http://diplomiscellany.tripod.com
Try a variant that has the same basic feel and scale as Standard
Diplomacy, but is more balanced, with a wider variety of play options
for all the Powers, and where stalemate lines are much less likely to
have a major influence on games. Two comparatively minor rule changes,
so you won't need to spend a lot of time getting up to speed.
We are filling boards now. Contact me at zendip18AToptonlineDOTnet
if you are interested.
Staff slots are basically full, and we have a very capable, talented and
experienced group. Maybe one more GM, one more Assistant TD, and one
more Tournament Review Committee member would be nice.
Rules and info about the variant and the tourney can be found at the
variant homepage: http://diplomiscellany.tripod.com/diplomacy/id4.html ,
or in the files section of the maharajahsdiplomacy yahoogroup.
The rules and organization of the Maharajiad are somewhat similar to the
Worldmasters Tournament, but there are several significant differences.
Here is a summary of some of the most important Tournament information:
1. To register as a player or GM, or if you wish to help out in some
other way, contact me. You will need to give your full name. You may
submit a preference list if you wish to enter as a player. Registration
to the yahoogroup is highly advisable, since that is where
tournament-wide announcements will be made.
2. Board assignments will be completed within one week after a full
roster of GMs and players is set.
3. The Tournament is individual only, with no team aspect.
4. It is a two round, top-and-advance tournament, with the first round
lasting until 1510 (from 1501-so it is a 10 year game) and the second
round having no time limit.
5. This is a "full press" Tournament.
6. GMs may adjudicate "by hand", with Realpolitik, or if a judge keeper
permits, by adapting a judge for adjudication, but no player will be
required to submit orders directly to a judge.
7. NMRs will be allowed, and the Tournament will run on a 5 turn basis,
at a pace of approximately 1 game year every two weeks.
8. Each GM will publish results of his or her particular game both in
the maharajahsdiplomacy yahoogroup, and in one of his or her usual
forums, so as to help publicize the variant.