NationStates Jolt Archive

So Im trying to get into the RP scene of NS, theres just some questions I have to ask (since I have looked about and found nothing that can really help me).

First, how can I introduce my nation (Federation of Fortress Cities) into the RP world? How can I establish my military strength, GDP, and all those other statistics that a nation would have, based soley on my own imagination and on the stats of my nation on NS

Second, Tech.
I have heard about PT, PMT, MT, FT, FaT and this, which I assume are Past tech, Post Modern Tech, Modern Tech, Future Tech, and Fantasy Tech. If I wanted to do a PMT/MT kind of nation here, what would be the upper level restrictions for weapons, computers, cars, planes etc.?

Now, I have seen a lot of these Storefronts where people sell weapons and such, is one of these useful to have a descriptor of weapons available to your army?

I dont think thats all of them, but the ones I would love to have answered immediately, or as soon as possible. But theres one more general question...

How do I get started?

Perhaps you're looking in the wrong place?

There are a few threads in the International Incidents forum that can help with this. For instance, 408855 and 437653.

Try reading those, they may contain the answers to many of your questions.

My best advice for RPing is: Don't be afraid to let your ass get kicked. People love winning, and people love people who let them win frequently. :)