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**notyoueither** · November 16, 2002, 07:03

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**asleepathewheel** · November 17, 2002, 00:35

What are the procedures for an absence as far as voting is concerned? I may not be able to get to a pc for a few days at a time over the thanksgiving break and would like to participate in votes. As a quorum is undoubtedly needed to make any major decisions, can we proxy our votes to someone who will be available?

**DeepO** · November 17, 2002, 02:16

If you mean you give someone a call and he votes in your place, I don't see any problem with it. If you want to give your vote to someone else, so that he has a double vote however... I dunno. Not very democratic, IMO.

DeepO

**asleepathewheel** · November 17, 2002, 02:38

Originally posted by DeepO
If you mean you give someone a call and he votes in your place, I don't see any problem with it. If you want to give your vote to someone else, so that he has a double vote however... I dunno. Not very democratic, IMO.

DeepO

If I'm going to be away for a vote, I don't see what the problem with telling, say, NYE to cast a vote on my behalf. Why is that undemocratic? I use my voice, through NYE.

**DeepO** · November 17, 2002, 02:47

Sorry... wasn't to clear here. I meant that when you tell NYE what you want to vote for there is no problem whatsoever. OTOH, if you would say: "hey, I'm away for a week, I don't know what kind of votes there will be but NYE, why don't you vote twice (not knowing your choice, so twice NYE's opinion)", I don't agree.

DeepO

**asleepathewheel** · November 17, 2002, 03:41

Originally posted by DeepO
Sorry... wasn't to clear here. I meant that when you tell NYE what you want to vote for there is no problem whatsoever. OTOH, if you would say: "hey, I'm away for a week, I don't know what kind of votes there will be but NYE, why don't you vote twice (not knowing your choice, so twice NYE's opinion)", I don't agree.

DeepO

My fault

**alva** · November 17, 2002, 03:54

If you can't vote, how do you then know, there is a poll going on ???

I don't expect too many anymore anyhow.
hmm; Vice-prez, scola- elections, I guess that's it before the games starts, anymore??

**notyoueither** · November 17, 2002, 04:47

Let me know your wishes atw, I will do my best to see that you are represented.

All I can see coming up is the leaders of the scolia, and the players. Gonna be an aweful lot of talkin though. Especially when I unveil my plan for possible city spacing.

When do you leave and return? Maybe we can arrange a break from polls for Thanksgiving, since it will be a busy time for a lot of the Americans.

**Meshelic** · November 17, 2002, 05:51

Originally posted by notyoueither
Let me know your wishes atw, I will do my best to see that you are represented.

All I can see coming up is the leaders of the scolia, and the players. Gonna be an aweful lot of talkin though. Especially when I unveil my plan for possible city spacing.

when are we going to start elections by the way? I think most everyone is accounted for, save 3 or 4 who haven't signed in yet...

we have 2 1/2 weeks until gametime (I know, it's still kind of out there...)....

**DeepO** · November 17, 2002, 17:02

If possible, I'd wait for the elections after at least some playing is done between the contestants. How are the rest going to decide who is most suited for a job? I mean, the diplo scola is different, but I feel that the mililtary leader should be an able general himself, if he wants to have more weight in a discussion. But indeed, if thanksgiving will prevent half our team of playing, we should push forward here... so that at least the candidates are already kown.

DeepO

**FrustratedPoet** · November 17, 2002, 17:11

Re: Notice of Absence

Originally posted by FrustratedPoet
Leaving: Today
Returning: Sunday evening

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**Meshelic** · November 17, 2002, 18:58

Originally posted by DeepO
If possible, I'd wait for the elections after at least some playing is done between the contestants. How are the rest going to decide who is most suited for a job? I mean, the diplo scola is different, but I feel that the mililtary leader should be an able general himself, if he wants to have more weight in a discussion. But indeed, if thanksgiving will prevent half our team of playing, we should push forward here... so that at least the candidates are already kown.

DeepO

So do you think we should start elections soon or not?

As far as the election decisions go, it's up to each individual to assess their own situation, how much time they have, how much experience they have etc etc before they decide to run for a post.

Each contestant can post reasons why you think the others should vote for him, campaigning has always been a crucial part to the Civ3Demo game. If someone knows little or nothing about military command, or city planning then they should not try to run for Chief General or a City Planner-type job. If you have the skills and you feel you'll do a good job, then come forward, if you are unsure then it's still not a BAD thing to wait until the second round of elections when you've gained some experience in the game.

I don't know any of you guys personally, nor do I know any of the others on the teams personally, but I read their posts and have my own impressions of them, like I'm sure all of you do as well. And that's while I'll vote for whoever I think has represented themselves and their skills well.

I'm sure each member here will have the opportunity to hold a ministerial position SOMETIME in the game, unless of course they don't want to.

REMEMBER, each Chief from the Schola can appoint deputies to help him in his duties. Technically the Schola's were built so that the remaining members under the Chief could offer crucial advice, ideas, and carry out various small assignments. That's why they chose the branch of Schola that appeals to them the most, so they can make a difference in an area that they feel they have some familiarity with.

So I guess if you intend to run for a Chief position, then soon you'll have to state your intention to do so, so that way everyone has plenty of tiem to decide who they want to vote for.

**alva** · November 18, 2002, 06:00

Originally posted by notyoueither
Gonna be an aweful lot of talkin though. Especially when I unveil my plan for possible city spacing.

* Alva eagerly awaits any further updates/news on this subject *

**notyoueither** · November 18, 2002, 07:24

Written earlier and unable to post due to darkness falling....

Indeed, some Chiefs will need a lot of help as the game goes on. Well, one of them actually.

Economics is a massive job after a bit. Workers, build ques, city placement planning, etc.

However, the first 10 turns or so are going to be very slow. Not much to do on any given turn. Actually, make that more like 20 turns. I keep playing with accelerated production on. It will be off for this game. At any rate, it is an ideal time for any and most every major issue to be discussed amongst us all. That will help people learn and get to know each other.

The Diplomats though, they have lots to do already. There would be no problem with them deciding amongst themselves to put forth a Chief now. It might be a good idea actually.

Also, we need to confirm the player and the second. I'll go back to the other thread on that topic.

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