This is a follow-up to the proposal post, for characters to ICly argue to Youmi, Nama, and Doro why Hathaway's proposed solution is a good idea. The winning vote was to propose the empresses marry each other, so all arguments must be in support of this solution. Arguments are due 28 February 23:59 UTC.
WHAT DO I DO?
Submit a unique argument for why the empresses should marry in the comments below. Arguments must be between 50-250 words and must be submitted as a summary of what your character would ICly say. Characters may submit arguments in a group or solo. There will be a subthread for anyone looking to group up below!
UNIQUE ARGUMENT?
This means that your argument should not be for the same reasons as anyone else. Because each submission must be a unique argument, you may only be involved in one comment, so choose carefully!
For example, if the solution was to make the Hanabiran national animal a hamster, you could not argue it should be because hamsters are cute if that was already someone's argument; you must choose a different argument, such as hamsters' propensity for chewing wood would be a boon to the logging industry.
You may choose a related topic as well; for example, hamsters being cute because they are small if someone argued that hamsters are cute because they're soft.
WHAT ARGUMENTS NEED TO BE MADE?
Nama and Youmi must be given solid reasons why their marriage will benefit each empress and empire. If you need help thinking of something they could offer each other, looking over the dossier description of each empire may help.
THE SOLUTION WAS ALREADY VOTED ON. WHY DO WE NEED ARGUMENTS?
The mods will be using an algorithm to determine how effective the solution is. What the empresses think of it and how successful it is depends on both quantity and quality of the arguments, as well as other ~secret~ factors. In other words, if only one person submits an argument (and that argument is "because I like hamsters"), the solution will fail. So get brainstorming!
I DIDN'T VOTE FOR IT, BUT I STILL WANT TO ARGUE FOR IT. CAN I?
Absolutely! Characters who decide to help the majority despite their qualms may certainly argue for it.
WHAT IF MY CHARACTER DOESN'T AGREE?
If your character wouldn't argue for the marriage solution, then they certainly don't have to! If they would actively argue against it or for a different solution, you may handwave that they did, but we are only accepting arguments for the winning solution.
Jason could add to Negotiator power? He's been reminded a lot about his own experiences with a near civil war and could possibly add to this conversation by explaining that the land he comes from was in a similar situation and that the two groups had to come together in order to defeat a great enemy. He'd point out that not everyone was happy with it at first, but that the combined combat strength and experience of the two groups is what helped them prevail.
He might also mention that while it wasn't a marriage -- the two groups in question DID have an exchange of leaders to learn about each other and learn to trust each other that way. It worked out well for them and he has a strong feeling the same could happen here.
sure thing!! i have two other people (zarya and lucina) who are going to be joining the group as well, i'll write a draft up tomorrow with everyone together
It looks good. Probably the only other detail he would make sure to mention would be that IF they hadn't come together then both groups would have been destroyed.
Hey!! I just saw that Jason is involved in Veronica's argument too; it looks like characters can only be in one argument, according to the rules. I've already talked this over with Veronica's player, so just let me know which argument you'd like Jason to be officially involved in!
Well crap. My bad too! Jason actually knows Veronica so would be more likely IC to be with her when she puts forward her points. So I'll keep Jason with her.
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axiology2018-02-21 06:42 pm
not sure if this fits with the military angle BUT...
He might also mention that while it wasn't a marriage -- the two groups in question DID have an exchange of leaders to learn about each other and learn to trust each other that way. It worked out well for them and he has a strong feeling the same could happen here.
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Should I let Veronica's player know?
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