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==Voting and how it works==
 
==Voting and how it works==
  
* In various types of governments, some positions elected while some positions are appointed by the ruler.   
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* In various types of governments, some positions are elected by the people, while other positions are appointed by the ruler.   
* To Vote, you simply set your voting under "Paperwork" for whom you'd like to vote for in each of 4 categories (that vote is saved and you will continue to vote that way until you go back into "Paperwork" and change your vote): Ruler, General, Judge and Banker.
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* To Vote, you simply set your voting under "Paperwork" for the candidate you'd like to vote for in each of 4 categories (that vote is saved and you will continue to vote that way until you go back into "Paperwork" and change your vote): Ruler, General, Judge and Banker.
 
* You get 3 voting slots. Your top candidate will receive the most votes, your second candidate half that and the third a quarter. For example: a Troop Leader votes <b>Candidate A</b> in the first position, <b>Candidate B</b> in the second position, and <b>Candidate C</b> in the third position.  (Vote numbers vary by government types and position being voted for.)  That means  <b>Candidate A</b> would recieve 4 votes (hypothetical number), while <b>Candidate B</b> would recieve 2 votes and <b>Candidate C</b> would recieve 1 vote.
 
* You get 3 voting slots. Your top candidate will receive the most votes, your second candidate half that and the third a quarter. For example: a Troop Leader votes <b>Candidate A</b> in the first position, <b>Candidate B</b> in the second position, and <b>Candidate C</b> in the third position.  (Vote numbers vary by government types and position being voted for.)  That means  <b>Candidate A</b> would recieve 4 votes (hypothetical number), while <b>Candidate B</b> would recieve 2 votes and <b>Candidate C</b> would recieve 1 vote.
 
* The winner of an election is, of course, the candidate with the highest total of votes. In the case of a tie, the one with the higher prestige wins.
 
* The winner of an election is, of course, the candidate with the highest total of votes. In the case of a tie, the one with the higher prestige wins.
 
* You can also refuse to be elegible to be elected into any electable or appointable position.  You would select "Refuse to become":  <u>Ruler</u>, <u>General</u>, <u>Judge</u>, <u>Banker</u>, <u>Local Lord</u> or <u>Marshal</u>.
 
* You can also refuse to be elegible to be elected into any electable or appointable position.  You would select "Refuse to become":  <u>Ruler</u>, <u>General</u>, <u>Judge</u>, <u>Banker</u>, <u>Local Lord</u> or <u>Marshal</u>.
 
  
 
== Voting in a Monarchy ==
 
== Voting in a Monarchy ==

Revision as of 12:24, 10 August 2006

Elections work differently in each type of realm.

FAQ's

  • You are eligible to be elected even if you are wounded or at a Tournament.
  • You are not eligible to be elected if you are in prison or seriously wounded.
  • You are not able to vote if you are wounded, at a tournament or in prison.

Election Triggers

There are two basic circumstances which trigger an election: automatic monthly elections such as in Democracies, or ad hoc elections to fill a vacant (elected) position. (Not all vacant positions are elected; in many systems certain positions are appointed by the ruler.)

There are several things which will cause a person to lose his position, and so prompt an ad hoc election:

  • Stepping down
  • Retiring (Character deletion)
  • Going idle (not logging in for a week for local lords, or 5 days for those that hold council positions)
  • Being seriously wounded (in battle or by an assassin)
  • Being killed
  • Being imprisoned

In special cases, leaders can be protested out by the troop leaders of the realm, or removed from office by the Titans for violation of the game rules or abuse of authority.

Voting and how it works

  • In various types of governments, some positions are elected by the people, while other positions are appointed by the ruler.
  • To Vote, you simply set your voting under "Paperwork" for the candidate you'd like to vote for in each of 4 categories (that vote is saved and you will continue to vote that way until you go back into "Paperwork" and change your vote): Ruler, General, Judge and Banker.
  • You get 3 voting slots. Your top candidate will receive the most votes, your second candidate half that and the third a quarter. For example: a Troop Leader votes Candidate A in the first position, Candidate B in the second position, and Candidate C in the third position. (Vote numbers vary by government types and position being voted for.) That means Candidate A would recieve 4 votes (hypothetical number), while Candidate B would recieve 2 votes and Candidate C would recieve 1 vote.
  • The winner of an election is, of course, the candidate with the highest total of votes. In the case of a tie, the one with the higher prestige wins.
  • You can also refuse to be elegible to be elected into any electable or appointable position. You would select "Refuse to become": Ruler, General, Judge, Banker, Local Lord or Marshal.

Voting in a Monarchy

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Elected Once
General: Appointed by Ruler
Judge: Elected Once
Banker: Appointed by Ruler
  • The Ruler is voted for once, and they remain until they are removed in one of many different fashions. The Arch Priest(ess) is also elected once. The Ruler has the ability to appoint the Royal Treasurer (Banker), and High Marshal (General) when those posts are vacated.
  • Prestige carries with it great weight when voting for a new king; the most prestigious and aristocratic have far more say then the common soldier does. When voting for the judge, everyone's vote is equal.




Voting in a Tyranny

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Elected Once
General: Appointed by Ruler
Judge: Appointed by Ruler
Banker: Appointed by Ruler
  • As with monarchy, the ruler is elected just once; once elected, the ruler appoints all other positions in the realm.
  • The slight benefit for the average noble is that all votes are equal; no matter your rank or prestige. However, since all power ultimately lies with the ruler, it is not as much of a blessing as it would seem.





Voting in a Republic

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Elected Monthly
General: Appointed by Ruler
Judge: Elected Monthly
Banker: Appointed by Ruler
  • The Ruler and the judge undergo monthly elections.
  • Lords and those with positions enjoy a greater voice in who they choose to lead their realm compared to others. For judges, all are equal.






Voting in a Democracy

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Elected Monthly
General: Elected Monthly
Judge: Elected Monthly
Banker: Elected Monthly
  • All positions are elected once a month
  • All votes are equal.






Voting in a Theocracy

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Elected Once
General: Elected Monthly
Judge: Appointed by Ruler
Banker: Elected Monthly
  • The Ruler is elected once, the general and the banker are elected monthly. The judge is under direct appointment of the ruler.
  • Those of greater station will have greater say in who guides the productivity and safety of their realm. However, for rulers, all votes are counted equally.






See Also