Discussion: Coups, etc

[Hercules]

Correct

[Drogue]

There should be no turn limit, IMHO.

As for a run down on what has been decided, I think the voting system should be:

Secretaries of Republics - 2
Secretaries - 3
Politburo Members - 3
Chairman - 4
General Secretary - 5

All unappointed citizens get 1 vote.

With 2 extra points for the person that holds the position being contended (they will have extra influence over that department, being that they legitimately control the defenses and employees of that department) and if you hold many positions, you get the votes for all (since you control the defenses and employees of all of those departments, and you have the same influence as multiple people who hold those positions). Split votes are not allowed.

If you fail in your attempt to dispose of someone, you may not launch another coup for a period of one turnchat, and if you succeed then no-one else may launch a coup against you for a period of one turnchat. Therefore all officials get at least one turnchat in charge. There may not be two coups for the same position at any one time, although there may be multiple coups for multiple positions ongoing.

I have one final idea, which I will include on the point. If there is a coup ongoing, I don't see what is to stop someone else entering the fray. All votes cast stand, but they can get votes from when they enter (finish time is still 5 days after first launched). It is harder to get appointed as a third candidate, but if a position is in turmoil, others may tried to capitalise on this. It is more realistic IMHO.

I will poll for acceptance.

Edit: Poll has been started here.