appelb 2 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 With the election call expected over the weekend, is anybody working on this scenario? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 We intend to create a PM4E Canada 2011, using the latest PM4E engine (Australia 2011). Any feedback on issues, et cetera, welcome. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! With the election call expected over the weekend, is anybody working on this scenario? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottM 111 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 We intend to create a PM4E Canada 2011, using the latest PM4E engine (Australia 2011). Any feedback on issues, et cetera, welcome. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Looking forward to it. I enjoy the PM4E games a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
appelb 2 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well, Tony, there's not much that I can tell you that you probably don't already know. The economy will play a big role in the campaign, so should be an issue. Jet fighters too, for sure. Here is a few issues http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/9020293.html I want to be one of the first to buy this game, so let me know the minute it comes out. I've been around since this was 80soft and just sold P4E, so any discounts for a longtime customer? ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Please include the Rhinoceros Party, they have 12 candidates this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Please include the Rhinoceros Party, they have 12 candidates this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 18 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 May I also suggest that when viewing election results, it says the party name or abbreviation next to the candidate name? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
appelb 2 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I always hoped they'd figure out a way to show the individual results of each candidate down to the vote. When I've seen candidates at 40% and 40% win, I've often wondered by how much they won. 10 votes? 100 votes? 1 vote? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tippins 2 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Some important issues will most likely be: Economy, ethics, Libya, LIB-NDP-BLOC coalition, military spending, and business tax (specifically the corporate tax cuts). Consider increasing Harper's experience to five (unless this is reserved exclusively for PM's with majorities) Consider decreasing Harper's integrity to two (This is a tough one. There have been several small ethics issues recently. Harmless on their own, but significant when combined.) Layton's stamina should be decreased due to his illness. I'd prefer a President Forever-style election night, with a map of all ridings flipping colours as the evening progresses. Something akin to this (except with metropolitan areas separated and enlarged): http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/10/cbc_maps_election_results/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 The game engine we'll be using has this. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! I always hoped they'd figure out a way to show the individual results of each candidate down to the vote. When I've seen candidates at 40% and 40% win, I've often wondered by how much they won. 10 votes? 100 votes? 1 vote? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Do you mean the local candidates' names? Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! May I also suggest that when viewing election results, it says the party name or abbreviation next to the candidate name? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks - noted. On Harper's Integrity - I tend toward erring on the side of caution with this one, and so giving him the same as in 2008. A higher than average Corruption rating (a new campaign attribute) is possible, but several minor scandals don't really suggest that to me. Open to debate on this. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Some important issues will most likely be: Economy, ethics, Libya, LIB-NDP-BLOC coalition, military spending, and business tax (specifically the corporate tax cuts). Consider increasing Harper's experience to five (unless this is reserved exclusively for PM's with majorities) Consider decreasing Harper's integrity to two (This is a tough one. There have been several small ethics issues recently. Harmless on their own, but significant when combined.) Layton's stamina should be decreased due to his illness. I'd prefer a President Forever-style election night, with a map of all ridings flipping colours as the evening progresses. Something akin to this (except with metropolitan areas separated and enlarged): http://www.blogto.com/tech/2008/10/cbc_maps_election_results/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 To those with the 2008 version: Which 2008 map do you prefer, the Regular or Wonk version (and why)? Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Wonk, as it's more in depth, but it can be a bit overwhelming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Any suggestions for interviewers? We currently have: CTV News CBC Newsworld The National CBC Radio Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkstriker 1 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I also enjoy the Wonk map in preference to the older map because of the ability to micromanage smaller regional groups of ridings, especially in the complex political/cultural areas of Quebec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patine 385 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Any suggestions for interviewers? We currently have: CTV News CBC Newsworld The National CBC Radio Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Global News? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
appelb 2 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I much prefer the Wonk map as it's more realistic. I also wish they could do the flipping back and forth thing. Like when you're watching each individual poll result come in, the riding goes back and forth between 2,3,or even four candidates. Can that be simulated? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Added. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Global News? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluetory 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Any suggestions for interviewers? We currently have: CTV News CBC Newsworld The National CBC Radio Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! I could also recommend Global TV but I think the four you have are good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottM 111 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I prefer the wonk map, too. It makes the lists of ridings in the more densely populated areas such as Ontario and Quebec feel much more manageable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluetory 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Thanks - noted. On Harper's Integrity - I tend toward erring on the side of caution with this one, and so giving him the same as in 2008. A higher than average Corruption rating (a new campaign attribute) is possible, but several minor scandals don't really suggest that to me. Open to debate on this. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Agreed re: scandals. They don't seem to have gained traction with the electorate at the time the election was called. That doesn't stop government ethics from being an issue of high or very-high importance however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluetory 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 To those with the 2008 version: Which 2008 map do you prefer, the Regular or Wonk version (and why)? Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! Wonk edition. I find it's more realistic for regional purposes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin_270 627 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes. Election night has streaming results, including at the constituency level. Anthony Burgoyne Lead Designer 270soft.com Where gaming gets political! I much prefer the Wonk map as it's more realistic. I also wish they could do the flipping back and forth thing. Like when you're watching each individual poll result come in, the riding goes back and forth between 2,3,or even four candidates. Can that be simulated? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matvail2002 803 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I also find the Wonk Map more realistic. BTW, Layton should be given a 2 on stamina. Ignatieff should be a 3 on experience, Layton a 4, Harper a 5, Duceppe a 5, May a 3. For the French language bonus, let's put Harper, Ignatieff and Layton at +1, May at 0 and Duceppe at +2. Other medias: Radio-Canada TVA A-Channel OMNI TV CITY TV Endorsers for each "Wonk" region: The Globe and Mail The Toronto Star The National Post The Vancouver Sun The Province The Winnipeg Free Press The Star-Phoenix The Calgary Herald The Edmonton Journal The Toronto Sun The Ottawa Citizen La Presse Le Devoir Le Soleil (Quebec City) Montreal Gazette The Chronicle-Herald MacLean's Canadian Labour Congress Council of Canadians FTQ Fraser Institute Montreal Economic Institute Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives David Suzuki Foundation Greenpeace Sierra Club An idea, on very small margins, could we ask for a recount as in real life? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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