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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
I've decided Shazria will be an empire, not just a kingdom. I've moved the capital city and I've decided to keep political freedoms low like in other absolute monarchies. I will keep up with the civil and economic reforms though.
Long live the Shah!
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Lol. I was wondering if anyone was going to bring that up. Yeah, that was embarrasing at the time, and I refused to take any chocolate trains or any other trains to the chocolate factory for several months. However, as time went on, I learned to laugh about it instead of being embarrassed, and I love to take chocolate trains now! And, except for a couple derailments (which didn't result in any chocolate on me), I haven't had any accidents with chocolate since!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Duke The Old Engine
Plus, I got a washdown and a new coat of paint out of that accident, so it wasn't all bad!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Good attitude, Percy! I wish more people viewed life that way.
Penguania And Antarctica
Positivity isn't a creative emotion.
Penguania And Antarctica
I disagree. Or is that a 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared' reference?
Penguania And Antarctica, Gualimole
I think I'm gonna create a different nation to use as a primary. Any suggestions for regions/culture groups/location to look in to?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Try an Asian style nation, or maybe an African or South American style one could be cool too.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Or make a Middle Eastern country and be Shazria's neighbour!
Penguania And Antarctica
Hello! I'll just leave this here...
http://thecoffincofn.boards.net/thread/73/gods-men-mythology-rp-ooc
Penguania And Antarctica
Depends on what you're interested in. Feudal/Shogunate Japan? Medieval China? Pre-Colombian South America? The opportunities are limitless.
Nuremgard, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
It's a bit of both.
Penguania And Antarctica
I still say Middle Eastern nation. :P
Vista Major, Yukona
Overrated
Indian Subcontinent
Yukona
There you go, Yukona Make an India under the British Raj.
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
But then you'd have to worry about a Gandhi-analogue bugging you until you give control back to the people, so maybe not the easiest idea.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Not if you execute him.
Penguania And Antarctica
And then you'd make him a martyr and his cause would become even popular, so not a good idea. Heck, they executed Jesus because he was stirring dissent, and they made an entire religion out of him!
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
This is true...
Damn it. Being a dictator is harder than I thought.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
I can't really condone that, nor do I have much interest in the Indian sub-continent to be honest
I'd be interested in this, but wouldn't really want a nation that speaks Arabic - something a bit more unique
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Well how about a North African nation like Egypt? Perhaps a version of ancient Egypt or a pre-Islamic Middle Eastern country. Or how about your own Ottoman Empire?
This might help.
https://youtu.be/rStL7niR7gs
Nuremgard
Him and that book destroyed my dream of being a benevolent dictator.
Jaslandia
You can still be benevolent, just not TOO benevolent. Sometimes you need some sternness or stinginess in order to maintain your position. Either that, or you still try to be a benevolent dictator, and just accept that your regime won't last long, and the great society you've created may not outlive you.
Nuremgard
Being benevolent, while it may boost support for the regime, could eventually lead to your overthrow as people get a taste for freedom. They're like a dog with a bone.
Jaslandia
In a way, yes. And once you're overthrown, there's no guarantee what will come next.
Nuremgard
Makes you wonder how monarchies survived for so long.
Jaslandia
Inbreeding. Lots of inbreeding.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Axeldonia
That should have been a detriment to them lasting so long. Especially the ancient Egyptian one and the Habsburg one.
Jaslandia
Why would the children of the gods want to breed with inferior commoners?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Axeldonia
Because it's neat
http://thecoffincofn.boards.net/thread/73/gods-men-mythology-rp-ooc?page=1&scrollTo=743
Astute use of political power and influence is the best answer I can give. Every monarchy is different with its own unique factors.
Who's to say it wasn't a detriment? Egypt eventually had a series of mediocre rulers who were unable to turn back foreign invasions (which may have been because of inbreeding), and while inbreeding didn't hit the Austrian Habsburgs too hard all things considered, it hit one member of the Spanish Habsburgs so hard that it led to the end of their branch of the family.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_II_of_Spain
Nuremgard
That explains the Egyptians, but not the Habsburgs. The Habsburgs just wanted to keep their power in the family (which admittedly could have also been the case for Egyptians, while the 'gods breeding with mortals' thing was more of a cover).
Nuremgard
Was their thought process: all the genetic defects and short lifespans clearly show the gods favour our unions.
Axeldonia, Gualimole
The ancient people likely didn't understand genetics, and monarchs aren't always the best at seeing long-term patterns. It's possible they chalked up those defects and short lifespans to the gods cursing individual members of the family.
Nuremgard, Yukona, Gualimole
Genetics? You mean God's hard work after learning Python?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Axeldonia
This is why the Shah of Shazria has legalised polygamy. Lots of wives, lots of genetic mixing = healthy heirs.
Jaslandia
In what time is Shazria set in BTW? Gualimole is set in the modern day.
Nuremgard
So long as those wives aren't all his sister and cousins.
jk
I always took God as more of a C++ man.
Nuremgard
Either that, or he doesn't use programming languages at all and codes in binary.
Jaslandia
Also set in the modern day. The Shah is young and gorgeous.
And he hopefully is powerless.
Nope. He is an autocrat.
Well, God would probably be pretty old-school, so I can believe that. Jesus, through, is probably more of a Lua guy, much to the consternation of St. Peter, who is a big fan of Fortran.
Shazria better not have control over what is Iraq in our world.
Nuremgard
It does not. Ludania, a Welsh-dominated version of the UK, controls Iraq.
I will not be under the control of the Welsh!
Nuremgard, Jaslandia
How do you think Shazria feels? It's surrounded on most sides by Ludanian dominions. They control most of the Persian Gulf countries and India! The Shah wants to expand his borders but is restricted due to the extent of Ludanian territory in the region.
To be fair, I would rather be ruled by the Welsh than by the Iranians.
Jaslandia
Peter Sam: Haydn! Sir Handel's twin on the Talyllyn Railyway is named Sir Haydn! Is that who he's named after it?
Sir Handel: I don't think so, Peter Sam. Sir Haydn is named after Sir Henry Haydn Jones, the former owner of the Talyllyn Railway.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Haydn_Jones
Skarloey: I'm Welsh (or, Welsh culture at least)! We're not that bad really. Especially if you're a fan of coal, wool, and mountains.
Rheneas: Perhaps a visit to the Talyllyn Railway would change your opinion of Welshmen? It's in Wales, my twin Dolgoch is there along with the twins of many of the other engines on the Skarloey Railway, and it's a picturesque example of what Wales has to offer!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talyllyn_Railway
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
But my Shah is nice. He is secularising and improving civil liberties. He is improving education, healthcare, social security, transport. He's even considering legalising opposition to the government.
And he will likely be overthrown by Islamic fundamentalists in a few years.
I'm not a fan of coal, wool, mountains, railways, or anything else that requires a trip to the outside world to see.
Jaslandia
They alteady tried and failed.
I chose an Iraqi model to be my Shah. He is stunning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de8itLl61Fs
I will check that link tomorrow. On my phone but going to bed now. Goodnight.
P.S: the Shah plans to annex Arabia, Afghanistan and Turkey. Thoughts?
This is why you choose people with political experience to lead your country.
Nuremgard
REEEEEEEEE
Jaslandia
I just noticed Tse CTE'd. RIP Tse. You were one of the coolest and nicest people here, and I hope you're happy in fatherhood.
Hello, Fried! It's been a while.
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Like Trump, right guys?
Penguania And Antarctica
Wait, Tse is gone? Aw man.... Anyway, how's it going y'all? I'm politicking the hell out of TEL, so it's been a while since I could pop in and see how it's going.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Yep. Tse had been busy with his wife being pregnant and him being a father soon, so it's not surprising he would CTE once his child was born. And things have been going alright here. The usual stuff for the most part. How are things in TEL?
I get this joke. This joke is funny. Ha ha ha ha.
Penguania And Antarctica
And only a day before Easter, the irony isn't lost to me.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Because Tse was a priest and whatnot?
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Well yeah, that and because Christ is supposed to have risen on Easter from the dead :P
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Tse'll be back: having a kid will do CTEs on people
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Holy sh!t, Nuremgard
You're a fvcking legendary card.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
And I'm only a commoner.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
That's also true.
I hope so. Not sure how busy he'll be once he's settled into fatherhood.
I already got Yukona as a card, and he's 'uncommon'. I wonder what the status of my nation's card is?
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Rare
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
And now I got Hyderbourg, who is also uncommon.
Penguania And Antarctica
You already got my card? And I'm Rare? That's really cool!
Penguania And Antarctica
I'm apparently Uncommon: don't know about my puppets, though
Duke The Old Engine, I got your card: you want it?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Varrick The Rich Guy, The Scottish Twins, Duke The Old Engine
No, but you can view your card, and anyone's card. All you have to do is go to your, or the other person's deck, and click on the link that reads "View Card: X"
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Oh. Almost forgot about that. Thanks!
Anyone want an Oel card: he's Uncommon
Penguania And Antarctica
I still think this trading card stuff is a waste of time. But Peter Sam thinks it would be cool to have, so sure.
Jaslandia
Alrighty then, just make the offer and I'll sell
Also, checked my puppets: all except San Fernando and UCT are Common - SFV's Uncommon and UCT's Ultra Rare
Edit: found Yuk - he's Uncommon
Jaslandia, Varrick The Rich Guy, Penguania And Antarctica, Duke The Old Engine
Alright. Let me just figure out how to work this thing.
Hold on, apparently I can't buy it off you because I don't have anything in my bank.
Peter Sam: Don't give up, Granpuff! Pleease!
Duke: Oh, alright! Anyone willing to buy some cards off me? I got an 'Ultra-Rare' one, if that makes a difference.
Jaslandia, Varrick The Rich Guy, Penguania And Antarctica, The Scottish Twins
Donald: Look, Dougie! A card gam! this coods be interestin'.
Douglas: Aye, it most certainly coods be. We coods hae some fun wi' this. We hae cards fur sale, if anyone's interested!
Jaslandia, Varrick The Rich Guy, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
I'll be.... I thought I was gonna be a Common or Uncommon. I'm Ultra Rare? Wow.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
That's got to be a headache to deal with.... My friend is getting ready for a marriage and he's stressing out. I can't imagine the expense and change in lifestyle that a baby would bring. Thank God I am gay :P
Oh you know, quelling secessionist movements, obliterating a political opponents' reputation through war crime allegations and fake news, and manipulating exchange rates across the Empire to buy stuff for cheap and pay foreign mercenaries to attack another province while masquerading as terrorists. My usual hijinks. Anyway, how have things been here?
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Duke The Old Engine
I actually just got your card, if you're interested.
Pretty quiet here, I'd say. We've got a couple RPs going on, elections going as normal, and Parliament is slow but still has a few bills.
Russkov Soviet, Varrick The Rich Guy, Penguania And Antarctica, Duke The Old Engine
I made a buy offer on one of your card for 5
Varrick The Rich Guy, Penguania And Antarctica, Duke The Old Engine
You have a deal!
Varrick The Rich Guy, Penguania And Antarctica
I have your Archive's alt xD. And you have mine? I don't have much but am interested.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
A card game! In other words, a chance to make money! How fun! If you want to buy or sell cards, look no further than Varrick Cards Incorporated (a subsidiary of Varrick Global Industries)! We know cards!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
What kind of RPs? We kinda have a similar problem here too. Regional government is kinda inactive here, and we're stuck in limbo because everything we do has to be approved in Parliament, which substantially slows the process down.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
I always knew I was epic :P
You know... This whole card-trading thing is almost like free recruitment.
Jaslandia, Varrick The Rich Guy, Penguania And Antarctica
I'd be willing to buy the Archives account. And as for your card, keep building up your money, and I'll save it for you.
We have two main RPs going on: the Confederacy General RP, and a medieval RP run by Unf. Vista's also trying to set up a Gods RP.
I see. Our problem isn't that everything has to be approved by Parliament (thankfully Parliament is fairly hands off in that regard), but that Parliament isn't particularly active. Not enough bills are being proposed, and more importantly, not enough people are voting on those bills.
Russkov Soviet, Varrick The Rich Guy, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
We have the Confederacy General, Calveris Alternis (Medieval), Classidia (God/Mythology RP, name subject to change), and Vargardia (an upcoming DnD session).
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
My card says I'm 'Uncommon', and it is true I am a very uncommon individual. However, apparently there are even higher ranks like 'Epic', and I think those are even more fitting. Ah well! My card may only be 'Uncommon', but my business skills are even more uncommon than uncommon! Zhu Li, get the ledger! We have business to conduct!
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
I would wager that we've nearly reached our legislative zenith; we've had few crises to deal with, and we don't seem to be in an innovative mood yet.
Yukona, I got your Anglia Imperium card if you're interested.
Our region is kinda cyclical that way. Hopefully with improved recruitment and more newbies we can get more new ideas and new bills to revitalize Parliament.
Vista Major
*waiting for stamps*
I highly recommend it. Was pretty lit in the past.
http://thecoffincofn.boards.net/thread/73/gods-men-mythology-rp-ooc
That, and the space RP we used to have.
Jaslandia
NationStates isnt an alternative for Grindr, Vis.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Happy Easter Comrades! Enjoy!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Oh sh*t bois, I'm an epic card!
Ludania, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Starting to resent being a psychotic dictatorship. We do try to be benevolent after all :(
Being a rare card and the national Easter celebrations are helping us through this difficult time.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
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