Edelweiss as a peace offering to all of my beautiful/handsome, intelligent, charming neighbors… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-newbie-diplomacy-game/149873.md?page=5)