CURRENT IC DATE: 21 to 27 February 2021
Welcome to “America the Beautiful”, an American Political and Character RP where players can explore the intricacies of government, from the cloak and dagger politics of the capital, to plainspoken compromise in the heartland, to the gritty in-and-outs of running some of the world’s greatest cities.
The year is 2021, the election is over yet division remains. President Arnold Wolf, one of the most controversial in American history passed away in mid-2020, though his legacy lingers. In the fall, Nathaniel Richardson, Republican Governor of Florida narrowly defeated former Democratic Vice President Robin Diehl Jr. while losing the popular vote. In the House of Representatives, a Republican wave carried on the coattails of a suburbanite President, has unseated Speaker Simone and triggered her early retirement.
The Senate had been split 50-50 before the sudden and tragic death of Republican Senator Jon Ronson, who's seat remains vacant until it can be filled by special election in March, capping the end of the first hundred days with what will be the most important Senate special election, perhaps, in history.
Both sides are angry, yet the stage is set to require their collaboration. As his hand is lifted from the bible, those around, mutter sighs or clap fervently, with a sense of frustration for some or of hope for others. The battle lines are already drawn as in three short months, Wisconsin will decide if control in Washington shall remain split or if the President's party deserves a federal trifecta. Where do you land in this? It is up to you to decide how you will manage in this climate. Will you oppose his policies from the left? Champion them on the right? Or try and chart a middle path amid one of the most polarized periods in American History?
Play in the Cabinet or the inner corridors and echelons of power emanating from the White House. Or choose to be a Senator, Governor, Congressperson, Mayor or any other figure with a hand in today's politics. Or run for office, from dogcatcher to the Presidency to fight for your own slice of the American Political landscape. Create an original character, make history and steer them through... America the Beautiful.
The year is 2021, the election is over yet division remains. President Arnold Wolf, one of the most controversial in American history passed away in mid-2020, though his legacy lingers. In the fall, Nathaniel Richardson, Republican Governor of Florida narrowly defeated former Democratic Vice President Robin Diehl Jr. while losing the popular vote. In the House of Representatives, a Republican wave carried on the coattails of a suburbanite President, has unseated Speaker Simone and triggered her early retirement.
The Senate had been split 50-50 before the sudden and tragic death of Republican Senator Jon Ronson, who's seat remains vacant until it can be filled by special election in March, capping the end of the first hundred days with what will be the most important Senate special election, perhaps, in history.
Both sides are angry, yet the stage is set to require their collaboration. As his hand is lifted from the bible, those around, mutter sighs or clap fervently, with a sense of frustration for some or of hope for others. The battle lines are already drawn as in three short months, Wisconsin will decide if control in Washington shall remain split or if the President's party deserves a federal trifecta. Where do you land in this? It is up to you to decide how you will manage in this climate. Will you oppose his policies from the left? Champion them on the right? Or try and chart a middle path amid one of the most polarized periods in American History?
Play in the Cabinet or the inner corridors and echelons of power emanating from the White House. Or choose to be a Senator, Governor, Congressperson, Mayor or any other figure with a hand in today's politics. Or run for office, from dogcatcher to the Presidency to fight for your own slice of the American Political landscape. Create an original character, make history and steer them through... America the Beautiful.
QUICK LINKS
The Out of Character • The In Character • The Congressional Docket
Please note: Roster of Characters is listed on the OOC
THE RULES:
1. The OP's words are the words of the Gods, but these Gods are not infallible, you can argue your position in a civil way but in the end their decision is final.
2. No real people or celebrities as characters. There is no Bernie Sanders that you can play. As per the introductory note, politicians post-Reagan do not exist, or have been replaced with generic stand-ins: you can play them, should you wish. Records and history are the same, including statistics, save in the places where player-characters have brought about a change.
3. Regarding absences- If you, for whatever reason, must take a leave from the roleplay-that is of course fine. But please inform us ahead and how long it may take. If you are found to have just up and left the RP, we may have to simulate how you character act in votes per say, especially depending on their importance.
4. When it comes to writing; please do it well. We expect a certain level of quality with your posts. One or two sentences will not be acceptable, but we can be permissive-if your character is engaged in conversation, a sentence is fine
5. Please make characters of quality and substance. We don't want Mary Sue flawless characters who are 30 year olds, models, former sharecroppers with military service earning a medal of honor and then returning from Iraq to attend Harvard. Those characters aren't very fun to play or interact with. But on the other hand-no sabotage characters. Just because you hate Democrats, don't make a hopelessly corrupt and scandal-ridden Democrat with no redeeming qualities. Character models also have to be googleable, no photoshopped models, if we can't google your character model you can't have them!
6. No cheat-edits. Once you've made an IC post, leave it. Edits to formatting are all right along with typos, but don't try to change anything major compared to what you have already written, especially if it has already been responded to. If your character said it in public, it must stay. Gaffes happen, after all.
7. If you are not sure if something is legal or okay, ask OOC first. Always better to check-and there is limited leniency for things that are obviously bad.
8. No events that directly affect another character without permission first. In essence, avoid physical altercations and outrageous "accidents". Assassination is banned, any external action taken against politicians will take place in the form of an event.
9. No meta-gaming. Do not let the OOC influence the realism of your character's actions. If they are in a closed situation in which information is limited, they cannot state specific statistics, for example.
10. PG-13 limit. Per site-wide rules, nothing too saucy or racy. You know it when you see it.
2. No real people or celebrities as characters. There is no Bernie Sanders that you can play. As per the introductory note, politicians post-Reagan do not exist, or have been replaced with generic stand-ins: you can play them, should you wish. Records and history are the same, including statistics, save in the places where player-characters have brought about a change.
3. Regarding absences- If you, for whatever reason, must take a leave from the roleplay-that is of course fine. But please inform us ahead and how long it may take. If you are found to have just up and left the RP, we may have to simulate how you character act in votes per say, especially depending on their importance.
4. When it comes to writing; please do it well. We expect a certain level of quality with your posts. One or two sentences will not be acceptable, but we can be permissive-if your character is engaged in conversation, a sentence is fine
5. Please make characters of quality and substance. We don't want Mary Sue flawless characters who are 30 year olds, models, former sharecroppers with military service earning a medal of honor and then returning from Iraq to attend Harvard. Those characters aren't very fun to play or interact with. But on the other hand-no sabotage characters. Just because you hate Democrats, don't make a hopelessly corrupt and scandal-ridden Democrat with no redeeming qualities. Character models also have to be googleable, no photoshopped models, if we can't google your character model you can't have them!
6. No cheat-edits. Once you've made an IC post, leave it. Edits to formatting are all right along with typos, but don't try to change anything major compared to what you have already written, especially if it has already been responded to. If your character said it in public, it must stay. Gaffes happen, after all.
7. If you are not sure if something is legal or okay, ask OOC first. Always better to check-and there is limited leniency for things that are obviously bad.
8. No events that directly affect another character without permission first. In essence, avoid physical altercations and outrageous "accidents". Assassination is banned, any external action taken against politicians will take place in the form of an event.
9. No meta-gaming. Do not let the OOC influence the realism of your character's actions. If they are in a closed situation in which information is limited, they cannot state specific statistics, for example.
10. PG-13 limit. Per site-wide rules, nothing too saucy or racy. You know it when you see it.
ADMINISTRATORS
Sarenium (OP) • Dentali • Vaquas • New Cobastheia • Alozia • Greater Arab State • Jovuistan
Administrators are responsible for decision making within the RP, they collectively manage polling, special events and son on. They are your last source of appeal if you have any issue within the RP. Do not hesitate to contact any of the above with any question or issue as you may have.
MODERATORS
Kelvinsi • Velahor
Moderators are involved on an as-needed basis, and help to moderate the OOC/IC and review applications.
Sarenium (OP) • Dentali • Vaquas • New Cobastheia • Alozia • Greater Arab State • Jovuistan
Administrators are responsible for decision making within the RP, they collectively manage polling, special events and son on. They are your last source of appeal if you have any issue within the RP. Do not hesitate to contact any of the above with any question or issue as you may have.
MODERATORS
Kelvinsi • Velahor
Moderators are involved on an as-needed basis, and help to moderate the OOC/IC and review applications.
THE COMPOSITION
- Code: Select all
[box][align=center][img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/Seal_of_the_United_States_Congress.svg/170px-Seal_of_the_United_States_Congress.svg.png[/img]
[size=150][SHORT TITLE][/size]
[size=200][b]A BILL[/b][/size]
[size=120]To [LONG TITLE][/size]
[size=85][b]Sponsor:[/b]
[b]Senate Sponsors:[/b]
[b]House Sponsors:[/b][/size][/align]
[b]Total Expense:[/b] <ONLY USE THIS SECTION IF THERE ARE SPECIFIC ENUMERATIONS, POLICY CHANGES RESULTING IN EXPENSES DO NOT NEED THIS, BUT IF YOU ARE SPECIFYING A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS, PLEASE USE THIS SECTION -- Delete this if not using>
[b]SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE[/b]
[list]This Act may be cited as the "[SHORT TITLE]".[/list]
[b]SECTION 2: [CONTENT][/b]
[list][CONTENT][/list]
[b]SECTION 3: [CONTENT][/b]
[list][CONTENT][/list]
[b]SECTION 4: [CONTENT][/b]
[list][CONTENT][/list][/box]
LIST OF MOTIONS
I move to...
take up the [Short Title] - Brings up the legislation in question, for debate.
amend the [Short Title] with [Text of Amendment(s)] - Amend legislation, be sure to specify where the terms in question are being edited and how.
proceed to a vote on the [Short Title] - Proceed to a vote on the item of legislation.
table the [Short Title/Amendment In Question] - To Table is to Neuter, the amendment or legislation is tabled and therefore removed from debate. It may be raised from the table via a suspension of the rules.
return to Committee the [Short Title] - To return legislation to Committee, keeps the legislation alive for future debate, but returns it for further Committee Consideration. You need to RP it's return should you wish.
end the questioning period - Ends the questioning period on legislation and opens the floor to speeches on the matter. A motion to vote comes after.
amend the [Short Title] with [Text of Amendment(s)] - Amend legislation, be sure to specify where the terms in question are being edited and how.
proceed to a vote on the [Short Title] - Proceed to a vote on the item of legislation.
table the [Short Title/Amendment In Question] - To Table is to Neuter, the amendment or legislation is tabled and therefore removed from debate. It may be raised from the table via a suspension of the rules.
return to Committee the [Short Title] - To return legislation to Committee, keeps the legislation alive for future debate, but returns it for further Committee Consideration. You need to RP it's return should you wish.
end the questioning period - Ends the questioning period on legislation and opens the floor to speeches on the matter. A motion to vote comes after.
ASSORTED RULES AND NOTES
