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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
Yes, please. We all need to relax.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
You do know every bad thing I just said was my IC opinion right? And yes I know the exact OOC reason you backed down...that's why I insulted your IC reaction and how it would have influenced future affairs...Your IC reaction and reason means that your aid to the likes of Magnatronia would have been paltry
It is relevant. Mag said he wont acknowledge the locks and the USA doesn't acknowledge a lighthouse built on an island by Canada.
Yeah, but Mag was talking OOC. He has to agree to those locks for them to exist in the IC world since they were supposedly built in the past
I don't mean high-tech stuff. I just mean intel gains. It could be decided with dice rolls. Hell, most military stuff could be decided with dice rolls if they had weights that accounted for technology or stuff like that
Jaslandia, Andromitus, Magnatronia
Oooooh that sounds like a good idea actually? It'd make it so wars would be statistically fair.
Jaslandia, Andromitus
I usually don't do Tea Time until the evening, but I suppose I could make an exception. Give me a few minutes.
Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton
I wish I knew of something like that. We could even take the agreeing to war thing off, as the others would simply have to improvise strategy and hope to god they win the dice rolls. It makes it impartial
Jaslandia
And The Royal Republic Of Kumania nothing personal dude, I still like you!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Hello Peng! I'm doing good. Just about to start my nightly mail run.
I'm right here! Hello Mag! *whistles*
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Magnatronia
OK, give me an example of what Mag can or should do that doesn't boil down asking Kumania to stop, warring with Kumania to stop them, or letting them do it.
I can think of only one, wherein he pleads with the international community to embargo Kum...which doesn't work for a number of reasons.
You can keep talking about the river, I'm talking about the fact that Mag's shore is his shore. Whether Kum violates it to build a lock is the issue here, and it leaves Mag with no real choice but to wage war because, woah, his nation (IC) isn't popular with a lot of big spenders in the world.
This is a situation wherein Mag would have to either lose the land or suffer a war, and the protection granted by requiring one to have an agreement before conducting acts of war upon another nation simply has to extend to him here and now.
Seriously, Kum taking a chunk of his land and being allowed to because Mag isn't very popular (IC) and Mag isn't able to defend it is literally stripping that protection away.
Magnatronia
Hello, future bed pan!
Merlinton, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Nah jk I love ya
Merlinton, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
I actually kind of like that idea; and "bad" rolls could be played as bad intel a terrible general etc
I mean, we're playing as nations, things don't always go your way in war.
Well, it's 5 pm over there and correct me if I am wrong but 5 pm is considered tea time in Britain. :)
But you don't need to do it now. You can do it later.
Jaslandia, Magnatronia, Percyton
I'm not sure if I would go THAT far to the point that we don't need mutual consent for war, but I still really like the dice idea.
Andromitus
Always a pleasure to have you around. :)
Jaslandia, Percyton
I second that
Jaslandia
How about, as I'm sure Unf would agree, we let them sort it out as this is an argument about an imaginary river (in this context, I know it's real), with two imaginary countries, with imaginary rules - which has gone for about five to four hours now. If it's war, it's war - if not, then whatever else. If they can't agree, that's when the mods jump in and go "yes" or "no" and then Bob's your uncle it's sorted.
OOC I'm a very popular dude around here. Just the other day, someone told me to choke. Isn't that nice?
Merlinton, Russian Fedration, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Andromitus, Kalaron
The tradition is I would do it sometime between 8 PM and 10:30 PM, as that was around the time my predecessor as Grandmaster of Tea Time UAL would do it (though it was around noon for him, since he lived in California and live in the Eastern U.S.). However, traditions can change. Plus, I'd probably forget to do Tea Time if I don't do it now.
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
He goes over there with a fvck tonne of troops and intimidates the Kumanian labourers into leaving
He blows up the construction at night when no one is there
He starts doing the same on the Kumanian side
He lodges an official complaint at the Kumanian embassy
He starts building defences on his side of the river
Yunno all of these things aren't all out war, right? There's a range of responses, a tonne. It's a border dispute, they happen all over and most do not end in war, they end in a resolution or an uneasy stalemate. As I've said many times but you keep ignoring me, you're reducing this to a binary black/white decision which it totally isn't. That whole river is disputed, shores on both sides included. The parties involved are tasked with coming to a resolution on that matter.
whoa letting people decide things without meddling in them, that's an interesting thing isn't it?
What do you think Kal?
Continental Commonwealths, Yukona
I'm just putting stuff out there. Surprise attacks do exist, but we can't do them here now for reasons like what's happening right now
Jaslandia
Do it when ever it suits you. No rush. :)
Jaslandia, Percyton
How I learned to start watercourse with Yuk and stop worrying by Dr. Unf Phallus Ious
Jaslandia
1) Kumania has troops there to defend it, war happens or his troops pull back / Camp there doing nothing.
2) Kumanian troops are there, war happens / Kumanian Warships blok his access entirely and continue construction.
3) That doesn't matter, their two nations hate each other.
4) He has to blow up (or at least threaten) Kumanian ships, war happens when they call his bluff.
Hey look at that, those choices boil back down into "Give up" or "Fight and wage war" with some tones of "He gets to watch Kum take the land but interfering will be war" added to it.
The illusion of choice is, in the end, still an illusion for a nation like his.
Did I say they can't?
My whole side during this has been that, should someone choose not to have it, the mods should enforce their right to choose. If Mag wants it, it's fine and good, but if he doesn't than he shouldn't have to shut up or put up.
Surprise attacks could still be worked out, but it would have to be agreed upon OOCly first (ex: One side will ICly be surprised by an attack, and will RP as if they weren't expecting it, but OOCly everything will be planned out between both sides). Is there a greater risk of meta-gaming if it isn't a true surprise attack? Sure, but I'd say overall, it would be better than the alternative.
Baxten, Kalaron
LADIES, GENTLEMEN, AND TALKING TRAINS, IT IS NOW TEA TIME!
OUR SNACKS: SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, ICE CREAM CAKE, AND BRATWURST
BONUS SNACK: SPECIAL COAL
OUR DRINKS: BOTTLED WATER, GREEN TEA, AND WHITE WINE
OUR TOPICS: CHINA, SEPARATIST STATES, AND THE NATIONALIZATION OF THE POSTAL SYSTEM
BONUS TOPIC: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE NOSTALGIC MOVIES?
BONUS PROGRAMS: OPEN LETTERS, RANDOM LINKS, AND NONSENSICAL SENTENCES
Russian Fedration, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, James The Red Engine
All of those 'war happens' are highly subjective. Loss of life/engagements do not always result in war. yadda yadda binary black/white repeat the same stuff I've been saying for 3 hours.
No, you started this whole thing in the first place by meddling in Minnesota's decisions which led to meddling in Kumania's actions.
Yukona
Snack: Ice Cream Cake
Drink: Green Tea
Topic: China needs to stop bickering with Taiwan and just let them go.
weirdorconfusing.com
What's your favorite and least favorite toe?
Jaslandia
Hey guys, what did I miss? Five more pages of arguments over hypothetical situations in the RPs?! Well, bully for me!
Merlinton, Russian Fedration, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
hey what do you think of the St. Lawrence River?
Merlinton, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Continental Commonwealths, Andromitus, Yukona, Solla Ultima
NOOOO!!!!!!!
Merlinton, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Andromitus, Solla Ultima
Sandwiches and Green Tea please. :)
China: A very interesting country with a long and rich history and culture. There is a part for me that feels interest in it but also a part that says better don't go there because the conditions for life and the living standard a quite lower. And there is the smog, censorship, one party-rule and all the other stuff. They make interesting food tho.
Seperatist states: Well, to be honest I think those states are better off if they stay since when they get independence they need to rrbuilt and reorganise all parts of society which were controlled by the 'federal' (in a federalised country) administration. And I think that's quite difficult. Furthermore they need to be recognised by other nations and find people which want to trade with them and where they can get all their stuff from. Furthermore they need to get self-sustained which is very difficult. So I guess it's better if they stay. Maybe not for the politicians or activists but for the people which live there.
Nationalised mail: I think that's a good thing. Private companies are supposed to make profit. A nationalised mail has to deliver rural areas as well as urban areas. So if you privatise the mail service those companies would focus on urban area since the chance for profit more higher leaving the rural areas unserved.
Nostalgic movies: Operation Petticoat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Petticoat
Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Percyton
I lived on it for years. It's nice and pretty, makes for nice boating and swimming. And actually has a number of locks that in no way span the entire river.
Jaslandia, Yukona
Cry me a river!
Jaslandia, Yukona, Solla Ultima
yeah but if kum built a lock through your yard would you be upset?
Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
I think I'd mostly be surprised that such a feat was a) possible, b) logical, and c) worthy of draining everyone's Sunday afternoon.
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Thats a great song.
Penguania And Antarctica
well tough your options are sell your house or go to war with Kum choose wisely buster
Maybe I could have a dice roll and add/subtract weights on there. We could do it like RISK, where the attackers have 3 dice and the defenders have two, with the highest dice being compared to each other. The defender's would win ties. Weights would be decided with terrain, intel (which would be decided by a simple dice roll) and size of attacking force vs defending (so say the attackers have 5000 more troops, they get 1 more weight. Different numbers would apply to different weapons, like tanks, warship support, etc.) It's still simple and doesn't take into account technology or partial casualties, but we have time to get the kinks out.
Merlinton, Jaslandia, Andromitus
Completely separate question - opinion on Kevin O'Leary
Pretty much me, too
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Right, because, in a situation where he starts firing at Kumanian personnel, Kumania wouldn't declare war in outrage?
In order for Minnesota to have a non-riverine fleet, he must station it at what is likely a friendly port.
I was entirely fine with this explanation, but when Kum attempted to say that he would build a whole Panama Canal deal there so as to allow for Minnesota to have one, singular, fleet...well issues happened that lead to here.
I made a comment on Minnesota and exactly how many see-faring warships he'd have realistically, Kum was the one who decided that there would be a whole canal to allow for his ships to pass.
Of course, none of that is relevant to the debate on whether or not Mag needs to shut up or put up with essentially forfeiting his land (None of the situations convince Kumania to back off, realistically), so why one would mention it is pointless.
Magnatronia
Ice cream sandwiches
Arizona Tea or Fiji water. Gotta have that A E S T H E T I C
China's better than Russia, but worse than Canada, by far. I respect their attempts to modernize, though. Separatists are a mixed bag. If you're talking about the Kurds, they've got a good reason to try to form their own state. But the Confederate states of America was also a separatist state. And you know their motives. We should stick to the current system (in the US), but offer more services through USPS to keep it competitive. Check cashing, banking, etc.
Old movies, movies that make me nostalgic, or movies ABOUT nostalgia? If we're talking about the first and second one, then that's Hamburgers For America (obscure movie I first watched with my dude) and Up.
Jaslandia, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton
Hello this is dog?
Continental Commonwealths, Andromitus, Percyton
I want a Bratwurst and Green Tea (I wish I had this at my house)
China- Basically what Peng said
Separatist States- If a state has a legitimate reason to leave, like South Sudan, then more power to them. I wish them the best of luck and hope their new country prospers. However, if there is not a legitimate reason, like Texas, then there is no point in leaving. It does more harm than good, in my opinion, and makes the new state lose all of the benefits of being in that country. I guess if the majority of people really do think they'd be better off independent, after weighing all factors, then they do what they want.
Nationalizing the Postal Service- I think that private postal services and a national postal service should coexist, with the private services delivering to the urban and suburban areas, while the national service delivers to the rural areas and less populated areas. It would relieve some funding off the national government, and that's always good.
Nostalgic Movies- If you mean movies from the 80s, I'd say any Schwarzenegger and Stallone movie. If you mean older than that, I don't really know
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
You type so much, but you repeat the same things so I'll just save myself the effort.
Continental Commonwealths, Yukona
I'll make a very conscious choice by not quoting something I said to you a long time ago in response to a similar comment :^]
Instead, I'll just say that some of the others I've spoken to got my point in much fewer words than I've had to put down here.
Hello, this is dog?
Tserra underwent a coup and I'm sending a task force to try and investigate the matter :p
preteen meme master, dear god no
Merlinton, Jaslandia, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Same here, so I guess that's good.
He's a pretentious gas bag. The fact that he did so well in the CPC leadership was entirely owing to his celebrity, which is a voter phenomenon that pisses me off. The only time I respected him was when he dropped out and endorsed the guy who should be leader.
Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
:^)
Pirate Kingdoms
We can do dice roll or we can all learn this free to play game our found on the Internet that's basically modern day Risk + Axis and Allies. So either simple and based on chance or complicated and based on strategy and chance.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica
I'll have water and bratwursts.
China: It has its own internal problems, but it's overall a formidable economic power that could pose a strong challenge to the U.S. and its allies. We could alter the balance of trade with China by importing more from other countries, but even then, we'll still need Chinese goods for some things. The best we could do is isolate China by blocking her territorial claims on Pacific islands, and defending against Chinese cyber-attacks. In time, China may collapse or reform on its own. But, I'm no expert.
Separatist states: Some are good ideas (like Kosovo or Kurdistan), while others are more problematic (like Nagorno-Karabkh Republic and Abkhazia) due to the diplomatic tensions surrounding them. I think we should pursue referendums and peaceful separation when possible (South Sudan is a good example), but otherwise, we (the U.S.) may need to support certain separatist depending on the circumstances (geopolitical interests, popular support for separation, how much territory the separatist state actually controls, etc.).
Nationalization of the post: I think it's good in theory to help serve more isolated areas, but I'm frustrated and disappointed that the United States Postal Service (the U.S.'s national mail carrier) keeps losing money and running at a loss, requiring government support. I still support the idea, but we should look into ways to make the USPS and other national mail carriers more efficient so they can support themselves through profits.
Bonus: For my personal childhood, I'd say some nostalgic favorites are Robots, the Cars franchise, and the Madagascar movies. Thomas and the Magic Railroad could also be included, though I consider it more of a guilty pleasure than a nostalgic favorite.
Random links: https://youtu.be/1zDzTyOcooA
https://youtu.be/uuh--n-UHQ4
https://youtu.be/9Pvkv8LvYuc
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, James The Red Engine
Well, I don't want to be mean but the US in general is broke and is losing money.
Jaslandia, Vista Major
Hello all.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona, Percyton
Hello there! How are ya?
Jaslandia, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton, United Continental States
This week. Shoot me.
Vista Major, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica
Hello and welcome. I am Peng. :)
Make yourself at home and enjoy your stay.
Jaslandia, Percyton, United Continental States
I'm not sure if I would agree with that. We could be doing better economically, but we're still the world's leading economic power, the dollar is the world's reserve currency, and our debt is large but manageable. Plus, at least we're not Greece (no offense to any Greeks here).
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
SPECIAL COAL and bottled water, please
Shina is a great place, trust me. You better believe it, Shina is really good, got nice people, a good history. Shina's just great, people, better believe it.
Let 'em secede. As long as they're willing to keep to themselves, it should be fine. The last thing we need is more civil wars.
Nationalize all of it. Alles.
Thomas and the Magic Railroad was good. Also, Doogal was amazing.
I bought porkish porkers and the pigsty by winterguy street for a quick pro quo paw patrol.
Jaslandia, The Vidnoye, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, James The Red Engine
I would but I'm a Christian
Also, guns are evil
Broke is a bit of an overstatement
Always Greece, eh?
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Bonjour. I am Aldwood. The funniest person here with the exception of everyone else.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona, Percyton, United Continental States
I'll have water and special coal, thank you! And I'm just about to get moving again, so I'll have to get back to you on those topics.
Welcome to the region! I'm Percy, King of Percyton and the #6 green engine on the Island of Sodor. I hope you enjoy it here!
Glad to see my movie getting some love. It wasn't always accurate, but I thought it was fun and enjoyable. The only downside was that our movie was financial bomb (which sounds like an explosion causing money to go everywhere, which seems like it would be a good thing, but I could be wrong), causing the studio that made our TV show to close down, and the original creators of our show Britt Allcroft and David Mitton to leave. The people who work on the show now are nice, but they could never replace Britt, David, and their crew.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Hey I'm Andy! Feel free to TG if you have any questions about anything :)
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, United Continental States
Thanks for the warm welcome :) I look forward to staying in this region.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Tserra, Yukona, Percyton
If there are any inaccuracies in our regional dispatches, report them as soon as possible.
Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
I feel kinda funny in my boiler. Was there something in that coal? I feel light. And why do I see dancing pink elephants on the track?
Henry: Elephants!?! Where? Where?
Percy: Right in front of me, next to Bob Marley and the camel singing jazz.
Henry: Umm, Percy... I don't see any of that.
Percy: No really! It's there!
Edward: Five pounds says that special coal had a hallucinogen in it.
Merlinton, Penguania And Antarctica, James The Red Engine
Well you certainly weren't meant to be quoted ;)
Vista Major
I'll take you up on that bet, Edward!
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
I'm your President
Of course I was meant to be quoted
Andromitus
That's so terrible, I didn't know!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Oh, I hope you do alright, pal. :/
Jaslandia, Percyton
Edward: Right, so Percy is completely out of it...
Percy: Pretty flamingos! Dance the night away, my pretties!
Edward: So I'll be your substitute Percyton for the night. My name's Edward, Minister of Finance of Percyton! I'm afraid I'm not as cute and naive as Percy, so for that, I brought in Peter Sam from the Skarloey Railway to help out.
Peter Sam: Hello, everyone! Isn't it just a lovely evening?
Edward: Now then, I'll answer the Tea Time topics:
China: Percyton has had some trade relations with China, but we've never fully trusted them. We've seen how China has wielded its economic muscle to control the resources of African states and make those states do their bidding, and we are not eager to let the same happen to Sodor. We much prefer trading with our allies in the West.\
Separatist states: I'm all for self-determination and allowing people to rule themselves. However, there has to be logic behind it. Allowing a repressed ethnic minority to break free of a tyrannical dictatorship is all well and good, but allowing unrepresentative radicals like fascists or communists to separate a resource-rich part of the country from a free and fair democracy is a no-no.
Nationalization of the postal service: It works reasonably well on Sodor, partly because we engines make sure everything arrives on time. I'd say other countries could learn from us.
Peter Sam: Maybe if the USPS used Really Useful Engines like us to run their mail service, they would have fewer problems?
Edward: Well, I've heard worse ideas.
Nostalgic movies: Being the age I am, my nostalgic movies are quite old. My favorites are It's a Wonderful Life, North by Northwest, and The Great Dictator.
Jaslandia, The Vidnoye, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica
Everyone please read so I can 100% explain my case for once. Especially you Magnatronia.
[spoiler]OKAY SO to clarify things, I am not currently trying to build locks on the St Lawrence River along the roughly 60 mile or so stretch of river that forms the border between Kumania and Magnatronia. My suggestion for lore is that just like in real life, the locks already exist and were built in the 50's just like in real life which was back during a time when the then Kingdom of Kumania was actually friends with their Magnatronian neighbors as Kumania was capitalist and more conservative and less democratic back when it first gained independence from Atlantia in 1951. So basically the locks already exist.
Now in rp, my nation strongly tries to control the entirety of the St Lawrence River as much as possible, even the controversial 60 mile stretch that is the border with Magnatronia that unfortunately does have locks in real life which makes this debate an actual debate (honestly sometimes I hate irl geography like damn if the river didn't need locks in that segment for big ships to pass through in real life this whole debacle would've probably been over a long time ago). This is for national security purposes as the river passes through the heart of Kumania.
Also, the St Lawrence River is not international waters since both Magnatronia and GNA, the only states who would bother to contest such a ruling IC, don't rely only on the Great Lakes for access to international waters. Both have coasts directly on the Atlantic. Meanwhile, Minnesota Dakota is an ally of Kumania, so thus they are unlikely to contest the idea that the St Lawrence River could be deemed not international waters since the Kumanian government favors restricting access to the river to parties that are not welcome in the heart of Kumania. Over 2/3 Kumanians live in the provinces that are along the river which is also along or in the vicinity of the border with Magnatronia.
So, you have a supermajority of my people living in this region of my country. They live so close to a hostile neighbor that was even at war with Kumania five years prior (2015) in rp. The Kumanian people of course are commonly democratic socialists and peaceful, but they despise the Magnatronians fiercely, especially since Magnatronia is in close proximity of so many of them. So naturally, of course the military would do anything possible to protect its people if it is a military that actually serves to defend the homeland from any hostiles. Such a method could be closing off a river that cuts through the heart of the country.
It would not be in the national security interests of the Kumanian government to allow the Magnatronians to have access to a single square inch of the waters of the St Lawrence that technically they do own. It would pose a great risk to those living along the corridor between Kingston and Ottawa, as Magnatronian vessels could sail right up to their doorstep if the river was not blocked to the Magnatronians. So basically think of it as yes half the river is Magnatronian, but basically my navy has initiated a blockade of it for the past several years that our two countries have been hostile to each other to prevent any Magnatronians from going in or coming out. Like sure they could easily bypass the blockade by Kingston at the entrance to Lake Ontario by just launching a boat from the Magnatronian shore of the river and then trying their best to keep the boat in their half of the river. But of course the moment that such a boat comes close or crosses into the Kumanian half of the river, they will be shot at.
It is important to remember that this area of the world is heavily militarized. A great majority of Kumanian troops are deployed along our southern border with Magnatronia to defend against an attack from the south. It is completely reasonable to compare it to the border between North Korea and South Korea. Kumania and Magnatronia are nations at the brink of war 24/7. And I say why not allow locks to have been built in the 1950's that the Kumanians control with guns, like literally having ships escorted through that 60 mile stretch by ships of the Royal Navy to protect them and also intimidate the Magnatronians? Such a scenario spices things up.
There's also no point for the Magnatronians to have access to that segment of the river unless for a little yacht trip from one point in New York to another, but it's highly unlikely many in Magnatronia go yachting these days. Also it would be even more unlikely that one would wanna go yachting in a region as militarized as the border between Kumania and Magnatronia. Simple railroads fix any loss that not being able to utilize the river would bring. Like it honestly would probably be faster to use railroads than to use the river. Also, let's not forget the Erie Canal exists. One of yall mentioned that the Magnatronians could easily have built a rival canal. I'm fine with that. If I'm not allowed to have locks on the St Lawrence River, then perhaps I could've literally just dug a parallel canal on my side of the border for shipping while the actual river is not really used at all.
So unless we hold a convention to change in rp what is actual international maritime law irl, I do have every right to defend my nation and people in any way possible. If blockading a nation not so friendly to mine from a few square miles of water that technically is owned by them, it is realistic so be it.
I don't really know anyone else who has thought up this much about rp lore. Magnatronia I'm very interested to hear any alternatives to our lore that you would suggest. I really like the idea that we were both colonized by the Ludanians and Atlantians and a little rivalry existed during colonial times because I was more Atlantian and you were more Ludanian and then when I achieved independence that we were friendly for a little while until I became more democratic and socialist. I'd like to hear a better story than that bud.[/spoiler]
Merlinton, Vista Major, Minnesota Dakota
Goodnight. Sweet dreams. Love you all. ❤️
Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Vista Major, The Vidnoye, Friedensreich, Andromitus, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton, United Continental States
Edward: Yeah, Magic Railroad was a problem even early on. It was originally going to be darker, include a new human villain named P.T. Boomer (who would basically be Diesel 10's boss), include more characters from the show like George the Steamroller and the Troublesome Trucks, and have different voice actors for several characters. However, the test audience (including the children) didn't respond well to that version, so the movie was heavily modified to cut out P.T. Boomer and several other characters, change several voice actors, and to adjust the plot as needed. Perhaps if the original version of the movie was released to theaters, it would be have been more successful than the real movie? I guess we'll never know.
Edward: Also, they didn't include me in the movie because my model wasn't ready in time, so that made me resent the movie a bit. I suggested I could personally appear in the movie instead, but seeing as I'm a full-size engine, while the models are, well, models, my offer was rejected.
Jaslandia, Vista Major
Peter Sam: Goodnight, Peng! Sleep tight! Don't let the shed bugs bite! Do penguins sleep in sheds?
Edward: Probably not, but I could be wrong.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
I feel this is a great solution
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Vista Major
Nope, we like to sleep in comfy beds within igloos. :)
Jaslandia, Percyton
Well, the business world is a real problem, ain't it
Jaslandia, Percyton
I do so enjoy starting my own upheaval:
https://twitter.com/VistaMajorGov/status/866434604290408449
Minnesota Dakota
Sounds like a dilemma, indeed. This is very interesting
Attention,
Due to recent political stances taken by Federalist and Monarchist Syndicalists in Aldwood, My current leader, Premier Anatoly Cherdenko Romanov of the Communist Bloc, has stepped down from office.
Under Article IV, subsection III of Aldwood's Governance policy, this prompts an emergency election of the two other candidates that have stood up to answer the call.
I would like whomever wishes, to vote on my next leader. The candidates are:
Kraig Grissom of the Monarchist Initiative.
Electing him will turn Aldwood into a Benevolent Empire, much like Tserra.
Or,
Celeste Devine of the Federalist Party.
Electing Her will turn Aldwood into a Federal Republic, much like Secessionist Sulania.
Please Telegram me whom you wish to vote for and I will Tally the answers. The voting period will end Monday at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (5:00 PM Pacific Time).
(I wanted to spice things up a bit so i'm not electing the leader. YOU guys can do that!)
Russian Fedration, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
You and me both going through some changes
Aldwood
Won't be the only one. :)
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
How scandalous
Aldwood
Can we make my election a Regional Poll, by any chance?
Vista Major
Unfallion state news - 20:11am
We're hearing tonight some breaking news coming from the USCS HQ in Karchenski. Early reports coming in regarding formal secession announcement from the Aldwood delegation. Yes, we're having confirmed reports now, the Aldwood delegation has departed the Union headquarters in Karchenski tonight, they are on their way to the airport. That is confirmed, Aldwood is seceding from the USCS.
20:30
Adding onto our breaking news story regarding the sudden Aldwood secession we're having unconfirmed rumours that the Unfallion embassy in the capital of Kaspirov is being vacated. We're seeing a lot of traffic entering and exiting the Unfallion embassy in the Aldwood capital. There's no official statement from the Krai at this time regarding the secession or the nation's sudden change in political stance.
20:55
We've just had that confirmed, the Unfallion embassy in the Aldwood capital of Kaspirov is being vacated and high-ranking sources within the Krai have just informed us that the High Commissar's office itself is gearing up to expel Aldwood ambassadors from Unfallious in what is without a doubt an unprecedented breakdown in relations between the Russian states. We'll stick with this story.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
You can make a straw poll and advertise it.
Penguania And Antarctica, Aldwood
https://strawpoll.com/sb2zb1w
Please Vote Here if you wish to help elect my leader, Danke. :D
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, United Continental States
Hello
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Percyton
Heyo! 'Names Andy, feel free to TG me if you have any questions on anything :)
Wow, another new nation, I like this trend :D
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, The Southern States Of New America
Only question I have is if there's a specific process to go through before making a map claim?
Penguania And Antarctica
From the Provisional Government of the Commonwealth:
The Vistonian Congress has recently passed the Commonwealth Renewal Act. As a result, the Federal Constitution, as well as the laws of the Commonwealth, have been suspended. The Commonwealth shall be under the direct control of Congress until a new constitution is ratified by the nation. Save for Congress, the Co-Chancellors, the Superior Court, the Governor-Representative (for international affairs), the Bank of Vista Major (now under direct control of the Co-Chancellors), and district Commissioners, all agencies and bodies of the Vistonian government have been suspended. Following the ratification of the new constitution, elections will be held to elect the new government.
We hope that you all, the international community, stand with us through these turbulent times in Vista Major. Your patience will be greatly appreciated. And, furthermore, we desire our citizens to maintain a mature level of civility as we make the transition to the Fourth North as smooth and painless as possible. The National Corps has been repurposed for use in maintaining order within the nation. Violent protests will be suppressed, and we discourage any immoral actions from taking place.
Chelsea Monroe,
Chief Secretary of the Provisional Congress
Guten abend!
Jaslandia
For updates on Vista Major:
https://twitter.com/VistaMajorGov
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