Dudebro Pyro
Posts: 755
7/3/2017
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I'm a professional Fixer. And, to my great dismay, Debates are mostly honest (discounting the possibility to prepare some elements in the crowd beforehand). There is a thread to find potential partners, but it is utterly non-predetermined and obnoxiously risky.
So I thought, let's change that!
According to various polls, about one-third of those actively engaged in the election are literally Fixers. Another ten to twenty percent are actively engaged in raising angry mobs to discourage people from voting against their candidate.
Yes, many may prefer going into debates in a proper, honest fashion. But I'm sure many would like a slightly more, eh, convenient way to go about this, without all the uncertainty and hassle of facing in public someone with whom you haven't reached a proper agreement in private beforehand.
Also I'm sure most forum-goers are active enough to max out their level when going about this the proper way - this will just speed things up a bit, for those so inclined.
Simple enough. Either post the template below and wait for someone to contact you, or peruse the existing posts to find a partner.
Things to note:
- Don't attack your opponent! When preparing the hall, pick either the honest (oh, the irony) or defensive option.
- For optimal benefit, the winner should pick the debate strategy that carries a bonus for the given venue - and the loser should pick respectively. On top of being more profitable, this simplifies organisation quite a bit since there's no need to negotiate who will pick which debating strategy - the game will tell you that.
- One person has to lose a debate - so in the interest of fairness, each debate should be reciprocated. It's up to you and your partner to decide who wins/loses first, but afterwards, the roles must be reversed in a second debate.
Basically, win one, lose one, don't be mean.
Profile link:
Candidate:
Mostly active:
Since there are quite a few social action back-and-forth exchanges, it's useful to know the approximate times during which you will be likely to be replying promptly to debating actions. Make sure you either specify times in London time, or explicitly mention your time zone.
If any of that changes (e.g. you max out your level, or will be online at a different time) please update your post!
If people feel this subverts the election too much, let me know. But, like I said above, nothing about this electoral process is remotely fair in-universe - so why should that be limited to storylet flavour text? Our social actions are just as much part of the election, so why should we play by the rules?
Happy debate fixing!
edited by Dudebro Pyro on 7/3/2017
edited by Dudebro Pyro on 7/3/2017
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Spare Starveling Kitties always welcome. I collect them.
For that matter, send me your unwanted cat boxes too.
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Suhe Gul
Posts: 200
7/3/2017
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I like this idea. Lets fix all the debates. I would be willing to do some fixed debates.
profile link is in my signature. I am supporter of implacable detective and I check the game at least once an hour between GMT noon and midnight, well sometimes I will be around even until GMT mornings 
edit: I got my influence to 15 so I dont need to debate. my thanks to dudebro pyro for this thread and being my debate partner.
edited by suhe gul on 7/6/2017
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I am open to social actions except affluent photographer and loitering.
Correspondent and willing to make orphanage calls.
Want a sip of cider? http://community.failbettergames.com/topic20425-want-a-sip-of-hesperidean-cider-heres-how.aspx
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Gillsing
Posts: 1203
7/3/2017
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Fixing debates sounds perfectly reasonable. Our 'fellow citizens' will do whatever we tell them to do. Just give them some wine, a good story, and a pat on the back.
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Teaspoon
Posts: 866
7/3/2017
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It's a social action, and you have to wait for the other person to respond.
This can take all day.
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Alt%20Ern
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Barse
Posts: 706
7/3/2017
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Tom Davidson wrote:
In my case, I was invited to debate and responded immediately. But now see no way to actually continue. Is that normal? Am I waiting for the person who originally invited me to do something?
Yup, it's now their turn to respond. It's a 3 or 4 action back-and-forth between the two debaters. Hopefully they'll get on it soon!
In my experience it's best to coordinate beforehand to make sure both parties are about to bash the whole thing out quickly, for everyone's convenience.
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Suhe Gul
Posts: 200
7/3/2017
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now seeing complaints about how long it takes to do debates, I understand the reason dudebro pyro requested adding the times you are online. and it is working like a charm. also win one, lose one is for player sanity not something in character. I cannot imagine leaving something like this to chance.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/suhe%20gul
I am open to social actions except affluent photographer and loitering.
Correspondent and willing to make orphanage calls.
Want a sip of cider? http://community.failbettergames.com/topic20425-want-a-sip-of-hesperidean-cider-heres-how.aspx
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NinjaComedian
Posts: 202
7/4/2017
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Hark DeGaul wrote:
I would be very interested in partnering either Hark or Your Aunt for debates. Both are Temperance Campaign supporters (Hark a Fixer, Your Aunt a Campaigner) although Hark is currently engaged in a debate so partnering with Your Aunt may be easier and would give us both greater rewards.
I'll send an invite to Your Aunt for a debate. As you were gracious enough to partner up, feel free to win the first debate.
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Teaspoon
Posts: 866
7/4/2017
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I've had a grand total of one debate so far, which I lost. I think I'd be in for this.
DTC supporter.
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Alt%20Ern
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Amneiger
Posts: 16
7/4/2017
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Well, this looks convenient and useful. I would be happy to engage in mutual beneficial agreements for the enrichment of all.
Profile: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Amneiger
Candidate: Implacable Detective
Times available: I check back periodically throughout the day. (Tomorrow specifically might not be good though, since I'll be on a plane.)
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Amneiger
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