The Game of Diplomacy pt 1 - Introduction

[nhug96]

Diplomacy is like heroin. I'm addicted

[StephenJames93]

"United Kingdom or England".

No. They're two completely different things.

Sigh.

[O3ymandias]

@StephenJames93

You're right, of course. But this game begins in 1900, when the two terms were used interchangeably. That's also why two of the Turkish centers are Constantinople (not İstanbul) and Smyrna (İzmir).

[The99thLegion]

this board game seems like the best one out there!

[XxxSakura101]

"Exchange marital favors" LMFAO!!!

[LEDzeppROCKS313]

what should i do first move as italy?

[dougray30]

@LEDzeppROCKS313 Typical are A Ven-Tyr, A Rom-Ven, F Nap-Ion anti-Austrian. A Ven-Pie, A Rom-Ven, F Nap-Ion neutral. A Ven H, A Rom-Apu, F Nap-Ion to convoy the army to Tun in the Fall. Sometimes you and Austria ally and you move Ven-Tyr in the Spring but then Tyr-Mun or Tyr-Boh to go anti-Germany in the Fall. Also, A Rom-Ven or Tus, A Ven-Pie, F Nap-Tyn is full anti-French. You can find articles on play in the 112 issues of Diplomacy World, at diplomacyworld . net

[FredIsMyName22]

I am obsessed with this game. I have the original 1961 version, and it is far more entertaining than any video game I have ever played.

[HistoryGamerDotCom]

This is an all time classic game. I recommend playing this game. Its good online, but its better in person ;-)

[DeborahIvanoff]

Dear Doug:

Thank you so very much for putting up these videos. I picked up the game about a month ago for a group of homeschoolers studying WWI. I had no idea how difficult it would be for me to understand the game quickly enough to explain. Your videos, all four, saved the day! I'm eternally grateful and my group had a blast with the game.

Thank you, thank you,

Deborah

[calvinhobbesliker2]

Which edition is this?

[86zeruel]

I tried it, it's a good game, but don't play it with douchebags who blackmail other people with real life stuff

[lolatyoulol]

The Ottoman Empire and Turkey are very different.

[ecliptik]

@lolatyoulol Diplomacy players know this. But since the Ottoman monarchs were Turks, and Turkey was the seat of the Empire, and since Turkey is 2 syllables and "Ottoman Empire" is 5, people mostly just say Turkey, though I often like to refer to them as "The Ottomans".

[1982circaguy]

the writing orders part is kinda tedious.

[tenchimuyo69]

Every country should change its name to "Switzerland"

That is about as effective as having no name at all I guess.

[XxBUDHUNTERxX]

how much is this game in the store? oh ya you can also play this online by the way :)

[1982circaguy]

yes you can play online. go to gamesbyemail(dot)com  You can play for free and without downloading.

[1982circaguy]

A much better version is at worldleadersthegame(dot)com Its free and no downloading either.

[s0undActivist]

LoL i remember playin this game, good fun

[dougray30]

Where are you playing?

[alexvlk]

off campus, at a friend's house. By the way, "Clever Irish"... very funny

[dougray30]

come by diplomacyworld "dot" net and send me a message...I'd love to get someone to write an article for an upcoming issue.

[robbieirish]

@alexvlk your American yet you make a comment like that? 

[alexvlk]

@robbieirish lol, which comment...a year ago? haha

[robbieirish]

@alexvlk does it matter how long ago it was? haha

[alexvlk]

We're playing tomorrow with 21 people! I can't wait. It's going to be crazy.

[as23we12]

Hi,

I'd like to play.

Can anyone tell me how?

I know the game...have the board etc

What I lack is people.....is there an internet option?

[dougray30]

If you come look at the Links page of diplomacyworld "dot" net you'll see many options

[BlueCosmos5]

I am japanese Diplomacy player.

I think That Austria is most interesting role in this game.

[awsomeotoys]

in other word it's just like real life ha

[ssppuckguy]

me and my friends made our own board...its huge and have painted shotgun shells for fleets and armies...its pretty cool and im sure we cud play with the best

[dethwing00]

"Those clever Irish" :)

[Klendathue]

@dethwing00 Of course. After a couple of invasions, one learns how to lay low.

[coldboxster23]

i have the same diplo game as you lol

[JoopMoo]

Marital favors :'D

Great job! Thank you very much for this.

[monkeys55]

seriously!

[Sing121]

YOU RULE! This is the authorative easy guide to diplomacy. I use it to teach all my friends with shorter attention spans than me. GREAT JOB!