In this series of articles, I will explain why it is such a big deal to solo win as Russia in a high-level Diplomacy match—and what I believe I did to help me achieve this win. If you learn from me, you will be able to win as Russia too!
Diplomacy matches are like Onions: they make you cry. Wait, no! They have layers. In this article, I will teach you about the outermost layer: Politics.
Is it good for Germany to give Sweden to Russia and what consequences will it have on Germany’s game?
The balance of power in Gunboat Diplomacy skews in favor of countries which have inherent tactical advantages and against those that depend on diplomacy.
In my personal strategic theory of gunboat Diplomacy, I consider Russia to function as two almost separate powers: “Northern Russia” and “Southern Russia.”