5 Influential Diplomacy Tips
“I’ve noticed that it’s often hard for me to manipulate the other players through press at a level even close to yours. Do you have any tips or tricks you could share that would help me with my press?”
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Video: Diplomacy Fatigue
“You’ve mentioned that you’ve played on and off for 10 years and I’m curious about what’s inspired you (and others) to take breaks from the game, how you took that break, and what inspired you to come back to the game.”
How Much Do You Love Diplomacy?
In a fit of inspiration brought on by my gaining my first ever Patreon Patron, I’ve revised the Major’s speech from Hellsing.
The Top 5 Reasons You Get Backstabbed, #4: Loose Lips
On the right turn, under the right conditions, your rival knowing what all your moves will be gives them an enormous incentive to backstab you.
The Top 5 Reasons You Get Backstabbed, #3: Servility
To play as a “servile ally” is to overlook the threat that your successful alliance poses to you. What does it means to play like this? How can you avoid it?
2019 Online Diplomacy Championship Finals
It turns out I’m pretty darn good at Press Diplomacy in a tournament setting. I stand a realistic chance of earning the title “Champion of Online Diplomacy.”
The Top 5 Reasons You Got Backstabbed, #2: The Trojan Horse
Like the legendary Trojan horse, an offer of alliance may appear to be a gift…but in reality be a trap.
The Top 5 Reasons You Got Backstabbed, #1: Annoyance
If your press style irritates others, you will experience players going out of their way just to make your life harder. This includes backstabbing you.
Diplomacy Games are Like Onions, Layer 3: Strategy
A glimpse into the secret scheming of Diplomacy Strategy can be as dizzying as peering over the edge of a cliff. This post can help you keep your bearings!
The Top 5 Strategic Goals in Diplomacy
What are the typical strategic goals for Diplomacy players? This article elaborates on the top five strategic goals, in a rough order of priority.