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Jack

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NationStates
« on: June 05, 2010, 05:28:56 PM »
I recently discovered this website 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

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2010, 08:49:22 PM »
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...
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2010, 09:39:58 PM »
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.
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2010, 09:42:12 PM »
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Tom

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2010, 12:20:02 AM »
I'd like to introduce The Republic of Upper Tomsland to the world:

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=upper_tomsland

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2010, 12:44:47 AM »
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.
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Tom

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2010, 12:49:23 AM »
Yes, I added yours to mine and I don't know either.

Tom

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2010, 12:53:35 AM »
I've wired you a quick telegram too. I've reversed the charges.

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2010, 06:22:06 AM »
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!
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2010, 06:43:30 AM »
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!
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Tom

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2010, 10:19:25 AM »
My country has joined the League of Beau Peep Nations this morning.

Jack

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2010, 12:56:10 PM »
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.

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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.

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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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Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2010, 05:34:32 PM »
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!
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2010, 07:38:48 PM »
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!
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Vulture

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Re: NationStates
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2010, 08:40:32 PM »
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????????