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    For the Republic!



    An United States RPG starting in 1800. A player can be in The Congress, A Governor, even A President. Forts to be included, and also business the players can start and own. Battles will be like in Roman Struggle (whatever it is called), simple and efficient. Players will be given mod access, if they ask, provided they are known for fair-play and responsible. Something to do for everyone. And here, no fixed Constitution, the Congress to have full powers to enact laws and to add or amend the constitution.


    This is a working proposal, I will work on it here from time to time.
    I would like to first gauge the general feelings first, then the finer aspects.


    Thank You.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Okmin


    Start date: 1800

    Time progress:
    One week RT is one year in-game.

    Offices (all):
    Italics are optional (add when everything else is full) and listed in order... most important to least important
    Executive branch -- President, Vice President Secretary of War, Treasury Secretary, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Navy, diplomats (multiple)
    Military -- Generals, Admirals, etc.
    Legislative branch -- Senators (one/two per state), Representatives
    Judicial branch -- Supreme Court Justices (one to nine)
    Duration of Term (without counting elections): Constitutional. President = 4 years, Senate = 6 years (with 1/3 of seats open every 2 years), Representatives = 2 years, Justices = life. All can resign or be impeached. Impeachment processes for all offices...
    1. Representative(s) brings charges.
    2. House votes on whether to press charges. If yes...
    3. Case is argued before the Senate
    4. Senate acts as jury
    5. If impeached, the person is forced to leave office
    6. They are brought to court for a criminal trial, if necessary
    Starting military: Seven frigates in the Navy, no army. President may mobilize the Militia.

    Starting businesses/enterprises:
    Up to the player
    There are a few lessons I've learned recently...
    Streamlining: If we keep the gameplay and rules vast and ambiguous, it will take up a lot of time, and progresses slowly...

    Involvement: Everyone like to play, that's why we have to come up with a better idea that can keep people happy...

    Balanced: People should be allowed choices, and also be given equal start. Otherwise they would only complain...

    Centralization: In effect, it was one person pulling the strings while other mods kept watch. Therefore, we must now be a coordinator team, where everyone knows what to do, and can do in absence of one or the other.
    Here is the basic forum structure.
    FOR THE REPUBLIC!
    The Government [Mod: Okmin]
    contain threads,

    • Office of President
    • Office of Vice President
    • Governor Offices
    • Treasury
    • Justice
    • Parties and other Departments
    • Constitution
    • Senate lists
    • Senator Offices
    • Representatives etc.



    Washington D.C
    [Mod: ]
    contains threads,

    • Residence (all players)
    • Businesses
    • State Incomes
    • Properties etc.



    Military Headquarters
    & Battlefields [Mod: ]
    contains threads,

    • Forts
    • Militia
    • Forces
    • Battles
    • Military Offices.



    Foreign Affairs
    [Mod: The Stig]
    contains threads,

    • Events
    • Relations.



    Registration [Mod:
    The Stig]
    contain threads,

    • Rules
    • Characters (all players).



    Archives [Mod: ]

    Repository for all closed threads, permanent or temporary. Also for temporary closed offices. For example, if Player A is President, loses next election, his President Offices thread closed and moved to archives. Suppose he wins another election sometime, his President thread opened and moved back. Prevents wastage.
    Last edited by m_1512; November 12, 2011 at 09:22 AM. Reason: consequetive posting


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    Looking good

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    Stig PM'd me some historical events for the game.
    Quote Originally Posted by The Stig
    Events and crap 1800-1815

    Current Issues: The Quasi-War with France. USA goes to war with France over American refusal to pay off it’s debt to France. America has the upper hand. Should we continue? Make peace? March into Paris?

    The aftermath of the Tax rebellions. Should Taxes be lowered? Garrisons increased?

    1800: Gabriel Prosser’s Slave Revolt. Word reaches governor of Virginia, who stops it before it starts. What should we do to prevent this happening in the future?

    Third Treaty of San Ildenfonso. Spain returns Louisiana to France

    1801: 1st Barbary War. Berber pirates have been demanding tribute for not attacking American ships. With this new found sea power, should we end this policy?

    1803: Louisiana Purchase: Should it be done? What should we pay for it?
    Note: The borders between Louisiana and West Florida are not clear. The US and France maintain that West Florida is included in the treaty. Spain disagrees.

    1807: Chesapeake-Leopold Affair. HMS Leopold captures and boards USS Chesapeake. How should we respond?

    1810: Tecumseh’s war. Tensions rise on Western Frontier. It is likely that they will attack soon. Should we strike first? Or seek a more peaceful resolution?

    West Florida Controversy: West Florida declares independence and attacks Mobile. Should they be invited to join the Union? Invaded? Ignored?

    1811: German Coast Slave Uprising. Locals are able to defeat the rebels. What should we do to prevent this happening in the future?

    1812: War of 1812.

    1813: Creek War. A civil war breaks between pro-British and pro-American Creeks. Should we help the Lower Creeks?

    1815: 2nd Barbary War: During the war of 1812, Barbary pirates once again began attacking American ships.

    This all a rough draft, if you want me to flesh it out, add events, be less historical, just tell me.
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    Looks good guys.
    EDIT: Is there a difference between Representatives and Senators?
    Last edited by The Stig; September 12, 2011 at 09:57 PM.
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    Yeah, we're starting with just senators (because of the time period, we can "assume" they were elected by their state legislatures).
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    Default Re: [WIP Proposal]For The Republic

    Here is the map.

    Americas...



    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 


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    Be sure to give credit to the creators of that map.

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    Quote Originally Posted by m_1512 View Post
    Here is the map.

    Americas...


    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 
    Keep in mind that almost everything West of Detroit is full of Native Americans.
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    Default Re: [WIP Proposal]For The Republic

    I like it and the idea. But, if there's a Barbary war, shouldn't there be Europe on the map too?

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    Default Re: [WIP Proposal]For The Republic

    Quote Originally Posted by Magicman2051 View Post
    Be sure to give credit to the creators of that map.
    The blank one made by victoria 2, colored by me.


    Quote Originally Posted by The Stig View Post
    Keep in mind that almost everything West of Detroit is full of Native Americans.
    I think it's historic enough, according to the reference maps.


    Quote Originally Posted by Agamemnon View Post
    I like it and the idea. But, if there's a Barbary war, shouldn't there be Europe on the map too?
    There is,
    I am working on the world map.


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    Quote Originally Posted by m_1512 View Post
    I think it's historic enough, according to the reference maps.
    Okay. If you want one with natives I can make one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Stig View Post
    Okay. If you want one with natives I can make one.
    I think it's historic and accurate enough.

    Post a reference map if you have one.


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    The west. Also contains battles and forts

    Map of the Great Lakes

    Trail of Tears

    The East. Mostly outdated by the time of the game.
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    Okay, thanks.

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    Default Re: [WIP Proposal]For The Republic

    So no one interested?


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    Everyone just doesn't show up at once, you need to work at it. Running an RPG is hard, not instant easy gratification and it is never recognised.

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    Default Re: [WIP Proposal]For The Republic

    I was merely asking the general reaction, of people who seen this.
    We are working on it presently.


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    Very few people look in the Consulate, or the general RP forums, there are forces at work to amend that though.

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    I am kinda interested, I will have to see how this turns out. If you need any additional help with anything, just ask. I'll be sure to lurk in this thread...
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    @m: I'll advertise amongst the various TWC circles that I am a part of. If Ponti's Epic Master Plan for RPGs works, all the RPGs will recieve more attention.
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