by Matt "Vesper" Hewitt
- Before making any proposal be sure to check with older players in the community to get some context and history on previous rulings
- Be clear and concise with the wording of your proposal; any vagueness or typo could kill the proposal
- Present your proposal to others before the meeting as a way to prepare common clarifications people may need from you
- Keep answers or clarifications short and focused. Rambling will make people lose focus on the topic being discussed
- Do not hold onto your blue card for later, if you have something you believe must be addressed do not be afraid to make sure you are heard
- Take your breaks fast or you could get back to the meeting in the middle of a proposal you care about
- When making a vote do not look around the room too much; it may sway your choice to go with or against the larger group
- Vote for what you want no matter what those around you choose. Your vote could make or break a proposal
- Be careful with how many proposals you put up especially if proposed in a row or you could end up giving a lecture to the entire meeting
- Be sure to stand and stretch regularly; restlessness could cause irritation
- The meeting will be mentally exhausting and tiring, be sure to get a good night's sleep and plenty of caffeine to stay awake and alert
- The longer a discussion takes the more likely people are to hold up orange cards and cut the discussion short so be sure to say your part but not give a speech
- Do not get defensive when discussing your proposal, aggression and curtness is not productive to the game or conversation
- Be polite - people will be more willing to listen to what you are trying to say, which could be enough to get your proposal or amendment through the meeting
- At the end of the day everyone who attends is trying to improve or better the game; whether we all agree on the execution or not, we all have the same goal