Let's ruin an Alter Ego's life! - Page 2

Krylo · 02-16-2011, 02:01 PM

Rip that vagina a new one. What does it think it's doing trying to force you into this cold hard world?

Fusionman · 02-16-2011, 11:27 PM

Anyone else want to say anything or should I see the results?

PCD · 02-17-2011, 12:56 AM

KICK THE DOCTOR IN THE FACE, +10 POINTS

Solid Snake · 02-17-2011, 01:11 AM

The problem with an open-ended majority takes all approach is that there's really no incentive for those of us lurking to vote once a clear majority has been claimed. Any vote that I'd have cast over the past several hours for any option but "kicking and screaming" is inherently useless and not worth my time. On the other hand, merely coming in to confirm the majority opinion is...equally wasteful.

...I'd recommend something like a "first to three votes wins" strategy. Clear-cut rule, easy to follow, enables progression to occur smoothly. Three votes is a nice margin as, even when it's 2-0, there's still value in someone throwing a vote for the opposing choice, it's not a total blowout.

OR, a "first three votes count, all subsequent votes do not" strategy. It encourages quick responses, the odd number of votes required enables a potential tiebreaker, etc. Obviously, if it's 2-0, voting can close then as the third vote is effectively useless. You can increase it to "first five votes count" or even "first seven votes count" if interest spikes.

Fusionman · 02-17-2011, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

The problem with an open-ended majority takes all approach is that there's really no incentive for those of us lurking to vote once a clear majority has been claimed. Any vote that I'd have cast over the past several hours for any option but "kicking and screaming" is inherently useless and not worth my time. On the other hand, merely coming in to confirm the majority opinion is...equally wasteful.

...I'd recommend something like a "first to three votes wins" strategy. Clear-cut rule, easy to follow, enables progression to occur smoothly. Three votes is a nice margin as, even when it's 2-0, there's still value in someone throwing a vote for the opposing choice, it's not a total blowout.

OR, a "first three votes count, all subsequent votes do not" strategy. It encourages quick responses, the odd number of votes required enables a potential tiebreaker, etc. Obviously, if it's 2-0, voting can close then as the third vote is effectively useless. You can increase it to "first five votes count" or even "first seven votes count" if interest spikes.

Great idea. So currently only the first three votes count.

BloodyMage · 02-17-2011, 07:37 AM

All of which demand abuse!

Fusionman · 02-17-2011, 10:03 AM

Yes. Yes it does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alter Ego game

You may be a fighter, but your mom wants you out with more energy than you have to stay in. You will find that anything of value in life is worth fighting for. This fight ends in a draw -- you are evicted, but your mom is pooped.

Soon you meet her and snuggle up nice and close. All is forgiven -- for now. Get ready to be born in a flurry of waving arms, screams, and a slap on the bottom.

Happy Birthday, and welcome to the world. From now on, life will begin to change rapidly. You will have to learn to accept responsibility, build up your resources, and manage yourself physically and emotionally.

The events that transpire over the course of the next few days include:

You develop an allergy to milk and have to be given special formula.
Your mother is proud when someone points at you and tells her you look just like a "little porcelain angel."
Your rich Aunt Martha places a $500 bond in trust for you.

phil_ · 02-17-2011, 11:40 AM

Blow the money on diapers and smack!

Oh, are we not voting yet?

Professor Smarmiarty · 02-17-2011, 11:56 AM

Take $500 to Vegas

Pip Boy · 02-17-2011, 12:48 PM

The 500 dollars are in a trust fund. Babies cannot spend trust fund moneys.

02-16-2011, 02:01 PM	#11
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Rip that vagina a new one. What does it think it's doing trying to force you into this cold hard world? __________________ I am very tired.

02-16-2011, 11:27 PM	#12
Fusionman LP maker Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 130	Anyone else want to say anything or should I see the results? __________________ Welcome to my insanity! http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=38278

02-17-2011, 11:40 AM	#18
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	Blow the money on diapers and smack! Oh, are we not voting yet? __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.

02-17-2011, 01:11 AM	#14
Solid Snake Erotic Esquire Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,562	The problem with an open-ended majority takes all approach is that there's really no incentive for those of us lurking to vote once a clear majority has been claimed. Any vote that I'd have cast over the past several hours for any option but "kicking and screaming" is inherently useless and not worth my time. On the other hand, merely coming in to confirm the majority opinion is...equally wasteful. ...I'd recommend something like a "first to three votes wins" strategy. Clear-cut rule, easy to follow, enables progression to occur smoothly. Three votes is a nice margin as, even when it's 2-0, there's still value in someone throwing a vote for the opposing choice, it's not a total blowout. OR, a "first three votes count, all subsequent votes do not" strategy. It encourages quick responses, the odd number of votes required enables a potential tiebreaker, etc. Obviously, if it's 2-0, voting can close then as the third vote is effectively useless. You can increase it to "first five votes count" or even "first seven votes count" if interest spikes.

02-17-2011, 07:37 AM	#16
BloodyMage I'm not even in the highscore. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 667	All of which demand abuse!

02-17-2011, 11:56 AM	#19
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	Take $500 to Vegas

02-17-2011, 12:48 PM	#20
Pip Boy Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: A right and proper Nerd Cave Posts: 2,460	The 500 dollars are in a trust fund. Babies cannot spend trust fund moneys.