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So, while there has been good commentary of late that raises some good concerns about America backsliding from democratic institutions, I am lacking for advice on increasing democratic institutions.

Unfortunately, most of the scholarly work seems to focus on tiny countries_{comparable to the US, which is most of them}, rather than larger countries (Mexico?).

So I've created this discussion thread based upon the Athenian Revolution.

If the Authoritarians are going to organize to destroy Democracy, people have to start organizing to empower and protect Democracy.

Like Amazing Cultivation Simulator, but want to play as a First-person RPG instead? Look no further!

It's been compared to Kenshi in regards to it's open world and ability to "Do Anything, if the Game doesn't kill you off."

It's a foreign title with a shitty Engrish translation, Early Access, and poorly documented in the English world. So it's perfect for discussing here! 

Go give foreigners your money on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696440/The_Matchless_Kungfu/

A current article on Republic of China:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65229003.amp

Wikipedia link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan

Originally this was supposed to be a thread about Republic of China (Taiwan) and People's Republic of China. But it seems to have derailed into mostly discussing People's Republic of China, to the point that I had to change the subject line. I guess that is ok, derails are normal on this forum. We will see if this topic is worth keeping. Anything to keep me out of AmeriPol! 

This is the thread to discuss your responses to the War in Ukraine, how you feel about it, how it affects you personally.

I would ask that everyone respect the quite harsh reactions that some may have to these events.  War is nasty enough, suffering is prevalent, try not to add to negativity if you can.

Good civil discourse will keep this thread going longer.  Please, avoid advocating for death as much as possible.

Please avoid personal attacks!
Whether or not you agree with what someone said several weeks ago...was relevant several weeks ago.  Let it go, please.

Beware of Trolls!

Recently, it has been brought to my attention that Performers show up naked to fortresses.

In order to profit from this provide a needed service, I propose a new Location: The Clothing Shop, where we can sell performers clothing.

If they lack funds, maybe in-kind trade could be arranged.

...it also suddenly makes sense why they are so eager to join my fortress.

A lone wanderer enters Town, seeking revenge.

He demands the residents to play a deadly game to hunt down Jim Jack & Tric, whom he holds responsible for the death of his beloved father.

But that was 20 years ago, and few remember...


Sign ups beginning now. I have to get to my other computer to get the correct writeup, rules, etc.  But that should be enough for now.

Spiritual successor to this game: Beginner Mafia: BYOR Edition

Nine players, as per the original.
Every player is assigned a role randomly by the mod (me). The roles are the Mod's warped interpretation of the originating game's players and how it played out. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

Players:
Maximum Spin
Tric
Jim
Knightwing
Webadict
Toonyman
Deus Asmoth

Days will be 72 hours, Nights 24 hours, Hammers are in effect, no shortens, no extensions. Day ends on Hammer, Night can end early if all night actions received before deadline and Mod has time to process them. I have traditionally tried to give notice if the Night will end significantly earlier than expected, so no player gets caught many hours behind the rest of the players.

Night Action Resolution Order:
 Copy
 Hide
 Bus Drive
 Block
 Redirect
 Protect
 Miscellaneous
 Kill
 Recruit
 Inspect

Goals:
Town will be hunting Jim, Jack, & Tric.  Given that there are nine (9) players, one of those dastardly foes will NOT be "officially" on the two-person mafia team.  We'll let the question of whether the third person is Mafia-ally or Serial Killer be a Fun Surprise.

Mafia will be trying to equal or exceed the Town in numbers so they can put an end to Knightwing's dark reign.  Apparently Town is too scared to attempt to stop Knightwing's descendant unless half of them are mafia. Mafia-ally wins with Mafia, counts towards Mafia's win condition, but are not part of the scum chat.

If there is a Serial Killer, they win by everyone else dying.  If everyone dies including them, they win.

In case of tied votes, Mafia determines the kill.

7-Player game will be...less than 9 player. Given there are less than 9 players, you will get...less than advertised.

Link to scumchat: https://discord.gg/vdm6KScC