Issue Simulator Game (Creating a Story)

Hi everyone. I've decided to start a new game on the forum. Let me explain briefly.
• I'm going to start an issue.
• In the next post, one of options A, B, or C will be selected for this issue.
• A new issue will be generated based on the selected option. New options will be presented.
• This is how we're going to create a story. Whether we continue the story for better or for worse is entirely up to us.

Things to keep in mind;
• Don't forget to mention your choice. (Decision: A)
• Don't forget to write an Outcome.
• Don't forget to number the new issue.

I'll start with the first issue.

IIssue #1: Your nation was founded on a grand ideal that everyone agreed on. Unfortunately, no one remembers exactly what that ideal was. As the first government forms, different groups claim the original vision supports their agenda. The nation must make its first official decision knowing it will shape everything that follows.

A) Declare that the founding ideal was freedom, and prioritize individual rights above all else
B) Declare that the founding ideal was stability, and centralize power to maintain order
C) Declare that the founding ideal was prosperity, and let economic growth guide policy

Decision: A
Outcome: The declaration inspires the nation. Citizens feel hopeful, businesses flourish, and people proudly call this a new beginning.

Issue #2: In an era where freedom is now a fundamental value, suddenly everyone has plans: city designs, school reforms, new industries, even flag redesign competitions. The government receives thousands of proposals in a matter of days. Someone needs to decide how to select the ideas without undermining the new spirit of freedom.

A) Allow citizens to vote online for proposals they like
B) Create small local councils to decide for their own areas
C) Reject requests from citizens, saying that government officials should be the ones to formulate the ideas

Decision: A
Outcome: The online voting system spreads at lightning speed. People feel heard for the first time, popular ideas rise to the top on a transparent list, and public trust in the government improves at least a little.

Issue #3: The online voting grows faster than anyone expected but not everyone can access it equally. Rural areas lack stable internet, and many elderly citizens struggle with the platform. Critics warn that “freedom” is becoming something only the connected can truly use.

A) Invest public funds in free internet hubs and basic digital training
B) Set up volunteer “voting help centers” so neighbors can assist each other
C) Slow the process and require verified IDs to log in, for security and control

Decision: A
Outcome: Public internet hubs open across towns and villages, and simple training classes fill up quickly. People who once felt left out proudly cast their first online votes. The nation starts to look more connected literally and politically.

Issue #4: With so many proposals flowing in, a new problem appears: the most “popular” ideas sometimes win just because they are flashy, not because they are practical. Some experts warn that long-term infrastructure and safety projects are being ignored.

A) Add a panel of independent experts to review top proposals before implementation
B) Let citizens vote again, but this time with extra information attached to each idea
C) Limit how many proposals can be submitted, to slow things down and keep quality high

Decision: A
Outcome: The establishment of the expert panel ensured more efficient use of public resources by eliminating flashy but risky projects. The public initially found it reassuring that the projects they chose were "touched up" by professionals, and there was a noticeable increase in the quality of infrastructure projects.

Issue #5: The increased state efficiency following the expert panel has turned our nation into a center of stability in the region. This has led thousands of scientists and artists fleeing oppressive regimes to arrive at our borders. While this brain drain offers a great opportunity, it also brings the risk of war with neighboring countries and the threat of resource scarcity.

A) Stay true to the ideal of freedom by accepting everyone and use these talents to develop the nation.
B) Accept only experts who meet the nation's strategic needs and turn the others away.
C) Close the borders completely to maintain domestic peace and prevent diplomatic crises.

Decision: B
Outcome: Human rights organizations and ideological factions criticize the policy as cold and elitist, arguing that the nation has abandoned moral leadership for pragmatism. Small protests emerge in urban centers, but fail to gain broad support.

Issue #6: The influx of elite experts has exposed a critical flaw. Regional laws, educational standards, and industrial regulations vary widely across the nation. This fragmentation slows decision-making and frustrates both domestic institutions and newly arrived specialists.

A) Enforce a single national standard across all regions, overriding local regulations in the name of efficiency and unity.
B) Establish national minimum standards while allowing regions limited flexibility to adapt them locally.
C) Preserve full regional autonomy, accepting inefficiency to protect tradition and local governance.