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Beau Peep Notice Board => Outpourings => Topic started by: Jack on June 05, 2010, 05:28:56 PM
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I recently discovered this website (http://www.nationstates.net/) which I think is reasonably fun/interesting for a game.
You create a country (name, etc.) and answer a few questions to start off with, which basically determines the starting point of your country (whether you're a liberal utopia or a soulless pleb-crushing dictatorship, or somewhere in between).
Then once a day a new "issue" arises, where you have to choose one of three stances to take regarding that issue. Pop back the next day to see how your decision changed the nation, and to deal with today's new issue.
It's mildly amusing, totally exaggerated, and not at all time-consuming. Just a quick visit each day (perhaps after the Beau Peep Trivia Challenge), and if you miss a day, well, it saves up issues so you can deal with them all at once if you like.
There's a more complicated system with different regions and assemblies, but I'm not interested in that. I thought it might be fun though if a bunch of us from here all started our own countries. If you like, we could also create a new region called "Beau Peep", and we'd basically be able to just have a look at each other's countries, and compare Diane's peaceful democracy with Tark's evil empire, that sort of thing.
You do have to register, but it doesn't require your email address or any other personal details.
Finally, here's a link to my country (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=the_angry_rhinoceros)
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That sounds a lot like what goes on here each day anyway between the message boards and the trivia quiz :)
Well, I will have a go...
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Well that took a while because I was sidetracked by a fun redneck activity that you all may have enjoyed: I had to pull my husband in his one ton grain truck down the gravel road with his regular truck (because his starter is wonky in the grain truck) until the truck roared into life.
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http://www.nationstates.net/nation=dimandela (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=dimandela)
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I'd like to introduce The Republic of Upper Tomsland to the world:
http://www.nationstates.net/nation=upper_tomsland (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=upper_tomsland)
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That's a pretty spiffy flag you've got there Tom. I added your country to my dossier - I have no idea what that means.
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Yes, I added yours to mine and I don't know either.
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I've wired you a quick telegram too. I've reversed the charges.
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I now have had 6 offers of some umbrella group protection - we need to get the League of Beau Peep Nations up and running fast before one of us is invaded!
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I would like to invite you to join the League of Beau Peep Nations - the password is five letters and begins with a little "m".
Founded on 5th June 2010 as an umbrella protection group. Our slogan: All for one and one for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit!
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My country has joined the League of Beau Peep Nations this morning.
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So has mine.
For the sake of posterity, as they may change in future, let us have a record of the state of our nations at this historic occasion.
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The Dominion of Dimandela (Democratic Socialists)
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Very Good
The Dominion of Dimandela is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 6 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Education and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 47%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration industry, followed by Gambling and Soda Sales.
Voting is compulsory. Crime is well under control. Dimandela's national animal is the westie, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the poochi.
(http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/the_angry_rhinoceros__108501.jpg)
The Kingdom of The Angry Rhinoceros (Iron Fist Consumerists)
Civil Rights: Few
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
The Kingdom of The Angry Rhinoceros is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 23 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The large, corrupt government is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Social Equality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 29%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Furniture Restoration.
Bicyclists are banned from major roads, high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate, thieves are flogged in public for their crimes, and nudity is frowned upon. Crime is moderate. The Angry Rhinoceros's national animal is the angry rhinoceros, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the horn.
(http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/upper_tomsland__615821.jpg)
The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland (New York Times Democracy)
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Superb
The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning giraffe population. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 6 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 31%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Book Publishing and Arms Manufacturing.
Voting is voluntary. Crime is moderate. Upper Tomsland's national animal is the giraffe, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the splott.
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I too now have a spiffy flag.
It was late when I came up with the Beau Peep League of Nations motto - it should have course read:
Our slogan: One for all and all for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit!
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I ordered the book Jennifer Government by interlibrary loan - there are six copies in our local sytem and they all are available so I'm guessing I won't have to wait long for it.
Owwww, isn't it exiting running your own country and all that!
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I ordered the book Jennifer Government by interlibrary loan - there are six copies in our local sytem and they all are available so I'm guessing I won't have to wait long for it.
Owwww, isn't it exiting running your own country and all that!
EXITING????????
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I've never run a country before... it's a bit odd. I like your flag by the way, Diane.
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Thank you Tom - we are kinda proud of it in Dimandala.
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I ordered the book Jennifer Government by interlibrary loan - there are six copies in our local sytem and they all are available so I'm guessing I won't have to wait long for it.
Owwww, isn't it exiting running your own country and all that!
EXITING????????
Some people are too busy running their own countries and setting up leagues of nations to worry about nit-picky little details.
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Okay, I've been away this weekend and I've just returned to find that the whole world has changed. I'm far too tired to work this out.
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I think that us world leaders should set up some kind of gallery, in the media section. Just for information purposes.
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I think us world leaders should have a cup of tea.
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I think more people round these parts should join in.
It's really so simple, even Roger could do it.
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Owwww, isn't it exiting running your own country and all that!
See. That's what happens when you slam the door on your thumb as you leave.
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I'm with Roger on this at the moment (apart from the fact that whilst I have just driven the 300+ miles south from Scotland through the night in my car, he's jet lagged from flying the same distance the other way from Nottingham, poor lamb). May attempt to make some sense of it later when I'm fully refreshed, and possibly join in.
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Welcome to Werdelarwe
http://www.nationstates.net/nation=werdelarwe (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=werdelarwe)
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I would like to invite you to join the League of Beau Peep Nations - the password is five letters and begins with a little "m".
Founded on 5th June 2010 as an umbrella protection group. Our slogan: All for one and one for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit!
Do we have Nukes? or is Egon's cooking sufficient Weapons of Mass Destruction?
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I would like to invite you to join the League of Beau Peep Nations - the password is five letters and begins with a little "m".
Founded on 5th June 2010 as an umbrella protection group. Our slogan: All for one and one for a nice cup of tea and a biscuit!
Do we have Nukes? or is Egon's cooking sufficient Weapons of Mass Destruction?
then I said:
I can't afford Nukes. I am too nice to my people. Maybe Jack could supply them?
then Jack said:
*AHEM*
"Today's World Census Report
The Most Armed in League of Beau Peep Nations
1. The Dominion of Dimandela
2. The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland
3. The Kingdom of The Angry Rhinoceros
Clearly we are a peace-loving nation, unlike you gun-toting loonies in Dimandela. :)
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then I said:
That was an intel error. Since the radiation leak, many of our children are born with three arms.
See all the fun you are missing! And miss it you would as it goes off and up the page and it's gone over there!
By the way I had to start a new post because it was going all jumpy on me as I tried to type like there were too many words in the post.
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also Tom is now on his third flag!
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also Tom is now on his third flag!
He is either not sure of his identity, or there has been a coup in his country.
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We've got TWO Co-ops in Rothesay now.
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also Tom is now on his third flag!
It's actually the second flag. The very first one was already there when we invaded arrived.
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Remember that movie the Dream Team (Michael Keaton)? 4 mental patients get a day out in the real world unspervised.
I feel a bit like that playing Nation States with Jack, Tom and Bill.
I want to come back to Beau Peep and play ping-pong and have cupcakes with Kenny.
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;D ;D ;D
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Apparently, within the League of Beau Peep Nations, we're all classed as "Superpowers" at the moment, except for Bill, who is only a regular "Power".
Take that, Bill!
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Apparently, within the League of Beau Peep Nations, we're all classed as "Superpowers" at the moment, except for Bill, who is only a regular "Power".
Take that, Bill!
Just you wait. Once we've found out where we are and where we left the keys to the weapons chest, we'll be ready with the hydrogen hydroxide gun.
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Apparently, within the League of Beau Peep Nations, we're all classed as "Superpowers" at the moment, except for Bill, who is only a regular "Power".
Take that, Bill!
Just you wait. Once we've found out where we are and where we left the keys to the weapons chest, we'll be ready with the hydrogen hydroxide gun.
Isn't this something suicide blondes use?
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And anyway, we're ranked 2nd in the region above that of Tom and Jack. :P
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Apparently, within the League of Beau Peep Nations, we're all classed as "Superpowers" at the moment, except for Bill, who is only a regular "Power".
Take that, Bill!
Just you wait. Once we've found out where we are and where we left the keys to the weapons chest, we'll be ready with the hydrogen hydroxide gun.
Isn't this something suicide blondes use?
Only if they want to get wet.
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Apparently, within the League of Beau Peep Nations, we're all classed as "Superpowers" at the moment, except for Bill, who is only a regular "Power".
Take that, Bill!
Just you wait. Once we've found out where we are and where we left the keys to the weapons chest, we'll be ready with the hydrogen hydroxide gun.
Isn't this something suicide blondes use?
Oh, is it only water? I mixed up hydroxide with peroxide - silly me!
Only if they want to get wet.
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The one Co-op's bigger than the other one, which is more a convenience store.
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Apparently, within the League of Beau Peep Nations, we're all classed as "Superpowers" at the moment, except for Bill, who is only a regular "Power".
Take that, Bill!
Just you wait. Once we've found out where we are and where we left the keys to the weapons chest, we'll be ready with the hydrogen hydroxide gun.
Isn't this something suicide blondes use?
Oh, is it only water? I mixed up hydroxide with peroxide - silly me!
Only if they want to get wet.
You were probably right anyway. :-*
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WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 11TH JUNE 2010
In Regional News this week, The Dominion of Dimandela became the region's delegate to the World Assembly.
And now to stories from various parts of our region.
In the Dominion of Dimandela:
- Following Dimandela's economy being classed as "imploded", the government has chosen to begin reining in public spending.
- The government's religious works are now headed by a New Age guru.
- Voting has been made compulsory.
- Political parties have been banned from advertising or receiving donations.
- Cars have also been banned.
- The westie has been made a protected species.
In the Kingdom of the Angry Rhinoceros:
- All major public areas are now watched by police surveillance cameras.
- It has now been made illegal to make racist remarks in public.
- Employers have been given the right to fire workers without giving any reason.
- Following new legislation, the government is avowedly atheist.
- The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
In the Kingdom of Upper Tomsland:
- Following new legislation, punitive tariffs protect local industry.
- Citizens have been given the right to decide which government departments their income tax goes to.
- Military spending is on the increase.
- Extreme political groups are now outlawed.
- Genetic researchers have been expelled from the country.
- Organ donation rates have hit a new low.
- Meat is a luxury afforded only to the wealthy.
- Giraffes are considered a delicacy.
- The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
In the Republic of Werdelarwe:
- The death penalty has been reintroduced.
- The right to free speech is being drastically curtailed.
- Married couples must now call each other "darling" or risk a fine.
- Organ donation has been made compulsory.
- College students make ends meet by selling their kidneys.
- Public nudity is now encouraged, and citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked.
- The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit.
- Flat hedgehogs are considered a delicacy.
Govermental Reclassifications:
- The Kingdom of the Angry Rhinoceros was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Compulsory Consumerist State", before becoming a "Corporate Police State".
- The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland was reclassified from "New York Times Democracy" to "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy".
- The Republic of Werdelarwe moved in the opposite direction, being reclassified from "Democratic Socialists" first to "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy", and finally to "New York Times Democracy".
That's all from this week's edition of BPN.
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You lot are bonkers.
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You lot are bonkers.
In Bill's Republic of Werdelarwe, you could be hanged for saying things like that.
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I meant that you all come from the country of Bonk.
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I use the big Co-op far more often that the smaller one, which is on the other side of the town anyway.
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Govermental Reclassifications:
- The Kingdom of the Angry Rhinoceros was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Compulsory Consumerist State", before becoming a "Corporate Police State".
- The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland was reclassified from "New York Times Democracy" to "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy".
- The Republic of Werdelarwe moved in the opposite direction, being reclassified from "Democratic Socialists" first to "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy", and finally to "New York Times Democracy".
I find it interesting that my classification has stayed at Democratic Socialists - I like that. :)
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About this time, I am wondering what the game is all about. I think we should be starting a war or at least a chess round robin by this time.
I got the book Jennifer GOvernement (by interlibrary loan) and hope to get a chance to read it this weekend. :)
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Personally I just enjoy pretending to crush the plebs with an iron fist.
Plus I usually find the daily issues interesting/amusing.
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I'm taking it all very seriously and worrying what my imaginary serfs will be thinking if I don't make the right decision. I knew I would. I got the same way with Sim City.
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At least you only get to say it once.
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WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 18TH JUNE 2010
In the Dominion of Dimandela:
- Same-sex marriages are becoming increasingly common.
- The mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas.
- Gambling has been outlawed.
- Stastics show that organ donation rates have hit a new low.
- Following new legislation, nudity is frowned upon.
- the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
In the Kingdom of the Angry Rhinoceros:
- The Navy has outraged the international community by sinking a boatload of refugees to prevent them reaching the shore.
- The country is preparing for war.
- Following new legislation, those found guilty of illicit affairs are jailed.
- A survey of the nation's rivers and children has shown that pesticide levels are at an all-time regional high.
- Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
- The nanny industry has had a boom after maternity leave was recently banned.
In the Kingdom of Upper Tomsland:
- Following new legislation, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate.
- The tenet of free speech is held dear.
- The nation is ravaged by daily union strikes.
- There has been a series of riots between local cannibals and health food advocates.
- Gambling is outlawed.
- Citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked.
- Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region.
- Upper Tomsland's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region.
- Postmen have been arrested in job lots for selling junk mail as home insulation.
- Following new legislation, citizens applying for their first jobs face fierce competition from the homeless.
- Artists are regarded as pillars of society.
- There's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt.
In the Republic of Werdelarwe:
- All major public areas are now watched by police surveillance cameras.
- Meat-eating is frowned upon.
- Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
- Citizens have been given the right to select which government department gets their income tax money each year.
- Employers may fire workers without giving any reason.
Govermental Reclassifications:
- Dimandela was reclassified from "Democratic Socialists" to "Scandinavian Liberal Paradise". Then back to "Democratic Socialists". Then back to "Scandinavian Liberal Paradise" again.
- The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland was reclassified from "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy" to "Democratic Socialists".
- The Republic of Werdelarwe was reclassified from "New York Times Democracy" to "Corporate Bordello".
That's all from this week's edition of BPN.
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All I can say is that I think the minning industry misrepresented their intentions to me. Buggers! >:(
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And what about my children, the little b
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Werdelarwe has just been reclassified as a 'Corporate Bordello', whatever that means. Come on round and we'll all have a good time.
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A Corporate Bordello would be like America.
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WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2010
In the Dominion of Dimandela:
- Military funding has been stripped back.
- A well-funded social safety net has been put into place to protect the unfortunate.
- It is now illegal to make racist remarks in public.
- Marijuana has been made legal in the privacy of your own home.
- Citizens are, however, regularly arrested in queues for 'loitering'.
- Meat eating is frowned upon
In the Kingdom of the Angry Rhinoceros:
- Rumours have it that a secret police is responsible for the recent spate of missing persons.
- All news sources have been placed under strict government control.
- Following new legislation, heavy industry must now go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste.
- The government has begun seizing private property for the 'good of the people'.
- Prime commercial land is being swamped with archaeological teams.
- Government-run screening operations remove embryos with severe genetic disorders.
- The government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups.
- The nation is experiencing a severe shortage of sporting events.
- Rupert Bear is considered to be the most risqué TV programme in the country.
In the Kingdom of Upper Tomsland:
- Strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices.
- The people elect the Supreme Court justices directly.
- Cheese has become the new icon of political dissent.
- Shanty towns are forming in the suburbs of major cities.
- Recruitment posters proclaim the army to be both fabulous and fashionable.
- Tthe automotive industry has been soaking up huge government handouts.
- Smoking has been banned in public areas.
- Upper Tomsland is notorious for its citizens' infidelity.
- Same-sex marriages are becoming increasingly common.
- "Giraffe" is one of the most popular forenames in the country.
- Upper Tomsland's airwaves are dominated by corporate-backed commercial radio.
- Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day.
- Max Barry is this year's Miss Upper Tomsland.
In the Republic of Werdelarwe:
- A dictator has seized power and outlawed elections.
- Military spending has hit a new high.
- Customs turn away those considered to have an unfavourable ethnicity.
- Citizens are now permitted to carry concealed handguns.
- Criminals are thrown to the flat hedgehogs to repay their debt to society.
- The government is slowly introducing social welfare programs.
- Lending firms are now subject to strict government regulations.
- School uniforms have been made compulsory.
- Radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion.
- The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
Govermental Reclassifications:
- Dimandela was reclassified from "Scandinavian Liberal Paradise" back to "Democratic Socialists".
- The Kingdom of the Angry Rhinoceros was reclassified from "Corporate Police State" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".
- The Kingdom of Upper Tomsland was reclassified from "Democratic Socialists" to "New York Times Democracy".
- The Republic of Werdelarwe was reclassified from "Corporate Bordello" back to "New York Times Democracy", and then to "Compulsory Consumerist State".
That's all from this week's edition of BPN.
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I didn't play for about two weeks and still only had 5 issues to deal with. I must have some kind of State Secretary.
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The system assumes you are a busy nation leader and tells all your population to shut up and get back in their cryogenic chambers until you have the time to deal with all of their problems. You can change the parameters to give you more or less issues to resolve. It just depends on how 'bovvered' you are about your minions' issues.