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This is my first forum game idea, so forgive any noob blunders. Basically, this is one of those "respond to the post above you" games, however instead of encouraging short and simple replies, this one is more for longer and more complex responses. Basically, the point of the game is to topple the regime/rule/governance of the poster above you. Be it through a coup, rebellion, assassination, impersonation or any other method (no need to stay serious - if you have some entertaining but crazy idea, go for it). After you describe how you take power, give us a short rundown of your own regime or government. How does it work, what kind of establishment is it? Rules: - BZP rules apply (obviously) - No references to actual historical groups. That's a can of worms that better stays closed. - No "undefeatable" regimes. Your rule must be toppled somehow. You can make things hard for the next poster, but don't make it impossible through some contrived reason. - Don't directly insult the ruler above you. No need to go easy - you are toppling their regime, after all - but don't flame. On the same page, don't take the post below yours personally. Toppling your regime is the point! - Don't assume that the regime of the user above you (or anywhere in the thread) mirrors their real political views. If someone goes full bond villain and rules the world with an iron fist, that doesn't mean they're a bad person. It just means they're playing a forum game. - Don't use the exact same method or strategy twice, be it for governance or taking power. It would quickly make this pretty bland. No "I establish a second empire identical to the first" or "I topple you like I did last time" (Recommended by Rache) - Less of a rule and more of a guideline, but please try to avoid duels, meaning the same two users toppling one another several times consecutively. Sure, the results of such duels might be amusing, hence it not being banned outright, but give others a chance! - Might be expanded if need be, I'm open to suggestions from people more experienced in this. This is in no way restricted to the real world and real scenarios. Any fictional universes, worlds, tech, magic, creatures etc may be used. If you wish to change the fictional universe, you can topple the regime of the previous poster and then describe your own regime as a separate thing instead of being the successor to the previous one, however this must be clearly stated. If someone before you has a regime relatively grounded in reality and on earth, you can't turn into the magical dragon-king of the K'thzaak stellar empire in the Andromeda galaxy without explicitly stating that there is a universe break happening. I'll kick things off with a less than serious entry: In the grim future of 1977, the factions of the world have splintered off into groups constantly waging multiple wars. Many governments are trying to control their citizens with implants, drugs or mind-control rays. Rampant experimentation has turned almost every species of animal dangerous and violent. Cities cover a relatively small surface area and are walled, instead growing upward or underground. I was just your average, everyday cybernetically enhanced soldier fighting for whichever faction until a wound sustained in combat damaged my mind control device. Having realized I regained my free will, the doctor operating on me, being secretly a member of a resistance group, left the device turned off (if tampered with on purpose, the devices explode, this injury disabled it through dumb luck). I am recruited into the resistance, and through prowess on the battlefield and charisma, rise in the ranks and become a highly outspoken leader. However, this resistance isn't your picture-perfect collection of goody-two-shoes freedom fighters. Instead, they too want to instill their own tyrannical rule. Over the course of several betrayals and deals, I weaken most global super-powers while also causing the rebels to succumb to in-fighting. At this point the general population hates both the governments and the rebels, so I incite my own rebellion, resulting in the fall of the tyrannical powers. I establish a new global empire of which I am the monarch. I completely replace all of my organic material, sans brain, with cybernetic components and thus become immune to aging. I spur my loyal subjects to integrate as many just augmentations into themselves as possible, leading rise to a new global super-race of cyborg humans. Crime is punished severely, and I build a massive cult of persona by personally leading my armies in combat, which is always broadcasted to the people. Since most of the cybernetic implants used at this point in history glow in all kinds of pretty colors, the regime saves tons of energy by getting rid of public lighting in settlements. I outlaw all political parties, organised religion, unions and private military companies. I fund project aimed at developing several ecosystems of cybernetic animals which are friendly to my citizens, which makes Zoos once again return to their role of entertainment facilities rather than being military training grounds. Privately owned companies are a concept which I support, however there is a high level of government oversight to prevent corruption. Government bodies do not, however, regulate research, as risks must be taken in the name of progress. Ban human testing? Uphold health and safety regulations? Nonsense! I support a culture which disregards personal safety and places the tenets of progress and unity above all else. I do not wish to eliminate "the individual", rather strive for a world where every individual comes to believe in unity for their own reasons. However, I believe fear to be a valid reason, thus all outspoken supporters of independence and separatism are dealt with publicly. In the bright future of the 1980's, the grand terran empire unites the whole planet, and I rule with an iron fist. A really really pimp, glowing iron fist. So, feel free to topple my regime, and all other regimes. Remember, you can always take revenge and rebuild. If you as a ruler happen to die whenever the next poster overthrows you, you always are either revived or you reincarnate. Viva la revolución! Disclaimer: This has nothing to do with actual political, historical or military events that have happened or are happening. Everything within this thread is a work of fiction. Please, nobody get offended!
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(Approved by Windrider) This is the game for making crazy conspiracy theories about virtually anything, it works like this: Player 1: The next player has to make a conspiracy theory about gravity Player 2: Gravity is a plot by the CIA to keep us on Earth. And so it goes. Post a conspiracy theory about whatever the previous player offered you, and give the next player something new in return. One word of advice: "The government" is obviously the source of many real-life conspiracy theories, but in order to avoid monotony, I advice you to also give mole men, aliens and the like a go as well, and most of all to have fun. So with that out of the way, let's get started. The next player has to make a conspiracy theory about Bicycles.
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