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Thanks
Since you’re new, maybe read this guide:
New Player's Guide to The West Pacific
by 
The Impeccably Arranged Snark of The West Pacific Master Dispatch
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 Pacific ● 
Join the Discord Server! ● Regional Forums ● Master 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.
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!
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, filling 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 Discord community.
After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!
Getting involved!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!
Send a telegram or message to the FA Deputy Minister Hertfordshire and Jammbo at @snowsageclarkov to apply!
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!
- Submit an application in the forum thread, join the TWPAF Discord Server and be ready for training once accepted!
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.
Would you like to know more?
You can find our regional hub, the forums, here.
We also have an active discord server that you can join 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!
TWP
Remember to ask any questions you have!
*puts the coffee on*
My grammar can't abide people who confuse "there", "their", and "they're".
My grampar is more tolerant.
*coffee*
TODAY IN THE WEST
It's Punday Monday!! Show your best puns on the RMB and maybe they will be put in the Big book of puns!
I need glasses to see my family
More specifically, two glasses .... of scotch
Why don't you make you Monday a bit better with some Scotch as it's national Scotch Day, unless you are underage. In that case just have some orange juice!
Also, please read and upvote 
Overthinkers's dispatch about Fragile X Awareness.
Fragile X is a mutation of the FMR1 gene that is linked to a few different conditions. Those with the full mutation have Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), and can experience a range of intellectual, behavioral, and developmental challenges. People with the FX premutation may have Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) or Fragile X-associated primary ovarian inefficiency (FXPOI). This dispatch focuses primarily on FXS.
This is a personal thing for me, as I have spent the last 14 years helping care for my brother with FXS. Every experience is different, of course, and FX affects different people to different degrees. But just taking a moment to educate yourself on it means a lot to someone with FX or who has a loved one with FX.
People with FXS tend to face a number of intellectual and social difficulties, including but not limited to ADD/ADHD, social anxiety, and sensory issues. In addition, FXS is frequently codiagnosed with autism, though no definite link has been established. Those with FXS but not diagnosed with ASD may still exhibit similar behaviors and face similar challenges. About 1 in every 3600-4000 men and 1 in 4000-6000 women have FXS. However, roughly 1 in 151 women carry the FX premutation, as do 1 in 468 men.
FXS has no effect on life expectancy. A genetic test is available that is 99% accurate, but there is no way to tell how many cases go undiagnosed. There is no cure for FXS, but with the help of therapy, education, and support, anyone with FXS can live a long and fulfilled life. They are often smart, attentive, and a joy to be around.
So, here's what you can do to help. Educate yourself on FX and help spread awareness. If you or someone in your family have shown symptoms of the premutation, consider getting tested. Most importantly, however, support those in your community who have FXS and their loved ones. Having FXS doesn't mean someone is "dumb" or "less functional" or otherwise "less of a person", but inconsiderate or uneducated people may treat them that way. Be patient and do your best to listen and understand. Just doing that can mean more than you know.
For a more complete overview of FXS and other FX-related conditions, I highly recommend the National Fragile X Foundation's website (fragilex.org). The NFXF is dedicated to research, awareness, and support for people with FX and their families. You can also reach out to me with questions via telegram and I will answer as best I can.
Thank you for reading! And a big thanks to TWP for giving me a platform to speak out.
Cheers,
OT
Bran Astor, all of our new guardians and anyone else who is under the 250 cap for Endless summer of endorsements. Here's the dispatch: 
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Chances are you haven't if your name was attached to this dispatch.
All you need to do is click here and hit the endorse button; your endorsement cap increases from 10 to 250!
Thanks!
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Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, Bran Astor, and 7 othersFuentana, The unified missourtama states, Varanius, Ostellan, Zoran, Xener smoneack, and Georgenotfound
Post by Whamt suppressed by Overthinkers.
Pls no
My mind is on my research on this Scotch / Punday Monday but know I'm here in spirit
Bhang Bhang Duc, Ostellan, Zoran, and Bobki
Post by Whamt suppressed by Fuentana.
* puts gun to roof of mouth *
No RP on the RMB. Unless you have anything worthwhile to contribute, I suggest you move along.
We ask you to follow these rules: most are common sense and basic courtesy.
Remember that the 
NationStates Site Rules apply at all times too.
Residents of The West Pacific are shown more leniency in regards to these rules, especially new nations.
Visitors are also welcome, but they are expected to read the rules when entering and will be shown less leniency.
Breaking these rules can result in warning, suppression, or banjection; with immediate banjection for serious offenses.
Do's
Be careful with quotes: Replace their content with -snip- when dealing with long or rule-breaking posts, but do not alter their content in any other way.
Be patient: This is a worldwide game played in people's spare time. Understand that your post might not get a response in a timely fashion.
Respect everyone: Always be courteous and respectful to your fellow players. Flaming, baiting, trolling, harassment and the like result in banjection.
Stay calm: Discussion is encouraged, but if things get heated during a debate, step away from the keyboard.
Speak English: English is the language of NationStates, so please use it or provide an English translation for your fellow regionmates.
Take time to read: If you ask a question and are directed to look it up somewhere, look it up instead of demanding a full page answer.
Welcome new nations: New nations should have their greetings and queries answered in a friendly manner and be encouraged to get involved.
Don'ts
No advertising: This includes dispatches, factbooks, polls, events, and of course recruitment, unless permission is given by the Delegate.
No asking for endorsements: Endorse other nations to be endorsed back, instead of asking in the RMB.
No double posting: You should always use the Edit button at the bottom right of your post to add more information.
No feeding the trolls: Instead of giving attention, notify the Delegate and Guardians (you can ping in the Discord Server) and wait for them to act.
No inappropriate content: Examples include but are certainly not limited to homophobia, racism, sexism, fascism, nazism, and non-PG-13 content.
No puppetwanking: Don't use puppets to ban evade, like your own posts, or create false conversations.
No real life politics: We're here to have fun playing NationStates, not to get stressed in political discussions.
No roleplaying: We have dedicated roleplay areas in offsite platforms, you can read more in the Map & Roleplay dispatch.
No rules-lawyering: If you are unhappy with a Delegate or Guardian decision, telegram them instead of complaining in the RMB.
No spamming: Messages with meaningless content will be suppressed, with immediate banjection for accounts created for spam.
TWP
Edit: removed quote
The unified missourtama states, Zoran, Xener smoneack, and Georgenotfound
Post by Whamt suppressed by Overthinkers.
Ok then I'll just pull the trigger
What an absolutely charming fellah. Wish I had a daughter so I could forbid her from marrying him.
Overthinkers, Bran Astor, Teralyon, The Rega, and 8 othersThe unified missourtama states, Giovanniland, The grandest empire, Varanius, Ostellan, Zoran, Bobki, and Xener smoneack
Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, Bran Astor, and 11 othersTeralyon, Craiolia, Fuentana, Hertfordshire and Jammbo, Giovanniland, The grandest empire, Varanius, Ostellan, Zoran, Locksley Hall, and Xener smoneack
well I'm back from that long lecture on the zoom chat call today.
Fuentana and Locksley Hall
In a meeting this morning my boss told me that I'd be performing under pressure this week and asked if I'll be okay
I told her that I'll be fine and I'll do it if I have too but I'd prefer to preform bohemian rhapsody.
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Dalimbar, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and 7 othersBran Astor, Nieubasria, Giovanniland, Varanius, Ostellan, Locksley Hall, and Xener smoneack
I wanted to play guitar badly for many years. Now that I have had one for many years, I can report that I play guitar badly.
I gave up and sold the guitar to a man with no arms. I asked him how he was going to play it, and he said "By ear."
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Overthinkers, Bran Astor, and 10 othersTeralyon, Zukchiva, The unified missourtama states, Giovanniland, The grandest empire, Varanius, Ostellan, Zoran, Hooverin, and Xener smoneack
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Dilber, Fujai, and 11 othersGryphonian Alliance, Bran Astor, Zukchiva, Fuentana, The grandest empire, Varanius, Ostellan, Zoran, Area 591, Bobki, and Hooverin
I met this bloke with a didgeridoo and he was playing Dancing Queen on it. I thought, ‘that’s Abba-riginal’
I said to the gym instructor: ‘Can you teach me to do the splits?’ He said: ‘How flexible are you?’ I said: ‘I can’t make Tuesdays.'
I went to the doctor. I said to him ‘I’m frightened of lapels.’ He said, ‘You’ve got cholera.'
Westwind, Dilber, Greynne, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and 9 othersNumpties, Bran Astor, Teralyon, Varanius, Ostellan, Bobki, Locksley Hall, Hooverin, and Xener smoneack
Post by The elmos suppressed by 
Giovanniland.
Hi. Does anyone want to help me take over the The Wooloo Pact?
Post by The elmos suppressed by Fuentana.
Wow this region is dead spaghetti.
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