Draft 1.2
[title] The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
[validity] Has capitalism; does not have digital currency
[description] You and your family are at a Maxxmas party held by your Minister of Mirth, Merriment and Income Taxes when your Great-Aunt -- overcome by too much Maxxmas cheer -- begins castigating your host for not decorating in traditional Maxxmas colours, lamenting "It's like you don't even understand the holiday!". Suddenly, you hear some sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, outside: a band of merry Maxxmas carollers!
[option] As the urchins polish off 'O, Little Town of @@CAPITAL@@', the adorable leader of the group hobbles forward on a crutch. "Beggin' yer leadership's pardon, but can I just say I feels so gratified to see you an' yours all together. Tha's what Maxxmas is -- fam'ly an' friends, sharin' goodwill an' 'appiness. Whether yer a toff or an 'umble personage like me. Who needs posh gifts or a warm blanket -- long as yer wiv fam'ly?"
[effect] happiness is all being miserable together
[option] An urchin in a top hat and slightly worn waistcoat steps forward. "But, as I say to me more hintimate friends, Maxxmas is a time for 'elpin' those of lesser means than meself. And, if I may say so @@LEADER@@, if someone of such quality was seen givin' to good causes, your charitable nature would be an example to all those who so esteem you." He rattles a donation tin.
[effect] @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ believe 'tis better to give than to receive
[option] "Here, take it and go!" snaps the Minister of Big Business and Social Inequality, dumping one @@CURRENCY@@ into the tin. "@@LEADER@@, darling, Maxxmas is a time for fabulous parties, finalising big plans and getting ready for next year. Talking of which, how about that investment to my department? Oh, I must have left the plans by the champagne fountain. Silly me!"
[effect] all work and no play makes parties very dull
[option validity] alcohol legal
[option] "Here, take it and go!" snaps the Minister of Big Business and Social Inequality, dumping one @@CURRENCY@@ into the tin. "@@LEADER@@, darling, Maxxmas is a time for fabulous parties, finalising big plans and getting ready for next year. Talking of which, how about that investment to my department? Oh, I must have left the plans by the champagne fountain. Silly me! Oh, come on -- one treat won't break the ban..."
[effect] all work and no play makes parties very dull
[option validity] alcohol illegal
[option] "I'll tell you what Maxxmas is for," laughs your brother, seizing the urchins' donation tin and bolting the door. "Presents! Presents piled ten stories high, all with my name on: diamond-studded watches, cashmere suits and a private helicopter. Maxxmas only exists so you can show people you care by buying them presents. Only presents are a valid expression of love!"
[effect] children asked by parents to 'guess how much I love you' ask for the cash value
[option] "Talk about greed!" scoffs your uncle, who is currently hoarding a whole turkey for himself. "You don't need presents; Maxxmas is about one thing! The big family dinner. A bad Maxxmas dinner ruins the day and a good one heals families -- it must be taught in schools: that moist roast turkey... and crispy potatoes... and dessert..." He keels over, saliva forming a puddle.
[effect] antacids top everyone's Maxxmas list
[option validity] does not have Vegetarianism
[option] "Talk about greed!" scoffs your uncle, who is currently hoarding a whole nut roast for himself. "You don't need presents; Maxxmas is about one thing! The big family dinner. A bad Maxxmas dinner ruins the day and a good one heals families -- it must be taught in schools: that rich savoury nut roast... and crispy potatoes... and dessert..." He keels over, saliva forming a puddle.
[effect] antacids top everyone's Maxxmas list
[option validity] has Vegetarianism
[option] "Haven't we forgotten that Maxxmas is a religious holiday?" screams your niece. "We should celebrate the way that the early Order of Maxx did: by gathering in sackcloth and ashes, holding hands and silently condemning all displays of gaudy commercialism, self-indulgence and violence."
[effect] Pater Maxxmas is said to deliver self-judgment rather than silver jewellery
[option validity] religion legal
[option] "Shh!" hisses your Aunt, covering your Uncle's mouth with her hand. By her side sits a TV magazine with a series of films marked off: 'It's Too Soon for Maxxmas', 'I Can't Wait for Maxxmas', 'It's Finally Maxxmas', and 'Oh, Just Sod Off Maxxmas'. "I'm watching. This viewing gets better every year. Everyone would be much happier if they stopped making a fuss about it. Just grab a TV dinner and the remote."
[effect] Maxxmas is colloquially known as Zombie Day
Still no effect line for option 5A/B, or 6.
... I know. A lot of options. But, there are 2 doppelgangers, and no-one will receive more than 7, some 6. And they're all really, really short.