I'll be honest, when I opened the casting call for these offices, I didn't expect to get the response that I did. A lot of people contacted me (in excess of the people I've listed here, easily!) about a lot of different offices, even ones (like GM) that I didn't expect to have much competition.
But people proved that perception wrong. Within a few hours, half of the positions were taken, and I had a hell of a decision to make on the others. It was a lot easier to get cabinet choices than I expected, and I almost regret that fact.
Despite having to turn a lot of people away, who were absolute sweethearts in questioning but just didn't make it past some of the others, I think Duke and I have assembled a great team. But I warn my choices! No slacking, or you're out!
I endeavor to take a more active role with my cabinet, giving them direction and keeping them engaged, than my predecessors have. All of my cabinet is invited to speak with me as much as they need, with whatever questions they have, and speak as frankly as they wish. One of Duke and I's top priorities: To have a cabinet that simply does a damn good job. Shouldn't be too tough, right?
Anyway, here are the choices!
(Note, "runners up" doesn't include everyone who applied for the jobs, and may on occasion include people I desperately wanted for the positions, but didn't apply.)Attorney GeneralMy choice: Bacon King.Easy to see why I picked Bacon King, isn't it? He's incredibly knowledgeable about Atlasian law, and his Bacon Kingman law service has been one of the most prominent things in Atlasia in the last months. He's adept at arguing his point, and has (for some weird reason) a passion for the legal side of Atlasia.
BK brings promises of wiki editing to the table, with all sorts of grand ideas in mind, and will be an excellent representative of my Administration in any given court case. His qualifications are simply unmatched.
Runner(s) up: DemPGH, Jerryarkansas, AndrewCT, TJ in Cleve.
Deputy Attorney GeneralMy choice: DemPGH.Raising an eyebrow, wondering why you've never heard of this position before? Because you haven't, it doesn't exist, stupid! But it's a position I think it's high time we created.
Ideally, the cabinet, in my mind, serves as a way for up and comers to prove their dedication to the game in a relatively low-risk environment, without the hassle of that whole elections thing. My first position in this game was Attorney General, and it proved my dedication when it came time to actually
run for office. We have a Deputy SoFE position, despite never actually needing it in years; but Attorney General has fallen vacant way too many times, and we could actually use a Deputy for that job.
DemPGH made his case for AG too persuasively for me to pass him up entirely. He really wants to participate, and passion is the #1 job requirement, to me, for anything in this game. Everything else can be learned, but passion just comes natural. DemPGH answers all my questions immediately, said he'd be incredible active, and really wants to learn in a low-stress environment, and I think there are many others out there just like him. So I will ask the Senate to create this position, and once created, give it to this fine fellow.
Runner(s) up: Jerryarkansas, who similarly fits the "newbie who deserves his shot" role.
Game ModeratorMy choice: Adam Griffin.Like his kick-ass graphs and other nerdy obsessions over numbers? Smirk at his activity at all hours of the day and night? So do I. This job is high-stress, high demand, and Griffin simply has the passion and know-how.
This job needs someone who can get the work done fairly, regardless of anything else about them. Game Moderator is too important of a job just to give it to a pretty face we can all feel warm and fuzzy about; Griffin likes data, is familiar with my and Purple State's GM style, and can handle the job and all its stresses. When I was appointed to be Game Moderator so long ago, a few people had their own concerns about my personality in the job, and those worries turned out to be utterly unfounded; despite my reputation as frankly honest and an occasional bomb thrower, I did the job well. That is the only thing that should matter, and he has my full confidence.
And hey, if he doesn't do a good job, I can always fire his ass.
Runner(s) up: Sirnick, Cincinnatus, Snowguy, Emperor PiT.
Secretary of Internal AffairsMy choice: Snowguy.I've always seen the SoIA as less of a rubber stamp for regional funds, and more of a GM's assistant on domestic affairs on one hand and sort of "public relations" for the Administrations policies to the regions on the other. Snowguy effectively ticks both boxes, by being a total dork on domestic policy, and a jolly fellow who regional governments can get along with.
As I say, passion is the number one requirement with me, and Snowguy demonstrated a very strong desire to serve and make this office something special. I'm skeptical of the SoIA position, but Snowguy could very well make me a believer.
Runner(s) up: Jerryarkansas, Cincinnatus, Simfan (before he was banned!).
Secretary of External AffairsMy choice: Polnut.This job has attracted a few different sorts, over the years. Mostly, they fall into two different archetypes; Speechmaker diplomatic types who tend to like to talk about events but shy away from making them, and those who like to be the GM of the Foreign Affairs world. Thankfully, Polnut has demonstrated to me in the questioning period that he can do
both.Polnut is a diplomatic guy, with an eye for foreign affairs, who can write a good speech and also desires to shape world events that the game can follow. As the SoIA and SoEA were given GM-lite powers, one of my biggest worries would be that the three positions wouldn't work together effectively, but I have no doubts about Polnut's ability to be a team player.
Runner(s) up: Winfield, Cincinnatus (this weirdo applied for just about everything), AndrewCT, Clarence.
Now, off we go!
