02-18-2014, 01:57 AM
You can also go to Lords of Conquest, which offers several different games. You can play for free or play a 'royalty' position for a small fee of ~$1.50 per turn. (really a donation to keep the site and games running). A royalty position gets a few more benefits in the game than the commoner position, but looking at the completed games, and there are many, I have not noticed any single victory winners. All have been alliance victories, usually a combination of both positions. In fact, a coalition of commoners could win and may have done so several times.
I had played Medieval Diplomacy 1 many years ago when it was the only game offered. I have just revisited the site and found that they have revised that game, Medieval Diplomacy 2, with much more detail and added another 3 or 4 games. To be successful you will need to involve yourself into some level of diplomacy. I have only read the rules for Medieval Diplomacy 2, but the game mechanics look very similar, with I'm guessing only an occasional change here and there to fit the period in question. They offer an ancients, Napoleonic and space variant as well as a fantasy option. You need to download their software program so you can send and receive their turns. Having said all that, I haven't played any of their new games yet.
The price is right if you are wanting to get back into pbm/pbem. Might be worth a look.
I had played Medieval Diplomacy 1 many years ago when it was the only game offered. I have just revisited the site and found that they have revised that game, Medieval Diplomacy 2, with much more detail and added another 3 or 4 games. To be successful you will need to involve yourself into some level of diplomacy. I have only read the rules for Medieval Diplomacy 2, but the game mechanics look very similar, with I'm guessing only an occasional change here and there to fit the period in question. They offer an ancients, Napoleonic and space variant as well as a fantasy option. You need to download their software program so you can send and receive their turns. Having said all that, I haven't played any of their new games yet.
The price is right if you are wanting to get back into pbm/pbem. Might be worth a look.