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An RP For Beginners

Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 16:32
This is an RP I'm starting for people who have never done an RP before, like me. Anyone can join, as long as you've never done an RP in NationStates before. Tell me if you're in!
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 16:41
Also, it would be nice if there were one or two experienced RPers who would be willing to play and help everybody else learn.
Kryozerkia
19-09-2004, 16:55
I can help.
Cam III
19-09-2004, 17:14
I'll help. But if there's a better RPer than me than they can do it.
Taldaan
19-09-2004, 17:28
Can I join? I've done a bit of RP but not much, and I want to get better.
Please?
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 18:12
Yeah, Taldaan, you can join.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 18:13
Cam III, you can join. Same with Kryozerkia. But now we don't need any more experienced players.
Taldaan
19-09-2004, 18:20
Thanks. TG me when the Rping starts.
Cam III
19-09-2004, 18:22
Thanks. TG me when the Rping starts.

Same.
GnosticAgnostic Theist
19-09-2004, 18:38
I am interested.
Estholad
19-09-2004, 18:57
Count me in too. And TG me when rp'in starts.
The Chozo
19-09-2004, 19:19
I am interested
Nathan F
19-09-2004, 19:22
I would like to join in the RP too... my first attempt at RPing went all wrong, so I would really like to learn on how to RP properly.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 20:59
I really wasn't expecting this to be all that popular, but yes, you can all join.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 20:59
Also, you must know that I am a beginner too.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 21:01
Cam III and Kryozerkia, we should start talking about what this RP is going to be about. I assume that you are both experienced players. Tell me if you really want to commit to this. It will be an easygoing RP with not too much destruction, I hope.
Greater Evermore
19-09-2004, 21:02
I'm interested.
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 21:10
Gotta join.
TG me when it starts.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:00
Cool. I'm not sure how many people are in a normal RP, but I would like this one to be nice and small. I think I don't want anymore people to join, but I'm not sure. Tell me what you think. Until later, I will say that no one else can join.
Kill the commie
19-09-2004, 22:03
COunt me in aswell :sniper:
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:05
I guess you can join, Kill The Commie, but no one else now. Not until later.
Tippman
19-09-2004, 22:10
new RPer here too...
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:10
The current list of people who are in this RP is as follows: Jjuulliiaann, Kryozerkia, Greater Evermore, AeroSpaceCity, Kill the commie, Cam III, Taldaan, GnosticAgnostic Theist, Estholad, The Chozo, Nathan F. That is 11 people. Also, please note that Kryozerkia and Cam III are not beginners; they are here to help everyone else. I will call them "The Helpers" from now on.
Raylrynn
19-09-2004, 22:16
If you do decide to let anyone else into the RP, I'm interested, but I don't mind if I'm left out.
I just think that more RPs for beginners should be set up. It's cool that all these people are getting real in-depth with their countries, but I can't see myself taking the time to plot out my entire country's military or make a detailed map of it. More RP threads for the more inexperienced, casual gamer would be a definite plus.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:20
I changed my mind. Anyone can now join.
Also, I was surprised to find out that this is now a "Hot Thread with New Posts!"
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:21
Yes, I was surprised to learn when I first started checking out the forums that there were no RPs for beginners.
GnosticAgnostic Theist
19-09-2004, 22:21
In regards to what this RP should be, do you have any thoughts Jjuulliiaann?
El-Shaladan
19-09-2004, 22:22
I agree. My country is not a new one, but I have yet to do any sort of serious RP with it. I'd really like to get involved in the RP aspect of NationStates, so if a few more slots open up, I know I'd be interested. Just send me a telegram if I'm in, but if I'm not, then I won't be heartbroken.

More RP's for the beginners!
Suloco
19-09-2004, 22:24
I'd Be interested, if there was room of course.
Raylrynn
19-09-2004, 22:30
When, in real-time, would you want to run this RP, and how detailed would you want to go with it?
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:33
Yes, now there is room for everybody. Unfortunately, I won't be able to TG anybody, ever, because so many more people have signed up for this than I expected. Sorry, but you will just have to keep on checking back here to see if anything has happened. Right now we're getting about one new player every five minutes (or so it seems) so it would take me hours to TG everybody with any updates. My e-mail inbox is already filled! This is so cool! Lol.
Mecherstine
19-09-2004, 22:35
Can i Join? I just started today. Telegram me when is begins
Anatania
19-09-2004, 22:35
I'd like to join to if I can.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:35
I won't want to go too detailed with it, and it will start maybe in the next few days to next few weeks sort of time-frame. I'm really not sure about anything yet. Also, I'm going to need a lot of help from "The Helpers". My in-box is literally filled! This has never happened to me before.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:39
Everybody can join, as long as you are not an experienced RPer. Also, if you like this idea, please make sure to rate this thread. Also, if you like it, you can also reply to the poll. Thanks!
Icurio
19-09-2004, 22:40
I'd be interested.
Brootland
19-09-2004, 22:42
I'll join if its alright I never rp'ed on these forums but I have on others... I'm rather bad at rp'ing a country although with a character I think i'm decent
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:43
Yes, you can join.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 22:44
Excuse me, but could an old git like me join in this? I love newb RPs, they have such a sense of "freshness" to them. (newb isnt insulting, n00b is the insulting one, btw)

I'm not a paticuarly good RPer but I'm pretty experienced. I'd like to help anyone who's new to Nationstates get better, I dont want a flock of retards running about saying "OMF G I TEH NOOZKD YU!!11oneoneoneUBAONE!11" and so and so on...

I just read your post that said "no experienced RPers" but could I just help mediate the thread anyway?
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:46
Yes, you can join too.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 22:48
Thank you, I look forward to the RP.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:49
I just want to make one rule really clear. You need to use correct spelling and grammar. Its okay if you make some typos and a few grammatical mistakes (also, terms like "lol" and "n00b" are okay) but I don't want any of that OOOIK1LDUW/ALLMEN00KSLOLURAN00BUDYNOWUN00BOWWIYEAW!
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 22:51
I just want to make one rule really clear. You need to use correct spelling and grammar. Its okay if you make some typos and a few grammatical mistakes (also, terms like "lol" and "n00b" are okay) but I don't want any of that OOOIK1LDUW/ALLMEN00KSLOLURAN00BUDYNOWUN00BOWWIYEAW!

Obviously, only a few people I know (whom I shall not name) actually do that.
Anatania
19-09-2004, 22:54
So how do you know all that, :eek:, lol.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 22:54
What I just posted was not random letters. It actually translates to:
"Oh. I killed you with all of my nuclear missiles. Laughing out loud. You are a newbie. You should die now you newbie. Oh yeah." Lol.

Ya I know, I have had much experience with the ancient language known as "noobified 1337" :P
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 22:54
Wow thats crazy.I accually translated that without your translation.
~~Creepy~~
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 22:56
have you got an idea for what the RP is about?
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 22:59
I think something with espionage... I'm really not sure. I need help from "The Helpers". "The Helpers" are anyone here who is an experienced RPer. If you want to be a "Helper", you have to be here to help the beginners, not to kill all the newbies. So far I think that there are only three. I don't need any more, I think.
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 23:02
shutup.
my friends taught me that language.
since they spend so much time on chat that everyone speaks leet.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 23:03
shutup.
my friends taught me that language.
since they spend so much time on chat that everyone speaks leet.

Decipher it then smartass ;)
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 23:05
Well thats because so many people dont know the right way to RP.
I am a newbie when it comes to RP even if its an "easy" one.
Jjuulliiaann
19-09-2004, 23:05
What?
GnosticAgnostic Theist
19-09-2004, 23:06
Just a thought. Given the popularity of this thread, maybe we should split into two RPs so that all new players can join in, but not bogging down one RP with a confusing amount of people.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 23:06
I'd say you're safe, this is your thread. I doubt the NS mods will really mind even if it is against the rules, they seem fair people and they won't ban you for it.
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 23:06
I was talking about why so many people are in this RP.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 23:13
AeroSpaceCity, aren't you going to reply? You know 1337 therefore you must KNOW what that sentence says :)
Anatania
19-09-2004, 23:24
Obviously he's just lying and trying to show off.
Kriegorgrad
19-09-2004, 23:27
Ya, its a bad sad that someone has to show off over 1337. Its just a jk language.
AeroSpaceCity
19-09-2004, 23:47
This thread isn't a leet thread so shutup.Anyways I hate leet it was just some gay concept made by a hacker.
Jjuulliiaann
20-09-2004, 01:46
Well, the number of people wanting to join has finally slowed down. I'm glad. [This is where my region ad was. Now I deleted it.] :headbang:
Anatania
20-09-2004, 02:11
Ok I took it down, I just figured if one person did why not, but ok.
Estholad
20-09-2004, 18:20
Ok... as we seem to have enough players already, now we need the idea of what to rp about. I personally would prefer a small scale war, but im not the founder of this thread.

And btw. i would hope that people who want to talk about some weird 1337 languages should do their talking elsewhere :p
Jjuulliiaann
20-09-2004, 21:49
Please don't have unrelated discussions here.
Jjuulliiaann
20-09-2004, 21:53
Also, no more 1337 discussions here please. Please take them down.
Orange state
20-09-2004, 22:16
OOC:its a great Idea. Im not a newbie really anymore though.

You seem like a good sort, roganising an Rp to learn in. Maybe you should invite a few nations to just OOC comment on things as there are some good RPers out there. Id suggest you Tg someone who seems to have a good style, but theyd then balme me for filling their message box...

Anyway it seems lie a good idea. And you seem like a newb not a n00b. Thats a good thing...
Jjuulliiaann
20-09-2004, 22:28
Thanks! I'll think about it, definitely. Where would the thread be?
Kriegorgrad
21-09-2004, 16:11
Could we get started soon? I wanna cream AeroSpace :)
Survo
21-09-2004, 16:38
survos in, let me know when it starts
Jjuulliiaann
21-09-2004, 20:58
Please take down the 1337 discussion immediately. It's clogging up the forum and this thread, and it is completely unrelated. I know that I kind of started it, but I'm taking mine down right now.
Jjuulliiaann
21-09-2004, 21:06
I just started a new thread. It's called "An OOC Discussion About "An RP For Beginners""
It's in the "General" forum. You should check it out. You can post you story ideas there, or just about anything else that relates to this thread. But if you want to join you should still announce it here.
Jjuulliiaann
22-09-2004, 01:58
Is there any way to take down a poll?
Jjuulliiaann
22-09-2004, 21:29
Kriegorgrad, are you sure you have never RPed before?
SSSearching for SSSam
22-09-2004, 21:36
I'll try, but I probably won't be the most involved person.
Jjuulliiaann
23-09-2004, 22:13
PLEASE take down those posts! :sniper:
Anatania
23-09-2004, 23:28
Hey they're all down; do you think we could start soon?
Taldaan
24-09-2004, 18:48
Please can we start the RP soon?
Jjuulliiaann
25-09-2004, 03:45
Yeah, I think we'll start pretty soon.
Sanctaphrax
25-09-2004, 10:16
I know that you said no more helpers but there are also a lot more newbs than you expected. I check NS about 5 times a day and i'm not involved in many RP's. Therefore I can join and will be glad to help wherever possible. I also notice that only one of the three helpers has actually posted since requesting to become a helper.
Resquide
25-09-2004, 10:44
Yeah, me too. I'm currently in an RP (my first) but it's only loosely tied to actual politics etc, so i count as a n00b :P

So, dude with the unpronounceable name, what's this rp about anyway?
Sanctaphrax
25-09-2004, 11:41
Yeah, me too. I'm currently in an RP (my first) but it's only loosely tied to actual politics etc, so i count as a n00b :P

So, dude with the unpronounceable name, what's this rp about anyway?
unless you intended to insult yourself the term is newb.
Jjuulliiaann
25-09-2004, 15:25
Yeah, Sanctaphrax, you should join. It would be much appreciated.
The flying fairy
25-09-2004, 16:56
i'm not sure what all this is about.
Sanctaphrax
25-09-2004, 17:00
i'm not sure what all this is about.
It's quite simple... if you're new to the II forum and don't know how to RP then we are starting up an RP and you can learn how to RP better!
Any questions?
Jjuulliiaann
26-09-2004, 15:37
Yeah, Sanctaphrax is right. It is just a Role Play for people who have never Role Played before. Also, there is an Out Of Character discussion about this RP. It is called "An OOC Discussion about "An RP For Beginners"".
Isvevia
26-09-2004, 15:42
Would it be too late to join up for this? I'm a newb as well...
Sarctic
26-09-2004, 16:39
I'd like to join up as well, only to learn some tips and such. I've rped, but I don't think I'm that good.
Libertavia
26-09-2004, 16:50
can i join too?
Cam III
26-09-2004, 17:03
Sorry about not posting.
When is this starting?
Estholad
26-09-2004, 18:08
Im pretty sure that this rp would start as soon as someone (suppose being it you, helpers) decides the beginning situation for this rp. Since were newbs you can't count on us knowing what to rp about :rolleyes:
Isvevia
26-09-2004, 18:11
Lol, that's for sure
Sanctaphrax
27-09-2004, 09:17
OOC: All righty then, lets get it started. Cam, are you FT or MT? if your MT then we can start by me invading you or vice versa then they can pick sides. What do you think? If not then disregard this post!

IC: The Sanctaphrax docks were full of ships of all descriptions, from aircraft carriers to subs, they were being refitted for a possible breakout of war. The nation of Cam III had long been threatening to Sanctaphrax and finally it had come to a head. A Cam spy had been caught in Sanctaphrax and a telegram had been sent demanding immediate response. The army were being equipped, bombers performed short practice runs. Sanctaphrax would be ready. 50 Eurofighters were patrolling the skies over Sanctaphrax in case of an enemy attack. Cruise missiles were readied for launch. No WMD's were to be used as Sanctaphrax was strictly against them.

*secret telegram to Cam III*
**********************************************************
We have caught a person believed to be a spy of yours earlier today, we dmand an immediate explanation and it had better be good. Hostilities have been ongoing for a while but we never thought that it would get to this. Desist and pull all other spies out of our country immediately.
Yours Sincerely,
General Varis Lodd,
Sanctaphrax
**********************************************************
Estholad
27-09-2004, 13:37
OOC: I think that's a good enough start. Now you just should call for aid of us newbs or somethin. And maybe we should start a new thread for this? Anyways im MT too.
Sanctaphrax
27-09-2004, 15:26
OOC: I think that's a good enough start. Now you just should call for aid of us newbs or somethin. And maybe we should start a new thread for this? Anyways im MT too.
All right then,
i'll start a new thread called
"Sanctaphrax Vs CamIII, An RP for beginners" and i'll repost that one.
Just post something along the lines of:
"We have heard of a war brewing between Sanctaphrax and CamIII and feel tha Sanctaphrax are warmongering, therefore we shall send X troops and X tanks etc... to CamIII."
or:
"We have heard that a nation called CamIII is threatening Sanctaphrax and have decided to come to Sanctaphrax's aid with Y army."
Fintlewoodle
27-09-2004, 15:36
this looks good, i will join up
Jjuulliiaann
27-09-2004, 21:30
The RP is here (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7118226&posted=1#post7118226). (That is a link.)

This is the URL:

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7118226&posted=1#post7118226

The thread is called "Cam III Vs Sanctaphrax, an RP for beginners (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7118226&posted=1#post7118226)" and is in the "International Incidents (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=1230)" forum.

It has already started.
GnosticAgnostic Theist
27-09-2004, 21:35
We should try to keep OOC stuff here and IC stuff in the other thread.
Jjuulliiaann
27-09-2004, 21:42
Actually, this thread was created for the IC stuff, and "An OOC Discussion About "An RP For Beginners"" was created for the OOC stuff.

So here's how it will work:

All of the IC stuff is in the newest thread.
All of the OOC stuff written by the players is in this thread.
All of the OOC stuff written by people who are not playing is in "An OOC Discussion About "An RP For Beginners"".

Or at least that's how it should work.

Please try to follow those guidelines.
GnosticAgnostic Theist
27-09-2004, 21:53
It might be easier for everyone to follow one OOC thread instead of two. Plus the other one is in the wrong forum.

meh. Whatever floats everyones boat, I suppose.
Jjuulliiaann
28-09-2004, 21:02
There are waaaaaaay too many people in this RP. It is only one day old and there are already over 6 pages of posts. Also, I think that there are a few people in it who are not beginners. This should stop.

Here's an idea. Cam III vs. Sanphrax (or whatever it is) should be only one in a series of "RPs for Beginners". We could start a big series of them. Just make sure to include "An RP for Beginners" in the title of your thread if you start one. But if you do want to start one, make sure that you discuss it here first.

I think it is an amazing idea that I had originally. I'm surprised that no one had thought of it before me.

Wow. This is cool. I'm still really amazed about how many people signed up. Still, it is way to many and we really need to split it into many threads.
Jjuulliiaann
29-09-2004, 23:54
I don't think that this RP is what I intended it to be. It really doesn't feel like a newb RP. Everyone is getting really in-depth and serious about it. It was really just supposed to be a friendly place where newbs could learn to RP. That's really not what it is right now. :mad:
Sanctaphrax
29-09-2004, 23:58
I don't think that this RP is what I intended it to be. It really doesn't feel like a newb RP. Everyone is getting really in-depth and serious about it. It was really just supposed to be a friendly place where newbs could learn to RP. That's really not what it is right now. :mad:
Why not?
They are learning how to RP really well. It is friendly and besides, of course thy're getting serious, they want to learn to RP.
Out of the 30 odd people who signed up only 5 or so have actually started RPing.
Jjuulliiaann
30-09-2004, 20:06
I guess so.

What do you guys think about my idea? (The one about many RPs.)
Sanctaphrax
01-10-2004, 05:12
I guess so.

What do you guys think about my idea? (The one about many RPs.)
We could do like a knockout. What do you think?
The way I see it we have:
Generic Name, Neo Cannen, Serafima, West Cedarbrook, Isvevia, Jjuulliiaann, Estholad, Taladaan.
Thats 8 so if we split them into pairs, got them to fight each other and say, Cam referees one pair, me another, OS another and Kreigorgrad was also a helper right? If not then I'll ref 2.
Estholad
01-10-2004, 08:02
Yes, that sounds good enough to me.
Orange state
01-10-2004, 09:17
We could do like a knockout. What do you think?
The way I see it we have:
Generic Name, Neo Cannen, Serafima, West Cedarbrook, Isvevia, Jjuulliiaann, Estholad, Taladaan.
Thats 8 so if we split them into pairs, got them to fight each other and say, Cam referees one pair, me another, OS another and Kreigorgrad was also a helper right? If not then I'll ref 2.

that kind of misses the point of RP ing.
Jjuulliiaann
02-10-2004, 00:09
I think I like that idea, but I don't remember when that was originally said. Could you give me a link to the origional, if possible?
Sanctaphrax
02-10-2004, 00:27
I think I like that idea, but I don't remember when that was originally said. Could you give me a link to the origional, if possible?
When what was originally said?
Jjuulliiaann
02-10-2004, 00:33
That quote of you that Orange state posted. I don't remember you saying it.
Jjuulliiaann
02-10-2004, 00:35
Sanctaphrax, is there an easy way to remember how to spell your name? (I just copied and pasted it there.) Also, how do you pronounce it?
Fellica
02-10-2004, 00:37
Ok, I'm new - I have no idea what the %^$%^% a RP is OOC (Out of character?) IC ??? Please help and how does a person know how strrong his militaryis, trades embassies etc or is it all in character ??

Please telegram me thanks
Sanctaphrax
02-10-2004, 00:40
That quote of you that Orange state posted. I don't remember you saying it.
Last page.
Sanctaphrax
02-10-2004, 00:43
Sanctaphrax, is there an easy way to remember how to spell your name? (I just copied and pasted it there.) Also, how do you pronounce it?
Pronounced Santaphrax.
If you've read the Edge chronicles (books, very good books) then you'll know how to spell it. I have no tips on how to remember it. If it's too complicated then Sancta is fine.
Jjuulliiaann
03-10-2004, 15:08
So it's like Santafracks. OK. But Sancta is easier.

Also, Fellica, RP=Role Play. OOC=Out Of Character. IC=In Character. MT=Modern Tech. FT=Future Tech. WMD=Weapons Of Mass Destruction.

If you have any other questions, just ask.
Sanctaphrax
03-10-2004, 15:10
So it's like Santafracks. OK. But Sancta is easier.
Sancta it is!
Jjuulliiaann
03-10-2004, 18:09
Cool.
Jjuulliiaann
03-10-2004, 18:09
I really like the idea of a knockout. It seems much simpler. We could have a separate thread for each one, too.
Jjuulliiaann
03-10-2004, 18:11
The RP is here (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7118226&posted=1#post7118226). (That is a link.)

This is the URL:

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7118226&posted=1#post7118226

The thread is called "Cam III Vs Sanctaphrax, an RP for beginners (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7118226&posted=1#post7118226)" and is in the "International Incidents (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=1230)" forum.

It has already started.

I just thought I would quote this because it is very important and I think people may be confused about where everything is.
Sanctaphrax
03-10-2004, 18:15
You TG everyone who I mentioned, the eight who would be involved and we'll do some kind of draw.
Jjuulliiaann
03-10-2004, 21:50
OK. But what will happen with the RP that is going on right now?
Sanctaphrax
03-10-2004, 22:24
OK. But what will happen with the RP that is going on right now?
We can abandon it... it wasn't all that great anyway!
Jjuulliiaann
05-10-2004, 01:41
Ok.
Jjuulliiaann
05-10-2004, 01:45
We'll just need the unanimous vote from everybody in the RP. JUST KIDDING!!!! Actually, I'm not kidding. I don't want to just abandon this one with everybody mad at me. Everybody would kill me. :mad: :sniper: :mp5: :sniper: :mp5: :headbang: :mad:
Orange state
05-10-2004, 13:25
oh dear, i think generic name is bombing seven kinds of hell out of NC right now. Um, thats sort of my fault.

Id offer to play with NQP, but I still think a knock out misses the point, you dont "Win" rps.
Jjuulliiaann
05-10-2004, 21:13
Yeah that's true; you really don't win RPs.
I don't know what we'll do.
Sanctaphrax
05-10-2004, 21:19
I'm trying to get people to look at this thread from the old RP and see what they think but they don't really want to!
The Marduk
05-10-2004, 21:20
It was good, shame i couldnt get into it at the begining.
Sanctaphrax
05-10-2004, 21:21
It was good, shame i couldnt get into it at the begining.
If we act on my idea then you'll get to participate all over again.
Neo Cannen
06-10-2004, 18:00
I think a war with four teams is too complex, how about just 4 vs 4?
Estholad
06-10-2004, 18:40
Actually what Sanctaphrax was saying we get a series of 1vs1 war's. At least that's how i understood it?

But anyway, 4vs4 would be ok too. Just hope well get them started soon.
The Generic Name
06-10-2004, 20:14
We can abandon it... it wasn't all that great anyway!

Amen to that. I'm in, but we need to set up some CLEAR rules on what can and cannot happen, and enforce those rules fiercely. If we have the same crew from last time, we might end up with the same result- a stagnant, impossible RP, which started with an undefeatable armada (no offense to Cam, it was just straight flawed against the little man) and gave us new RPers little to no choices for action.

Also, I believe we should properly define the boundaries of modern tech and explain how your government model plays a direct part in your military actions- i.e. a weak economy cannot produce 100,000 ICBMs or maintain a sizeable navy, and an anarchist nation could not possibly have any form of organized military. This could be facilitated by each country producing its own set of stats (including terrain, major cities, intelligence equipment, military capabilities- active branches of the military) and describe weaknesses of their style of government or society. Even though it may seem like you are revealing too much vital information, it will help to keep things uniform and realistic (to prevent 'surprise' weapons and tactics).

And maybe introducing the fact that this is all for fun, and winning is not always the point might help. Keeping yourself alive at all costs, in the NS sense, should come second to the quality of the overall RP. What's a war without death?

Being an RP newbie, I really don't know the physics or 'turns' of war. Maybe one of the more experienced RPers could enlighten us on when attacks can be circumvented (countering or partially countering an attack) and when we should just take our lumps.
The Generic Name
06-10-2004, 20:16
I think a war with four teams is too complex, how about just 4 vs 4?

Dunno. Personally, I think that a set of 1v1 wars would better acclimate us to RPing... more like a learning experience, which this should be. If the 1v1s are successful, we may step up the difficulty by introducing allies.
Neo Cannen
06-10-2004, 20:24
A series of 1 Vs 1 sound good to me, thats simpler. Whos in favour.
Sanctaphrax
06-10-2004, 20:29
ME!!!
Me, OS and Cam will each judge over one of the 1v1 battles ok???
I'll judge 2 actually... someone has to and i'm online 5X more than those 2 put together!
The Generic Name
06-10-2004, 20:33
ME!!!
Me, OS and Cam will each judge over one of the 1v1 battles ok???
I'll judge 2 actually... someone has to and i'm online 5X more than those 2 put together!

Sounds like a plan. I'm only guessing these will be split into seperate threads, no?

Someone draw up who will be going against who, and we can RP the causes of war.

If necessary, the participants could post a list of national stats to help make even matches.
Sanctaphrax
06-10-2004, 20:33
Why not?
1v1 seems like a good idea with referees.
Sanctaphrax
06-10-2004, 20:36
Sounds like a plan. I'm only guessing these will be split into seperate threads, no?

Someone draw up who will be going against who, and we can RP the causes of war.
I'll start 2 threads for the 2 i'm judging and OS and Cam will start one each. Everyone involved please post something (anything) to let me know that you're still involved.

Serafima
Generic Name
Druid States
Estholad
Neo Cannen
Jjuulliiaann
Mdn
Buckmoth (Taldaan?)
Druid States
06-10-2004, 20:41
I'm interested in joining in this beginning RP..since this is my first post on these boards.

P.S. Will there be war??? :headbang: :sniper: :mp5: :gundge: :cool:
The Generic Name
06-10-2004, 20:43
I'm still involved. -grin-

Also, could some of the more experienced RPers give us an example of what our army should be composed of and what are reasonable numbers of troops/craft?
Sanctaphrax
06-10-2004, 20:45
I'm interested in joining in this beginning RP..since this is my first post on these boards.

P.S. Will there be war??? :headbang: :sniper: :mp5: :gundge: :cool:
generally thats the way war RPs work:)
OK you're in, ditto GN.
Estholad
06-10-2004, 21:15
Yes im in too. I have stat's about my country in my world factbook. My army there also.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7104636#post7104636
The Generic Name
06-10-2004, 21:20
Yes im in too. I have stat's about my country in my world factbook. My army there also.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7104636#post7104636

Nicely done (I suppose, I've never done a factbook). This is exactly what we need to establish a realistic RP. I'll get to work on mine.
Sanctaphrax
06-10-2004, 21:24
Nicely done (I suppose, I've never done a factbook). This is exactly what we need to establish a realistic RP. I'll get to work on mine.
Its a lot of work though and needs to be constantly updated.
Jjuulliiaann
06-10-2004, 22:25
I'm in. Who will I be against and who will be refereeing my match?
The Generic Name
06-10-2004, 22:33
Its a lot of work though and needs to be constantly updated.

I'll give it a shot... in a working/political mood anyway, studying for my AP US History Test from Hell™.

Either that or just make one for this RP.

EDIT- Or just make one for my military
Neo Cannen
06-10-2004, 22:34
Im in
Mdn
06-10-2004, 22:42
would like to join in never did any rp'ing
The Generic Name
07-10-2004, 00:08
Generic Name - Basic Military Report (10/6/04)[/U]

Basic Statistics-

Population-
191 Million

Major Cities (in order by population)
Eleusis (capital)
Columbia
Jaru
North Walden
Ciudad Espíritu

UN Category-
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
- Civil Rights - Very Good
- Economy - Good
- Political Freedoms - Few

Terrain / Climate Data-
(pending)

Branches, Commanding Officials, and %Total Enlisted-

Military Liason (general commander of the armed forces) -
John Xavier Doe

Aerial Operations -
Co-Commanders Ashelin Smith and Juan Orozco
(20%)

General Ground Forces -
General James McCoy
(45%)

Elite Forces (divided into three corresponding branches) -
Lieutenant Samuel Perry
(3.98%)

Naval Operations -
Admiral Mercedes Ordónez
(32%)

Republic Information Services Division C (electronic warfare and specialized intelligence- not represented in the Elite Forces) -
Director Kevin Ayers
(0.02%)

Total Military Enlistment (excluding reservists)-
2,130,000
The Generic Name
07-10-2004, 19:33
Hmm... -bump-y.
Estholad
08-10-2004, 20:31
Yea.. bump. Could start this...
Jjuulliiaann
09-10-2004, 14:12
What does "bump" mean?
Cam III
09-10-2004, 16:14
Say a topic is on page 3 of II, and you want it on page 1 for other people to see. You post with the word "bump" in it and it literaly 'bumps' the topic to page 1... It's amazing, isn't it?
Notquiteaplace
09-10-2004, 16:28
or something clever. like

"The general had a perfect plan, but he momentarily forgot when a corporal bumped into him."
Cam III
09-10-2004, 16:37
OOC: Glory stealer! :mp5: That was mine!

But anyways, yes. You can make it clever. If your board enough :)...
Jjuulliiaann
09-10-2004, 17:28
OK, thanks everybody. Should we stop the current RP in order to do that knockout thing? We could probably get the mods to lock it.
Buckmoth
09-10-2004, 17:36
Can I join the knockout thing as well?

Taldaan
Population: 934 million
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Economy: Imploded ( :( )
Sanctaphrax
09-10-2004, 17:57
Can I join the knockout thing as well?

Taldaan
Population: 934 million
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Economy: Imploded ( :( )
Taldaan?
Sanctaphrax
09-10-2004, 18:02
ok, we have 8 nations so 4 1v1's.
I have written the names of each nation on a piece of paper and will take one out at random each time. The first nation to be drawn will be attacked, the second, attacking.
Sanctaphrax
09-10-2004, 18:05
NOTE: this is completely random.
first round: Judge: OS
Nation 1... Serafima!
vs
Nation 2... Estholad
Sanctaphrax
09-10-2004, 18:06
Round 1: Judge: Cam III
Nation 3... Taldaan!
vs
Nation 4... Jjuulliiaann!
Sanctaphrax
09-10-2004, 18:08
Round 1: Judge: Sanctaphrax 1/2
Nation 5... Mdn!
vs
Nation 6... Neo Cannen!
Sanctaphrax
09-10-2004, 18:10
Round 1: Judge: Sanctaphrax 2/2
Nation 7... Generic Name!
vs
Nation 8... Druid States!
That concludes the draw. Good luck. I'll be starting my 2 RP's soon. Cam and OS/NQAP will start theirs whenever they're online, good luck guys.
Jjuulliiaann
09-10-2004, 22:02
Cam, tell me when mine is starting. Thanks!
Jjuulliiaann
10-10-2004, 14:17
I think that the name of each thread should be "An RP For Beginners: [Attacking Nation] VS. [Defending Nation] -- Round 1"
Serafima
10-10-2004, 14:20
i never knew i was entered :confused:
Jjuulliiaann
10-10-2004, 14:21
Well do you want to be in it?
Cam III
10-10-2004, 14:44
I will post mine now. Well in a minute or so....
Jjuulliiaann
10-10-2004, 14:47
What's it called?
Semdin
10-10-2004, 14:49
Can I join??I haven't role played much though :( TG when it starts
Cam III
10-10-2004, 14:58
MY RP:
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7215062
Sanctaphrax
10-10-2004, 15:20
Semdin can replace Druid States, who defaulted by not showing up.
Semdin and Generic Name, here you go:
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7209886#post7209886
Jjuulliiaann
12-10-2004, 21:07
Has Orange State's RP started yet?
Also, I don't think that it is fair that your two RPs were won by default, because these nations now will be starting the semi-finals with no damage.
Jjuulliiaann
31-10-2004, 19:21
Taldaan has moved to the semi-finals.
Jjuulliiaann
31-10-2004, 19:22
I think it is actually Taldaan v. Generic Name for the final round.
You can decide amongst yourselves who will referee this round.
Sanctaphrax
31-10-2004, 20:31
I totally lost track of this. In each of my RPs one guy didn't turn up, and OS never started his RP.
Taldaan
31-10-2004, 21:19
I'm fighting Generic Name? *Cackle*

Go, my pretties! Kill!

TG me when it starts, ok?
Orange state
02-11-2004, 00:45
My RP?

Anyway... Why not let everyone recover? Otherwise you could fight a load of weak nations and win despite being weakest.

Though TBH winnignreally isnt the point.

Its about drawing history for your nation. As Cam, I hope will soon have a huge but bloody defeat in the OS system very soon. I hope. But the point is that while Cam hopefully wont win. His nation will be cagier and more agressive but will also have scars and veterans of this conflict, and lessons learnt. And history. hell he could RP a switch of emporers after this! Or A new era.

the point is that his nation may have lose or win, but its historic. Something more to add in future into his RPs (ie veterans of the war or the few remaining vessels being historic and so almost characters of their own)

In the end all that matter is your character (in this case your nation) developes and grows. Thats the joy of NS or any RP.
Jjuulliiaann
06-11-2004, 22:56
Cam III, I suggest you referee OS's RP.
Morgag
08-11-2004, 08:23
Can i join the rp ive only rped a few times and need to get whey better
Jjuulliiaann
10-11-2004, 22:43
It's kinda late for this, Morgag.
Maybe next round.