This poll is to propose acceptance of a new Law regarding the valid forms of instructions from Leaders to the DP. Discussion on this proposal can be found here.
If this proposed law is approved according to the rules for passing new laws, it will be inserted into the CoL at the next available section number, as administered by the judiciary.
The proposal is for one section on Valid Forms of Instructions from Leaders to the DP in several subsections:
If this proposed law is approved according to the rules for passing new laws, it will be inserted into the CoL at the next available section number, as administered by the judiciary.
The proposal is for one section on Valid Forms of Instructions from Leaders to the DP in several subsections:
- The only binding instructions are those given in the Forums, either in a gameplay instruction thread, or in a standing orders thread.
- Standing orders remain active while the player who posted them remains in the same office held when the orders are posted, or until superceded by a new standing order, or until cancelled. Once a turn using a standing order has been played, changes to that order must be announced in a new post, not in an edit to the original post. This prevents misunderstanding about when an order is posted. Standing orders can be superceded by gameplay instructions. Standing orders for all departments will be posted in a single, sticky thread in the main DemoGame forum.
- Gameplay instructions pertain to a particular set of turns to be played, and must be posted in the gameplay instructions thread for those turns. Gameplay instructions supercede any conflicting standing orders from the same department.
- To avoid situations of last minute changes possibly conflicting with actions already taken by the DP in game play, the DP will post a "play starting" response in the thread prior to starting play, and all changes to instructions must be posted in a new reply, not in an edit.
- Fuller participation in and enjoyment of the game being desired, the DP is encouraged to play the game during an on-line chat session, but is allowed to play offline when circumstances warrant. In furtherance of the goal of encouraging DP's to play online, the election office may request any candidates for office to post their policy on turn chats as part of the nomination or debate threads.
- During an on-line game play session (turn chat), the DP may request advice of any player. Any player may spontaneously give advice, which the DP is free to follow or not at his/her sole discretion. A non-binding spot vote of the council members (or representatives) present may be requested to obtain advice, but during play the only binding instructions are the ones posted in Standing Orders or Gameplay Instructions threads.
- Standing orders must not be of the form "no xxx without yyy department approval". The intent of the game is to have well thought decisions. Therefore decisions can not be deferred until game play time in this way.
- An instruction may be of the form "if xyz happens, stop play so discussion can be conducted", as long as it is possible to save the game without proceeding. This form of instruction can not be used for dialogs which require an immediate answer. The absense of such an order does not mean the game must continue, the DP may choose to stop the game and seek advice from the people at any time.
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I can't remember if a quorum is required for laws to be passed. This poll will be initially set for 2 days (48 hours) and if it needs to be left open longer to reach a quorum please contact the mods to change it.
Since the 2 days will occur longer than the time before the next TurnChat, please post all instructions in the gameplay thread, the proposed standing orders concept is not in force.
