PEI Game

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

What is the purpose of counties? There is no government at the county level: all government is handled either by the Parishes or by the national government. So what duties, responsibilities, powers, and rights are held by the counties?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

still a bit burnt out from the election and other things. I can do simple actions, or actions for which I already have a planned conclusion (princeton) but anything that requires calculations and costings will have to, sadly, wait another day.

(The election burned me too, Teddy...)

The Chancellor wishes to express his irritation that the Senate is seemingly impotent in its ability to enact legislation. He wishes that the situation in Princeton would be resolved quickly, so that the Senate may focus its attention on other pressing matters, like the currency crisis.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Just do it already!

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The Chancellor of Bedford is visiting relatives over the weekend. During the period between now and Sunday evening (November 7th), he may be unable to attend to matters of state. However, he issues a statement that he would be most displeased if his road from Mount Stewart to North Bedford Docks has not been constructed upon his return.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

REQUEST: Vacation

TIME: 36 hours

RATIONALE: drunk

With all due respect, the Chancellor feels that the king's intoxication does not set a good example for his subjects, particularly those who hold leadership positions themselves.

Statement from the King
I have a headache and am tired.

A related incident, perhaps?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The Chancellor of Bedford announces that he has returned to his home in Rosebank, and is now able to devote his full attention to matters of state. When he discovered that the road from Mount Stewart to North Bedford Docks was not yet complete, he was very angry. He sacked all of the road workers on the spot and hired new ones.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The Provost wishes to inform the King that he is present, but growing somewhat impatient with inaction on the island.

The Chancellor echoes the Provost's sentiments- he would really like to get things moving.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Having received no response from the Mayor of Charlottetown, I assume that I do not have the Mayor's permission to proceed with my request. When I next see him in the Senate chamber, I inform him that a simple refusal would have been more courteous.

Having received no response from the Reeve of Charlotte or his Deputy Senator regarding the possibility of ferry service from Cornwall to Rosebank, I assume that Charlotte parish has severed all ties with Bedford. I regret their decision in this matter, and make it clear that Bedford is always open to diplomatic negotiations.

Since the road from Mount Stewart to North Bedford Docks is not yet complete, I assume that there is a problem which prevents its completion. I investigate the matter personally.

As the siege of Princeton enters its ninth day, with no news having reached Rosebank, I take ten militiamen to Princeton to investigate that matter personally as well.

Finally, I write a formal letter to the king in which I express my increasing concern over his recent lack of executive action. I warn that if the king continues to neglect the needs of his subjects, I shall resign from my post in protest.

(This post translates to "Let's play the game, already!")

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I forgot about this. I'll get everything up to speed in a bit.

I was about to give up on you.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I forgot about this. I'll get everything up to speed in a bit.

Well?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I'll probably play no matter when you decide to come back, but I am beginning to get just a little bit pissed at you, Teddy.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

For the record, I've been waiting before Teddy gets back and does things to do things myself, because I don't want us to get ahead of him. Hence my lack of a response to anything earlier

Initially I did the same thing. Then I figured that maybe Teddy forgot that there were already some actions being taken, so I posted a little reminder.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

We're still waiting, Teddy.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

We're still waiting, Teddy.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Have you guys tried PMing him?  That usually results in an answer.

That's how I got him to respond last time. He PMed me back, saying that he'll update, then he posted on this board asking for a few more days. I haven't heard from him since. Maybe if we all PM him, he'll get off his ass and do something.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I'm so sorry, man! Please don't take what I said the wrong way, I thought you were just being a jerk. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Yes, yes, yes!

I can't wait to start calling myself "Provost" again! Even Vazdul stuck out the six months of waiting with "Chancellor" as his display name.

Mostly because I'm too lazy to switch it back.

I'm very excited about playing this again. It's sort of like a cross between the roleplaying aspect of D&D and a political simulation. As a person who enjoys both of those types of games, the uniqueness of this game holds my interest very well.

I know that we were originally supposed to act as we would in the position of parish leader, but as we've played the Chancellor has drifted away from me in his motivations and to some extent his political ideals as well. Dealing with the Chancellor is not the same as dealing with me.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The game wont begin until May 6th, as I'll be busy following real-world elections until that time.

That's fine, as I'll be on vacation all next week.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The game wont begin until May 6th, as I'll be busy following real-world elections until that time.

That's fine, as I'll be on vacation all next week.

I have returned from my vacation, and am ready to start at any time.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I don't think it even needs to be mentioned that I still want Bedford.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Not anymore!

They're not going to have another crappy leader are they?  Because if they are, I might as well just lay siege to whatever the hell their capital is once the game starts.

Why don't you give, say, St. John or St. Patrick a crappy leader? The Chancellor would love to have an excuse to annex some territory...

Er... I mean... The Chancellor is committed to the welfare of the people of Bedford Parish.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Think less of your own fiefdoms and more of the national government. It will play a much larger role this round.

Depending on how much of a larger role, the Chancellor may end up quite different politically from his previous incarnation, even though his personality and goals would remain the same.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

In the event anyone missed it.

There are 4 "Magic Rooms" on the Island. They are made of an unknown material, that has proven indestructible, and is extremely light, making for easy transport.

Three of the rooms are identical. They are 15ft by 15ft by 15ft, and have 5 walls, with one open side. The open side is covered with a curtain that has also proven indestructible, and inflammable. On a regular interval, items can be requested from these magic rooms.

There is a 4th room that is much larger, 75ft by 75ft by 75ft, and requests can be made more often.

The three smaller rooms are located in each county capital, while the 4th room is located in Charlottetown.

The smaller rooms accept requests from the parishes, split equally among all parishes, while the larger room is controlled by the national government.

As you've all been here for a number of years, a number of things have already been requested, including most of the materials used to build the railroad, most rail equipment, and most locomotives/railcars etc.

Along the Rail lines, and, expanding to each town, is a telegraph like line. Each town has one laptop computer that can be used, among other things, for communication though this network. Text is the only way to do so. There is also a primitive electrical system in each town powered by solar panels and smaller windmills. There are batteries to store power when not in use.

Each parish has a diesel powered generator for use at will, and a supply of diesel. Currently, no natural sources of diesel have been found, and thus, all must be requested from the rooms. Diesel also powers all trains on the island.

Natural sources of Iron and other such things are on the Island despite the fact that no such things exist in the real world. Also, other areas near PEI such as New Brunswick are nowhere to be found. All there is there is ocean.

Just for clarification, Charlottetown is the capital of Queen's county, right? So Charlottetown has both the large room and a small room?

A special note on RELIGION

Each leader will be required to pick one religion. The Island is divided between two religions.

Exactly 50% of the Island is Catholic.
Exactly 50% of the Island is Protestant.

Both religions are distributed around and there is not much of a geographic concentration to any great degree, though some lots can be as high as a 66%-33% split, though no higher.

Of the Protestants, 50% are United*, ~17% are Presbyterians,  ~17% are Anglican,  ~17% are Baptist.

*United = Congregationalist, Methodists, and some Presbyterians.

Every leader must pick one religion and this will determine how your population reacts to you.

Since the Chancellor sucked up to the Bishop last time, I'll roll with Catholic.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Placeholder 5 of 5

You may post your religion choice.

In case you missed it in the other thread, I chose Catholic.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Anyone else want to play? Remember that St.George is still temporarily reserved in case BK wants to go there, as is the Mayorship of Charlottetown.

Richmond Parish will also remain reserved until after the game begins as there may or may not be a crisis here *tries to look innocent*

Time to get into character...

Statement from the Chancellor
"I am deeply disturbed by the growing unrest in Richmond Parish. I urge the Parish's illustrious leader to take steps to bring the situation under control. The Parish of Bedford is prepared to do whatever it can to assist in this matter, should such assistance be required."