The bet is going to be as low as possible. These games aren't about points. Its about playing a good, quality game of dip.

Mapu makes 7, I'm going to give this another day or so to see if we get > 7, otherwise we'll start up a classic match!

100% agree re: points. Wish we could have 0-pt bets.

Just as suggestion drano, but I think it would be best to start of with standard 7 player Diplomacy, and if we have 8, 9, or 10 players consider running multiple games. It seems like in 10-14 days we have enough players to fill up a second game, and I am willing to wait or play in both as necessary. My objection is that the eight player maps are rather poorly designed, specifically the Africa map. No offense meant personally to the designer, but the map is full of choke points and is conducive to the very style of play that we are trying to avoid. Then again if you guys want to play Africa, I can step aside for a game. That's just not my cup of tea.

I'll join if there is room. I've been holding back 'cause I'm pretty busy for a few weeks more, but this looks too good to pass up. If there's no more room right now, I hope this will be ongoing with more games to come.

Only one more for ten! Modern? Fantasy World?

I play if you want to move up to a nine or ten player variant or want to run another classic

I like the Youngstown Redux for 10. Is that considered balanced?

i'll go if you need someone

I think I'll take ruffhaus's advice and play at least 1 classic. It IS classic after all. So for those in classic, phase length preferences?

In addition, I think 2 at a time is manageable, sobim open to another one:

Game 2:
Drano

Who else?

re: Classic, probably 2 phases here. Can go as short as 1 phase, as long as 3

re: Game 2, I will probably not participate; I'm in another game at the moment which, though less competitive, still requires my attention, and I'm also picking up the Mafia hobby again after a 3-year hiatus.

I agree with the standard map .

I vote 1 to 2 day phases, 36 hour is ideal.

Thanks for then input cypeg and Dr recommended, but I was asking those people who are in thrbclassic game only :/

I vote 1 to 2 day phases, 36 hour is ideal.

And I would play in a 2nd one too.

I can play 1 day phases but would prefer 36 hours. There are days/weekends when I can only really play via phone which makes things tougher.

I would say we should agree to commit to readying builds/retreats. Although, I am not sure that this commitment really "works."

Alternatively, if we do 24 hours I may ask for the odd extend, which is nice about his website.

36 hours works for me too. That makes 3 of us. I'm betting 36 will be the pick. I'll create the game early tomorrow most likely once I receive confirmation.

Game 2:
Drano
Mapu

I'll play in the second one and I also vote for 36 hour phases, if nothing at all I've gained an appreciation for longer negotiation time :) I also support readying for builds and retreats.

36h is fine by me, fwiw. 48h is still my ideal but 36h will work well too

I´m in.

Game 2:
Drano
Mapu
Shep
Gumers

Game 1 will be created shortly and PMs sent to those who are to be in it.

As an aside, please remember that these games are being played for competitiveness. This means that we should all be playing for the win. In these games, there should be no consideration given to points, HoF, or any other outside factors (grudges, etc.). If you don't wish to play this way, please let us know now, instead of during the game.

Thanks to all who are participating!

I'll play in game 2 if needed, but if there is someone who missed out on game 1, then I can step aside

I'll toss you in for now Ruffhaus:

Game 2:
Drano
Mapu
Shep
Gumers
Ruffhaus
G-Man (since this game is aimed for a larger group, I"m sure he'll want in)

in for game 2 as well.

Game 2:
Drano
Mapu
Shep
Gumers
Ruffhaus
G-Man
DEFIANT

Yeah, I'm definitely in for anything with 10-18 players.

what? no grudges>? But I want to tie up Mapu from his legs and drag him with my car all around Boston.

If it is standard Im in. And I did say im IN in the previous page though you failed to notice it, just in case yousay that I came last to the dance!

Okay that is just creepy.

im in!

I'm sure you're joking cypeg, but in case you aren't, yes, no grudges. These series of games are meant to show people just how much fun a true game of competitive Diplomacy can be. I hope that everyone here will go forth and set up their own competitive Dip games and that it spreads around the site.