The Zine

Winter 2003 Adjustment Issue

John Coffin:  About The Diplomatic Pouch

Winter adjustments is an appropriate term. The Zine is back after a brief delay and with it comes a new editor.

Will Abbott:  Toward a Theology of Military Games

Einstein once said that "God doesn't play dice," but what about Diplomacy? Will Abbott discusses military board games using a theological approach.

Edi Birsan:  Card Diplomacy

If you've ever been frustrated by your own misorders (i.e. the unintentional ones) or enjoy the variants where all players remain seated, then this little exercise may be to your liking.

Edi Birsan with input from Andy Marshall:  The North American DIPCON XXXVI Report

DipCon, Tempest 2003: The Effort, the Tradition and the Honor.

Edi Birsan:  Triple Play

A comprehensive analysis of different triples and advice on how to get them to work.

David E Cohen:  Death at the Calhamer Club

Sir Owen's real killer is finally revealed by Holmes at the Calhamer Club.

Chris Dziedzic & Bill Leake:  1900: The Franco-German Alliance

Why consider a France-German alliance in the 1900 variant? Here are a few excellent reasons.

Eric Hunter:  Solo Percentages

Eric takes a few minutes to deliver the latest FRIGATE results ranging from wins, losses, and five-way draws.

Frank Mayer:  Overheard at the Ministry of Finance

Frank discusses differences affecting play, best play alternatives, and the unique characteristics of each power. Although this is intended for the Payola enthusiasts, good advice for the standard Diplomacy player can be found.

Larry Peery:  Euro DIPCON XI Report

Giancarlo Ceccoli and San Marino, Italy, play host to the European community and a new champion is crowned in 2003.

Larry Peery:  DIPCON 2004: Portland, Oregon

April is just around the corner. Here's some words from Larry about Portland and what to expect.

Larry Peery:  WORLD DIPCON 2004: On the Road to Brum, Land of Hope and Glory

Heading to WDC 2004 in Birmingham, England? Larry Peery has advice on how to get there and what to do while you're there including a possible side-trip to London.

Ray Setzer:  The Five Stages of Elimination

Getting stabbed and eliminated creates a very individual and personal response from the victim. As they head to their symbolic deaths, they go through a process that is surprisingly similar to the real thing.

José Luis Fernández Valoni:  The Lapland Southern Draw

Lapland is region of extreme northern Europe which includes northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Here's how one player found success in the Arctic Circle.

The Editors and the Readership:  Pouch Deposits

The Pouch Deposits are here!

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