Post by twyrch on Oct 11, 2005 21:22:01 GMT -5
What is Diplomacy?
PBEM (Play By E-Mail) Diplomacy is a great game of intrigue, strategy, and tactics. The rules are simple; the complexity comes from how you relate to the other 6 players. Diplomacy starts in 1901: pre-World War One Europe with seven players negotiating with each other so that they can dominate the gameboard. Orders for fleets and armies are secretly sent to the Judge (a computer), which then calculates the results and forwards what has happened to the players. Then the players go back to organising things for the next turn. Simple, right? The system is, but the game is not. Will the Austrian help my French army to conquer Munich? Will the German army in Kiel assist the Munich army? Can I get Russia to attack Berlin from the east? Can I convince the German that I am planning peaceful moves (preparing to attack Italy) and thus have the element of surprise?
How does one play?
Basically you sign up for a game, once the game is started, the countries are assigned and the players then begin sending "press" (e-mail) to their opponents. This press is MOST of the game. That is, you spend 3 days sending mail and coordinating moves with your opponents. These message can be honest offers of alliance, or blantant lies to trick your opponent. Gossip is very common and if played correctly, you'll never know who you can trust. Once you have settled on your moves, you can submit your moves. Once everyone has their moves in, the "judge" will update and send out the results of the last turn. Also, the game is played anonymously so you don't know who the "backstabbing Russian Czar" is until the game is over! Fun!
Sounds fun! Where can I learn more?
Introduction: www.diplom.org/Email/newintro.html
Offical rules (boardgame): www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/diplomacy.pdf
What do I do if I have questions?
Post them here, and I'll respond to them! =) If you are intersted, just post on here and I'll add you to my list. We need 7 players total. I think I have a couple in mind already.
Where can I find more information?
www.diplom.org/Email/newintro.html
www.diplomacy-archive.com/resources/strategy.htm
PBEM (Play By E-Mail) Diplomacy is a great game of intrigue, strategy, and tactics. The rules are simple; the complexity comes from how you relate to the other 6 players. Diplomacy starts in 1901: pre-World War One Europe with seven players negotiating with each other so that they can dominate the gameboard. Orders for fleets and armies are secretly sent to the Judge (a computer), which then calculates the results and forwards what has happened to the players. Then the players go back to organising things for the next turn. Simple, right? The system is, but the game is not. Will the Austrian help my French army to conquer Munich? Will the German army in Kiel assist the Munich army? Can I get Russia to attack Berlin from the east? Can I convince the German that I am planning peaceful moves (preparing to attack Italy) and thus have the element of surprise?
How does one play?
Basically you sign up for a game, once the game is started, the countries are assigned and the players then begin sending "press" (e-mail) to their opponents. This press is MOST of the game. That is, you spend 3 days sending mail and coordinating moves with your opponents. These message can be honest offers of alliance, or blantant lies to trick your opponent. Gossip is very common and if played correctly, you'll never know who you can trust. Once you have settled on your moves, you can submit your moves. Once everyone has their moves in, the "judge" will update and send out the results of the last turn. Also, the game is played anonymously so you don't know who the "backstabbing Russian Czar" is until the game is over! Fun!
Sounds fun! Where can I learn more?
Introduction: www.diplom.org/Email/newintro.html
Offical rules (boardgame): www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/diplomacy.pdf
What do I do if I have questions?
Post them here, and I'll respond to them! =) If you are intersted, just post on here and I'll add you to my list. We need 7 players total. I think I have a couple in mind already.
Where can I find more information?
www.diplom.org/Email/newintro.html
www.diplomacy-archive.com/resources/strategy.htm
Twyrch /|\
