Episode #19: Diplomacy & Allan Calhamer. With Jim Burgess

 

Diplomacy (Allan Calhamer)

 

Contact Information

Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign, www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com

Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer

 

Jim Burgess – EuroDip.Nuxit.net, www.DiplomacyWorld.net, JFBurgess@Gmail.com

 

Episode Outline

• 0:00:45 – The passing of Allan Calhamer

 

• 0:05:25 – The basics of Diplomacy

• 0:21:05 – What sets Diplomacy apart?

• 0:25:50 – The Diplomacy community

• 0:36:15 – How could Diplomacy be improved?

• 0:44:25 – The future of Diplomacy

• 0:53:30 – Diplomacy players are crazy and awesome

• 1:05:05 – The design legacy of Diplomacy

• 1:20:15 – Housekeeping

 

 

Episode Outline (Detailed)

• 0:00:45 – The passing of Allan Calhamer

• 0:02:00 – Jim’s relationship With Allan

 

• 0:05:25 – The basics of Diplomacy

• 0:12:55 – How do you win Diplomacy without backstabbing?

 

• 0:16:40 – Total immersion and constant movement

• 0:21:05 – What sets Diplomacy apart?

 

• 0:25:50 – The Diplomacy community

• 0:30:10 – Stories from the tournament circuit

• 0:32:25 – Categorizing opponents

 

• 0:36:15 – How could Diplomacy be improved?

 

• 0:42:00 – Running a tournament

 

• 0:44:25 – Introducing the game to a new generation

• 0:48:15 – The future of Diplomacy

 

• 0:53:30 – Diplomacy players are crazy and awesome

 

• 1:05:05 – The design legacy of Diplomacy

 

• 1:09:50 – Coming into Diplomacy fresh

 

• 1:20:15 – Housekeeping