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An English Brobot shakes hands with a French Brobot. Text: How England Can Ally France and WIN!

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.

—Gunboat Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, England, solo win
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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.

—Diplomacy    Cross-promotion, Diplomacy Advice, Game Psychology, Interview

BrotherBored’s 2020 Retrospective

In 2020, this blog published dozens of Diplomacy articles, a podcast, video content and much more. Find out what we’ve accomplished and how we did it!

—Diplomacy    Just for Fun

Eden’s Diplomacy Dossier: France

France is the best country in Diplomacy. France is great for every play style and format. Just stay alive early on and enjoy your win or strong draw finish.

—Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, Eden's Diplomacy Dossier, France, guest post
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You’ve Never Used Turkey’s Best Opening

Your Bored Brother and jay65536 discuss an unconventional opening for Turkey in Diplomacy: CON to BUL, ANK to BLA…SMY hold!

—Press Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, guest post, ODC 2019, Turkey
A painting of a boat at the Battle of Trafalgar. Text: Eden's Diplomacy Dossier, England

Eden’s Diplomacy Dossier: England

The veteran’s guide to Diplomacy continues with a look at everyone’s favorite island. If you want to rule the waves, read on!

—Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, Eden's Diplomacy Dossier, England, guest post
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Gunboat Diplomacy Openings for England

Your Bored Brother is among the strongest Gunboat Diplomacy players. I have a strong opinion on England’s best Gunboat opening, and I can explain why.

—Gunboat Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, England
Eden's Diplomacy Dossier Overview

Eden’s Diplomacy Dossier: Overview

Want to take your Diplomacy game to the next level? Start here with a veteran’s take on the game. Learn the best way to win with each power!

—Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, Eden's Diplomacy Dossier, guest post
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Questions about Variants with Diplomacy Games

Amby and Kaner of the Diplomacy Games podcast were kind enough to help me with a fan question from Ryan, a reader of this blog: What variants do you like,… Read more »

—Diplomacy, Podcast    Cross-promotion, Diplomacy Variants, Fan mail, Just for Fun
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An Adventurous Diplomacy Strategy for Italy

What do experienced Diplomacy players know about Italy that beginners don’t? Perhaps they know the Adventure Strategy!

—Press Diplomacy    Diplomacy Advice, Italy, Patreon Drawing, solo win

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