World DipCon VI

Call For Papers

The organizing committee of World DipCon VI, to be held in Columbus, Ohio, USA in early July 1996 is calling for papers to be published in the Proceedings of the event. Contributors do not have to attend WDC VI to have their papers included in the Proceedings. All contributions must, in some way, pertain to the Allan Calhamer's game of Diplomacy or the hobby devoted to this game.

This year's WDC event will focus on:

improving Diplomacy skills at the personal level,
promoting the game and hobby in the international Diplomacy community, and
adapting today's high-tech word-processing and communication devices to hobbyist and hobby needs.

More specifically, papers should address one or more of the following general topics:

Personal Diplomacy skills development (e.g. playing the game Diplomacy, gamesmastering, publishing, custodial projects, etc.)
Diplomacy Hobby development (e.g., recruitment, organization, organizations, networking, etc.)
High-tech Diplomacy (e.g. use of computers, the Internet, the World Wide Web, electronic mail, etc.).

The committee particularly seeks papers dealing with past World DipCon events (or other, similar level Diplomacy events), and essays on real-world diplomacy as seen from a Diplomacy hobbyist's perspective. Prior approval should be requested for contributions on subjects such as variant game designs, role playing exercises, etc.

Author(s) may wish to provide a working title and outline prior to submission of the completed essay. Contributions may be written for the novice, intermediate, or advanced hobbyist. Authors should indicate to the committee the audience for which audience the contribution is written.

Submissions may be original (preferred) or may have been previously published in another hobby source. If previously published, the author(s) must submit a statement from the previous publisher that permission to republish of the item in the Proceedings of the WDC is granted.

Papers should be in English (or in a foreign language with an English translation provided). Papers not in English may be submitted and the committee will attempt find a translator. Volunteer translators are welcome and will share any compensation on a 50-50 basis with the author(s).

Papers should be from 1,000 to 3,000 words, or may be lengthier with prior approval. Illustrations, maps, graphs, and footnotes should be included as needed. Any acceptable standard academic format is allowed. Typed or computer-printed, camera ready originals (A4 or 8 1/2" by 11") on one side of a sheet of paper are preferred. Submissions on diskette are acceptable, but authors should check for compatibility before sending. Submission via e-mail is also acceptable, provided that all other rules are followed. Alternative formats, such as audio or video tapes may be submitted with prior approval.

Joint efforts by more than one author, or author and translator are welcome. Each author should include a short biography.

Contributors will be compensated with free or discounted copies of the Proceedings. Additional awards or prizes may be awarded. Selected papers may be published in other hobby publications with compensation to be arranged.

Author(s) wishing to submit papers for the Proceedings of the WDC should notify the committee as soon as possible as to their chosen topic and expected length, and no later than 15 May, 1996. Final copy is due no later than 1 June, 1996.

Questions or submissions should be sent to:

WDC VI Proceedings
c/o Larry Peery
6103 Malcolm Dr.
San Diego, CA 92115 USA
or: [email protected]

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World DipCon VI

Call For Papers

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The Diplomatic Pouch is brought to you by the DP Council.
The Face-To-Face Diplomacy section is maintained by Tim Richardson.