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Region: Refugia
My nation bans cars, but it doesn't have any public transportation. I can only assume that my people bike everywhere.
Typica, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, Kariforunia
This is why Chacapoya has been concerned about the boats. 👀
Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, Kariforunia
Welcome!
Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia
Long live 🚎!
Chacapoya, Refuge Isle, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, The Most Serene Republicans, Pantala And Pyrrhia, Kariforunia
I slept for the entirety of my "free time" yesterday, going to try fixing my sleep schedule again.
Work begins at 9:30a. I like to stay up between 12a and 2a, and noticed before that sleeping around 12-12:30a is best while not compromising too hard there. Sometimes I'm bad, especially on the weekends though, and run into trouble there.
This month though, I've began trying to catch this morning livestream I like - usually an hour to an hour and a half long, with start times varying from 7am - 11am. I try to catch them all, but don't adjust my sleep schedule to account for any of them I see coming in advance. In rare cases, the VOD isn't preserved.
So I told myself to go back to my 12-12:30 thing, and pick my battles in the morning better - if I'm too tired or don't have enough notice to be waking up earlier than I expected, don't worry about it. If I slept early or am awake at go time though, why not catch it?
Gonna see how this works out. :D
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Narwhal, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Cadenzana, Kariforunia
niceeeeeee.
BAN THE BOATS BAN THE PLANES BAN ALL MOVEMENT OF MACHINES AND ATOMS
Lower French Gregballs, Narwhal, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Chatula, Kariforunia
God I wish that were me
Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, Kariforunia
*heat death of universe commenced*
Chacapoya, Typica, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, Kariforunia
This is more of a lore sorta thing for my nation, but I decided to have Chia Mizuno the main weapons smith and Wendy Oxmor our medical specialist marry. There isn't any realistic reason issue wise why I wanted this too happen, just wanted to have those two cuties get hitched.
Lower French Gregballs, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Floofybit, Kariforunia
Welcome!
Typica, Narwhal, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Kariforunia
I go to sleep from 10:00-12:00 (pm, I'm an American) and wake up anywhere between 7:45 and 9:30 AM.
Refuge Isle, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Kariforunia
I sleep when and where the gods decide I shall fall. If at all.
Lower French Gregballs, Narwhal, Refuge Isle, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Kariforunia
JOIN THE COUNCIL AND ENSURE YOUR DREAMS OF IRON AND SILENCE BECOME TRUE
Narwhal, Refuge Isle, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia
Notice:
Just wanted to drop in a reminder to the RMB that we will be entering election season in about two weeks time.
Start considering if any of you would like to run for office, and what position you might be interested in. Councillor seat descriptions are in the RRS, starting at statute 6: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1200707
Elections begin June 1 uwu, I'll be taking candidates starting then.
Chacapoya, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, The Most Serene Republicans, Tovenia, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung
If anyone has any questions about any of the positions, or about anything else on the Council side of things, please let us know! Being a Councillor is actually quite simple and we work together on things, so it's always nice to see new people getting interested.
Chacapoya, Narwhal, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Kariforunia
hello?
Chacapoya, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Kariforunia, Eroias
Hi there!
Chacapoya, Narwhal, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, Kariforunia, Eroias
Have you guys ever bought at least one of Max Barry's books? His books are just right there in the top-left corner, seducing you to buy it.
Chacapoya, Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Floofybit, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia
Hello folks. Every since the Region Saver update, I've been working on a stats project. That project is now posted in this handy dandy dispatch, constructed through parsing some 6,200 data dumps and several terabytes of information.
If you're interested in World Assembly trends, the consolidation of power in GCRs and large UCRs, as well as the decline of minor delegates, you can observe them through in this presentation.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1547264
Please give updoot if you are able.
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Duolian, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Chatula, Liphia, Golden Gateway, Kariforunia
I thought about doing so, they seem interesting. The covers look nice at least. Right now though, my reading list is already a bit too full.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia, Eroias
Sometimes I forget this exists D; Otoh, my nation's pretty skilled at beating apocalypses.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia
This is so cool! Thanks for making this, I really like it. Your graphics are also always so nice.
Welcome back, Duolian :)
Typica, Araine, Kariforunia
Hey everyone, good news! We're doing the World Assembly Development Programme once again! This time we have some rare Season 1 legendary cards up for grabs, and more nations to endorse than ever before!
If you want to read my mad ramblings and also learn how to qualify for these drawings, check out this dispatch: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1517113
And remember, endorsing is important. Not only does it generate Refugi influence (which can be collected nowhere else on Nationstates) and get you in the drawing for cards, but it also increases the amount of votes we get at the World Assembly. Since we started frequently talking about World Assembly issues last year in the RMB, we've come to be noticed by some of the authors, including having some of them stop by our RMB to talk to us about their proposals! We've become a little more visible and our voices are becoming more heard in the WA, which means we can make a difference in the areas we really care about. So keep up the good work, this would literally be impossible without all of the support you all put into the region! If you have any questions or concerns about things, please don't hesitate to chat about it here or in the discord server, or send a message to one of the Councillors. We should all aim to be here for one another, especially when things are still kind of scary outside.
-Emily
Chacapoya, Lethodus, Typica, Narwhal, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Golden Gateway, Kariforunia
I bought his first novel, Jennifer Government. It was pretty boring and disappointing.
Then I succumbed to temptation and bought his recent one, Providence. This one's way better. I'm in the middle of reading it, so I still have no idea how it ends. I also played the short "video game" of it (lol). I like the character of Gili.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia, Eroias
I'm just too broke to actually buy books. I love owning them, but if I'm only going to read them once or twice, and can get them for free at a library, it seems almost a waste. Plus, it's saving trees, which I already murder en masse because of schoolwork.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia, Eroias
Welcome, Doriga, Esperante, Melstavringland, Hmiaoawaken, Cvntopia, The Gilded Marigold, Braven Kingdown, Integral Government Of Pulldier, Gulubu, Marinostein, Dispepstrogen, and Dictator Anna 10 to Refugia! I hope each of you enjoys your stay. If it applies to you, please pay attention to the rest of this message.
Refugia aims to be a friendly, laid-back community, which is open to players of all experience levels. Nations who wish to become more active in the region, however, should consider joining the World Assembly (WA). WA nations are able to vote on international law, and receive exclusive benefits within the region, such as the ability to vote in regional polls and elections, get a spot on Refugia's map, and even run for office when elections come up! If you're interested in joining the WA, check out this article, and make sure to endorse our delegate.
If you'd rather just chill with us, that's perfectly fine as well. We have an offsite forum, as well as frequent discussions on the regional message board (RMB), which everyone is welcome to participate in!
If you have any additional questions about the region or how NationStates works, feel free to leave them here, on the RMB. If you're interested in joining our offsite forum, look for the link at the top of Refugia's World Factbook Entry (the big text box at the top of our regional page).
Once again, I really hope you enjoy your time here, and look forward to seeing more of you soon!
Dictator Anna 10, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Liphia, Kariforunia
Hi Refugia! Another question from me!
What's your favourite book (If you have any)? I've read quite a few books,but I'd say my personal favourite is "Walden:Life in the Woods",by Henry David Thoreau.It was the book that got me into environmentalism and ecology.I've also enjoyed the "Harry Potter Series" by J.K. Rowling,and everything that has to do with alternate history.
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia
I really enjoyed the Black Company books by Glen Cook and the Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolf. Both are kind of dark fantasy, and both deal with unreliable narrators as none of the protagonists want to admit some of the things they've done. The Black Company books detail a few generations of soldiers in the group as they deal with sorcerers and fantasy world events. The other series is almost impossible to explain, it's extremely trippy and weird.
Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Valdonland, Kariforunia, Minskievian Refugees
No cap I feel like violence in my nation to the highest degree is hugging someone too hard or something. Everyone be pretty chill for the most part.
Lethodus, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
I don't even remember all the books I've read, and I certainly don't have a favorite, but as far as recents go...
I read a novel a month or so ago titled 'Where The Crawdads Sing.' (I forget who it's by). I'm not a massive fan of romance, which it has a bit of, but I rather liked the rest of the book. It's a sort of coming-of-age novel about a girl who grew up in a run-down swamp shack with an abusive father, but who found an escape in the wilderness, managed to teach herself to read, write, and paint, and started documenting the surrounding wildlife.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
That sounds really interesting.I'll put it on my list of books I want to read.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Liphia, Kariforunia
It's very hard for me to pick a favorite, but the books I end up recommending the most to others are "The Way of Kings" and "Warbreaker", both by Brandon Sanderson, or "Thud", by Terry Pratchett.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Yes, yes hullo that is me. I am very new *nods*
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Ambassador Bele Levy Epies, Liphia, Kariforunia
Welcome to NationStates, very new person :P do you have any questions on how the game works?
Araine, Ambassador Bele Levy Epies, Liphia, Kariforunia
How many ducks can fit inside the World Assembly legaslative chamber?
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Ambassador Bele Levy Epies, Liphia, Kariforunia
85, or if they're very large ducks, 90.
Dictator Anna 10, Lower French Gregballs, Araine, Ambassador Bele Levy Epies, Liphia, Kariforunia
I really liked War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy when I read it. A lot different from what I thought it would be from its reputation. I'm currently reading Tolstoy's final novel, Resurrection (though haven't touched it in months...), and it's a good read as well.
Typica, Araine, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
I'm not above packing the place and finding out :hyper:
Chacapoya, Dictator Anna 10, Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Ambassador Bele Levy Epies, Liphia, Kariforunia
LMAO 1.5% of my nation dies from Tanuki attacks, I love it x3
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
I guess it is better than 10.7% of your citizens dying from bungee jumping somehow x3
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Liphia, Kariforunia
Getting nommed to death by racoon doggo does sound a bit nicer then going splat ye owo
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
I didn't even notice this feature until just now, what are challenges?
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Liphia, Kariforunia
None, because ice cream doesn't have bones!
Dictator Anna 10, Elenaraghaenaris, Ambassador Bele Levy Epies, Liphia, Kariforunia
We actually have a thing on this! Check out the Refugi guide to challenges here! It's part of a series of things we've written/are writing about different NS gameplay mechanics and how to get involved.
Typica, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Liphia, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung, Arastovas
hi everyone, not sure if it is acceptable, but i just wanted to share some developments on the climate justice front from Southeast Asia.
https://code-rood.org/en/2021/05/18/fighting-for-a-just-transition-3-3-suraendher-kumarr-singapore-climate-rally/
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Hey everyone! I know the office of World Assembly Affairs has been quiet lately, at least on my end. It's been a busy, depressing month, and the vaccine took a lot out of me most recently. But I'm here tonight with an Information for Voters statement about Refuge Isle's current proposal, "Safety and Integrity in Conflict Journalism". Give it a read, maybe a vote, and let me know what you think.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1548540
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Lethodus, Typica, Refuge Isle, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, New Filippe, The Most Serene Republicans, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung
Since reading this I've had this lyric ♫ I did it all for Tanuki ♪! stuck in my head.
And maybe now its stuck in yours too so there!
Cheesy Tots, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Liphia, Kariforunia
Oh my god, I need to make a nation anthem. That sounds perfect owo
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, The Most Serene Republicans, Liphia, Valdonland, Kariforunia
The Star Enpire has finally complied with WA law and banned the death penalty.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Elenaraghaenaris, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia
Why does 4.1% of my population die from disappearance? I don't remember having a secret police...
Why is disappearance different from getting lost in the wilderness? Who's offing people? Why are they offing people?
Chacapoya, Lower French Gregballs, Duolian, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia
#blessed
The Star Enpire, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Elenaraghaenaris, Araine, Ekajyotivolke, Free Las Pinas Ii, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia, Allokyus
It's linked to how corrupt your government is.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Ekajyotivolke, The Most Serene Republicans, Valdonland, Kariforunia, Allokyus
Hi all!
We finally have a new SC vote! :Hooray:
This one is a Commendation for Altmoras by The Python and co-authored by CalRef member Westinor. For reference, the forum discussion thread is here and the submitted proposal is here.
I'm pretty conflicted on this one. I'll cross-post what I already said with my vote in the South Pacific with regards to the resolution*:
As a South Pacifican, I voted for because it's a Commend for a member of the South Pacific and a defender, which is in line with that region's goals. However, Refugia traditionally prioritizes the quality of a proposal's construction and research, and I'm not entirely sold the proposal is up to par on those levels for the reasons I isolated above. This proposal demonstrably fails in some areas and is generally lacking anything to bring it to a higher level of quality. As a result, I'm currently leaning towards an against recommendation, but I'm open to hearing arguments both ways.
EmojiTheft/HumanSanity
Chacapoya, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Junitaki-Cho, The Most Serene Republicans, Kariforunia
Oh, I bought Providence as an e-book and read it on my computer's kindle app.
Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Junitaki-Cho, Kariforunia
The Amber Chronicles by Roger Zelazny ranks high on my most favourite books' list (This is a 10-book series). Also the Tripods trilogy by John Christopher (This is a 4-book series, including the prequel).
But if I had to choose a single book, it'd probably be Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. I even own a signed copy (Card visited my country on one of the sci-fi cons we had back then).
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Junitaki-Cho, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Thank you so much for this write-up. I voted against last night based on your recommendation, but took the time to close-read the proposal this morning and I think I'm going to switch to for. While the writing is uninspired and a bit all over the place (I especially would have appreciated the 'Celebrating' clause to be presented in chronological order), I don't see the types of problems that would lead me to normally vote against. As stated in the server and in your TSP response, the time has been put into research, and even if it could have been cleaner, I think it's good enough to warrant a vote in favour.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Narwhal, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Pantala And Pyrrhia, Kariforunia
quick (and probably useless) question: Can you unrepeal a repealed resolution by repealing the repeal which repealed the repealed resolution?
Repeal Repeal repeal Repeal
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia
We seem to have a new regional banner feature. I have taken the liberty of outfitting the region page with something stylistically thematic.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Narwhal, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Golden Gateway, Valdonland, Kariforunia, Shipping Fan
Very nice.
Typica, Kariforunia
Repeals can't be repealed.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Kariforunia
But what if, and hear me out here, what if they were bananas?
Lower French Gregballs, Tiphlon, Kariforunia
We are reaching levels of intelligence that shouldn't even be possible.
Edit: God, I wish I could attach images to messages.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Narwhal, Araine, Tiphlon, Kariforunia, Allokyus
Hello there, President of Allokyus here, i have a suggestion that would help our astronomical scientists: What if we started the construction of an experimental star frigate? It would help defend our planet from asteroids and extraterrestrial attacks and it would allow a new wave of scientific missions to explore our solar system and beyond!
Lower French Gregballs, Duolian, Kariforunia
As long as we are allowed to place some gregballs aboard, all's good
Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia, Allokyus
Sure
Lower French Gregballs, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia
Some of my favorites (note that they're all fantasy or sci-fi because I like those genres the most xD):
"A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine
It's basically a book about a diplomat in an alien empire trying to prevent said empire from annexing her small space station where she comes from. The book is so good and I loved every bit of it. The culture of the alien empire is also really unique and is based around poetry, and the worldbuilding is simply epic. It actually inspired me to try and start worldbuilding one of my NS nations again, simply because it just built up a fictional society so well with a driven story.
"This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
Another one I read recently. Extremely bloody as a warning, but also a really beautiful novel. Basically about two time-travelling soldiers whose job is to change the past to create a future where their respective organization exists. It takes place in letters and it's honestly a beautiful story that I really enjoy. The organizations and the worldbuilding behind them is a bit confusing but in general I just loved it. A lot. So much.
His Majesty's Dragon series by Naomi Novik
I read this a long time ago! It's basically an alternate history-fiction novel where dragons are utilized as warplanes in the Napoleonic Era. It does get a bit long/boring sometimes, but it's one of the most unique series I ever read and remains my favorite to this day. The series is extremely long but it starts off with a (I think British) captain finding and claiming a dragon egg- and becoming its rider. It's pretty kewl owo
Chacapoya, Catiania, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Junitaki-Cho, Valdonland, Kariforunia
I've got to be honest, I gave them a shot when they first came out and got popular and it's was too dull to keep my attention, but I gave them to my sister who was ecstatic about them. Different strokes, different folks.
I don't really know what my favourite series would be if I read something today. When I was in high school I read a h*ckload of dragonlance and wheel of time, but especially for the latter one read through was more than enough. But now that I'm older, I have no idea if I'd still like them or what I'd like more. Life's just been on a different pace since then.
Cheesy Tots, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Junitaki-Cho, Kariforunia
I just love anything by Brandon Sanderson, Terry Pratchett and Robin Hobb
those books are so cool, beautiful and inspiring.
Chacapoya, Catiania, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Junitaki-Cho, Valdonland, Kariforunia
The Lord of the Rings and The Arabian Nights were among my favourite books growing up. A recent book that I was really impressed by was King Leopold's Ghost. Non-fiction and really horrific though - documents the colonisation of The Congo (and the violence) by mediocre Belgian monarch.
Lower French Gregballs, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Junitaki-Cho, Valdonland, Kariforunia
I haven't read King Leopold's Ghost, but I know a fair bit about its premise. Absolutely horrific conditions and violence under his reign. I don't think I'd make it through an entire book.
Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung
バイリンガリズムは現代の世界で本当に役立ちます。
Is anyone bilingual? What languages?
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Golden Gateway, Valdonland, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung, Hiddlestoners
Well,my first language is actually Greek.I consider myself fluent enough in English.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Kariforunia
I can speak and write English, Danish and German fluently, as people hopefully can see.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Probably quadrilingual now? Indonesian/Malay, Punjabi, Mandarin (still speak it, but can hardly read or write anymore). Used to speak Bengali when working in Bangladesh but don't use it anymore. I live in a largely monolingual society now, and that feels very sad. Even more sad to lose languages...
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Well, my first language is Filipino/Tagalog (Filipino being the Philippines's lingua franca, heavily based around Tagalog, but the terms are used interchangeably anyway), but thanks to American children's shows and English-dubbed anime I'm more well-versed in English. For instance, I usually translate stuff to English in my head, and Filipino only when I talk to older family members or during Filipino class. Since I will likely be pilot in the future like my dad, I imagine I'd try to pick up another language, or at least learn basic greetings in a bunch of countries.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Junitaki-Cho, Valdonland, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung, Eroias
Pilipino ka pala? Ako rin! baka napansin mo na yan dahil ang watawat ng Eroias ay watawat ng Pilipinas. Pinapahaba ko lang mensahe na ito para matulak ko talaga and ideya na Pinoy rin ako. Para sa iyo, ano ang mas komportable na gamitin, Ingles or Filipino? Nais kong malaman kung ang mga Pilipino na may kasanayan sa Ingles at gumugugol ng oras sa internet, isang platform na pangunahing isinusulat sa wikang Ingles, ay mas may kumpiyansa sa kanyang English kaysa sa kanyang Filipino. O ako lang ba ang nakakaranas ng ganito?
Narwhal, Free Las Pinas Ii, Laisou, Kariforunia
I'm late to this question but I can't let an opportunity to talk about books get away from me.
My favourite books are Sanderson's Cosmere. His worldbuilding and character depth is unparalleled. Mistborn particularly is the first fantasy book I recommend to anyone to get into the genre, as it's a great well rounded fantasy series without the growing pains of Elantris or the more inaccessible Stormlight Archive. The prose is the only thing that lets the series down, and it improves over time.
Brief summary of my other favourite series (it's not very brief, I can't stop talking):
Murderbot:
The softest and most fluffy death robot ever to exist
"I was having an emotion, and I hate that."
First Law
Forget GoT, get your epic grimdark fantasy here
"We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged."
Kingkiller Chronicles
mmmm beautiful prose mmmm
"Words can light fires in the minds of men. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts."
Wayfarers
heartwarming, joyous, optimistic, other nice words
"I can wait for the galaxy outside to get a little kinder."
Broken Earth
Jemisin is hailed as writing 'literary fantasy' on account of the union between fiery social commentary and epic fantasy.
"For all those that have to fight for the respect that everyone else is given without question."
Masquerade
Lots of themes, lots of pain, added gay. This series will break me.
"I will write your name in the ruin of them. I will paint you across history in the colour of their blood."
A Memory Called Empire
An intoxicating culture explored by wonderful characters
"Perhaps succor was enough to keep a whole population trapped, willingly."
Chacapoya, Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Free Las Pinas Ii, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Just a quick reminder that today is the cutoff for getting into the card drawing for the World Assembly Development Programme by endorsing the delegate! I'm going to extend this out another half hour before taking a screenshot and drawing from that list.
Good luck!
Typica, Narwhal, Free Las Pinas Ii, Kariforunia
Mas komportable ako sa Ingles, dahil tulad ng sinabi ko, sa Ingles ako nag-iisip. At oo, sasabihin ko na ang internet at Western TV ay dalawang bagay na nag-ambag dito. Nagkaroon ako ng Facebook noong ako ay tatlong taong gulang pa lamang, at nagsimulang basahin ang mga aklat na Geronimo Stilton noong anim na taon ako, kaya't pinapaliwanag din ito!
Also, I didn't see an RMB ruleset anywhere, but I think I'm going to go back to engaging in English out of respect for other people using the RMB who may not understand. :P
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Anyway, have any of you ever watched/read something that just broke you. Like, cry for 40 minutes straight broke you? Because, same...
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia
I'm able to read/speak English, Norwegian, and Latin, and I've been learning ASL.
I've also realized that I have to recommend "Gideon the Ninth" to folks. The official pull quote is "Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted gothic palace in space. Decadent nobles vie to serve the deathless Emperor." Also the first 5 chapters are online as well, so the first hit is free. The sequel is also such an absolute mindscrew in the best way
Catiania, Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Ooh that's near the top of my to-read list! I'll make sure to gush to you about it once I do.
Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia
Good morning Refugia. What is your favourite Zodiac sign?
Mine is Aquafina.
Lower French Gregballs, Lethodus, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Golden Gateway, Kariforunia
Heya everyone! Happy to be a part of this respectable organization!
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia
Welcome, Akkana, Kazumasen, Conboardia, Silbershire, Allokyus, The Haimotopian, Ekajyotivolke, Sakivia Krosta, Gre Hollits, and Not Louise Of Louiseland, to Refugia! I hope each of you enjoys your stay. If it applies to you, please pay attention to the rest of this message.
Refugia aims to be a friendly, laid-back community, which is open to players of all experience levels. Nations who wish to become more active in the region, however, should consider joining the World Assembly (WA). WA nations are able to vote on international law, and receive exclusive benefits within the region, such as the ability to vote in regional polls and elections, get a spot on Refugia's map, and even run for office when elections come up! If you're interested in joining the WA, check out this article, and make sure to endorse our delegate.
If you'd rather just chill with us, that's perfectly fine as well. We have an offsite forum, as well as frequent discussions on the regional message board (RMB), which everyone is welcome to participate in!
If you have any additional questions about the region or how NationStates works, feel free to leave them here, on the RMB. If you're interested in joining our offsite forum, look for the link at the top of Refugia's World Factbook Entry (the big text box at the top of our regional page).
Once again, I really hope you enjoy your time here, and look forward to seeing more of you soon!
Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia, Kazumasen, Allokyus, Not Louise Of Louiseland
I think mine has always been the Sasquatch.
Not only are we respectable, but we also have a nearly endless supply of dried mango.
Typica, Araine, Kariforunia
You've discovered my weakness xD
Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia
English & Hebrew (I was born in the USA, but grew up and live in Israel)
Leo. People say I'm usually a quiet and mild person, but when my sense of [in]justice is roused, I ROAR =)
Typica, Araine, Kariforunia
Hi friends! I have just completed the drawing for the 'endorse the delegate' portion of the WADP.
Here's the tl;dr of the winners and what they've won:
Congrats to all the winners! I'm sending the cards out as soon as this is posted, and if you don't have card space I'll send a telegram instead. If there are no replies to the telegram by next week, I will roll again for a new winner while sending out the cards for the endotarting campaign. Remember, if you want to qualify for the S2 Tzo cards, endorse all of your regionmates by next Monday!
Here's the crazy log if you want:
[spoiler]Emily Today at 19:35
Alrighty, come one come all to a series of drawings for the World Assembly Development Programme! As a quick reminder, the details of the event were contained in this (https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1517113) dispatch, and based off of the people endorsing the delegate as of major update last night. Our co-host tonight is, as always, @Dot. Hello Dot.
Dot Today at 19:35
PING :DISPLEASE:
Emily Today at 19:35
Thank you Dot
Dot Today at 19:35
You're welcome.
Emily Today at 19:35
Alright, so first we're going to draw for Uelvan, a Season 1 legendary card valued at around 45.5 bank.
1 Melenavenia
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Tovenia
19 Liphia
20 Araine
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 Whorth
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Fracoda
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Ciumbuleuit-Bandung
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:35
Emily rolls 46.
Emily Today at 19:37
Alright! Our first winner is Ciumbuleuit-Bandung, who I don't believe is in the server, but will be tagged when this is transferred over to the RMB. As a quick reminder, all cards will be sent out at the conclusion of the drawings. Next up is A baddon, another S1 legendary, this time valued at 46.5 bank.
1 Melenavenia
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Tovenia
19 Liphia
20 Araine
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 Whorth
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Fracoda
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Danger!
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:37
Emily rolls 1.
Emily Today at 19:37
Congrats @Raskuly on winning a card :pandayay:
Next, we are rolling for a S2 Ransium, game mod and legendary card valued at 74 bank.
1 Minefieldevania
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Tovenia
19 Liphia
20 Araine
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 Whorth
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Fracoda
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Danger!
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:38
Emily rolls 26.
Emily Today at 19:39
Whorth winning again :3
@Dot, how are you holding up, do you need a break?
Dot Today at 19:39
Oh my lord I stg Emily
Emily Today at 19:39
Fine fine
Up next, Bothia, a very rare S1 legendary valued at 180 bank.
1 Minefieldevania
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Tovenia
19 Liphia
20 Araine
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 No!
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Fracoda
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Danger!
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:40
Emily rolls 18.
Emily Today at 19:40
@Tovenia :D
WE HAVE NO TIME, WE HAVE TO KEEP GOING
Next, Montagna, a former issues author valued at 202 bank.
As a card, not as a person
1 Minefieldevania
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Novenia
19 Liphia
20 Araine
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 No!
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Fracoda
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Danger!
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
Luca:Dabuka Today at 19:41
Oh my god Emily.
Emily Today at 19:41
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:41
Emily rolls 20.
HumanDabbity Today at 19:42
Emily go brrr
Emily Today at 19:42
LUCA I'M VERY BUSY
Natalie Today at 19:42
:blobsweats:
Luca:Dabuka Today at 19:42
./nick Former Person Luca
Raskuly Today at 19:42
awesome
Emily Today at 19:43
@Foх Congrats on winning a card! :foxcircle:
Luca:Dabuka Today at 19:44
As with all systems, let us continue to distribute the wealth at random.
Emily Today at 19:44
Now we go for a s1 Reploid Productions, who has been around long enough to accumulate at least 243 bank.
1 Minefieldevania
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Novenia
19 Liphia
20 Winner winner
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 No!
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Fracoda
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Danger!
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:44
Emily rolls 39.
Emily Today at 19:44
It looks like it's Francos- wait
Fracoda!
Now Abacathea, our high-roller tonight, worth 245 bank despite being an S2 card, meaning it survived the recent plummeting of value
1 Minefieldevania
2 Nekhuser-Ra
3 Kallictora
4 Michelland
5 Wankdeed
6 Elenaraghaenaris
7 Junitaki-cho
8 New Filippe
9 Narwhal
10 Chacapoya
11 Floofybit
12 Laisou
13 Cadenzana
14 Skanatavria
15 Charcuterie
16 Tre Bia Land
17 Nottinghaven
18 Novenia
19 Liphia
20 Winner winner
21 Vikoland
22 Golden gateway
23 Ideotopia
24 Gamelan
25 Pantala and Pyrrhia
26 No!
27 Sueloc
28 Typica
29 Imbault
30 Rolliland
31 Ellamaa
32 Calexic
33 Indimu
34 Turtle Island Coalition
35 Vystrania
36 Lower French Gregballs
37 Kariforunia
38 Lunerbehrgm
39 Chicken dinner or something
40 Valdonland
41 Koayo
42 Medecion
43 Parapollacis
44 Nivla
45 Bapaving
46 Danger!
47 Callilini
48 The Star Enpire
49 Lethedral
50 Inaros OPA
51 Nether Budgerigar
52 Chill and Cool Vibes
53 Eroias
54 Dyllonia
55 Ekmek Pain
56 Giant Redwoods
57 Coninglon
58 Galluping Chestnut
59 Inasaki
60 Libertatem Existente
I cast roll 1d60
Dot Today at 19:46
Emily rolls 35.
Emily Today at 19:46
Hooray @vy- wait, I thought Vystrania was in the server. I must be insane.
THANKS EVERYONE
Thank you Dot
Dot Today at 19:47
Happy I could help :D
Emily Today at 19:47
Good Dot
Dot Today at 19:47
Am good Dot, yes yes yes. nods
Emily Today at 19:47
Join us next week for something else probably, but more cards for sure.
Luca:Dabuka Today at 19:47
Next week, we'll be giving away spell books and minivans.
Natalie Today at 19:48
I know which one I'm hoping for.[/spoiler]
Typica, Refuge Isle, Melenavenia, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Tovenia, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Valdonland, Kariforunia
Pisces because fish B3
Typica, Kariforunia
If I'm being completely honest, and I am, I don't go much for Astrology but I am an Astronomy fan! My personal favorite Constellations are Orion, Virgo, and Ursa Major!
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Pantala And Pyrrhia, Kariforunia, Hiddlestoners
My first language is Spanish, and I'm fluent in English and German. I'm now learning French and Italian
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Kariforunia
The tardis, of course.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia, Kazumasen
Deffo Library.
Lethodus, Kariforunia
加速主義は興味深いものです。資本主義をその限界点に押し上げる。
Left Accelerationism. Pushing capital to it's breaking point to inspire the working class to revolt.
It seems like an interesting idea. But seems a rough around the edges. What do other people think of the idea? Good or flawed?
Personally,I see the idea as good in theory but needs improvements in practice.
Apologies for a "serious" question of sorts. Just looking for other opinions on the belief.
Chacapoya
I personally find the idea incredibly flawed. Forcing people to suffer in order to get them to rise up in a violent revolt which would inevitably result in the deaths of countless marginalized people, to possibly achieve some new state feels so uninformed to actual suffering. Also, the idea that worsened conditions will invariably lead people to the left rather than the right is a fallacy. If the left is ineffective, or pushing right leaders to accelerate capitalism, many would turn to the seemingly more effective side. There is also the point that "left accelerationism" makes the assumption that the workers are to be used as a tool, pushed to break, rather than empowered. The idea that socialists would purposefully oppress the working class I find fully contradictory.
There is also the elephant in the room that the modern idea of "accelerationism" was created by a neo-nazi. In fact, many on the right advocate for a version of accelerationism, whether hoping to cause a race war, as with the Order of Nine Angles, or merely a civil war, as with the Boogaloo Boys.
So, one has to ask, is it better to try to improve people's lives, if slowly, or to attempt to incite a revolution by oppressing the proletariat, many of whom would not have read the literature explaining that, no really, this is in your best interests.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Kariforunia
良い点。
It's a belief best left in theory and forgotten.
I also was unaware of a modern accelerationism. Learn something new every day.
Chacapoya, Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Narwhal
Ironically, one of the most famous examples of accelerationism in the past was that enacted by the Comintern in the 1930's. The idea was that capitalism was due to collapse any miunte due to policies being enacted around Europe, and that the Third Period had begun. This led to the German Communist Party declaring the Nazi Party "working people's comrades" and the unfortunate slogan, "After Hitler, Our Turn!". The German Communist Party was outlawed in 1933, shortly after the Nazi Party came to power.
Lower French Gregballs, Typica, Narwhal, Junitaki-Cho, Kariforunia, Ciumbuleuit-Bandung
Finally, an appropriate knowledge of culture, ooh-la-la.
Lethodus, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia, Kazumasen, Allokyus
Ngl I like the new law I passed, a 1 hour no phone talk. I know it's a bit controversial but I like the idea of having at least 1 hour to chat with those around you and get to know them. Everyone's on tech now adays so having some time to make potential new friends and such sounds like a nice addition, at least to me I suppose.
Lower French Gregballs, Sylh Alanor, Kariforunia
Assembled with Dot's Region Saver.
Written by Refuge Isle.