Alignment

Description:
A special committee mechanic introduced for the Metro 2033: Ascension Committee.

Alignment is a simple modifier to make delegate actions feel like they have greater influence, and will take the form of a numeric value that will change based off the decisions and actions collectively made by the Coalition. Alignment affects the Coalition’s reputation, which can will play a predominant role in how the faction is viewed by other agents within the Metro. Alignments that run in favour with other factions can see easier negotiations, or a greater willingness to co-operate or feign ignorance in certain scenarios. It can also lead to greater chances of capitulation, and a diminished sense of morale in counter offensives. Certain alignments will render the opportunity for co-operation impossible, and at times could provoke initial combat from other factions. Before major actions are taken such as resolutions, negotiation plans, or skirmishes; the crisis team will announce the relative shift in Alignment that the Coalition would suffer consider should they decide to follow through with their decision. This goes for any other interaction that will have repercussions on Alignment, such as allying with another large faction or being compassionate versus cruel.

How delegates plan to use their alignment will be dictated by the delegates in committee, and will have a definite impact on the outcome of committee itself.