Before implementing this new section Moderation would like to hear player feedback on both the substance and wording of the new rules. The proposed new section can be read in full below but in effect it codifies the roles of the Third World and World Congress Coordinator as they have existed for some time. The only notable change in terms of the the responsibilities of each of these roles is that Moderation (and not the World Congress Coordinator) will be tasked with overseeing World Congress elections moving forward.
In line with these new rules we believe it would be useful to appoint new players to both of these positions, given that they are both currently occupied by members of the Moderation team. Once we have taken feedback on the changes and implemented them, we will provide more information about this but in the mean time if you feel that you would be suitable for one of these two positions within the game then please get in touch with a Moderator through the forum or Discord.
Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on these changes.
The new section 8
Section 8 - Role-Play Coordinators
Moderation will endeavour to appoint players to coordinate role-play in two key areas of the game: the Third World and the World Congress. The primary responsibility of these players is to oversee and advise about role-play in these areas of the game and to coordinate role-play between players.
Section 8a - Third World Coordinator
1. The primary role of the Third World Coordinator is to coordinate and promote role-play in the "Third World" countries. As part of this role they are expected to provide players with advice and facilitate relationships between players to aid in the development of role-play.
2. While the ultimate decision to approve or deny Third World control requests lies with Moderation, the Third World Coordinator should be consulted when considering applications and provide advice to Moderation about a request. In offering this advice they should consider the appropriateness of a player request as well as whether it conforms to the historically role-played background of the country.
3. The Third World Coordinator has the opportunity to produce role-play in uncontrolled Third World countries. Where this power is exercised it should be done in a manner that is sensitive to the impacts of the role-play on neighbouring countries as well as the relationship to previous role-play in the country. If the Third World Coordinator wishes to engage in significant role-play in a country then they should still seek control in the ordinary manner.
4. Over time the Third World Coordinator should, using feedback from other players and their own judgement, offer advice and suggestions to Moderation about how the role-play experience in the Third World can be improved.
Section 8b - World Congress Coordinator
1. The responsibility of the World Congress Coordinator is to promote and coordinate role-play related to the game's intergovernmental organisation: the World Congress. As part of this role they are expected to take the lead in World Congress discussions as well as provide players with advice and support for engaging with the organisation.
2. The World Congress Coordinator shall have control over the role-play characters associated with the World Congress bureaucracy, in particular the General-Secretary. Through these characters they are responsible for moderating debate and driving discussion in the World Congress chambers.
3. Although the task of overseeing and calculating Security Council election results shall lie with Moderation, the World Congress Coordinator is expected to make efforts to engage players with the process of election and encourage role-play related to the Security Council.
