Term 1 Presidential Hut

[Chieftess]

If you read closely, I did post the IBT stats (year, gold, research, etc.). I wasn't going to fiddle with an old script trying to get it perfect.

As for what went on IBT - nothing really. It's the early part of the game (nothing was even built).

 

[Donovan Zoi]

Honorable Trade Minister,

Your objection to having the DP decide on trades in the absense of instructions is noted. Although it is a tradition that if orders are not posted the DP decides, there is a matter of honor at stake as well. Accordingly I have posted Presidential instructions to other DP's to stop if a potential trade becomes available and there are no instructions.

It would be better for the flow of the game if your office could predict some trade conditions under which it is acceptable to conduct the trade and continue, and post those instructions. We have an ongoing balancing act between ensuring all officials have the capability to perform their duties, and proceeding at a fast enough pace to keep the populace involved in the game.

Thank you,
DaveShack
President of Japanatica

Mr. President,

Thank you for your timely response that was sent to my office. For the record, since I was in the wrong for not posting instructions I have no qualms for any decisions you made within the first ten turns of the chat. Without my direction, you are indeed allowed to progress without my blessing.

After further investigation of the chat, I had determined that no major trades were made from turns 11-17 save for purchasing a worker for 30g(IIRC). However, I still find the extension of the chat needless, but that is my personal opinion. In the future, I will do my best to leave instructions that will ensure the 10-turn mark is achieved, but cannot promise more than that.

That said, please review
Ministry of Trade: Meeting Rome, which opens discussion on possible trades with the Red-Bordered ones. I will probably have to make a judgment call based on discussion, but we'll see how it goes.

Respectfully,

Donovan Zoi
Minister of Trade

 

[Donovan Zoi]

If you read closely, I did post the IBT stats (year, gold, research, etc.). I wasn't going to fiddle with an old script trying to get it perfect.

As for what went on IBT - nothing really. It's the early part of the game (nothing was even built).

Madame Vice President,

Now that you have answered to the lesser concern, would you care to address the charges of "trashtalking" the decisions of the public? I am ready and willing to submit my findings to eyrei as he had requested of Cyc.

Also, publicly expressing your wishes to "fire the Trade Advisor" and "Science Advisor" are unacceptable in your position(s) of leadership. We all know you are a pretty good civ player, but that is no reason to disrespect anyone in the game. Please keep this in mind.

Respectfully,

Donovan Zoi
Minister of Trade

 

[Donovan Zoi]

I invite you to join a very important discussion. Please participate.

Furuyama Gems

 

[DaveShack]

There have been several references to meeting a hypothetical 100 turn "quota" for the 1st term. I would like to point out that this would be a theoretical maximum, if turn chats were held every 3 days and we managed to complete 10 turns per chat.

It is not, and never has been, a Presidential goal to complete a certain number of turns in a certain amount of time. My previous response when this was being discussed was that a more realistic estimate is 60 turns, and that is hardly guaranteed. We need to feel free to stop when conditions warrant, and to be prepared to run a bit over when conditions allow it.

 

[Donovan Zoi]

Mr. President,

Seems as though trouble may be brewing in our capital. Please join the following discussion for your briefing.

Focus on Fanatikku: There's A Riot Goin On!

Respectfully,

Donovan Zoi
Minister of Trade

 

[Donovan Zoi]

There have been several references to meeting a hypothetical 100 turn "quota" for the 1st term. I would like to point out that this would be a theoretical maximum, if turn chats were held every 3 days and we managed to complete 10 turns per chat.

It is not, and never has been, a Presidential goal to complete a certain number of turns in a certain amount of time. My previous response when this was being discussed was that a more realistic estimate is 60 turns, and that is hardly guaranteed. We need to feel free to stop when conditions warrant, and to be prepared to run a bit over when conditions allow it.

Thank you for clarifying this, Mr. President, as I may have missed where you stated this sentiment before. Though I did not agree with your decision last night, yesterday's chat was proof that you do not wish to steamroll past Will of the People for the sake of unchecked progress. For this, I am grateful and I commend you for your balanced leadership to this point.

Respectfully,

Donovan Zoi
Trade Minister

 

[Donovan Zoi]

Wow, do I really have 6 out of the last 7 posts in here?

Mr. President,

Can you enlighten the good people of Japanatica as to when the next chat shall be?

Respectfully,

DZ

 

[MSTK]

Yes, he posted it.
Saturday 8/28 1600 PDT 1900 EDT 2300GMT 0100CET (Sunday)

 

[Octavian X]

Señor Presidente, may I request that a turnchat thread be posted soon?

 

[MSTK]

Señor Presidente, may I request that a turnchat thread be posted soon?

i kunkur!!

 

[GenMarshall]

Dave,

I wish to discuss a matter of urgententsy. I was notified that my city name Shorin-Ryu is not being used. In the city registery in the citizens registery. I listed Shorin-Ryu first and then Okinawa second.

Thanks CG.

PS, I have also sent you the copy of this post in your PM box.

 

[DaveShack]

Dave,

I wish to discuss a matter of urgententsy. I was notified that my city name Shorin-Ryu is not being used. In the city registery in the citizens registery. I listed Shorin-Ryu first and then Okinawa second.

Thanks CG.

PS, I have also sent you the copy of this post in your PM box.

I noticed the assumption in the city naming post that you wouldn't mind, and said to myself "yeah right, just about the same chance that it will rain in Arizona today -- slim to none".

The preferred name will be used, and it's getting close to time we should appoint a headmaster so that Epimethius can be sent to the office.