Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, was the original 'kingmaker'. A prominent member of the English aristocracy in the 15th century, Warwick was a member of a powerful family. It was he who provided the necessary support for Richard, Duke of York, to challenge for the throne of England, and for RICHARD'S son, Edward, to overthrow … Continue reading KINGMAKER
When Allan B. Calhamer invented Diplomacy, he invented a game that was designed to be played at home, between friends and family, as a fun way to spend an evening... or a day, more likely. Over time, the way Dip has been played has changed; more games are played online today than any other way. … Continue reading House Rules – the Timestream of the Hobby
"If it's not in the rules, it's not against the rules." When Allan B Calhamer produced the prototype for Diplomacy, which he called Realpolitik, he soon realised that the rules, and the game, needed to improve. This was, as it should be for any game in development, the result of extensive game play. Diplomacy was … Continue reading The Flying Dutchman
Very simply, in Diplomacy the deadline is the time by which your orders have to be submitted. But what deadline lengths are there? What happens if you don't get your orders in on time? And which deadlines are best for a Dip game? Deadline Length Let's start with the FACE-TO-FACE game, the way it was … Continue reading Deadlines
A BLOOD PACT IS A FORM OF ALLIANCE THAT INVOLVES THE ALLIES STICKING WITH EACH OTHER UNTIL THE ENDGAME WHEN ONE OF THEM WILL GO ON TO WIN, OFTEN WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE OTHER. Let's be honest, here, alliances are a key part of Diplomacy. There are seven players; you're not going to win … Continue reading The Blood Pact
Arena Diplomacy is any competitive game of Diplomacy played as part of a tournament or a league. I don't know about you but, for me, any game of Diplomacy should be competitive. Well, with the exception of a learning or demo game, I guess. And certainly I get that a HOUSE GAME should be played … Continue reading Arena Diplomacy
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