War in the Americas Diplomacy Variant: United States Strategy
For the United States to be successful, a player must prevent a British/Mexican alliance from forming to survive the first year.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 12: Do You (Germany) Think You’re Better Off Alone?
Germany doesn’t NEED an Austrian ally to be strong. But should Germany WANT an Austrian ally?
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 11: Increase Your Solo Win Chances by Taking Far Centers First
We focus on specific ways to improve our gameplay as Germany and Turkey in this episode. Of course, plenty of general advice arises from the discussion. Think strategically for the entire game in order to create a viable solo win chance at the end!
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 10: Games, The Universe, and Everything
We start with some specific advice about patterns in the middle and end of a Diplomacy match, then we talk about “types” of players and how those types might act. Finally, we widen our scope and consider how games like Diplomacy allow players to practice the skills of contest.
War in the Americas Diplomacy Variant: Overall Strategy
One of the most exciting new variants is War in the Americas (WITA). Set in the 1840’s across North, Central and South America, this variant shifts the geographic attention from Europe to the “New World” with a brand new map.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 9: Reading the Board
This week, we discuss two different instances of interpreting moves without being able to discuss the moves with other players.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 8: How to be a Homewrecker (in Diplomacy)
How do you break up an alliance that’s going against you? And what’s the value in making demands of other players?
Diplomacy Dojo Episode “The Mathematics of Stalemate Lines” with Markus Zijlstra (vWDC Masterclass)
Markus Ziljstra, the mind behind DiploStrats, presents the Mathematics of Stalemate Lines.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 21: Return to Face-to-Face Diplomacy
Your Bored Brother and Chris (aka ottoploy) discuss the subtleties of face-to-face Diplomacy.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode “What Are Alliances Good For?” with Brandon Fogel (vWDC Masterclass)
Brandon Fogel is an organizer with the Windy City Weasels, a cofounder of the Diplomacy Broadcasting Network, and the winner of Dixiecon 36.