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No, really, I'm serious.

Boukert posting his video about @pmya trying to get Germany made me remember Bode's Downfall, which I posted in that thread. That got me thinking about Diplomacy, and how I'd like to be involved in it again, but with the people I actually know and like, AKA you guys since my friends IRL won't play with me (for the very reason you said, @Boukert, people get all butt-hurt when you plunge the dagger and twist hard, so they don't want to play with me. No mercy in competition!)

Playing would be nice, but I actually thought it would be more interesting if I ran the game as a neutral GM; this would allow me to compile moves and help people who maybe don't know the rules that well (or at all), and ensure everything is run smoothly and fairly. I could also post information regarding the game, how it's played, and maybe some basic strategy if people are unfamiliar, so new players will have a legitimate way to play somewhat competently.

There is a free software available here, that lets anyone plot out moves, adjudicate games, etc, with a nice little digital map that's pleasing to the eye. GMing the game with this would be relatively easy.]

I expect it wouldn't be played real-time, more likely we would have a couple days for each phase, so people can communicate via PM or on IRC, and then everyone can PM their moves to me (or more likely, PM a set of moves right away, then send in corrections/improved moves later).

So, gauging interest here. Can we get 7 people down for a game?

EDIT: Currently confirmed: @PMYA, @redviiper, @fluf, @jidlaph, @boukert (2 more needed)

No, really, I'm serious. Boukert posting his video about @pmya trying to get Germany made me remember _Bode's Downfall_, which I posted in that thread. That got me thinking about Diplomacy, and how I'd like to be involved in it again, but with the people I actually know and like, AKA you guys since my friends IRL won't play with me (for the very reason you said, @Boukert, people get all butt-hurt when you plunge the dagger and twist _hard_, so they don't want to play with me. No mercy in competition!) Playing would be nice, but I actually thought it would be more interesting if I ran the game as a neutral GM; this would allow me to compile moves and help people who maybe don't know the rules that well (or at all), and ensure everything is run smoothly and fairly. I could also post information regarding the game, how it's played, and maybe some basic strategy if people are unfamiliar, so new players will have a legitimate way to play somewhat competently. There is a free software available [here](http://jdip.sourceforge.net/), that lets anyone plot out moves, adjudicate games, etc, with a nice little digital map that's pleasing to the eye. GMing the game with this would be relatively easy.] I expect it wouldn't be played real-time, more likely we would have a couple days for each phase, so people can communicate via PM or on IRC, and then everyone can PM their moves to me (or more likely, PM a set of moves right away, then send in corrections/improved moves later). So, gauging interest here. Can we get 7 people down for a game? EDIT: Currently confirmed: @PMYA, @redviiper, @fluf, @jidlaph, @boukert (2 more needed)

23 comments

[–] PMYA 3 points (+3|-0)

I would be down to play. It might be refreshing to play something that doesn't require a ridiculous amount of effort to set up. Season 2 of MP burnt me out a little.

[–] TheRedArmy [OP] 3 points (+3|-0)

Mmhmm. Diplomacy's gameplay is straight-forward, which is nice and refreshing - it's the social stuff that's complex. :p

[–] PMYA 2 points (+2|-0)

I've just invited a few people who played MP season 2 to look at the site, though I'm not sure if @Boukert has already messaged them or not.

[–] TheRedArmy [OP] 3 points (+3|-0)

Sweet. I appreciate it.

PMYA coming out strong as a powerful mod. Admins better watch out.

Step yo game up