Applications for ambassadors

[Ninot]

As my relationship with my PC is a long distance one at the moment, I am aware that ambassadors can be a very good addition to my office.

I have seen Spiffor and Timeline's
threads. While I agree with the current majority of Timeline's poll (that the idea needs refinement... and to a lesser extent that the Foreign Minister should be the head of his own affairs (Inside note... why in damnations would the President have any control of my own democractically elected office? That sounds like the most rediculous thing ive heard in the past week (ive been on a PC for 10 minutes total of that week.. but thats irrelevant )))

I got carried away there.

Basically... I want a list of people who would be willing to be AMBASSADORS

My CURRENT idea of an ambassador would be exactly what Spiffors new tech trade thread is. A person who can list to me exactly what possible trades with a few appointed civs might look like. But, like I said, this institution needs refinement.


Please, anyone interested, just post saying so.

IF i am left in charge with choosing who is my ambassadors, my CURRENT idea is to have them elected as democratically as current ministers are... however, I doubt most ambassadors would have to compete too heavily for their job, and I would presume I would be left in power over which civs each ambassador would relate to.

Thankyou, and please reply with patience. I MIGHT have my PC as early as tommorow, or as late as next week.

[Timeline]

Dont worry Ninot, the DIA can supply you with as many Ambassadors as you need.

JOKE!

[LordImpact]

I would like to volunteer my services as an ambassador. But what would happen if the civilization I am attached to is destroyed? Would I lose status as an ambassador entirely or would I be put back on the list for when we discover a new civ?

[Robber Baron]

Originally posted by LordImpact
But what would happen if the civilization I am attached to is destroyed? Would I lose status as an ambassador entirely or would I be put back on the list for when we discover a new civ?

I'm assuming they'd have taken you hostage as our armies approached their capital, and pulled out your tongue and various other appendages by the time we reached you.
Still, the job is yours, if you're still interested.

[Epistax]

I have not been around long enough (>30 minutes) to be an ambassador, but there is a good chance that we will not have contact with some civilizations for a very long time. I will be able and willing when the time comes.

I am not entirely certain what would be entailed in the duties of an ambassador in this game, but I think they would be good for splitting up the duties of espionage-- that is, all evaluations of a given rival empire, or simply restrict it to the positive (non-military) aspects such as trade and possible diplomatic agreements.

I'm really looking forward to be a part of this, the multiplayer single player game in the world.

[LordImpact]

Originally posted by Robber Baron


I'm assuming they'd have taken you hostage as our armies approached their capital, and pulled out your tongue and various other appendages by the time we reached you.
Still, the job is yours, if you're still interested.

!!!
that sounds kinda... erotic?
I guess theres no diplomatic immunity in this game...

[Random Entity]

I'll apply for an ambassador job; or, if all current positions are filled, you can put me on the "waiting list" for when new civilizations are discovered.

[Edited with further questions]
So, just to clarify, you would only need reports on trade possibilities? Or should we report on other aspects (such as known military/troop movements, any increases in population, etc...)? I suppose I'll know if I become an ambassador or not, all in due time. The office(s) will probably become more refined as time passes.

[Darkworld Ark]

COuld you put me on a list for "ambassadors for the nations on the other continent", since by then I'll know the ropes? Or are we playing a Pangea map?

[Jon Shafer]

Originally posted by Darkworld Ark
COuld you put me on a list for "ambassadors for the nations on the other continent", since by then I'll know the ropes? Or are we playing a Pangea map?

Random map, so we don't really know. Doubtful it's a island map though.

[Darkworld Ark]

Originally posted by Trip

Random map, so we don't really know. Doubtful it's a island map though.

Well, if there's another continent that we need astronomy or magnitism/navigation to get to, I call dibs on being it's ambassador!

[Jon Shafer]

Just curious, but why do you want an overseas civ? So you can bully them around and not have to worry about them attacking us for 1000 years?

[Darkworld Ark]

Originally posted by Trip
Just curious, but why do you want an overseas civ? So you can bully them around and not have to worry about them attacking us for 1000 years?

Not really, just that'll be a good amount of time until we discover them, so by then I'll 'know the ropes'

[Duddha]

If you want me Ninot, I'm willing to be an ambassador.

[OPD]

Originally posted by Duddha
If you want me Ninot, I'm willing to be an ambassador.

me too

[UnOrthOdOx]

Don't anyone get upset, but did the amendment pass allowing ambassadors?

I was for it, myself, but for ALL ministers. Just curious. This could be an unofficial post easily enough as well.