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Storm Son - Enslaved

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRlhMyXmTYQ

Hagalaz
Light The Torches
Hagalaz
Enlighten My Steps
Hagalaz
Search For The Hidden Key
Hagalaz
Open The Gates
Hagalaz
Guide Me Through The Fog
Hagalaz
Let Me Dwell Among
Hagalaz
My Death And Creation
Hagalaz
Through Fire And Ice!
A Shadowed Face, Draped In Obscenity
A Crooked Finger, Pointed Towards Misery
An Entity, Feeding On Mortality
No Chains To Hold Me Back
No Peaks To High To Climb
No Arrows Can Pierce A Flaming Heart
I Will Break Out 'Cause I Am The...
Storm Son
Lightning Sister
Daughter Of Fire
Thunderous Brother
Storm Son
Lightning Sister
Daughter Of Fire
Thunderous Brother
Into The Death I Stared
Into The Nine Words I Travelled
Into My Dark Reflections I Collided
I Broke Out 'Cause I Am The...
Storm Son
Lightning Sister
Daughter Of Fire
Thunderous Brother
Storm Son
Lightning Sister
Daughter Of Fire
Thunderous Brother

Abbey earwood wrote:help me i have no idea what i'm doing but I need to help my people

Don't worry, that still leaves you more qualified than any real-world politician I've ever heard of.

It almost appears attempting to take an idealistic approach actually make your people suffer more than the pragmatic approach (in which case thay suffer marginally less). 🤣

Palagg etha wrote:It almost appears attempting to take an idealistic approach actually make your people suffer more than the pragmatic approach (in which case thay suffer marginally less). 🤣

Oh lighten up, it’s Friday Karaoke for goodness sake.

Ace of Base - All That She Wants

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d73tiBBzvFM

She leads a lonely life
She leads a lonely life

When she woke up late in the morning light
And the day had just begun
She opened up her eyes and thought
Oh what a morning
It's not a day for work
It's a day for catching tan
Just lying on the beach and having fun
She's going to get you

All that she wants is another baby
She's gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby
Yeah

All that she wants is another baby
She's gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby
Yeah

(All that she wants)
(All that she wants)

So if you are in sight and the day is right
She's the hunter, you're the fox
The gentle voice that talks to you
Won't talk forever
It is a night for passion
But the morning means goodbye
Beware of what is flashing in her eyes
She's going to get you

All that she wants is another baby
She's gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby
Yeah

All that she wants is another baby
She's gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby (is another baby, yeah)
Yeah

Aaaah
Aaaah

All that she wants is another baby (is another baby)
She's gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby (is another baby, yeah)
Yeah

All that she wants is another baby (is another baby)
She's gone tomorrow, boy
All that she wants is another baby (is another baby, yeah)
Yeah

All that she wants
All that she wants

Yy4u, Mediobogdum, Bran Astor, Palagg etha, and 1 otherFlyberal

Today is a National Holiday in Westwind, as Westwind's Daughter, Heir to the Crimson Throne turns 18 on the 18th!

Jon: "Well, the concept of the song is the state of independence that we are growing into."

"State Of Independence" - Jon and Vangelis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGiveuqDD9U

State of life, may I live, may I love
Coming out the sky I name me a name
Coming up silver word for what it is
It is the very nature of the sound the game

Siamese, Indonese to Tibet
Treat the life as a game if you please
Coming up Caribbean sense of freedom
Derives from a mediative state

Moving on, believe that's it
Call it magic Third World
It is, I only guessed it

Shah blam ee dee
Shah blam ee dah
Shah blam ee dee
Shah blam ee dah
Shah blam ee dee
Shah blam ee dah

Shot to the soul
The flame of Aura'ladin
The essence of the word
The state of independence

Sound like a signal from you
Bring me to meet your sound
And I will bring you to my heart

Love like a signal you call
Touching my body, my soul
Bring to me, you to meet me here
Home be the temple of your heart
Home be the body of your love
Just like holy water to my lips

Yes, I do know how I survive
Yes, I do know why I'm alive
To love and be with you
Day by day by day by day

Say yea yea yea yo
Yea yea yea yo
Be the sound of higher love today

Time
Time again it is said we will hear
We will see
See it all in this wisdom here
This truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
The state of independence shall be
The state of independence shall be

Time
Time again it is said we will hear
We will see
See it all in this wisdom here
This truth will abound the land
This truth will abound the land
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be
This state of independence shall be

Hello everyone. I am new in this game still trying to understand everything but if anyone have a guide or something where i can learn the basics on what i need to do i appreciate.

Bran Astor, Varanius, and Palagg etha

Flyberal wrote:Hello everyone. I am new in this game still trying to understand everything but if anyone have a guide or something where i can learn the basics on what i need to do i appreciate.

This will be helpful!



All your chocolate belongs to Darkesia

Hello and welcome to The West Pacific!

Quick Contacts

Delegate & World Assembly Recruitment:
Overthinkers
@weirdoxvii

TWPAF:
Teralyon
@.zafo

Foreign Affairs:
Varanius
@tertiaryantagonist

Cultural Trust:
Fujai
@smithy876

Regional Guides:
Zoran
@oblivionwind

Congratulations! Your nation has made its way to NationStates' premier meritocracy! In this guide you'll find all you need to navigate this game and get involved in our community here in the West Pacific.

TWP Quick Links: The West PacificLinkJoin the Discord Server!LinkRegional ForumsMaster Dispatch


What is NationStates?

NationStates (NS) is a nation simulation game where we, the players, run nations and band together in regions to have a good time.

First and foremost, there is your individual nation. This is what you see with when you login to NS. You have the authority to govern it as you see fit by answering issues, which change your laws, statistics, and rankings. These can be found using the different symbol tabs on your nation page.

You can also join the World Assembly, get to know the people of TWP, apply for regional citizenship, and join the regional government, which you'll read about in the next few sections.

Back to Top


Regions and the World Assembly

Every nation is a part of a region, and like you, they start out in one of the five Pacific regions. Most regions have their own systems of government that have been created by the players who live there. Each region is headed by a Delegate, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.

The World Assembly (WA) is similar to the United Nations in the real world. In this body, resolutions and laws are passed that all WA member nations must abide by. Please join the World Assembly to help secure your new home and raise its influence on the world stage!

Once you have joined the WA, you may vote on proposals in the General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC), and endorse other TWP nations. Please note that you are only allowed to have one nation in WA.

As mentioned earlier, the nation with the most endorsements in a region is the Delegate, gaining executive power in the region. For those reasons, it's extremely important to join the WA and endorse our Delegate Overthinkers & the Guardians.

In order to endorse a nation after you join the WA, find their page and then scroll to the bottom, where there will be a button to endorse.

If you have any further questions about NationStates you can send a telegram to our current Delegate, Overthinkers. She’s a great person and will kindly help with and questions or concerns you may have!

Back to Top


All about The West Pacific!

Here in The West Pacific, we use a meritocratic system of government with the Delegate at its head. The more active you are in the region and the more capable you show yourself to be, the more opportunities you will get for responsibility and advancement.

Because of this, we are one of the most continuously innovative regions in the game. The regional government is made up of the Delegate, the Guardians, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and staff. All positions are appointed by the Delegate based on merit except for the Speaker of the Hall and the Hall of Nations Guardian, who are elected by the members of the Hall of Nations.

Members of the Hall of Nations are citizens of The West Pacific. You can join by making an account on our forums, Linkfilling the citizenship form, and repeating the citizenship oath.

Your application will be processed as soon as possible. While you wait, it's a good idea to talk on the Regional Message Board and get to know our LinkDiscord community.

After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!

Back to Top


Getting involved!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!

The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) is a sovereign military that offers raider and defender operations by using endorsements to take over or defend other regions!

The Office of Recruitment recruits new nations to move to the West Pacific!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Director of Recruitment Noton Mast at @quadc to apply!

The Ministry of World Assembly and Recruitment (WAR) has the goal of strengthening The West Pacific in the World Assembly and encouraging regional involvement in the WA!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Delegate Overthinkers at @weirdoxvii to apply!

The Regional Guides are tasked with welcoming new players and getting them comfortable and involved in the regional community!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Head Regional Guide Zoran at @oblivionwind to apply!

The Western Post is the official newspaper of The West Pacific and reports on a wide range of topics, from serious to lighthearted and everything in between!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Editor-in-Chief Giovanniland at @.giovanni_ to apply!

The Cultural Trust is the home of regional culture, composed of several independent cultural communities!

  • Check this dispatch for information on each community: Card Club, News Group, The West on the Waves, Roleplay Community, Fine Arts Society, and West Pacific Gaming!

For more detailed information on each of our Ministries, please check the How to Get Involved in TWP dispatch.

Back to Top


Would you like to know more?

You can find our regional hub, the forums, Linkhere.

We also have an active discord server that you can Linkjoin here. This is where you can find the contacts mentioned above in the volunteer group list.

Congratulations, you made it to the end! Enjoy your stay in The West Pacific!

Back to Top

Layout by Bran Astor & Fujai
181
LinkLink
TWP


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Welcome!

Westwind and Flyberal

Flyberal wrote:Hello everyone. I am new in this game still trying to understand everything but if anyone have a guide or something where i can learn the basics on what i need to do i appreciate.

Welcome to NationStates and The West Pacific! Here's another Dispatch that might be helpful:






A Basic Guide to NationStates 2017

First of all.......Welcome to NationStates and The West Pacific!

NationStates is a world full of regional communities of all kinds, with a wide variety of interests. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!

In addition to this quick guide, we recommend you also read the full NationStates FAQ
The in-game FAQ will provide you with more detail than this quick guide.

For more information on game rule details, we also recommend every player read through the One Stop Rules Shop
This vital information can save you from The Wrath of the Game Moderators.

For another excellent FAQ, also see The Almighty NationStates FAQ pinned in the NS Technical forum.


.




General introduction

    NationStates was created in 2002 by Max Barry to promote his novel, Jennifer Government. Since then, the game has grown into a community of with thousands of individual players from around the world.

    When your nation is created, your nation will start out in a Game Created Region (GCR) known as a “Feeder region”, one of five Regions where new nations are born.

    The Feeder regions are:

    Other types of Game Created regions include the three "Sinker" regions where nations that have ceased to exist (CTE'd) are 'refounded':

    The region where all ejected and banned nations go:

    And the Warzone regions:

    All other regions are 'founded' by players and are known as 'User Created Regions' (UCRs). Any player can create his or her own region(s).

So, now what?

    After your nation is created, it's all up to you, the player.

How can I stop all these recruitment telegrams?

What are some of your options ?

    - You can stay in the Feeder region in which your nation is created, or you can move your nation to a different region.
    You might want to review those telegrams from regions that would like to recruit you. Though we'd really be happy to have you stay here.
    (note: Some User Created Regions are password protected)

    - You can create your own region via the Found Region page.

    - You can make decisions on 'Issues' your nation receives. Making decisions on issues is what alters your nation's economy, civil rights, and politics.
    Fair warning: NationStates issues tend to be humorous, satirical, and sometimes just plain bizarre. Just as in RL, there can be unintended consequences.

    - You can alter your nation's flag and it's motto, as well as it's currency and national animal.
       More options will become available to your nation over time:

    -===>Capital City: Unlockable with 250 million citizens. #241: A Capital City For @@NAME@@?
    -===>Leader: Unlockable with 750 million citizens. #242: Follow The Leader
    -===>National Religion: Unlockable with 1 billion citizen #243: A Question Of Faith

    (note - it takes about six months to reach 1 billion population)

    - You can write Factbook entries and Dispatches for your nation. (See How to Write a Dispatch and The Complete list of NS Codes)

    - You can participate in the discussion on the Regional Message Board (RMB).

    - You can telegram other nations.

    - You can apply to join the World Assembly.

      About the joining World Assembly: Please be aware that while a player may have more than one nation, a player may only have one nation as a member of the World Assembly at any time. Trying to violate this game rule can get your nation deleted. (Or worse, some Moderators are said to have bad breath.)

      - Once you've joined the World Assembly, you can vote on General Assembly and Security Council Resolutions, as well as give and receive Endorsements.

      - Once you have received two endorsements, you can submit your own World Assembly Resolutions.

      - We recommend you bring Resolution proposals up for discussion on the in-game forum before submitting it. There are many helpful players to assist in getting the proposal ready for submission.

Anything Else to do?

    Oh yes, it all depends upon what interests you.

      - For example, you can join the LinkThe West Pacific off-site forum. We'd love to have you participate with us here.
      Many other regions, both GCR's and UCR's maintain their own off-site forums, separate from the NationSates forum.

      - Speaking of the NationStates forum, you'll find technical assistance for the game there, Roleplay's, World Assembly Debates and more there.

      - Join a Government. Many, if not most regions, have some form of Regional Government. Most regions would be happy to have more people participate in these.

      - Join a Roleplay. In addition to the RP hosted on the NationStates forum, many regions have their own RP communities.

      - Here you can read a list of Useful NS Sites and Utilities

How do I go to war?

    - NationStates does not provide a warfare system, however players do engage in 'military' gameplay operations that generally employ the use of World Assembly endorsements to control a region's Delegacy. This is often known as Raiding and Defending (R/D gameplay.) Speak with a region's military leader for more info, most would be happy to train you.

    - You might want to read this Complete Guide to Military Gameplay pinned in the NS Gameplay forum.

    - Oh wait, you meant Roleplay war? See the NationStates National and International Roleplaying forum, or the offsite forum of a region that hosts Roleplay.

How can I increase my population more quickly?

    - In short, you can't. Population growth is a set game mechanic that cannot be controlled by the player. Every day your nation exists, it will grow a few million in population. Of course, if your nation ceases to exist (CTE), it will no longer gain in population until you restore your nation.

How do I win the game?

    - Sorry, there are no 'win conditions' line or 'end game' to NationStates, the game is not played on that basis. Although you can compete with other nations to see where your nation ranks in the lastest NationStates Census. Your answers to issues will alter where your nation stands in the rankings. Some regional player communities also hold their own contests and issue graphic awards for winning them.

    - However, there are a couple 'mini games' that were created for April Fool's days past (the annual prank/treat is a tradition in NS), There is the Challenge Game, and Cards Against NationStates.

Anything else I should know?

    Well, probably more that I think to write here. But you might keep in mind:

      - A reminder again....Don’t join the World Assembly with more than one nation. (we don't want your nation to get deleted)

      - Do not flame, troll, post racist statements. But really, using common courtesy will keep you safe and respected. Give respect and it will be given to you.

      - Your nation will automatically 'Cease to Exist' (CTE) if you haven’t logged in for 28 days. Although you can set your nation to “Vacation Mode” to extend that to 60 days.

      - In the event that your nation has CTE'd, you can restore it by simply logging in. You’ll find your nation restored in one of the Game Created 'Sinker' regions :Lazarus, Osiris, or Balder.

Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the game!





 
 

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Bran Astor and Flyberal

The Holy Principality of Saint Mark wrote:This will be helpful!


All your chocolate belongs to Darkesia

Hello and welcome to The West Pacific!

Quick Contacts

Delegate & World Assembly Recruitment:
Overthinkers
@weirdoxvii

TWPAF:
Teralyon
@.zafo

Foreign Affairs:
Varanius
@tertiaryantagonist

Cultural Trust:
Fujai
@smithy876

Regional Guides:
Zoran
@oblivionwind

Congratulations! Your nation has made its way to NationStates' premier meritocracy! In this guide you'll find all you need to navigate this game and get involved in our community here in the West Pacific.

TWP Quick Links: The West PacificLinkJoin the Discord Server!LinkRegional ForumsMaster Dispatch


What is NationStates?

NationStates (NS) is a nation simulation game where we, the players, run nations and band together in regions to have a good time.

First and foremost, there is your individual nation. This is what you see with when you login to NS. You have the authority to govern it as you see fit by answering issues, which change your laws, statistics, and rankings. These can be found using the different symbol tabs on your nation page.

You can also join the World Assembly, get to know the people of TWP, apply for regional citizenship, and join the regional government, which you'll read about in the next few sections.

Back to Top


Regions and the World Assembly

Every nation is a part of a region, and like you, they start out in one of the five Pacific regions. Most regions have their own systems of government that have been created by the players who live there. Each region is headed by a Delegate, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.

The World Assembly (WA) is similar to the United Nations in the real world. In this body, resolutions and laws are passed that all WA member nations must abide by. Please join the World Assembly to help secure your new home and raise its influence on the world stage!

Once you have joined the WA, you may vote on proposals in the General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC), and endorse other TWP nations. Please note that you are only allowed to have one nation in WA.

As mentioned earlier, the nation with the most endorsements in a region is the Delegate, gaining executive power in the region. For those reasons, it's extremely important to join the WA and endorse our Delegate Overthinkers & the Guardians.

In order to endorse a nation after you join the WA, find their page and then scroll to the bottom, where there will be a button to endorse.

If you have any further questions about NationStates you can send a telegram to our current Delegate, Overthinkers. She’s a great person and will kindly help with and questions or concerns you may have!

Back to Top


All about The West Pacific!

Here in The West Pacific, we use a meritocratic system of government with the Delegate at its head. The more active you are in the region and the more capable you show yourself to be, the more opportunities you will get for responsibility and advancement.

Because of this, we are one of the most continuously innovative regions in the game. The regional government is made up of the Delegate, the Guardians, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and staff. All positions are appointed by the Delegate based on merit except for the Speaker of the Hall and the Hall of Nations Guardian, who are elected by the members of the Hall of Nations.

Members of the Hall of Nations are citizens of The West Pacific. You can join by making an account on our forums, Linkfilling the citizenship form, and repeating the citizenship oath.

Your application will be processed as soon as possible. While you wait, it's a good idea to talk on the Regional Message Board and get to know our LinkDiscord community.

After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!

Back to Top


Getting involved!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!

The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) is a sovereign military that offers raider and defender operations by using endorsements to take over or defend other regions!

The Office of Recruitment recruits new nations to move to the West Pacific!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Director of Recruitment Noton Mast at @quadc to apply!

The Ministry of World Assembly and Recruitment (WAR) has the goal of strengthening The West Pacific in the World Assembly and encouraging regional involvement in the WA!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Delegate Overthinkers at @weirdoxvii to apply!

The Regional Guides are tasked with welcoming new players and getting them comfortable and involved in the regional community!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Head Regional Guide Zoran at @oblivionwind to apply!

The Western Post is the official newspaper of The West Pacific and reports on a wide range of topics, from serious to lighthearted and everything in between!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Editor-in-Chief Giovanniland at @.giovanni_ to apply!

The Cultural Trust is the home of regional culture, composed of several independent cultural communities!

  • Check this dispatch for information on each community: Card Club, News Group, The West on the Waves, Roleplay Community, Fine Arts Society, and West Pacific Gaming!

For more detailed information on each of our Ministries, please check the How to Get Involved in TWP dispatch.

Back to Top


Would you like to know more?

You can find our regional hub, the forums, Linkhere.

We also have an active discord server that you can Linkjoin here. This is where you can find the contacts mentioned above in the volunteer group list.

Congratulations, you made it to the end! Enjoy your stay in The West Pacific!

Back to Top

Layout by Bran Astor & Fujai
181
LinkLink
TWP


Read dispatch


Welcome!

Westwind wrote:Welcome to NationStates and The West Pacific! Here's another Dispatch that might be helpful:






A Basic Guide to NationStates 2017

First of all.......Welcome to NationStates and The West Pacific!

NationStates is a world full of regional communities of all kinds, with a wide variety of interests. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!

In addition to this quick guide, we recommend you also read the full NationStates FAQ
The in-game FAQ will provide you with more detail than this quick guide.

For more information on game rule details, we also recommend every player read through the One Stop Rules Shop
This vital information can save you from The Wrath of the Game Moderators.

For another excellent FAQ, also see The Almighty NationStates FAQ pinned in the NS Technical forum.


.




General introduction

    NationStates was created in 2002 by Max Barry to promote his novel, Jennifer Government. Since then, the game has grown into a community of with thousands of individual players from around the world.

    When your nation is created, your nation will start out in a Game Created Region (GCR) known as a “Feeder region”, one of five Regions where new nations are born.

    The Feeder regions are:

    Other types of Game Created regions include the three "Sinker" regions where nations that have ceased to exist (CTE'd) are 'refounded':

    The region where all ejected and banned nations go:

    And the Warzone regions:

    All other regions are 'founded' by players and are known as 'User Created Regions' (UCRs). Any player can create his or her own region(s).

So, now what?

    After your nation is created, it's all up to you, the player.

How can I stop all these recruitment telegrams?

What are some of your options ?

    - You can stay in the Feeder region in which your nation is created, or you can move your nation to a different region.
    You might want to review those telegrams from regions that would like to recruit you. Though we'd really be happy to have you stay here.
    (note: Some User Created Regions are password protected)

    - You can create your own region via the Found Region page.

    - You can make decisions on 'Issues' your nation receives. Making decisions on issues is what alters your nation's economy, civil rights, and politics.
    Fair warning: NationStates issues tend to be humorous, satirical, and sometimes just plain bizarre. Just as in RL, there can be unintended consequences.

    - You can alter your nation's flag and it's motto, as well as it's currency and national animal.
       More options will become available to your nation over time:

    -===>Capital City: Unlockable with 250 million citizens. #241: A Capital City For @@NAME@@?
    -===>Leader: Unlockable with 750 million citizens. #242: Follow The Leader
    -===>National Religion: Unlockable with 1 billion citizen #243: A Question Of Faith

    (note - it takes about six months to reach 1 billion population)

    - You can write Factbook entries and Dispatches for your nation. (See How to Write a Dispatch and The Complete list of NS Codes)

    - You can participate in the discussion on the Regional Message Board (RMB).

    - You can telegram other nations.

    - You can apply to join the World Assembly.

      About the joining World Assembly: Please be aware that while a player may have more than one nation, a player may only have one nation as a member of the World Assembly at any time. Trying to violate this game rule can get your nation deleted. (Or worse, some Moderators are said to have bad breath.)

      - Once you've joined the World Assembly, you can vote on General Assembly and Security Council Resolutions, as well as give and receive Endorsements.

      - Once you have received two endorsements, you can submit your own World Assembly Resolutions.

      - We recommend you bring Resolution proposals up for discussion on the in-game forum before submitting it. There are many helpful players to assist in getting the proposal ready for submission.

Anything Else to do?

    Oh yes, it all depends upon what interests you.

      - For example, you can join the LinkThe West Pacific off-site forum. We'd love to have you participate with us here.
      Many other regions, both GCR's and UCR's maintain their own off-site forums, separate from the NationSates forum.

      - Speaking of the NationStates forum, you'll find technical assistance for the game there, Roleplay's, World Assembly Debates and more there.

      - Join a Government. Many, if not most regions, have some form of Regional Government. Most regions would be happy to have more people participate in these.

      - Join a Roleplay. In addition to the RP hosted on the NationStates forum, many regions have their own RP communities.

      - Here you can read a list of Useful NS Sites and Utilities

How do I go to war?

    - NationStates does not provide a warfare system, however players do engage in 'military' gameplay operations that generally employ the use of World Assembly endorsements to control a region's Delegacy. This is often known as Raiding and Defending (R/D gameplay.) Speak with a region's military leader for more info, most would be happy to train you.

    - You might want to read this Complete Guide to Military Gameplay pinned in the NS Gameplay forum.

    - Oh wait, you meant Roleplay war? See the NationStates National and International Roleplaying forum, or the offsite forum of a region that hosts Roleplay.

How can I increase my population more quickly?

    - In short, you can't. Population growth is a set game mechanic that cannot be controlled by the player. Every day your nation exists, it will grow a few million in population. Of course, if your nation ceases to exist (CTE), it will no longer gain in population until you restore your nation.

How do I win the game?

    - Sorry, there are no 'win conditions' line or 'end game' to NationStates, the game is not played on that basis. Although you can compete with other nations to see where your nation ranks in the lastest NationStates Census. Your answers to issues will alter where your nation stands in the rankings. Some regional player communities also hold their own contests and issue graphic awards for winning them.

    - However, there are a couple 'mini games' that were created for April Fool's days past (the annual prank/treat is a tradition in NS), There is the Challenge Game, and Cards Against NationStates.

Anything else I should know?

    Well, probably more that I think to write here. But you might keep in mind:

      - A reminder again....Don’t join the World Assembly with more than one nation. (we don't want your nation to get deleted)

      - Do not flame, troll, post racist statements. But really, using common courtesy will keep you safe and respected. Give respect and it will be given to you.

      - Your nation will automatically 'Cease to Exist' (CTE) if you haven’t logged in for 28 days. Although you can set your nation to “Vacation Mode” to extend that to 60 days.

      - In the event that your nation has CTE'd, you can restore it by simply logging in. You’ll find your nation restored in one of the Game Created 'Sinker' regions :Lazarus, Osiris, or Balder.

Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the game!





 
 

Read dispatch

Thank you both. :)

Genesis - The Lady Lies

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i-WDQxlVzgE

The man steps out in the moonlight
At the sound of a scream from below.
He thinks he is a warrior
So he picks up his sword and goes.

From the mouth of the monster
He rescues the maiden fair.
But we know she's a demon
Come to lure him to demon's lair.

Through restless foliage and tall trees he leads
To a house in a clearing, a place in her fear she calls home.

"Come with me, I need you,
I fear the dark and I live all alone.
I'll give you wine and food too
And something special after if you like."

And though his body bids him
To enter in with her,
There was something in her manner
That his mind could not ignore.

Also it is whispered
In the kingdom far and wide,
To beware a little cottage
In the forest in a glade.

For who knows what magic takes place in his world?
So he just thanks her kindly preparing to go on his way.

"Come with me, I need you,
I fear the dark and I live all alone.
I'll give you wine and food too
And something special after if you like.

Come to my garden,
Taste the fruits and the spices of love.
You can't resist me,
I'm the kind that your dreams tell you of."

"So glad you could make it
We had everything arranged.
So glad you saw fit to pay a call."

Some men never listen,
And others never learn,
But why this man did as he did
Only he will ever know.

He knew he was walking
Into a waiting trap,
Neatly set up for him
With a bait so richly wrapped.

So he went inside there to take on what he found
But he never escaped them, for who can escape what he desires?

"Come with me, I need you,
I fear the dark and I live all alone.
I'll give you wine and food too
And something special after if you like."

"All About Eve" - Steve Vai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJfP-ru9nsU

And though the sun goes down
The fever you adore is burning in your breast
Helpless in the fall from paradise into your bed
For here it is sown, in time we forget what is man

Don't let your body cry
This game of love is war
And I'm already dead

You say, "Hold me down and wash away
This hunger from my flesh
Make me reborn in sweet innocence
Come on and make me live"

It's voodoo that you possess
(Your heaven is danger)
Deny your dark side
I know all about your secret life
Oh Eve

And so the moon is high
I see that love is blind to the fire in your eyes
As our garden fiercely burns
We have no place to hide
Naked and cold running from the wind
Now wrapped in skin

It's voodoo that you possess
(Your heaven is danger)
Deny your dark side, I know
All about your secret life

It's voodoo that you possess
(Your heaven is danger)
Behind those lucid eyes
The shadow of the serpent lies
Oh Eve
All about Eve

And though the sun goes down
The mortals never know

It's voodoo that you possess
(Your heaven is danger)
Deny your dark side, I know
All about your secret life

It's voodoo that you possess
(Your heaven is danger)
Behind those lucid eyes
The shadow of the serpent lies
Oh Eve yeah
All about Eve yeah

Lou Reed - Perfect Day

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y

Just a perfect day
Drink sangria in the park
And then later, when it gets dark
We go home

Just a perfect day
Feed animals in the zoo
Then later a movie, too
And then home

Oh, it's such a perfect day
I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on

Just a perfect day
Problems all left alone
Weekenders on our own
It's such fun

Just a perfect day
You made me forget myself
I thought I was someone else
Someone good

Oh, it's such a perfect day
I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on

You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow

Westwind, Cro Magnon, and France gall

Season of the Witch - Donovan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_kmIsmw2fc

When I look out my window,
many sights to see.
And when I look in my window,
so many different people to be.
That its strange.
So strange.
You got to pick up every stitch. Must be the season of the witch,
must be the season of the witch, yeah,
must be the season of the witch.
When I look over my shoulder,
what do you think I see?
Summer kept lookin over his shoulder at me.
And hes strange,
sure is strange.
You got to pick up every stich,
you got to pick up every stitch, yeah.
Beatnicks are out to make it rich.
Oh no
Must be the season of the witch,
must be the season of the witch, yeah,
must be the season of the witch.
You got to pick up every stitch,
the rabbits runnin in the ditch.
Beatnicks are out to make it rich.
Oh no
Must be the season of the witch,
must be the season of the witch,
must be the season of the witch.
When I look out my window,
what do you think I see?
And when I look in my window,
so many different people to be.
Its strange,
sure is strange.
You got to pick up every stitch,
you got to pick up every stitch,
two rabbits runnin in the ditch.
Oh no
Must be the season of the witch,
must be the season of the witch, yeah,
must be the season of the witch.

"Spooky" - Atlanta Rhythm Section
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMAo0m4E4Lc

In the cool of the evening
When everything is gettin' kind of groovy
I call you up and ask you if you
Would you like to go with me and see a movie
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night
And then you stop, and say, all right
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you

You always keep me guessin'
I never seem to know what you are thinkin'
And if a fella looks at you
It's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'
I get confused, 'cause I don't know where I stand
And then you smile, and hold my hand
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you
Spooky
Spooky

If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin'
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams
So I'll propose on Halloween
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you

Spooky, spooky, oh whoa, all right
Spooky, oh yeah yeah
I said Spooky, yeah yeah

Halo of Flies - Alice Cooper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGOD1-NtxH8

I've got the answers
To all of your questions
If you've got the money
To pay me in gold
I will be living
In old Monte Carlo
And you will be reading
The secrets of soul
Daggers and contacts
And bright shiny limos
I've got a watch
That turns into a lifeboat
Glimmering nightgowns
Poisonous as cobras
Silencer under the heel of my shoe
The elegance of China
They sent her to lie here on her back
But as she deeply moves me
She'd rather shoot me in my tracks
And while a Middle Asian lady
She really came as no surprise
But I still did destroy her
And I will smash
Halo of flies
I crossed the ocean
Where no one could see
And I put a time-bomb
In your submarine
Goodbye to old friends
The secret's in hand
With phonied up papers
And counterfeit plans
You never will understand

"Kayleigh" - Marillion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NumChJYENJk

Do you remember chalk hearts melting on a playground wall
Do you remember dawn escapes from moon washed college halls
Do you remember the cherry blossom in the market square
Do you remember I thought it was confetti in our hair
By the way didn't I break your heart?
Please excuse me, I never meant to break your heart
So sorry, I never meant to break your heart
But you broke mine

Kayleigh is it too late to say I'm sorry?
And Kayleigh could we get it together again?
I just can't go on pretending that it came to a natural end
Kayleigh, oh I never thought I'd miss you
And Kayleigh I thought that we'd always be friends
We said our love would last forever
So how did it come to this bitter end?

Do you remember barefoot on the lawn with shooting stars
Do you remember loving on the floor in Belsize Park
Do you remember dancing in stilettoes in the snow
Do you remember you never understood I had to go
By the way, didn't I break your heart
Please excuse me, I never meant to break your heart
So sorry, I never meant to break your heart
But you broke mine

Kayleigh I just wanna say I'm sorry
But Kayleigh I'm too scared to pick up the phone
To hear you've found another lover to patch up our broken home
Kayleigh I'm still trying to write that love song
Kayleigh it's more important to me now you're gone
Maybe it will prove that we were right
Or ever prove that I was wrong

Bat Out of Hell - Meatloaf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QGMCSCFoKA

The sirens are screaming, and the fires are howling
Way down in the valley tonight
There's a man in the shadows with a gun in his eye
And a blade shining oh so bright
There's evil in the air and there's thunder in the sky,
And a killer's on the bloodshot streets
And down in the tunnels where the deadly are rising
Oh, I swear I saw a young boy down in the gutter
He was starting to foam in the heat
Oh, baby you're the only thing in this whole world
That's pure and good and right
And wherever you are and wherever you go
There's always gonna be some light,
But I gotta get out, I gotta break out now
Before the final crack of dawn
So we gotta make the most of our one night together
When it's over, you know,
We'll both be so alone
Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone when the morning comes
When the night is over, like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone, gone, gone
Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone when the morning comes
But when the day is done
And the sun goes down
And the moonlight's shining through
Then like a sinner before the gates of Heaven
I'll come crawling on back to you
I'm gonna hit the highway like a battering ram
On a silver-black phantom bike
When the metal is hot, and the engine is hungry
And we're all about to see the light
Nothing ever grows in this rotting old hole,
And everything is stunted and lost
And nothing really rocks, and nothing really rolls,
And nothing's ever worth the cost
Well I know that I'm damned if I never get out,
And maybe I'm damned if I do,
But with every other beat I've got left in my heart,
You know I want to be damned with you
If I gotta be damned, you know I want to be damned
Dancing through the night with you/
Well if I gotta be damned, you know I want to be damned,
Gotta be damned, you know I want to be damned
Gotta be damned, you know I want to be damned
Dancing through the night,
Dancing through the night,
Dancing through the night with you
Oh, baby you're the only thing in this whole world
That's pure and good and right
And wherever you are and wherever you go
There's always gonna be some light,
But I gotta get out, I gotta break out now
Before the final crack of dawn
So we gotta make the most of our one night together
When it's over, you know,
We'll both be so alone
Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone when the morning comes
When the night is over, like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone, gone, gone
Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone when the morning comes
But when the day is done
And the sun goes down
And the moonlight's shining through
Then like a sinner before the gates of Heaven
I'll come crawling on back to you
Then like a sinner before the gates of Heaven
I'll come crawling on back to you
Well I can see myself tearing up the road, faster
Than any other boy has ever gone
And my skin is raw, but my soul is ripe,
And no one's gonna stop me now, I'm gonna make my escape
But I can't stop thinking of you,
And I never see the sudden curve until it's way too late
And I never see the sudden curve until it's way too late
Then I'm down in the bottom of a pit in the blazing sun,
Torn and twisted at the foot of a burning bike,
And I think somebody somewhere must be tolling a bell
And the last thing I see is my heart, still beating,
Breaking out of my body and flying away
Like a bat out of hell
Then I'm down in the bottom of a pit in the blazing sun,
Torn and twisted at the foot of a burning bike,
And I think somebody somewhere must be tolling a bell
And the last thing I see is my heart,
Still beating still beating
Still beating still beating
Breaking out of my body, and flying away
Like a bat out of hell
Oh, like a bat out of hell
Oh, like a bat out of hell
Oh, like a bat out of hell (I'll be gone when the morning comes)
Oh, like a bat out of hell (I'll be gone when the morning comes)
Oh, like a bat out of hell

Today's new release....

"Afterglow" - Steve Hackett (Live at the Royal Festival Hall, London)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b_qf3W2omg

Like the dust that settles all around me,
I must find a new home.
The ways and holes that used to give me shelter,
Are all as one to me now.
But I, I would search everywhere
Just to hear your call,
And walk upon stranger roads than this one
In a world I used to know before.
I miss you more.

Than the sun reflecting off my pillow,
Bringing the warmth of new life.
And the sounds that echoed all around me,
I caught a glimpse of in the night.
But now, now I've lost everything,
I give to you my soul.
The meaning of all that I believed before
Escapes me in this world of none, no thing, no one.

And I would search everywhere
Just to hear your call,
And walk upon stranger roads than this one
In a world I used to know before.
For now I've lost everything,
I give to you my soul.
The meaning of all that I believed before
Escapes me in this world of none,
I miss you more.

Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir successfully complete first all-female spacewalk.

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch conducted the first all-female spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The spacewalk officially began at 7:38 a.m. ET and lasted for seven hours and 17 minutes, ending at 2:55 p.m. ET. The spacewalk went well, according to both astronauts, and they were even able to accomplish some get-ahead tasks on the station.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/18/world/nasa-all-female-spacewalk-koch-meir-scn-trnd/index.html

Newly added to my music library: yet another indie band from the Twin Cities

Early Eyes - Coffee

https://youtu.be/f9mnkC_Jvbk

I'm so boring
Or so they told me
So tell me a story
Until the morning

Bring me a cup of coffee
I'll be your 3 a.m. company
Bring me a cup of coffee
I'll be your 3 a.m. company

I'm still swimming in what you said
Right here holding my breath
Eyes red, and it's getting late
So why do I feel so awake?

Bring me a cup of coffee
I'll be your 3 a.m. company
Bring me a cup of coffee
I'll be your 3 a.m. company

We are made up of basement
Doorways and leaves to lay in
Wearing holes in our shoes
Tied with string
Who knows if I will be something

I'm so boring
Or so they told me
I'm so boring

Alfie Templeton - Stop Thinking (About Me)

https://youtu.be/kLamK0WaxIo

Well, I guess I should stay here
For a little while
Well, I want you to make it clear
What you want from me?
What I cannot say-ay-ay, yeah

Stop thinking about me, baby
Stop thinking about me, baby (What you want from me?)
Stop thinking about me, baby (What I cannot see)
Stop thinking

Well, I guess I get a little bit cold in the winter
Growing a little old
My mind is fixed on you
What am I to do? I'll think it through

Stop thinking about me, baby
Stop thinking about me, baby (What you want from me?)
Stop thinking about me, baby (What I cannot see)
Stop thinking

Why do I sit here
And keep you off my mind?
Try not to fantasize, look into your ey-ey-eyes
'Cause they're full of lies

Stop thinking about me, baby, about me, baby
About me, baby, thinking about me, baby
Stop thinking about me, baby
Stop thinking about me, baby
About me, baby
About me, baby

Stop thinking about me, baby
Stop thinking about me, baby (What you want from me?)
Stop thinking about me, baby (What I cannot see)
Stop thinking about me, baby
Stop thinking about me, baby (What you want from me?)
Stop thinking about me, baby (What I cannot see)

Post by Helloooooo suppressed by Bran Astor.

declares war on the nation of Fujai

Helloooooo wrote:*snip*

Please keep your RP off our board.

No role-playing in the RMB, please~

And here's for the karaoke. A little something different this time:

Pushing You Away - Undead Corporation

https://youtu.be/92hkG59HnUk

~~~

My time has been pausing. Blindfolded with your words.
I believed in you, but now I believe in my own voice, within...

You let me dream it and you confined me.
But the darkness you're afraid of saved me.

The night will hold me, take me to a new day.
I'll turn a page...

I'll turn a page.
I want to get it back, get it back.

I don't want you anymore.
Never turn back, I slam the door.
Get myself back, I'll push you away.
Want to find the light again, in the darkness I made.
Open my eyes and push you away.

Your words are my chains.
Promises are still pretending to be innocent.
But now... I start to walk away, within...

You let me dream it and you confined me.
But the darkness you're afraid of saved me.

The night will hold me, take me to a new day.
I'll turn a page...

I'll turn a page.
I want to get it back, get it back.

I don't want you anymore.
Never turn back, I slam the door.
Get myself back, I'll push you away.
Want to find the light again, in the darkness I made.
Open my eyes and push you away.

Then you'll see,
I can get what I want without you.

I can get what I want without you.

The waning moon, set me free...

I don't want to waste my time anymore.
I am not your good doll anymore.
I'm incomplete. Tonight will swallow-
Fake stars, break down old me now-
It's about the time to go.
What am I waiting for? Go!

I'll turn a page...

I'll turn a page.
I want to get it back, get it back.

I don't want you anymore.
Never turn back, I slam the door.
Get myself back, I'll push you away.
Want to find the light again, in the darkness I made.
Open my eyes and push you away.

Then you'll see,
I can get what I want without you.

I can get what I want without you.

The waning moon, set me free...

~~~

[P.S., This song was a tribute to Linkin Park, hence the song's name.]

Divina patriae and Helloooooo

Starblazer wrote:No role-playing in the RMB, please~

And here's for the karaoke. A little something different this time:

Pushing You Away - Undead Corporation

https://youtu.be/92hkG59HnUk

~~~

My time has been pausing. Blindfolded with your words.
I believed in you, but now I believe in my own voice, within...

You let me dream it and you confined me.
But the darkness you're afraid of saved me.

The night will hold me, take me to a new day.
I'll turn a page...

I'll turn a page.
I want to get it back, get it back.

I don't want you anymore.
Never turn back, I slam the door.
Get myself back, I'll push you away.
Want to find the light again, in the darkness I made.
Open my eyes and push you away.

Your words are my chains.
Promises are still pretending to be innocent.
But now... I start to walk away, within...

You let me dream it and you confined me.
But the darkness you're afraid of saved me.

The night will hold me, take me to a new day.
I'll turn a page...

I'll turn a page.
I want to get it back, get it back.

I don't want you anymore.
Never turn back, I slam the door.
Get myself back, I'll push you away.
Want to find the light again, in the darkness I made.
Open my eyes and push you away.

Then you'll see,
I can get what I want without you.

I can get what I want without you.

The waning moon, set me free...

I don't want to waste my time anymore.
I am not your good doll anymore.
I'm incomplete. Tonight will swallow-
Fake stars, break down old me now-
It's about the time to go.
What am I waiting for? Go!

I'll turn a page...

I'll turn a page.
I want to get it back, get it back.

I don't want you anymore.
Never turn back, I slam the door.
Get myself back, I'll push you away.
Want to find the light again, in the darkness I made.
Open my eyes and push you away.

Then you'll see,
I can get what I want without you.

I can get what I want without you.

The waning moon, set me free...

~~~

[P.S., This song was a tribute to Linkin Park, hence the song's name.]

I'll push myself away for LP ..

https://youtu.be/zpO--bxUx0Y

"You"

There's always something
in the way
There's always something
getting through
but it's not me
it's You, it's You

sometimes ignorance
rings true
but hope is not in
what i know
it's not in me..me
it's in You, it's in You

it's all i know
it's all i know
it's all i know

i find peace when
i'm confused
i find hope when
i'm let down
not in me ... me
in You
it's in you

i hope to lose myself
for good
i hope to find it in the end
not in me ... me
in You
in You
in You

it's all i know
it's all i know
it's all i know

in You
in You
its in You
its in You

there's always something in the way
there's always something getting through
but it's not me
it's You
it's You
it's You ....

Helloooooo wrote:-snip-

Eh, we probably deserve it

Helloooooo

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