Office of Game Moderator - Part Deux - PLEASE READ THINGS

[Adam Griffin]

Office of GM Adam Griffin

   

Welcome to the office of Game Moderator of Atlasia, a wonderful adobe where game mechanics, dynamics and mathematics are the law of the land! It is here that any requests for information in regards to budgetary issues, unemployment figures, economic growth, commodity prices and more should be placed.

For the time being, I have decided to combine all aspects of the GM role into this one thread (mainly to get rid of one more sticky topic at the top of the forum). If time and experience dictate otherwise, then a second thread will be started. Below, you will find several main posts that outline key metrics of the game, such as those mentioned in the above paragraph.

Regional and national employment figures will be disseminated on the first Friday of each month, giving all citizens and officeholders the information they need to determine what effects policy and external events are having on the game's employment and broader economic health.

View Most Recent Unemployment Report Figures Here

Many unique facts and figures exist in Atlasia, waiting to be unearthed and given the spotlight. The Grab Bag Report will consist of analysis on random subjects, providing a level of coverage and asking the age-old question: “did you know?”. This report will be released on the second Friday of each month.

Facts and figures relating to the financial sector and associated elements will be released on the third Friday of each month. These releases will include, but are not limited to, ANSE and NASDAQ indices, commodity prices, GNP and CPI figures.

Known in another life as GriffGraph, the GM's Political Report will be released on the fourth Friday of each month in order to give Atlasians ample information on the political breakdowns of their elected leaders. This release will also include highlights of major legislation passed by regions and the federal government for the preceding month.

View Most Recent Political Report Here

[Adam Griffin]

February 2014

IDS - 8.60%
Mideast - 6.20%
Midwest - 6.90%
Northeast - 6.30%
Pacific - 15.40%

National - 9.70%

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RESERVED

[Napoleon]

Good luck!

The Atlas version of photobombing?

Congrats Adam!

[Dereich]

On behalf of the IDS, could you do a cost analysis of the Clean Power Act? The current form of the bill is located here:
https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=112235.msg3640119#msg3640119

[Adam Griffin]

On behalf of the IDS, could you do a cost analysis of the Clean Power Act? The current form of the bill is located here:
https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=112235.msg3640119#msg3640119

Once you guys have settled upon the power output of each reactor, I'll be happy to provide an estimate.

[Adam Griffin]

On behalf of the IDS, could you do a cost analysis of the Clean Power Act? The current form of the bill is located here:
https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=112235.msg3640119#msg3640119

Once you guys have settled upon the power output of each reactor, I'll be happy to provide an estimate.

Since we discussed this via PM briefly, the cost analysis for the project is as follows:

IDS Clean Power Act - (11) 1200-MW water-pressurized reactors

Construction Costs: $24.948 billion
5-Year Operational Costs*: $11.562 billion

Total 5-Year Cost: $36.512 billion

*(Fuel, Maintenance, Staff, Decommissioning; $0.02/kWh)

[Northeast Rep Snowball]

will you archive past reports?

[Bacon King]

re: the headlines: what awesome font is that?

[Adam Griffin]

will you archive past reports?

I'm still debating on the particular format. For now, the most recent update for each set of data will be displayed in the placeholders above, while each new report will be posted additionally as a reply in this thread. That'll leave a paper trail which can be indexed as needed. Adding the information to the Wiki is another possibility, as is displaying a graphic in each placeholder that shows the past metrics.

re: the headlines: what awesome font is that?

Eve Alpha!

[Adam Griffin]

Since three separate regions are now mulling over budget matters at this point, I felt it necessary to disseminate the following information ahead of schedule so that each region has some idea of the leeway in regard to balancing expenditures and revenues.

Current as of 3/20/2013

National GNP & Growth Stats:

GNP: $15.06 trillion
GNP 6-Month Growth: 0.98%

2013 Projected Federal Revenue: $3.01 trillion
2013 Projected Federal Revenue As % of GDP: 19.98%

CPI (1 month) +0.22%
CPI (Last 12 months) +4.04%

Gold: $1986.45/oz
Crude Oil: $93.57/barrel

ANSE: 871.37
NASDAQ: 2298.56



*ME, MW & PAC budgets not completed for 2013; ME Regional Revenue & Revenue as % of GDP based off of 2012 budget

     

[Adam Griffin]

Due to the 5-Friday month messing up the election scheduling when compared to the scheduling I have for releasing the Political Report, it will be delayed until Monday, March 25th.

[Adam Griffin]

The first set of images show plurality/majority party affiliation by region:





The Federalists' registration advantage in the Mideast has been nicked away at over the past month, due to a combination of new citizens and defections from the party/region. In the Midwest, Labor's advantage on the roles has likewise been reduced as the region has implemented an elected legislative branch, allowing for more competition and a revived interest in relocating to the region. The IDS as a whole remains unchanged in registration counts when compared to one month ago, while the Liberal Party has made modest gains in voter registration in both the Northeast and Pacific.

The second set of images compare an aggregate of voter registration, executive, legislative and judicial control to effectively determine which parties have the most power:





Three regions - the Northeast, IDS & Midwest - had regional elections this month, with some modest changes in the balance of power.

In the Northeast, former NE Rep. Bore (LAB) was ultimately replaced by Rep. Sirnick (LIB) in the Northeast Special Election early this month. Unfortunately, Rep. Spenstar succumbed to inactivity, leading to Governor Scott (LIB) appointing Kalwejt (LIB) to fill the vacancy until a special election can be held in a few days. This also created a vacuum for Rep. Snowball (LAB) to become Speaker & Lieutenant Governor.

In the Mideast, the Federalist Party has seen a rapid decrease in its formal power on par with a similar trend that was observed over the late summer among the conservative establishment. The People's Party has nearly as much influence in regional affairs now as the Federalists, while Clinton1996 (LIB) gained the newly-created Lieutenant Governor's seat. While a recent reformation of the voting system in the region to PR-STV was believed to give the Federalist Party a solid advantage in maintaining a majority in the Mideast Assembly, it appears that the Assembly is evenly split after the most recent election, with Gass (LAB), Talleyrand (TPP), LumineVonReuental (IND), ZuWo (FED) & Inks (FED).

In the IDS, a very close election has resulted in Vice-President Duke's seat (TPP) being won by Hashemite (NMM). This is a first in modern history for the region, as leftist causes now control a majority in the IDS Legislature. Incumbents Dereich (FED) & Zanas (LAB) also won re-election this month. While this may spell a turn for legislative affairs in the region, the formal power indicators remain completely deadlocked when compared to last month.

In the Pacific, a nomination & confirmation of Idaho Blue Dog Dem (IND) to the long-vacant judicial seat appears imminent. This appointment gives independents a much stronger voice in the Pacific and led to them being the number three power-broker in Pacific affairs as of now.

Finally, the Midwest saw its elected legislature take office in March. Unsurprisingly, leftist candidates dominate the region's affairs, with the election of Representants ilikeverin (RON), Sewer (LAB) & Thomas D (LIB).

Finally, an image depicting the swing in each region – based on the Balance of Power maps above:

[Adam Griffin]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

THE REVOLUTION WILL OVERTHROW THE SYSTEM

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

THE REVOLUTION WILL OVERTHROW THE SYSTEM

AND IT WILL BE TELEVISED

[Sopranos Republican]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

THE REVOLUTION WILL OVERTHROW THE SYSTEM

AND IT WILL BE TELEVISED

I HEARD A RUMOR THAT THE REVOLUTION WAS GOING TO USE OCCUPY WALL STREET PROTESTERS TO TAKE OUT THE NORTHEAST SECRETARY OF COMMERCE IN MANHATTAN TOMORROW FOR BEING TOO PRO BIG BUSINESS AND A FASCIST A-HOLE. ANYTRUTH TO THIS?

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

THE REVOLUTION WILL OVERTHROW THE SYSTEM

AND IT WILL BE TELEVISED

I HEARD A RUMOR THAT THE REVOLUTION WAS GOING TO USE OCCUPY WALL STREET PROTESTERS TO TAKE OUT THE NORTHEAST SECRETARY OF COMMERCE IN MANHATTAN TOMORROW FOR BEING TOO PRO BIG BUSINESS AND A FASCIST A-HOLE. ANYTRUTH TO THIS?

JOIN THE REVOLUTION HERE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GLORY: http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mibbit.net&channel=#atlasforum

[Adam Griffin]

There'll be no revolution in this office, I'm afraid. Scoot!

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

THE REVOLUTION WILL OVERTHROW THE SYSTEM

AND IT WILL BE TELEVISED

I HEARD A RUMOR THAT THE REVOLUTION WAS GOING TO USE OCCUPY WALL STREET PROTESTERS TO TAKE OUT THE NORTHEAST SECRETARY OF COMMERCE IN MANHATTAN TOMORROW FOR BEING TOO PRO BIG BUSINESS AND A FASCIST A-HOLE. ANYTRUTH TO THIS?

JOIN THE REVOLUTION HERE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GLORY: http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mibbit.net&channel=#atlasforum

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Obviously, the Political Report issued yesterday will need to be revised. I'll have an updated version posted in the coming days - hopefully after all the dust settles.

THE REVOLUTION WILL OVERTHROW THE SYSTEM

AND IT WILL BE TELEVISED

I HEARD A RUMOR THAT THE REVOLUTION WAS GOING TO USE OCCUPY WALL STREET PROTESTERS TO TAKE OUT THE NORTHEAST SECRETARY OF COMMERCE IN MANHATTAN TOMORROW FOR BEING TOO PRO BIG BUSINESS AND A FASCIST A-HOLE. ANYTRUTH TO THIS?

JOIN THE REVOLUTION HERE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GLORY: http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mibbit.net&channel=#atlasforum

WE'RE YELLING WITH REVOLUTIONARY FERVOR!

[Adam Griffin]

President Marokai proposes overhaul of economic and market relations between Atlasia, Canada; Prime Minister Harper issues response

March 28, 2013
Ottawa, CA

The political spheres were set on fire with much discussion today, as Atlasian President Marokai Blue announced a comprehensive proposal that would seek to eliminate existing economic barriers between his country and Canada.

Dubbed the Atlasian-Canadian Common Market, the implications of this proposal are vast and will no doubt cause speculation on the future of the two countries' relations. Among the details released, proposals include common and unified customs agreements, freedom for citizens to freely traverse between Atlasia and Canada, reductions in the trade barriers between the two countries and a more efficient atmosphere for the movement and production of goods traditionally marketed for export.

One of the proposals gaining the most attention is the idea of allowing Atlasian citizens living in Canada to be fully counted and represented in regional and national elections within Atlasia.

The office of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper released a statement this afternoon regarding the proposal, saying “The people of Canada understand and truly appreciate the existing economic bonds with Atlasia, and both countries are better off as a result of it. The administration is carefully reviewing and considering all proposals laid forth by President Marokai Blue, and will issue a formal opinion on the matter later today”.

At a press conference outside of 24 Sussex Drive today, the Prime Minister stated, “I have always been a proponent of free and unhindered trade, and there are certainly many ideas within the proposal of an Atlasian-Canadian Common Market that have true merit”.

He went on to address the need for more uniform customs and travel regulations. “There has been a double-standard for far too long; Atlasians have unfettered and non-intrusive access to the country of Canada but Canadians unfortunately face some of the most stringent border protocols of any country when entering Atlasia. To have a resolution on this matter that draws on commonality is vital (for trade)”.

Harper's tone suggested that he was open to further discussions on key elements of the proposal, perhaps allowing for more rational dialog among constituents in both countries.

However, some MPs broke ranks with the Prime Minister, believing that any sort of agreement would render Canada as a second-tier party in a union dominated by Atlasian influence. The key point of contention for many came from the proposal of legitimizing Atlasian citizens in Canada's right to participate in both regional and federal elections.

“How long will it be before Atlasians will be permitted to vote in our ridings? When will Canadian votes be cast in Atlasia as legitimate? This is a slippery slope toward complete loss of our autonomy as a people”, Scott Reid (Conservative-Lanark) was quoted as saying. Other members of the NDP & PQ also expressed disagreement with the freedom of movement concept.

Still, there seems to be initial support from members of all major Canadian parties to give any potential dialogue an opportunity. It is virtually assured that both the President and Prime Minister will need political cover in order to discuss the aforementioned affairs.