The Anti-France Metagame
Is there now an anti-French metagame in webDiplomacy’s Gunboat matches? If so, is that appropriate? And what should you do about this development?
Tag: Diplomacy Advice
Solo Win Tip #2: There’s No Such Thing As Luck
Since Diplomacy doesn’t involve randomized gameplay, what are the players trying to describe when they say that “luck” happens during a match?
When Should Germany Let Russia Have Sweden in 1901?
Is it good for Germany to give Sweden to Russia and what consequences will it have on Germany’s game?
Tier List for Gunboat Diplomacy
The balance of power in Gunboat Diplomacy skews in favor of countries which have inherent tactical advantages and against those that depend on diplomacy.
An Autopsy of France: Lessons from the ODC
In my match, England, Germany, and Italy cut through France like hot knives through butter. So what went wrong here for this French player?
Solo Win Tip #1: Forget the Numbers Game
Weaker players overly depend on numbers-based heuristics (heuristics are mental shortcuts to simplify decision making). The shortcuts are holding you back.
5 Reasons I Love to Play as Italy in Gunboat Diplomacy
So, what’s so great about playing as Italy in gunboat Diplomacy? Here are 5 reasons why Italy is my favorite power to play!
Russian Gunboat Theory: Two Countries Taped Together
In my personal strategic theory of gunboat Diplomacy, I consider Russia to function as two almost separate powers: “Northern Russia” and “Southern Russia.”