US Government Simulator

[Burhead]

I know we got some people deeply interested in politics here so I figured I'd offer to throw these out there;

The American Republic

United States Government Simulation (Powered by Invision Power Board)

I've been simming for awhile (nerdy, I know) and have always enjoyed role playing out the inner workings of the US government. On both you get to write and debate bills, release press statements, host political events, run for higher office, etc.

The American Republic sim you start directly out as a US Senator and is the smaller one of the two membership wise. It is pretty fun to play and easier to start out on and get accustomed too. This is the one I've played a majority of on.

On the USGovSim board, you start off a a Congressman and must run for election as Senator. This one is extremely large and active and I've had trouble adjusting to it in the past but might pick it up again soon. On this one in particular is a lot more in depth. You get to run for Governors as well.

Since it is election time I figured people would might be interested in trying something new. If anyone has any questions or comments I'll try and answer them as best as possible. Hopefully we can snag a couple of potential recruits :good!:

 

[KingNick865]

I think I've done something like this before. Good fun, I must say.

 

[DjCrenshaw]

Would it be easy to do with a classroom?

 

[Burhead]

I think I've done something like this before. Good fun, I must say.

Indeed it is. It is really a fun way for someone to learn about the inner workings of the government or for the serious political guys, a chance to actually put policy into action. It really doesn't take a lot time away either from a person's day.

 

[Burhead]

Would it be easy to do with a classroom?

Like a class project type deal?

 

[DjCrenshaw]

Like a class project type deal?

Yeah, or is it like a really long commitment type of thing?

 

[volinbham]

interesting - thanks for the link

 

[Burhead]

Yeah, or is it like a really long commitment type of thing?

I usually check The American Republic (TAR) board a couple of times a day just to check up on any new posts/etc. To me it's not really a problem but I'm not really that sure how well it would translate as a class assignment.

Then you also get into the issue throwing politics on kids. I'm sure some parent, some where would have a problem if the game character the class created was a Democrat or Republican. To me it would be a cool idea, I would have loved a project like this in HS (assuming that's what you teacher).

My advice would be to try it out for yourself for a week or so and see if you personally think it could work.

 

[DjCrenshaw]

I usually check The American Republic (TAR) board a couple of times a day just to check up on any new posts/etc. To me it's not really a problem but I'm not really that sure how well it would translate as a class assignment.

Then you also get into the issue throwing politics on kids. I'm sure some parent, some where would have a problem if the game character the class created was a Democrat or Republican. To me it would be a cool idea, I would have loved a project like this in HS (assuming that's what you teacher).

My advice would be to try it out for yourself for a week or so and see if you personally think it could work.

Thanks, yeah H.S. U.S. Gov and History. Just wondering if I could use it.