FAQ

What is nommit?
Nommit is a game of nomic (explained below) played on this wiki. Nommit originally was played on reddit, and moved here for a variety of reasons. Nommit values fun and experimental gameplay; we try to do things other nomics don't while trying to keep the game enjoyable. For those of you familiar with other nomics: We don't have mutability (everything passes with simple majority), the only current way to make points is to complete bounties, and play consists of rounds.

What is a nomic?
A nomic is a game where a central element involves changing the rules. In some nomics, there are a handful of unchangeable rules but all others can change. In other nomics all rules are changeable. Since rules can change, each nomic can vary greatly from one another. Most nomics include: a democratic (or similar) voting system, a judicial system to resolve conflict, and some sort of points or currency. Some nomics end when someone wins, some restart when someone wins, and some only treat winning as an honor and continue on.

In nommit, there are no unchangeable rules, winning comes with a reward but doesn't end the game, and players win by having so many points.

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Why is this fun?
Nomics tend to appeal to people interested in logic, legal systems, and/or philosophy.

Aside from the core of rules and rule changes, each nomic has its own supplementary elements that may make it fun or interesting. Some include or revolve around side games, some revolve around modeling a realistic society, and some try to be as absurd as possivle.

What does a player need to do/know?
Players are expected to participate at least once every two weeks, and highly encouraged to participate much more than that. Each round consists of a 5 day proposal period where players write and discuss proposed rule changes and a 3 day voting period where players vote for which proposals they do or don't want to pass. Currently, players only get enough votes to vote for all but one proposal at a time, and must buy more votes. Additionally, players may make or be chosen to judge "Calls for Judgment" which are requests to formally clarify a statement. When they feel ready, players may have a chance to take on more responsibility, such as tracking points (The Dragon-Speaker), communicating with other nomics (The Outlander-Speaker), or even managing the game (The Speaker). Players should read and understand the rules.

How do you join?
Any person may join by making a wikia account and posting that they've joined on the blog. From there, you have the same abilities as any other normal player.