>type
Political simulator
>feel/inspiration
Democracy 3 and that ol' game Hidden Agenda
>description
Be the next Stalin.
>In depth
You would play a member of the Soviet Central Committee circa 1921 through 1952. You would play as a member of a faction - either Orthodox Marxist, Authoritarian, Syndicalist or Dem. Soc.
You would start at the committee and work your way up through bribes, (metaphorical) dick sucking and intimidation to the Politburo. This part would have a time limit of two in-game years.
At the Politburo stage you vie for influence and popularity among the populace by making proposals, making speeches, dirty tricks etc. and would have to appeal to various other sections of the government such as the Cheka with the ultimate goal of succeeding Lenin. Once Lenin dies there is a power struggle. If no faction has more than 50% popularity/strength then the power struggle continues. Eventually the favorite of the Cheka is installed.
From there the player must lead the country compromising to stay in power with the opposition factions, trying to build a dictatorship or democracy and trying not to be killed or overthrown.
Historical events would happen influenced by decisions you take. Supporting the German communists by providing arms etc. may create a civil war in Germany, World War II may break out, the Soviets may discover the Atomic bomb etc.
>permanent
It being largely a political game.
>Help & brainstorming
I am inept at computers because I am a bloody moron.