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  • caelreth
    +4

    If/when we do get a tribe games (or games) going, is this the site you would recommend we use?

    • tehdiplomat
      +4

      I like that site for that feature, but for whatever reason the email alerts don't always go through to all players, and messages aren't necessarily persistent, so it requires more proactive paying attention, which may not work too well for 7 people who don't really know each other.

      PlayDiplomacy is fine, I think I've only played there a few times. The messaging system is a little clunky, and I think the move creation is less interactive.

      I haven't actually played on backstabbr, but it seems decent. They claim to have a sandbox, which looks like they will show how certain moves resolve, but doesn't do it as well as gamesbyemail. (You need to actually click submit orders to see how scenarios would play out, instead of the board being updated with resolved moves). Interactive map for declaring moves is nice though. I think the thing I like the least about them is the minimized interface (including region name minimization).

      • caelreth
        +3

        So, if it was up to you, what method or site would you pick for any games we organize here?

        • tehdiplomat
          +5

          Hmm.. I guess I'd choose GamesByEmail, because even though the messaging is flakey, it feels like it handles movement orders the clearest, which is probably the most important with so many new players.

          • caelreth
            +3

            Well, it's not up to me, but I'm glad to have the advice from someone who has actually played the game :)

          • Cheesemangeur
            +3

            I think it is best if we follow your recommendation then.