~ Welcome to Online Diplomacy 2000 ~ 

The following are the official rules, pertaining to the conduct of this game as  online format.  The most important aspect of these rules is that of TIME.  As responsible leaders of your country you will want to follow these few simple rules, otherwise your country WILL be in jeopardy of loosing a move, or a great deal more because of the lack of communication from your government to the supreme Creator (of this game).  Carefully note the following:

1.  Each game will last a maximum of 3 years* at which point the country with the most military resource will be declared the winner and it's leader be given the new role as Chairman of Diplomatic Operations**. 

2.  Correspondence and negotiation between countries may be done in what ever way is deemed most convenient to the individual.  If the leaders of each country are able to meet in person, this will likely prove to be most productive, however, any other method such as e-mail, telegram, or carrier pigeon will also be fine.

3.  This is most important.  The following address has been set up for ALL FINAL NEGOTIATIONS to be e-mailed to:     diplomacy2000@mail.com

The deadline for all e-mails to be sent is:  SUNDAY  @  21:00 

                                                                WEDNESDAY  @  21:00

Therefore if season no.1  (year 1901) begins on a Monday, each country must submit their troop movement summary by Wed. 21:00.  If there are seven players, the Chairman should have seven messages by that time, at which point, and ONLY then will they be read.  The necessary changes to the map will be made and the e-mails sent to the Chairman will be published on a separate page for clarification and honesty.  The next season then ends on the Sunday.  Please refer to the standard official rules on how to write your moves.  If possible write each name out in full. 

4.  Each new game will commence on either the Monday or Thursday following a victory.  Beforehand, the new Chairman will be acquainted with all the necessary details to his post.

5.  Any abuse of the system will mean immediate plagues and devastation to the country in question.  Fun, and other such vicarious forms of delight are the only acceptable options to playing this game.  The Founding Chairman has spoken.

* "game years" which also means two seasons per year.

** The one in charge of running the game (cannot run a  specific country).

(Rules are subject to change, unlikely at is may be.  Any questions may be directed to kurnik@bigfoot.com)