Post by hamlet on May 31, 2011 11:22:44 GMT -5
Rewritten City has elections to determine who is mayor of the city (yay, fun!). The mayor affects all game play, because he/she can create policies and laws. These laws, just like in RL, are expected to be followed by characters, but if characters do not, there are consequences. This allows there to be something at stake during role play so that things are unpredictable and gives incentive for characters to elect the 'right' person into office.
LAWS & PUNISHMENTS
THE MAYOR
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A. Anyone who is a major leader or power player in the original canon. People who, in their canons, had a ton of power and were at the top of the top at some point. That means kings, queens, Zeus, whoever. So more likely than not elites and high class will probably be the ones eligible. Basically, if you're running for mayor, it has to make sense and be in character for you to do so.
2. How long can a character stay mayor?
A. An active character can stay mayor at least 2 months (a term). If someone else wants to run for mayor, a new mayor will not be announced until the end of those 2 months. If no one wants to run for mayor by the end of those two months, the term will continue until someone does. In otherwords, if no one wants the mayor seat, the current mayor stays mayor for as long as he/she wants.
If the current mayor is inactive during his term (without notice), in the rp narrative we will say that the mayor has resigned. If, at that point, only one person is interested in being mayor, that person will automatically take the seat. If two or more people are interested, we will conduct an election at the end of that month, announcing a new mayor on the 1st. If no one is interested, we will have a generic "John Doe" mayor until someone does.
3. How many times can a character become mayor?
A. Unlimited. If you're a mayor once, then someone else becomes mayor, you can try to become mayor (and be re-elected) again and again if you want.
4. When and how can I announce that I want to run for mayor?
A. You can announce it anytime. First and foremost, PM an admin to make sure that you're eligible. When we give you the go-ahead, you can make a public announcement in the RP however you wish.
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CAMPAIGNS
A. When ever the announcement to run has been made.
6. How long are campaigns?
A. Officially, 3 weeks (possibly more, depending on the candidates preferences).
7. What can we do during campaigns?
A. Be creative! Talk/make threads with influential people on the board to get their vote. Create ads (even negative ads about the other candidate (s) lol) in the NYTs. There can be a debate in the NYTs if candidates agree to it. Make press conferences/speeches. Publicity stunts, whatever you need to. Coerce, bribe, whatever lol Try to get people to endorse you. Try to get people to campaign with you. What ever you see fit
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ELECTIONS
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Around the time we have our Of the Month award voting, we'll have an election vote. Who ever wins that vote will become mayor. EVERYONE MUST VOTE IN CHARACTER. It is extremely important that you do so. This is to be fair. All the campaigning will be in character, so any choice you make will be your CHARACTER'S choice and not your personal choice. Of course, we'd all rather not have a tyrant in office, but if your character finds it beneficial for that tyrant to be in office, then vote in that direction. [/ul]
BEING MAYOR
This is the fun part!
Mayors, of course, can sign bills and make policies and decisions that affect characters in the RP.
Example of an IC Rule/Policy/Bill
The police are cracking down on stealing. Any person stealing, or suspected of stealing is going to jail at least temporarily. If a person comes to the police and names a suspect who they think might be stealing, that suspect will automatically be taken into custody until further notice.
ALL policies and rules MUST be approved by staff. So the mayor will run by his plans as mayor to an admin before implementing them. [/ul]
Thats it! Any questions? Post em here!
LAWS & PUNISHMENTS
- The Police
We have a police account that anyone can use (the account info is only available to members in the "For Members" section). Therefore, everyone can act as the police force, making sure rules are followed. - Laws
Laws can be found in a stickied thread in City Hall. - Punishment
Major and minor offenses are left up to the mayor. If someone is caught committing a minor offense, the character will be PMed by staff their offense and points will be subtracted from their account (like paying a fine).
If its severe enough for jail time, the character will be PMed a few options.
1) You can RP a thread in jail. If you have someone that would visit them to bail them out, this would be a fun option. Or this can be a short thread, even just 3-4 posts interacting with The Police.
2) You can 'go to jail' for a night or 2 but not RP it. However, this did happen in the character's history and it would be on his/her 'record. (located in City Hall)' The next thread that this character participates in should reference his/her time in jail.
3) You can 'pay off' the police with a severe 'fine' (with your points) and the offense never happened. This option is only available to Higher and Elite classes, and it may or may work (literally, we'll flip a coin to see if the bribe worked).
Any one of these options can be used as a great plot device for your character.
THE MAYOR
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A. Anyone who is a major leader or power player in the original canon. People who, in their canons, had a ton of power and were at the top of the top at some point. That means kings, queens, Zeus, whoever. So more likely than not elites and high class will probably be the ones eligible. Basically, if you're running for mayor, it has to make sense and be in character for you to do so.
2. How long can a character stay mayor?
A. An active character can stay mayor at least 2 months (a term). If someone else wants to run for mayor, a new mayor will not be announced until the end of those 2 months. If no one wants to run for mayor by the end of those two months, the term will continue until someone does. In otherwords, if no one wants the mayor seat, the current mayor stays mayor for as long as he/she wants.
If the current mayor is inactive during his term (without notice), in the rp narrative we will say that the mayor has resigned. If, at that point, only one person is interested in being mayor, that person will automatically take the seat. If two or more people are interested, we will conduct an election at the end of that month, announcing a new mayor on the 1st. If no one is interested, we will have a generic "John Doe" mayor until someone does.
3. How many times can a character become mayor?
A. Unlimited. If you're a mayor once, then someone else becomes mayor, you can try to become mayor (and be re-elected) again and again if you want.
4. When and how can I announce that I want to run for mayor?
A. You can announce it anytime. First and foremost, PM an admin to make sure that you're eligible. When we give you the go-ahead, you can make a public announcement in the RP however you wish.
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CAMPAIGNS
A. When ever the announcement to run has been made.
6. How long are campaigns?
A. Officially, 3 weeks (possibly more, depending on the candidates preferences).
7. What can we do during campaigns?
A. Be creative! Talk/make threads with influential people on the board to get their vote. Create ads (even negative ads about the other candidate (s) lol) in the NYTs. There can be a debate in the NYTs if candidates agree to it. Make press conferences/speeches. Publicity stunts, whatever you need to. Coerce, bribe, whatever lol Try to get people to endorse you. Try to get people to campaign with you. What ever you see fit
[/ul]ELECTIONS
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Around the time we have our Of the Month award voting, we'll have an election vote. Who ever wins that vote will become mayor. EVERYONE MUST VOTE IN CHARACTER. It is extremely important that you do so. This is to be fair. All the campaigning will be in character, so any choice you make will be your CHARACTER'S choice and not your personal choice. Of course, we'd all rather not have a tyrant in office, but if your character finds it beneficial for that tyrant to be in office, then vote in that direction. [/ul]
BEING MAYOR
This is the fun part!
Mayors, of course, can sign bills and make policies and decisions that affect characters in the RP.
Example of an IC Rule/Policy/Bill
The police are cracking down on stealing. Any person stealing, or suspected of stealing is going to jail at least temporarily. If a person comes to the police and names a suspect who they think might be stealing, that suspect will automatically be taken into custody until further notice.
ALL policies and rules MUST be approved by staff. So the mayor will run by his plans as mayor to an admin before implementing them. [/ul]
Thats it! Any questions? Post em here!
