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Argentinean Empire (1606 D)
17 Jan 18 UTC
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Cold War Tournament
I am looking to start a rated Cold War tournament consisting of group and knockout stages. Groups of 4 will face each other twice, once as each country. The top two (or three, pending interest) from each group will move on to the knockout stage, with each matchup lasting two games. Users will play as each country once. If tied 1-1, an additional two games are played until a winner is determined.
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CCR (1957 D)
17 Jan 18 UTC
Sounds interesting and promising, but most of the most active 1v1 players are signed to webdip's 1v1 tourneys - this is why I step back _at_the_moment_, at least.

I say it is promising because we could open variant specific tournaments for each of all 1v1 balanced maps - three come to my mind: Cold War, America Civil War and Frankland vs Juggernaugt. Of course, FvA and GvI tourneys would be welcome, as well, but, as I wrote above, we can find lots of these in webdip already...

I am not that certain about the unbalance of E*vT and GvR, though from my own experience I'd say England does have a winner set of early game moves, while for the latter the 76.5% unbalance is obvious from 428 recorded games statistics.

Finally, I'd avoid tourneys for the symetric maps, such as Duo and Lepanto, but I could be convinced of the contrary.
Perhaps afterwards we could set up a different tournament, but right now I would like to do a Cold War tournament.
Maucat (1834 D)
17 Jan 18 UTC
Very interesting.
I would also like to do a Colonial 1885 tournament. That variant is great.
tantrumizer (1557 D)
24 Jan 18 UTC
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I would play a Colonial 1885 tournament if it didn't drag on forever like the known world one.
Lol true.

I'd do one or two day phases. I should point out that I'm just gauging interest at this point, as I am running and playing a WW2 5x5.
Ender (1701 D)
29 Jan 18 UTC
Totally interested, but never played the variant so I’d probably be cannon fodder. Willing to give it a shot though.
Argentinean Empire (1606 D)
29 Jan 18 UTC
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Thanks for your interest!
Aurelian (872 D)
29 Jan 18 UTC
(+1)
I’d love to play, is there still a spot or has the game started?
Argentinean Empire (1606 D)
29 Jan 18 UTC
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Welcome, Aurelian! I'm just gauging interest as of now, so there are plenty of spots. I am willing to start the tournament with any even number of players.

The list so far:
Argentinean Empire
Ender
Aurelian
Maucat
Mr_Shfinkle (912 D)
29 Jan 18 UTC
I would be willing to join this variant as well, but if you need to remove a player so it can be even I am willing to be removed.
The list so far:
Argentinean Empire
Ender
Aurelian
Maucat
Mr Shfinkle
ubercacher16 (2196 D)
30 Jan 18 UTC
Is the list for Cold War or Colonial 1885?
Cold War
ubercacher16 (2196 D)
31 Jan 18 UTC
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I’d do that.
The list so far:
Argentinean Empire
Ender
Aurelian
Maucat
Mr Shfinkle
Ubercacher16
jason4747 (1633 D)
01 Feb 18 UTC
I'm in, if deadlines are 1 day 12 hours (or longer).
In my tournaments, I prefer phases to be 2 days, to allow for players busy IRL to still be able to play.
Grahamso1 (1912 D)
01 Feb 18 UTC
One more...
Argentinean Empire
Ender
Aurelian
Maucat
Mr Shfinkle
Ubercacher16
Grahamso1
Grahamso1 (1912 D)
01 Feb 18 UTC
(Strongly prefer unrated by the way. Tournament play is different from regular play. Prefer to not have to factor in other considerations like ratings)
Argentinean Empire
Ender
Aurelian
Maucat
Mr Shfinkle
Ubercacher16
Grahamso1
jason4747

I will commence a random draw from the random number generator. Numbered 1-8 in order of appearance, the tournament will start after the group's are confirmed. A quick refresh: I will post the schedule on the forum, and the first games will start on Friday. Each player will play NATO and USSR, and once their two games are done, they must wait for all other games to finish. Game results MUST be posted here in the forum with a link to be considered valid.

Thank you for reading my very poorly-worded, clunky block of text.
Due to popular request GAMES WILL BE UNRATED.
The groups are in!

Group A:
Argentinean Empire
Aurelian
Ubercacher16
Mr Shfinkle

Group B:
Maucat
jason4747
Ender
Grahamso1
SCHEDULE: Each team will play once as each country, so you will play each other twice. Games may be played one after the other or both at the same time.

Argentinean Empire vs. Aurelian
Ubercacher16 vs Mr Shfinkle
Maucat vs. jason4747
Ender vs. Grahamso1
jason4747 (1633 D)
02 Feb 18 UTC
Do we the players need to start these, or will the Director? Do we start today (Friday?)
You, the players, need to start them. Yes, please start today if possible. PM your opponent to confirm details. Remember unrated, phases at least 1 day, unrated, and to make sure that you each play both nations once.
Grahamso1 (1912 D)
02 Feb 18 UTC
2 things:
To clarify, top 2 go through to next round? Will there then be a final group of 4, all play all, or 2 semi finals and a final? I would vote for a final group of 4

Secondly. If the initial groups are like a mini league, why do we need to play extra games if tied 1-1? That adds a lot of time (and a bit boring). Can I suggest 3 points for. 2-0 win, 1 point each for a 1-1 tie and zero for a 0-2 loss. That should work better I think. And actually less likely to have a tie for the playoff spots I think.

Also suggest tie breaker for playoff spots should be the table/points of all games between the 2 (or 3) that are tied. If that is still a tie then head to head decider extra games

I know we are underway (just) but how does that sound?
Maucat (1834 D)
02 Feb 18 UTC
jason4747 I send you the link for the two games and the password.
You DON'T play more than two games after a 1-1 tie except in the knockout stage. Each game is worth the same, so there will be no 3, 1, and 0 points.

In the knockout stage, the top player from Group A will face the bottom from Group B, 2A vs. 3B, 3A vs. 2B, and 4A vs. 1B.
Maucat (1834 D)
03 Feb 18 UTC
Jason4747 why don't you move? There are only 6 hours until the deadline.

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vixol (1774 D)
26 May 18 UTC
CountrySwitch
Hi, if I use countryswitch in a non anonymous game, will the temporary players ID be visible instead of mine? The question in another way: will the other players see that the owner is temporarily another player?
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Enriador (1507 D)
05 Mar 18 UTC
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Soon on vDiplomacy: Canton Diplomacy
After trying three excruciatingly long games of Colonial Diplomacy and seeing its annoying lack of balance by myself, I decided to revive Paul Webb's 'Canton Diplomacy' from the depths of the internet. With Oli's help and blessing we'll be playing it quite soon!

http://www.dipwiki.com/index.php?title=Canton
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Enriador (1507 D)
24 May 18 UTC
[New Variant] Legacy of Versailles
Here's a new variant I have been cooking up for some time. It's set in 1939, right before war blows in Europe once again

http://vdiplomacy.com/variants.php?variantID=111
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Enriador (1507 D)
28 Apr 18 UTC
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New Variant: Spice Islands
David Cohen's 'Spice Islands' will be coming to vDip! Here's a preview of the variant: http://vdiplomacy.com/variants.php?variantID=116

Available soonTM.
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The Modern UN Tournament
Information below
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pancake (934 D)
18 May 18 UTC
east asia map!!!
i think that should exist with a small advantage to china but a unified korea an an i india to balance that up.
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GetDoneSon (967 D X)
16 May 18 UTC
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Feature Request: Friends List
Similar to how the site already has functionality for muting and blocking other players, we should be able to add them to a friends list so that tracking them down to send PMs is more convenient. It would also make hosting games with players you know you enjoy playing with much easier. I don’t believe that this feature is currently in the issue tracker, and it seems like it would be very easy to implement given the current muting and blocking features already in place.
6 replies
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Enriador (1507 D)
10 Apr 18 UTC
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New Variant: 'Napoleonic: Empires & Coalitions'
Oli has locked me in his basement and only gives me food when I port a new variant. Send help.
14 replies
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Enriador (1507 D)
12 May 18 UTC
[New Variant] Caucasus
I was contacted by user @vixol a few weeks ago, who showed me his awesome variant set in post-Soviet Caucasus. I hope you guys like it!

Preview: http://vdiplomacy.com/variants.php?variantID=118
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Enriador (1507 D)
07 Apr 18 UTC
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New Variant: Manifest Destiny III
Hail diplomats,

Yet another variant is coming: Manifest Destiny III. It's set in North America during the conquest of the Wild West.
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Dr. Recommended (1660 D Mod (B))
24 Dec 16 UTC
(+2)
Variant Tournaments
I've really enjoyed playing variant-specific tournaments such as the Known World 15x15 currently underway.
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Enriador (1507 D)
10 May 18 UTC
[Variant] Florence Diplomacy
What happens when you move two little dots around?
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kaner406 (2103 D Mod (B))
07 May 18 UTC
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Server not processing games.
I've gone ahead and added 24 hours to all games, to avoid any problems preemptively.
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GOD (1791 D Mod (B))
16 Apr 18 UTC
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GODMODE
Hello everyone, If like to host a special rules game, if we could find enough players interested:
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fasces349 (1007 D)
26 Dec 10 UTC
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Advertise live games here
Like in webdiplo, this thread will be used to help people find live games
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Oli (977 D Mod (P))
29 Apr 18 UTC
Help needed: Our 4 press-types.
Hi everybody.
I'm working on a rules-page about our 4 press-types.
Someone willing to submit some guide what these different press-types are, and what these mean for playing the game?
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Siagas (1965 D)
17 Apr 18 UTC
Looking for replacement quickly
Looking for replacements in the following game : Public WWIV
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=33046

You would play as Egypt in the map World War IV. This game is Public Press so everything you say everyone can see. For more detail, go look the new message in the thread.
8 replies
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ubercacher16 (2196 D)
30 Apr 18 UTC
Replacement needed
I need a replacement for China in the bourse game.
2 replies
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islefan5 (968 D)
28 Apr 18 UTC
Problem: cannot set orders
I have the message “loading order” but cannot enter any orders. Is the site down?
7 replies
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Anon (?? D)
08 Mar 18 UTC
New Variant: 1913
1913 is a revision of the Classic map, having both balance and historical accuracy at its heart.

The first game is live! http://vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=34011
16 replies
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Sky_Hopper (365 D)
04 Apr 18 UTC
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Imbalanced map?
It seems as if several maps need some balancing work. For example, England* v Turkey is skewed toward England, and in Rinascimento, the French are virtually at the hands of other players’ wills.
11 replies
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Safari (1530 D)
05 Jan 18 UTC
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Austrian Succession: New and Improved
After four years, War of Austrian Succession is nearing completion! Please come help test it so that I can perfect the balance.
It would be very helpful if we could have no NMRs for the first few phases. http://lab.diplomail.ru/board.php?gameID=64
38 replies
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gopher27 (1606 D Mod)
23 Apr 18 UTC
War of Austrian Succession....being obnoxious
Does history matter and should it fall to a mathematician to be the history nerd?
11 replies
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CCR (1957 D)
12 Dec 17 UTC
A Reconquista variant
http://www.variantbank.org/results/rules/i/iberian.htm
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stephan (1062 D)
16 Apr 18 UTC
Vermont needed!
Vermont in „the trump effect“ 50 states game has been basically abandoned and is still in its (characteristically) stronk position, but not for much longer. grab while supplies last!
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Sky_Hopper (365 D)
15 Apr 18 UTC
Blank variant?
On the variants page there's currently a row with no assigned variant. Can you fix this?
6 replies
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TheFlyingJarate (923 D)
15 Apr 18 UTC
Hello, I have a problem
Hello, I have a problem. I am going away for a few days (tomorrow), and I don't know how to quit the game I am in. There are 36 players, so I cannot reasonably ask for all of them to pause --- besides, there isn't enough time --- so I am stuck.
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Maiorianus (1000 D)
14 Apr 18 UTC
Playing with fewer players
Hi all!

I know this is probably a noob question, but I need to resolve this issue: is it possible to start a game with fewer players than those normally expected? I tried it once with the Rinascimento variant, but the game didn't launch just because there weren't 12 players.
Thank you in advance!
3 replies
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Enriador (1507 D)
02 Apr 18 UTC
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Machiavelli Variant
Hail diplomats,

'Machiavelli', a legendary variant of Diplomacy, will soon be made available here on vDip using Andrew Jameson's adaptation.
50 replies
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