Diplomacy Zine - EP #281 Chapter One From: Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1993 19:54:42 +0000 Issue #281 of ELECTRONIC PROTOCOL: ****************************************************************************** B. RIGHT TO LEVEL PLAYING FIELD means that in all legal cases, both sides have the right to declare the maximum amount each side can spend in the case. We WILL define the party declaring the larger amount RICH and the other party POOR. The maximum amount spent by each side is the lesser of the amounts declared by the RICH party and the POOR party. If the RICH party wishes, the amount of the POOR party plus the amount the RICH party is WILLing to subsidize can be the maximum amount. A POOR party MAY refuse this subsidy in which case simply the lesser of the two amounts would be used. ****************************************************************************** Chapter One contains: TIBERIUS, BETELGEUSE, IRON CROSS, GUERNICA, TEUNISGEK, WOLF BLITZER, THE COMMANDERS, THE SUTHERLAND CONFLICT, NOW AND ZEN, TRUST ME!, PANIPAT And is published by eric_s_klien@cup.portal.com/Eric Klien Chapter Two contains: A TON OF JUDGE GAMES And is published by starkey@netcom.com/Sean Starkey. ------------- Chapter One ------------- Table of Contents: DIXIECON VII ---- The Carolina Amateur Diplomats Present DIXIECON VII The Premier Diplomacy Gaming Event on the East Coast THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLOINA CHAPEL HILL, NC MAY 28-30, 1993 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND) This three-day event draws the best players from the South and beyond for a three round Diplomacy tournament and other competitions. On Friday night, May 28, players congregate for unofficial gaming and general fun, with the real Diplomacy action beginning the next morning. Players in two of the three Diplomacy rounds will be eligible for awards. During the Saturday night round, Con participants can enter the Variant Diplomacy tournament for a touch of variety. Tournaments in other games such as Titan, United, Miniatures and 1830 will proceed throughout the weekend also. Dixiecon was the site of the 1990 World Diplomacy Championships. FEATURES INCLUDE: THREE ROUND DIPLOMACY TOURNAMENT PLAQUES AND OTHER PRIZES TITAN, RAIL GAMES AND MINIATURES EVENTS INEXPENSIVE CAMPUS HOUSING EXPERIENCED CONVENTION STAFF For more information contact: David Hodd, 2905 20th Street NE, Hickory NC 28601. Tell him Eric Klien sent you. DIXIECON VII This three round tournament features some of the best Diplomacy players in the country. In addition to the showcase tournament, there will also be events in variant Diplomacy, Titan, United, rail games and military miniatures. Please send the form below ASAP if you are interested in attending. A booklet with more specific information will go out to all preregistrants in late April. The first official round will begin at 10:00am on Saturday morning, with unofficial gaming to take place on Friday night. Rooms are available for rent on Friday and/or Saturday night at the rate of $30 per room. A limited number of rooms are available for Thursday and Sunday nights as well. The rooms are air-conditioned, and feature free linen service (though you should bring a blanket yourself.) Please indicate on the form whether you want a room to yourself, or if you would rather share with someone. Also indicate if you have a roommate already lined up. Free shuttle service will be available to those who fly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport, or to those who take Amtrak to either Raleigh or Greensboro. Please get in touch with David Hood if you need assistance with your travel plans. --------------------------------------------------------------------- | DIXIECON VII REGISTRATION FORM | | | |NAME: | | | |ADDRESS: | | | |PHONE: | | | |FEES ENCLOSED: $15/night for a double room | | $30/night for a single room | | $15 for registration fee | | | |Checks payable to David Hood | | | |Please send to: David Hood, 2905 20th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601| --------------------------------------------------------------------- Publisher comments: I hope to again start publishing this zine on a regular basis in the near future. Quote is from the constitution of a new country that I am forming. More information on the country can be found by sending me e-mail. ****************************************************************************** To join in the fun, send your name, home address, home and work phone numbers, and country preferences to Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com. ****************************************************************************** Up