Hi, There are a variety of places to play on the Web and via email. I didn't have any one in particular in mind, but for instance there is www.diplom.org/dpjudge My problem with the web interfaces, in general, is that the maps tend to be graphical. They might not be absolutely essential for play, but are still important. Also, I probably should tell people on here a bit more about the game in general. Diplomacy is a game which is set around the year 1900 or so. Seven players take on the role of the seven "great powers" of Europe around that time, and try to dominate the map, which consists of a somewhat stylized version of Europe and parts of Africa. The actual game mechanics are quite simple, as the heart of the game is the aforementioned diplomacy. It's almost impossible for any of the great powers to win alone, so the players have to negotiate and form alliances amongst one another. Betrayal and double dealing is a pretty common strategy, and everybody has to watch their back. It's this diplomatic aspect which I find most intriguing. THis game is suited to email or web play mostly because of these negotiations. Turns might last from one every couple days to once or twice a week, depending on game speed. It isn't really a fast-pcaced game, and there's no random chance involved. So... If we can find a suitable site, I'd be interested in setting something up. Mr. Bartlet? This would seem to be right up your alley... Best, Zack. On Mar 5, 2011, at 6:03 PM, David Mehler wrote:
> Hello, > > I am interested in taking a look at this. I think web play would be > best for me. Can you tell me where you found this game at? > > Thanks. > Dave. > > > On 3/5/11, Zachary Kline <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi All, >> I was wondering if there might happen to be any fans of the old AValon Hill >> board game Diplomacy on this list? It is apparently quite suited to >> Internet play, and I've recently become very intrigued by it. Has anybody >> on here played it via email or the web before, or would anybody here be >> interested in setting up a game? >> Best, >> Zack. >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
