Diplomacy Dojo Episode 20: A Temporary Alliance
Our players discuss the value of alliances that may not last to a draw.
Tag: France
Guest Post: Is the Diplomacy Map Unbalanced?
Yes, the map is unbalanced. This is about where the imbalances are, how they’re innate, and what might be done about them.
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 1: Lots of Russia, a Little France
Your Bored Brother and a student discuss two questions about Russia and one about France. (Update: now with transcript!)
Solo Win Tip #6: Embrace the Powers’ Differences
BrotherBored gives specific, power-by-power advice about how you might want to alter your play style to suit the power you’ve been assigned.
The Diplomacy Double Backstab
“How do you get away with a DOUBLE backstab? Aren’t you someone’s worst enemy after you just stabbed them?” It sounds nuts, but it can work!
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.
Video: A Tale of Two Nations
In the Nexus Gunboat 2020 Tournament, I played one of my games as France. My student played as Italy. Each of us just barely made it into a the draw!
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.”
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.
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.