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Ok... I've had an idea for an RP for a while now, and I was wondering if there is any interest out there.

This is based in MT, in an imaginary country. The country is a Democratic Republic, and public opinion has a lot to do with what takes place. But some things things have even more to do with what happens. Basically, I want this to be a political intrigue RP, with players playing as members of the government. Each player would only control a member and that member's aides, (and perhaps occasionally a hitman...).

Political tensions in this nation are rising, and every member of the government is after one thing. Power. They are obsessed with the idea of power (each in a unique way). The idea is that when you create your character, you create a character that is obsessed uniquely with power, and the specific methods they use to gain it.

Everybody in the government has a wavering distrust for everyone else, but alliances must be formed if anything is to be done. If power is to be gained. Backstabbing is natural, violence is effective (though openly rare), and politics are constantly practiced.

In the name of Obsession for Power.

I want to play with people who enjoy RPing, do not godmod, like to write, will write quality posts (not only like one paragraph... see "A Passion Play" for excellent writing styles), members who are commited, and who like to have fun.

So who likes it and who's in?

Current Players:

Geneticon
DMG
The Beltway
Gurguvungunit


Country Information

Welcome to the land of Preocu, where a healthy population of approx. 68 million people reside. The Democratic Republic is run by a 12 senator government that is voted on by the people every four years. Any political ideals are allowed in the senate, but typically the people enjoy moderate/conservative leaning canidate.

The country is rich in natural resources and has a small, yet powerful and technilogical military.

Financially the country is booming and has never been better. Exchange rates are high and have never been higher, and the stock market standardly goes up and up. Unemployment is low as are taxes.

The country is surrounded by water on three sides and has one border with a friendly nation to the east. The nation itself is divided into 3 regions which determine elections. 4 senators come from each region, although any citizen can vote for any canidates reguardless of where the citizen lives. Each voter casts a vote for up to 3 canidates each election.

The Senate is headed by a president of senate. He oversees the meeting and ensures that things do not go out of control. The president is also seen as the face of the country's leadership, and every 2 years a chairman is elected from among the senators by the senators themselves.

Within the ruling body, every decision that is made must be carried by atleast 7 of the 12 senators. This ensures that if there is a tie the motion is not carried. It must be majority.

The Senate directly controls all affairs of state except the judiciary system.

Seems like an interesting idea to me. I am in... that is if I fit the qualities you are looking for.

I do have a question though: Are we to make up our own characters and their positions? If so, I would like to be a high ranking general.

(Also, is their a president, RPed or NPC?)

Seems like an interesting idea to me. I am in... that is if I fit the qualities you are looking for.

I do have a question though: Are we to make up our own characters and their positions? If so, I would like to be a high ranking general.

(Also, is their a president, RPed or NPC?)

You fit it.

Yes, you make up your own characters to fit as a senator in the nation's senate. There is no leader persay (although there is a chair who provide order to the senate.) It's like a regime of 12 men (or women) that runs the country, but they are elected by the people.

So you would have to be a senator... as the military would just get their orders direct from the senate. Of course, you could be the senator that holds the most weight in defense issues, and a former general.

So everyone plays as a senator... the idea is to create 12 different personalities and obsessions and means to gain power.

There is no president.

Alright, thanks. I will begin writing up a template and bio of my guy.

Alright, thanks. I will begin writing up a template and bio of my guy.

Good... can't wait to see it.

Any other takers?

bump

Senator Michael Stufano, an immigrant, recently divorced, of 48 years, shall be my character, if you are fine with my joining in. He has been obsessed with securing power in the government ever since he was five, when his mother was unable to come over due to newly-imposed immigration restrictions. Senator Stufano is primarily in charge of health care and welfare programs in the nation; he has kept his desire for more liberal immigration secret, as the issue hasn't really been raised much recently.

He relies primarily on his chief of staff, Caroline Plassey. Ms. Plassey's close relationship with Stufano, although according to both purely Platonic, was the reason cited by the Senator's ex-wife for her divorce. Caroline, 29, is a rising star politically, primarily due to her ability to gather information on Senators and candidates. She is somewhat compromising, but only to a point, at which point she grows quite stubborn.

Do I meet the requirements?

Senator Michael Stufano, an immigrant, recently divorced, of 48 years, shall be my character, if you are fine with my joining in. He has been obsessed with securing power in the government ever since he was five, when his mother was unable to come over due to newly-imposed immigration restrictions. Senator Stufano is primarily in charge of health care and welfare programs in the nation; he has kept his desire for more liberal immigration secret, as the issue hasn't really been raised much recently.

He relies primarily on his chief of staff, Caroline Plassey. Ms. Plassey's close relationship with Stufano, although according to both purely Platonic, was the reason cited by the Senator's ex-wife for her divorce. Caroline, 29, is a rising star politically, primarily due to her ability to gather information on Senators and candidates. She is somewhat compromising, but only to a point, at which point she grows quite stubborn.

Do I meet the requirements?

Thanks... he looks great!

Yes... you meet the requirements... you're an excellent RPer.

General Maximus Tyrus Grandielon IV [ret.] (pronounced Gran-gee-eh-lon), is an eighteenth generation [fill in name of citizens of the nation] who is a diehard patriot and will do anything that he feels is in the best interest of the nation. And what he feels is in the best interest of the nation is eliminating the weak-willed and 'sissy' liberal idealists and replace them with a hard-hitting realist and pragmatist that is not afraid to take action - namely, himself.

interest/bump/?

Senator Alexander Wilberforce Finisterre, age 34, is just such the 'liberal sissy' that Gradielon hates so much. He has an important seat on some foreign-affairs committee or other, and favours a policy of diplomatic aloofness when it comes to world issues. He is a pacifist through and through, a rabid environmentalist and a scheming, conniving bastard who speaks well, photographs well and may have been involved in certain illegal dealings to oust political rivals.

That is, if you'll have me.

Senator Alexander Tiberius Varo II, age 34, is just such the 'liberal sissy' that Gradielon hates so much. He has an important seat on some foreign-affairs committee or other, and favours a policy of diplomatic aloofness when it comes to world issues. He is a pacifist through and through, a rabid environmentalist and a scheming, conniving bastard who speaks well, photographs well and may have been involved in certain illegal dealings to oust political rivals.

That is, if you'll have me.

You're in...

Please keep the language down... you can mask it if you want to sware.

Interested, would a priest character be alright?

Interested, would a priest character be alright?

It's got to be a senator... inside that pretty much anything goes.

You're in...

Please keep the language down... you can mask it if you want to sware.

Language as in "b*stard"? Frankly, I don't really see that as a curse (nor do I care if people curse - though I don't feel like getting into the philosophy behind it or a debate on the matter), but if you do then that is fine with me.

It's got to be a senator... inside that pretty much anything goes.

It could be a former priest, senator, who is head/important member when it comes to matters of religion.


Also, if I didn't make it clear, my character is heavily important and a commanding force in the control of the military.

It could be a former priest, senator, who is head/important member when it comes to matters of religion.


Also, if I didn't make it clear, my character is heavily important and a commanding force in the control of the military.

Yep... gottcha'.

Yep... gottcha'.

Perhaps to get others little more interested you should post what the nation is like and what is going on currently (just more detail).

Perhaps to get others little more interested you should post what the nation is like and what is going on currently (just more detail).

Ok... I will when I get more time later today.

Ok... I will when I get more time later today.

No problem - take your time, I was just suggesting something that could help in the future.

No problem - take your time, I was just suggesting something that could help in the future.

*Updated*

*Updated*

Good job - perhaps we can get some others interested in this before it dies.

(btw, are you going to be the voice of the people - like reporting their reactions to any moves made by the senators.)

Good job - perhaps we can get some others interested in this before it dies.

(btw, are you going to be the voice of the people - like reporting their reactions to any moves made by the senators.)

Yeah...

HINT HINT: We need more players!

I will RP the people, and try not to be biased to my own character. I'll play them like an unbiased NPC.

Yeah...

HINT HINT: We need more players!

I will RP the people, and try not to be biased to my own character. I'll play them like an unbiased NPC.

Yeah, I know you will (I trust ya).

(But we need interest *wah* *wah*)

We have what, five senators? That's not too bad, maybe one or two more.


BUMP

We have what, five senators? That's not too bad, maybe one or two more.


BUMP

I didn't realize we had five... (that is if you include Theao, despite him not confirming whether he was in or not). I guess that wouldn't be terrible. I would say one more (meaning six total) would be good. That way we could say that the other six were either the less important or minor senators.

Unless this RP starts soon or it gets a little bit of knowledge, I will probably pull out (as to tell the truth, the more I think about it, the less interested I am).

Then lets get this on a roll... should I start the IC thread or wait for one more player?

WE NEED 1 MORE PLAYER!

Then lets get this on a roll... should I start the IC thread or wait for one more player?

WE NEED 1 MORE PLAYER!

If we legitimately have five people, I would say lets start. However, I would check with everyone first to make sure they are in it.

Still in...

Still in...
My only worry is Theao, because I don't think he actually said he was in. He just asked a question.

Still in, but I'm going to be away for a while starting Friday the 14th. I'll be back on the 23rd. If you can bear to wait until then, please do. If not, I'll either join after it starts or... you know... not.

Still in, but I'm going to be away for a while starting Friday the 14th. I'll be back on the 23rd. If you can bear to wait until then, please do. If not, I'll either join after it starts or... you know... not.

Ok...

Well DMG, what d'ya say? Start now, or wait till Gurg gets back, or wait till we get a reply from Theo and then start?

Ok...

Well DMG, what d'ya say? Start now, or wait till Gurg gets back, or wait till we get a reply from Theo and then start?

Hmm...

We need a reply from Theao. If he isn't in and we start this thing, we will only have three people.

Hmm...

We need a reply from Theao. If he isn't in and we start this thing, we will only have three people.

Ok...

We need a reply Theao!!!!

BTW... we could use a few more players!

Ok...

We need a reply Theao!!!!

BTW... we could use a few more players!

Eh... this isn't boding well for the RP.

Me thinks this isn't going to work.

Me thinks this isn't going to work.

Not unless we get a response from Theao soon...

Sorry, kept missing the title. Would have missed it again if I hadn't had to use the Search function.
I'm still interested.

Sorry, kept missing the title. Would have missed it again if I hadn't had to use the Search function.
I'm still interested.

Well, I want to get this started soon, because I am getting bored of the idea.

Well, I want to get this started soon, because I am getting bored of the idea.

Should we start now?

Should we start now?

Sure - make a write up.

Sure - make a write up.

Ok... I'll either do it later today or tommorow morning when I have time.

Ok... I'll either do it later today or tommorow morning when I have time.

Take your time - I have plenty to do, and won't be able to post tomorrow much anyway.

ATTN: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=478195

Our IC thread is up and running.

ATTN: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=478195

Our IC thread is up and running.

Not a bad OP. Not bad at all...

I'd post, but I'm not sure what. Sen. Stufamo doesn't need to become president to get what he wants, and I don't really see him nominating somebody else yet...

I'd post, but I'm not sure what. Sen. Stufamo doesn't need to become president to get what he wants, and I don't really see him nominating somebody else yet...

I'd post, but I haven't read it yet and probably won't until tomorrow evening.

(Perhaps you could nominate my guy as President... some under the table deals where your guy receives something for his support)

Not a bad OP. Not bad at all...

Thank you.

As for the plot... I would say, introduce your characters a little first (like I did) before speaking.

Thank you.

As for the plot... I would say, introduce your characters a little first (like I did) before speaking.

Will do.

I assume aides are allowed in the council room? (Sitting away from the table or something)

Will do.

I assume aides are allowed in the council room? (Sitting away from the table or something)

Yes... they are allowed, but not to many, and not at the table, but maybe behind your character...

Yes... they are allowed, but not to many, and not at the table, but maybe behind your character...

Yeah... I was just thinking of one aide that would sit in a chair against the wall.

*that guy who whispers stuff into a politician's ear*

Yeah... I was just thinking of one aide that would sit in a chair against the wall.

*that guy who whispers stuff into a politician's ear*

yep... :)

I am little confused about the RP now. Is the whole RP just the next few hours before the election of the president? Or is the election of the president just a part of the RP that adds some plot?

I am little confused about the RP now. Is the whole RP just the next few hours before the election of the president? Or is the election of the president just a part of the RP that adds some plot?

Just how it begins...

as the RP goes on though, the person who wins the election will likely have an edge... in power.

Just how it begins...

as the RP goes on though, the person who wins the election will likely have an edge... in power.

Ah, that is what I thought. Makes it more interesting this way (and gives a good reason for potential 'alliances' or agreements)

((Your turn in Fracas in the Force))

@The Beltway: Just a couple of things I noticed about your IC post. 1) Aides/advisors/anyone else are not supposed to be at the table. 2) The General is an 18th generation Preocian, not a 4th.

I thought it said 4th. I'll edit it so that Plassey's standing a bit behind Stufamo...

I thought it said 4th. I'll edit it so that Plassey's standing a bit behind Stufamo...

No problem - just noting it.

Changed my guy's name, since I only now noticed that it looked almost exactly like DMG's in naming convention and style. He's Alexander W. Finisterre now, which I hope is a bit more original.

Changed my guy's name, since I only now noticed that it looked almost exactly like DMG's in naming convention and style. He's Alexander W. Finisterre now, which I hope is a bit more original.

What was it before?

I forgot, do any of you guys mind 'cursing' or 'vile language'?

@ DMG: Something romaneque and having a generational marker at the end of it. (i.e II, IV etc.)

Overall, we've all been making up statistics as we go. If we keep doing that, the whole 'debate' end of things is going to fall apart pretty quickly. So here's what I'm thinking. Whenever we need a new pile of numbers, we submit the request to Geneticon. Since he's the 'voice of the people' in addition to his senator, we'll just have to trust that he's going to be objective. It might slow down the pace of RP a bit, but I don't see that as a huge drawback.

Else, I can easily see the RP becoming 'he who invents statistics best, wins'. We can do that, but it won't be much of a debate.

We really need more senators... or at least some sort of ideological breakdown for each.

@ DMG: Something romaneque and having a generational marker at the end of it. (i.e II, IV etc.)

Overall, we've all been making up statistics as we go. If we keep doing that, the whole 'debate' end of things is going to fall apart pretty quickly. So here's what I'm thinking. Whenever we need a new pile of numbers, we submit the request to Geneticon. Since he's the 'voice of the people' in addition to his senator, we'll just have to trust that he's going to be objective. It might slow down the pace of RP a bit, but I don't see that as a huge drawback.

Else, I can easily see the RP becoming 'he who invents statistics best, wins'. We can do that, but it won't be much of a debate.

I agree.

Where's Geneticon? We kind of... need him. Anyway, I'll pitch this idea around, see if anyone is interested. I'm sure that it's early enough, still.

Where's Geneticon? We kind of... need him. Anyway, I'll pitch this idea around, see if anyone is interested. I'm sure that it's early enough, still.

He sort of disappears from the threads he has created for a few days before drifting back into them. (Not an attack, just a note)

I forgot, do any of you guys mind 'cursing' or 'vile language'?

I mentioned that in my IC post. It's ok if you mask it, as long as it's outside of the council room. Inside, Jacobs will have a problem with it.

Sorry... I can't get on on the weekends very much. Just finally got back on for a few minutes.

I like the ideas, keep them coming. An post about all the other senators coming sometime in the next few days.

He sort of disappears from the threads he has created for a few days before drifting back into them. (Not an attack, just a note)

Good observation...

no offense taken... I know its the truth! ;)

@ DMG: Something romaneque and having a generational marker at the end of it. (i.e II, IV etc.)

Overall, we've all been making up statistics as we go. If we keep doing that, the whole 'debate' end of things is going to fall apart pretty quickly. So here's what I'm thinking. Whenever we need a new pile of numbers, we submit the request to Geneticon. Since he's the 'voice of the people' in addition to his senator, we'll just have to trust that he's going to be objective. It might slow down the pace of RP a bit, but I don't see that as a huge drawback.

Else, I can easily see the RP becoming 'he who invents statistics best, wins'. We can do that, but it won't be much of a debate.

Let's do this.

Submit the numbers to me and I'll make an objective decision. Heck, I'll probably even roll a dice, just to see how it goes. I want this RP to be fair for all involved...

For the NPCs, I will create their profiles totally randomly (except for Rosa Hawlkin who we have already established as left-wing).

Let's do this.

Submit the numbers to me and I'll make an objective decision. Heck, I'll probably even roll a dice, just to see how it goes. I want this RP to be fair for all involved...

For the NPCs, I will create their profiles totally randomly (except for Rosa Hawlkin who we have already established as left-wing).

Are any NPC senators going to be in the presidential running?

Are any NPC senators going to be in the presidential running?

Probably only Rosa Hawklin. The others are less signifigant.

Probably only Rosa Hawklin. The others are less signifigant.

I assume you are going to RP along with your own character.

(I will try to post by tonight, I have lots to do though)

I assume you are going to RP along with your own character.

(I will try to post by tonight, I have lots to do though)

Yes... I will... but she's an NPC so anyone can "borrow" her for a bit.

Ok... I'm at school right now and will post more when I get home this afternoon.

Where would all of the senators' offices be?

Where would all of the senators' offices be?

Same building... downstairs.

Same building... downstairs.

Yeah, but what is the name of it (the Senate building, the capitol, etc.)?

bump

Sorry... been gone for the weekend and finally have a chance top get on.

Let's call it the Preocu Ciminatio ("charge, accusation" in Latin).

BTW... can you RP the leaving of your senator, Beltway?

BTW... can you RP the leaving of your senator, Beltway?

lol, it would probably help this move a bit.

lol, it would probably help this move a bit.

Yeah... then Greg can speak with Rosa.

Yeah... then Greg can speak with Rosa.

And the General can plot... *shifty eyes*

Stufamo and Plassey already (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10827136&postcount=15) left...

Stufamo and Plassey already (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10827136&postcount=15) left...

Ah, I was just saying it because Geneticon said it (I wasn't sure if it was true or not). :D

Stufamo and Plassey already (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10827136&postcount=15) left...

How could I have missed that? I must be more tired than I think I am...

How could I have missed that? I must be more tired than I think I am...

Well, I am as tired as I think I am. :p

So, I mentioned in the IC thread for Unanimous Dissent that Alex's aides were digging up dirt on Grandielon. If you'd be willing to give me a list of what they'd find, with a few details, that would be most appreciated.
~G

He was once accused of violating rules of engagement when directing an evacuation of an embassy on foreign soil that had reportedly been surrounded by an angry mob of protestors that people thought might soon turn deadly. (Prior to being elected senator)

He ordered martial law be installed after the terrorist bombing of three separate buses in Preoc. It was under a security clause of the constitution and therefore bypassed the senate. (Prior to being elected senator)

He directed the naval defense of Preoc's neighbor against a nation from across the sea. Due to his decision to act in defense of the neighboring nation, the other nation broke trade ties to Preoc.

This RP is going very slowly. Over a month long so far and only 27 posts... (less than a post a day).

Yes... a lot of that is because Beltway is really busy... at least I get that impression. Please be patient, I'm sure it will pick up speed when he gets back. And the writing has been really good so far, making the posts a lot more in depth... so really we're pretty far along.

Please be patient, I'm sure it will pick up speed when he gets back.

I will be patient and give it time, however, I will soon become sporradic in my access to NationStates.

For the next two weeks I have finals. Then a week and a half later I am going to be out of town for a week. I will come back for four days and then be out of town for a week again.

I will be patient and give it time, however, I will soon become sporradic in my access to NationStates.

For the next two weeks I have finals. Then a week and a half later I am going to be out of town for a week. I will come back for four days and then be out of town for a week again.

I will be as well... we'll take this RP slow... it's that kind.

We probably won't be able to finish it till late next school year.

We probably won't be able to finish it till late next school year.

Oye!

I am not sure about that. I don't know how much I will be on NS next school year. Lots of shit for me to do...

Dying if not dead again.

I hope not. Beltway has been gone for a while... maybe he'll be back soon. If not, I will continue this thread sometime next week.

BTW... we need a response from Liam in Francas. No hurry... but after this weekend I will have limited internet until August.

I will be leaving in about a week also... so... this might just die.

It was a nice beginning and idea for an RP, but seeing as you are leaving tomorrow and then I am leaving next Saturday, I doubt this will sustain.

Probably.

Well... I will try to awaken it when I return in August, if you're up for the challenge of helping me sustain it then.