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.”
Guest Post: The Two-Tier Scoring System
Two-Tier Scoring is a proposed new scoring system that is a hybrid of draw-based, center-based, and lead-based scoring.
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.
Diplomacy Games are Like Onions, Layer 2: Tactics
The Tactical Layer is deeper than Politics. The positions and movements of each player’s pieces tell you a truer, more accurate story than words.