Democracy Game FAQ

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hello there everyone. do you like SMAC? then the ACDG is for you!
Have you ever wondered what a democracy game was, but were too afraid to ask in the forum? well here's a nice pretty little FAQ for you. and yes, this is also a sleasy recruitment scheme


1.What is a Democracy Game?
2.What are the rules?
3.How do I join?
4.What is a turnchat? Where is it held?
5.What is the Court?
6.How do I run for office?
7.Where can I find more Information?
8.Where can I find old Saves/Turn reports?
9.How do I start a party?
10.How do I join a party?
11. Do i have to join a party?
12.What is the CNN?
13.Who moderates the forum?

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Q. What is a democracy game?

A: A shared game of SMAC, where players vote to make decisions.

Q: What are the rules?

A: A commissioner and directors are elected to poll the citizens on all matters of the game. The rules are explained in detail here.

Q: How do I join?

A: By posting the necessary information in the citizen registry thread

Q: What is a turnchat? Where is it held?

A: A turnchat is a meeting of the cabinet. This is when the game is actually played. The directors give the commissioner the results of their polls, and he/she puts them into action. It is held on IRC->EFnet->#smacdg. Regular turnchat time is saturday, 22.00 GMT. All citizens are welcome.

Q: What is the court?

A: The court is a group of respected citizens who have been elected to resolve constitutional crises if they occur.

Q: How do I run for office?

A: A nomination thread will be posted around the 16th of every month, and will be open for 9 days. Elections for the next month's term will then run from the 26th-29th. The next term will begin on the 1st of the next month.

Q: Where can I find more information?

A: The ACDG directory thread, found here. This thread includes an index of old polls, current polls, and the gameplay settings.

Q: Where can I find old Saves/Turn reports?

A: The SAVS thread, found here. This thread also includes several important statistics

Q: How do I start a party?

A: Make a thread outlining your new party's goals and policies, and (hopefully) people will join

Q: How do I join an existing party?

A: By saying "I would like to join" in a party's thread. A complete list of parties can be found here

Q: Do I have to join a party?

A: Absolutely not.

Q: What is the CNN?

A: The CNN, or Chironian News Network, is a weekly Netpaper published by Darkness' Edge. It relates to the daily activities of the game.

Q: Who moderates the forum?

A: DeathByTheSword rules with an iron fist.

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Nominations for term III are currently underway.

Any further questions?

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bump. we always welcome new people. it's good to have some more ideas around. nominations are over, but you can still come out and vote (if you join )

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Bump

if you care (though the popularity of this thread seems to indicate you don't ) nominations for term IV have begun. come join us!