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Diplomacy World Website Article of the Week Section Updated

Diplomacy World — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:54:56 GMT

I've updated the Article of the Week section again. Be sure to check it out at:

www.diplomacyworld.net

Just click on Articles, and the button on the left is for the Article of the Week. I generally update it on Thursday or Friday.

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DipCon Information

Diplomacy World — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:11:46 GMT

NORTH AMERICAN DIPLOMACY CHAMPIONSHIP
DIPCON 41 July 24-27, 2008

_http://www.dipcon41 .com/_ (http://www.dipcon41 .com/)

HOUSING REGISTRATION FORM
Available from
David Webster _websterdtpl@ gmail.com_ (mailto:websterdtpl@ gmail.com)

The form is for lodging on campus. Single $60 per night or Double $40 per
person per night plus a $10 processing fee. Deadline for returning the form is
July 17.

First round is scheduled for 5:30 July 24. David Webster and others are
providing transportation from Bangor or Portland. Portland is a ways south of
Bangor, but air fare is considerably cheaper. The tournament site is at the
University of Maine is in Orono 10 miles north of Bangor. Contact David
Webster when you know you are attending and provide him with your flight arrival
information.

Weasel Moot Registration Now Open

Diplomacy World — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:47:04 GMT

This in from Jim O'Kelley:

The Windy City Weasels Present:

Weasel Moot II: No One Puts Christopher Martin in a Corner

The Windy City Weasels' Tournament Committee cordially invites you to attend Weasel Moot II, a three-round Diplomacy tournament to be held November 14th, 15th and 16th in fabulous Chicago, home of the 2008 MLB
World Champion Chicago _______. (Team TBD)

What: A three-round Diplomacy tournament, the 20th and final stop on the North American Diplomacy Federation's 2008 Grand Prix Circuit.

Jeremiah Peterson serves as Tournament Director. Jim O'Kelley, Kevin O'Kelly, Thom Comstock and Greg Duenow round out the tournament committee.

When: November 14th, 15th and 16th, 2008

Where: At the Days Inn Lincoln Park, 644 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614.

Hotel Info: http://www.daysinn. com/DaysInn/ control/Booking/ property_ info?propertyId= 06906&brandInfo= DI

Cost: Preregistration fee = $35, payable NOW, $40 at the door. Student rate: $18 payable NOW, $20 at the door. Pay by PayPal to Thom Comstock at Redpawn3@yahoo. com; Just provide your name and mention Weasel Moot when you send the funds.

Housing: We have reserved a block of rooms at the Days Inn for our traveling guests. We have been quoted a rate of $152/night for these rooms; each come with 2 double beds. Feel free to gather up roommates and book a room by contacting the Day's Inn via online or at 1-888-LPN DAYS and using the group code DPTO. Rooms are held under the name "Diplomacy Tournament."

Tournament Structure and Rules Information: One Friday round, two Saturday rounds, and an awards ceremony Sunday morning. More information at http://umbreho. dyndns.org/ wcw/moot. htm.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Step 1: Respond to weaselmoot@gmail. com and let us know you're coming!
Step 2: Pay $35 ($18 student) pre-registration fee via PayPal to Thom Comstock at Redpawn3@yahoo. com.
Step 3: Need housing? Gather up roommates and get housing at Days Inn at
http://www.daysinn. com/DaysInn/ control/Booking/ property_ info?propertyId= 06906&brandInfo= DI or 1-888-LPN DAYS, mentioning code DPTO under "Diplomacy Tournament" room block.
Step 4: Block off Nov. 14-16 on your calendar and find a way to Chicago!

Sincerely,
--Your Benevolent Weasel Moot II Tournament Politburo

Origins Results

Diplomacy World — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:43:52 GMT

Here are the results from this year's Origins tournament:

Origins results:

1st -- Jason Seifert (Columbus, Ohio)
2nd -- Eric Grinnell (Kentucky)
3rd -- Chris Mazza (Connecticut)
4th -- Ian Zernechel (Columbus, Ohio)
5th -- Jerry Prochazka (Illinois)
6th -- Edi Birsan (California)
7th -- Thomas Haver (Columbus, Ohio)

Best Countries:
Austria -- Jason Seifert
France -- Jerry Prochazka
England -- Thomas Morello
Germany -- Thomas Haver
Italy -- Eric Grinnell
Russia -- Edi Birsan
Turkey -- Jerry Prochazka

Golden Blade
Jerry Prochazka

Diplomacy World Web Site Article of the Week Section Updated

Diplomacy World — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:58 GMT

Bostom Massacre Results

Diplomacy World — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:02:52 GMT

This in from Melissa Nicholson:

The Boston Massacre 2008

All and all I think we can call this years Massacre a success. We
had 4 boards on the Saturday morning and afternoon rounds, and 3
boards on Sunday. The numbers were pretty close to multiples of
seven which makes a TD's life much easier. I had Amanda there to
make up boards of seven as needed and for the Saturday morning round
including myself and Amanda we had exactly 28. The Saturday
afternoon round required two people to play two boards at once. Andy
Bartelone and Chris Martin both volunteered. Chris grumbled a bit on
my board as England he was attacked by FG and I did nothing to stop
it (R) in fact I might have taken Norway from him in Fall1902. As he
was playing two boards at once I guess I could have cut him more
slack but while he was struggling to keep his France afloat on the
other board he did end up topping it in the end albeit with only 7
centers. It's a testament to Chris that he can pull a game like that
out of the box under the most adverse circumstances. It's no wonder
he went on to win the Boston Massacre outright.

So thanks to all those came, and commiserations to those of you that
couldn't make it. We all had a great time, and maybe next year we'll
have an even bigger tournament.

And finally thank you to Amanda, Evan and Matt who sacrificed their
weekends to support me as TD so the tournament could run smoothly.
Amanda even came away with her very first ever Best Country award
just pipping Brian Shelden at the post. Maybe next year she'll be
more eager to sit in on a game rather than sit out.

The results

..1.Chris.Martin. ......... 41.27..24. 14..20.00. .85.41
..2.David.Maletsky. .......12. 07..28.81. .25.93..66. 81
..3.Brian.Shelden. ........20. 69..31.48. .10.91..63. 08
..4.Andy.Bartalone. ........1. 72..13.56. .44.44..59. 73
..5.Peter.McNamara. .......20. 37..16.67. .22.22..59. 26
..6.Alex.Amann. ......... ...6.35.. 24.07..25. 45..55.88
..7.Charles. Steinhardt. ...20.37. .20.34..10. 91..51.62
..8.Christian. Pedone... ....1.59. .24.07..25. 93..51.59
..9.Amanda.McLean- Thomso..33. 33..13.56. ........46. 89
.10.Seth.Vaughn. ......... .36.21... 8.62...0. 00..44.83
.11.Chris.Campbell. .......36. 21...6.78. ........42. 99
.12.Graham.Woodring ........1. 72...8.47. .30.91..41. 11
.13.Randy.Lawrence- Hurt...20. 37..17.24. ..1.82..39. 43
.14.Don.Woodring. ......... .1.85...1. 85..35.19. .38.89
.15.Melissa. Call..... .....11.11. .27.78... ......38. 89
.16.David.Webster. ......... 1.85..18. 52..14.81. .35.19
.17.Maxwell. Leblanc.. .....24.14. ..8.62... 1.85..34. 61
.18.Eric.Fitzgerald .......15. 87..17.24. ..0.00..33. 11
.19.Greg.Bylenok. ......... 15.52..14. 81...1.85. .32.18
.20.Hugh.Beckett. ......... .1.72..27. 78....... ..29.50
.21.Peyton.Webster. ........0. 00..13.79. .14.81..28. 61
.22.Carl.Ellis. ......... ..15.87.. 10.34...1. 85..28.07
.23.Chris.Morse. ......... .17.24... .......9. 26..26.50
.24.Gregg.Harry. ......... .12.07... 9.26..... ....21.33
.25.Jeff.Luce. ......... ...18.97. ......... ......18. 97
.26.James.Choy. ......... ...7.94.. .8.47...1. 85..18.26
.27.Jeremy.Peterson ........1. 85....... ......... .1.85
....Chris.Martin. 2........ ........1. 85....... ...1.85
....Andy.Bartelone. 2........ ......1.85. ......... 1.85
.30.Bob.Holt. ......... .....1.72. ..0.00... .......1. 72
.31.John.Todd. ......... ......... ..0.00... 0.00...0. 00

Best.Country. Results.for. Austria

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
Peter.McNamara. ......3.. ...1..... .8....22. 22
Charles.Steinhardt. ..1.....4. .....8... .20.37
Melissa.Call. ........1. ....2.... ..4....11. 11
Maxwell.Leblanc. .....2... ..3...... 3.....8.62
Graham.Woodring. .....2... ..4...... 3.....8.47
Carl.Ellis.. ......... 3.....2.. ....0.... .1.85
Randy.Lawrence- Hurt..3.. ...3..... .0.....1. 82
Hugh.Beckett. ........1. ....1.... ..0.....1. 72
Peyton.Webster. ......1.. ...3..... .0.....0. 00
Bob.Holt.... ......... 2.....1.. ....0.... .0.00
John.Todd... ......... 2.....2.. ....0.... .0.00

Best.Country. Results.for. England

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
Amanda.McLean- Thomso.1. ....4.... .10....33. 33
Brian.Shelden. .......2. ....1.... .10....31. 48
Alex.Amann.. ......... 3.....3.. ....9.... 25.45
Charles.Steinhardt. ..2.....4. .....7... .20.34
Jeff.Luce... ......... 1.....1.. ....7.... 18.97
Eric.Fitzgerald. .....1... ..2...... 6....15.87
David.Maletsky. ......1.. ...3..... .5....12. 07
Carl.Ellis.. ......... 2.....3.. ....4.... 10.34
Chris.Martin. 2.......2. ....2.... ..0.....1. 85
Greg.Bylenok. ........3. ....1.... ..0.....1. 85
John.Todd... ......... 3.....2.. ....0.... .0.00

Best.Country. Results.for. France

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
David.Maletsky. ......2.. ...4..... .9....28. 81
Hugh.Beckett. ........2. ....2.... .10....27. 78
Chris.Martin. ........2. ....3.... ..7....24. 14
Alex.Amann.. ......... 2.....1.. ....9.... 24.07
Randy.Lawrence- Hurt..1.. ...4..... .8....20. 37
Chris.Morse. ......... 1.....3.. ....6.... 17.24
Carl.Ellis.. ......... 1.....2.. ....6.... 15.87
Greg.Bylenok. ........1. ....1.... ..6....15. 52
David.Webster. .......3. ....1.... ..5....14. 81
Peyton.Webster. ......3.. ...2..... .4....14. 81
Eric.Fitzgerald. .....3... ..3...... 0.....0.00

Best.Country. Results.for. Germany

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
Seth.Vaughn. ......... 1.....1.. ...12.... 36.21
Graham.Woodring. .....3... ..3.....10. ...30.91
David.Maletsky. ......3.. ...1..... .9....25. 93
Greg.Bylenok. ........2. ....2.... ..5....14. 81
Peyton.Webster. ......2.. ...3..... .5....13. 79
Amanda.McLean- Thomso.2. ....4.... ..5....13. 56
Gregg.Harry. ......... 1.....3.. ....5.... 12.07
Don.Woodring. ........1. ....4.... ..0.....1. 85
Andy.Bartelone. 2.....2.. ...1..... .0.....1. 85
James.Choy.. ......... 3.....2.. ....0.... .1.85
Christian.Pedone. ....1.... .2......0. ....1.59

Best.Country. Results.for. Italy

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
Christian.Pedone. ....2.... .1......9. ...24.07
Brian.Shelden. .......3. ....3.... ..4....10. 91
Gregg.Harry. ......... 2.....2.. ....3.... .9.26
Chris.Morse. ......... 3.....1.. ....3.... .9.26
Seth.Vaughn. ......... 2.....3.. ....3.... .8.62
James.Choy.. ......... 1.....2.. ....3.... .7.94
Chris.Campbell. ......2.. ...4..... .2.....6. 78
Jeremy.Peterson. .....1... ..4...... 0.....1.85
Maxwell.Leblanc. .....3... ..2...... 0.....1.85
Graham.Woodring. .....1... ..1...... 0.....1.72
Andy.Bartalone. ......1.. ...3..... .0.....1. 72

Best.Country. Results.for. Russia

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
Chris.Martin. ........1. ....2.... .13....41. 27
Don.Woodring. ........3. ....2.... .14....35. 19
Melissa.Call. ........2. ....2.... .10....27. 78
Christian.Pedone. ....3.... .1......9. ...25.93
Brian.Shelden. .......1. ....3.... ..7....20. 69
Eric.Fitzgerald. .....2... ..3...... 6....17.24
Peter.McNamara. ......2.. ...1..... .6....16. 67
Andy.Bartalone. ......2.. ...4..... .5....13. 56
Charles.Steinhardt. ..3.....3. .....4... .10.91
David.Webster. .......1. ....4.... ..0.....1. 85
Bob.Holt.... ......... 1.....1.. ....0.... .1.72

Best.Country. Results.for. Turkey

Name........ .......Round. Board.Centres. Score
Andy.Bartalone. ......3.. ...2..... 16....44. 44
Chris.Campbell. ......1.. ...3..... 11....36. 21
Maxwell.Leblanc. .....1... ..1...... 9....24.14
Peter.McNamara. ......1.. ...4..... .8....20. 37
Chris.Martin. ........3. ....3.... ..7....20. 00
David.Webster. .......2. ....2.... ..6....18. 52
Randy.Lawrence- Hurt..2.. ...3..... .6....17. 24
James.Choy.. ......... 2.....4.. ....3.... .8.47
Alex.Amann.. ......... 1.....2.. ....2.... .6.35
Don.Woodring. ........2. ....1.... ..0.....1. 85
Seth.Vaughn. ......... 3.....1.. ....0.... .0.00

Board.Results. for.round. 1

Board.1
Austria..... Hugh.Beckett. ........1906. ..1.72
England..... Jeff.Luce. ......... .....7..18. 97
France...... Greg.Bylenok. ......... ..6..15.52
Germany..... Seth.Vaughn. ......... ..12..36. 21
Italy....... Graham.Woodring. .....1907. ..1.72
Russia...... Bob.Holt. ......... ...1907.. .1.72
Turkey...... Maxwell.Leblanc. ........9. .24.14

Board.2
Austria..... Melissa.Call. ......... ..4..11.11
England..... Eric.Fitzgerald. ........6. .15.87
France...... Carl.Ellis. ......... ....6..15. 87
Germany..... Christian. Pedone... ..1909... 1.59
Italy....... James.Choy. ......... ....3...7. 94
Russia...... Chris.Martin. ......... .13..41.27
Turkey...... Alex.Amann. ......... ....2...6. 35

Board.3
Austria..... Peyton.Webster. ......1903. ..0.00
England..... David.Maletsky. ......... 5..12.07
France...... Chris.Morse. ......... ...6..17. 24
Germany..... Gregg.Harry. ......... ...5..12. 07
Italy....... Andy.Bartalone. ......1909. ..1.72
Russia...... Brian.Shelden. ......... .7..20.69
Turkey...... Chris.Campbell. ........11. .36.21

Board.4
Austria..... Charles.Steinhar dt......8. .20.37
England..... Amanda.McLean- Thomso... 10..33.33
France...... Randy.Lawrence- Hurt..... 8..20.37
Germany..... Don.Woodring. ........1906. ..1.85
Italy....... Jeremy.Peterson. .....1908. ..1.85
Russia...... David.Webster. .......1909. ..1.85
Turkey...... Peter.McNamara. ......... 8..20.37. ..

Board.Results. for.round. 2

Board.1
Austria..... Bob.Holt. ......... ...1905.. .0.00
England..... Brian.Shelden. ......... 10..31.48
France...... Alex.Amann. ......... ....9..24. 07
Germany..... Andy.Bartelone. 2.....1906. ..1.85
Italy....... Christian. Pedone... .....9..24. 07
Russia...... Peter.McNamara. ......... 6..16.67
Turkey...... Don.Woodring. ........1907. ..1.85

Board.2
Austria..... John.Todd. ......... ..1904... 0.00
England..... Chris.Martin. 2.......1906. ..1.85
France...... Hugh.Beckett. ......... .10..27.78
Germany..... Greg.Bylenok. ......... ..5..14.81
Italy....... Gregg.Harry. ......... ...3...9. 26
Russia...... Melissa.Call. ......... .10..27.78
Turkey...... David.Webster. ......... .6..18.52

Board.3
Austria..... Maxwell.Leblanc. ........3. ..8.62
England..... Carl.Ellis. ......... ....4..10. 34
France...... Chris.Martin. ......... ..7..24.14
Germany..... Peyton.Webster. ......... 5..13.79
Italy....... Seth.Vaughn. ......... ...3...8. 62
Russia...... Eric.Fitzgerald. ........6. .17.24
Turkey...... Randy.Lawrence- Hurt..... 6..17.24

Board.4
Austria..... Graham.Woodring. ........3. ..8.47
England..... Charles.Steinhar dt......7. .20.34
France...... David.Maletsky. ......... 9..28.81
Germany..... Amanda.McLean- Thomso... .5..13.56
Italy....... Chris.Campbell. ......... 2...6.78
Russia...... Andy.Bartalone. ......... 5..13.56
Turkey...... James.Choy. ......... ....3...8. 47

Board.Results. for.round. 3

Board.1
Austria..... Peter.McNamara. ......... 8..22.22
England..... Greg.Bylenok. ........1906. ..1.85
France...... David.Webster. ......... .5..14.81
Germany..... David.Maletsky. ......... 9..25.93
Italy....... Chris.Morse. ......... ...3...9. 26
Russia...... Christian. Pedone... .....9..25. 93
Turkey...... Seth.Vaughn. ......... 1904...0. 00

Board.2
Austria..... Carl.Ellis. ......... .1906...1. 85
England..... John.Todd. ......... ..1904... 0.00
France...... Peyton.Webster. ......... 4..14.81
Germany..... James.Choy. ......... .1909...1. 85
Italy....... Maxwell.Leblanc. .....1908. ..1.85
Russia...... Don.Woodring. ......... .14..35.19
Turkey...... Andy.Bartalone. ........16. .44.44

Board.3
Austria..... Randy.Lawrence- Hurt..1909. ..1.82
England..... Alex.Amann. ......... ....9..25. 45
France...... Eric.Fitzgerald. .....1904. ..0.00
Germany..... Graham.Woodring. .......10. .30.91
Italy....... Brian.Shelden. ......... .4..10.91
Russia...... Charles.Steinhar dt......4. .10.91
Turkey...... Chris.Martin. ......... ..7..20.00

Eternal Sunshine #18 Released - July 2008 Issue - Diplomacy Subzine

Diplomacy World — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:44:11 GMT

I've released the July 2008 issue of Eternal Sunshine. This issue contains the usual foolishness, personal writing, Diplomacy word games, classic press, book and movie reviews, and all the other crap you've come to expect. You can see get the pdf version in the Eternal Sunshine Yahoo group:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/eternal_sunshine_diplomacy/

or you can get either the pdf or html version at my web site:

http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/DW/

Happy stabbing!

Diplomacy World Website Article of the Week Section Updated

Diplomacy World — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:43:20 GMT

Seven More Diplomacy World Back Issues Now Available

Diplomacy World — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:32:29 GMT

I've added another seven back issues of Diplomacy World to the Diplomacy World website. This time it's issues #21 through #27 - the Jerry Jones era, back in 1979 and 1980. They are all available in pdf format for free download from:

http://www.diplomacyworld.net/

Check them out. We only have 18 more issues to go before the ENTIRE Diplomacy World collection is posted!

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Dragonflight - August 2nd and 3rd - Seatlle, WA

Diplomacy World — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:11:29 GMT

This in from Buz Eddy:

2008 Dragonflight Diplomacy Tournament
August 2nd and 3rd

DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel
16500 Southcenter Parkway
Seattle, Washington, USA, 98188-3388
1-206-575-8220

Registration 9AM Saturday
Rounds 10AM & 4PM Saturday
9AM Sunday

All games played to completion
(Solo or unanimous draw vote)

Entry Fee $0 Hosted

Division awards (based on NADF ratings)

Organizer director – Buz Eddy

Come join the fun at the longest continuous North American Diplomacy
tournament. Annual since 1978

DRAGONFLIGHT
- August 2 - 3 Seattle - Southcenter - Hosted

Diplomacy World Website Reorganization

Diplomacy World — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:37:20 GMT

Just a quick update. I've reorganized the back issue section of the web site, changing the pages to accomodate 20 issues per page (#1-20, #21-40, and so on). This will give me room as the new issues are released, and will accomodate the additional scans we still have to do (from #28 on to #3).

You can check it out at www.diplomacyworld.net/

Happy stabbing!

Diplomacy World Website Article of the Week Has Been Updated

Diplomacy World — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:37:36 GMT

Treachery Game Opening in Eternal Sunshine

Diplomacy World — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:04:52 GMT

I am going to be offerng a game of the Diplomacy variant Treachery in my Diplomacy subzine Eternal Sunshine. If you're interested in playing, send me an email at diplomacyworld "of" yahoo.com. If you're unfamiliar with the variant, the rules are below. It uses the standard game map.

Treachery
By Martin Janta-Polczynski
(rewritten by Doug Kent)

Treachery uses the same rules as normal Diplomacy, with the following changes:

1. With each Spring and Fall season, each player may send one “treacherous order.” This is an order for a unit of another power.

2. This treacherous order is followed in lieu of the original order the unit received (as if the commanding general has become a traitor).

3. The Game Master does NOT reveal which orders were Treacherous, nor from which player they came from.

4. In the case that any unit receives two or more different treacherous orders, these orders are not followed and the original “legal” order is used. If, however, a unit receives multiple treacherous orders but they are identical (i.e. England’s F Nth receives treacherous orders from both Russia and Turkey to move to Yor, and no other treacherous orders) then the treacherous orders are used. In this example, if a third treacherous order was submitted from France of F Nth-Hel, then no treacherous orders would be used.

Skilled players in this variant will try to take advantage of the treacherous aspect of the game, not just by planning for possible treachery against themselves, but by using the hidden aspect of the treacherous moves to explain away stabs or dot-grabs. Also, coordinating treacherous orders adds a whole new dimension to the game, as allies can cooperate to effectively commandeer a powers entire armed forces.

Diplomacy World Web Site Article of the Week Updated

Diplomacy World — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:32:50 GMT

Origins Diplomacy Tournament

Diplomacy World — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:05:58 GMT

Origins
Central Shuffle Tournament 3 of 6

When: June 26th-28th (Convention runs from June 25th-29th)

Where: Board Game Hall at the Columbus Convention Center

Who: Dan Mathias brings us another edition of one of the longest
running Diplomacy tournaments in North America.

How Much: Origins badges are $60 for the entire weekend. See Dan
Mathias about entering the Diplomacy tournament on-site. Do not buy
the tickets on-line because GAMA has them incorrectly priced and have
listed the wrong hours.

Schedule:
June 26
Round 1 Starts: 6pm

June 27
Round 2 Starts: 6pm

June 28
Round 3 Starts: 6pm

Scoring: Each player's two best rounds will count toward the final
score. Scoring is draw based. Awards for the seven Best Country
winners, 1st through 3rd place, Hammered, Golden Blade, etc.

Five More Diplomacy World Back Issues Now Available

Diplomacy World — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:39:19 GMT

I've added another five back issues to the Diplomacy World website. These are issues #28 through #31a which are back to the very beginning of the Rod Walker era, from 1981 and 1982. "Diplomacy Wurld" #31a was a special fake/joke issue by Al Pearson which I think he handed out in person at some event. You can now download them without cost in pdf format. Check those issues out, and all of the other back issues
(every issue from #28 through #101 at present, plus #1 and #2) at:

http://www.diplomacyworld.net

I've also updated the Article of the Week section, with a classic article by Stan Johnson.

Happy stabbing!

Article of the Week Section Updated on the Diplomacy World Website

Diplomacy World — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:59:25 GMT

I've updated the Article of the Week section again. This time it's a great Stan Johnson article on German strategy. Be sure to check it out at:

www.diplomacyworld.net

Just click on Articles, and the button on the left is for the Article of the Week. I generally update it on Thursday or Friday.

Happy stabbing!

DixieCon Results

Diplomacy World — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:30:56 GMT

This in from Jim O'Kelley:

The traveling Weasels had a great time at DixieCon, which was held this weekend in Chapel Hill, N.C. The five of us represented Chicago well, although Jeremiah didn't play a single game of Diplomacy.

The event featured 10 boards over three rounds. I'm not sure how many players participated. Maybe 30. Here are the results:
Top Board:

1) Thomas Haver of Columbus, Ohio, with a 15-center three-way as France in round 2 and a 17-center three-way as Turkey in round 3.

2) Andy Bartalone of Maryland, with a 13-center threee-way as Austria in round 1 and a 16-center three-way as England in round 2.

3, Tied) Eric Grinnell of Kentucky, with an 11-center three-way as France in round 1 and an eight-center three-way as England in round 3.

3, Tied) Corey Mason of the D.C. area, with two three-way draws, including a 10-center Russia in round 2.

5) Doug Moore of Maryland, with an 11-center three-way as Italy in round 2 and an eight-center three-way as France in round 3.

6) Thom Comstock of Chicago, with a nine-center three-way as England in round 1 and a seven-center three-way as Turkey in round 2.

7) Jim O'Kelley of Chicago, with a 16-center three-way as Italy in round 1 and a nine-center five-way as Turkey in round 3.

Best Countries:
Austria: Andy Bartalone
England: Andy Bartalone
France: Thomas Haver
Germany: Chris Barfield, with a nine-center three-way draw. Kevin O'Kelley had an eight-center three-way draw, so he missed out on a plaque by one center. Fortunately, he did not go home empty-handed. ..
Italy: Jim O'Kelley
Russia: Corey Mason
Turkey: Thomas Haver

Kevin received the I Got Hammered for the swiftest of the three swift Turkish exits in round 1. All three Turks collectively received GM David Hood's Brick award as well.

Six teams competed in Saturday's team round. Perrennial favorites Overated, featuring Doug Moore, Chris Martin and Andy Bartalone, defended their title in a landslide. Who is Ferret Redux, featuring Dave Maletsky, Graham Woodring and me, finished a distant second. And the Pink Pony Posse, featuring Greg Duenow, Thom Comstock and Kevin O'Kelly, finished third. Wahoo!

As expected, the con shook up the Grand Prix standings. By my unofficial count, Haver is now in first with 174 points, and Bartalone is in second with 173. Maletsky might have leap-frogged Woodring. Not sure. Meanwhile, KublaCon had only four boards over the five rounds, so it didn't qualify for the Grand Prix. Now it's on to the Boston Massacre next month, followed by Origins in Columbus. Bartalone will be playing in the former; Haver, the latter.

That's enough for now. Need sleep

Eternal Sunshine #17 Released - June 2008 Issue - Diplomacy Subzine

Diplomacy World — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:38:30 GMT

I've uploaded the new issue of Eternal Sunshine (#17, the June 2008 issue) to the file library in the Eternal Sunshine Yahoo group:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/eternal_sunshine_diplomacy/

as well as made it available in both pdf and html format in the Diplomacy section of my website at:

http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/DW/

The issue contains letters, movie and book reviews, part two of "My First Day", Spring 1902 results for Wouldn't it Be Nice, the latest By Popular Demand and By Popular Opinion results, and much more. Check it out!

New Diplomacy World Merchandise Available

Diplomacy World — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:16:45 GMT

I've added some new designs to the Diplomacy World section of my Cafepress store. Some are specifically designed to fit well on their Bumper Sticker items, and others are general use. Remember, while I do get a whopping $1 for every item you might order, the main purpose is simply to give you something fun to wear around town, put on your wall, slap on your car, or wear to your next big Diplomacy game. You can see the items at:

http://www.cafepress.com/helpfulkitty

by scrolling down and clicking on the Diplomacy World section near the bottom, or you can go there directly at:

http://www.cafepress.com/helpfulkitty/5287719

Remember that some of the pictures shown in the Diplomacy area have sub-sections, specifically the Diplomacy World Globe and the Bumper Sticker sections. If you click on those, you can view the numerous designs in those categories.

These items also make nice gifts for Diplomacy fane, or even prizes for your local tournament.

Happy stabbing!