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r/Democraciv: a government of redditors plays Civilization V (self.civ)

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At r/democraciv we are running an experiment to see if Reddit users can form an elected government which will manage an Empire in Civ V. We have a constitution which forms the basis of our government.

A key value in our project is community engagement. To that end, we have 5 elected Ministers who can (and will) create many more positions which will need to be filled by common redditors. These may include City Mayors, Military Generals, Religious Leaders, Prime Minister, Ambassador, and Treasurer. I say 'may include' because all of this is up to the Ministry to establish.

Speaking of our Ministry, we just completed our first, highly competitive, elections. We had 10 Candidates, who were thoroughly vetted by our independent press (more on that in a moment) and formed detailed, well-thought out policies and visions for government.

We have an independent press (that is always looking for members) who grilled the candidates on everything from the contentious Tall vs Wide debate, to Military Policy, to how Great People should be used.

In the end, elected a Ministry who's first task will be to start the vote for which Civ we will play as and create more Governmental Positions.

We encourage anyone and everyone to come join in on the fun a r/democraciv!

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[–]cannonballrunnerWe are the exception! 89 ポイント90 ポイント  (1子コメント)

This is hilarious and awesome at the same time.

[–]VVillyD[S] 13 ポイント14 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thanks! We are getting ready to decide the Civ and start campaigning for Mayors, General, etc soon, so there is still plenty of room for community participation

[–]NaberRend 46 ポイント47 ポイント  (1子コメント)

How I picture a typical meeting ending at /r/democraciv

[–]VVillyD[S] 13 ポイント14 ポイント  (0子コメント)

That video is oddly specific and applies WAY to well for me to consider it coincidence.

[–]intangiblesniper_ 19 ポイント20 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I love it. Can I be a concerned citizen?

[–]VVillyD[S] 11 ポイント12 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Concerned citizens are the best kind

[–]TheMorninGlory 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Hope there will be a way to watch!

[–]ManWithABeard 7 ポイント8 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Ah like the good old democracy games form civfanatics.com :)

[–]ThyReformerReformation through flame 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Yeah, those were good.

[–]wlievens 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Good times

[–]ThyReformerReformation through flame 17 ポイント18 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I might be interested. I'm fairly familiar with Civ-based role-play (/r/CBRBattleRoyale, /r/CivHybridGames, /r/CivWorldPowers, all of which I moderate), and this is certainly something different, something unique.

The problem that emerges is time - on top of real life and some intensive redditing, I barely have any time left. But I'll make sure to check this one in the near future. Seems really interesting indeed.

[–]Munkles 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I really hope someone will be making a video of all this properly narrated like a documentary.

[–][deleted] 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I was the least-voted-for candidate and I heartily recommend this project!

[–]Best_Towel_EUex-minister 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I was not and I heartily recommend this project!

[–]MagnaCaesar 7 ポイント8 ポイント  (3子コメント)

This is really great! How does one get involved?

[–]Servo112 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Just visit the subreddit and subscribe! We're always trying to emphasize as much community engagement as possible!

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Visit r/democraciv. Read the constitution to get familiar with the basics of how the government works. Then you can read about the Ministers or, in more depth, here or, in even more depth, here. Then you can check out the bills which have been introduced. Very soon we will be voting for the Civ and electing our first Mayors, Generals, etc.

[–][deleted] 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

inb4 running a deficit on turn 50

[–]SomniaStellarumyoutube.com/dsamborski 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Quick question, how are you documenting the game? I wouldn't mind chipping in with some naration if you wanted someone to do that (Similar to what the Battle Royale does). I usually have a Civ V game going on my channel at all times so it would fit in with that.

Should this be part of the press corp?

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

That would be awesome. Read the Press Mission Statement/Recruiting Post on the sidebar and send me a message if you are still interested.

[–]11711510111411009710The Exception 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

So I don't have a computer to really play on ATM but I might want to participate, so would I just join a party and vote on things? I couldn't play at all if it came to that, though

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Yes, just check out the Sub and support candidates/officials you like and vote!

[–]CrazyLeprechaun 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (3子コメント)

Civ 5 is the only Civ (aside from the original and test of time) that I have never played. How do you feel about having an ignorant citizen as part of your democraciv?

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

The voting and community engagement is mostly about the government. The candidates and governmental officials are the only ones who really need to have Civ V experience. It'd be great to have your voice involved!

[–]daneelr_olivaw 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Is there a reason why you haven't played Civ V ?

[–]CrazyLeprechaun 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I've never gotten around to it really. Besides, there are other Civs, particularly the "classic" civs. that still hold my attention pretty well. Until quite recently I played Civ II and Alpha Centauri almost exclusively. I still play a game or two of Civ II every year. I played a few Civ III games recently, actually. In my mind Civ IV marks the first major departure from the classic Civ formula that I really adore.

I would say that the lack of unit stacking was the reason I haven't played Civ V, but that is only the reason I didn't buy it right at release. By all accounts it made for a different, but equally good 4x experience.

[–]DarkSim_ 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

It might be interesting to release the first turn save so that people can play the game by themselves, and see how the democratic process differs to their own choices.

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'd like to see save files released periodically through the whole game. It would allow for more transparency, allow people to explore in detail what's going on, and let people who disagree with the government's decisions to try doing better.

[–]justdefi700 GPT FTW!! 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

MFW /r/ModelUSGOV

[–]Jobby2 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Heya, is this trying to win the game at all costs? Or is it a case of trying to win it in the way that the people decide? So trying to win without the use of nuclear weapons and trying to kill where possible etc or is it, we want a government and people to decide how best to win the game?

[–]TyrialFrost 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I am personally only voting for candidates that support the use of nuclear weapons against the civs that oppressed my ancestors thousands of years ago.

[–]VVillyD[S] 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Totally up to the government and, ultimately, the people who elect it

[–]Nathafae 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Can't wait to get involved in this. Just have to finish finals first. I'll be back soon!

[–]HellSurvivorsonghai how's it going 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'll play, this looks great

[–]ryy0want to dream of flight, was taught to dream of *infrastructure* 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

If this one proves to be successful, imagine if we have several subs like this in a multiplayer game.

[–]lolhawk 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Cool idea! Is there an opposition party, and if so, how will it be incorporated?

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

We are a bit too early to have defined parties (although there are the seeds of them are forming). I'm sure that they will develop as we get larger and more complex.

[–]devdot 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (1子コメント)

So what's the difference to /r/CivGovernment ?

[–]VVillyD[S] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

We are focused on making one government to play a game against the AI. If we are successful, we may expand to have multiple Civs controlled by competing governments, but right now or focus is to successfully create one.

r/CivGovernment is trying to have many different governments controlling each Civ in a game, I believe (I'm not involved there).

[–]DougieStar 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Can't wait for Marbozir to be elected prime minister, then he switches ideologies to autocracy, fires his cabinet, declares martial law and wins the game, leaning a trail of salty, salty tears behind him :-)

[–]Mythpunk 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Cool!

[–]Gum_Disease 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Does this mean there needs to be a press conference if someone wants to demolish a road to build a mine?

[–]Servo112 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

No, those are up to the Mayors of the city that they effect

[–]Stirfried1 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

But roads can go through mines

[–]UpstateNewYorkerWill my gold horde carry into Civ VI? 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (3子コメント)

Do you mind posting updates here as well? Especially using Alien Blue, I tend to forget to check subreddits other than this one

[–]VVillyD[S] 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (2子コメント)

We plan to make posts similar to the Battle Royale

[–]ThyReformerReformation through flame 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Excellent.

[–]UpstateNewYorkerWill my gold horde carry into Civ VI? 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thank you! :)