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Alright, I found it. The latest option suggests solving all complex issues through public voting. The option itself is fine, it even reduces corruption, but considering that this could also affect the HeroesWorld setting... I'll have to go with the economic one, only now corruption will rise even higher =\

Has anyone received the "Talisman" issue?

Does it offer the choice of one of three classes?

no, choose one of two talismans: blue or green.

no, choose between two talismans: blue and green

Are you sure there isn't a red one?

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As funny as it sounds, in this case – yes. In our world, such things are prohibited because there is the UN, whose jurisdiction extends to all countries. And also international treaties. In the case of the Steelmen, none of this will exist.

So, I understand that the UN wasn't specifically involved in chemical weapons.
That is, if you don't sign the treaty, you can do anything you want?
Syria, for example, initially did not sign the convention, but no one patted it on the head, saying, "legally, you can use it, guys, because you didn't sign it."

The general case is somehow more interesting and closer to reality, and it is also more illustrative for my examples.

The general case is general because it is found everywhere and is understandable without additional consideration. As you yourself said, "I wouldn't use chemical weapons anyway," and so on.

Oh... well, now I realize the scale of the problem.
Apparently, I'm not immersed enough in the setting to evaluate the role-playing. I won't hide the fact that it makes me feel disgusted and nauseous to read how Ment describes in detail, savoring, how his heroes get high on heroin or something (this is sort of about the description where one says, "you're weak, it's too little, you're shaming the mushrooms"). But I still communicate with people on this topic. I've known Ment for a long time, he's a good person. I forgive him for this.
Siv, I understand your cry from the heart. In short, Ment's attitude towards the game does not meet your expectations. Is that correct?
From my point of view, it looks something like this. I came to help Revan create a setting for the upcoming expedition. Well, 30 days to answer questions, write the history of the country, and so on. Then it turned out that we have some kind of "game within a game." Why not. But no one warned whether to joke in it or not. I don't identify Ment with his country. He wrote a non-standard description in the form of a fairy tale with humor about the TKCP, well, that's good. This country is not interesting to me; I just ignore it. I don't expect it to be serious, to fit the setting, or to meet my expectations. And in general, I thought that after the start of the expedition, Revan would select all the countries, and we would just create the characters. I'm waiting for the expedition, damn it! :p

This weekend, a citizen's group calling itself Gun Owners of Sciencecracy has petitioned Congress with a controversial bill making gun ownership compulsory.

"While the Gun Owners of Sciencecracy have the safety and security of our people in mind, it would simply be impractical to enforce," comments Police Chief Gretel Barnes. "A better option would be to legalize, and encourage use of, concealed carry laws, which would allow responsible citizens to keep firearms with them at all times, on their person, to kill any wacko or their cousin who they think is threatening them."

"Compulsory gun ownership?! Concealed carry?! Are these fools nuts?!" rants an enraged Million Mummy March activist. "We don't need any of these things! What we need is complete gun registration, so that the government can track down dangerous people, like those people who possess unregistered weapons."

Am I right in understanding that the first option allows gun ownership without any restrictions, while the second involves some kind of strict control?

Someone wrote a non-standard description in the form of a humorous tale about the Faction, and that's good. I'm not interested in this faction; I simply ignore it.

Indeed! A simple and effective method to solve the problem! But here's the catch – Ment stubbornly does everything to make it impossible to ignore him, although this applies more to Revan than to me, but still. They created a council? And why wasn't I invited((( Well, then I'll create my own, yes, yes! Did Siever casually touch upon the topic of mushroom-slave creatures? I must definitely express my opinion that this is absolutely impossible! I've been ignoring Ment as much as I could, but his own council and all sorts of phrases like: "Well, things aren't that bad for me, there are corporations, please join the council" have finally driven me to the edge. And I think Revan too. Of course, our opinion is just the opinion of two people, but still.

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Am I right in understanding that the first option allows weapons without any reservations, and the second with some kind of strict control?

The first option allows weapons and encourages concealed carry. The second introduces registration.

Did I understand correctly that the first option allows weapons without any restrictions, while the second option involves some kind of strict control?

As I understand it,
the first option (which you didn't mention) requires everyone to have a weapon;
the second option legalizes weapons, encourages their use, and allows for concealed carry;
the third option involves full registration of all weapons.

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...they've finally driven me to the edge. And I think Revan feels the same way. Of course, our opinion is just the opinion of two people, but still.

It's good that we can discuss this publicly and find a solution to the problem.

Cop, in general, you see that the guys are asking you not to act like an idiot, because because of this, they are not interested in playing with you.

And regarding the mushroom slaves, I will now quote a popular saying, and you will immediately understand that it applies to you, guys :)

About Foma and Yerema

– Hey, Yerema, you're walking through the forest, and a bear comes towards you! What will you do?
– I'll hit him on the head with a club.
– And if you don't have a club?
– I'll climb a tree!
– And he'll climb after you!
– And I'll jump down!
– And he'll follow you!
– And I'll run and hide in a shed.
– And he'll break down the door.
– And I'll call for men!
– And the bear will roar – and the men will run away! So?
– Are you saying, Foma, that you want the bear to eat me?


So don't deny it like a child. You are adults, just move to the General field, listen to each other, and come to an agreement.

writes about how his heroes are getting high on heroin

I keep reading "heroist"...

Consul Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Lucius was born into a wealthy family in the city of Vitis (a province would later be named after this city). His mother held an important administrative post in the hierarchy of the Rex Ventorum corporation, and his father owned a significant plot of land in the east of the country, where under his leadership a large wine industry flourished, whose products were famous for their incomparable quality and excellent taste; however, the same could not be said about the prices – these drinks were purchased only by wealthy people.
From early childhood, the future consul proved himself to be a man of great intelligence and strong will. Lucius absorbed information very easily (and thanks to his parents' wealth had the best education), he was primarily interested in natural and formal sciences, but in addition to this, linguistics as well (by now he speaks several languages fluently). At an older age, jurisprudence and economics were added to this.
Consul Lucius is a young man of twenty-five years, calm and rational, with no health problems; during rare periods of "rest," he enjoys playing golf or, given a worthy opponent, board logic games (chess, xiangqi, shogi). Lucius is very loved by the people and regarded as a hero: in the second year of the Federative Republic's existence, by decision of the comitia, it was decided to award the young consul the title Pater Patriae (father of the fatherland).
"It may seem that Rex Ventorum is prospering, but it is not so. On the contrary, under the leadership of the board of directors, this country is moving toward its own oblivion" — Lucius, shortly before implementing his grand scheme.

Secretary of State Lee Young-ji

Age: 23
From: Anhui
Old regime social class: white
Lee Young-ji is a good example that in Rex Ventorum, anyone can achieve a high government position, both women and representatives of national minorities. Of course, for this, one must possess the appropriate skills and mindset.
Lucius and Lee Young-ji met at a press conference dedicated to the global economy and current problems of the political situation in Actea five years ago. Back then, the future consul immediately noted this girl's qualities: good memory, quick wit, remarkable thinking abilities, responsibility, diligence, tactfulness. Even then, he decided that Lee Young-ji would become part of the future government, and thanks to his charisma, it was not difficult for him to convince the girl of the correctness of his endeavors and make her a loyal ally.

Secretary of the Treasury Titus Larcius

Age: 56
From: Latium
Old regime social class: green
In the era of corporatocracy, Titus Larcius was the owner of about 55% of the shares of the "Imperium" bank - the second largest capital in the country. After the creation of the federative republic, this organization was reformed into the federal reserve system of Rex Ventorum.
"I am a patriot. And as a person devoted to my country, it was painful for me to observe the destructive policy of the board of directors, so when Cornelius Sulla, that noble young man, initiated me into his plans, I could not help but support him".

Secretary of Defense Quintus Acilius

Age: 62
From: Atlantis
Old regime social class: white
Quintus took this position immediately after the death of his predecessor in a terrible car accident that occurred six months ago. Before the creation of the federative republic, he served in the RVAF and participated in many local and international military conflicts.

Secretary of Commerce Christopher Howard

Age: 40
From: Atlantis
Old regime social class: white

Secretary of Homeland Security Argus Zetronian

Age: 43
From: Ostia
Old regime social class: white

Population: 40.5 million people.
Ecology and environment: 19th (only worse in Discordia and Salus).
Employment: 1st.

Decimus Julius Sulla

Age: 63
From: Latium
Old regime social class: green
The richest man in the country, surpassed in influence only by the consul. Praetor of the Ventorum province and full owner of the Ventorum Heavy Industries corporation, also the only member of the former board of directors of Rex Ventorum on whom the reformation of the country had practically no effect (the others are either dead or serving life sentences in prison; two are also fugitives). He was Lucius's main ally during the removal of the board of directors; by virtue of a "special agreement," he is exempt from paying taxes.
Population: 21.1 million people
Ecology and environment: 6th
About seventeen centuries ago, on the territory of the current Anhui province, there existed a small but independent and very peaceful kingdom called Meijing. Many historians agree that the inhabitants of this country share common roots with the inhabitants of modern Shailion; however, they have not yet succeeded in supporting their theories with physical evidence.
The inhabitants of this country were famous for their culture, magnificent music, beautiful dances, deep and thoughtful religion and customs, unusual cuisine; they were known for their pacifism and benevolence and never sought to appropriate the goods of others.
At that time, the modern territory of Rex Ventorum was divided among a large number of tribes, small kingdoms, and city-states, and therefore Meijing was always under threat of invasion from its more aggressive and less civilized neighbors. For many years, the soldiers of Meijing managed to defend themselves successfully, primarily thanks to architectural and other scientific advantages; however, the independence of this country ended on the day when the disciplined legions of Ventorum stepped onto its borders.

Praetor Kim Ji Choi

Age: 68 (at time of death)
From: Anhui
Old regime social class: gray
In his policy, the first praetor of Anhui was a staunch conservative; he hindered the development of modern culture in every way, preferring traditions; to counter crime, he increased the number of law enforcement forces and developed industry primarily. The economic well-being of the province undoubtedly grew, as did order, but people continued to feel oppressed—of course, not like under the old regime of Rex Ventorum, but they still wanted more freedoms. At sixty-five years old (two years ago), Kim Ji Choi died of cancer.

Praetor Shin Si Yon

Age: 31
From: Anhui
Old regime social class: gray
After the death of Kim Ji Choi, Shin Si Yon took the place of praetor. Unlike him, the new praetor was guided by more liberal views (moderately; things such as marital infidelity are still prosecuted by law) and gave preference primarily to the entertainment industry and tourism. In just one year, the province was radically transformed.
She is the third woman in the history of the Federative Republic to hold such a high government position (the first was Lee Young-ji, the second Emilia Augusta).
She belongs to a political bloc whose main goal is the protection of the environment and the ecology of the country.

Cuisine
The main food of Anhui residents since ancient times has been rice; it is present during almost every meal of Anhui families. A large part of the cuisine consists of vegetables and fish products; previously, local residents caught fish themselves and it was always in abundance, but recently they have had to buy more from foreigners (pollution of sea waters, activity in Discordia). Red pepper and soy sauce are very common. Also, unlike many other provinces and countries, eating dog meat is customary here.


Crime

Unfortunately, the leadership of the second praetor had not only positive consequences but negative ones as well. This is primarily related to the decrease in the influence of the police and government over the population and the expansion of civil rights. The bulk of lawbreakers consists of organized crime groups covering themselves with private businesses. In addition to the distribution of drugs and other illegal goods, these organizations engage in racketeering, murder, intimidation, etc. They are known for their cruelty.

Pop Culture
After the death of the conservative Kim Ji Choi, the culture of Anhui began to develop rapidly. Primarily this is cinema, music, fashion; numerous subcultures emerged among the youth, and in many corners of the country, an interest in the culture of Anhui was born.

Members of the most popular pop music group in Anhui.

Population: 28.4 million people
Ecology and environment: 5th

Sport

In this province, meeting a runner in the morning or evening is not uncommon; thanks to successful advertising and leadership policy, a sporty lifestyle is very common among the residents of this province. Visiting fitness clubs is considered the most popular activity for people. Griffonia is the sports center of Rex Ventorum; it is also the main center for the production of sports nutrition and equipment.

Praetor Emilia Augusta

Age: 26
From: Griffonia
Old regime social class: white
Winner of Miss Actea four years ago. After her election, she successfully implemented her ideas regarding the province; the statistics speak for themselves: health indicators among the residents of Griffonia jumped sharply, and almost no people suffering from obesity remained.

I keep reading "Heroes" related content...

Boost your self-esteem, don't react if it's written with a lowercase letter.

~~I wrote with a four-year outlook in mind.
~~ I never had territories outside the continent.

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green

When I was writing the very first part about Rex Ventorum (back in the days of corporatocracy), I was thinking about how to name the wealthiest class of the population – green or blue. I settled on blue, but now I'm confusing myself.

I seem to have lost my post with stories about different factions, but then I saw that Revan was already adding to it in the first post. So, we should add 2 to the Mushroom Kingdom section; after all, it's also a story.

Done.