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brainbomb (662 D)
01 Oct 17 UTC
Variance
Varients my style Skippin paddy wagon rattle dash colum mile Flyin off the handle and I dial Clone pile vna for my DNA Rabid as a rattler in a CNA gettin paid like the Destin Pa Handle this festive kudza On a fish. Get you lil bliss Gimme smooch. Im a wish.
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Flame (1073 D)
28 Sep 17 UTC
Habelya variant bug?
In Habelya-variant: Fleet from Bay of Holgii can support move S.Holgii (Sc) from Holgian Sea.
Is it bug or normal situation?
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Anyone else have hobbies outside of Diplomacy or gaming in general?
I am into model railroading as well as fine scale modeling (military), and balsa & tissue aircraft building. What are you all into?
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Argentinean Empire (1606 D)
27 Apr 17 UTC
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Word Association Thread
Hello! I saw a thread like this on WebDip. We start with a word, and you then post the one word that pops into your mind after you read that word. The first word is FIRST.
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Major Problems (1364 D)
23 Sep 17 UTC
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Live game anyone?
If anyone likes live games (gunboat, anon) let's see if we can get one going. Only an hour to sign up!
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BenjaminHester (1035 D)
14 Sep 17 UTC
While I'm going through the long slog of rebuilding Sengoku...
...any interest in a vDip implementation of my most recent, and arguably best balanced variant that rolled off the assembly line before my last long Dip sabbatical?

http://dipwiki.com/index.php?title=Balkans1860
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NManock18 (1019 D)
18 Sep 17 UTC
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Variants
Are there any tips on software to use for designing a variant? Thanks!
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faded box (1101 D)
05 Sep 17 UTC
live
anyone up for a live 1v1? u can choose map if u dont like one i got posted
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Vauban (953 D)
17 Sep 17 UTC
Colour for Neutral Province
Check below
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Cometk (1278 D)
15 Sep 17 UTC
Replacing Inactive Member
how does my group go about replacing an inactive member?
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President Eden (1588 D)
13 Sep 17 UTC
Is England* vs Turkey truly balanced?
The stats spread on England* vs Turkey is innocuous enough. England* wins 55% of games which do not end in a draw, Turkey wins 45%. England is favored, but not to the extent that Turkey can't win; the game is not balanced, but it also isn't drastically skewed either way.

However, I have recently encountered an opening from England that I'm struggling to counter as Turkey.
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Anon (?? D)
12 Sep 17 UTC
Gunboat with me
Hey, if anyone is interested in playing a beginner gunboat with me (I suck at gunboat) holla at me for the password http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=32229
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Anon (?? D)
12 Sep 17 UTC
"...tuesday" game sequel is out...
Pls play this WWII map...
Remember, only on Tuesdays!
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=32223
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michael_b (952 D)
11 Sep 17 UTC
Strong British Position
http://vdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=31381
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The Ambassador (1948 D (B))
06 Sep 17 UTC
Online Dip Pet Peeves
We're introducing a new segment to the podcast. Have your say (more below)...
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Jamie_T (895 D)
16 Aug 17 UTC
Hello!
I have been banned from webDiplomacy because Zultar wants it to be a safe space for neo-Nazis and other white supremacists.

You nice people will have to put up with me instead (until I get banned here, I guess).
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TheatreVarus (874 D)
09 Sep 17 UTC
Dueling
Looking for someone to play a few friendly duels on the Cold War map. Just picked the game back up and I want to get some practice in. Anyone interested can DM me.
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kaner406 (2181 D Mod (B))
24 Sep 16 UTC
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I've been Boursed!!! 2016
Hi all, when Amby and I were recording our recent podcast (diplomacygames.com) the topic of Bourse came up, and I got really excited and thought that I would try to get another game of this variant running...
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d-ice (1969 D)
06 Sep 17 UTC
Force drawn games
Games with fixed end year are (for ranking purposes) treated like solo victories for the power with the largest SC tally (even when PPSC scoring is used). Is that intentional? Not that I think it matters much to me, but I do find it rather odd, it would seem like the more logical approach would be that they are treated as force drawn, or possibly use affect ranking differently depending on scoring system used.
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kaner406 (2181 D Mod (B))
12 Aug 17 UTC
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Update regarding vPoints/Rankings
See below:
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jason4747 (1633 D)
03 Sep 17 UTC
“Vietnam: Apocalypse Then” – new variant in development
I am working on a Diplomacy variant and am seeking opinions on the board and design. See below
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The Ambassador (1948 D (B))
02 Sep 17 UTC
Dumb question: where is Imperium?
I felt like playing a map I haven't played in a million years: Imperium Diplomacy (http://www.vdiplomacy.net/variants.php?variantID=13)

More to follow...
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Enriador (1507 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Early game vs. End game
Every game of Diplomacy has two distinct phases, which mix a bit in the middle: the early game and the end game, each of them with a very different vibe and atmosphere.
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BenjaminHester (1035 D)
24 Aug 17 UTC
Oli - still out there? (re: Sengoku V6)
just posting here in case my vacation delay caused you to lose the other thread. Several responses there, including the map with names you requested.
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Vauban (953 D)
23 Aug 17 UTC
New Variant: Corsican revolt
See reply
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Enriador (1507 D)
21 Aug 17 UTC
How are Points Per Supply Center calculated?
Hello guys;

I searched the forum but did not find any information on the formula used at PPSC games. If anyone can come up with an example using the formula as well I would thank you very much.
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ScubaSteve (1234 D)
21 Aug 17 UTC
Bug in game. What action to take?
I am trying to enter a move in a variant but for some reason, the game won't allow it. I sent a message to the mods. Is there anything else I can/should do?
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00matthew2000 (2409 D)
16 Aug 17 UTC
New Rinascimento Game
The password for this game is "a" (lowercase). Players are greatly desired, but be advised, several players in this game know each other in real life. We will keep communication strictly within the game as per site rules.
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Captainmeme (1400 D Mod (B))
10 Aug 17 UTC
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To Everyone in Furnace of Affliction
I'm really sorry, as I was trying to fix the Indonesia Build bug the game sent everyone into CD and cancelled itself. This was because I forgot about another bug - if you enter all holds, it counts as an NMR even if saved, so when I tried to advance the game 2 phases it assumed everyone had NMR'd twice (even though I'd set hold orders for everyone).
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Vauban (953 D)
12 Aug 17 UTC
HOW TO for variants
For anyone who wants to share their variant creating skills
Vauban (953 D)
12 Aug 17 UTC
Hey everyone!
How are you guys today? I posted this thread so members who have experience with creating variants and coding may come here and share with other members so they may create variant themselves. I hope this thread will be productive and efficient!
nopunin10did (1041 D)
15 Aug 17 UTC
First tip:

Before you get too far in the process, think about what your variant can bring to the Diplomacy experience. Is it just a new map? Are you jumping into a favorite point of history? Are you trying to create a satisfying Dip experience for a different player count?

All of these can be valid goals, but it's good to know what your goal actually is before you get started. The best variants are those that enrich the overall experience of Diplomacy, and keeping true to a central motif can be a great help.

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Second tip:
These are older articles, but they make some excellent points. Read them.

- A Call To Arms Against Crap Variants
-- http://www.variantbank.org/articles/call_to_arms.htm

- Designing Maps For Diplomacy Variants
-- http://www.variantbank.org/articles/designing_maps.htm

- Variants - Default by Design?
-- http://www.variantbank.org/articles/default_by_design.htm

- The Problem With Fantasy Variants
-- http://www.variantbank.org/articles/problem.htm
nopunin10did (1041 D)
15 Aug 17 UTC
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Third tip:

Aesthetics matter. Whether playing via web or email, it's likely that your playtesters are going to spend a lot of time looking at your map. You don't have to be a classically trained artist, but you shouldn't expect a slapdash approach to be sufficient.

While there's a certain consistency to the style used at vDip and webDip, it's not the only one available. I'd suggest browsing through the archives of Play-by-Forum games over at PlayDiplomacy. You'll find quite a few varieties of style in the maps and creations used.

-- http://www.playdiplomacy.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=87

Fourth tip:

In any case, you need to understand at least 1-2 graphics editing tools, and they need to have support for LAYERS. I cannot stress the importance of this enough. Layer-based editing tools allow you considerably more freedom to correct mistakes and make changes. GIMP and Paint.NET are two of the easier tools to work with for basic pixel-based graphics.

-- https://www.gimp.org/
-- https://www.getpaint.net/

Now if you REALLY want to dive into the deep end, you can learn how to work with vector-based art (SVG format and similar). Adobe Illustrator is the absurdly expensive industry standard, but Inkscape is completely free and can handle the task:

-- https://inkscape.org/en/

(Inkscape's only real downside, other than the learning curve, is that it can get pretty slow when you start working with immensely complicated geometry. It renders entirely via CPU rather than splitting the work between CPU and GPU, which can make it frustratingly slow even on really good PC's. However, as a beginner, you will likely not encounter that problem.)

Bonus tip:

PlayDiplomacy's Play-by-Forum community is a really good testbed for new variants, particularly when you're working with more than just the vanilla ruleset. There are several variant designers who play, create, and administer games there (including myself).

-- http://www.playdiplomacy.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=34


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