Martin’s Game: Introduction
After reading BrotherBored’s gunboat journal, I am inspired to give this practice a try on my own.
Tag: England
Guest Post: How to Fix Russia’s Gunboat Metagame
It is common knowledge to anyone who has played a few games of gunboat that, if you draw Russia, you are destined to an uphill battle. The real blame in the whole situation actually lies on the greedy and misguided English.
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.”
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.
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?
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.
Online Diplomacy Championship Journal
The 2019 Online Diplomacy Championship seems like the perfect occasion to keep another journal. I am going to record my efforts for posterity.