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Whatever we do, it’ll be to find out when the alpha is out and we can run plenty of tests to see what works and what doesn’t. I look forward to the change then though don’t see us realistically being able to fine tune that until we have the data to do so.

Yeah. A limit of 2 deaths make sense when your faction is 40-50 people, but might make less sense when your faction is 100-150 people (I’m assuming that’s how big the factions are in the more modern playtests?)

Personally I’m looking forward to the Sad Clowns-Pot Smokers rivalry.

Way to bite the hand that feeds. This Congress is why you're in office! 😛

The Boise Sad Clowns, please.

A New Demographic "And you're certain that this will work?" "Positive, Mr. ConservativeElector2." "Don't call me that, comrade. You're in for the long haul now. Long live the revolution." "Uh... yes... exactly, Mr. SocialistElector2." And with that, it was official. CE2 recorded a video of himself lip-snycing to a BTS song and posted it on TikTok, trusting the algorithm to bring his face to younger voters and to convince them that his brand of compassionate conservatism is the right step forward for this country. Throwing Out Feelers The goal, lest it be forgotten, is not simply to win the presidency, but to change the trajectory of this nation as a whole. No longer shall the proletariat live in the shackles of their oppressors, not if Mr. Ackermann has anything to say about it. It seemed a crazy idea to craft a public image the way he has. That of a traditional conservative, a traditional member of the Republican Party. However, deep down inside he knew that the American public are not ready to elect the type of leader that they need and deserve. However, the transition must be one that is as seamless as possible. There needs to be some indication, to a careful observer, that CE2 is not just a traditional conservative. All the great flip-floppers like Tulsi Gabbard and Andrew Yang had parts of their platform that indicated a break from their party or expected political beliefs, and this difference, populist in nature, was enough to later become part of a grander justification for a shift in ideology. With that in mind, the decision is simple. CE2 will be appearing on the Tucker Carlson show, and discussing the automation of American jobs. He will take a decidedly pro-worker stance that we must protect American jobs from automation and from employers using technology to replace the average hard-working citizen. After all, it's a stance Tucker himself once took to the surprise of many. New York City CE2 hosts a non-traditional rally in New York City, inviting any politician from the state who would like to participate (outside of Rezi) to participate in "non-political debate" where the only rule on stage is that you have to debate something that is NOT political. Endorsement request: Hochul, again.

This has gotta be playtest, maybe in the history of the game so far, where the most out-nastying other players occurs. When I think that more backstabbing or robbing someone else of their opportunities, goals, or agency, you all seem to find another way. Y'all are just evil. I love it.

Hopefully it works out well. It doesn't seem like mine are very popular picks outside of Lambeau. But hey! Maybe they'll flourish with a great team name to match their coaching name 😛

I'm going to preface this with saying I don't actually watch the NFL at all nor know anything of its history outside of getting hammered when the Jags are apparently having a good season. With that being said, I'll be choosing my coach with a stringent criteria: who's name sounds the coolest or funniest? 1. Buck Shaw (sounds like a good southern gentlemen, perhaps? He sounds like he hunts and goes to church on Sunday morning) 2. Greasy Neale (probably greases the football when advantageous, absolutely brings a lot to the team) 3. Curly Lambeau (reminds me of the tasty Hardee's curly fries... yum...) 4. Walt Kiesling (his last name vaguely reminds me of Kissinger, which is funny) 5. Gene Ronzani (sounds like a new menu item at Fazoli's)

Mine will be in tonight!

There's about to be at least a football team more in terms of population 😉

Missing out on even the bigger cities like Richmond and Chattanooga has only guided me further away from the light that V wants me to see. Go small or go home baby. 1. Barrow (Alaska) 2. Alaska (Alaska) 3. Sioux Falls (South Dakota) 4. North Dakota (North Dakota) 5. South Dakota (South Dakota) 6. Boise (Idaho)

This may also be better to program so that way Anthony isn’t having to consider governors and where they fit into the process in the Congress in Session Phase, but instead those types of things stay in their proper lane during the Internal Affairs Gov actions phase.

Yeah, the way it works now with governors immediately voting feels very strange. Would you propose that ratifying take a governor action, or just that it be an optional action during that phase not requiring the governor to use up their action or actions? I can see the argument for both, but it seems more plausible for it to be “free” action.

Conservatives +3 might be the only thing that could help Hoover have even a slight chance of reelection, but the penalties from the economy AND party preference are probably going to guarantee he loses regardless. (with my limited analysis as an observer here 😛 )

Endorsement request: New York Governor Hochul

Campaign event 1 — emulating the best ”Mr. President…” the agent trailed off, looking towards the group of kindergarten children that ConservativeElector2 was reading to. “A second Doblet has hit the World Trade Center.” ConservativeElector2 kept his calm, nodded to the agent, and finished out the children’s story without causing any kind of fuss. *booming, commercial advertisement voice* THIS is exactly the kind of demeanor you want in a future President of the United States. Our nation deserves someone that can make our children feel safe while planning to take decisive action against all of those who oppose us, both domestically and overseas. ConservativeElector2 can do everything Bush did, and more. He can be the man to unite us together and lead us through these troubled times together and with a national identity that is unified in its March towards progress for each and every god-fearing American. Campaign event 2 — the campaign manager Robert simply could not believe it. This was IT. This was supposed to his one way ticket out of this horrendous, communist campaign and instead he’d only causes for his own people to rally around “ConservativeElector2”. But that wouldn’t do again, he needs to do something unequivocally illegal to get himself fired from the campaign without being fired into from the constitutionally mandated firing squad. That’s why Robert has organized a meet and greet exclusively with currently un-apprehended criminals to appear on a show where Christian believes they are just normal folks. This casual connection should create enough for CE2 to be suspected of some level of conspiracy or cooperation with these felons. After all, surely this couldn’t backfire on Robert in any way and actually turn out okay for the CE2 campaign, right? Campaign Event 3 — CE2 and Jvikings storm across Texas, pushing hard for the Trump vote without outright saying his actions were acceptable.

The southern teams coming to Anchorage to play are going to be in for a surprise with the weather. That’s an unfair advantage.

1. Richmond (Virginia) 2. Key West (Florida) 3. Idaho (Idaho) 4. Chattanooga (Tennessee) 5. Anchorage (Alaska)

Mine is coming tomorrow!! It’s a busy day for me unfortunately 😞

Sorry, my inbox must be full. I'll clear some up now.

… was?? Did Barb canonically kill Boris Johnson in this universe??

Perhaps it leads to an increase in RW/LW populist enthusiasm for the party of the former president, but a roll for moderate enthusiasm going the other way and also party preference and domestic stability. With a second roll for it giving the former president either a bonus (if acquited) or malus (if convicted) in the next election.

It would also start right after LBJ’s re-election, meaning that the field in 1976 would be wide open on both sides for a competitive primary.

He’s the modern day FDR versus Haley’s Hoover.