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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
_2:57 pm_[leftyjew] Diplomacy ad I subscribe to Games Magazine, a puzzle magazine. On the back cover of the latest issue, there's an ad for the 50th anniversary edition of Diplomacy. The board looks pretty snazzy, and though I doubt the sword in the ad is included, it would be pretty cool. Anyway, the title text of the ad is:Ruining Friendships For Fifty Years Current Mood: amused (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
_3:43 pm_[sorceror] Want to write an article on Diplomacy? Hi everyone,First, I should mention that the F2007R issue of the Diplomatic Pouch Zine went up on Hallowe'en, just as scheduled. If you haven't had a look at it yet, check it out.Second, the Winter 2007 Adjustment issue is coming up soon, and there is always room for more articles, on just about any Diplomacy-related topic you can think of. If you're interested in writing something for us, please do!Send your submissions to editor@diplom.org by December 8th, which is the official submissions deadline. If you need more time (because you're busy with exams or Xmas shopping or something), that can be arranged too, but do let the Editor know that you're interested.Thanks, and enjoy the Pouch! Current Mood: busy (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
_2:56 am_[mr_president] Bush to Ask UN for Sanctions on Burma Anywho, has anyone been following the Burma demonstrations? For those who don't know Burma is pretty much the Old Iraq of East Asia. Its a military dictatorship of a particularly gross and negligent sort. The kind which can be safely classified as a thug-like kleptocracy. Recently a group of Buddhist Monks have risen up to demonstrate against the military regime, in hopes of ending military rule over the people and gathering back some of their rights. Their numbers have been growing and now the Buddhist Nuns are joining in. All very good signs. And we'll just have to wait and see how this all goes down. But its very revolutionary stuff. Very good for western, liberal rights-based democratic principles, and is a spontaneous grassroots occurrence.The United States has decided to support these monks by levying new sanctions against Burma, and i am curious to your thoughts. He will also ask the UN today to sanction Burma. Read stories here:http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=121998The Monks have asked for the whole country to rise up against the dictators:http://alaskareport.com/news907/z46683_monks.htm[Mr_President] (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, September 24th, 2007
_12:56 am_[mr_president] Syria-North Korea Axis Alliance? North Korea recently hosting Syrian leaders.This is old news -- happened on the 6th -- almost a month ago. But here are some excerpts from Al Jazeera, investing why Israel dropped a munition-load on "empty desert" in Syria -- at least Syria claims the area was empty. Al Jazeera asks, what really happened:-Was Israel attacking munitions headed from Iran to Hezbollah?-Was Israel practicing for an attack on Iran (unlikely -- this is pretty stupid, they could practice in their own state).-Did Israel bomb a nuclear facility growth site, a joint venture between North Korea and Syria, both of which have been working closely together recently.The commentators say that the act by Israel was against international law, but, of course, thats a lie since BOTH Syria and Israel are in a continued state of war -- there was never a peace treaty declared after the last conflict, and the war was never ended.Similarly, North Korea and the U.S. are still technically at war since the Korean War -- and any act of aggression from either side is not a violation of any law, it is merely a continuation of the existent war that was placed on hold for diplomatic purposes. Wars have frequently been put on pause throughout the history of warfare, especially during winters, holy days, and to test diplomacy.If you want my opinion -- North Korea is the LEAST believable source of information, almost always making 10 different versions of the same story, even on innocent topics that no one would care about. Their government simply is nothing but lies. Syria is not believable, but fairly consistent in what they are not believable about -- especially Lebannon -- Syria being the biggest enemy of its fellow Arab state, Lebannon. And while the United States is generally believable, the Bush administration has proven to be full of liars and often creates misinformation for tactical purposes. Israel is in its normal mode similar to the Bush administration in propaganda, but usually more truthful than Syria and far more truthful than North Korea.In a nutshell -- they are all liars. So who the hell knows what's going on.Maybe if these people started speaking the truth, we might get somewhere. As is, the way that ALL sides are lying to the right and left of their mouths -- don't blame any one state if any conflict does occur. This situation is a perfect storm for war. Especially if Syria and North Korea continue to interact. And especially if Syria and Iran continue to support Hezbollah against Lebannon. And especially if Israel continues to feel cornered or inadequate after its recent "losses" against Hezbollah, where it foolish waged a land war against a terrorist organization, which is, of course, not "based" at all -- but guerilla warfare.Syria clearly is working with North Korea on arms and military supplies. But its questionable whether North Korea is transfering its nuclear technology -- for one thing, because this would firmly confirm an "Axis of Evil" if ever discovered, but also because North Korea is currently on thin ice itself with the United States, and as US relations with South Korea weaken, the U.S. incentive to engage in regime change in North Korea increases, especially at a time when Japan is going to put in power a pro-War on Terror Prime Minister.(http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/09/23/abe.hospital.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories)However, considering that Israel has nuclear weapons and that Iran is WORKING on nuclear weapons, and Syria clearly is militarily invested in the region -- especially being of the Baathist Party, a Nazi-originated military-based party -- it would be in Syrias interest to develop nuclear weapons as well.. if ONLY because that would prevent Israel from ever invading, and it would prevent IRAN from pushing Syria around. Syria can make the case that it NEEDS nuclear weapons in such an environment -- especially now that Iraq -- which WAS a former Baathist state and semi-ally -- has now fallen and will soon be under primary influence of the IRAN and of course also the United States.Thus, Syria would feel increasingly surrounded, and would LIKELY WANT TO DEVELOP nuclear weapons -- and would probably PAY ANYTHING to North Korea for their nuclear technology, which includes imperfect nuclear weapon technology.North Korea, being a very poor Communist state that is anti-American, would VERY LIKELY accept if the price was right.I urge you not to believe ANY of what Syrians say, ANY of what Israel, Iran or the US or North Korea (in fact, never believe North Korea -- they lie even when they dont have to, as part of a policy to keep all states guessing, even China), and simply trust what makes sense.Its likely North Korea is selling some kind of advanced weaponry to Syria -- advanced weaponry is all the North Korea does. So if they are visiting and meeting with Syria frequently -- they are selling SOME kind of weapons.Syria is feeling surrounded by 3 nuclear powers -- the U.S., Israel, and from a Syrian perspective, Iran (since "soon" is as good as "now", when catching-up is involved). Syria has been and continues to be involved in assassinations associated with pro-Freedom Lebanese leaders -- and may have been involved in the assassinations this month, meaning that Israel and Syria are still at war, with the future of Lebannon being the proxy war.Iran is trying to excert a hegemony over the region -- including putting Syria under Iran in terms of influence.Israel is feeling extra brave, but also extra cornered, as the U.S. could pull out at any time from the Middle East, and Israel recently suffered a military set-back in Lebannon, thus, making Israel more likely to want to strike, feeling on the defensive.The U.S. for its part is still technically at war with North Korea AND is in tense times with Iran, which recently announced that it does have plans to destroy Israel completely, should anyone attack Iran's nuclear facilities. Syrian interaction with North Korea does NOT help relieve any tensions.THUS -- if war does break out -- you can pretty much blame everyone.And don't forget that all it might take is an act on the part of a terrorist -- not affiliated with ANY of the states -- to trigger a war.Part 1:Part 2:Al Jazeera is pretty garbagey, kind of like FOX News. Different sides lying, and thats considered "balanced" somehow. Whatever. Funny how people around the world are more similar than they are different.[Mr_President]Comments in my Journal Page
Friday, September 7th, 2007
_11:26 am_[sorceror] F2007M issue of the Diplomatic Pouch Hello everyone,This is just a quick notice to let you know that the Fall 2007 Movement issue of the Pouch Zine is up!This issue features all sorts of articles: We have the final report on WDC 2007 in Vancouver.New World Champion Doug Moore explains how he approached the final round at WDC 2007.Our First Games column features hobby legend Conrad von Metzke.Pouch founder Manus Hand presents another Holmes puzzle.In a new Frontine column, we examine the pros and cons of the practice of draw-whittling.The Variant Overview column looks at the popular 1900 variant.We revive the Incoming! column with a new newbie.Ian Raynes discusses the problem of abandonments on the DPjudge, and suggests steps we should all take to combat the problem.And there are many more! Have a look.I need articles for the next issue (F2007R). If you're interested in writing something, don't hesitate! Send something to editor@diplom.org. The official submissions deadline is October 1st, with the final version going up on October 31st.Thanks, and enjoy the Pouch! Current Mood: satisfied (Comment on this)
Friday, August 3rd, 2007
_9:44 am_[sophocles] I have never finished a game. (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, September 9th, 2006
_4:57 am_[jakiejay] you should all go checkout the LJ community "national_action"please bring opinions, and criticism. =0) Current Mood: awake (Comment on this)
Friday, July 7th, 2006
_7:52 pm_[mr_eko] Game Master First of all I want to thank everyone that responded to my request to start a new PBEM game of diplomacy. Second, I need a Game Master. It has fallen on me to be Game Master and to be honest I don't want the job. A friend suggested I find one online. How do I do that? Are there really people out there who would be okay with being game master for strangers? Is that true? (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
_11:54 pm_[mr_eko] PBEM So how does one start up a PBEM game online? I pretty much have my players I just need to set up the game. (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, June 4th, 2006
_1:20 pm_[mindphaserswe] [ZINE] Corps Diplomatique Corps Diplomatique is a monthly-ish Diplomacy zine available either as PDF or printed by post, free of charge naturally. Currently I'm struggling to get Diplomacy players and desperately seeks takers for standard games and some variants. Apart from Diplomacy there's other board games on offer, for instance Britannia and Puerto Rico.Let me know if you find this the slightest interesting and I'll email you a copy of the latest issue. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, May 29th, 2006
_8:12 pm_[andy958man] Will It Lead to Trouble!? A good old fashioned Diplomacy zine with an updated look - email pdf not printed (u do really need broadband) currently running two diplomacy games to monthly deadlines with one more starting soon + room for a number of variants plus the usual ramblings of a deranged mind - so just comment here with some contact details and I will bung a copy of the last issue your way and put you down for the next one (deadline next weekend) (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006
_5:32 pm_[beauvoir] I'm setting up a game to be played over lj on its own community, run in much the same fashion as the old postal zines, and I'm just sounding off for interest, so I'll know how many games I'll want (or need) to run . (10 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, June 26th, 2005
_10:51 am_[g_n_o_s_i_s] If you haven't already signed the main petition or the letter to President Bush at One.org, it's at least one small, non-partisan thing you can do before the July 6th G8 meeting. http://www.one.org/ActionSignup.aspx http://www.one.org/AddMyVoice.aspxDear President Bush, Because: * ONE billion people around the world live on less than ONE dollar a day; * The US government spends less than ONE percent on overcoming global AIDS and poverty; * Citizens are uniting as ONE across political and religious divides to support action to overcome the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. At the G8 leaders meeting on July 6th we urge you to: * Help the poorest people of the world fight poverty, AIDS and hunger at a cost equal to just ONE percent more of the US budget on a clear timetable; * Cancel 100% of the debts owed by the poorest countries; * Reform trade rules so poor countries can earn sustainable incomes. We urge you to lead an historic deal with other nations to help Africa and the poorest nations overcome global AIDS and extreme poverty. Together as ONE, we can Make Poverty History this July. Sincerely, http://www.one.org/AddMyVoice.aspxPlease, pass this around. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
_8:55 pm_[dunhamt] Diplomacy in Stratford, Connecticut, USA I'm hosting a live game March 30th. We have one game set for veterans and have a couple others interested for the second simultaneous game. As it is now I'll just be adjudicator unless I get enough for the second table.Ed (Comment on this)
Friday, January 7th, 2005
_12:41 am_[sulph] Just to let you all know, Free Speech UK now has a world history :)Enjoyhttp://freespeechuk.cjb.net where you can have your say! (Comment on this)
Sunday, December 19th, 2004
_9:21 pm_[sulph] any one up for political discussionsa forum has been created for people who fall in into any political category that would like to discuss political matters and current events. The forum also contains an entertainment section for having a chat about the latest video games, music and films as well as a religion and news section. We’re all friendly and everyone is welcomeif your interested have a look and sign up, the more the merrier you might say…http://freespeechuk.cjb.net (Comment on this)
Friday, December 3rd, 2004
_11:55 am_[29usc151] Opening - "sardines" on USDP Hey everybody. I just created a public game, "Sardines" on the DPJudge (http://www.floc.net/dpjudge). It's a missing-man game on the crowded map.The crowded map turns all the neutral centers into minor powers - Balkan, Lowland, Norway, and Spain. Since it's "missing-man", there all still only 7 players. Every phase, the control of the minor powers rotates among the major powers. Get it? I played a game like this once and it was amazing. Even if you don't usually go for variant games, this is a lot of fun.See: http://www.diplom.org/dpjudge?game=sardines (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, July 5th, 2004
_9:10 pm_[blarglefiend] This is by way of an introduction. I've been playing Diplomacy since I was 16 (I'm double that now), though there was a ten-year gap until a few months ago.Used to play on the Judges a lot, am currently just mucking about on BOUNCED. I rather like the interface, if not the large proportion of the local players who seem to be mute.I'm the guy who writes a lot of press, who comes up with wacky schemes that seem insane but somehow, when pulled off, turn the game around. I play to have fun, not to get a high rank, so I'll take risks just for the hell of it. But I won't stab you until it's time...I seem to do best with Eastern powers. My comeback game (after a decade away) was as Turkey, and I pulled off a pretty nifty trick, forcing the enemy to accept me as an ally and scoring a place in the draw. Am currently playing a couple of Russias with moderate success, and a France which is doing very poorly indeed -- spring 1901 sees an English fleet in the Channel and a German army in Burgundy, only one build that year, things are not going well.But the biggest thing I've learnt over the years is to never give up. If you've got one centre, talk talk talk, maybe you'll turn someone around and get back in the game! (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 19th, 2004
_5:21 pm_[madstyle] Hey! I have a poll!It's only one question, and if you take it I'll love you foreverhttp://www.fan-builder.com/nym/lcrunk14 (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, May 17th, 2004
_9:41 pm_[apotimber] A little humour. I think I posted it once before, though since people are reading this community, I thought I'd post a link to one of my favourite games I ever played that I found worth the effort of lots of cut and paste. It was done in full character, and broadcast only. I played Germany. Comments welcome. =)http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~jchen1/Diplomacy/personabroadcast.htmCurrent Mood: amused (4 Comments |Comment on this)

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