The Senate Floor

[Paddy]

indeed, it is for the Emperor to Micro Manage their time through their turns

party on Emperor Dog-Cat


Paddy and the Scots

[Modo44]

Emperor Snoopy!

You have been given power over a vast Roman Empire, and, even with your magnificent skills, it is still possible that you miss a detail or two. This is nothing to hold against you, but you should not just tell us, the Senators, to shut up in front of you. As you know, most of us have very good knowledge of the Empire. And, we are eager to help it to even greater glory. Therefore we can, and we will, point to details we find interesting, and important to our Empire. And you, the Emperor, should be thankful for the insight the Senators have. We show you details that just might have slipped your eye (I'm not saying they have, but they might), and we show how important our duty to the Empire is to us. Please, consider the friendly advice we try to give you, and Rome will become even more prosperous!

One thing, you missed, Emperor, is, that Senators can reach a mutual understanding in some matters. Yes, we might start from different points of view, but we can often sort it out through discussion. Then, we stand united and make decisions as the Senate. Whatever small the decisions seem to you, you have been trusted by the power to execute those decisions. That's what the Emperor has to do, if the Senate reaches consensus. That's exactly what made the one Legion walk into Celtic lands. It was not the Emperor's choice to make, even though the matter seemed small.

And another matter, I just remembered. Some of the Senators have a deep understanding of our Empire and how to run it. I admit with envy, it's better than my own. So, if you see Senators speak, and nobody arguing, it's often not because their voice is solitary - it's because they speak wise words nobody needs to argue with. I felt very sad about the way you treated Senator Joncunns advice. Please, this is not a way to talk to a wise man. This is not a place to be ruled by personal pride either.

[ooc]
Snoopy, this one is different from other succession games. We roleplay the Rome that was ruled by the senate, not the Rome with the emperor as the one and only man of power.

Add to that, that everyone can download the save and have a really good look - and you'll know why the "advice" is so specific. Personally, I don't feel like playing dumb about Rome's situation, and I don't think others will either. So yes, we might make some low-level decisions for the emperor.

Get over it, and play the game.
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[McMeadows]

Being out of character for a moment as well. I can understand what Snoopy369 is saying. The comments by Modo44 and Joncnunn sometimes give me the feeling they think noone else is capable of playing this game. So shutting up for a bit isn't all that bad. Furthermore, roleplaying a bit of a dictator should be allowed aswell. People with little experience most probably will ask for the extra help themselves and roleplay more into a senate open emperor.

[Paddy]

Senator McMeadows speaks with truth and wisdom

[Modo44]

[ooc again]

Originally posted by McMeadows
The comments by Modo44 and Joncnunn sometimes give me the feeling they think noone else is capable of playing this game. So shutting up for a bit isn't all that bad.

Sorry, but my comments often sound like that. It's my general attitude in life, whether you like it or not. If someone can't take it, well that's too bad. Not going to stop me from saying things, though.

Originally posted by McMeadows
Furthermore, roleplaying a bit of a dictator should be allowed aswell.

But it is allowed. He's welcome to try, anyone is (Emperor Aqualung can tell you ). But at the same time, I will play the Senator that wants the Senate to rule everything. Being loud is a part of that, if you haven't noticed.
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[McMeadows]

as well as you want to be the emperor that never left his seat..

[Modo44]

Originally posted by McMeadows
as well as you want to be the emperor that never left his seat..

Nah, I wouldn't do that, how could I?

Divide et impera, right?

[Rasputin]

if the all knowing are always going to state things in an arrogant way , you will drive people away from ever putting their hand up to play in a game such as this.

i know i myself would never volunteer to do this becuase i know my limitations, i play for fun , not to play a perfect game.

[jagjef]

As emperors of the past, we should only guide the present Emperor when he ask and what he asks for.
Have trust that the present Emperor will play his turn as good as possible.
Dont ever forget that we do this for fun.
I have only one wish in the way the emporer play the game. Let NO troups be set to auto-move at the end-turn.

[Paddy]

Originally posted by jagjef


I have only one wish in the way the emporer play the game. Let NO troups be set to auto-move at the end-turn.

indeed

[Daddy-O]

Seems fair, but is there an easy way to turn off all automoves?

[MrWhereItsAt]

Yep, don't use it.

[Aqualung71]

Originally posted by McMeadows
as well as you want to be the emperor that never left his seat..

Not to mention the pig-headed Emperor full of arrogance and pride, who won't apologise for the insults he has hurled at esteemed leaders, even when strongly advised to do so by the Senate.......a Senate he now wishes to have controlling influence over the Emperor.

Oh, the irony, dear Senators

[Modo44]

Originally posted by Aqualung71

Not to mention the pig-headed Emperor full of arrogance and pride, (...)

Excuse me, a what?

[Addled Platypus]

I cant wait to see what gets tossed my way