The Writers' Block

[Candensia]

Think there's room in the issue base for a debate regarding cash bail / pretrial detention?

I think it might be an interesting way to influence the insurance stat.

[Tepylona]

Thank you for your advice. Yes, autarky is a closed economy. The second issue is meant to be similar to the period before and during the early stages of WWII, where the U.S. tried to remain neutral. I've made a few changes to the second issue, and my idea is this: one of your allies tries to draw you into a big war that will probably cost a lot of lives on your behalf. One of your advisors recommends declining the call to arms, and to further @@NAME@@'s neutrality by removing some of your foreign aid from other countries. Another advisor recommends accepting the call to arms, building up the military, and giving away even more foreign aid. And the final advisor recommends what I think is the most interesting option: instead of just being neutral, they propose @@NAME@@ goes into full-blown isolation, removing ALL foreign support, creating a closed economy (which is, again, autarky), and preventing immigration, thereby becoming self-sufficient and distant from international conflicts.

Hm, I see. It feels like there's likely some issue that goes something along those lines, but so far I can't find any. It's a good idea, and seems like a decent enough premise as I see it. I can not however say much else until you draft it on the forums, since your idea's skeleton seems to depend a lot on how you deliver it in the draft - definitely can work though, and has great potential to be interesting. Just make sure that it's unique from other international dilemmas and try not to violate player autonomy, and you're good to go. Best of luck!

Thank you for all the help. I'll get writing the issue pretty soon, I imagine. I've checked the issue, and issue #301 also includes the isolationism idea, so I'll make sure to spice it up to make it unique. Again, thank you some much for the help!

[Midand]

Are there any issues that exist detailing cosplayers or people in costume with fake guns being accosted by the police that think they're real and pose a threat? Looking into returning to issue writing again.

[Westinor]

Are there any issues that exist detailing cosplayers or people in costume with fake guns being accosted by the police that think they're real and pose a threat? Looking into returning to issue writing again.

There are a few issues about fake guns (one being this issue, and another about 3-D printed guns), though your premise as it stands sounds unique. I can't find anything having to do with cosplayers and fake guns right now.

[Trotterdam]

Are there any issues that exist detailing cosplayers or people in costume with fake guns being accosted by the police that think they're real and pose a threat? Looking into returning to issue writing again.

There are a few issues about fake guns (one being this issue, and another about 3-D printed guns), though your premise as it stands sounds unique. I can't find anything having to do with cosplayers and fake guns right now.

I think you got the wrong link. You're looking for #488. Though now that I look at it, it assumes that the guns are already not realistic-looking, as it mentions "bright orange sci-fi inspired toy guns" still causing problems.

[Westinor]

There are a few issues about fake guns (one being this issue, and another about 3-D printed guns), though your premise as it stands sounds unique. I can't find anything having to do with cosplayers and fake guns right now.

I think you got the wrong link. You're looking for #488. Though now that I look at it, it assumes that the guns are already not realistic-looking, as it mentions "bright orange sci-fi inspired toy guns" still causing problems.

Yep my mistake. whoops haha

[Midand]

Are there any issues that exist detailing cosplayers or people in costume with fake guns being accosted by the police that think they're real and pose a threat? Looking into returning to issue writing again.

There are a few issues about fake guns (one being this issue, and another about 3-D printed guns), though your premise as it stands sounds unique. I can't find anything having to do with cosplayers and fake guns right now.

I think you got the wrong link. You're looking for #488. Though now that I look at it, it assumes that the guns are already not realistic-looking, as it mentions "bright orange sci-fi inspired toy guns" still causing problems.

Ah, thanks. I also did a bit of digging and couldn't find much in the way of issues based on cosplayers. (though I could still be wrong)
I guess I could probably steer the issue towards the public mistaking the actual costume itself to be more dubious.

[Minskiev]

Is there an issue on airline companies becoming state-owned, after, say, a plane (by a private company) carrying important diplomats crashed, due to a cut corner to reduce expenses?

Just making sure.

[The Sakhalinsk Empire]

There are a few issues about fake guns (one being this issue, and another about 3-D printed guns), though your premise as it stands sounds unique. I can't find anything having to do with cosplayers and fake guns right now.

I think you got the wrong link. You're looking for #488. Though now that I look at it, it assumes that the guns are already not realistic-looking, as it mentions "bright orange sci-fi inspired toy guns" still causing problems.

Ah, thanks. I also did a bit of digging and couldn't find much in the way of issues based on cosplayers. (though I could still be wrong)
I guess I could probably steer the issue towards the public mistaking the actual costume itself to be more dubious.

I know this is based on Darrien Hunt. It may be in bad taste so I suggest you hold off making the issue.

[Candlewhisper Archive]

Think there's room in the issue base for a debate regarding cash bail / pretrial detention?

I think it might be an interesting way to influence the insurance stat.

None springs to mind. Sounds like a good idea.

[Westinor]

Are there any issues dealing specifically with the humanitarian aspect of selling weapons like napalm bombs (or rather, specifically napalm bombs) to other nations to use in war/any problems or overlap that idea has with the one issue about the one weapon that somehow messes up a person's guts to kill them? Would a background premise be sufficient enough to distinguish the idea (i'm thinking like a war between two nations, you're already selling the weapon, something like the napalm bomb use in the Vietnam War)? Also any possible suggestions for an issue involving napalm in general would be appreciated

[Trotterdam]

Are there any issues dealing specifically with the humanitarian aspect of selling weapons like napalm bombs (or rather, specifically napalm bombs) to other nations to use in war/any problems or overlap that idea has with the one issue about the one weapon that somehow messes up a person's guts to kill them? Would a background premise be sufficient enough to distinguish the idea (i'm thinking like a war between two nations, you're already selling the weapon, something like the napalm bomb use in the Vietnam War)? Also any possible suggestions for an issue involving napalm in general would be appreciated

We already have issues about inhumane weapons (#211, that you alluded to), and issues about selling weapons to foreign nations (#562). I don't see what's to be added by making an issue about both at the same time.

I suppose we don't have an issue about napalm specifically, as opposed to weapons that are controversial for some other reason, but it would be very hard to make that subject distinct enough to avoid overlap.

[Westinor]

Are there any issues dealing specifically with the humanitarian aspect of selling weapons like napalm bombs (or rather, specifically napalm bombs) to other nations to use in war/any problems or overlap that idea has with the one issue about the one weapon that somehow messes up a person's guts to kill them? Would a background premise be sufficient enough to distinguish the idea (i'm thinking like a war between two nations, you're already selling the weapon, something like the napalm bomb use in the Vietnam War)? Also any possible suggestions for an issue involving napalm in general would be appreciated

We already have issues about inhumane weapons (#211, that you alluded to), and issues about selling weapons to foreign nations (#562). I don't see what's to be added by making an issue about both at the same time.

I suppose we don't have an issue about napalm specifically, as opposed to weapons that are controversial for some other reason, but it would be very hard to make that subject distinct enough to avoid overlap.

Ah, I see - makes sense. I might take a stab at trying to get that right, but we'll see. Thanks!

[Frieden-und Freudenland]

I would hereby like to congratulate Australian rePublic for being condemned for his issues. Way to go, buddy! You should have thought twice before you had our leader mooned

[Honeydewistania]

Is there an issue about the people not being interested in reading state media? Like subscriptions to the @@CAPITAL@@ Herald at an all time low, how to make it better etc

[Trotterdam]

Is there an issue about the people not being interested in reading state media? Like subscriptions to the @@CAPITAL@@ Herald at an all time low, how to make it better etc

#1011.

[Honeydewistania]

Is there an issue about the people not being interested in reading state media? Like subscriptions to the @@CAPITAL@@ Herald at an all time low, how to make it better etc

#1011.

Ah, crap. Thanks

[Westinor]

Are there any issues on abstinence-only sex education? I'm thinking there likely is, though I can't seem to find one at the moment - I've been thinking of writing a followup issue.

[SherpDaWerp]

Are there any issues on abstinence-only sex education? I'm thinking there likely is, though I can't seem to find one at the moment - I've been thinking of writing a followup issue.

#200 is about sex education generally, with options that institute abstinence-only sex ed.
#840 is (I think) a followup to #200.1 wherein people teach abstinence in disregard for the government's wishes

[Westinor]

Are there any issues on abstinence-only sex education? I'm thinking there likely is, though I can't seem to find one at the moment - I've been thinking of writing a followup issue.

#200 is about sex education generally, with options that institute abstinence-only sex ed.
#840 is (I think) a followup to #200.1 wherein people teach abstinence in disregard for the government's wishes

Alright, thanks. I've got something else in mind

[Jutsa]

So, two quick and somewhat oddball questions, but uh...
1) Is it possible to have drugs be legal but cannabis not be? And
2) Is it possible to have cannabis be legal but not smoking?

I'm pretty sure the answer to both is yes, but I wanted to ask to make sure.
Not entirely sure if a solid issue could be made from either of these, though the second one might be interesting?

[The Free Joy State]

So, two quick and somewhat oddball questions, but uh...
1) Is it possible to have drugs be legal but cannabis not be? And
2) Is it possible to have cannabis be legal but not smoking?

I'm pretty sure the answer to both is yes, but I wanted to ask to make sure.
Not entirely sure if a solid issue could be made from either of these, though the second one might be interesting?

Theoretically, both would be possible (although, I'm finding it hard to imagine a scenario for the first). The second one seems more possible to me.

[Honeydewistania]

Are there issues on negative/positive portrayal of LGBT people on media?

[Noahs Second Country]

Are there any issues based on the Waco Siege? The big issue being that one team was trying to peacefully evacuate children from the compound, but eventually the situation escalated into a suicide/fire situation when they tried to forcefully empty the compound with tear gas, killing 50+ people, most being children. I could even see this being a 3-5 issue chain, honestly.

The issue structure would be something along the lines of:

How should the government treat dangerous hostage situations?

1. peace negotiations

2. force them out with nonlethal force

3. use lethal force

EDIT: I know 836 (based of the People's Temple) exists, I think I can work around the issues presented there to create a unique situation.

[Merni]

About the effect line of issue 780 ("Vexing VAT"), option 3:
"The richest individuals apparently buy nothing but noodles and toilet paper."
This doesn't make sense to me. As far as I know, VAT is charged when you buy a good or service, you don't file a return and get charged based on what you report buying (unlike income tax), so if the rich are buying luxurious goods then they have pretty much no option but to pay VAT. This leaves two possibilities:
1. The rich are buying from the black market. But this option also reduced the Black Market stat (modestly enough that I needed to click Detail before I could see it), so that doesn't seem right.
2. The rich are actually not buying luxurious goods any more, which seems implausible.

Forgive me if there's some Western cultural reference here!