Un United States

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Not everyone will be able to get their first option

Two people have NY first. Both have CT second. Two people have MA first, one has CT second. These are states in high demand.

I will attempt to balance it to ensure that as many people as possible get their #1, and those who dont, get their #2.

MD, NC and SC need more claimants meanwhile!

2 more players and we reach 13.

[Хahar 🤔]

I'll put North Carolina and South Carolina as my #3 and #4, respectively.

[Bacon King]

I'll put MD as my number three but like I said I'd really prefer VA or MA. I'd be very happy with either, though I do have a slight preference for Mass.

[Vepres]

I'll play. First NH, then MA, then any other state.

[Psychic Octopus]

Keep Georgia at the front of my list, but add Maryland as my second choice. Thank you, and good luck with the game!


EDIT: Actually, I'll take either one of those two, however you choose.

[Lief 🗽]

I'll play. I don't really mind what state I get.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Alrighty! I need to hit the hay before my work shift tonight, but the nations for each player have been pretty well decided

[Psychic Octopus]

Alrighty! I need to hit the hay before my work shift tonight, but the nations for each player have been pretty well decided

Ok, Cool! looking forward to starting!

Remember either GA or MD is fine for me!

[Bacon King]

question. how are combat/warfare mechanics going to work?

[Smid]

While I think this game would take too much of my time, and therefore I don't wish to actually participate, I am observing because this whole era is one which greatly interests me and this game looks brilliant! All the best with it! If there's anything I can do to assist you at any stage, let me know.

I noticed you had included Spain, Britain, France and the First Nations in there - and I also noticed that no one has yet selected them. How will those powers be played?

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

While I think this game would take too much of my time, and therefore I don't wish to actually participate, I am observing because this whole era is one which greatly interests me and this game looks brilliant! All the best with it! If there's anything I can do to assist you at any stage, let me know.

I noticed you had included Spain, Britain, France and the First Nations in there - and I also noticed that no one has yet selected them. How will those powers be played?

They will be played by the GM (me) Mostly for trade and/or rebellions.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

question. how are combat/warfare mechanics going to work?

I have a list of basic units drawn up... somewhere. I'll pull it out and post it.

Combat will be based on the types of units you have, so on and so forth. There is no simple mathematical formula for it, sadly.

I still have to tie all this together, as well, it appears I cannot count and we have 12 (not 13) players. I've decided to distribute the states anyway!

Everything should be in place for a start on monday morning.

I could use more "states I'd like to play" from the following players:
Einzge
Vepres
Deeds

[Smid]

While I think this game would take too much of my time, and therefore I don't wish to actually participate, I am observing because this whole era is one which greatly interests me and this game looks brilliant! All the best with it! If there's anything I can do to assist you at any stage, let me know.

I noticed you had included Spain, Britain, France and the First Nations in there - and I also noticed that no one has yet selected them. How will those powers be played?

They will be played by the GM (me) Mostly for trade and/or rebellions.

I suspected that, but was checking.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

If you wish Smid, I could take you on as sort of a co-game master. Time would not be required, but I could use you for ideas and the like, as well you could play nations (France, the Netherlands) with a different personality than I'd have

[Smid]

If you wish Smid, I could take you on as sort of a co-game master. Time would not be required, but I could use you for ideas and the like, as well you could play nations (France, the Netherlands) with a different personality than I'd have

Sure, but make it Deputy-Game Master, rather than Co-Game Master. Let me know what you'd like me to do and I'm happy to assist. I'll have a closer read through some of your earlier posts to get a better feel for things.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

If you wish Smid, I could take you on as sort of a co-game master. Time would not be required, but I could use you for ideas and the like, as well you could play nations (France, the Netherlands) with a different personality than I'd have

Sure, but make it Deputy-Game Master, rather than Co-Game Master. Let me know what you'd like me to do and I'm happy to assist. I'll have a closer read through some of your earlier posts to get a better feel for things.

Sure. I'll start an official "game thread" when we are ready to go. My fear is we will lose people between now and then, so I could always use extra players if anyone wants to sign up as a replacement (once we have our 13)

I've also decided to use a slightly different method to determine who plays which state (so feel free to re-submit your preference lists)

I will start by looking at any state that is #1 on only one list. At this time, that would be Deeds with Virginia, Afleitch with Delaware, and Bull with Pennsylvania. They then get those nations. Next, I would pick at random (die roll, or coin flip, with the first applicant being heads etc) the states claimed by multiple players, etc etc etc. However, in order to do this I need each player to submit at least three states to me (this applies only to those who have not yet) with the knowledge that order is important. If I run out of your preference list, you'll be put on the side while I distribute the other states, and then if there are any left over, you get that one

Also, I'm going to push back the start time quite a bit, to ensure that I have time to properly get everything in order (I seem to have lost half the files so need to rebuild them from memory) I'm also willing to allow certain states to be run in "auto mode" which will mean they will grow and the like, but will not make any radical decisions, and be run by the GMs. This is an interim measure between players. I will place limits on what "radical decisions" mean, but in short, they'll not start any wars, trade beyond demand, or change tax rates (unless the legislature forces them to)

To be totally safe, I will place the start date way off on October 12th so that I can get everything in place and finish everything. I will post more information between now and then. Thank you all for your understanding.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Political Parties:

Every Governor needs to pick a party. This party will, partly, be how your term in office is judged. If you are from a pro-war party and spend all your time developing your economy, you will not be as popular than if you were from the party that wants to develop the economy. You also get a number of "free seats" (see below) for your party of choice.

Expansionist Party (E)
Priority: Settlement, War
Does not care about taxes

Development Party (D)
Priority: Low Taxes, Investments (Industry, Agriculture)
Opposes budget deficits

Social Party (S)
Priority: Social investments like Hospitals, Schools.
Very Anti-War

Trade Party (T)
Priority: Dominance in Trade.
Somewhat anti-industry, believes in selling raw resources first. Very anti-embargo.

Popular Party (P)
Priority: Pragmatism. Will have different views in different situations.
Opposes extremes of any sort (taxes too high, too low, etc)

Governors Party (G)
This party allies itself to whichever party you pick, and remains so for your term in office.
If you are defeated at the polls, this party will become loyal to the new Governor (and his party)
 



Every state starts with the following senate:
17 - Pro Administration
8 - Anti Administration

Each state will start with a different House, listed below.



New Hampshire
E - 20
D - 20
S - 16
T - 20
P - 12
G - 12


Massachusetts
E - 22
D - 16
S - 14
T - 18
P - 18
G - 12


Rhode Island
E - 10
D - 24
S - 16
T - 18
P - 20
G - 12


Connecticut
E - 22
D - 22
S - 20
T - 12
P - 12
G - 12


New York
E - 16
D - 20
S - 12
T - 20
P - 20
G - 12


New Jersey
E - 22
D - 18
S - 22
T - 12
P - 14
G - 12


Pennsylvania
E - 20
D - 20
S - 12
T - 12
P - 24
G - 12


Delaware
E - 12
D - 22
S - 24
T - 12
P - 18
G - 12


Maryland
E - 22
D - 12
S - 12
T - 20
P - 22
G - 12


Virginia
E - 24
D - 14
S - 14
T - 18
P - 18
G - 12


North Carolina
E - 16
D - 20
S - 20
T - 20
P - 12
G - 12


South Carolina
E - 12
D - 20
S - 20
T - 24
P - 12
G - 12


Georgia
E - 16
D - 18
S - 18
T - 18
P - 18
G - 12

[Sewer]

New Preferences:


1# PA.
2# VA.
3# NC.
4# SC.

[Psychic Octopus]

When will you announce each player's state?

[Lahbas]

I'm to late for my native Massachusetts

1) North Carolina

2) Vermont Green Republic

3) South Carolina

4) New Hampshire

[Sewer]

New Preferences:


1# PA.
2# Vermont Green Republic
3# VA.
4# NC.
5# SC.

[Vepres]

I'll take anything, but:

1. NH
2. MA
3. CT

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

I'm to late for my native Massachusetts

1) North Carolina

2) Vermont Green Republic

3) South Carolina

4) New Hampshire

You are not too late, so I will add it as your #1.

Results are announced once we get 13 players

[Hash]

Can I have Vermont? If so, I'll add it as my #1.

[Bacon King]

Vermont isn't a state and probably/possibly won't ever be in this game, guys, it's what Emperor Awesome said himself. Now, if you're so set on Vermont that you'd rather wait for a chance to play it and turn down a guaranteed state right now, go for it I guess guys.