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.
Tag: Game Design
Diplomacy Dojo Episode 17: A Distorted Mirror
In this episode (part 2 of the previous episode), BrotherBored answers an email from a reader of the blog, Dave.
Why Your Bored Brother is Raising Money
To achieve my dreams, I am making an explicit effort to get more support from my fans. Let me tell you about my ambition.
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?
3 Reasons Why “Luck Plays No Part in Diplomacy”
Every so often, I encounter someone challenging this statement from the back of the Diplomacy box: “Luck plays no part in Diplomacy.”
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.