Re: [s-b] Grand Chancellor?

[Justin Ahmann <quesmarktion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Honorable Agoran Ambassador,
I in no way wish to deny that our Nomic has, as you so eloquently phrased it, "a hole-ridden ruleset".  This fact is true, and it is not just my method, but also my motive to my ascendency.  You have also observed, quite concisely, that the emergency rules are among the flawed.  My goal as Grand Chancellor is to, based on suggestions from the other members of my Nomic, restore B Nomic to a state by which its players may enjoy the game for what it is, without weekly interruptions of Emergencies.

What is needed now for B Nomic is a central authority; however, an omnipotent central authority in normal times is, in my opinion, contrary to the Spirit of the Game.  Your gracious proposal, though it would unambiguously give an entity the power to effect the necessary improvements to the ruleset, creates a situation under which it is flagrantly against the Rules to remove the higher authority.

Therefore, I am forced to deny this proposed solution to the problem of B Nomic.  I believe it would be no more effective than the Grand Chancellorship (as I have the power to correct the gamestate quickly if the solution is clear, whereas to run the problem through the channels of Agora would be too time-consuming to fix most problems in time), and would likely be more destructive to the game.

Sincerely,
Grand Chancellor Codae of B


----- Original Message ----
From: Josiah Worcester <josiahw@xxxxxxxxx>
To: spoon-business@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:42:14 PM
Subject: [s-b] Grand Chancellor?

Grand Chancellor of B,
Let us speak as representatives of the two fellow, friendly Nomics, B Nomic 
and Agora. I observe that your own Nomic has a hole-ridden ruleset, which you 
have used quite brilliantly to gain your role as Grand Chancellor. However, 
the dictatorship you retain is a precarious one, and not one I'm entirely 
sure you *wish* to retain.

It seems to me that one flaw in your Nomic's laws are that the emergency 
system is within the flawed laws. This leaves B Nomic tarnished at the 
moment, with an uncertain gamestate.

Allow us of Agora to help you, by creating the following rule:
{
This nomic submits to Agora as its benevolent protector.

Any protective decree of Agora that targets this nomic takes effect
as specified by the rules of Agora.

No action may affect the interpretation or existence of this rule in any way.
}

This rule would allow the stronger neighbor of Agora to act in your Nomic's 
better interest, regardless of the state of your Nomic.

Sincerely,
The Honorable Agoran Ambassador pikhq
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