View Full Version : Soren Johnson on Democracy Games
Ginger_Ale Nov 02, 2006, 07:46 AM If Succession Games are modeled after rotating dictators, Democracy Games intend to model the chaotic politics of a modern democracy. These games are often played by over a hundred individuals, voting on various important issues and electing representatives to make the little decisions. Both single-player and multi-player Democracy Games have been run – with the latter version being conducted by teams running their little governments in closed, secretive forums. Rumors fly that some may have even abandoned “democracy” altogether!
Link to the article (http://www.civfanatics.com/articles/one_civ_many_worlds.php) written by Soren Johnson (co-designer for Civ3, lead designer for Civ4).
Just thought you guys might like to see it. :goodjob: I think we are quite familiar with that last sentence...
RegentMan Nov 02, 2006, 06:54 PM Those idiots... :D
Robi D Nov 03, 2006, 03:51 AM I thought it was known fact, not just a rumor:D
peter grimes Nov 03, 2006, 06:22 PM He was clearly referring to General_W and Chamnix usurping both the Domestic Ministry and Presidency from the sovereignty of the MIA people over the past 100+ turns...
Obviously, if fewer people were MIA, thing would have gone differently :lol:
Daghdha Nov 05, 2006, 12:55 PM Democracy?
Ansar Nov 06, 2006, 06:50 PM Democracy?
Exactly.
Can anyone remind me what that word means? :crazyeye: :p
classical_hero Nov 09, 2006, 08:56 AM I think it means that people just do what they want. ;)
Sir Bugsy Nov 11, 2006, 02:01 PM Anarchists rule!
Butterball Nov 12, 2006, 12:12 PM Anarchists rule!
I'll vote for that. :smug:
BB
Daghdha Nov 16, 2006, 10:30 AM I think it means that people just do what they want. ;)
Actuall it means making decisions without a formal leader ("an archos" means "without leader"). Bottom line is you have to find ways of reaching consensus, and the desired outcome is that everyone involved are at least somewhat content with whatever decision is made. That is contrary to the common misunderstanding reflected by c_h.
People "do what they want" when they are ruled by a leader/gov that do not represent their opinion and they don't feel part of the decisions being made.
RFHolloway Nov 16, 2006, 02:01 PM Spot the person trying to keep Bugs and I in check!
Daghdha Nov 16, 2006, 02:26 PM Spot the person trying to keep Bugs and I in check!
Shut up and remember who is the UN-rep here.
Beorn-eL-Feared Nov 16, 2006, 05:28 PM Shut up and remember who is the UN-rep here.
:lol: !!
xcl
General_W Nov 20, 2006, 06:51 PM He was clearly referring to General_W and Chamnix usurping both the Domestic Ministry and Presidency from the sovereignty of the MIA people over the past 100+ turns...
Obviously, if fewer people were MIA, thing would have gone differently :lol:
I resent the implication here Peter!!
Our stranglehold on power lasted at least 150 turns… :mischief: :evil:
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