Election: Minister of Science

[Robber Baron]

Understand that when I say I'm voting for Apocalypse, I'm not voting for end of the world or anything like that...

[Apocalypse]

I'd like to take the time now to say thanks to all those who have already voted for me.

[civman2000]

One problem: there will be no one there for the sunday turnchat. However, with our current science situation, we probably wont need one.

THis vote is tough. No offense skywalker, but I don't really think you'd be good at the job. Jonny might do OK, but I'm not sure. trickey is too inexperienced with demo games imho. By process of elimination, i choose apoc, because I can't think of anything bad about him.

[trickey]

Originally posted by civman2000
trickey is too inexperienced with demo games imho.

shhhhhhh!!! they might not know that


lol, its true though.

[Jonny]

Here's why you should vote for me as your new Minister of Science:

• I support 10% funding for science. No more, no less. This allows us to get some research done while still earning much gold.
• Because our civ is preparing to go to war, I will support research of millitary technologies before the more peaceful ones.
• I will almost always poll the people on what tech we should research next, unless there are time constraints or other things that would prevent me from doing a poll.
• Although I am a member of the DIA, I promise to listen to all people equally and fairly. I promise to put my ministerial duties ahead of party politics.

That, in a nutshell, is why you should vote for me to be our new Minster of Science. Feel free to ask me questions.

I thank you in advance for your votes.

[Harovan]

Apocalypse is my favorite.

And since when runs skywalker independent? Not that I would give a damn on party membership, but he seems to flip to one or another side or bail out at will.

[Jon Shafer]

Originally posted by trickey
shhhhhhh!!! they might not know that

lol, its true though.

Don't worry, just get yourself noticed by being active (and smart ) for a month, and you'll have a much better chance next time. That's how it works. Apoc has been around for a while, and nearly everyone trusts him and his judgement. They know he is experienced and knows what he's doing. He's been around so he can work within the system, which we can't be sure of from a newer candidate. Just don't go to your closet and cry yourself to sleep. Nothing bad ever comes from a defeat with honor if you come back next time and are successful.

[Guardian]

Apocalypse made the best impression, so he gets my vote this time.

Use it wisely.

[trickey]

Lol, i dont care that i lost. I am extremely happy actually Someone besides myself voted for me



But ill be back..........

[Sean]

Hmmm, why on earth would the DIA stand two candidates for one position, effectively splitting their vote in half? This seems rather silly to me.

Sean.
DIA member.

[GodKing]

People don't care to much when voting about what party (in most instances). It just is an easy way for others to see what sort of a player the person is:

DIA - Focus more on building up the homeland
UFC - Focus more on the military aspects of the game
Ind - those (like myself) who don't care to be joined into any one philosophy, or many other reasons (too many to realy list....)

So vote your conscience, and who you think will be the best person for the job.

[Apocalypse]

A combined DIA vote would only currently tie one of them with skywalker. It really didn't matter in this election.

[Apocalypse]

I just looked it up and this is the least viewed election for the second term. We are less than 40 views behind the City Planner election though.

[DAVOUT]

As I understand it, the Minister of Science is in charge of the science, not of the research alone; his talent should be primarily directed to the order in which techs will be made available to Apolytonia, wether traded or discovered, and his competence to the timing of such availability.

[Spiffor]

Davout :
You're right, the science minister is responsible for science acquisition and selling, as well as research. However, a trade with the AI is led by the foreign minister, who must consult other ministers if the trade involves their fields (SMCs for maps and diplomatic agreements, Economics when gold / gods are thrown in, science minister when science is thrown in etc.)

I might be wrong, but I think the advice of the science advisor is required before we can sell a tech, unlike other ministers advice, which can not be followed by the FAM.