B-001
Voter EligibilityEach registered user is an eligible voter and a valued citizen of The Ascendancy.
Active Rules of The Ascendancy
Section B: Base Rules
B-002
Turn ComponentsEach Turn consists of a voting phase and an intermission.
B-003
Proposed Rule SelectionDuring the voting phase of a Turn, a set of rules hand-selected by The Count & Balance Ascendancy Legislature will be voted upon.
B-004
Voting FrequencyEach eligible voter may vote as often as they like during the voting phase of a turn. Upon casting a valid vote, another vote may not be cast until a timeout period has elapsed. This period should be used for reflecting on the democratic process and appreciating the continued efforts of The Count & Balance Ascendancy Legislature.
B-005
Phase TransitionsThe voting phase will end and the intermission will begin once a total number of valid votes have been cast. This number will be decided by The Count & Balance Ascendancy Legislature and is subject to change at any time.
B-006
RatificationDuring the intermission, ballots will be counted and verified by The Count & Balance Ascendancy Legislature. The rule(s) with the most valid votes will be implemented into the game.
B-007
Turn TransitionsA Turn will begin at the discretion of The Count & Balance Ascendancy Legislature.
B-008
Criminal BehaviorAny elligible voter attempting to destabilize The Ascendancy or desecrate the political process through subversive methods including, but not limited to, voter fraud, vote manipulation, cyber warfare, or public disagreement with The Ascendancy or The Count & Balance Ascendancy Legislature will immediately forfeit all rights granted by The Ascendancy and will have all citizenship revoked.
B-009
Official CommunicationPrimary communication will be delivered at VoteRPG.com. Other official channels of communication are the Vote RPG Discord, r/VoteRPG, and @vote_rpg. Any other forms of communication are not officially recognized by The Ascendancy.
B-010
Financial SupportersAny voters willingly providing financial support to The Ascendancy via Patreon are greatly appreciated and may be granted additional privileges not covered by these rules.
Section D: Definitions
D-001
Timeout PeriodOne (1) hour.
D-002
Voting IncentiveTen (10) stickers.
Section R: Rule Additions
R1-001
Start GameThe game is active.
R2-005
Public DocumentsThe active rules will be made publicly available.
R3-004
Public Exit PollsThe current voting results will be made publicly available.
R4-007
Informed VotingProposed rules text will be displayed on the ballot.
R5-008
Territory ExpansionEligible voters may engage in land discovery.
R6-002
Voter IncentivesEligible voters will receive a Voting Incentive for each valid vote cast.
R7-027
Open ChambersEligible voters will be able to view previously failed proposed rules and vote on ones they wish to see in upcoming turns.
R8-030
Street LightingA toggle for light/dark mode will be added.
R9-025
Public Research GrantResources will be allocated to fund a laboratory focused on the research and uses of Orbs.
R10-026
Larger IncentivesAmends D-002 to “Ten (10) stickers.”
R11-011
Local ElectionsThe ballot will include mayoral candidates who, if elected, provide local policy changes.
R12-010
Voter IdentificationEach eligible voter will have a voter identification card that may be customized with personal details.
R13-034
Ascendancy MapA map of all territory claimed by The Ascendancy will be made publicly available.
R14-035
Daily Diligence ProgramEstablishes a program to reward eligible voters who participate in daily activities.