Boardgames: Diplomacy!

[Fenris]

If observers can't later become replacements, does any one have an objection to Fenris acting as an observer here, rather than on Bounced?

It'd be nice to keep you around and interested, seeing as you've been edge out at least twice now...

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride

 

[nikolai]

Ok, If I observe (which I can't resign from) could I still be a replacement later?

No. Observers can't join the game as a replacement (because they can send press they're already considered to be "playing").

Observers only send white (?) press right, open to all. But What is the protocol for what an observer can/can't (and should or should not) send in press.

Observers can send what they like in press, to whom they like. (So long as it isn't personally abusive, which would be in breach of BOUNCED rules). White press is press in which the sender is identified, this isn't the same as open to all (broadcast press), you can send white press in private to individual powers if you wish.

If observers can't later become replacements, does any one have an objection to Fenris acting as an observer here, rather than on Bounced?

I've no objection to Fenris posting about the game here, or joining as an observer

 

[Fenris]

Nikolai,
Ok Honestly, what are the chances I would be needed as replacement?

 

[nikolai]

I've no objection to Fenris posting about the game here, or joining as an observer.

I've since received a message from a player who's not comfortable with this. Can I ask that Fenris doesn't post about the game here. If Fenris doesn't plan to become a replacement, by all means join the game as an observer and post about it at BOUNCED. If he does plan to become a replacement, please don't talk about the game until he joins.

Ok Honestly, what are the chances I would be needed as replacement?

It all depends on the players. I can't really speculate. That said, it may be best to join as an observer and get involved with the game that way. Playing as replacement isn't as fun as playing from the start.

 

[Gomez]

Well, England is pretty much finished. I cannot believe messing up my first turn would sink me this fast. Oh well live and learn.

 

[Fenris]

Well, England is pretty much finished. I cannot believe messing up my first turn would sink me this fast. Oh well live and learn.

Yeah, getting stuck in the blocks puts you squarely behind the eight ball. Did you download the full rule book? There are some opening moves in the back. At the least it helps you to learn to write orders well. 'Cuz I've screwed up lots of 'em before. But hang in there Gomez, this game has many ups and downs.

(I hope I was vaugue enough to not offend the player who was concerned)

 

[Gomez]

I think my main problem is that I misspelled one of my moves. And it created a chain of problems from here.

 

[Abstraction]

10 minutes to go until moves posted, and I am giddy with anticipation.

EDIT: half hour past time, now. I've never played diplomacy, online or otherwise. Is it normal to go over the deadline every time?

 

[Maerdwyn]

It's past deadline - please make sure your orders are in.

I don't think so, Abstraction.

 

[Abstraction]

I really wanted to think about these moves over the weekend, but if nothing changes in the next hour, I will go home still wondering. Sigh.