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Not sure if anyone has noticed yet, but Pescium is shaped exactly like a goldfish. ;)

Hence the name ;)

I'm also going to float the idea about a "Manium Conference" where we ICly set our boundaries in stone (or try to anyway), since Manium's pretty full anyway. Thoughts?

*Requote*

A conference of all the nations to set out boundaries made in stone? id make mine of something stronger... but thats not the point. It sounds like a good plan, Id do it if others joined. Basically you could think of it as the UNMC (United Nations of the Manium Continent). It wouldnt be a binding law passing group like the real UN, but could help organize land coverage (as RomeW said), allies, help sort out issues and the like.

Either way id join something in any similar way to that.

Side Note: Activity in Manium seems to have decreased once again...

would it be possible to start moving my boundary in a more westward direction, say to the two rivers? That's assuming nobody has any serious objections.

Brutix: I know. I'm trying to jumpstart something.

Personally, I don't favour a "United Nations Manium" (at least not in the mold of the NS version) because I think people may view it as abridging their sovereignty. A version of the RL UN for Manium could be in order, and that could come out of the treaty. I just think we ought to make one first.

So, can I pencil you in for that thread?

Azazia: Noted.

I want to say that, in the course of your expansions you *will* discover things, which could be rudimentary things like resources or strange things like dinosaurs. Remember, this is uncharted territory and there are bound to be strange things that will turn up as you're exploring.

I mention this because I really want to increase activity here. I have a rule stating that claims have to be RP'ed out and, again, I want to stress it. Just add a five-minute piece (or longer, if you wish) for each expansion to your landing threads. If you don't have time to make a post right away then say so and do so when you can.

I'm also open to other suggestions to bring the activity level back up here.

My minds run in various directions under an idea given to me :-D Haha, go ahead and pencil me in, member we can start it immediatley and always coerce or "force" others into it... hehe

Brutix, I'm game for some more Manium RP's. I just wish it was as active as Earth 1900-2000 (the RP I'm involved in the past few RL months).



RomeW, I have a few things to address.

First, I'm willing to continue the Eggerland RP. I think I have the time this weekend or next week (I get Thanksgiving off) so I should be able to come up with a good quality response to the Roman rescue team.

Second, I wouldn't mind having new "things" be discovered. In my case, I'd like to have video game lands or characters be "discovered" and maybe some resources like gems, diamonds, titanium, coal, and tungsten.

Finally, I'd like to place another 1 week worth of expansion within the yellow border posted last week.


Anyways, let me know about more Manium RP's, Eggerland RP, resources, etc.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9956090#post9956090

The invitation thread.

Sharina: I know. My speculation is that it's harder to "care" for a made up continent than for an Earth one, simply because Earth is more familiar to people. Places like "Bolivia", "Washington", "Paris" and "Rome" are a lot more easily identifiable than "Manium", "Cordensa", "Neo-Praetonia" and "Caesaria-Manium". Of course, the upshot is that this continent is huge, and thus has A LOT more resources than Earth does. It's a perfect fit for the massive populations NS gives us.

Regardless, I'm happy this has lasted for well over a year and a half :)

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9956090#post9956090

The invitation thread.

Sharina: I know. My speculation is that it's harder to "care" for a made up continent than for an Earth one, simply because Earth is more familiar to people. Places like "Bolivia", "Washington", "Paris" and "Rome" are a lot more easily identifiable than "Manium", "Cordensa", "Neo-Praetonia" and "Caesaria-Manium". Of course, the upshot is that this continent is huge, and thus has A LOT more resources than Earth does. It's a perfect fit for the massive populations NS gives us.

Regardless, I'm happy this has lasted for well over a year and a half :)

Lets try to keep it alive for another year and half. :)

BTW, I posted my delegate in the conference thread. Now awaiting Brutix and others.

Lets try to keep it alive for another year and half. :)

Me too. :)

Anyway, for anyone interested- I was inspiried to write this by a thread in General:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9956144#post9956144

GAH! I HATE COMPUTERS! I've recently been playing Second Life, awesome MMORPG where you can do literally anything, and installing stuff to make my computer run better to handle it. And something screwed my computer up, and it either got a virus or crashed, and so I won't be able to use it a while.

On another note, ON cordensa I'd like to expand west and a bit east to make my colony there more of a rectangle.

Edit1: Can you rename my manium colony to Bhalkan?

Edit2: I've been writing a major RP OOCly for Manium, but with computer down I can't work on it or start it.

GAH! I HATE COMPUTERS! I've recently been playing Second Life, awesome MMORPG where you can do literally anything, and installing stuff to make my computer run better to handle it. And something screwed my computer up, and it either got a virus or crashed, and so I won't be able to use it a while.

On another note, ON cordensa I'd like to expand west and a bit east to make my colony there more of a rectangle.

Edit1: Can you rename my manium colony to Bhalkan?

Edit2: I've been writing a major RP OOCly for Manium, but with computer down I can't work on it or start it.

OK.

EDIT- Map updated.

OOC: GAH!

Sorry I haven't been updating the map for Elysium. I'll do it as soon as I can.

Elysium up-didly-dated!

Alright folks, am all done with LA for now and the foreseeable future, so my RPing should increase along with my free time.

Have sent the delegate from Sisu Arshu to the conference, and hope to see most everyone there.

:D

Some official business:

-I apologize for not being able to update the maps recently. I've been filling out Teacher's College Application forms and it's been a real stresser for the past week.

-The Island of Rose is officially gone. As sad as I am to see him go, I realize that life must move on. Therefore, "New Roska" is officially up for claiming, though I will leave seven days' of coastline in the middle of the colony for newcomers. Hopefully we can address the New Roska issue at the Conference, because that's a lot of new land opening up.

With TIOR's passing, I am now officially looking for a new "second-in-command", and, with my busy schedule, I am in desperate need of one. The job entails the following duties: "covering" for me when I'm not there (including updating the map) and being simply another person anyone can turn to for Manium-moderation and inquiries. Ultimate authority shall still rest with me, but as second-in-command, your word is just as valid as mine in Manium-moderation and inquiry issues. To put this in a grander context, I'll be Manium's "Max Barry" and the second-in-command will be Manium's version of Barry's administrators/senior moderators here.

If you wish to apply for the position, please TG me. If you wish to *nominate* someone for the position, you may do so but only in a TG (I want to keep "campaigning" off this thread). I'm also open to suggestions to any other roles the second-in-command should assume, as well as any questions and concerns regarding the dichotomy of the job as well as how it fits into Manium as a whole. I want to stress that nothing else about Manium will change- I still intend on holding informal polls to address rule changes because I believe the participants deserve a say in how the thread is run (I will make each poll last a week, because I feel I haven't left them open for long enough)- except for the fact there's just going to be another person to turn to when I'm not available.

The time period for applications shall be from now to Friday, December 9 (a day after my 24th birthday, but I digress). I look forward to receiving your applications. :)

Was TIOR deleted?

I'm sorry to see he go- I'll miss his sarcasm, humor, and being NS's funnyman of the likes of Chris Farley or Jerry Seinfield.

I hate to do this seeing as its a bad time in Manium right now, but any word on how much more progress in my expansion on Pescium?

Was TIOR deleted?

I'm sorry to see he go- I'll miss his sarcasm, humor, and being NS's funnyman of the likes of Chris Farley or Jerry Seinfield.

I hate to do this seeing as its a bad time in Manium right now, but any word on how much more progress in my expansion on Pescium?

Yeah, unfortunately TIOR was (and has been for a while now). I believe it was to inactivity, or at least I hope it was. In any case, that's the situation right now that we'll have to work with,

As far as your Pescium expansions go: they'll be posted, don't worry- just not now as it's too late.

Maps Updated

(Hey, I thought it'd be big news :D)

Also: reminder for anyone interested in being "second-in-command" to apply via TG (and only by TG) by the end of the week.

Hey RomeW, can you expand south to the newbie line? Thanks.

New claims (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/hamptonshire/NS%20Pictures/claimsb.png) if you would be so kind.

Maps updated. I staked out a new claim to the east of "Northernland" (the RP's for TIOR's old territories can take place in the Manium Conference thread- I will get to this addition in that thread but not tonight).

Some official business:

-I apologize for not being able to update the maps recently. I've been filling out Teacher's College Application forms and it's been a real stresser for the past week.

-The Island of Rose is officially gone. As sad as I am to see him go, I realize that life must move on. Therefore, "New Roska" is officially up for claiming, though I will leave seven days' of coastline in the middle of the colony for newcomers. Hopefully we can address the New Roska issue at the Conference, because that's a lot of new land opening up.

With TIOR's passing, I am now officially looking for a new "second-in-command", and, with my busy schedule, I am in desperate need of one. The job entails the following duties: "covering" for me when I'm not there (including updating the map) and being simply another person anyone can turn to for Manium-moderation and inquiries. Ultimate authority shall still rest with me, but as second-in-command, your word is just as valid as mine in Manium-moderation and inquiry issues. To put this in a grander context, I'll be Manium's "Max Barry" and the second-in-command will be Manium's version of Barry's administrators/senior moderators here.

If you wish to apply for the position, please TG me. If you wish to *nominate* someone for the position, you may do so but only in a TG (I want to keep "campaigning" off this thread). I'm also open to suggestions to any other roles the second-in-command should assume, as well as any questions and concerns regarding the dichotomy of the job as well as how it fits into Manium as a whole. I want to stress that nothing else about Manium will change- I still intend on holding informal polls to address rule changes because I believe the participants deserve a say in how the thread is run (I will make each poll last a week, because I feel I haven't left them open for long enough)- except for the fact there's just going to be another person to turn to when I'm not available.

The time period for applications shall be from now to Friday, December 9 (a day after my 24th birthday, but I digress). I look forward to receiving your applications. :)

*Repost for interested applicants*

Some official business:

-I apologize for not being able to update the maps recently. I've been filling out Teacher's College Application forms and it's been a real stresser for the past week.

-The Island of Rose is officially gone. As sad as I am to see him go, I realize that life must move on. Therefore, "New Roska" is officially up for claiming, though I will leave seven days' of coastline in the middle of the colony for newcomers. Hopefully we can address the New Roska issue at the Conference, because that's a lot of new land opening up.

With TIOR's passing, I am now officially looking for a new "second-in-command", and, with my busy schedule, I am in desperate need of one. The job entails the following duties: "covering" for me when I'm not there (including updating the map) and being simply another person anyone can turn to for Manium-moderation and inquiries. Ultimate authority shall still rest with me, but as second-in-command, your word is just as valid as mine in Manium-moderation and inquiry issues. To put this in a grander context, I'll be Manium's "Max Barry" and the second-in-command will be Manium's version of Barry's administrators/senior moderators here.

If you wish to apply for the position, please TG me. If you wish to *nominate* someone for the position, you may do so but only in a TG (I want to keep "campaigning" off this thread). I'm also open to suggestions to any other roles the second-in-command should assume, as well as any questions and concerns regarding the dichotomy of the job as well as how it fits into Manium as a whole. I want to stress that nothing else about Manium will change- I still intend on holding informal polls to address rule changes because I believe the participants deserve a say in how the thread is run (I will make each poll last a week, because I feel I haven't left them open for long enough)- except for the fact there's just going to be another person to turn to when I'm not available.

The time period for applications shall be from now to Friday, December 9 (a day after my 24th birthday, but I digress). I look forward to receiving your applications. :)

*Another Repost for interested applicants*

*bump* It's also my 24th birthday today, FYI. :D So there's a positive on a day of two tragic anniversaries (Dimebag Darrel and John Lennon). Although in Italy it'd be national holiday :mad:

Happy 24th Birthday!! I have your present... ohhh where did it goo... I pt it round here somewhere... ooo is this is it? No thats just my gloves.... ahh here it is.... *hands over a quarter*.

Sweet, Happy Birthday!

Mines in 10 days :(

*bump* It's also my 24th birthday today, FYI. :D So there's a positive on a day of two tragic anniversaries (Dimebag Darrel and John Lennon). Although in Italy it'd be national holiday :mad:

Happy birthday, my fellow Manium'er. http://www.apolyton.net/forums/images/smilies/danceparty.gif

Brutix: Awww, one quarter! How thoughtful! How'd you know I was locked up? :D

The Lightning Star: Happy Early Birthday to you! How old are you now?

Sharina: Thanks! That made me feel like partying (I'll do that tommorow). It also gave me the sudden urge to sing Rod Stewart ("We're having a party/Everybody's singing"). Not that I'm particularly fond of Stewart, I just get those lines stuck in my head.

Brutix: Awww, one quarter! How thoughtful! How'd you know I was locked up? :D

The Lightning Star: Happy Early Birthday to you! How old are you now?

Sharina: Thanks! That made me feel like partying (I'll do that tommorow). It also gave me the sudden urge to sing Rod Stewart ("We're having a party/Everybody's singing"). Not that I'm particularly fond of Stewart, I just get those lines stuck in my head.

Errr, well I will be 14. Weee-ness!

I haven't really done anything on this, so for now, can we assume New Bahrain's settlers have not checked in for a long time, and are presumed lost? I'd actually like to bring in a tribal kind of nation, or at least somehow ancient tech.

I haven't really done anything on this, so for now, can we assume New Bahrain's settlers have not checked in for a long time, and are presumed lost? I'd actually like to bring in a tribal kind of nation, or at least somehow ancient tech.

Do you still want me to keep your colony there? That's all that really matters to me. If so, RP the changes.

Errr, well I will be 14. Weee-ness!

Wow. You're incredibly bright for your age.

Wow. You're incredibly bright for your age.

Thank ye kindly.

*bows*

Now my birthday is in a month and one day! Ill be sixteen... yay driving!

I'd like to expand into New Roska's old territory. I'd like to come in between RomeW's expansion and the reserved space and expand southward hugging RomeW's intended expansion.

Thanks.

I'd like to expand into New Roska's old territory. I'd like to come in between RomeW's expansion and the reserved space and expand southward hugging RomeW's intended expansion.

Thanks.

I'll give it to you, but can we negotiate this? We can split what's left of TIOR's old land. I really do need more land in that direction.

I'm expanding into the former Rosian territory surrounding McClellen, however we must all guard against unwarranted and reckless expansion that may lead to unnecessary tension and aggravation.

*Official Business*

Second-in-Command: The applications for second-in-command are now closed. Now will be the vote to see who assumes that position. The nominees are:

-Brutix
-The Lightning Star.

Vote only by posting in this thread. Eligible voters are solely the participating nations in this thread as of this post except myself and the nominees. (note: I do have a list)

The voting ends December 16, 2005.

Manium: I'm considering stopping the updates on this particular continent (Cordensa and Pescium would still be updated) until the Manium Conference (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=454801) is over. Thoughts?

(Side note: let's resolve any Manium Continent-related issues in that thread)

*Official Business*

Manium: I'm considering stopping the updates on this particular continent (Cordensa and Pescium would still be updated) until the Manium Conference (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=454801) is over. Thoughts?

(Side note: let's resolve any Manium Continent-related issues in that thread)

That's a great idea.

One vote for stopping Manium Continent updates until the Manium Conference is over.

Still need votes for the second-in-command race.

Can we vote for ourselves?

Whenever the updating starts again, if it is indeed on hold for the conference, I'd like to start expanding down along Borman's border in that little piece of unclaimed territory directly below my existing claims. I'm also getting ready to put up an interesting Manium RP in a little while, so stay alert.

Can we vote for ourselves?

Sorry, no, since we know who you'll be voting for. :D

Whenever the updating starts again, if it is indeed on hold for the conference, I'd like to start expanding down along Borman's border in that little piece of unclaimed territory directly below my existing claims. I'm also getting ready to put up an interesting Manium RP in a little while, so stay alert.

We haven't yet decided to put it on hold- we're still taking votes on that matter. Your expansion will be noted, however.

Just wrote this for anyone interested. It's my national paper.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10082691#post10082691

One vote for stopping Manium Continent updates until the Manium Conference is over.

Still need votes for the second-in-command race.

I have decided to stop updates on the Manium Continent map until the Conference is over. Please do all the RPing for land there.

I have also decided to extend the voting deadline for second in command another nine days (to December 26, 2005- because I don't think I'll be able to check in the 24th or 25th).

On a lighter note, how is everyone? My Sabres just won (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=251217002) and I just finished my exams, so I'm pumped.

*bump*

*bump*

^ I don't want to be too harsh, but please guys, vote on the second-in-command race. It's very important for the thread.

If I can't vote for myself, I can't vote for Brutix either, since he stands for everything I don't!

Exactly what he stands for I don't know, but if you elect him, evil communist terrorists will eat your babies! Only I can provide strong leadership! Y'know what? BRUTIX DODGED THE DRAFT IN VIETNAM! Yeah! I checked the records, and he was never there! Can a man who won't even fight to defend some dictatorship in South-east asia be trusted to be second-in-command of Manium? I THINK NOT!




Vote for TLS!

:p

If I can't vote for myself, I can't vote for Brutix either, since he stands for everything I don't!

Exactly what he stands for I don't know, but if you elect him, evil communist terrorists will eat your babies! Only I can provide strong leadership! Y'know what? BRUTIX DODGED THE DRAFT IN VIETNAM! Yeah! I checked the records, and he was never there! Can a man who won't even fight to defend some dictatorship in South-east asia be trusted to be second-in-command of Manium? I THINK NOT!




Vote for TLS!

:p

Haha. I love your humor. ;)

Haha. I love your humor. ;)

Whataya mean? :p

If I can't vote for myself, I can't vote for Brutix either, since he stands for everything I don't!

Exactly what he stands for I don't know, but if you elect him, evil communist terrorists will eat your babies! Only I can provide strong leadership! Y'know what? BRUTIX DODGED THE DRAFT IN VIETNAM! Yeah! I checked the records, and he was never there! Can a man who won't even fight to defend some dictatorship in South-east asia be trusted to be second-in-command of Manium? I THINK NOT!




Vote for TLS!

:p

You sound so much like Jack Layton (NDP) at Canada's most recent election debate. Every statement ended with "vote NDP". Literally. I felt like I was watching a sketch comedy routine.

Anyway, I do want you guys to take this seriously. Things are a bit slow now (probably because of the holidays) but when things pick up, simply put there won't be enough for me to handle and I really want to make sure that I have someone I can turn to (updating three maps is no picnic- it isn't now and it won't be later once Manium gets the activity level of the Earths). Since the second-in-command becomes boss when I'm not there, I believe you guys should have a say in who gets that power. Simply put, I don't believe anyone wants an assistant manager they can't trust.

I have thought to myself- and I'll just leave this out in the open- if I don't get any votes both Brutix and TLS will share the job.

You sound so much like Jack Layton (NDP) at Canada's most recent election debate. Every statement ended with "vote NDP". Literally. I felt like I was watching a sketch comedy routine.

Anyway, I do want you guys to take this seriously. Things are a bit slow now (probably because of the holidays) but when things pick up, simply put there won't be enough for me to handle and I really want to make sure that I have someone I can turn to (updating three maps is no picnic- it isn't now and it won't be later once Manium gets the activity level of the Earths). Since the second-in-command becomes boss when I'm not there, I believe you guys should have a say in who gets that power. Simply put, I don't believe anyone wants an assistant manager they can't trust.

I have thought to myself- and I'll just leave this out in the open- if I don't get any votes both Brutix and TLS will share the job.

When updating the Elysium map, I feel your pain. Hell, I haven't updated it in weeks (because that would be unfair-only three people have claims there, and they haven't made any extra claims, so by now I would own like half of Elysium).

When updating the Elysium map, I feel your pain. Hell, I haven't updated it in weeks (because that would be unfair-only three people have claims there, and they haven't made any extra claims, so by now I would own like half of Elysium).

I know (no wonder Layarteb gets touchy about the Earth II maps). That's why I'm looking for help, because I can't do it all by myself.

A special announcement:


Merry Christmas

Special Announcement:

Because of the lack of votes, Brutix and The Lightning Star shall share the duties of "second-in-command".

NO! I come to vote! I cast a vote for Brutix!

I'll give it to you, but can we negotiate this? We can split what's left of TIOR's old land. I really do need more land in that direction.

Yes we can, I have an idea of splitting it, I'll TG you.

oh yeah, conference, I'll present it there.

NO! I come to vote! I cast a vote for Brutix!

TOO LATE!

MWAHAHAHAHHAHAAAAA!

No! You Fools! Could You Not See That Tls Is The Evil Baby Eating Communist That You All Despise!? Damn You All!!!!

Heh, so you guys are still around?

RomeW said something about activity of Earth's? I think the Earth's have died with an notable exception. All the Earth's I've been in have died- Earth III, IV, V, TLE, RB, etc. The only active Earth that I know of is E20 (Earth 1900 - 2000) which is an alternate history simulation of RL Earth in the 20th century.

Playing in it has utterly and completely spoiled me. I can't see myself going back to the usual NS wankage or godmodding, or any of the uber-tech or crap going on. The E20 community has been very reasonable who works things out, unlike 90% of NS where almost everybody has this insatisable desire to win at any cost.

Haha, I guess I *am* spoiled.

Heh, so you guys are still around?

RomeW said something about activity of Earth's? I think the Earth's have died with an notable exception. All the Earth's I've been in have died- Earth III, IV, V, TLE, RB, etc. The only active Earth that I know of is E20 (Earth 1900 - 2000) which is an alternate history simulation of RL Earth in the 20th century.

Playing in it has utterly and completely spoiled me. I can't see myself going back to the usual NS wankage or godmodding, or any of the uber-tech or crap going on. The E20 community has been very reasonable who works things out, unlike 90% of NS where almost everybody has this insatisable desire to win at any cost.

Haha, I guess I *am* spoiled.

Earth II is VERY alive and kicking. I think it might be the largest active thread, actually... (unless that gay school of magic thing is still around).

Earth II is VERY alive and kicking. I think it might be the largest active thread, actually... (unless that gay school of magic thing is still around).

Really? I thought that the Earths had died out. Then again, I haven't really bothered to look at I.I. the past few months because after E20, most of the RP's I saw were crap in comparison (no offense intended),

Really? I thought that the Earths had died out. Then again, I haven't really bothered to look at I.I. the past few months because after E20, most of the RP's I saw were crap in comparison (no offense intended),

Really. Earth II has been running for well over a year now- Layarteb's pretty dedicated to it, and it's rubbed off. I personally believe the success of Earth II comes from the fact our holdings are secure- nobody really tries massive invasions of active nations, so we have the opportunity to really build our nations. Plus we're a reasonable bunch- we know that if we do make an ill-advised move there will be a hundred nations breathing on our necks. We're also, I think, a pretty tight community able to banter with each other- sometimes we go too far but at least there's a sense of "connection" with us on Earth II. Earth II is the model I'm looking to achieve here, because I think that makes for better RPing overall.

Really. Earth II has been running for well over a year now- Layarteb's pretty dedicated to it, and it's rubbed off. I personally believe the success of Earth II comes from the fact our holdings are secure- nobody really tries massive invasions of active nations, so we have the opportunity to really build our nations. Plus we're a reasonable bunch- we know that if we do make an ill-advised move there will be a hundred nations breathing on our necks. We're also, I think, a pretty tight community able to banter with each other- sometimes we go too far but at least there's a sense of "connection" with us on Earth II. Earth II is the model I'm looking to achieve here, because I think that makes for better RPing overall.

Hmm. Seems that Earth II actually improved.

However, there's a couple issues I have though. First, there's probably no more land or territory for me to set up shop in. Second, I was kicked out of Earth II because I had lands on other Earth's and then Layatreb and I got in a little tiff. So I doubt that I'll be allowed to return to Earth II, even though my activity in the other Earths have died out (nobody RP's there anymore, and I lost all interest in Earth RP'ing with NS wankage afer I joined Earth 1900-2000, which TLS is also a member of).

I sure would be willing to participate in another great RP'ing community but unfortunately E20 and Earth II are probably the only ones worth it in I.I. and I doubt I'll get anywhere in the other half of NS, the "NS" forums because of the whole NS v.s. I.I. crap.

Hmm. Seems that Earth II actually improved.

However, there's a couple issues I have though. First, there's probably no more land or territory for me to set up shop in. Second, I was kicked out of Earth II because I had lands on other Earth's and then Layatreb and I got in a little tiff. So I doubt that I'll be allowed to return to Earth II, even though my activity in the other Earths have died out (nobody RP's there anymore, and I lost all interest in Earth RP'ing with NS wankage afer I joined Earth 1900-2000, which TLS is also a member of).

I sure would be willing to participate in another great RP'ing community but unfortunately E20 and Earth II are probably the only ones worth it in I.I. and I doubt I'll get anywhere in the other half of NS, the "NS" forums because of the whole NS v.s. I.I. crap.

Hey, Manium's worth it too. :) We just need to get activity up (speaking of which, I don't mean to be a nag, but do you want to continue the Eggerland RP? It's been idle for literally months now).

The only issues- really- that I have with Earth II is Layarteb's "multi-planetarism" rule (which makes sense for people wanting to enter Earth II but to extend it beyond Earth is a stretch of his power) and the fact that the RPing rules are too liberal (invasions can come "out of the blue" and we can be completely conquered, two things I don't like because of the "forced RP" issue and it promotes competitiveness, which kills good RP). The fortunate part is that everyone on Earth II is pretty reasonable and our competitive spirit has dimmed somewhat to put emphasis on storytelling, but those are still drawbacks. The other thing I don't really like about E2 is that a lot of the players are into tech and, being a story guy, I'm not that big on it (so those RP's get confusing) but fortunately they're nice enough to explain.

...but, yeah, Earth II's been great. It's a great community that literally brings people from all over the world (we have a Norwegian, a Russian, and (I believe) a Polish expat living in Panama (that would be TLS) among our number). True, we don't get land openings very often, but if you want in I can help. Also, I'm sure Layarteb's forgiven and forgotten...that was a while ago.

Hey, Manium's worth it too. :) We just need to get activity up (speaking of which, I don't mean to be a nag, but do you want to continue the Eggerland RP? It's been idle for literally months now).

The only issues- really- that I have with Earth II is Layarteb's "multi-planetarism" rule (which makes sense for people wanting to enter Earth II but to extend it beyond Earth is a stretch of his power) and the fact that the RPing rules are too liberal (invasions can come "out of the blue" and we can be completely conquered, two things I don't like because of the "forced RP" issue and it promotes competitiveness, which kills good RP). The fortunate part is that everyone on Earth II is pretty reasonable and our competitive spirit has dimmed somewhat to put emphasis on storytelling, but those are still drawbacks. The other thing I don't really like about E2 is that a lot of the players are into tech and, being a story guy, I'm not that big on it (so those RP's get confusing) but fortunately they're nice enough to explain.

...but, yeah, Earth II's been great. It's a great community that literally brings people from all over the world (we have a Norwegian, a Russian, and (I believe) a Polish expat living in Panama (that would be TLS) among our number). True, we don't get land openings very often, but if you want in I can help. Also, I'm sure Layarteb's forgiven and forgotten...that was a while ago.

Thanks for the offer, RomeW. I appreciate it. :)

Of course, Manium is definitely worth it, but we need to somehow make this more exciting and fun.

I'm not a tech-wanker myself, even though I dabble in interesting concepts and tech's that I watch on Modern Marvels TV show (and some post-modern stuff like the movies I-Robot and Minority Report). I prefer story based RP's myself, because I really enjoy reading and writing stories. There's just something about expressing your imagination and ideas onto paper (or in our case, computer text) and having other people read and comment on it...

Anyways, I'm game for Eggerland- I think I don't have the link to it in my subscription folder. I've been somewhat busy before X-mas as I got saddled with my new job and a project to redesign / revamp no less than 9 websites- 8 school websites and 1 admininstrative website. However, I got most of the "hard" stuff out of the way, so I should have some more free time to partake in various RP's, like Eggerland or Manium Conference (I hadn't have had the time to RP in that yet).

Except for your silly Technocracy government that somehow makes your nation 10x better than any other nation and your nuclear powered hovertanks and stuff.

Hey, Manium's worth it too. :) We just need to get activity up (speaking of which, I don't mean to be a nag, but do you want to continue the Eggerland RP? It's been idle for literally months now).

The only issues- really- that I have with Earth II is Layarteb's "multi-planetarism" rule (which makes sense for people wanting to enter Earth II but to extend it beyond Earth is a stretch of his power) and the fact that the RPing rules are too liberal (invasions can come "out of the blue" and we can be completely conquered, two things I don't like because of the "forced RP" issue and it promotes competitiveness, which kills good RP). The fortunate part is that everyone on Earth II is pretty reasonable and our competitive spirit has dimmed somewhat to put emphasis on storytelling, but those are still drawbacks. The other thing I don't really like about E2 is that a lot of the players are into tech and, being a story guy, I'm not that big on it (so those RP's get confusing) but fortunately they're nice enough to explain.

...but, yeah, Earth II's been great. It's a great community that literally brings people from all over the world (we have a Norwegian, a Russian, and (I believe) a Polish expat living in Panama (that would be TLS) among our number). True, we don't get land openings very often, but if you want in I can help. Also, I'm sure Layarteb's forgiven and forgotten...that was a while ago.

I'm Polish-American ;p.

I'm an American citizen (und very proud of it, too), but my family is very Polish-y. We celebrate Polish holidays, we have Polish last names, many of us speak Polish(not me, though), we follow Polish customs, alot of us visit Poland often (Again, not me :(), etc. Of course, although my Dad's side of the family is also of Polish descent, they aren't as Polish-y.

Except for your silly Technocracy government that somehow makes your nation 10x better than any other nation and your nuclear powered hovertanks and stuff.

Actually, I've given up on the hovertank thing unless I go full time post-modern.

Basically, I've pretty much given up doing anything on NS other than Earth 1900-2000 and Manium. There's really no point in RP'ing with 95% of NS because it'll end up as a contest of "I must win!". The reason why I put forth these ideas that I did from a while ago was to be original, not to be the best military or superpower in NS.

The reason why I went Technocracy because, well, its damn cool to have a nation governed by science and technology instead of the boring generic democracy, facist, communist, dictatorship, or theocracy government that 99% of NS nations are. I want to be the odd one out of the crowd with a radically different government, culture, heritage, traditions, etc.

As you should know by now, I'm a non-conformist. ;)

Actually, I've given up on the hovertank thing unless I go full time post-modern.

Basically, I've pretty much given up doing anything on NS other than Earth 1900-2000 and Manium. There's really no point in RP'ing with 95% of NS because it'll end up as a contest of "I must win!". The reason why I put forth these ideas that I did from a while ago was to be original, not to be the best military or superpower in NS.

The reason why I went Technocracy because, well, its damn cool to have a nation governed by science and technology instead of the boring generic democracy, facist, communist, dictatorship, or theocracy government that 99% of NS nations are. I want to be the odd one out of the crowd with a radically different government, culture, heritage, traditions, etc.

As you should know by now, I'm a non-conformist. ;)


I had a technocratic government for a while on Earth II. It eventually became corrupt, however, and basically became a playground for the leaders to expirement on people. Clone armies, genetic mutation, chemical and biological weapons, zombies (not real zombies, but people with no will of their own), etc. Of course, the great Capitalist princes came and kicked out the silly empire :D

Thanks for the offer, RomeW. I appreciate it. :)

Of course, Manium is definitely worth it, but we need to somehow make this more exciting and fun.

I'm not a tech-wanker myself, even though I dabble in interesting concepts and tech's that I watch on Modern Marvels TV show (and some post-modern stuff like the movies I-Robot and Minority Report). I prefer story based RP's myself, because I really enjoy reading and writing stories. There's just something about expressing your imagination and ideas onto paper (or in our case, computer text) and having other people read and comment on it...

Anyways, I'm game for Eggerland- I think I don't have the link to it in my subscription folder. I've been somewhat busy before X-mas as I got saddled with my new job and a project to redesign / revamp no less than 9 websites- 8 school websites and 1 admininstrative website. However, I got most of the "hard" stuff out of the way, so I should have some more free time to partake in various RP's, like Eggerland or Manium Conference (I hadn't have had the time to RP in that yet).

The easy way to increase excitement is to start some RP's. Speaking of which:

This is the Eggerland RP (you've posted in it before):
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9820227#post9820227

This is the Manium Conference RP:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10202858#post10202858

I personally don't mind the use of tech as long as I understand it and that it's not used to simply give my opponent an unfair advantage, because I don't believe in RPing for the sake of victory. Roleplay should be meaningful and present a story, not simply an avenue to test out your latest "toys". If you want to compete, play a sports game :p

Not to say that I don't like improvisation, because spontaneity makes RPing fun. However, it should make sense story-wise and shouldn't be done out of pure competition.

How does a technocratic government work?

I'm Polish-American ;p.

I'm an American citizen (und very proud of it, too), but my family is very Polish-y. We celebrate Polish holidays, we have Polish last names, many of us speak Polish(not me, though), we follow Polish customs, alot of us visit Poland often (Again, not me :(), etc. Of course, although my Dad's side of the family is also of Polish descent, they aren't as Polish-y.

Well, I was partly right. If it means anything, technically I'm Italian-Canadian and can barely speak Italian. I also haven't been back to Italy in a while.

*bump*

The reason why I went Technocracy because, well, its damn cool to have a nation governed by science and technology instead of the boring generic democracy, facist, communist, dictatorship, or theocracy government that 99% of NS nations are. I want to be the odd one out of the crowd with a radically different government, culture, heritage, traditions, etc.

As you should know by now, I'm a non-conformist. ;)
That is fine, so long as it isnt used to claim illogical stat increases ;)

I just want to bounce around a few ideas to increase the activity level here in Manium, because I think it's desperately needed. I realize since this is a fictitious continent all of its "history" has to be made up, which is an arduous task but one that can be fufilling at the same time. I also figure that if we can provide some depth to the continents then it can provide the basis for future RP's.

(This is all just a proposal, please weigh in on it)

1) On Manium, I intended to have a native population already present on the continent, and I figured that the natives could rise up as a separatist organization of some sort, creating an Al-Qaeda or ETA of Manium. It could even be several groups at once (representing the many tribes- remember, "Manium" is the Roman name for the continent).

2) On a related front, I think the colonies could even have their own independence movements. They've been around long enough that some would want to clamour for independence. Certainly now's the time for our colonies to develop internal regional tensions and issues, maybe even developing its own identity seperate from the homeland.

2a) Culturally our colonies are going to be distinct simply because they've had the time to develop, and this can be expanded. Different kinds of music, movies or even entertainment as a whole can emerge out of the Manium World. Be creative- invent a form of entertainment, be it a new sport, filmaking/music-making style, you name it.

3) I also think the dinosaur phenomenon could be expanded. These creatures aren't going to contain themselves in one area for long and could be a hazard for any growing colony.

4) It's been tried before, but each continent should have its own array of "weird" sicknesses. This isn't Earth- we're going to encounter things we have no clue about, and they're going to infect our peoples. Certain areas could be notorious for these sicknesses and could provide interesting avenues for biological warfare.

5) I've been planning on doing some kind of fantasy-MT RP for my colony on Pescium, because I've always wanted to see how MT would react in a fantasy situation (because too many fantasy stories are Medieval) and because, as I said, the Manium World isn't Earth. We're going to run into things we haven't seen, like weird creatures and plants (heck, even resources).

If anyone has anything else, let me know. The sole purpose of this is creativity- I cannot emphasize this enough, but the Manium World is a world unto its own, a world that doesn't have to follow the standards of Earth simply because it's not Earth- hence why dinosaurs can exist here because in Manium, they're given the opportunity to live. Expect the unexpected here, let your mind wander and really create. I did intend Manium to be similar to Earth for familiarity purposes and to make RPing easier, but it doesn't have to be Earth- rocks are going to form differently here, animals will evolve differently here, etc.

Just something to chew on.

*Official Business*

I have made an additional seven-day claim on the continent of Pescium (remember, it's only Manium that's frozen for now). The RP for it is in the Eggerland RP.

I shall also repost this, because I think it's important:

I just want to bounce around a few ideas to increase the activity level here in Manium, because I think it's desperately needed. I realize since this is a fictitious continent all of its "history" has to be made up, which is an arduous task but one that can be fufilling at the same time. I also figure that if we can provide some depth to the continents then it can provide the basis for future RP's.

(This is all just a proposal, please weigh in on it)

1) On Manium, I intended to have a native population already present on the continent, and I figured that the natives could rise up as a separatist organization of some sort, creating an Al-Qaeda or ETA of Manium. It could even be several groups at once (representing the many tribes- remember, "Manium" is the Roman name for the continent).

2) On a related front, I think the colonies could even have their own independence movements. They've been around long enough that some would want to clamour for independence. Certainly now's the time for our colonies to develop internal regional tensions and issues, maybe even developing its own identity seperate from the homeland.

2a) Culturally our colonies are going to be distinct simply because they've had the time to develop, and this can be expanded. Different kinds of music, movies or even entertainment as a whole can emerge out of the Manium World. Be creative- invent a form of entertainment, be it a new sport, filmaking/music-making style, you name it.

3) I also think the dinosaur phenomenon could be expanded. These creatures aren't going to contain themselves in one area for long and could be a hazard for any growing colony.

4) It's been tried before, but each continent should have its own array of "weird" sicknesses. This isn't Earth- we're going to encounter things we have no clue about, and they're going to infect our peoples. Certain areas could be notorious for these sicknesses and could provide interesting avenues for biological warfare.

5) I've been planning on doing some kind of fantasy-MT RP for my colony on Pescium, because I've always wanted to see how MT would react in a fantasy situation (because too many fantasy stories are Medieval) and because, as I said, the Manium World isn't Earth. We're going to run into things we haven't seen, like weird creatures and plants (heck, even resources).

If anyone has anything else, let me know. The sole purpose of this is creativity- I cannot emphasize this enough, but the Manium World is a world unto its own, a world that doesn't have to follow the standards of Earth simply because it's not Earth- hence why dinosaurs can exist here because in Manium, they're given the opportunity to live. Expect the unexpected here, let your mind wander and really create. I did intend Manium to be similar to Earth for familiarity purposes and to make RPing easier, but it doesn't have to be Earth- rocks are going to form differently here, animals will evolve differently here, etc.

Just something to chew on.

I was wondering if I could ask for further expansion to fill out my Pescium colony? That will tie in with the Eggerland RP nicely as the two fantasy kingdoms you were RP'ing about could lie directly in between Sharinan and Roman lands in Pescium.

What say you?

I was wondering if I could ask for further expansion to fill out my Pescium colony? That will tie in with the Eggerland RP nicely as the two fantasy kingdoms you were RP'ing about could lie directly in between Sharinan and Roman lands in Pescium.

What say you?

Sure.

EDIT-

On Official Business, I'm going to getting rid of 29, 8, 7 and 6 if they're not claimed within a RL week, because it's getting crowded in their areas (Sharina- I know 29 was supposed to be gone a while ago but I figure that since you've staked a seven-day claim to the south it can survive for another week).

The expansion I had in mind would be like this.

This way, your Roman colony can expand westwards instead of being boxed in.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/4074/pescium22lk.png

The magneta areas within the yellow boxes is what I want to expand into. The yellow outline is the maximum size I want to expand in Pescium.

We should also set aside some land like a representation of where Eggerland and the two warring kingdoms are, and set them as regions on the map that cannot be claimed unless it is invaded and annexed through war.

Sounds good?


EDIT:

You can shift Claim Spot 28 just to the left of my yellow border. This should allow future nations to expand south along my border no problem as I don't want to expand any further west past my yellow border I put on the map.

The expansion I had in mind would be like this.

This way, your Roman colony can expand westwards instead of being boxed in.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/4074/pescium22lk.png

The magneta areas within the yellow boxes is what I want to expand into. The yellow outline is the maximum size I want to expand in Pescium.

We should also set aside some land like a representation of where Eggerland and the two warring kingdoms are, and set them as regions on the map that cannot be claimed unless it is invaded and annexed through war.

Sounds good?


EDIT:

You can shift Claim Spot 28 just to the left of my yellow border. This should allow future nations to expand south along my border no problem as I don't want to expand any further west past my yellow border I put on the map.

I decided to remove 29- it was supposed to have been gone anyway, just never get around to it.

Anyway, if I move 28, then it's too close to 27, and I want to avoid that. I'll just get rid of it if no one takes it within a week. The claims are adjusted in every other way.

As far as the kingdoms go, I plan to incorporate each into my territory as either as provinces or allies of Rome (well, Alpina can be divided between the two of us), since, well, I'm taking them over.

What I *can* do is create some NPC "native" kingdoms in the Pescium interior (and on Cordensa for that matter) for people to "encounter". Claims have to be RP'ed anyway, so asking them to take over the kingdoms through war is moot since that's a RP. I could, also, create the history and culture of these peoples too, just so you guys have something to work with. I could create all of these, or if you guys have any ideas for native kingdoms of your own, bring them up to me and I'll put them on the map. I really want to "populate" both Cordensa and Pescium because the potential for both of them to be "special" is endless. Remember the Europeans' eyes when they saw Australia and Africa for the first time? That's the kind of thing I want to do here.

What do you think?

Yeah. I like the idea.

We could have these NPC states scattered throughout Manium. For instance, I'd like to have Hyrule situated on two small contients (probably two Australia sized ones) between Pescium and Manium. What I envision is that Pescium is to the south of Manium, so that Sheepfruit Island will be between Manium and Hyrule, and then Hyrule is between Sheepfruit Island and Pescium.

Also, we could put the Mario lands around Spots 2 and 3 on Pescium, or we could put it to the west of my claims around spot 28 or south of spot 28. The Mario lands do need some coastline and a few islands chains to represent all these "water" worlds and tropical islands.

What say you?

Sharina, I'll get to the Nintendo stuff in the TG, don't want to give away more of the story. :)

As far as the native kingdoms go, my intent was to create entirely new ones, although if people want to create "themed" kingdoms (such as Hyrule) to interact with they can. I really want the imagination to soar here.

Cordensa expansion: Here (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG)

Also, on the note of like an independance movment, that was what that good RP I was planning a while was gonna be. It was this big independance movment right in the middle of a bunch of wars that Borman was in, so it was the perfect time. But now Borman is at peace and ready to crush an independance movement, so it cant happen right now.

*Official Business*

Brutix's territories have been suspended until further notice...he's having computer issues.

Cordensa expansion: Here (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG)

Also, on the note of like an independance movment, that was what that good RP I was planning a while was gonna be. It was this big independance movment right in the middle of a bunch of wars that Borman was in, so it was the perfect time. But now Borman is at peace and ready to crush an independance movement, so it cant happen right now.

Ah! That's why you encircled me! It all makes sense to me now.

If you're still interested in it, TG me...I might be willing to help you out.

I'll get to the requested expansion, but I'm hesitant about giving all of it to you because you're going right up to Spot 51.

I'm curious. I forgot when I requested my 7 day expansion- probably last weekend. I was wondering if I could fill out the area between the river (and Hamptonshire) and the former spot 29? That way, Hamptonshire can't monopolize or restrict river travel between the ocean and the large island in the middle of the lake as well as the shores of the lake that I do control.

I'm thinking of drawing the map for our planned RP soon. I'd like to set aside the area around the mouth and the region north of it aside as NPC land so that nobody can claim and expand into it during our RP (except either one of us as we discussed).

Two things- this occurred to me while getting to the map. Weigh in on them:

I'm considering the following:

No. 1. Placing a time limit on the "encircling" rule, because if a nation's not paying attention its colony should be encircled. I'm thinking two weeks after the claim it does not need any "breathing room"- sounds reasonable enough.

No. 2, Removing Pescium Spots 2, 3 and 4.

Two things- this occurred to me while getting to the map. Weigh in on them:

I'm considering the following:

No. 1. Placing a time limit on the "encircling" rule, because if a nation's not paying attention its colony should be encircled. I'm thinking two weeks after the claim it does not need any "breathing room"- sounds reasonable enough.

No. 2, Removing Pescium Spots 2, 3 and 4.

#1 is reasonable by me. If a nation claims a spot but doesn't expand around the spot while another nation might have an interest in these lands... like in RL, the growing nation would claim the land and put it to far better use than the "lazy" nation that doesn't expand.

#2 is okay by me. Any chance you could move spot 28 so that I can have a perfect straight border running from the corner of my nation (next to where the Mario-land and Darkland is supposed to be) all the way up to the northern shores?

Speaking of that, any word yet on my next phase of expansion, trying to fill out the land in the north between the lake, river, the north coastline, and my boundary I outlines a couple weeks ago?

#1 is reasonable by me. If a nation claims a spot but doesn't expand around the spot while another nation might have an interest in these lands... like in RL, the growing nation would claim the land and put it to far better use than the "lazy" nation that doesn't expand.

#2 is okay by me. Any chance you could move spot 28 so that I can have a perfect straight border running from the corner of my nation (next to where the Mario-land and Darkland is supposed to be) all the way up to the northern shores?

Speaking of that, any word yet on my next phase of expansion, trying to fill out the land in the north between the lake, river, the north coastline, and my boundary I outlines a couple weeks ago?

I wanted to get to it last night but I realized I had those issues so I didn't. Once they get resolved I'll get to the expansion.

I wanted to get to it last night but I realized I had those issues so I didn't. Once they get resolved I'll get to the expansion.

OK, will do, bro. In the meanwhile, I'm writing up the entire history of my nation which is taking up quite a bit of my time. So far I've written everything from 30,000 BC (roughly) to the 1500's AD.

OK, will do, bro. In the meanwhile, I'm writing up the entire history of my nation which is taking up quite a bit of my time. So far I've written everything from 30,000 BC (roughly) to the 1500's AD.

30,000? Wow. What do you have there?

Can I not push against 50 and expand more east?

30,000? Wow. What do you have there?

I've written some stuff about proto-Sharinan civilization and how it formed through caveman times.

Can I not push against 50 and expand more east?

I'm just worried about 50 being boxed in because it's crowded there, though I can probably move 51...it's a bit far from 52.

I've written some stuff about proto-Sharinan civilization and how it formed through caveman times.

Interesting. So were the proto-Sharinans also very highly-developed?

Interesting. So were the proto-Sharinans also very highly-developed?

Kind of. When I post my history, you'll understand what I mean.

Kind of. When I post my history, you'll understand what I mean.

Intriguing. Can't wait to read it. :)

BAM! (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG)

Alright, I edited it. I pushed my claim further south and opened like a circle thing facing spot 50 then put that lost expansion west. I filled in expansion slots (Its been 9 days) and put up some more ones, again expanding west where there are no starting spots.

BAM! (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG)

Alright, I edited it. I pushed my claim further south and opened like a circle thing facing spot 50 then put that lost expansion west. I filled in expansion slots (Its been 9 days) and put up some more ones, again expanding west where there are no starting spots.

Got it. I also decided to move 51, and if no one takes 50 in a week you'll be allowed to take it.

I'm putting a tag at the top of first post telling people there's land here- that should bring up activity. I have also enacted this, please weigh in on it:

Addendum: If there is no more available room on the continent and the claim spot is not taken (i.e., all that is left is the seven-day colony that the claim spot is entitled to), you may expand into it.

I'm also thinking of removing some of the spots on Cordensa- it's too crowded.

I support both.

I'd like to expand west again, I have a map, but its not hosting correctly.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/1426/cordensa2kc.png

*Official Announcement*

I have an essay due on Wednesday and thus my activity level will be minimal- if at all- until then. Just thought I'd give everyone the heads-up.

I'm also hammered out of my freakin' mind...but I'm doing fine. Yes, yes I am.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/1426/cordensa2kc.png

You got it.

Can I build an artificial island off the coast of my Cordensa colony? I'll start the RP, (cause I really dont wanna do work right now) but if not then maybe I can make it fail or just stop it.

Can I build an artificial island off the coast of my Cordensa colony? I'll start the RP, (cause I really dont wanna do work right now) but if not then maybe I can make it fail or just stop it.

Sure. Just tell me where to place it and I'll put it there.

I'd like my expansion to be recongized. The first initial expansion that should take place a couple weeks ago, then the green areas outside of the red lines for this past week's expansion. The yellow border is, again, the maximum boundary that I intend to expand in Pescium.

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6001/pescium21np.png

Sharina: The last expansion request was 12 days ago, so all you had in queue was the seven-day expansion. I've added a new seven-day one as you requested.

I have also staked out a new claim on Pescium myself. After I finish this last essay, I'm going to be working on the new maps of Pescium and Cordensa that will reveal indigenous kingdoms. I should have the maps up by March. Also, if any of you have any ideas for what should lie in the interior of both continents, let me know.

I will also be removing Spot 4 if no one claims it within a week.

EDIT:

Deleted for spoilers and such.

I'm gonna have it right in front of the opening to the river, which I've named Rect River. (My cousin: It looks like a rectum, call it rect river) I have it on my map, Ill host it later tonight and hopefully start the construction thread.

I'm gonna have it right in front of the opening to the river, which I've named Rect River. (My cousin: It looks like a rectum, call it rect river) I have it on my map, Ill host it later tonight and hopefully start the construction thread.

*Timeout*

If it looks too obviously like a rectum, then I'm going to edit it (that and possibly the name to something like "Rector"). I don't want the mods to come after me.

*Timeout*

If it looks too obviously like a rectum, then I'm going to edit it (that and possibly the name to something like "Rector"). I don't want the mods to come after me.

Lol, it doesn't look like a rectum at all to me. My cousin just said it did.

Also, I kinda got like two stories worth of air off this jump, when I was skiing and uh...didn't land it. So I'll be home tomorrow with more time to write post, so if thread isn't up today it should be tomorrow.

Lol, it doesn't look like a rectum at all to me. My cousin just said it did.

Okay. Just wanted to make sure- don't want the mods to come in here.

Also, I kinda got like two stories worth of air off this jump, when I was skiing and uh...didn't land it. So I'll be home tomorrow with more time to write post, so if thread isn't up today it should be tomorrow.

Ouch. Did you break anything?

Rising From The Sea (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469987)

Cordensa (http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1425/cordensa7iz.png)

No, I hope I didn't break anything. But I think my thumb might be sprained, and my shins, back, and neck hurts.

*Official Business*

I'm going to clean out the RP list at the end of the week. Please tell me by then which RP's are still active- if not, they will be removed (they can be reposted later, however).

Rising From The Sea (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469987)

Cordensa (http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1425/cordensa7iz.png)

No, I hope I didn't break anything. But I think my thumb might be sprained, and my shins, back, and neck hurts.

Ouch...so basically you're practically motionless. Get well soon. Do you have any casts, and how bad do you figure the sprain is?

Man- that must really suck, being in all that sore pain. I do get the occasional back pain after shoveling a lot of snow, but I can't imagine having your entire body sore from a missed jump.

Hope ya get well soon!

My shins feel much better, I can walk and all now without much pain. But stairs and pressure still doesn't feel that good.

And I dunno about the thumb, but it hurts enough that I can't use it for tasks you need a thumb for, like opening a water bottle.

*Official Business*

Economic: The number in parenthesis represents the extent of time you've been active on Manium (RL time), with the corresponding economic level (as provided by NationStates the game) for that week. You pass into each economic level once you pass into that corresponding (RL) week in your Manium timeframe.

(1)Imploded
(2)Basket Case
(3)Fragile
(4)Weak
(5)Struggling
(6)Developing
(7)Reasonable
(8)Fair
(9-10)Good
(11-12)Very Good
(13-14)Strong
(15-16)Very Strong
(17-18)Thriving
(19-21)Powerhouse
(22-24)All-Consuming
(25+)Frightening

I'm beginning to think this matrix is a little long...at this rate, it'll take half a year to be at your best and that's a bit too intensive. I'm thinking of changing the rule so that a colony needs at least two RL months before it can be "self-sufficient" and at least four RL months before it can have a "Frightening" economy, should it be able to gain it (remember, the development has to be RP'ed). I'm also trying to best figure out how to work the NS stats here, should players want to use them. Thoughts?

]My shins feel much better, I can walk and all now without much pain. But stairs and pressure still doesn't feel that good.

And I dunno about the thumb, but it hurts enough that I can't use it for tasks you need a thumb for, like opening a water bottle.

Is it your writing thumb? If so that's a double-ouch, because then even the simplest of tasks become complicated. How do you open bottles now?

I'm new: I would like to join this RP with land near region 9 on the continent of Pescium. I've heard this is a videogaming world and would like to RP with many elements of Final Fantasy alongside the hundreds of various others games I have played.

Shall I RP my nations birth in the Eggerland thread, or do I make a new thread?

I'm new: I would like to join this RP with land near region 9 on the continent of Pescium. I've heard this is a videogaming world and would like to RP with many elements of Final Fantasy alongside the hundreds of various others games I have played.

Shall I RP my nations birth in the Eggerland thread, or do I make a new thread?

Yes you can. Which Spot do you want? I need to place it on the map.

Yes you can. Which Spot do you want? I need to place it on the map.

Right where the number 9 is if possible. I'll post in Eggerland in a moment then.

Think I'll make a new thread actually for historical purposes if that's alright.

Think I'll make a new thread actually for historical purposes if that's alright.

Go right ahead. Just post the link back here.

The Mitzel Conglomerate (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10471401#post10471401)

Enter Rufus

For land claims (don't know if I'm jumping the gun) whenever I can expand for the first 7 day chunk I would like to expand South east always remaining along the coast.

*Official Business*

I'm planning to get rid of half of the claim spots at the end of the week on Cordensa and Pescium because it's too crowded, unless they're taken. Thoughts?

Mitzell: I can give you six because the foundation counts as one day.

*Official Business*

I'm beginning to think this matrix is a little long...at this rate, it'll take half a year to be at your best and that's a bit too intensive. I'm thinking of changing the rule so that a colony needs at least two RL months before it can be "self-sufficient" and at least four RL months before it can have a "Frightening" economy, should it be able to gain it (remember, the development has to be RP'ed). I'm also trying to best figure out how to work the NS stats here, should players want to use them. Thoughts?

Actually I don't really see the point of this. For example, suppose some players prefer to base their entire nations in the Manium "region" (Manium, Condensa, Pescium, or Elysium). Then it wouldn't be a colony per se.

Also, I haven't really seen any economic RP's that attest to status of economy. In addition, I have no idea how this economy rating would influence RP'ing or such. For me, I've been in Manium since last summer (I think) and the only major RP I've been involved in is the Eggerland RP. Perhaps if Manium gets a lot more RP activity then perhaps we could see economy stuff but for right now its kind of insiginificant.

*Official Business*

I'm planning to get rid of half of the claim spots at the end of the week on Cordensa and Pescium because it's too crowded, unless they're taken. Thoughts?

I think there's too many claim spots which could kind of interfere with developing nation's coastlines like Mitzell here. I think it might be a good idea to remove half of the claim spots because then it'll free up space and coastlines. Besides, claiming isn't exactly at a frenzy right now.

If I need to RP economic growth I'd be more than happy to (economics makes me happy).

If I need to RP economic growth I'd be more than happy to (economics makes me happy).

There may be others who aren't thrilled at economics. Some people prefer to focus on war RP's, and some people prefer to RP culture and civics. Basically there are some people who don't like math or don't make good economists.

There's no problem with that, for RL wars I suck at RPing but I think its important that I am willing to learn about it. I spend a lot of time trying to figure out mechanics, tactics, and the like so I can RP on someone else's level. I'd encourage others to look into different aspects of their country that they haven't explored yet if not for education's sake to make for a more well-rounded RP. It's hard to RP with a nation whose military is huge yet they do not know how their economy works to build it (attacking key businesses either during or before a war could drastically effect the outcome of a war) Economics itself is a driving force for war. Culture too can be driven or destroyed by a nation's economic stance along with political freedoms an such. One can't run a nation by focussing only on one aspect of it.

We all have our strengths in RPing which are great to start from but I like to work on my weaknesses also and advise others to do so as well. As an economically powerful nation I tend to have littel to no national culture, following the American example.

There's no problem with that, for RL wars I suck at RPing but I think its important that I am willing to learn about it. I spend a lot of time trying to figure out mechanics, tactics, and the like so I can RP on someone else's level. I'd encourage others to look into different aspects of their country that they haven't explored yet if not for education's sake to make for a more well-rounded RP. It's hard to RP with a nation whose military is huge yet they do not know how their economy works to build it (attacking key businesses either during or before a war could drastically effect the outcome of a war) Economics itself is a driving force for war. Culture too can be driven or destroyed by a nation's economic stance along with political freedoms an such. One can't run a nation by focussing only on one aspect of it.

We all have our strengths in RPing which are great to start from but I like to work on my weaknesses also and advise others to do so as well. As an economically powerful nation I tend to have littel to no national culture, following the American example.

Whoah- do we have another Schultaria Prime here?

I'm glad to have you on board- its not often that we get to see people that seem as knowledgable, well versed, or eager as you. Welcome to the club of rare breeds such as myself, RomeW, and Schultaria Prime.

I'm so looking forward to RP'ing with you- I really liked your RP post in the Eggerland thread. Speaking of the thread, a new post by yours truly is up.

Thanks man, Rome and I have been RPing for a bit now, told me about this place which will hopefully bring a sigh of relief as the other RP is so stressful and heated. Ironically even now in college most of my knowledge comes from videogames, and I think this will be an excellent place to RP for me.

Yeah, look forward to RPing with you too, Pescia is about to liven up a bit.

The general idea is ultimately choice- if you want to base your main nation on Manium (which is A LOT more feasible than an Earth since the contient CAN support many hundreds of billions of people) you can, and if you want to RP economic development (as I do, mostly because I hate the NS stats) or use the NS stats you can.

The only thing I want to avoid is having a colony- or nation, really- that's too strong too fast- like how we complain that a 5 million person nation can have three billion nukes, because these colonies need time to develop. So regardless of what gets changed I'm still going to have a timelimit to the shortest amount of time the colony can be "at its most powerful"- it just may be a month or two, that's all.

As far as RPing goes- yeah, I'm more of a generalist, which I believe is more fun and more realistic. Far too often people don't realize how dynamic and complex a nation is and it's frustrating. Nationhood isn't just about war, and a country that's always at war will be one that will fall instantly. It's why I wrote the Guidebook:

http://www.geocities.com/theranter2001/nationstates.html

The general idea is ultimately choice- if you want to base your main nation on Manium (which is A LOT more feasible than an Earth since the contient CAN support many hundreds of billions of people) you can, and if you want to RP economic development (as I do, mostly because I hate the NS stats) or use the NS stats you can.

The only thing I want to avoid is having a colony- or nation, really- that's too strong too fast- like how we complain that a 5 million person nation can have three billion nukes, because these colonies need time to develop. So regardless of what gets changed I'm still going to have a timelimit to the shortest amount of time the colony can be "at its most powerful"- it just may be a month or two, that's all.

As far as RPing goes- yeah, I'm more of a generalist, which I believe is more fun and more realistic. Far too often people don't realize how dynamic and complex a nation is and it's frustrating. Nationhood isn't just about war, and a country that's always at war will be one that will fall instantly. It's why I wrote the Guidebook:

http://www.geocities.com/theranter2001/nationstates.html

Hmm... what about a compromise?

For nations that are founded and fully based in Manium, the economic rules should be reduced somewhat?

For nations that use Manium as a colony (Hamptonshire, TIOR, Borman Empire, Praetonia, etc.) the economic rules apply to them in full force.

That aside... I think it'd be nice to base nations in Manium. In all honesty, wars in NS Earth can't really happen at all because oceans would be 200,000+ miles wide, and would take modern navies 1 full year to sail across it (roughly the same distance from RL Earth to RL moon). Even aircraft and ICBM missiles won't be able to reach that far- because refueling aircraft can only go so far before they themselves run out of fuel. Missiles will run out of fuel before they reach the other side.

Besides, the fact that NS nations RP their fleets moving and invading across tens of thousands of miles, or even hundreds of thousands of miles in just 1 or 2 "days" is unrealistic, and they complain when people do unrealistic things like laser guns or efficient SDI / CIWS crap or whatever. Hypocriscy.

Sorry about that rant, needed to get that off my chest, ya know?

Hmm... what about a compromise?

For nations that are founded and fully based in Manium, the economic rules should be reduced somewhat?

For nations that use Manium as a colony (Hamptonshire, TIOR, Borman Empire, Praetonia, etc.) the economic rules apply to them in full force.

That aside... I think it'd be nice to base nations in Manium. In all honesty, wars in NS Earth can't really happen at all because oceans would be 200,000+ miles wide, and would take modern navies 1 full year to sail across it (roughly the same distance from RL Earth to RL moon). Even aircraft and ICBM missiles won't be able to reach that far- because refueling aircraft can only go so far before they themselves run out of fuel. Missiles will run out of fuel before they reach the other side.

Besides, the fact that NS nations RP their fleets moving and invading across tens of thousands of miles, or even hundreds of thousands of miles in just 1 or 2 "days" is unrealistic, and they complain when people do unrealistic things like laser guns or efficient SDI / CIWS crap or whatever. Hypocriscy.

Sorry about that rant, needed to get that off my chest, ya know?

Either way the nation is still going from a small territory to a large one, so to say that "right off the bat"- or even after just a week or two- it can be powerful while the others have to wait a month I believe is unfair. Everyone on Manium starts from the same small area, so I don't think the rules should be different for anyone. Besides, I don't want to create a scenario where some people are more powerful simply because they made a declaration and not because they RP'ed it.

The original idea of the matrix was that it would encourage activity- if you *have* to be active to be strong, then you'll stick around. That's also why the rule was put in place to RP out your claims- because it encourages activity. I do see the point in that some may be discouraged from RPing if they feel it'll be useless, so maybe the rule can be edited in that direction- to say that you need a decent RP to show you can be that strong that quickly. Ultimately I want to make sure that there's activity because that's the main point, and that everyone has the same ability to be strong.

Either way the nation is still going from a small territory to a large one, so to say that "right off the bat"- or even after just a week or two- it can be powerful while the others have to wait a month I believe is unfair. Everyone on Manium starts from the same small area, so I don't think the rules should be different for anyone. Besides, I don't want to create a scenario where some people are more powerful simply because they made a declaration and not because they RP'ed it.

The original idea of the matrix was that it would encourage activity- if you *have* to be active to be strong, then you'll stick around. That's also why the rule was put in place to RP out your claims- because it encourages activity. I do see the point in that some may be discouraged from RPing if they feel it'll be useless, so maybe the rule can be edited in that direction- to say that you need a decent RP to show you can be that strong that quickly. Ultimately I want to make sure that there's activity because that's the main point, and that everyone has the same ability to be strong.

Point taken. Thanks for clearing that a bit- and I withdraw my "compromise".

Even though I'm probably eligible for an excellent economy status in Manium, I wanted to make sure what would happen if I based my nation in Manium and if anything would be different or not.

Anyways, did you check my latest Eggerland post? I was wondering if you could possibly do Bowser (at least for a bit as I loved your Mario RP post).

Err... not to burst anyones bubble but I think The Island of Rose ceased to exist a while back. I think Reagonica might be TIOR's new nation.

And here I am, completely forgetting the rules of who can settle where and why... oh well.

Here's my problem with the economies: Sisu Arshu (my Manium "colony") is it's own Caliphate - something like Hawaii to the US - and it's action is mostly involved in reinforcing -Vastivan- space assets. Launches occur daily. On top of that, acclimatizing Noviet (former Noviet?) citizens to this way of life, completing the "civilizing" of the natives... it's all there, but writing about it all on a constant basis, with real life pressures being what they are, would be difficult.

How active is active? How much has to show up to be considered? What can be going on "behind the scenes" and considered normal?

Interesting. I'm interested in your thoughts on the matrix Vastiva- it was you that inspired the matrix in the first place (the whole idea of "RPing out your claims" also came from you too).

That's me, here to confuse everyone...

There's the question of which economic matrix you're talking about. General? Overall development? I mean, Sheepfruit Island has a developed agricultural capacity, but little industry, at least on my outpost. Mining continues in Durin's Wall.

As I remember - and I could be wrong, it's late - the original matrix was to determine expansion rates of the colonies. As several of us are at max expansion here, the next increase has to be internal. Then comes the question of how integrated the colony is into the "homeland" industry...

It's late, that's about as far as I'll go right now. I'm sure there's more.

I think I'll just answer this generally.

I did some research and came up with the activity records for the Manium World. Here's the breakdown:

This is how old every nation is here on Manium:

Rome- Original
Praetonia- Original
Hamptonshire- Original
Nycton- Original
Vastivan Alaska (Vastiva)- Original
Sarzonia- Original
Taldaan- June 26, 2005 (25+)
Evir Brunck Saulsbury- June 26, 2005 (25+)
Safehaven 2- June 26, 2005 (25+)
Generic Empire- June 30, 2005 (25+)
Borman Empire- July 5, 2005 (25+)
Sharina- July 30, 2005 (25+)
Brutix- July 30, 2005 (25+)
The Lightning Star- August 10, 2005 (25+)
Nebarri Prime- September 1, 2005 (25+)
Azazia- September 22, 2005 (23 weeks)
Elephantum- September 27, 2005 (22 weeks)
Mitzell- February 21, 2006 (1 week)

(Original means participated in first thread)
(25 week cutoff is September 9, 2005)

As far as who's actually active (as in one post in the last 28 days, which means the last post in a Manium-related thread had to have been no earlier than January 26, 2006):

Rome
Vastiva
Sharina
Hamptonshire
Borman Empire
Mitzell
Brutix (his land has been suspended for personal reasons)

Technically speaking, this means that following the grid, everyone else (meaning 11 nations) would get booted and that the remaining people here all have "Frightening" economies. If the World was more active- and, more to the point, full- I'd pursue the action, but seeing how there's land available and that activity level here on Manium as a whole is low, I don't see much of a point in a mass booting.

Now, the original intent of the matrix was to encourage activity- you're active, you gain something for the week. It's not hard to keep track of (I've subscribed to all the threads), but I'm thinking it may still be too long for "newer" nations who are well-established on NS and should technically have an equitable colony on Manium in a fraction of the time I allot.

This is why I'm thinking of changing the rules, but I'm torn since it encourages activity, and activity is part of the larger problem the World has. There's only so much I can do myself. I've always held the main problem is that Manium doesn't have a *history* and thus not something you can easily start off with, unlike an Earth where you could easily pick up the Tibetan Freedom Fighters or whathaveyou. This also means the creative potential is endless, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm just at a loss.

(I must signout now. New post in the Eggerland RP should come tommorow or Friday)

I'm a little confused (I am trying to watch American Pie at the same time) but I think the rule should be kept.

In my last post, I outlined the status of everyone here if the matrix and the claiming rules were in full effect, meaning we'd have a roster of seven nations (all being at the top of the economic ladder except Mitzell, which is at the bottom because he's new), eleven nations booted and lots (more) open land. I relented on the bootings because Manium as a whole is inactive, which may be why there isn't a large contingent of participants.

Anyway, the original economic rule meant that the economic strength of the colonies would be based upon the amount of time you spent here- for example, if you've been here for at least half a year your economy will be top-notch, but if you've been here for only a week, you'll have a weak economy. The idea was the promote long-term activity, with the ultimate goal of eventually becoming powerful.

I'm just wondering if the matrix is too long- is it unreasonable to ask people to be active for half a year to be able to gain the top spot economically? I'm leaving that question open.

I could get top economic status rather quickly I believe although it would take some time (not 6 months-ish but 6 weeks-ish) Perhaps a compromise in terms of activity: as not just logging in but being given an oppurtunity to expand faster than the matrix if economic growth were activelly RPed in posts realistically and efficiently instead of granted due to amount of time being within Manium (that's how I interpret the Matrix as it is now, might be mistaken)

A question, is the matrix for the nation as a whole or one section, like if I acquired some random territory months from now would it be at peak economic status or would I have to start from scratch?

I could get top economic status rather quickly I believe although it would take some time (not 6 months-ish but 6 weeks-ish) Perhaps a compromise in terms of activity: as not just logging in but being given an oppurtunity to expand faster than the matrix if economic growth were activelly RPed in posts realistically and efficiently instead of granted due to amount of time being within Manium (that's how I interpret the Matrix as it is now, might be mistaken)

A question, is the matrix for the nation as a whole or one section, like if I acquired some random territory months from now would it be at peak economic status or would I have to start from scratch?

Good question- I never specified that. I don't think there should be "separate starts"- that'd just be cruel, and besides, if you're firmly established on one area you can be established quicker elsewhere.

Yeah, like my Cordensa colony should be as economically strong as my Manium colony.

And where is this conference going!?

Yeah, like my Cordensa colony should be as economically strong as my Manium colony.

And where is this conference going!?

Hamptonshire replied and said he's been busy- said he'll try to get a post in now.

OOC: Can't help Hamptonshire get unbusy. But, Borman, if you're interested in a plotline which may move things into gear - if you're not busy - do ping me. Might not be on Manium per se... then again, who knows where it spills.

OOC: Can't help Hamptonshire get unbusy. But, Borman, if you're interested in a plotline which may move things into gear - if you're not busy - do ping me. Might not be on Manium per se... then again, who knows where it spills.

Now you have me curious, old friend.

Unfortunately, I've realized Im on page 30 of a 400 page book I have to read and write a report on by end of month.

Unfortunately, I've realized Im on page 30 of a 400 page book I have to read and write a report on by end of month.

Should I try continuing the Loch Ness thread until you can come back? I won't RP for you, but now that it's established that dinosaurs are in your territory there's a few extra things I can do with the story.

Sorry for the lack of active-ness. I've just been busy. My schedule has become alot more cramped, and I can only do so many RP's. Therefore, seeing how I'm probably not going to be very active, I'm giving all my land on Manium and on Elysium to Rome.

Should I try continuing the Loch Ness thread until you can come back? I won't RP for you, but now that it's established that dinosaurs are in your territory there's a few extra things I can do with the story.

Yeah sure. Also, I'd like to expand more on Cordensa, I can't make a map today cause we're leaving soon and Ill only be able to get back on tomorrow, but I'll be able to make one tomorrow.

TLS! WHY!? It'll be sad to see you go. It was cool being active together again. And with you giving your land to GE, there goes a possibly great RP.

Not to be a pain in the ass but Mitzel is spelled with one L, map has it with 2

And I responded in Eggerland as well.

Updated the maps- staked a new claim for myself on Pescium (RP in the Eggerland thread).

The Lightning Star: Check your TGs.

Mitzel: I apologize about the name- my mistake. By the way, I don't care if you use Bjornoya here too, since I know it's you.

Cool, I'll stick with Mitzel on the IC threads to avoid confusion.

Cool, I'll stick with Mitzel on the IC threads to avoid confusion.

Cool. I know it's a pain to switch between nations so that's why I say as long as I know whose puppet belongs to which then I'm cool with it.

BTW if you got time had some ideas for the charter (and other various posts in the RC)

BTW if you got time had some ideas for the charter (and other various posts in the RC)
Might be going to bed soon. I'm working on the post for the Eggerland thread and then I'll be off to bed- class tommorow.

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/8919/cordensa5zf.png

Next Weeks' Expansion for Mitzel (http://0302.netclime.net/1_5/939712/1141098990_26972/pescium.png)

Think it starts Tuesday? One of the coastal region is split in two but adds to 1 methinks.

If you guys want me to stay that badly, I will, but I have to warn you I'm not going to be the most active player ever.

If you guys want me to stay that badly, I will, but I have to warn you I'm not going to be the most active player ever.

Ideally, I'd love for you to stay because you're a great RPer, but of course, I can't "make" you stay, though I think- if I were you- you should re-evaluate things once things pick up, since they're slow now for everyone.

a blow, collision, or jolt

a blow, collision, or jolt

Jolt. Jolt likes to die. Weren't these forums supposed to be more reliable or am I just dreaming?

Jolt. Jolt likes to die. Weren't these forums supposed to be more reliable or am I just dreaming?

They were down for 2 days and just went back up yesterday apparently.

Could I join this? If so, I'd like to claim one of the island in the Isles of the Blessed in Elysium. The western-most island would be ideal. Thanks in advance.

Could I join this? If so, I'd like to claim one of the island in the Isles of the Blessed in Elysium. The western-most island would be ideal. Thanks in advance.

I wholeheartedly second this. We need more Manium players.

By the way, Cotland seems familiar but I can't quite place it where I've seen that name / player before.

Many thanks. I haven't been too active outside Earth II. Not untill now, that is.

Jolt. Jolt likes to die. Weren't these forums supposed to be more reliable or am I just dreaming?

*Tosses bucket of ice-cold water on Rome's face*

WAKE UP!!! ;)

Many thanks. I haven't been too active outside Earth II. Not untill now, that is.

Awesome... if you make it to Pescium Cot you can meet up with my 'puppet' Mitzel. There's a videogaming party going on in Pescium, so far we got Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros., Xenosaga, Fire Emblem, Eggerland, and Soul Caliber.

If no-one else has played the series I'm gonna RP Dr. Robotnik from Sonic, throwing a few Spartans and Metal Gears into the Galbadian ranks, and I will be adding Disney characters from Kingdom Hearts momentarily if no-one objects, but don't wanna hog all the games...

The Elysium map has been unofficially updated:

http://www.geocities.com/dadothegreat2003/Elysium.png

(The Lightning Star does the official updates for that one)

Awesome... if you make it to Pescium Cot you can meet up with my 'puppet' Mitzel. There's a videogaming party going on in Pescium, so far we got Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros., Xenosaga, Fire Emblem, Eggerland, and Soul Caliber.

If no-one else has played the series I'm gonna RP Dr. Robotnik from Sonic, throwing a few Spartans and Metal Gears into the Galbadian ranks, and I will be adding Disney characters from Kingdom Hearts momentarily if no-one objects, but don't wanna hog all the games...

Xenosaga? Anyway, Bjornoya, if you want to introduce a game or an idea telegram either myself or Sharina so we know what's going on. I want to make sure this is all co-ordinated correctly.

Xenosaga? Anyway, Bjornoya, if you want to introduce a game or an idea telegram either myself or Sharina so we know what's going on. I want to make sure this is all co-ordinated correctly.

If its not wanted in Eggerland that's fine, I put the Xenosaga characters in my 'Mitzel Congolomerate' thread.

If its not wanted in Eggerland that's fine, I put the Xenosaga characters in my 'Mitzel Congolomerate' thread.

I wasn't saying it because I don't want it, because the more we get in there the merrier- I was saying it because since Sharina and I have an idea of where the story's headed, we just want to know what you want to do so we know and can co-ordinate the story somehow.

I was surprised by "Xenosaga" in my previous post because I'd never heard of it before you brought it up, but please, keep them in there. This will be fun. :)

I wasn't saying it because I don't want it, because the more we get in there the merrier- I was saying it because since Sharina and I have an idea of where the story's headed, we just want to know what you want to do so we know and can co-ordinate the story somehow.

I was surprised by "Xenosaga" in my previous post because I'd never heard of it before you brought it up, but please, keep them in there. This will be fun. :)

Check TGs plz, think we should compare notes on what we all have planned. I'd like to know where SMB and Fire Emblem are going in the future and I sent a TG outlining a possible future RP to you as well (if you don't mind could you plz forward it to Sharina, I think I lost the TG :( ) Thanks!

RomeW check TG's.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471663

My introduction thread. I would also like to point out that I intend to take controll over all the islands in the island chain Isles of the Blessed. I hope no one minds that.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471663

My introduction thread. I would also like to point out that I intend to take controll over all the islands in the island chain Isles of the Blessed. I hope no one minds that.

Land claiming goes (think I got this right) in week increments where each day you can claim a piece of land proportional to what is displayed on the map. So each day you can claim an island, or part of it depending on its size and present 7 days worth of expansion and Rome will put it up there.

Land claiming goes (think I got this right) in week increments where each day you can claim a piece of land proportional to what is displayed on the map. So each day you can claim an island, or part of it depending on its size and present 7 days worth of expansion and Rome will put it up there.

That's right. Well, it's *up to* a week, doesn't *have* to be a week, although in practice it usually is a week. The only catch is that the land doesn't become fully yours until the week is over, with the annexations going one space per day.

Since the islands are roughly the size of the maximum limit, you're allowed one a day.

Yo I got damn testing tomorrow, I'm supposed to be asleep. But I snuck on to ask fo rmore Cordensa expansion (laptop). And good to see a new face.

The Musical is this weekend and next, afterward I should be falling into free time.

http://0302.netclime.net/1_5/960499/1141715067_14378/3pescium7.PNG

Expansion for next week and important locations on map for future reference.

My activity- and thus, updating- is going to be extremely limited- if non-existant- for the next two weeks. It's crunch time for me in terms of schoolwork (I have 19 pages of papers to write for March 16) and I need to get cracking. If anyone wants to take up the responsibility of map updates while I'm away, go right ahead- just TG me first.

Thanks.

*head is spinning*

My activity- and thus, updating- is going to be extremely limited- if non-existant- for the next two weeks. It's crunch time for me in terms of schoolwork (I have 19 pages of papers to write for March 16) and I need to get cracking. If anyone wants to take up the responsibility of map updates while I'm away, go right ahead- just TG me first.

Thanks.

*head is spinning*

Check TG's.

Check TG's.
Replied. You shall be taking over for me. Thank you- your help is greatly appreciated.

Just checking in. Posted the takeover of a few islands earlier today. More to come when I find the time.

Just checking in. Posted the takeover of a few islands earlier today. More to come when I find the time.

When you get a chance Cot I'd like to discuss where you are going to expand in Elysium and where I was thinking to so we don't have any unwanted conflicts.

As the temporary map-maker for the whole of Manium until RomeW returns...

I'd like a listing of current desires to expand. So far I have the following...

1. Mitzel
2. Borman Empire
3. Cotland
4. Myself (Sharina)

Am I missing anyone else?

OOC: We won't be expanding horizontally any. Heh.

yes, that could have been a clue

Hello I am new to all this mess, I was wonder if I could join this rp. I plan to set up my colony on the map of Elysium, on the Menmosyne Isle. So do I just post a thead about myself claiming these lands?

I believe so, start a thread and start RPing land claiming. You're limited to expand the box size shown on the map/day. Sharina is in charge for the moment as Rome is busy (BTW Otto Mitzel=Bjornoyan puppet) Might wanna check with others to make sure land claiming won't cause any conflicts in the future.

Here's the latest Pescium Map.

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/7317/pescium22pk.png

I apologize if I missed anyone, and whether the other maps do need updating. I'm a little lost because of the whole Jolt crap with posts being erased, vanishing, or such.

Just repeating that I'm gonna nab the rest of the islands in the Isles of the Blessed this week. I'll just do it relatively quickly in the intro thread.

Just repeating that I'm gonna nab the rest of the islands in the Isles of the Blessed this week. I'll just do it relatively quickly in the intro thread.

Okay, I'll add you to the list of claims that needs to be mapped out.

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/Z/A/Z/3pescium7.PNG

3/7 map

This was my map I had for last week, assuming I gained those territories last week I shall make another expansion for this week.

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/3/R/T/3Elysium14.PNG

planned expansion for upcoming week, think all the alluvium at the river delta counts as three days expansion, and the rest roughly adds to 4 days worth for the rest of the week.

I am making my first offically claim in this rp.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/Elysium.png

and here is the rp

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10576211#post10576211

The Roman Empire would like to announce that yes, we do have everything under control. Dinosaurs threaten our very existence on Manium and some other-worldly concoction has our Pescium planners in a panic, but we're doing fine. This shall also be a notice that I need to hire better workers...

Consul Lucius Cornelius Robema of Nova Roma

OOC: I have returned. :D

The Roman Empire would like to announce that yes, we do have everything under control. Dinosaurs threaten our very existence on Manium and some other-worldly concoction has our Pescium planners in a panic, but we're doing fine. This shall also be a notice that I need to hire better workers...

Consul Lucius Cornelius Robema of Nova Roma

OOC: I have returned. :D

Finals over with? How did you do?

I'll have the maps up by this weekend as this week has been a bad one (sick and catching up on work and tutoring kids at the school).

I have an idea to make the claiming and everything MUCH easier to keep track of. I was thinking of having claim periods begin on Monday, and end on Sunday (so that the maps can be updated in 1 go, instead of updating every 2 or 3 days whenever someone makes a new claim).

Towards that end, I was thinking of having the player claim 7 days worth of land if they claim on Monday- but only 1 day worth of land if they stake their claim on Sunday. Simple, yeah?

Finals over with? How did you do?

I'll have the maps up by this weekend as this week has been a bad one (sick and catching up on work and tutoring kids at the school).

I have an idea to make the claiming and everything MUCH easier to keep track of. I was thinking of having claim periods begin on Monday, and end on Sunday (so that the maps can be updated in 1 go, instead of updating every 2 or 3 days whenever someone makes a new claim).

Towards that end, I was thinking of having the player claim 7 days worth of land if they claim on Monday- but only 1 day worth of land if they stake their claim on Sunday. Simple, yeah?

Well, it's not *all* done, but I can resume activity. I stayed up until 9AM (yes, NINE!) finishing a 19-page draft for my professor to look over. Needless to say, I'm a practical zombie.

Heya my friends, I've got a new Elysium map here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)

If I forgot anyones claims, please let me know.

Heya my friends, I've got a new Elysium map here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)

If I forgot anyones claims, please let me know.

What the?

How did TLS jump gain all that territory on Elysium all of a sudden?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/000f9b80.png here is a update of colony claims

What the?

How did TLS jump gain all that territory on Elysium all of a sudden?

It's simple.

I made up for all the claims I would have made for all those months. After all, I am the guy who MADE Elysium, am I not?

Feel lucky that I didn't decide to make the entire continent mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/000f9b80.png here is a update of colony claims

Is it ok if I modify your claims a little bit so that I don't have to do alot of work making your colony? I mean, you have little squares all over the place, including overlapping the mountains. I can make the colony into a much more contiguous, natural looking, and easier to take care of shape.

It's simple.

I made up for all the claims I would have made for all those months. After all, I am the guy who MADE Elysium, am I not?

Feel lucky that I didn't decide to make the entire continent mine.

It's still in my thread and I can't allow that. There's a reason why claims need to be made in advance so that we know what's happening, and I put the claim limit to ensure that there's an order and structure to the claims.

Scale it back to the seven-day limit and make all of that reserved. If you wanted to make those large claims on the basis of "missed months" then you should have mentioned your intentions back then- not now. It's clearly marked in the rules that vacation claims *can* be marked as "reserved territory".

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/000f9b80.png here is a update of colony claims

I will add your expansion when I do the maps this weekend.

Heya my friends, I've got a new Elysium map here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)

If I forgot anyones claims, please let me know.
You forgot my claim to the entire island chain...

Just a question. I'm trying to work out how much territory I have in sq/kms, so how large is one [1] pixel supposed to be?

1 pixel=15.42mi x 15.42mi

It's still in my thread and I can't allow that. There's a reason why claims need to be made in advance so that we know what's happening, and I put the claim limit to ensure that there's an order and structure to the claims.

Scale it back to the seven-day limit and make all of that reserved. If you wanted to make those large claims on the basis of "missed months" then you should have mentioned your intentions back then- not now. It's clearly marked in the rules that vacation claims *can* be marked as "reserved territory".

*eats RomeW*

Fine then, be that way.

*erases map*

So much for easy world domination...

There, are you guys happy? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)

Thank you TLS.

Just thought you guys wanted to know...

An overview (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10589598&postcount=6) of the Cottish Colony 'De Velsignede Øyer' [The Isles of the Blessed]

There, are you guys happy? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)

Map does not have my weeks' claim at the Styx River Delta, no matter will be in next update I predict.

There, are you guys happy? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)

So are you making a "vacation" claim, in that you want to reserve all that land because you won't be here for a while?

There, are you guys happy? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Elysium.png)
TLS...my colony just looks werid on your map, could you please fill in the spaces between some of the squares to make it look better.

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/Z/A/Z/3pescium7.PNG

3/7 map

This was my map I had for last week, assuming I gained those territories last week I shall make another expansion for this week.

So it doesn't get buried, think I should have all the area outlined in red as that was posted as my claims starting from 3/7

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/3/R/T/3Elysium14.PNG

planned expansion for upcoming week, think all the alluvium at the river delta counts as three days expansion, and the rest roughly adds to 4 days worth for the rest of the week.

And this week's planned expansion, all 7 days got clumped into one big blob due to weird terrain.

Now that I have some free time, I'm able to start updating the Pescium map. TLS is responible for the Elysium map, though.

Are there any expansions or claims on the continent of Manium that I need to look at or update?

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4728/pescium21fw.png

Updated map of Pescium. Note that there aren't any new expansions by me as I've reached all the land I want. However, one question remains- what is to be done about Hamptonshire's claim? He hasn't expanded or done anything with it in more than 1 or 2 RL months, and now he's surrounded by my nation.

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http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/3195/elysium7jj.png

Now I'm expanding into Elysium, on the Isle of Tartarus.

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I'm pretty much done expanding in Pescium, unless I'm able to take over that circle occupied by Hamptonshire (as he has been inactive on Pescium).

My next goal is to establish a colony or outpost in Elysium as I have a few ideas planned for a possible RP involving Tartarus. ;)

Those empty red boxes should be colored as that was my planned expansion for the week of 3/7-3/14 which has already past. This week's expansion (3/14-3/21) is in Elysium and will be completed then.

Those empty red poxes should be colored as that was my planned expansion for the week of 3/7-3/14 which has already past. This week's expansion (3/14-3/21) is in Elysium and will be completed then.

Ahh... my mistake. I'll get right on it.

Here is this week planned expansion for the week,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/f74bacdb.png

Requesting another week of expansion, Ill post map when I can.

Ok, this week's expansion shall be north of the Styx River Delta, will post picture tommorow of exact locations.

EDIT: actually, here it is:

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/D/P/7/3Elysium20.PNG

I'll update the Pescium map tomorrow.

For the Eggerland RP, I'm currently working on Sharina-unique language so give me a few days to figure out Sharina's native language (Using English as Sharina's national language can be boring- I want to do something more exotic than even Chinese yet not as complex).

I'll update the Pescium map tomorrow.

For the Eggerland RP, I'm currently working on Sharina-unique language so give me a few days to figure out Sharina's native language (Using English as Sharina's national language can be boring- I want to do something more exotic than even Chinese yet not as complex).

Awesome... man Steiner's gonna be clueless.

I'll update the Pescium map tomorrow.

For the Eggerland RP, I'm currently working on Sharina-unique language so give me a few days to figure out Sharina's native language (Using English as Sharina's national language can be boring- I want to do something more exotic than even Chinese yet not as complex).
You'll translate it OOCly, right? :S

I'm sorry about the conference RP. I've been swamped by classes and work for the past few weeks and, on top of that, my laptop is out of commission for the forseeable future. If involved parties want to rap this up for good I'd suggest that TGs would be the best way to resolve any remaining issues.

I'd like to announce that I did it- my first ever interview for my music site (http://www.geocities.com/corneriarocks). The band's called Dala (http://www.dalagirls.com), a local folk-pop duo (essentially it's a folkier version of Sarah McLachlan or Jewel) and they're great. You can see the interview here:

http://www.geocities.com/corneriarocks/dalaforevertwentysomething.html

Yes, I'm pumped about it! I feel so important now. :cool:

I'm sorry about the conference RP. I've been swamped by classes and work for the past few weeks and, on top of that, my laptop is out of commission for the forseeable future. If involved parties want to rap this up for good I'd suggest that TGs would be the best way to resolve any remaining issues.

I think we need to take a vote here- do we wait and continue the conference later or should we just pull the plug considering it's been a while since it's been last updated?

I think we need to take a vote here- do we wait and continue the conference later or should we just pull the plug considering it's been a while since it's been last updated?

Some people involved in the Conference have gone inactive or became RL busy or something. Besides, nobody is claiming or expanding in Manium anymore as the expansions are happening in Pescium, Condensa, and Elysium now.

Speaking of Pescium, what should happen with Hamptonshire's claim on Pescium? He has nowhere to expand to, seeing as I envloped his lands and I have no further intention in expanding.

Perhaps a deal? I gain Hamptonshire's claim and he moves to the spot just to the west of my western borders? What say you, RomeW and Hamtonshire?

Some people involved in the Conference have gone inactive or became RL busy or something. Besides, nobody is claiming or expanding in Manium anymore as the expansions are happening in Pescium, Condensa, and Elysium now.

Speaking of Pescium, what should happen with Hamptonshire's claim on Pescium? He has nowhere to expand to, seeing as I envloped his lands and I have no further intention in expanding.

Perhaps a deal? I gain Hamptonshire's claim and he moves to the spot just to the west of my western borders? What say you, RomeW and Hamtonshire?

As long as Hamptonshire is fine with it then so am I.

As long as Hamptonshire is fine with it then so am I.

To clarify the deal, here's the general outline:

1. I take over the circle that Hamptonshire occupies (the spot surrounded by my nation).

2. In exchange, Hamptonshire "moves" to Spot 1 in the Pescium map where he can expand to the south or west.

3. I will not expand any further in Pescium unless something drastic happens like war or something. I have all the land I ever wanted in Pescium.

This deal will allow Hamptonshire to expand in Pescium from Spot 1, whereas he can't expand any more if he stays with the current claim he has (surrounded and landlocked by me)

Sounds reasonable, yeah? Let me know.

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I will have the updated Pescium map up tonight (counting Mitzel's expansion). Then RomeW can copy+paste my map to upload to his photo hosting account to update the official Pescium map.

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I'm still working on my language thing for the Eggerland RP. Its taking a bit more time than I thought it'd take. My internet time this weekend will be spotty (at least until Sunday) because I'm supposed to go to a birthday bash tomorrow night, then celebrate my birthday with my girlfriend (my birthday isn't until April 3rd though).

I will have the updated Pescium map up tonight (counting Mitzel's expansion). Then RomeW can copy+paste my map to upload to his photo hosting account to update the official Pescium map.

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I'm still working on my language thing for the Eggerland RP. Its taking a bit more time than I thought it'd take. My internet time this weekend will be spotty (at least until Sunday) because I'm supposed to go to a birthday bash tomorrow night, then celebrate my birthday with my girlfriend (my birthday isn't until April 3rd though).

Sounds like fun. Why are all the parties this early though?

To clarify the deal, here's the general outline:

1. I take over the circle that Hamptonshire occupies (the spot surrounded by my nation).

2. In exchange, Hamptonshire "moves" to Spot 1 in the Pescium map where he can expand to the south or west.

3. I will not expand any further in Pescium unless something drastic happens like war or something. I have all the land I ever wanted in Pescium.

This deal will allow Hamptonshire to expand in Pescium from Spot 1, whereas he can't expand any more if he stays with the current claim he has (surrounded and landlocked by me)

Sounds reasonable, yeah? Let me know.

I don't know. I'm not Hamptonshire so I can't say for certain. Hamptonshire?

I need some time to think that deal through. To be honest what I really care about is the current territory situation on Manium.

OOC: Given real life conditions, I'm all for continuing the conference later. As to the land on Manium - I'm landlocked and working on infrastructure. I'm sure I'll do more on that later.

Hehe, making the Romans feel right at home. (i.e. check Eggerland :) )

http://0301.netclime.net/1_5/P/B/D/3pescium27.PNG

http://0301.netclime.net/1_5/P/B/D/3Elysium27.PNG

Took the liberty of cleaning up the maps where I reside. I have upcoming week's expansion on Elysium again.

http://0301.netclime.net/1_5/P/B/D/3pescium27.PNG

http://0301.netclime.net/1_5/P/B/D/3Elysium27.PNG

Took the liberty of cleaning up the maps where I reside. I have upcoming week's expansion on Elysium again.

Updated the Pescium map, with a minor change- you've been given territory in the west as opposed to the east because it's too close to Spot 11 initially. However, I'm considering moving Spot 11 to the blank spot north of my territory, because there's more room there. Thoughts?

I was planning to try and claim the lower mandible of the fish along with the gills, taking a chunk of southern Pescium (then I'd be done there and focus a bit on Elysium expansion). I honestly think there are a lot of starting places, and think some can definitely go.

Actually, you're forgetting my expansion (over the past week) in Elysium on Tartarus Isle, the island to the far northwestern corner of Elysium. I'll post my next period of expansion for this week.

Sorry I couldn't update the maps last weekend- I had too much on my plate, especially with my girlfriend and major problems with my mother's family (they didn't even get me any gifts, birthday cards, or "Happy Birthday" wishes at all even though the celebration was supposed to include 4 birthdays- my mom's, her mom's, my mom's brother's, and my birthdays). So you can see, I'm kinda down- and the kicker was that my girlfriend was there to witness the whole atrocious treatment I recieved.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/f74bacdb.png here is my latest claims for my colony.

Sorry I havn't been able to get on in a while. CyberNations and work has been sucking me away from NS.

(I need a good war)

But here is a map (http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9817/cordensa6la.png) with the expansions for this week. (Todays slot not filled in)

bump?

Actually, you're forgetting my expansion (over the past week) in Elysium on Tartarus Isle, the island to the far northwestern corner of Elysium. I'll post my next period of expansion for this week.

Sorry I couldn't update the maps last weekend- I had too much on my plate, especially with my girlfriend and major problems with my mother's family (they didn't even get me any gifts, birthday cards, or "Happy Birthday" wishes at all even though the celebration was supposed to include 4 birthdays- my mom's, her mom's, my mom's brother's, and my birthdays). So you can see, I'm kinda down- and the kicker was that my girlfriend was there to witness the whole atrocious treatment I recieved.

OOC: whose butt do we kick? ;)

Okay. Updated the Cordensa map.

Borman Empire: Scaled down your claims since I can only see two new claims to your territory since the last update as opposed to three (which what I'm seeing in the new map). If you can show me the third claim do so and I'll change the map accordingly.

EDIT- Also, when you're making your own updates, use the map I just uploaded and go from there. The ones you've been using have the claim spots that I had removed earlier.

So.... Eggerland... :confused:

So.... Eggerland... :confused:

I'll get to it, maybe today or tommorow. I'm a busy man. I'm currently writing something in "Ride The Lighting" right now.

I have seen the post though. I think you may have it reversed though (although I think your format worked better)- the ancient Roman auxilaries were the non-citizens, not the front-line soldiers.

I'll get to it, maybe today or tommorow. I'm a busy man. I'm currently writing something in "Ride The Lighting" right now.

I have seen the post though. I think you may have it reversed though (although I think your format worked better)- the ancient Roman auxilaries were the non-citizens, not the front-line soldiers.

I reversed their importance I think where then auxiliaries were the less recognized non-citizens; here auxiliaries are essential to the frontline soldiers, and remain in the rear or overhead ships to provide support.

I reversed their importance I think where then auxiliaries were the less recognized non-citizens; here auxiliaries are essential to the frontline soldiers, and remain in the rear or overhead ships to provide support.

Come to think of it...what would stop the ex-Romans from just "giving up"? Nothing seems to be working against that.

Come to think of it...what would stop the ex-Romans from just "giving up"? Nothing seems to be working against that.

That is the role of the auxiliaries, should the Romans get any crazy ideas the auxiliaries would withdraw their support leaving them to a very gruesome fate by any long-ranged weapons. The thought of getting killed by their opponent (coupled with their opponent being right in their faces) would be a pretty good incentive.
Plus good 'ol survival of the 'fittest' i.e. most loyal will out-live those who are too unmotivated to fight, leaving only the best (if any at all)