Diplomacy in the Quarantine

[BenKenobi]

There is a very fine online platform to play Diplomacy (the classic board game). Anyone interested?

https://www.backstabbr.com/

Here a very very short how to:

https://www.backstabbr.com/how-to-play

I was thinking 24 hour turns. Oh, and we need 7 players in total.

 

[Xardob]

I'd love to play. The last game I tried to host here didn't go well, so I hope we can get this off the ground.

I never used this platform, however. How does it work? Does it need a dedicate game master? Or does it handle everything without needing a human overseeing it?

And 24h turns might be a little tight to allow for plenty of communication between players.

 

[BenKenobi]

It handles everything, I think. You need a game master for initial hosting but he can play as well.

I think 24 hours should be enough. I mean, the players should not be exchanging essays or anything. If anything, the time for first turn can be extended to allow more time for initial diplomacy. I don't really care either way, but 48 hours can be a bit too long.

 

[Moose!]

I would be interested - I've never played before, but I've read a bit about the game.

How many players are required? It may be worth checking in the various Discords...

 

[Xardob]

We need seven players for the standard game. I don't know if that site supports any of the variants.

 

[BenKenobi]

Yeah.

I have created the game so feel free to share this link among your friends - it is an invitation. Once there is 7 players, it will start.

https://www.backstabbr.com/game/Taleworlds-Diplomacy/5924825476890624/invite/X63D0R

I have given it some thought and have put 48 hours turns in. It may be better.

Also, let's have one house rule - no ignoring of messages. Feel free to respond with "Italy severed all diplomatic channels with your country" or "we see no point in discussing this further" or "Austria does not hold any stance towards your proposal" but outright ignoring messages, especially one with questions, is bad faith.

 

[BenKenobi]

Xardob, I started inviting my friends and so far there is 4 of us. This means 3 more slots. Feel free to invite yours.