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Region: A Liberal Haven
The Democratic Republic Of Rhonde Island is currently seeking WA endorsements.
We as a nation are committed to nonviolent conflict resolution, economic/social/environmental justice, advancement of the human experience through the arts and sciences, and finally to personal liberty.
To learn more about our nation please visit our factbook page.
Fellow WA nations, your endorsements are appreciated.
Greetings, Rhonde Island. I thank you for your enthusiasm to add activity to our region!
Please be aware our endorsement policy is to remain one endorsement, at minimum, below the delegate. Due to instability issues we've had in the past (hence the password protection), we take this very seriously, and will eject nations that do not abide by this rule.
So as to not put a damper on the mood, please feel free to engage with other nations and develop ways for us to participate regionally and worldwide!
I understand the policy, however, practically speaking does that prohibit the endorsements of any state at all by any other state?
You have at least four endorsements (including one from the DRRI)... Surely even according to this policy, our nation could receive two endorsements without violating regional policy.
Of course Rhonde Island, endorsements are monitored but are certainly not prohibited unless they reach a certain number!
The Democratic Repulic of Rhonde Island thanks the government of the Commonwealth of Garchyland for their endorsement and confidence.
We would also like to inquire as to whether or not we may be of service to any of our regional neighbors.
The DRRI would also like to direct our neighbors to our factbook pages where you can find out more about life in our nation.
Does anyone know of a way to post media files to nation states? The Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island has an mp3 recording of its national anthem it would like to share. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Why they close embassies (which draws attention) I do not know...they have come and provided a minor inconvenience, but things will be normal tomorrow! Thank you for your patience, residents
The black riders??? WTF ????? What kind of dateless wonders do you have to be to invade regions in NationStates???
I mean, I know what kind of nerd endulges in this game, because I am one as well, but seriously, you idiots are pathetic. Big deal that you have " ridden into battle". What kind of fight were you pathetic thugs expecting?
It's like mosquitoes at a picnic, really when you think about what you've accomplished. In the final analysis the Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island stands, A Liberal Haven stands and you will have done nothing more than waste time, which for more productive states is far more precious a commodity than "victory"... What losers.
This whole raiding nonsense confused me so I looked at how it's done. I'm at a loss for words, honestly. This game is supposed to be a sandbox, why do some people insist on forcing a competitive element?
Just as in the real world, one must brace and ready themselves for invaders and people who like to disrupt for no reason but to disrupt. We are a region of longevity,therefore a target! Not to sound cheesy here and quote from Batman, but "some men just want to watch the world burn"!
Really, what man doesn't want to watch the world burn????
...But there are fires and then there are FIRES...
Fellow WA member states: the current question of individual worker liberties is nothing more than "right to work", which as all labor knows, never favors the worker, instead exclusively tilting labor negotiations in favor of management.
The DRRI would urge all WA member states to vote against this current issue.
Industrial development must recognize both labof and management and must benefit both or it can't truly be called "development".
Fellow regional neighbors, The Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island has posted a new item to our fact book which we would invite all interested nations to view. listed under historical entries, you will find satellite footage from our first successful orbit by RhondeSat-4. you will need to copy and paste the link to view this brief clip. The DRRI mInistry of Education has approved this footage for general viewing. the accompanying music is the DRRI national anthem "Land of Plenty, Land of Peace", as performed by the National Symphony... thank you and we hope you enjoy...
Pleased to see that the right to work measures passed.
From the Board of Labor Relations, Ministry of Commerce and Economics, DRRI:
"The "right to work" is wrong for workers. it is a means of keeping individuals from expressing their true potential, creating disunity among the working class and only serves to benefit the highly mobile capital of inter nation corporatism. pitting workers against each other will only work for so long. eventually, marxist discipline will become known to all and a true equity will occur. WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE!"
From the Republic Institute of Science and Engineering:
"The DRRI is proud to announce a new fact book entry under our "History" setting. It is documentation of the first successful orbital flight of a weather and cartography satellite RHONDESAT-4. it is viewable by copying and pasting the link in the entry to your browser. The people of the Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island are proud of this achievement and look to more peaceful exploration of space and a greater understanding of our planet.
Fellow WA member states: concerning the current pending legislation on space debris
It is the position of the Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island to vote against this rule based on the final point of allowing for space-based warfare and weopons... The DRRI wholly objects to any legislation that allows for the weoponization of space, especially earth orbit, where even non-participating parties may be affected.
We strongly urge our wa delegate and all other member states to vote against this law. It is not about commerce it is about peace.
Post self-deleted by Derkomia.
Well, at this time there isn't any legislation that restrict weponization of space, repealing this pending legislation wouldn't change anything in that area. On the other hand geting rid of orbital debris is rather good goal.
That there is currently no WA ruling against space-based warfar is major faing of the organization, however any law that specifically excludes such measures is meaningless.
The DRRI has now successfully entered into to peaceful exploration of space and is doing so in a conciencious manner. To allow nations to exclude themselves from this rule because they are engaged in orbital combat operations defeats the purpose of the rule... For what other endeavor creates nearly so much debris without regard for anything other than destruction?
If this rule passes, those nations that abide peacefully (like the DRRI) will still be contending with space junk. Only it will all be radioactive or biohazardous random chunks of orbital weopons platforms and dead bodies. And it will all be legal.
As the use of nuclear weapons represents the complete breakdown of diplomacy and is unthinkable, any laws enacted by the WA that do not specifically and explicitly outlaw the use of such weapons falls short and should be voted down in favor of a global ban on the use of militarized atomic power!
We urge our regional neighbors to vote against this weakly worded fluff law and to collaborate on the drafting of a final answer to the question of atomic weapons.
From the DRRI Ministry of State:
As it is in the interest of every peace loving, humane nation to ensure that the use of atomic, thermonuclear and radiologic weapons are never used, the Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island would like to ask our fellow WA member states in A Liberal Haven to join us in drafting a final proposal to present to the WA on the development, use and proliferation of atomic weapons...
Please help us create a future free from the specter of nuclear holocaust!
Surely, Prime Minister, a society has the right to defend its way of life? A credible deterrent is necessary for any country with a more proactive foreign engagement policy. It will also act as an umbrella for its like-minded but more pacifist neighbors.
Nuclear weapons do not defend ways of life, they threaten to extinguish them. Most importantly, even a limited exchange between two warring states will have catastrophic consequences for non- combatant nations, from fallout to EMP damage to refugees and recovery. No nation has the right to anihalate another. And no peace-loving nation should have to live in fear.
Most importantly, because of the rapidity of deployment of nuclear weapons, due process is denied to the citizens of combatant nations. When faced with the choice of losing a "way of life" or being incinerated (along with your family, friends, neighbors, property, land and everything and everyone else), perhaps people may choose to discuss changing their way of life, a discussion that has to be societal in scale.
No, under no circumstances can the manufacture, possession, or use of nuclear weapons be justified. No peaceful nation can tolerate their existence and no moral or ethical argument can be made to the contrary.
We must act to ban all militarized nuclear research, work for the immediate dismantling of all existing arsenals, and the harshest sanctions conceivable must be imposed by the WA on non-compliant nations....
The only way to preserve humanity and our planet is to stop pretending that certain views on issues like atomic weapons and climate change and war are in any way valid. They are not. War is wrong. Always. Nuclear weapons are unthinkable. Always.
Oh, don't mind him, he's just trolling.
(Geez, Chancellor Meursault, stop scaring the neighbors. Why don't you take a vacation on Kirschberg's famous beaches?)
The DRRI is sincere about working with our fellow WA member states in a liberal Haven to draft meaningful nuclear weapons legislation. Please have your ministries/ secretariats of international affairs and state if you would like to stand with us in ending the global threat of nuclear obliteration.
Together we can make the world of Nationstates more hopeful and secure.
Just imagine if the efforts of humanity were targeted to "bringing heaven to earth" instead of fighting over artificially scarce resources...
The Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island was not aware that A Liberal Haven was holding elections for WA delegate.
We would, however, like to extend our gratitude to The Commonwealth and Outer Isles of Garchyland for their hard work in representing our region to the WA, and for their service in repelling invaders during their term.
We would also offer our express our hope that the Discombobulating Peoples of Derkomia are successful in their guidance and leadership and that not only A Liberal Haven, but the entire WA benefit from their delegacy.
Finally, our Ministry of State respectfully requests that in the future, all nations in A Liberal Haven be notified in a timely manner of upcoming elections. This will allow for due process including campaigning by eligible states, and offering and receiving endorsements in a timely and organized way.
It should also be considered to hold elections in a regular schedule, such as once a month or quadranually... Or however frequently WA member resident states deem appropriate. If these considerations have already been dealt with then please make them public do that residents of A Liberal Haven are all familiar with their electorial rights.
From the Ministry of State, DRRI
"The current legislation before the WA is and affront to women everywhere. but it is also telling of a disturbing trend within the WA towards a brutal conservatism. From nuclear arms proliferation to land mines, worker's rights, and now women's reproductive issues, a large number of recent issues seem to be proposed by the right, and more disturbingly, they seem to be passing.
If history has taught the world anything it is that right-wing, conservative policy is dangerous at best. The core tenets of this philosophy boil down to:
1-extreme nationalism;
2-extreme unregulated markets (and the placement of VITAL public services into the private sector to be controlled by the market);
3-the disposal of personal liberties for "state security" and the formation of a permanent police state;
4-strict and coercive morality enforced on the public based on illogical and unscholarly interpretations of specific religious texts while forcibly denying the adherence to personal moral or ethical codes;
5-a general intolerance of scholarship and intellectualism
6-persecution and disenfranchisement of minority groups (racial, gender, gender bias, religious, political, ethnic, or any other definition)
This troubling trend within the WA towards the proposal of outrageous laws, coupled with the even more inexplicable tendency of the WA to actually pass these troubling legislations is of great concern to the DRRI, as it should be to any moderate or progressive society. This is why the Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island urges our fellow neighbors in A liberal Haven to help draft new WA issues that are more in line with progressive doctrine, issues that work directly for peace, for personal liberty, for the environment, and are worded in such a fashion as to ensure their success.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THE WORLD OF NATION STATES BETTER!"
Member Nations of A Liberal Haven:
Funny thing happened when I logged in today. I discovered that I had replaced Garchyland as the regional delegate to the World Assembly. As many of you know and others will soon discover, the constitution of this region states that a delegate must be elected in a formal election. While I currently hold (at least to my knowledge) the office of Vice-Delegate (amongst others), I presently have no interest in supplanting our esteemed delegate. I will serve dutifully until the situation is rectified.
Thank you,
- Derkomia
Thanks Derk! To answer Rhonde Islands question, there were no elections and the change in delegates happened as a result of my lost endorsement from Rhonde Island. Being aware of regional rules I ask that Rhonde Island endorse Garchyland.
From the DRRI, Ministry of State:
"While we were previously made aware of A Liberal Haven's WA endorsement policy, the primary concern of our ministry of state is focus on enacting change on the world stage. As all member states are aware, a nation may not propose new resolutions to the WA without having attained two endorsements. This is completely regardless of any regional policy.
Without two endorsements the DRRI cannot fully participate in WA membership. We have lost our endorsements simply because of a regional policy designed to protect the regional delegate. We will gladly resubmit our endorsements as soon as we have received exactly two. No more, no less.
Our aim is to promote a progressive counter-balance to the current tide of conservative thinking within the WA, and has nothing to do with regional affairs."
Thanks Rhonde, we were unaware of the limitation (2 endorsements) necessary to introduce legislation to the WA. That is something you should bring to the attention of the WA moderators, who may be able to offer insights into ways around it. The endorsement policy was created to maintain stability in the region. If we have enough active member nations we should discuss elections; our former charter was lost many years ago. Unfortunately we not have quorum, but I'm happy to listen.
As for the endorsements, regional policy must be followed - not doing so results in chaotic, unplanned changes in delegation (although I'm happy to share with Derk, vice delegate) - if you're refusing to add an endorsement upon reception of endorsements I can tell you that won't be the best way to make an impactful difference here - being a longterm member who is passionate (as you are) will go a lot further, especially when we all play by the rules.
That being said, I ask that you reinstate the endorsement within 24 hours. Thank you!
"...the danger occurs when the system becomes more important that the people it was designed to serve..."
-Naomi Klein
The rules of the WA and of the game itself will be far more difficult to ammend than any region's charter. And it is not our intention to circumvent or undermine any rules of NationStates that may jeopardize the DRRI's standing in the world community.
The DRRI has much interest in collaborating with all of our regional WA fellows on matters of global consequence, and very little concern for the regional power brokering that, at its core, illustrates many of the problems facing our planet today.
We stand by our assertion that we will seek to acquire exactly (no more, no less) TWO endorsements so as to continue our work within the WA. Upon gaining these endorsements, my office will be authorized by the parliament and Prime Minister to reciprocate with all our eligible regional partners.
- Louise Michelle Sant'elia, Ministry of State
Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island
Rhonde Island:
2 endorsements is simply not possible, as a region with very few endorsements I currently have ONE endorsement keeping me as our delegate. This instability cannot be questioned, nor delayed. If your ministry decides to take a course of action not in line with our regional delegation you risk expulsion (which no one here likes to do). If I were in your shoes I would decide whether I would like to work with my regional delegation or hinder it. Thank you.
From the Ministry of State, DRRI-
"According to our intelligence, there are five nations within the region of A Liberal Haven that are also WA members, and each is capable of offering endorsements to the regional delegate.
It is therefore completely feasible for our regional delegate to maintain both their grip on power and a two endorsement advantage over any other WA member state without denying any other WA member state the requisite two endorsements needed to be full participants in the WA.
Is it the position of The Commonwealth and Outer Isles of Garchyland that if the DRRI does not tender it's endorsement presently and without condition, so that our regional delegate can attain a two endorsement lead for the sole purpose of following regional protocols, we are to be expelled summarily?
Is this question of endorsement being put to the other two nations that have not as of yet surrendered their endorsements to the sitting regional delegate?
Why have they not yet endorsed Garchyland?
when the great nation of The Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island first arrived in A Liberal Haven, we freely offered our endorsements to each of the other WA nations within the region as a gesture of goodwill. We also sought the endorsements of our neighbors (unaware of the two endorsement mandate of the region) with the goal of being able to propose resolutions to the WA. We hold the position that every member of the WA deserves to be able to participate fully. That means being able to vote, but also to create resolutions of their own. To deny any WA nation that ability because of a regional charter clause is unconscionable.
We ask again: are the other two states that have not, as of yet, surrendered their endorsements to Garchyland in jeopardy of expulsion from the region?
If not, then can it be assumed that the DRRI is being targeted specifically due to its stance on the issue of WA endorsemennts?
Our nation is a peaceful one. We seek to Work with other nations to find nonviolent resolutions to conflict, support human rights, protect the environment, and expand the human experience. We are not interested in regional affairs beyond how they may help (or hinder, as the case may be) our ambitions within the WA.
As a demonstration of our good faith, We will not offer our endorsement to any nation within A Liberal Haven until EVERY other WA member state in the region first endorses Garchyland AND the DRRI has received exactly one endorsement ourselves. Once that has occurred we will reinstate our endorsement of Garchyland with the stipulation that once it has received all endorsements, including ours, it will then reciprocate with EACH of the other WA members in the region including the DRRI.
Thusly, Garchyland will have enough endorsements to maintain its leadership and the two-endorsement provision of the regional charter, AND every WA member gains the ability to participate fully on the world stage.
This is a totally equitable solution to the current stress...
The Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island suggests that Garchyland get cracking on gaining the endorsements so that we can move on to more important matters like stemming the tide of conservatism within the WA.
Perhaps your DRRI's talents would be best suited in recruiting additional WA-member nations to ALH so that we can not only get Garchyland the additional endorsements required to secure long-term peace in the region, but also those required to ensure DRRI can participate fully in the WA?
DRRI, your expectations on NationStates are wild and definitely of the "green (new)" category. The other nations you speak of are on the verge of CTE-ing, and have been notified through telegram. In a perfect world every WA nation would endorse the delegate, but alas all too many players begin playing here only to drop off within a few days/weeks/months. You, on the other hand, have proven yourself to be a capable and active nation, which lends you to no excuses in your lack of an endorsement.
I believe you're confusing our views of regional security/endorsement policy as acting AGAINST your nations interests - we have no issue with you wanting to be active and have endorsements, but your quote right here worries me:
"We are not interested in regional affairs beyond how they may help (or hinder, as the case may be) our ambitions within the WA."
Perhaps this is not the region for you? You will notice above our region is tagged as "Independent" and "Isolationist". While we certainly don't AVOID world activity, we have learned, in our years of play here, that regional-play is more of our interest than international role-playing.
We commend your activity and your suggestions, but please remember you are but one new nation in a sea of many old, ancient ones. While we love a new, active nation who is willing to stir the pot you may want to be careful at how large the waves you're splashing are becoming. To put it bluntly, if you cannot be a REGIONAL player, which comes with cooperation, than this is simply not the right place for you.
I like Derk's idea - it is a longterm solution, meaning you will not get your endorsements right away (endorsements to the regional delegate must come before all other nations due to the added responsibility and risk), but it is the plan I put my full support behind.
DRRI, is this a way you would like to be involved? Remember, as you've said before, that cooperation is the best way for all to get along. I can assure you that most regions would have ejected you by now (simply based on your refusal to play along with our rules), but I'm certainly willing to work with you on this - but the endorsement necessary must come first.
The Democratic Republic of Rhonde Island will be relocating to a new region by the end of Friday, October 10th 2014.
It is clear that the isolationist, dogmatic adherence to a non-existing charter, coupled with general apathy of all but a select group of leaders intent on maintaining their grip on power, make A Liberal Haven a less than ideal region for the people of the DRRI.
There will be no need for continued engagement and the DRRI will leave peacefully.
It is our hope that WA member states located within this region become more involved in what is happening in the WA. In the last weeks there have been resolutions that ambiguously permit nuclear war, proliferation of land mines, the weaponization of space and denial of reproductive rights for women as well as resolutions to condemn regions with (ostensibly) similar ideologies to A Liberal Haven while offering commendations to regions and states such as the black riders (scourge of the NS universe).
Your world is waiting for you...
I've offered the DRRI a welcoming arm in coming back if that is what they choose - I've been speaking with the SLU (Social Liberal Union) within the past day to see about getting the DRRI over there - I think they align with his thinking (and ours) but can also provide him the endorsements and gameplay that he craves (and deserves if that's what he's seeking). We're sad to see an active nation go!
Given the severe lack of activity around here, I think the time has come for us to consider merging with another region. Nations are falling off left and right.
I've considered that before Derk. The big problem we may encounter is getting the inactive regions to move. Does anyone else have any comments?
Well, whatever You agree. I don't plan really open.
Has anyone here considered a merger yet? Philosophy 115, a very active region, has offered to accept us in a merger. Social Liberal Union has offered the same as well. I love ALH, having started it after all, so it has a place in my heart - however, I want what is best for the region and the people. If we're fine with inevitably losing nations to CTE and more active regions than I have no qualms with sticking around. However if we're all looking for more - then I am supportive of looking into a merger. I am at a point in life where I'm not able to contribute here as much as it would take to make this region successful, and our numbers are a lot smaller than they used to be - honestly im 50/50 on it, and I would love to hear some suggestions from nations new(er) and old. At some point after we've discussed this I can craft a poll. Any ideas anyone?
I just arrived here from 'The Rejected Realms' after residing and being ejected from a region that was not secure, a region that contained approximately 105 nations, yet was infiltrated and overtook by 'the black riders' where arrogance, idiocy, incompetence and stupidity reigned, (after they arrived and voted their delegate in.) So I have personal experience as to the importance of supporting the best delegate for the region and being involved if even to a small degree. I also used to play years ago until someone hacked into our regional accounts and knowing our passwords created havoc by pretending to be other members. After that I quit for a long time until I saw a coworker playing the game, years later, and I decided to play again only to be ejected from what used to be my region by 'the moronic assholes'. In conclusion, I must say that having been here before and seen what can happen I would definitely endorse mergers with other open, liberal and accepting regions, strength in numbers, and am also keen on the importance of having layers of protection to keep this region from neither invasion nor hacking.
I had no idea it was possible to "take over" regions. Then again I don't really have any idea what the whole point of regions etc. is, only that you're supposed to belong to some region. I admit that I'm not even that interested in the "multiplayer" part of this site - except for the rankings, they're always amusing. I simply chose a nice looking region where my country wouldn't look too out of place?
But I'm all for a merger if it reduces the possibility for some asshole taking over and destroying all the good things.
Shouldn't passwords protect a region from this sort of thing?
They can, but they also eliminate immigration, which is a big reason we have seen our numbers dip in the past year. Also it's a bit of a philosophical issue; a lot of us tend to be liberal to very liberal, and password protecting can be considered an exclusionary measure, which may counteract our mission as a region.
I think it's more fun to keep the doors open. Like the man said, it suits the liberal spirit of the region. The takeover nonsense is annoying, but maybe having some fun newcomers is worth this price.
Having experienced what happened to me (ejection) I am still leery about letting in any group of morons (by that I mean close-minded bigoted oppressive intolerant nations whose sole purpose is to conquer and suppress and convert the region into a war mongering region). I too lean towards the liberal side (that's why I was and am here), and "ideally" like the rest of us, I like an open door policy, however, because I'm not willing to loose the 'spirit' of this region to war mongering nations; I was wondering if we could have both. On the one hand have a password for those already residing in this region yet at the same time allowing nations to join without giving them the password until they prove to be like the rest of us, tolerant, respectful, considerate and most importantly, liberal. (I know that sounds un-liberal, but that would keep this region safe and liberal. (without losing its identity.)
Disregard my previous statement, I'm all for openness and transparency!!
Hello there! This seems like a nice region. What's the history behind it?
In regards to the password debate, can we at least seal up the next time they do the Zombie Apocalypse for Halloween?
Dirken
What exactly is the Zombie Apocalypse?
The Zombie Apocalypse is a game-within-a-game that is played around Halloween, where your nation and region must make decisions as to how to counter a zombie attack - after 24 hours of destruction you can see how your nation/region/the world handled it! I think our next "test" will be on April 1st however...I won't say anymore for those of you who haven't experienced an April Fool's here before...
I'm going to password protect for a few days, maybe a week. I think the worst thing a nation can do to attract attention to us is to come here, leave, come here, leave, come here again, and then leave - the entire time going to an "anti-Black Riders" region which has already gained their attention. We don't need the publicity, I'm happy over here in isolation on the island of A Liberal Haven (is it an island...?)
Well, i'm for opennes, but if there is danger that someone would take over region I think we should orotect it.
About merger: I like that this is quiet region, and think if people want to be more engaged that we should first try to do that among us, but if we can't make it by ourselves then we can think about merger.
Given the, err, current state of things with The Black Riders I've removed the password!
The Anaaxese Special Envoy
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Garchyland
Thank you, Grolsch! If anyone has any time in their day IRL to help with this cause it would certainly do some good in the world. I will certainly put in some time tonight.
The Anaaxese Special Envoy, Grolschian Envoy
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Take care! (::)
- [nation=short]Anaaxes[/nation]
Garchyland
Our good friend Dr George of Philosophy 115 has requested to pick our regional brain on a very interesting topic. Would anyone like to start with their views? Here is the message:
"We recently had the following message on our RMB:
'I would certainly like to have a poll about the difference between sovereignty, authority and law (and rights!).'
I would be very interested in hearing your points of view if you would be so kind as to repost that on your RMB."
Thanks, everyone!
Welcome back, Alevuss!
Oh yes. Hello! It's been quite a while. :)
Garchyland
Hi all,
Check out the new poll I published - I would like to spur a little more activity around here!
Saint Thomas Sur Mer, Euphoric Gentlesirs
Thanks, Garchyland!
I answered Humid continental (warms summers and cold, snowy winters) to your regional poll question, since that is the best fit for my nation.
My nation is setup in the South Caucasus or Transcaucasian region where Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia are located in the real-world.
According to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system,
link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Köppen_climate_classification
this area has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) on the Black Sea coast, a humid continental climate (Dfb,Dfa) inland, and a cold semi-arid climate (Bsk) on the Caspian Sea coast, there is also a tiny oceanic climate (Cfb) on part of the Black Sea coastline.
Garchyland
If you've ever been to the North Sea coast, STSM is like that. Biome-wise it's salt marshes and coastal plains. Not really an ideal spot for nature tourism unless you're into birds.
Garchyland
Does anyone here remember Laak? Was just remembering that great nation that CTE'd about a year and a half ago. Would love to see them back.
Boreal Principalitys
[nation=short]Grolsch[/nation] spans multple zones. Northern Grolsch is mostly polar, southern Grosch has a humid continental climate.
Garchyland
The UPKL has multiple distinct climates. A general map may be found here: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=lamatama/detail=factbook/id=117027
Towering mountains span the far east (a Himalayan type of environment) valley-ed by twin spines is the capital. North are the K'anszian Plains, a tall/shortgrass prairie climate. The west coast is a temperate Mediterranean climate, with the rich estuaries of Tdahiri to the rocky coasts of the northwest. There are many things that should be elaborated on... Thanks for the source of inspiration.
Garchyland
Maineiacs is on an alternate earth, occupying the eastern half of North America. The climate ranges from polar ice cap to a tropical monsoon/ tropical savannah climate in much of the Caribbean. The only climate we lack is any large scale desert areas.
Garchyland
Garchyland is an interesting place. It started in antiquity with the nation of Cortlandia, on the Garchy peninsula. After the fall of the Cortlandian empire there was a period of fighting for around a thousand years, before the people united to create Garchyland. There are still 2 distinct sovereign areas which can be considered their own "nations", although they fall under the democratic rule of Garchyland - these are Draughtash, a hardworking, cynical population which is located in the barren southern desert below the Garchy Mountains and the Outer Islands, a natural archipelago in the Garchy Sea. Also known as the Outer Isles, they are a small, very liberal population of people who are known in the region to have many nudist colonies. I would equate the climate of the Outer Isles to be similar to New Zealand, Draughtash similar to the Atacama Desert in Chili, and Garchyland as a whole (being so large), would span an area from northern Europe (Baltic area), to the Mediterranean, with these other areas inclusive to it.
Yay !!!! Most godforsaken !!!! Sit, Wonder, Imagine, Free-Think (SWIFT); 'In good we trust' is embossed or printed in all our leonards (currency), but we are accepting of all peaceful regions and religions no matter what, who, when, where or how people believe, pray or worship, and even if they preach hate, as we believe in free speech and are intelligent and trust the common sense of the Xandian people. However any actions on the part of any hateful group that harm the national well being of ASXS is met with judiciary force. Our long standing centuries old national anthem was overwhelmingly approved to be replaced by Imagine by John Lennon in the 20th Century. We are located in the Mediterranean in the lands of Atlantis and were formed as a nation from roaming nomadic tribes of all races and beliefs in 666 BC after the 569 years of The Tribal Wars when finally a peaceful resolution was reached and in 666 BC, and The Tribal Charter was signed by all warring tribes and an all accepting and representative government was formed to become the (4) Districts which includes the (63) Allied States of Xandia Swift.
Garchyland
Congrats, Xandia! 1,445th in the world ain't too bad for you either ;-)
Thank you very much Garchy !! Do you know how many nations there are in the world? 'NationStates' (being I'm into math I want to calculate what top % I am in relation to the rest of the world) :)
On the World page (http://www.nationstates.net/page=world) it says there are currently 145,263 nations in the World! The cool thing that I like is the badges - if you view your nations page you'll see these badges on the bottom that will let you know when you rank high in the Region or the World. The gold ones are the best, meaning you've ranked in the top 1% of the Region or World (Regional ones have no border, World ones have a border). I believe blue is top 5% and gray is top 10%. If you hover over the icons (on a computer) it will tell you what they are for! And as it turns out from your badge (and I'm sure you did the math too ;-) ), you're top 1% in the World for most Godforsaken!
I've been away for a while, but I figured it out and it comes out to be .9947% Looks like I barely made the 1%--Thanks Garchy
Hi! What all is there to do on this game?
Not an earth climate: I'm in the infernal zone: scorching hot temperatures all year round. The infernal zone has nine sub-climates.
Garchyland
Greetings Unified Fyriks, and welcome to our region! While we are currently in the process or ramping up our regional activity, you'll find a lot of fun answering the issues in your "issues" tab and watching your nation grow and develop over time! Also feel free to join in on our regional poll, which you'll find above :)
Hello Everyone!
Does anyone mind if I leave this puppet here for a while just to see what your regions is like? I want to become more acquainted with you all given that our regions are in the process of building embassies.
I look forward to talking with you all if no one objects to me being here.
Thank you!
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Welcome The Special Envoy Of Terlibe! Of course you're more than welcome to stay and observe as long as you'd like :)
Garchyland created a new regional poll: "Do vehicles drive on the left or right side in your nation?".
Like the majority of the world, we drive on the right. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right-_and_left-hand_traffic
However, we have an extensive public transportation network, including extensive high-speed railways. Gasoline-powered motor vehicles were phased out over a generation ago and are not common, especially in the urban areas where bicyclists are ubiquitous. Kadigans agree with the thoughts of Enrique Peñalosa-Londoño, Mayor of Bogotá (1998-2001): An advanced city is not a place where the poor move about in cars, rather its where even the rich use public transportation.
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I love that quote - now if only more nations (IRL) invested in public transportation first!
Nothing wrong with cars, as long as they don't get in the way of traffic.
Mathematical fact: As of now, 62.22% of the nations in A Liberal Haven have voted on the current poll !!
(I prefer sport bikes and no speed limits !!) If you don't like to drive fast, then don't drive fast, but don't tell me how fast to drive....my speed is regulated by common sense.
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That's awesome, Xandia! Is that number based on the total number of responses or did you check to see if all nations were from ALH? I kept the poll open to all nations in the World, so I wasn't sure how many are from ALH :)
I am mistaken :( I thought all the votes came from ALH so I based it on the 45 nations in our region. Oh well :)
Because it's a little bit cold up here in the middle of the North Sea, our specialties tend in the Winter, rather than Summer, Olympics.
That will be our next poll question :) I hope you take part!
Of course, I'm here to stay :)
Hi! I just moved here from a socialist region, where all the nations were fighting and taking areas of the map for military bases. Hopefully now I don't experience any of that violent riffraff. How is everyone?
Also, does this nation have a regional map?
Maineiacs' NS Olympic record is mixed, particularly in the Summer Olympics. One Olympics (I think it was the II Olympics) we actually won the medal count; since then, we've hardly won anything. Last time out only our swim team made any impression. We are mainly a winter sports nation, especially hockey (our national sport).
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Welcome, [nation=short]Doublespeak[/nation]! We are a friendly region, so we won't have any fighting here :) We currently don't have a regional map, but I've been thinking of setting one up. Does anyone else have any interest in something like that?
Doublespeak
Well, it could be interesting making a regional map. Maybe we can put that on vote?
Sure, I'd be happy to. We should see if we can find someone who is willing to head this project - I know they can take a lot of time, and unfortunately I don't have enough time IRL to create and manage the updates to the regional map. I would be happy to upload the most current version to our regional page whenever necessary! Does anyone have an interest in creating this? It can be a lot fun if you're the creative type :)
I have a question on the idea of a regional map: would it be one fictional landmass that we divide up, or a redrawn map of the world with each nation occupying some real world territory?
It can be either one! I've seen regions do it both ways - it really depends on how creative we want to get. Using a real world map would certainly be easier to maintain, but it does cramp creativity a little bit (I've never really envisioned my country as resembling any specific country in the world!
I really like the take that [nation=short]Dr George[/nation] mentioned in Philosophy 115 a few weeks back - "I tend to think of NS as operating in an alternate universe. Each of the 17,000+ regions is a constellation (or Empire or Federation or whatever you prefer to call it), with each person in a particular region a solar system and the families of nations within a region are separate, Earth-like planets within that solar system capable of supporting 30 billion+ citizens with the advanced technology required for such a population density" - basically your "nation" is it's own planet, hence why the populations can attain such high levels (I have 16 billion people!) Alternatively, I think of it as each "region" being it's own planet, and the larger nations could take up an entire continent - let's not forget that these "worlds" could be a thousand times the size of Earth!
Really gives us some creative flexibility ;-)
I might be interested in drawing a map, though I wouldn't want to use Earth as a basis for it. But how would I know where to put all the countries? What their climates are like? Neighboring countries? Etc.
I go with the assumption that Maineiacs is on an alternate earth and have detailed the real-world territory it occupies in my factbook.
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