<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>PoliticalMachine Forums » RSS Feed » TPM Suggestions Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/PoliticalMachine_com/forum/147</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Posts In TPM Suggestions</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:05 PM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:05 PM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>HiddenAuror</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/526256</comments><description><![CDATA[Apologies for putting this everywhere.  &nbsp;  I&rsquo;ve played the game for 12.4 hours, and I can say that I like it. However, there are several ways it can be improved upon.  1. It&rsquo;s great there are debates, but we need the interviews like we had in all the versions going back to 2008. And a great idea would be to throw in press conferences.  &nbsp;  2. Ideology Trees. I see that you have the ideology trees in the XML file, but you don&rsquo;t feature them in the game. If you...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/526256</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/526256</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 3:13:45 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2024-05-29T03:13:45-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Political Machine 2024 Feedback</title></item><item><author>dakmik20</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/498795</comments><description><![CDATA[Will the ideology's be make-able in game or do we have to use xml?  &nbsp;If not a feature I suggest allowing it in game  also some other requests  -Election history tab with all elections you have played  -Incumbency feature,which can have like 10 things on a scale of 1-10 the incumbent president did good or bad on which can be clicked on or off,and select republican or dem incumbent  -Unlimited points for custom candidates  -Elections with more than 2 candidates which can sim prima...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/498795</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/498795</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2020 7:56:25 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2020-03-07T07:56:25-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>TPM 2020 suggestions</title></item><item><author>cadengem</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/417725</comments><description><![CDATA[ Hey I was Just wondering are is Stardock going to be releasing a political machine 2012 or an update to political machine 2008? If you are making a Political Machine 2012 could you please add independents, debates, primaries.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/417725</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/417725</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 4:46:23 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-08-10T16:46:23-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Political machine 2012?</title></item><item><author>The Rusty Gamer</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/428894</comments><description><![CDATA[I would like to see an option at the start of the game to allow dynamcially changing electoral college vote values during the game. You could have random events like floods in Florida which causes a mass evacuation. This makes the college votes vlaue drop in Florida and go up in neighbouring states. You see my point. Also a special building such as state immigration/emmigration or certain actions done by candidates could scare people away or draw them in, thus also changing the electoral college...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/428894</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/428894</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2012 5:17:53 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-08-05T05:17:53-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Option to have dynamically changing electoral college votes during the game</title></item><item><author>jscott991</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/329875</comments><description><![CDATA[Leaving aside all my other issues with the game, I am absolutely stunned that no effort was made to improve election night in Political Machine 2008.&nbsp; When the first game initially came out, this was the most called for addition (besides more credible candidates) and yet nothing was done.  How hard could it possibly have been to have the option to have election night results come in slower?&nbsp; Obviously the ideal would be for a 10-20 minute experience (that could be sped up if the user...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/329875</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/329875</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 3:29:10 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-11-12T15:29:10-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Why Didn't PM 2008 Fix Election Night?</title></item><item><author>captrayneway</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/328441</comments><description><![CDATA[They need an new update with Joe Biden and Sarah Palin in it. They shoould add new bodies(Difenetly Palin), hair, glasses(Palin Glasses), and mouths also. These would be the new features they would use on Biden and Palin.&nbsp;Therefore you can usethese new&nbsp;features in creating your own people.&nbsp;Also it would be nice if they could a second campaign to it.That way when you finish the first one you can do a whole new round with new people. Therefore adding&nbsp;more characters to play wit...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/328441</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/328441</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 2:26:04 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-10-28T14:26:04-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>More Candidates</title></item><item><author>Millionaire2K</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/328181</comments><description><![CDATA[     Is it possible for you to add an Election night map tracker tool we could use on election day? &nbsp;It would allow us to have the states unassigned, and when &nbsp;Obama or McCain get a state on election night we can hand out the states.    A tool that we could just use on our own to help follow the night.    &nbsp;    Basically just tweak the political strategy map to allow us to not have to assign any states.    &nbsp;    THANKS!   &nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/328181</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/328181</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 8:58:54 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-10-24T08:58:54-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Election Night Map Tracker</title></item><item><author>Cleveland Rock</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/326432</comments><description><![CDATA[Remember in 2004 when you accurately predicted the results of 48 states before election day? Will you guys be doing that again this year? And will you give us an option to do the same?  Honestly, I think the simulation you guys ran was the best publicity stunt you've ever done. I just thought I'd remind you of it before Election Day rolls around and it's too late to amaze people!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/326432</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/326432</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 1:32:30 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-10-05T13:32:30-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Simulation</title></item><item><author>catboy126</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/325663</comments><description><![CDATA[Ever since I bought Political Machine, I wondered why there was no time for debates. I also wondered why there was no option to play a primary and having all democratic candidates face each other while the Republicans do too, and then when the nominees are declared, move into the general election. What about the conventions? Two critical weeks in the election that never truly happen in this game. The VP also needs to do more than just raise awareness, they should be able to give speeches and hav...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/325663</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/325663</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 4:59:00 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-09-25T16:59:00-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Ideas!</title></item><item><author>oink12</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/325555</comments><description><![CDATA[So anyway.... I haven't got TPM 2008 yet, i really want it though and now I got the demo, I reckon I will later on in the year. But Something that suprised me,, which I think would make the game alot more 'real' and fun is 2 0r 3 debates with the oppposition... Questions asked that you and your opponent can answer and can actually respond directly to each other. This feature would I think draw alot more people into buying the game.. rather than other political alternative... even though TPM 08 i...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/325555</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/325555</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 6:59:32 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-09-24T06:59:32-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>debate??</title></item><item><author>Thatcherist</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/322215</comments><description><![CDATA[I love the game.   &nbsp; I haven't beaten all of them, but can I have Thompson, Huckabee?   I mean come on, I want some real conservatives in the game.    oh, and you can create me as the invicible one. jk.    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/322215</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/322215</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 1:34:58 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-26T13:34:58-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>HEY!!!</title></item><item><author>Libertarian_Voter</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321900</comments><description><![CDATA[I recently purchased and started playing TPM 2008 and I really enjoy the concept.&nbsp; It's good to see a game designed for us political junkies.&nbsp; However I was disappointed to find that, while creating a personalized character, I was only able to choose from the usual Republicrat or Demopublican fare.  I understand the usual arguement: "Well, Libertarian, just where do we draw the line?"&nbsp; "Just how obscure of a party do we need to include?"&nbsp; Yeah, yeah; I hear the same stuff f...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321900</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321900</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 2:02:07 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-22T14:02:07-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>No 3rd-Party Options?</title></item><item><author>emximer</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321646</comments><description><![CDATA[Here's a few major problems I've foudn with this game.  First of all, it appears there is a conservative bias from the game creators,    The independents on the game OPPOSE withdraw from Iraq. This is blatantly wrong, the majority of Americans are pro- withdrawl.  McCain's charisma and comeliness rating........... enough said.  George Washington wasn't a member of any political party, and he opposed them all together. Having him be a republican in the game gives him positions he would clearl...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321646</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321646</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 1:01:37 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-20T01:01:37-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Major Problems with TPM (Non Technical)</title></item><item><author>redsoxrule124245</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321542</comments><description><![CDATA[As a fan of the show the west wing i think it would be kinda cool if you were to create the characters in the show. You could add President Bartlett(would have to be a unlockable candidate because he would be to good a candidate in real life)(Democrat), Governor Ritchie(Republican), Congressman Santos(Democrat), Senator Vinick(Republican), Vice President Russell(Democrat), Former Acting President Walken(Republican) Former Vice President Hoynes(Democrat), Vice President Elect Leo McGarry(Democrat...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321542</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321542</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 5:30:09 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-18T17:30:09-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Ideas for new candidates</title></item><item><author>-Fox-</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321135</comments><description><![CDATA[I've noticed that a few of the preloaded candidates don't have their issues.&nbsp; Just an example - Ron Paul.&nbsp; When I played the game through with him I noticed it had him supporting the war in Iraq, which is totally bogus.&nbsp; Was just wondering if there was a way to fix that or if I'm stuck with it.&nbsp; I'd really like to see how an election with his actual stance on the issues would play out. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321135</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/321135</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 5:33:07 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-14T05:33:07-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Candidate Issues</title></item><item><author>McFoxx</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/124692</comments><description><![CDATA[  This game, although fun, needs something to up the ante, and add a new level of challenge. My suggestion for a Patch/Sequel/Expansion to "The Political Machine" would be the introduction of third party candidates, and new political parties. I get excited imagining the challenge of running as Ralph Nader, or creating my own Green or Libertarian candidates. This would add a whole new dimension to the game, and add so many more of my play hours invested into the game! Please consider this as a ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/124692</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/124692</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 1:22:00 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-04T01:22:00-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Suggestion for Patch/Expansion/Sequel</title></item><item><author>Jvstin</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/318113</comments><description><![CDATA[Bearing in mind that TPM is meant to be a small game, and I don't and wouldn't want it to lose that "small game" feel:   Suggestion #1  As a big fan of Gal Civ II: What about "Mega events" in TPM 2012?&nbsp; Turn on or off as the player prefers, but having an event or two shake up the political landscape and voters reactions would make candidates have to deal or downplay their stands on an issue which usually doesn't get much play (the quirkier ones at the bottom).&nbsp;   Suggestion #2:...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/318113</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/318113</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 3:28:36 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-23T15:28:36-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>A few suggestions</title></item><item><author>rflagg1977</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/316430</comments><description><![CDATA[Hello,  I love the game, it's very fun and exactly what I was looking for!&nbsp; I hope there's enough interest in this for upcoming feature upgrades and expansions, though I know interest will most certainly wane when December hits.  Anyway, I would like to request to have the actual poll values at the end of the election - so, along with say, 50% to 49%, having the actual number of voters for each available to see.&nbsp; Keep up the great work Brad and everyone on the team, I'm a big fan o...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/316430</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/316430</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 8:49:37 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-01T08:49:37-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Small feature request: final poll tallies</title></item><item><author>Sir_On_The_Edge</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/314669</comments><description><![CDATA[I think you should release an expansion pack, call it the world politics expansion or something. The groundwork for the engine is done already. The UK, Germany, France and Russia all come to mind but I would not just do Europe, Mugabe would be a very interesting person to play as and against.  I know it means a lot more work but pick countries with interesting situations and or have a large gaming populace.  I probably won't be buying the game unless you do this, perhaps a standalone expansi...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/314669</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/314669</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 5:24:31 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-06-18T17:24:31-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>To attract customers: Why only the US?</title></item><item><author>maverickballa</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/314191</comments><description><![CDATA[Hey there everyone, I just wanted to say that I can't wait for Political Machine 2008!! I read the reviews of the game and some things that would be in it and it sounds awesome...Except for one thing. One issue that I feel should be seriously changed is how on the game you can run adds and etc for supporting improving the economy or not supporting it. Who the Hell would not support improving the economy. This is a bad issue that should be changed, because everyone supports a better economy. I am...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/314191</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/314191</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 4:37:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-06-09T16:37:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Political Machine 2008</title></item><item><author>alluringsumo</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/311425</comments><description><![CDATA[Ok here are some changes from TPM 2004 I would suggest.    &nbsp;   1)  Add the ability to play games with random polling data, wealth, and electoral vote values in multiplayer.  &nbsp;   2)  Allow 2 canidates from same party to run against each other.&nbsp; (Think should be easy to allow this to be done).&nbsp; Gives us a way to simulate a primary...at least somewhat.&nbsp; It wouldnt have caucuses and super delegates but still nice option to have.  &nbsp;   3)  Allow third party ca...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/311425</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/311425</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 1:14:51 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-05-09T13:14:51-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>TPM 2008 suggestions</title></item><item><author>eol1</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/307565</comments><description><![CDATA[Not sure if the list of candiates hsa been finalized yet but can we add Cheney just because he so damn polarizing and whether you love or hate him, he would make a great evil canidate.&nbsp; Would also love it if you added a humour candidate, maybe locked and you have to beat the game to play, who has been running since the Eldar Days, Cthulhu    http://www.cthulhu.com/ http://www.cthulhu.org/  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/307565</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/307565</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 6:31:38 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-09T18:31:38-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Canidate Suggestion</title></item><item><author>rb34799</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/122122</comments><description><![CDATA[  I saw some forum threads indicating that you were going to release new patches with new potential candidates for the next election... Are you still planning on doing that? Are you continuing to develop content for this game? I have to say it is a truly awesome game, and I hope you continue on with it! Would love to hear what your plans are...  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/122122</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/122122</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 9:31:01 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2006-07-23T21:31:01-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>QUESTION FOR DEVELOPERS</title></item></channel></rss>