History of the Democracy Game

[-Jrabbit]

Good idea, Marquis. Already thought about it a bit.

1. I wanted to see the form factor and length before deciding on a place of residency for the history. As we go along, it looks like each month will cover successively fewer game years (obviously) but more discussion (since there are more polls now than ever B4). That means each month (if properly done) will require multiple posts.

2. I am sometimes annoyed by threads with too many "Top:" items getting in my way, so I wanted to get a sense of what other ppl thought.

Maybe we should have a separate thread for each President's history so that there would be room for comments and corrections. Then, once there are enought (end of this month?), collect all documents into a single closed thread (kinda like the GL)..

Thoughts, ppl?

[shade]

Maybe we should have a separate thread for each President's history so that there would be room for comments and corrections. Then, once there are enought (end of this month?), collect all documents into a single closed thread (kinda like the GL)..

looks like the best possible solution there is.(it stays clean, correct and on top)


Shade

[Marquis de Sodaq]

Excellent.


(le marquis wishing he'd had the High Council thread locked)

[-Jrabbit]

CHAPTER II -- MARQUIS DE SODAQ -- PART 1

Chapter II -- The Reign of Marquis de Sodaq

Part One

...and so it was that ppl found themselves united to a single purpose, to survive and thrive in an inhospitable world. They gathered among them their meager knowledge. Some of this was real, the rest mere rumor or lore.

They knew it to be a cruel world, where only a Deity could truly thrive. Barbarous tribes roamed the planet in raging hordes . And yet the size of the world was Normal, and rumored to contain other Civs, perhaps as many as six more, all striving to progress, to learn, to tame the wilderness. It was known that all would compete for fruits of the earth, which were sadly limited. The special benefits of plentiful game, of precious minerals, of fertile fields & des fruits de mer were there for the taking -- but only to the swift of knee , the wise of beard , the clever of mind and the strong of arm.

And so their first President, Marquis de Sodaq, gathered the ppl and spake unto them, saying, “We need in this early time your talents, your knowledge and your lore. Give unto the nation what ye know, that we may all learn and prosper by it.”

And lo, it was revealed that the ppl had indeed some knowledge of the world, creating a technical library in the oral tradition . Of course there was irrigation and mining, and the ability to build crude roads through difficult terrain. These were expected. Exultant was the President then, when learned he that also among the ppl was found knowledge of the Alphabet, which he knew was the first step toward Writing. So too was contributed a Code of Laws, by which an orderly society and a glimmer of future organization might be imagined. And finally, there was Pottery, by which knowledge could be made vessels of clay for many uses.

President Marquis de Sodaq wept tears of joy at this good fortune, knowing the ideas of adamsj were already bearing the ripe fruit of knowlege, a powerful force in this difficult world. He said unto his ppl, “Let us now look about us at the land, to find a spot on which to build a great Capital, a village which, I promise you, will one day grow to house your children’s children’s children, providing all with safety and security. In it we shall build great Wonders and train our citizens unto a variety of skills. Let us find a position of great resource and call it our own!”

[-Jrabbit]

CHAPTER II -- MARQUIS DE SODAQ -- PART 2

Chapter II -- The Reign of Marquis de Sodaq

Part 2 -- The Years 4000 BC - 2400 BC

And the ppl looked about them, led by their two designated specialsts, called Settlers. They found the sea with its plentiful fish, the forest with its game, and the grasslands and plains. And they set themselves down among these things and built their meager homes. The greatest of these was reserved for their leaders , that they might gather in solitude to plan, to create their polls, and to discuss great strategems for the common good.

With the skills of their first Settler, the first city was founded. The city of Apolyton. To feed the city, the Fish were exploited. To protect it, a Warrior was trained.

And so went forth the second settler, to learn more of their world. In 3900 BC found he a crude Hut, and being of curious mind, he entered, finding there a skilled Archer, whose rare skills were enlisted to the common good of the ppl.

Years passed. Progress was steady, but necessarily slow. Small triumphs built on early successes. In 3750 BC was devised a respectful and holy method of interment, called Ceremonial Burial. While some s******ed at the seemingly unnecessary pomp, the wise men knew that it would lead to greater things.

The ppl were fruitful and multiplied in kind. Marquis de Sodaq smiled and knew the time had come to expand and, in 3700 BC was founded the nation’s second city, which he humbly named... Sodaq.

Soon was spotted another hut. Reached by a faithful Warrior in 3500 BC, bravely he entered and was astonished by the knowledge found therein. Indeed, what he found was the long-rumored and sacred Warrior Code, which would help the ppl of Apolyton tame the wilderness and fend off the barbarous hordes they were sure to encounter along the way.

For generations then, did wise men think, for they knew that their President was, in many ways, little more than a Despot, albeit an enlightened one who ruled by the ppl’s will. Still, it was thought that a better way might be devised, one which would allow greater flexibility in the disposition of resources, the arrows of research, the cost of government and, lo, the happiness of the ppl.

Long did they ponder, long did they study. The spoke among themselves, they implored the gods, they consulted the lore of their forebears . And so it was thought to create a Monarchy, refined from Depotism yet still malleable to the will of the ppl. In due course was the idea brought to the President, who knew at once that It Was Good. In the year of Oedo 3100 BC was it decreed and agreed by all that the office of the President should be so.

[-Jrabbit]

CHAPTER II -- MARQUIS DE SODAQ -- PART 3

Chapter II, Part 3
The Reign of Marquis de Sodaq

The idea of a Monarchy was so new, so radical, that it caused a revolt among the ppl, whose world again would change. But, true to the prophesy of Oedo, the revolt was short-lived, and in 3050 BC, President Marquis de Sodaq was crowned the first King of United Apolyton.

History becomes sketchy at this point, as the ppl settled into their lives. Sciences were studied, fields were sowed and reaped, great harvests of fish were pulled from the seas. The government took polls, the ppl spoke, and progress was made.

After a suitable initial period of exploration, le Marquis thought it wise to create room for future growth. And thus, in 2650 BC, a third city of United Apolyton is founded -- Paha Sapa. The ppl wonder at its name.

By 2400 BC, another nascent city was built. This one was called Fishy -- named, no doubt, in tribute to the nation's humble origins. About the same time, excited wise men called an a special session of the High Council to announce that, after centuries of study and self-discipline , they had finally discovered the secrets of Bronze Working, a technology that promised a greater defense for the homeland and all its cities. There was great rejoicing.

With a seer’s vision of the future, the President and High Council (after a suitable period of celebration), decided to send forth the wise men on another quest for knowledge. The esteemed Minister of Science, Gramphos, addressed them.

“We know now that we live in a watery world," he said. "In fact, our great nation rests on but a modest island in a great sea. This knowledge should inform our studies and direct our minds. Our cities grow and the ppl multiply. Let us create a body of scientific knowledge that will help us to go forth. Let the world make room for United Apolyton!”

With both determination and resignation did the wise men return to their labors. Inspired by the thoughts of Gramphos, by 2150 BC the wise men discover a concept they called Map Making. With this came the idea for large boats, adaptable to the arts of exploration, of transportation, and of war.. Plans are drawn. Specialists are set to work, designing and building the first of these crude boats.

"What shall we call these floating carts?" the workers wondered.

And lo, from the wise men came a ready answer. "They shall be called Triremes."

"What means this word Trireme?" asked one of the workers.

Smiling down at the worker, the head wise man said, "It is from the language of the ancient Romans. It is a word of two parts. First is 'Tri' meaning 'Three,' and 'Remus' meaning 'Oar.' As you see, our design has three banks of oars on each side, to be manned by many manly men. Truly, we shall rule the waves!"

[-Jrabbit]

(reminding myself to get to work)

*bump*

[cavebear]

Yes, get to it!

Seriously, I look forward to seeing more of the narrative history of the Apolytonian Democratic Civ history...

[James Adams]

We need to have a more update history, or we will not learn from the past of this forum and Apolytonia!

[-Jrabbit]

A good history text is a matter of time...

Patience, Grasshopper. Patience.

[James Adams]

Sorry but we need a brief history soon and often, but long stories histories at your leisure, -Jrabbit!

[-Jrabbit]

I consider our normal thread-chat sufficient to provide brief history, adamsj.
It's tough enough to find time for this as it is.

[Shaka Naldur]

when the second term??

[-Jrabbit]

I need to affix smilies to February's remaining bits first.

After that, it's all about you, Shaka...

[James Adams]

Originally posted by -Jrabbit
I consider our normal thread-chat sufficient to provide brief history, adamsj.
It's tough enough to find time for this as it is.

It is if you are here now, but for later members not!