Diplomacy Dojo Episode 18: Central Triple, the German Perspective
We discuss Germany’s prospects in the Central Triple alliance.
Tag: ODC 2019
Solo Win Tip #7: Make Friends, then Choose Enemies
How can you cooperate with one ally without estranging the other? How can you have your cake and eat it too? I know a technique that makes this possible!
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!
You’ve Never Used Turkey’s Best Opening
Your Bored Brother and jay65536 discuss an unconventional opening for Turkey in Diplomacy: CON to BUL, ANK to BLA…SMY hold!
The Top 5 Reasons You Get Backstabbed, #4: Loose Lips
On the right turn, under the right conditions, your rival knowing what all your moves will be gives them an enormous incentive to backstab you.
The Top 5 Reasons You Get Backstabbed, #3: Servility
To play as a “servile ally” is to overlook the threat that your successful alliance poses to you. What does it means to play like this? How can you avoid it?
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.
The Top 5 Reasons You Got Backstabbed, #1: Annoyance
If your press style irritates others, you will experience players going out of their way just to make your life harder. This includes backstabbing you.
The Top 5 Strategic Goals in Diplomacy
What are the typical strategic goals for Diplomacy players? This article elaborates on the top five strategic goals, in a rough order of priority.