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Dorian White

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Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« on: September 21, 2010, 07:47:16 PM »
New topic, new game, new chance!^^

Diplomacy is a board game, that's a well known fact, or at last it should be by now. But this time we will play on a "board" that is carried by four elephants which, stand on the back of a giant turtle, and here it is:

OK you can't see the elephants nor the turtle on the map, but that is just because they are under the map and they would only get in the way of the game anyway.

For everyone who isn't familiar with the rules, you can find the rule book for the default game here.

Variant Description:
This is version 0.06 (Ogg) of the Octarine Diplomacy variant, an 8-player variant for Diplomacy based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld.
Standard Diplomacy rules are used and only the map (with some special provinces) has been changed.

Special provinces:
The Celestial Straits between Agatea and the main continent are frozen in Winter. Therefore, fleets may only pass through in Spring,
whilst armies may cross in Autumn. Specifically: In Spring, PEL and HWO are adjacent, LIG and Ctk are not. In Autumn, LIG and Ctk are adjacent,
PEL and HWO are not. No coastal designations are required for fleets in LIG or Ctk; it is assumed that a fleet in these provinces can keep a
channel open through Winter if necessary, but that there is not time for a fleet to open a channel directly from PEL to HWO and move through it in one turn.
      
Due to the edicts carved in the ancient stone of Djelibeybi, no foreign military units are allowed to occupy or traverse
Djelibeybi or its coastal waters. There is therefore no direct movement whatsoever between Ephebe (Eph) and Tsort (Tso).

The provinces of beTrobi Islands (bTi), Brown Islands (Bro), Land of Fog (LoF), and Purdeighsland (Pur), are normal coastal provinces - they may be occupied
by an army (convoyed there) or a fleet. A fleet in any of them may not take part in a convoy.

Ku is a special sea supply centre. Ku may only be occupied by a fleet, and a fleet there may be involved in a convoy.

The provinces of Purdeighsland and Terror Incognita are treated as Sweden and Denmark are in standard Diplomacy. Armies and fleets
may move freely between them. Also, the coast of Terror Incognita from Hubwards New Llamedos past The Big Bight, Purdeighsland, and
the Rimwards Widdershins Ocean to the edge of the map is a single coast--the Hubwards coast.

Authors: Jake N Aard and Gary Duke
Electronic map by Bjrn Lijnema

What I also want to annotate is that there are provinces with two coasts, it will have only minor effects on the game since it's only one coast accessible at a time,
but keep it in mind for building and navigation purposes.
The fleets in Sum Dim (Sdi) and Rehigreed Province (Reh) are located at their respective Rimwards Coasts and the fleet in Terror Incognita (Ter) at the Hubwards coast

The Directions:
Turnwise (clockwise)   -  Widdershins (counterclockwise)
Hubwards (to the center)   -   Rimwards (to the edge)



Conditions for Victory: 22 Supplycenter

Starttime: Spring, 1 AD

Powers and Signups:

Ogg - Zakeri
XXXX - Krakozhia
Genua - Mushyrulez
Klatch - Serpentarius
Muntab - Bitz
Morpork - Naut
Hublands - nolrai2
Agatea- Kasunagi-no-Tsurugi

The colors doesn't relay match but it should give you an idea about who is who.
If you are interested sign /in and also feel free to ask questions, point out any mistake I made or things I forgot.
« Last Edit: September 28, 2010, 06:59:12 AM by Dorian G. »
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

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Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2010, 10:27:38 PM »
Oh my God YES.

Sign me up for Agatea.

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

Bitz

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  • *heart attack*
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2010, 11:32:31 PM »
SIgnup plox. If I can choose, I want to be Muntab.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2010, 11:37:11 PM »
Welp, if Bitz is in I'm /in.

Genua?

And by WWO you mean HWO, right...?
« Last Edit: September 21, 2010, 11:43:19 PM by Mushyrulez »

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2010, 01:00:55 AM »
In as delicious Morpork.

Spoiler:
Central areas are totally my bag.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2010, 01:08:45 AM »
I'll take Muntab.

You know I wonder if one could make a workable Gensokyo map.

Probably not enough water.
« Last Edit: September 22, 2010, 02:16:51 AM by nolrai2 »
I have...a terrible need...shall I say the word?...of religion. Then I go out at night and paint the stars.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2010, 03:10:21 AM »
Bitz already took Muntab...

Dorian White

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Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2010, 05:25:36 AM »
And by WWO you mean HWO, right...?
Yes that's correct(ed).

I'll take Muntab.

You know I wonder if one could make a workable Gensokyo map.

Probably not enough water.
Muntab is unfortunately already occupied and we don't want to start the game with a civil war, do we?
Also Gensokyo would be more a Variant "with wings" instead of fleets so the prime problem would be the balance and not so much the geography I suppose.
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2010, 03:38:33 PM »
Doh And I checked twice...

I'll take the Hublands then.

Also where did you find the map?
« Last Edit: September 22, 2010, 03:56:07 PM by nolrai2 »
I have...a terrible need...shall I say the word?...of religion. Then I go out at night and paint the stars.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2010, 04:12:52 PM »
I wanted to give this a try before, but couldn't.
Go ahead and sign me up for the Witches of Lancre - A.K.A. Ogg.

Serp

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Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2010, 05:39:38 PM »
I'll be Klatch.
[15:13] <Sana> >:<

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2010, 10:45:42 PM »
... Also where did you find the map?
It was one of the scenarios that comes with jDip.

There is still one spot left if someone is interested.

And here is how I plan to handle the process of the game:
You are free to use any kind of communication to negotiate with other player but orders shall only PMed to me, you will have 72 hours to send me your orders for a moving turn (spring and fall), 48 hours for the build turn (winter) and 24 hours for the retreat phase. The last game has shown that 48 hours can be a bit short when it comes to "incompatible time zones" and irl issues so I give you more time but I will also not so forgiving about the deadline, that doesn't means that I ignore them if your orders are "a bit late" but don't expect me to spent much time on fixing mistake or incomplete orders if you send them on the last minute. And finally if you don't send your orders for more then 2 turns in a row your country falls in to civil disorder.
If you have any question to ask or suggestions to make please do so, cause everything above is supposed to make the game run smoothly and isn't set in stone.
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2010, 11:15:09 PM »
Sounds good to me.
I have...a terrible need...shall I say the word?...of religion. Then I go out at night and paint the stars.

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2010, 07:47:22 PM »
We still aren't compline but I think we waited long enough (XXXX will be NEUTAL), it's finally time to begin!
The deadline for first turn Spring 1 AD will be 29.9. at 11:59pm/23:59 GMT. Have a nice game and Good luck!
« Last Edit: September 27, 2010, 10:01:47 AM by Dorian G. »
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2010, 09:11:49 PM »
/Conferm
I have...a terrible need...shall I say the word?...of religion. Then I go out at night and paint the stars.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #15 on: September 26, 2010, 09:39:29 PM »
Ohh, we need to confirm?

/Confirm

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2010, 10:05:11 PM »
Ohh, we need to confirm?

/Confirm
It's just to let your paranoidworried GM know that you are still up for the game, that's all.^^
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Bitz

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Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2010, 10:46:26 PM »
Confirm-ize!

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2010, 11:51:39 PM »
I'm here

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Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #19 on: September 27, 2010, 12:43:59 AM »
Confirm~

Apparently, Thomas the Tank Engine isn't one to take crap from anyone.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #20 on: September 27, 2010, 06:04:00 AM »
Confirm.

(You should totally switch the deadline to a 11:59pm/23:59 format, to avoid confusion.)

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #21 on: September 27, 2010, 06:19:15 AM »
Quote
(You should totally switch the deadline to a 11:59pm/23:59 format, to avoid confusion.)

Very much so.
I have...a terrible need...shall I say the word?...of religion. Then I go out at night and paint the stars.

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2010, 01:05:02 PM »
(You should totally switch the deadline to a 11:59pm/23:59 format, to avoid confusion.)
As you like it.
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2010, 05:51:42 PM »
Ahh! Finally got 10 posts! Is it too late for me to join the game?

I'll understand if it's too late, but I did have an interest in playing.

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #24 on: September 27, 2010, 06:04:29 PM »
Ahh! Finally got 10 posts! Is it too late for me to join the game?

I'll understand if it's too late, but I did have an interest in playing.
It is indeed a bit late but not too late, XXXX is still free.
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #25 on: September 28, 2010, 12:53:58 AM »
Alrighty, could you '/in' me as XXXX please?

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #26 on: September 28, 2010, 07:20:46 AM »
Alrighty, could you '/in' me as XXXX please?
Welcome aboard!
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
  • With a Gandalf like evolution.
Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #27 on: September 30, 2010, 10:18:24 AM »
Spring 1 AD Movement:


Agatea:
   F Bes - SOS
   F Hng - MCS
   F Sdi - BHA

Genua:
   F Bla - Rrk
   A Gen - Vie
   F Kyt - SWA

Hublands:
   A Hub - Rmt
   F Ing - HWO
   A Vor - Koo

Klatch:
   F Kha - Tso
   A How - Ymi
   A Red - Lao

Morpork:
   F Ank - PSE
   A Eph - Nef
   A Omn - Bor

Mutab:
   F Bri - GOB
   A Gha - Tez
   A Mun - Ush
   F Reh - SUS

Ogg:
   F Chi - HTO
   A Lan - Ube
   A Lla - Wyr

XXXX:

   F Hnl - SLA
   F Pur - TWO
   F Ter - TBB

No Retreats

Spring 1 AD Resolution:


Deadline for Fall 1 AD will be on 3.10. at 11am/11:00 GMT.
« Last Edit: October 05, 2010, 08:15:18 AM by Dorian G. »
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.

Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #28 on: September 30, 2010, 11:30:33 PM »
Just informing that I will be away from MarchOctober. Dunno why I said March. 6th to 7th, so I'll send further instructions on that matter later.
« Last Edit: October 02, 2010, 01:20:03 AM by Mushyrulez »

Dorian White

  • The most handsome non-vampire diplomat you ever encountered ~
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Re: Diplomacy: What the Disc going on?
« Reply #29 on: October 03, 2010, 09:52:01 PM »
Fall 1 AD Movement:


Agatea:
   F SOS - bTi
   F MCS - Naf
   F BHA - WWO

Genua:
   F Rrk - Not
   A Vie - Bor
   F SWA - Mom

Hublands:
   A Rmt Supports A Koo - Lan
   F HWO - Ctk
   A Koo - Lan

Klatch:
   F Tso - Kha
   A Ymi - Red
   A Lao - Nef

Morpork:
   F PSE - Chi
   A Nef Holds
      dislodged from Lao (2 against 1)
   A Bor Holds
      dislodged from Vie (2 against 1)

Mutab:
   F GOB Holds
   A Tez Supports A Lao - Nef
   A Ush Supports A Vie - Bor
   F SUS - CAP

Ogg:
   F HTO - Bro
   A Ube - Lan
      struck back from Koo (2 against 1)
   A Wyr Holds

XXXX:
   F SLA - LoF
   F TWO - HWO
   F TBB - KU

Fall 1 AD Retreat:


Retreat orders needed from:

Morpork:
   A Nef
   A Bor

Deadline for the Retreat will be on 4.10. at 10pm/22:00 GMT.
Bella gerant alii, tu felix Gensokyo nube. Nam quae Mars aliis, dat tibi diva Venus.