Hey people, i've acquired about a week's worth of free time (I also have more free time in general these days). In that time, I think I might like to retry my old interactive Distant Worlds LP. If you weren't around to experience that, let me give you the summary: Forumers were senators/representatives/rulers of planets in my Distant Worlds campaign. When something important happened we had a vote, etc. etc. players could suggest things and vote on them. Essentially, it was a good idea, but it was very disorganized and I lost interest/ran out of time.
This time, instead of a republic, the empire will be a feudalistic monarchy. A cross between the British empire, the HRE, and medieval France. Nothing hard yet, but players will all start as counts with one world to their name. If they so wish, they can form duchies later with one player as the duke, but that entails more mechanics. In game, coups DO happen, and they will be represented by forum events and a probably a story write-up by myself.
If there's significant interest (like at least three or four players) then I'd like some input on what you want to be able to vote on/do. Moreover, if you're interested I want you guys to decide this stuff:
-What information do you want told every update
-what do you want to vote on
-If you have any good ideas you want me to implement. A large part of why I didn't keep up with the old one is because it wasn't streamlined enough for me I think.
Anyways, comment, request information, berate me for letting my old LP die, etc. etc.
Also, this time 'round, if I lose interest I want someone to pick this up. Maybe, we'll end up doing a succession type game if we have enough DW players. This game will be played on Shadows as I, unfortunately, do not have Universe.
EDIT: Also decide on the in game time between updates.
Alright peeps, gearing' on up for starting this let's play. Just a few questions before we start. More information forthcoming!
EDIT: When I've gotten enough votes on this poll, I'll update with some basic info and start another. By then, it should be time to start! Also, if you have questions, ask them!
EDIT2: Alright. As per polling results, we will be starting with enough enough planets for a sizable (4-5?) space empire. Also, akin to the last game, both players who are participating as nobles and those we are simply following thread maybe both participate as the upper and lower houses of parliament, respectively.
The Congress of Lords will be the upper house and will initially have the final say in voting. Everyone else will be part of The Imperial Council of Representatives and Minor Nobility, as such members may introduce motions and vote among themselves regarding them and RP accordingly (or not, that's okay too!), stuff you pass will have to (for simplicity's sake) be ratified by a simple majority of lords. Specifics on this when the actual thread is started.
EDIT3: So cool, civilians will build mining stations where profitable and I can commission them. sweet. the rest will be decided in parliamentary sessions.
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