Solo Win Tip #5: Choose Your Character
There’s no “character select screen” in Diplomacy. But you can “choose your character” by adapting your style to match your assigned power.
Author Archives: Your Bored Brother
Recorded LIVE: BrotherBored vs Diplomacy Game FvA 1v1
BrotherBored’s first foray into live content! This is a recording from Saturday, May 8, 2021 of a game played live on stream between BrotherBored and Kaner of Diplomacy Games, with Amby commentating.
“Who Do You Need to Kill?” with Dave Ainsworth (vWDC Masterclass April 2021)
Data journalist Dave Ainsworth presents an analysis of a Diplomacy data set. Dave looks at the change in each power’s chances of soloing based on which other powers have or have not been eliminated.
Solo Win Tip #4: Learn to Read Minds
Among the skills tested by Diplomacy is the ability to “outguess” one’s rivals. A successful Diplomacy player anticipates their rivals’ moves.
Grand Strategy with David Maletsky (vWDC Masterclass March 2021)
On this special episode of the Diplomacy Dojo, BrotherBored brings you the Virtual World Diplomacy Community Masterclass. David Maletsky hosts this class on Grand Strategy.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 13: How to Succeed at Face-To-Face Diplomacy
Today we brush the surface of a broad topic: face-to-face Diplomacy. Although Your Bored Brother is known for online Diplomacy, he’s got advice for in-person play as well!
3 Tips for Keeping the Board Divided
“Top players are good at sowing chaos on the opposite side of the Diplomacy board, but I have no idea how to approach this.”—Patreon Patron
The Diplomacy Double Backstab
“How do you get away with a DOUBLE backstab? Aren’t you someone’s worst enemy after you just stabbed them?” It sounds nuts, but it can work!
How England Can Ally France in Gunboat Diplomacy—And Win!
This is a guide for advanced players who want to play the England/France Alliance in Gunboat Diplomacy. The article is written as advice for England.
Video: Florida Man Interviews BrotherBored
FloridaMan interviewed Your Bored Brother on his YouTube channel! I had a great time talking with FloridaMan about Press Diplomacy, Gunboat, and games in general.