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Donegeal
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Apolyton's Resident Law Enforcement Officer. Founder of the Glory of War, Champions of Apolyton!
Jul 2002
time: 05:23
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It has come to my attention that there is a TREMENDOUS amount of work done via PM's at the govermental level. Code Name Vodka, "such a good deal" and the like are all good ideas. They were also never disscused with the population. Yes, two heads are better then one, but 30 heads are better then 2. If you think you have a good idea, go and make a post in the respective Governmental minister thread and hash it out with all. This is a Democracy Game. We should all have a say in things, even if it is a quick, "I agree".
Also, the use of PM's for governmental duties (of which I am guilty) makes for upsetting citizens who might have struck a deal with a Minister and then that deal falls through for some reason. The current example is the galleys to be made in Hole In The Wall. According to one person, a deal was made to have the city produce a western fleet. The Minister who agreed with that deal was unable to attend the turnchat and he assigned the duties to someone else. Since that someone else wasn't aware of the PM deal struck, he did not follow the deal. The mistake is no ones. The situation should have been throughly discussed in an Official Ministers (topped) thread. Yes, the Hole In the Wall situation was discussed publicly to a small degree, but was never decided upon openly.
I propose that Each Elected Minister set up an Official Office Thread (to be topped by our prOphEt) that is open for discussion of matters relating to that office. I also feel that this thread should start with an Office directory similar to the forum directory (ie: CP would have links to all provincial threads and links to other CP related discussions; MoS would have links to Area 25 and to Sci related discussions.).
I also belive that this will make the flow of information better and make it so a Minister of Information might not neccisarily be needed.
Please discuss.
(note: I am not saying never use PM's just don't do so much with them. Let other people know your Ideas.)
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UnOrthOdOx
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Hello....
Jun 2002
time: 22:23
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I am flat out against the topping of seven additional threads. Why?
Why does it need to be topped?
Is it so hard to use a thread and let it die when not being discussed?
Can we not use the appropriate forum for discussion: IE, the War Academy, Machiavelli Inst, Adam Smith Foundation, City Council, and whatever else is needed?
Why use a 1/4 of the front page for something needed occasionally?
WE HAVE ONE FORUM!
We don't need to clutter the front page with all these topped office threads when we can as easily simply open a discussion for whatever plan and then let the thread die. For that matter, you can open these office threads and let them be bumped when needed, and die when not. They are all linked to in the directory, and easily found that way. Why do we need these topped?!
Yes, get the discussion in the open, but do NOT top more than neccessary.
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GodKing
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Detroit
Feb 2002
time: 00:23
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Guilty.
Note, the recent problem with hole in the wall is not one of communicating via PM's, but a simple misunderstanding.
This is what I had agreed to:
1) move the city south to have access to the ocean and a wheat square
2) start on a temple, when some shields had been added and funds available, purchase (no time frame given, just when available)
3) PW was to try and send a worker from france area to connect to the road system, along with developing mines and what not. If not able to send one, we would build one here as soon as feasable and it would stay in this area til its max work was complete.
4) start on a harbor, to assist in growth and be able to build a western fleat. Harbor was to be purchased when funds became available, which might not be til after other locations had temples and/or courthouses rushed (such as new persia and uber isle).
5) After harbor, a decision was to be made if it was worth wild to build a small fleet, or to start on items such as a courthouse or cathedral. As this was several turns in the future with government change, american war, etc. to still occur, accurate predictions could not be made.
This was not discussed via PM, but in the last turnchat I had attended. As I was not using the Queue function, but simply posting orders for the next 5 turns, this problem arised as I have not been able to do the last 3 orders (my bad).
As E_T is scheduled to take over the CP position, I have already communicated to him that I will do a memo with what I had planned regarding such things as this, along with all agreements, etc, that I had made (all were public I think...., but best to jot them down in one place for reference). Hopefully the problem with my computer will get fixed in the next day or two.
GK
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E_T
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Orlando, Florida
Mar 2001
time: 00:23
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quote:
Originally posted by GodKing
Guilty.
Note, the recent problem with hole in the wall is not one of communicating via PM's, but a simple misunderstanding.
This is what I had agreed to:
1) move the city south to have access to the ocean and a wheat square
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This was done before I had taken the last turnchat for GK.
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2) start on a temple, when some shields had been added and funds available, purchase (no time frame given, just when available)
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When I did the Queue's, I had wondered about HIW building a Harbor. But because of several issues, one being financial for Rushes and also the proxcimity of the Roman city, I had desided to change it to Temple and rush that. HIW had expanded borders by the beginning of this turnchat (580AD) cycle.
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3) PW was to try and send a worker from france area to connect to the road system, along with developing mines and what not. If not able to send one, we would build one here as soon as feasable and it would stay in this area til its max work was complete.
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I had then put a worker into the queue for two reasons, time and the impending war with France & the need to have the city Grow by having connected to our trade network via Rome. I had originally planned to rush this in 590AD for 20L. Funds were refused by the MoE for this, but after decussion during turnchat, The VP had decided to rush this in 580AD for 24L. HIW is now getting Luxes & Resouces
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4) start on a harbor, to assist in growth and be able to build a western fleat. Harbor was to be purchased when funds became available, which might not be til after other locations had temples and/or courthouses rushed (such as new persia and uber isle).
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My original plan was to build a spearman/pikeman next, hoping to rush as a spearman before the trade network was up and therby reduse the cost. HIW is currently behind enemy lines (will be) and I've PMed the SMC about how we can possibly get some
additional forces there. The defencive unit was incase actual timing of events didn't work out. Also the SMC had requested having 2 Mil units for each border city.
As DFM for Trade, there have been some thread discussions that I haven't been a part of, either for time constraints or interest. Some of them, because of the titles, I haven't even read. I remember seeing a thread about needing more ships, but never even opened it to see what it was about. I'm figuring here that some of the discussions that GhengisFarb have allured to are in that thread.
HIW has been changed to Harbor. Rushing it will be depending on the Funds request to the MoE. There are a lot of our cities that are in near catastrophic corruption/waste and with us in Republic and needing funds to help increase our Technology Research, these still have some priority.
We did Rush the Harbor in AGC on Uber and with Astronomy, Uber is now part of our Trade network. Not all of it's cities are connected yet, but but we have an increasing worker force there that is working on it.
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5) After harbor, a decision was to be made if it was worth wild to build a small fleet, or to start on items such as a courthouse or cathedral. As this was several turns in the future with government change, american war, etc. to still occur, accurate predictions could not be made.
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one of the nice things about queue's is that not only can you look at the expected build plans for the future, but they can be changed, as was done during the turnchat with Termina, at the Request of the SMC.
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This was not discussed via PM, but in the last turnchat I had attended. As I was not using the Queue function, but simply posting orders for the next 5 turns, this problem arised as I have not been able to do the last 3 orders (my bad).
As E_T is scheduled to take over the CP position, I have already communicated to him that I will do a memo with what I had planned regarding such things as this, along with all agreements, etc, that I had made (all were public I think...., but best to jot them down in one place for reference). Hopefully the problem with my computer will get fixed in the next day or two.
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I await your memo and I hope that any changes that have already been done, fit you overall objectives for the nation.
E_T
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GhengisFarb
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I want my HAMBURGERS!!
May 2002
time: 23:23
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Originally posted by donegeal
Actually with the road connected to Rome, Hole is there by connected to our resourses and lux via our connection to Rome. Hole has all the lux and can build Muskets or a harbor or what ever we want. |
The worker had to move to the tile and then build the road. It would have already been connected if it had built a harbor instead of a road. But this is the real issue:
I was the Regional Administrator for Holeinthewall.
It was my job as such to determine its production and tile use. I did. I did it on time and posted it in GKs order thread and pmd it to GK.
GK then compiled the orders. The orders were given to ET. ET changed the orders because he didn't feel like the CP or the RA mattered.
I pmd ET about the change and informed him I was the RA for Holeinthewall and I had put those orders in because after weeks of thread discussion it was agreed that it was the most effecient plan.
ET once again stated that he didn't care and was going to do what HE thought was best.
I just looked at the log from the turnchat and discovered that ET lied to Apoc about the situation and claimed it was merely a pm from me to GK when HE KNEW ALL ALONG THAT IT HAD BEEN A POSTED ORDER.
Not only did he willing change orders from elected officials, but he lied to get his wishes done. This is NOT the kind of actions I want in an elected official.
Last edited by GhengisFarb on 16-10-2002 at 08:00
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Aggie
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Of GOW's half of BOB
Jun 2002
time: 23:23
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Ghengis, I do beleive that this was a case of an unintential error, not outright deception. One thing to remember is being a deputy who finds himself in charge is always an awkward postion. Remember when I was taking over for uber during the french war, there was a great arguement and controversy about the peace terms and peace being made at all. The root problem I suspect was I was acting as SMC but I had no authority legally. Now me and Togas and the president managed to handle it in a dignified and efficient manner, and made things work better because of what happened. I call upon you and ET to do the same. I was also one of the people who pushed for the worker in HIW, mainly becasue we could rush a worker, but there was no way to rush a harbor, since I required 5 upgrades of wc to knight. Perhaps Et defered to my opinion of this because I was elected and could react to the current situation(I don't know, just guessing). Additionally I also was against rushing that harbor at the end of the chat because I felt since the worker had already connected the road, it was best that we build a harbor on uber. Before judgeing ET poorly I just ask that on this issue you give ET the benefit of the doubt. He also was doing 2 jobs at the same time which is quite difficult, so please keep this in mind. Both of you have contributed greatly to this game and I hope we can work together in the future.
Thank you
Aggie
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nz_upy
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Some backwater sheepstation in the wop wops
Sep 2002
time: 05:23
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I am in full support in GF's view on this issue. E_T due to his indepedent action's, although supported by Ministers (who were unaware of the situation), and his seemingly disregard for authority and the principles on which this game stands should be punished. In two circumstances as acting CP and FAM he blatantly overrode Ministerial Orders (Ivory and HIW). This should not go without inquiry.
On another note I am concerned about the quality of the Game Reports. They have become nothing more than a list of a few events and a vague explaination of things. eg "Aggie explored with Galleys a bit" (Ocean naming may help here).
If RL restricts the Game Report to the bare minimum so be it but it means that those who arent fully involved in the game arent able to follow what is happening eg. The impending war with France??? Citizens were lost as to why this maybe because they are "out of the loop".
Since I'm in the mood I'll also push for the need for someone to Journal and maybe put into a Tale the great story of our Nation.
It seems to me that since the introduction of Republicanism something has been lost and tension has taken the place of comradarie.
Last edited by nz_upy on 16-10-2002 at 11:56
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UnOrthOdOx
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Hello....
Jun 2002
time: 22:23
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Wow, this thing sure balooned since I last looked at it.
My own stance on this issue:
GF, E_T,
I don't know what happened, as GF points out, PM's cannot be brought onto the boards, so there would be no proof if anything was taken to court. Even so, there is nothing in the CoL that refers to EITHER RA's or for an assistant taking over for a chat. Basically, according to GK appointing GF in charge of HIW, and E_T in charge of that chat, you both had equal authority to change the orders. This brings up a situation that needs to be addressed, however, be it through an amendment or through a new constitution. I see this becoming a sticky situation...
On the use of PM's. I have never been a minister, so I can't tell you how long this has been going on. I was VP, and basically ran the whole show for a week, however. And, Much like GF, I need my PM box emptied as I average sending and recieving roughly 20/day. Mostly Gazette, some private conversations. During my time as VP, that did jump dramatically, but there were no orders being passed to me in that fashion. All orders should be posted in plain sight in the orders thread. This was a HUGE problem with my first turnthread, as I spent an hour going to the different office threads to print out the respective orders, and it continues to be a problem creating confusion and problems such as these. TurnCHATS are also a source of SOME of this problem. Would the same problem have presented itself in a turnTHREAD had been played, and GK had posted his orders? I think not. Why is it we are relying on people to be PRESENT in the chat to give orders? Why is it that the executives cannot FOLLOW THE WRITTEN ORDERS for the turnchat and only ask for input when something has been left out, overlooked, or is unexpected? People need ONE location to see all orders. Asking for all input inside the chat is to take the game out of the hands of the public and put it into only those who can attend a chat. Follow the written orders FIRST, then get whatever else is needed. What official PM's I DID recieve were of the nature "I edited my orders, make sure you notice this: (insert changed portion)" or, 'please give me your opinion on this order: (instert link)' This is how official PM's should work. Simply making sure someone notices whatever you need their opinion on. MrWIA and I would talk privately reguarding official business, but that was more because we agreed that we spoke as one during our term, and needed to consolidate our views on whatever issue.
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UnOrthOdOx
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Hello....
Jun 2002
time: 22:23
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I must admit I am a bit out of touch on what exactly happened this particular time, but as you say GF, the issue of deputies has been brewing for some time as well as the public discussion in chats. My observation is that most of the time deputies are appointed specifically to attend chats and give orders.
My question is WHY? Why should there even NEED to be a representative from any specific office if the orders are already posted in a public thread? Why do we need someone to tell the Pres/VP the orders when they could just as easily print out a copy and read them themselves? What REALLY is the purpose of asking for orders that are already posted during a chat? Seriously, can someone answer that? Why do we not simply carry out the printed oreders, report on what happened, and ask for anything that is ADDITIONAL, or not covered? Why redo the orders during a chat?
Following the written orders would reduce the need for so many deputies, and eliminate much of the problems that arise as a result of chats, likely speeding them up in the process.
Now, occasionally Ministers are out of communication for a length of time and Deputies must take full charge. Perhaps we need a method of public acceptance in such cases? And in the case of RA's, we likely need an amendment to cover that area.
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GodKing
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Detroit
Feb 2002
time: 00:23
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Due to a variety of issues, I was unable to do the last three (3) sets of orders for my department. No excuses on my part. I did ask for assistance at the last chat I was at (a tuedsay night, run by Apoc) to see if anybody could help me out and do orders for me for the next time. Zeit volunteered. He was to compile any RA requests (GF and donegeal were the only two doing so), review them to make sure they made sence in the overall scheam, post his orders taking into consideration the RA suggestions, and if possible to attend the chat to answer any questions that may arise. By my understanding, Aggie ran that chat and all went well. I did not review these orders.
The next time orders were due, I was unable to do them. E_T had some questions as he was running for CP, and I was in contact with him. I offered him the opportunity as Zeit had to compile, post, and if possible attend the chat to answer any questions. E_T had the full authority of my office to do this work. He could sink or swim on his own ability just like Zeit did. As far as I was conserned, due to my failure to be able to do the orders, this was the second best as it allowed the candidates the oportunity to show their stuff, and to bow out of the race if they couldn't meet the demands of the job. Just wish historyguy would have asked, as I would have gladly given him the opportunity as well.
The third time, I had just replaced my hard drive (3rd one in 6 months....) and could not get civ to work. Knowing that I couldn't make the monday dedline for posting orders, and as E_T had stated that he would be willing to do them again if needed, I asked him to go ahead. One of the bigest factors in asking E_T to do this instead of posting a request for volunteers is that he had about 3 times the number of votes over the other candidates for the CP position, and therefor looked to be the next CP.
OK. A lot of this is perhaps my fault as I did not relay any specific instructions to either Zeit or E_T. Also, as of now about 15 turns have gone by where I have not looked at a save even. My computer is working again, and the last set of term 4 orders I am planning on doing tonight.
In terms of either Zeit or E_T not obaying any of my orders, that would be difficult as I did not give them any. I told each of them that they were on their own to show what they could do (or not do).
Can we let the specifics of this issue rest now. In general terms, people have been asking now for the past 2 months just what role should deputies and substitutes have. This just help examplify this situation. Con. Congress......?
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15-10-2002 10:59
. I don't have a list of how many workers we managed to get, but I'll think about it and see if there was any way I could create one for you -- I understand how important it is to the $-minigame.
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