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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 route out those who are too unmotivated to fight, leaving only the best (if any at all)

These *are* Romans though- they've got pride in the state, and they're willing to die for it, even if it means gruesomely. Mind you, these aren't ex-soldiers that were captured, so I'm not sure if you'd get the kind that would be fiercely loyal to Rome (there might even be a few who wouldn't like the Roman Government at all). Still, they could sabotage any plan by simply "not being useful", and I don't see the stopgap to that.

These *are* Romans though- they've got pride in the state, and they're willing to die for it, even if it means gruesomely. Mind you, these aren't ex-soldiers that were captured, so I'm not sure if you'd get the kind that would be fiercely loyal to Rome (there might even be a few who wouldn't like the Roman Government at all). Still, they could sabotage any plan by simply "not being useful", and I don't see the stopgap to that.

We would avoid using them obviously against their homeland, as for their condition it reminds me a bit of the gladiators' condition.
I didn't take the entire Roman populace and throw 'em in the military, most are in the fields harvesting. These are the most 'rowdy' i.e. energetic bunch (believe I stated somewhere here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10510586&postcount=30)) which, despite their condition still show a bit of spark. We do have some of their families as well, although I don't know the Conglomerate would be one to threaten them, they are semi-valuable human resources. Their commanding officers might make that threat, however...
Yes, like any unit they could simply refuse to work, it's the incentives that I tried to focus on. They have the same choice as any on the battlefield, "fight or die." If they refuse to fight and somehow survive we always have decimation or other appropriatte punishments. Romans will not be used to fight Romans, and if they end up fighting Alpinians vengance could be a good motive.
In case I did not make it clearer before the Romans would be the front-line troops, and the auxiliaries which they rely on are Galbadian, along with the officers as well.

Heh. Really getting into the "scum of the Earth" thing there Bjorn with freedom-fighters. Come to think of it, it is amazing how "backward" my Roman Empire looks beside kingdoms who very squarely and rigidly believe in class division.

You've got a point on the commanding officers- Romans are told to "do as their told", and the fact they won't be fighting *against* Romans will cut down the likelihood of their rebellion. How well are these guys going to be fed? Placation should be your ultimate goal here.

Hey, I don't actually think the things the Garden is doing are good, my IC ideological sucker punches are just food for thought, I'm trying to think and write with the prejudices of someone from the Conglomerate rather than the prejudices of an American. I'm trying to RP a not completely inhumane 'bad-guy.' For the class divisions thing its a debate that's been going on for centuries. Classlessness leads to a more utilitarian and 'equitable' mediocrity, Aristocracy may be less 'humane' but allows for greatness. Trying to find a place inbetween seems to be what healthy democracies (or perhaps capitalist nations) strive for.

Considering the majority of the people are in the fields (said something like that in 'The Mitzel Conglomerate') and starting the first round of crop-rotation I'm making sure the army gets well fed. Been trying to RP their integration, no matter how unsuccessful it may be. The next generations will be much less problematic I hope. If you'd like to RP their reaction to their new environment you're more than welcome to.

My perspective was not on the basis of "good" or "bad"- it was one simply based on observation. Personally, I too would disagree wholeheartedly with what the Garden is doing, but I'm trying to look at the situation in an objective, observational manner- it's the historian in me.

Thus, observationally I saw that the Romans were the only society on Pescium that believed in equality, human rights and liberty, so they could very well seem "backward" to the people already established on the continent (such as Mitzel, Alpina and Ceradin, who all had class-based systems). The Roman Empire is, of course, more capitalist than socialist so it too has a "class-system" too, but here it's not as pronounced and it's not fervently fought for as in the other societies on Pescium. The "modern" Roman may seem off the mark with their ancient brethren- who were actually quite conservative- but if you read the ancient texts, you'd see they value a lot of the same things we do like fairness and equality, plus the main Roman value- honour- today extends to human and civil rights, and the Romans did have their fair share of democratic institutions (Tribune of the Plebs, Comitia Centuriata, etc.). The interpretations were just different then.

My perspective was not on the basis of "good" or "bad"- it was one simply based on observation. Personally, I too would disagree wholeheartedly with what the Garden is doing, but I'm trying to look at the situation in an objective, observational manner- it's the historian in me.

Thus, observationally I saw that the Romans were the only society on Pescium that believed in equality, human rights and liberty, so they could very well seem "backward" to the people already established on the continent (such as Mitzel, Alpina and Ceradin, who all had class-based systems). The Roman Empire is, of course, more capitalist than socialist so it too has a "class-system" too, but here it's not as pronounced and it's not fervently fought for as in the other societies on Pescium. The "modern" Roman may seem off the mark with their ancient brethren- who were actually quite conservative- but if you read the ancient texts, you'd see they value a lot of the same things we do like fairness and equality, plus the main Roman value- honour- today extends to human and civil rights, and the Romans did have their fair share of democratic institutions (Tribune of the Plebs, Comitia Centuriata, etc.). The interpretations were just different then.

Bold emphasis = mine.

You're forgetting Sharina, a society governed by a blend of democracy and sciences. ;)

As for other stuff, I should finish my language thing by this weekend or next week as I pretty much have the whole week off. I don't have any work to do seeing as its a major testing thing going on in the schools so no faculty will be able to work with me on the website stuff (TLS and Elephantum should know what I'm talking about- the MCAS testing).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/53e464b7.png Here is next weeks set of claims...I finally take over my Island..woot..

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.

What was the date of the last update?

Since I was last on Vacation:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10497498&postcount=901

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10539125&postcount=929

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10610609&postcount=973

Borman Empire:

This is what I got:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10507563&postcount=908 -> The previous map.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10539125&postcount=929 -> The first request

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10610609&postcount=973 -> Post saying that the map containing the second request will be coming.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10662759&postcount=992 -> The second request

RomeW, any word yet on my expansion and annexation of Isle of Tartarus in Elysium? By this coming week, I think I should have expanded enough to claim the whole island.

there (http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4562/cordensa25iw.png), I redid the map, starting back from when I was on vacation. All days where I was scheduled for or asked for expansion have been filled in.

EDIT: I guess that week where I didn't ask for expansion I had thought I had and conitnued expanding.

RomeW, any word yet on my expansion and annexation of Isle of Tartarus in Elysium? By this coming week, I think I should have expanded enough to claim the whole island.
TLS does that map. He said he'd continue doing the updates.

there (http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4562/cordensa25iw.png), I redid the map, starting back from when I was on vacation. All days where I was scheduled for or asked for expansion have been filled in.

EDIT: I guess that week where I didn't ask for expansion I had thought I had and conitnued expanding.

I think you did. However, I'm still seeing a few discrepancies- on your new map there's clearly a few points that I think seem to be from an unrequested "third" expansion, especially in the top corner where there's three filled boxes. Overall, there's five blank squares (which makes sense that's the official status), so the filled boxes are perplexing.

I think you did. However, I'm still seeing a few discrepancies- on your new map there's clearly a few points that I think seem to be from an unrequested "third" expansion, especially in the top corner where there's three filled boxes. Overall, there's five blank squares (which makes sense that's the official status), so the filled boxes are perplexing.

Well seeing as I had three weeks of espansion to re-do since vacation, I wanted to do it fast and not meticulous and slow like usual, so I just pasted boxes where they would fit rather than fill out areas and end up with weird shaped boxes, hence the odd shaped corners and gaps that have yet to be filled in when they were before. Those three boxes were part of an expansion I re-did.

Does anyone still RP here other than just claiming more land? It's shame that most of the Manium RPers have gone inactive and not much happens anymore.

Borman Empire: You didn't have three to re-do, you had two. The first week I had already recorded- that was the map I used before the present one.

Praetonia: There's a big RP going on in Pescium, and- once I get more time- I'm going to continue the RP with the dinosaurs on Manium, especially important now that they're also in Bhalkan territory. Or, do something yourself.

Borman Empire: You didn't have three to re-do, you had two. The first week I had already recorded- that was the map I used before the present one.

Praetonia: There's a big RP going on in Pescium, and- once I get more time- I'm going to continue the RP with the dinosaurs on Manium, especially important now that they're also in Bhalkan territory. Or, do something yourself.
Hey Rome could you please get on MSN

Borman Empire: You didn't have three to re-do, you had two. The first week I had already recorded- that was the map I used before the present one.

I had three the day I was leaving Utah. I think when I asked 2nd time I posted map. I then used that to update with the two other weeks of asked for expansion (Including when posting map)

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/Y/3/O/4pescium2.PNG

Back to fishland. BTW Rome, a ruling on possibility of me incorporating bubbles 10 and 11 in the future?

I had three the day I was leaving Utah. I think when I asked 2nd time I posted map. I then used that to update with the two other weeks of asked for expansion (Including when posting map)

Okay, well, I met you halfway and used the re-did map. I realized that you *had* asked for an expansion without posting a map, and that I think it's not fair to you to not give it to you since a map is not necessary when making claims- a request is.

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/Y/3/O/4pescium2.PNG

Back to fishland. BTW Rome, a ruling on possibility of me incorporating bubbles 10 and 11 in the future?

11's been moved as per what I said last week. 10 shall stay where it is- give it a week then we'll talk. I may move it.

I have also staked out a new expansion myself. The RP for that will be in the Eggerland RP.

Cool. Good to have that cleare up, btw, for future use what's ur msn?

Here's (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa2.PNG) the map, expansion should be here.

I'm going to be leaving tomorrow for Costa Rica untill the 17th. In my absence I'd like to finish expansion on the lower east coast, on that lake opposite Azazia. When that is done I would like expansion to continue pressing against the mountain range.

Here's (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa2.PNG) the map, expansion should be here.

I'm going to be leaving tomorrow for Costa Rica untill the 17th. In my absence I'd like to finish expansion on the lower east coast, on that lake opposite Azazia. When that is done I would like expansion to continue pressing against the mountain range.

So mountain range and lake coast? Got it.

Lucky you...I'd love to go to Costa Rica about now. :(

Seeing that TLS apparently hasn't responded to my claim or colony in Elysium, I would like to start a colony in Condensa. I'd like Spot 14 and expand northwards and eastwards until my territory hugs the mountain range.

Seeing that TLS apparently hasn't responded to my claim or colony in Elysium, I would like to start a colony in Condensa. I'd like Spot 14 and expand northwards and eastwards until my territory hugs the mountain range.

I TG'ed TLS...updated the Cordensa map.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/a043de41.png this weeks claims...woot I finally taken over my Island..now to look for new lands to claim..woot..

The maps are updated. A note on the Elysium map- I've changed TLS' claim to all those "reserved squares" because he's going to be away for a while and that's the land he wants.

The maps are updated. A note on the Elysium map- I've changed TLS' claim to all those "reserved squares" because he's going to be away for a while and that's the land he wants.

Forgot my claims in Elysium:

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/1/7/W/3Elysium27.PNG

red boxes should be dark red, as they got claimed during week of 3/27

and this week, starting Monday:

http://0302.netclime.net/1_5/1052914/1144691279_19815/4pescium9.PNG

if it doesn't show up stupid link changes names every once in a while, don't know why, I can post it again.

Forgot my claims in Elysium:

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/1/7/W/3Elysium27.PNG

red boxes should be dark red, as they got claimed during week of 3/27

and this week, starting Monday:

http://0302.netclime.net/1_5/1052914/1144691279_19815/4pescium9.PNG

if it doesn't show up stupid link changes names every once in a while, don't know why, I can post it again.

I'm not sure what happened to my Isle of Tartarus claim- does it exist officially or not? I think I staked 2 weeks worth of claims there but TLS didn't update the map to reflect my claims. I only want the Isle in Elysium for right now because I'd like to have "colonies" in all 4 continents so that I can interact with all the nations on all 4 continents if the need arises.

I did think the map looked bare...I'll have a look.

Maps are updated.

Please have a look at the maps to ensure I have your claims right, as there has been some recent confusion over the edits.

I think all the claims look right so far.

Here is next weeks set of claims
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/b994f361.png

Here is next weeks set of claims
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/Flags/b994f361.png
Woah. That's too much. I'm scaling it down. You can only reserve up to seven days if you're active.

I'm back, gotta get to work on paper due a couple weeks ago.

I'm back, gotta get to work on paper due a couple weeks ago.

Hey. Good to see you back. How was Costa Rica? Did you get an extension on that paper?

http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/E/5/N/4pescium16.PNG

This week's expansion in Pescium.

Hey Rome I was read latest post in Egger and was wondering if that battle actually involved Mitzel's mercenaries or was meant to be a display of force that they will hear about.

Hey Rome I was read latest post in Egger and was wondering if that battle actually involved Mitzel's mercenaries or was meant to be a display of force that they will hear about.

That was supposed to be the main Alpinan Army. Similar to the one they fought earlier.

Maps are updated. I have staked out a new claim over the central mountain range in Pescium.

(Cookie to whomever can guess what that mountain range will be :p)

Mitzel: You seem to be using a different map for Pescium than I am. Got your claims in but they're not exact. Please save my Pescium map and use that one.

Hey. Good to see you back. How was Costa Rica? Did you get an extension on that paper?

Costa Rica was pretty tight. However I fell for this American chick who was there and my dad wouldnt let me go out and get her number the final day, and I'm pretty sure I would've been able to.

And I didnt get an official extension, however I don't think he'll take points off. I tried to send it the only day I had internet, but sometimes emails bounce back went sent to him.

Costa Rica was pretty tight. However I fell for this American chick who was there and my dad wouldnt let me go out and get her number the final day, and I'm pretty sure I would've been able to.

And I didnt get an official extension, however I don't think he'll take points off. I tried to send it the only day I had internet, but sometimes emails bounce back went sent to him.

How come you weren't allowed to get her number? That doesn't sound right.

I hope for your sake he won't take any points off, as that would be unfair. Your teacher knew you went away, right?

How come you weren't allowed to get her number? That doesn't sound right.

I hope for your sake he won't take any points off, as that would be unfair. Your teacher knew you went away, right?

My dad wanted me to stay and pack.

I hope not.

Also, I'd like to continue expansion northward and westward, so I occupy the mountain opposite of Sharina's side.

I'd like to expand southeast hugging the mountain range in Condensa, staying on my side of the mountains, not crossing over into Borman's side at all.

Noted. I'll probably get to your expansions on Monday though- this weekend marks the last two exams of my University career, so I may have little time except to pop in.

I'd like to expand southeast hugging the mountain range in Condensa, staying on my side of the mountains, not crossing over into Borman's side at all.

That's right, stay off my lawn.

Good luck with tests Rome!

Two questions:

@Rome: What has happened to the Light Brigade, or have they been returned after slave raid? Curious. And plz check TGs to discuss possibilities.

@Sharina: Do you have a translator up IC, should I still be talking gibberish or shall I assume we can now understand each-other normally?

On a side note, my puppet website was deleted, apparently music file-sharing is illegal. Only one thing to do, start up another site and wait to get caught again! Therefore my precious musical intros shall be down for a while.

Also, I had the good fortune to be cast as 'Sephiroth' in a FF character RP, which will hopefully get me back into the mood, and I'll be more active here. Been going over the FFVII script, getting into the mindset...

Enjoy that game Sharina, one of the greatest, if not greatest ever created.

On a side note, my puppet website was deleted, apparently music file-sharing is illegal. Only one thing to do, start up another site and wait to get caught again! Therefore my precious musical intros shall be down for a while.

Yeah, but those are *your* songs. I don't see why the moderators would have a problem with it. Should we lodge a complaint?

Yeah, but those are *your* songs. I don't see why the moderators would have a problem with it. Should we lodge a complaint?

Oh, it wasn't NS Mods, if it was I'd be throwing a tissy-fit. I had to find a service to host a free website to upload those songs, and well... the service didn't like me because I used too much space and the music files... Warned me about them, then killed the site.

Oh, it wasn't NS Mods, if it was I'd be throwing a tissy-fit. I had to find a service to host a free website to upload those songs, and well... the service didn't like me because I used too much space and the music files... Warned me about them, then killed the site.

So Mitzel still exists? Good.

Still think you got a bum deal though- it's not like you were sharing copyrighted material. Did you try MySpace? I know you can upload songs there- not sure if you can link them though.

So Mitzel still exists? Good.

Still think you got a bum deal though- it's not like you were sharing copyrighted material. Did you try MySpace? I know you can upload songs there- not sure if you can link them though.

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The songs were from videogame soundtracks (copyrighted) that sell ridiculously for $40-50, I got them for free from an online .org site so I guess its ok, one of those 'does SquareEnix really want to hunt us down that badly?' situations. I'm a thief, a dirty crook. You might not want to spend a lot of time around me Rome, might be a bad influence on you. I'm a bad seed, a dangerous rebel. If you stick around too long soon enough you'll be scratching for cocaine in some back-alley, and when they take you away you'll say "It was all that f***ing Bjornoya's fault..."




lol, I thought about MySpace but so many people here have had random problems, went with another free-host which has more storage space and less active regulation, hopefully.

Yeah, no worries Mitzel still exists, and will for years to come.

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The songs were from videogame soundtracks (copyrighted) that sell ridiculously for $40-50, I got them for free from an online .org site so I guess its ok, one of those 'does SquareEnix really want to hunt us down that badly?' situations. I'm a thief, a dirty crook. You might not want to spend a lot of time around me Rome, might be a bad influence on you. I'm a bad seed, a dangerous rebel. If you stick around too long soon enough you'll be scratching for cocaine in some back-alley, and when they take you away you'll say "It was all that f***ing Bjornoya's fault..."




lol, I thought about MySpace but so many people here have had random problems, went with another free-host which has more storage space and less active regulation, hopefully.

Yeah, no worries Mitzel still exists, and will for years to come.

LOL. I knew I saw that guy who offered me crystal meth somewhere before...

Well, I guess if you're offering copyrighted songs you've got no one to blame but yourself. :P Keep looking (I know there are free servers that don't regulate), or start your own server- that way you can regulate it yourself.

Hopefully will have better luck.

Strangely enough as a chemist I not only know how to make crystal meth, but also know how to make large ammounts of both mustard and chlorine gas (already made chlorine actually, nearly killed myself). If I wanted to be a bad person it worries me how much damage I could cause (good thing I'm not). Somehow I don't think I should have been allowed access/knowledge to such information. There's such a thing as too much information, and too much freedom...

Hopefully will have better luck.

Strangely enough as a chemist I not only know how to make crystal meth, but also know how to make large ammounts of both mustard and chlorine gas (already made chlorine actually, nearly killed myself). If I wanted to be a bad person it worries me how much damage I could cause (good thing I'm not). Somehow I don't think I should have been allowed access/knowledge to such information. There's such a thing as too much information, and too much freedom...
You're a chemist? Cool. So is my dad. Who do you work for?

Still a junior at CLU, might go to Amgen. Right now I'm just a camp counselor, but really enjoy it. My sister is a teacher, and might end up following her footsteps.

What company does your dad work for? Might know, but still getting familiar with the field.

Two questions:

@Rome: What has happened to the Light Brigade, or have they been returned after slave raid? Curious. And plz check TGs to discuss possibilities.

@Sharina: Do you have a translator up IC, should I still be talking gibberish or shall I assume we can now understand each-other normally?

On a side note, my puppet website was deleted, apparently music file-sharing is illegal. Only one thing to do, start up another site and wait to get caught again! Therefore my precious musical intros shall be down for a while.

Also, I had the good fortune to be cast as 'Sephiroth' in a FF character RP, which will hopefully get me back into the mood, and I'll be more active here. Been going over the FFVII script, getting into the mindset...

Enjoy that game Sharina, one of the greatest, if not greatest ever created.

Bjornya...

The pyramid device can translate your Al Bhed language into Sharinan language and vice versa. Think of it as an "universal translator" of sorts- I remember watching on Discovery Channel a few months ago that we actually are beginning to build "true" universal translators, as in scanning any printed languages (books, banners, TV screens, etc.) and spoken languages (people talking) then translate them into English and do vice versa translating the English speaker / writer / text into the foreign language.

So our IC characters can speak normally to each other as long as the pyramid device is near them. Eventually, I hope to be able to have my people IC'ly learn how to speak and read Al Bhed so that there won't be need for the "Translator Pyramid".

Basically what happened was that a computer took several samples of your Al Bhed language and ran it through billions of possible language schematics and potential "match-ups" until a correct schematic was reached. Then the translator pyramid "downloads" the schematic and then both parties can speak normally without needing to stumble around.

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As for FF 7, I'm playing it right now. I just got out of Midgar and I'm in the Mythril Mines, on my way to Fort Condor and Junon. I'm thinking of pumping my characters up a bit so that they can learn Midgar Zolom's Beta attack on the "Enemy Skill" Materia which should make the next few areas somewhat easier for me.

When was the last time you played FF 7?

Still a junior at CLU, might go to Amgen. Right now I'm just a camp counselor, but really enjoy it. My sister is a teacher, and might end up following her footsteps.

What company does your dad work for? Might know, but still getting familiar with the field.

Oh right. I remember you're still a student- I got confused (I remember you once told Hawdawg how easy it was to go from a liberal college student to a conservative parent once you have kids). CLU...what's it stand for? (somehow, you'll tell me and I'll think "I should have known!")

He used to be with Royal Plastics (specifically Reagens Canada), then Reagens USA- he was in Houston for a while (in fact, my mom and dad were supposed to be moving there and I was supposed to be moving to Toronto then the job fell through so now I need to move out on my own). Now he teaches Chemistry at Georgian College in Barrie.

Last time I played FFVII? Man... like soph/junior year of High School. And I perfected it, like I did with every FF. Every weapon, accessory, item, materia not only acquired but maxed. I spent over 100 hours on it, must've been like 120-150 cuz I think the game stopped timing after 99 hours...

Every character level I maxed out at the crashed underwater submarine, and maxed character stats with the items you can morph the creatures into down there. I defeated every weapon, including the nearly impossible ULTIMA (highlight of my Videogaming career)

Yeah, I lived FFVII, I remember more about that game than the entire ciricullum at my high school, it was that good.

Oh right. I remember you're still a student- I got confused (I remember you once told Hawdawg how easy it was to go from a liberal college student to a conservative parent once you have kids). CLU...what's it stand for? (somehow, you'll tell me and I'll think "I should have known!")

He used to be with Royal Plastics (specifically Reagens Canada), then Reagens USA- he was in Houston for a while (in fact, my mom and dad were supposed to be moving there and I was supposed to be moving to Toronto then the job fell through so now I need to move out on my own). Now he teaches Chemistry at Georgian College in Barrie.

Oh yeah, I have kids but they aren't mine, lol. I have so much training, gonna be the best damn parent ever! Now, if only I knew how to make kids...

CLU= California Lutheran University: Small private university in So. Cal. As usual the faculty is rather liberal, but have a respect and knowledge of conservative thought not only via religious refernces but suprisingly political too (reading Allan Bloom at the moment, who I'm sure I would not have heard much of elsewhere) Anyway..

Chemistry professors kick ass, and I bet you're glad you didn't have to move to Texas (or?)

Oh yeah, I have kids but they aren't mine, lol. I have so much training, gonna be the best damn parent ever! Now, if only I knew how to make kids...

CLU= California Lutheran University: Small private university in So. Cal. As usual the faculty is rather liberal, but have a respect and knowledge of conservative thought not only via religious refernces but suprisingly political too (reading Allan Bloom at the moment, who I'm sure I would not have heard much of elsewhere) Anyway..

Chemistry professors kick ass, and I bet you're glad you didn't have to move to Texas (or?)

How do you have kids then? You're a babysitter? *phew* I was hoping in the back of my mind I wouldn't have heard of it to save myself the embarrassment...

So are the Lutherans themselves liberals? Or is it just the University faculty?

As far as I'm concerned- I don't know. Texas would have had nice weather and maybe better parties, but either way I wouldn't have moved. I still had a year left of University so I needed to stay in Canada, and I was still dating my girlfriend in Mississauga (we've since broken up). Don't know if I'd pick Texas as an ideal place to move to- I've always picked California. Warm and liberal. My kind of place. :cool:

Last time I played FFVII? Man... like soph/junior year of High School. And I perfected it, like I did with every FF. Every weapon, accessory, item, materia not only acquired but maxed. I spent over 100 hours on it, must've been like 120-150 cuz I think the game stopped timing after 99 hours...

Every character level I maxed out at the crashed underwater submarine, and maxed character stats with the items you can morph the creatures into down there. I defeated every weapon, including the nearly impossible ULTIMA (highlight of my Videogaming career)

Yeah, I lived FFVII, I remember more about that game than the entire ciricullum at my high school, it was that good.

Ultima = impossible? How so?

For me, Ruby was the hardest for me, followed by Emerald. Ruby weapon kept knocking out my strongest characters and then massacring the single character left after he "quicksanded" my other 2 characters.

Emerald was hard mainly because of the damage he dealt, especially his "Aire Tam Tau" special attack that did 9999 to everybody, and as you know 9999 was the maximum health of any max'ed out character. I had to aim for luck in not having the Aire Tam attack happen.

Ultima was a wimp pushover compared to Ruby and Emerald. Even Diamond weapon was a little harder than Ultima.

Gah, my bad keep getting them mixed. Should be called Ultima cuz cooler and more intimidating name. Emerald was the one I was thinking about, underwater fight. Seriously took me an hour to finish. Ultima was simple, Ruby was tough and not worth the reward, but done anyway. I had little trouble with Ruby because of some trick, can't remember. Mimic was part of it I think. Used a similar trick with Emerald.

How do you have kids then? You're a babysitter? *phew* I was hoping in the back of my mind I wouldn't have heard of it to save myself the embarrassment...

So are the Lutherans themselves liberals? Or is it just the University faculty?

As far as I'm concerned- I don't know. Texas would have had nice weather and maybe better parties, but either way I wouldn't have moved. I still had a year left of University so I needed to stay in Canada, and I was still dating my girlfriend in Mississauga (we've since broken up). Don't know if I'd pick Texas as an ideal place to move to- I've always picked California. Warm and liberal. My kind of place. :cool:

Kids at camp=my kids, helps me do my job much better when I claim them as my own. Not sure there's an equivalent in Canada, summer time the kids of parents who work all-day or just want them away for a while send em to day camp for bout 8-9 hours, and its up to us camp counselors to take care/entertain them. We're like teachers, without the respect or even paychecks... Still, wouldn't trade it for an internship yet.

Students here are neither liberal or conservative in my mind, just opiated. No matter how fanatical about their beliefs they are, that's just it, their fanatical or better dogmatic. On either side they've been instilled with their ideologies since birth, it is no longer a thought but an emotion and cannot be combatted normally, if at all. When confronted with the deeper philisophical issues regarding their ideals they either are confounded or betray themselves. And that's the politically active ones, a slight majority of whom are conservative. The rest are simply apathetic, the happy religious types I have little problems with unless they start interfering with our research.

And you're more than welcome to come to California. As much as I disagree rationally with my upbrining (brainwashed tolerance) I do have an admiration for the outcomes. We are a very happy and amiable people, much happier than the rest of the state's I've visited. Of course, it can easily be pushed too far, and I'm glad we have a healthy conservative economic base that somehow still holds those good ol' morals. That's another thing, we're a very liberal state but also the most powerful economically, which I did not expect but hey, I'll take it.

I updated the maps. I'm considering hard-coding into the rules a stipulation requiring a post be made for each expansion and it be posted back here. It won't be issued retroactively and I'll allow leeway of about a week (only fair). Thoughts?

I updated the maps. I'm considering hard-coding into the rules a stipulation requiring a post be made for each expansion and it be posted back here. It won't be issued retroactively and I'll allow leeway of about a week (only fair). Thoughts?

Hate to nitpick but you forgot to include the expansion that was supposed to occur this past week (I think I posted it last weekend or something). Here's a map of what my expansion is supposed to be like.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2434/condensa14my.png

As for the hard-coded RP rule, its a mixed bag, IMHO. On one hand, there's only one "active" RP in Manium as a whole, and thats our Eggerland RP. So far it looks like you, me, and Bjornya are the only ones active RP-wise. So if we say RP is required, then what will become of Hamptonshire, Praetonia, Brutix, Vastiva, Sarzonia, and so on who seem not to have RP'ed here in Manium lately?

On the other hand, we do need more Manium activity and excitement. Its hard, given that nowadays, 95% of I.I. is just "OMG! I declare war on j00! I send 1 million missiles at you! I automatically win!" then "No way! IGNORED!" crap, or storefronts or FT wank-fests. Its hard to find the RP'ers like yourself, me, and Bjornya who prefer to focus on storyline RP's and develop backgrounds, locales, culture, ways of life, and stuff that doesn't involve the I.I. version of warfare.

What to do? What to do?

What to do? What to do?

Ooooh, I know, I know!!!

Wait to enact this law until 3 weeks when I'll be done with this year of college!

Hate to nitpick but you forgot to include the expansion that was supposed to occur this past week (I think I posted it last weekend or something). Here's a map of what my expansion is supposed to be like.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2434/condensa14my.png

As for the hard-coded RP rule, its a mixed bag, IMHO. On one hand, there's only one "active" RP in Manium as a whole, and thats our Eggerland RP. So far it looks like you, me, and Bjornya are the only ones active RP-wise. So if we say RP is required, then what will become of Hamptonshire, Praetonia, Brutix, Vastiva, Sarzonia, and so on who seem not to have RP'ed here in Manium lately?

On the other hand, we do need more Manium activity and excitement. Its hard, given that nowadays, 95% of I.I. is just "OMG! I declare war on j00! I send 1 million missiles at you! I automatically win!" then "No way! IGNORED!" crap, or storefronts or FT wank-fests. Its hard to find the RP'ers like yourself, me, and Bjornya who prefer to focus on storyline RP's and develop backgrounds, locales, culture, ways of life, and stuff that doesn't involve the I.I. version of warfare.

What to do? What to do?

First of all, the requirement to RP out your expansions *is* already in the rules (look at the first page)- I just never specified *how*. This is meant to address that. I realize I've been lax before, because I've been hoping activity would pick up on its own, but I realize it's not so I need to do something about it. I will give leeway for time, but I do think that if you're capable of making a new claim you're capable of making a post, even if it's just a paragraph stating that a few new towns were founded.

Anyway, what do I expect? Posts could be something as mundane as building something up or as riveting as discovering oil, gold, etc. or clashing with a native population. Or- even better- finding a strange new creature/environment and having to deal with it. I don't really care what is RP'ed as long as *something* is. I'm not here to police RolePlay- I just want to see some action, that's all.

As far as Praetonia, Vastiva, Brutix, Sarzonia, etc. are- well, they're not making any new claims so that's moot. Brutix doesn't even exist on NS anymore and Vastiva, I believe, has been IP-banned (or so says NS Wiki). Sarzonia and Praetonia are active elsewhere- well, Prae's only on General now. I suppose we could use a massive house-cleaning, but we'd be getting rid of A LOT of people and I'm just simply betting that if Manium bounces back so will they. *sigh* I wish I knew what to do...

I've been out of the country for the past four months. I hope to be able to get back into NS RPing so, including some action on Manium itself.

I'd like another week of expansion east towards the number six slot.

I might make a new thread seeing as it's Cordensa expansion or continue in old one.

I'll post with my decision and link to new thread if there is one.

I did a new post in old thread.

I've been out of the country for the past four months. I hope to be able to get back into NS RPing so, including some action on Manium itself.

Looking forward to having you RP with us. :)

I'd like another week of expansion east towards the number six slot.

I might make a new thread seeing as it's Cordensa expansion or continue in old one.

I'll post with my decision and link to new thread if there is one.

Noted. I'll get to it this weekend- I must, unfortunately, move out of my dorm on Saturday so be patient.

Noted. I'll get to it this weekend- I must, unfortunately, move out of my dorm on Saturday so be patient.

Wha-? Why you leave your dorm? I'll come to you and beat some guys down if it'll keep you in your dorm. No one displaces Rome, no one but me. (And I don't want to)

Wha-? Why you leave your dorm? I'll come to you and beat some guys down if it'll keep you in your dorm. No one displaces Rome, no one but me. (And I don't want to)

Aw thanks. Actually, my school year is done (Canada finishes a month early), that's why I'm moving out. I'm officially a History Graduate now with Honours. :cool:

On more official matters, my basement's being redone so I'm not at my computer...so it may take me a little longer to get to the updates. Sorry.

Aw thanks. Actually, my school year is done (Canada finishes a month early), that's why I'm moving out. I'm officially a History Graduate now with Honours. :cool:

On more official matters, my basement's being redone so I'm not at my computer...so it may take me a little longer to get to the updates. Sorry.

No problem, you lucky bastard and your early canadian let out. :p

I have a question for RomeW and Bjornya.

When will you two be able to resume RP'ing in the Eggerland / Video Game RP?

I have a question for RomeW and Bjornya.

When will you two be able to resume RP'ing in the Eggerland / Video Game RP?
Hopefully later this week. I'm still sorting some things out- that, and the National Hockey League playoffs have been too addicting. Has anyone else watched? If not, you're all missing out.

I have a question for RomeW and Bjornya.

When will you two be able to resume RP'ing in the Eggerland / Video Game RP?

I've been waiting for a long time for it to get back on its feet...

Hopefully I won't be engaged with other RPs and continue once it gets started up again.

BTW Rome you need to fill out that survey...

I'm sorry I took this long, but I updated the map. Again, please let me know if I missed anything.

Maps look good.

I'd like to expand eastwards along the mountain range straight towards spot #10 in the Condensa map. The RP post will be part of the Eggerland RP.

I got another damn simulation in AP, the presentation is worth 20% of final quarter grade, so I gotta start concentrating more on school. But by June big obligations, other than looming finals, should be over and I'll have more free time.
I am putting together the basic plan for a major Manium RP involving my colony.

But now onto expansion, my last expansion should be done so I'd like to continue expanding east, this time far south, hugging the mountain.

post made in my thread

A bit of administrative work here. No. 1, Azazia and Evir Brunck Saulsbury have been away long enough, so I'm declaring their colonies up for grabs. Also, if requested, I'll remove Spots 2, 6 and 10 if no one takes them within a week. Cordensa's getting crowded so we need some room. I think I may also create another continent. Stay tuned.

Azazia and I built artificial island together and he still claims his colony, so I'll tell him to come here and be like "IM here!". ok?

Azazia and I built artificial island together and he still claims his colony, so I'll tell him to come here and be like "IM here!". ok?

OK. That reminds me- I seem to have "lost" the island. Where was it supposed to be?

It was right on river opening. I have it on some paint map. I can copy it onto another version of Cordensa and upload it soon. Maybe weekend.

If I remember.

I am here, and I do have every intention of getting back into the swing of NS... school just sort of got the better of me and to make the grade NS had to be put on hold. But I am here. ICly my country just went sort of isolationist for the past several weeks.

It was right on river opening. I have it on some paint map. I can copy it onto another version of Cordensa and upload it soon. Maybe weekend.

If I remember.

Please do. I want to get it back on the map ASAP.

*bump*

I don't think I made this clear the last time out, but I updated the map.

Azazia- noted. You're off the inactive list.

I'm wondering if you guys are still gonna continue the Eggerland RP? Its just that I remember we made like 3 to 4 RP posts a week in Eggerland when the whole Mitzel / RomeW / Marioland stuff was going on.

I hate to see the Eggerland RP die out- it has so much potential to be a good RP. :(

I can't really RP post more expansion posts until the next few Eggerland RP's are made (as I want to tie my expansions directly into the Eggerland RP).

I'm wondering if you guys are still gonna continue the Eggerland RP? Its just that I remember we made like 3 to 4 RP posts a week in Eggerland when the whole Mitzel / RomeW / Marioland stuff was going on.

I hate to see the Eggerland RP die out- it has so much potential to be a good RP. :(

I can't really RP post more expansion posts until the next few Eggerland RP's are made (as I want to tie my expansions directly into the Eggerland RP).

I've been busy- mostly watching the hockey playoffs- but I put in a post myself just now, because I too want to keep it going. Bjornoya may be a bit pressed for time but for now he's still active. Right now I'd say it's looking good. :cool:

I'd like to ask a few questions..

1. I'm amazed by your extra-long RP post in the Eggerland RP tonight. I was wondering if you and Mitzel / Bjornya wrote that together or something?

2. I was wondering if Mitzel / Bjornya will be RP'ing or will I have to RP his characters in my "territory" to keep the RP moving? I don't want to step on anyone's toes or end up doing things out of their character or such.

3. I'd like to expand my Condensa claim- try to expand eastwards all the way to the east coast of Condensa where the mountain range and the ocean meet (Spot 9 I think?). The RP for that expansion can be included in the Eggerland RP if we can get that RP moving.

4. Finally, I need some info from Bjornya / Mitzel on which Final Fantasy characters are available and not available for RP purposes. The ones I'm thinking of is characters from Final Fantasy 7 through 10, specifically Tifa, Barret, Rinoa, Laguna, Rikku, and Kihmahri (blue tiger dude). I

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RomeW, I have a few more ideas I'd like to TG you about later in the week / weekend.

1. I'm amazed by your extra-long RP post in the Eggerland RP tonight. I was wondering if you and Mitzel / Bjornya wrote that together or something?

I wrote most of it, actually- but over a few days. I wrote the first piece- the exchange- several days ago then sent it to Bjornoya for "corrections" (which should not diminish Bjornoya's role- his corrections gave that post an added lift). The second piece- Mirus losing his head- I wrote tonight.

3. I'd like to expand my Condensa claim- try to expand eastwards all the way to the east coast of Condensa where the mountain range and the ocean meet (Spot 9 I think?). The RP for that expansion can be included in the Eggerland RP if we can get that RP moving.

This weekend. Can't do so now.

RomeW, I have a few more ideas I'd like to TG you about later in the week / weekend.

Go right ahead- looking forward to reading them. This has been my favourite RP so far. :)

http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG

http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG
Noted.

Oi, just got moved back from dorms and am re-adjustign to life with parents (ugh...)

In any case, work should start next week but regardless I plan to make at least one good post a day; but I have several RPs I need to post in:

Grumbles (E2): promised USB I'd make a post before he got back
Eggerland: will respond soon Sharina, sorry for wait
'Conglomerate': Need to expand characters.

and a few others off NS site as well (3)

So I should have a decent post up soon, if you're eager though Sharina Steiner, Vivi, and Beatrix will be happy to go to the mainland (and will make some off-hand remark about how they will never be able to sell those damned cell-phones)

Oi, just got moved back from dorms and am re-adjustign to life with parents (ugh...)

LOL...I know how you feel. That's why I'm planning on moving out. There comes a time in everyone's life where living with your parents has taken its toll and that time has come for me...I just don't know how to make it work. :(

Im watching Lost Season Finale now, and I'm gonna make an expansion post for the expansion in the map during a commercial. It'll be in same thread as always.

Got around to updating the map.

Sharina: I didn't put you to the coast because I want to see if any newcomer wants those spots first. If no one takes it by next week, they'll be yours.

I updated the Map (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG) and I'd like to request and take posession of another week of expansion. I've already filled it in on map, this weird shape and extra beach space will help with the RP.

And on the RP, I should be posting first posts tonight and hten giving link here.

I updated the Map (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG) and I'd like to request and take posession of another week of expansion. I've already filled it in on map, this weird shape and extra beach space will help with the RP.

And on the RP, I should be posting first posts tonight and hten giving link here.

Make the post and then I'll update the map (I'll be requesting that for each expansion from now on); and I'll move your northernmost addition so it's not encircling Spot 3. I'll remove Spot 3 in a week if unclaimed.

EDIT- We need some ideas for RP's- seems to be this place's running problem. Does anyone want to work with me on a back history and a more detailed setting for this place? I'm thinking that may be a place to start.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=488217

BAM!

And I did the encircling thing so that there could be branches going off from it so rebels could move into jungle. Better than having one giant mass.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=488217

BAM!

And I did the encircling thing so that there could be branches going off from it so rebels could move into jungle. Better than having one giant mass.

Yeah, but you have to give enough space around the Spot so that the person who claims it can establish a reasonable-sized colony (the rule states seven days' worth). I'll still grant you those branches but they'll be edited so Spot 3 has some room to work with.

Two real quick points, if I may. One, would it be possible to expand into, on Cordensa, plot number 7, as it really is the only true route left open. Two, and this is more directed towards Borman, but I am of course following your... situation, shall we say, but at this point I am just waiting to make the first IC post - so just let me know when I can.

Two real quick points, if I may. One, would it be possible to expand into, on Cordensa, plot number 7, as it really is the only true route left open.

Those plots are supposed to be for new nations, but what I can do is move it into Evir Brunck Saulsbury's land because his is up for grabs now and you can move eastward.

Yeah, but you have to give enough space around the Spot so that the person who claims it can establish a reasonable-sized colony (the rule states seven days' worth). I'll still grant you those branches but they'll be edited so Spot 3 has some room to work with.
Yeah that's fine.

And Azazi, Ill post here and in thread to inform you when you can post. Then if you dont post, and I remember, I'll TG you.

Got around to updating the map.

Sharina: I didn't put you to the coast because I want to see if any newcomer wants those spots first. If no one takes it by next week, they'll be yours.

BUMP for response.

I'd like to fill out everything between my easternmost expansion (which should be at spot 10 I think) all the way to the easternmost coast (Spot 9).

Besides it has been 2 weeks since my last expansion, I think.

Sharina & Azazia: I'll need a RP post before I'll get to your claims.

Borman Empire: Your claims have been added.

Sharina & Azazia: I'll need a RP post before I'll get to your claims.

Borman Empire: Your claims have been added.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11231597&postcount=62

Note that this RP post does mention expanding in Condensa, mainly for resources.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11231597&postcount=62

Note that this RP post does mention expanding in Condensa, mainly for resources.

Good enough. :)

Hey, stopping at Generia's house on the way back from vacation. I'd like to expand another week above the northernmost lake on Cordensa, building on the coast area there. If you need to wait for another post in my thread I should be continuing it in about a day or two, when I make a new post I'll alert you.

Hey, stopping at Generia's house on the way back from vacation. I'd like to expand another week above the northernmost lake on Cordensa, building on the coast area there. If you need to wait for another post in my thread I should be continuing it in about a day or two, when I make a new post I'll alert you.

Make the post first and then I'll get to that expansion.

I posted

Borman Empire: Thank you. I shall get to it then.

Before I forget:

http://www.khattam.com/wallpapers/sports/italy.jpg

Today was a good day. :D

Lol. Nice.

Lol. Nice.
Did you watch the game?

Did you watch the game?

Nah, uncle recorded it though. I came down for little bits and pieces, I was at the movies at the last part.

Nah, uncle recorded it though. I came down for little bits and pieces, I was at the movies at the last part.

You missed the best part! Who was your uncle going for?

Just in case you guys hadn't figured it out by now, I'm dropping out of Manium. I just can't juggle too many RP's, and I'm having trouble enough staying active on E2 with all the work E20 is.

Just in case you guys hadn't figured it out by now, I'm dropping out of Manium. I just can't juggle too many RP's, and I'm having trouble enough staying active on E2 with all the work E20 is.

:( Fair enough.

My uncle I'm pretty sure would normally be going for Italy, but seeing as my friend (his son) was in France, that means if France won he would enjoy massive parties. So I think he was going for France like I was too.

Also, TLS, NO!!!! I need you! You've been invited to stir up things in the thread I'm doing. It's about Manium and all.

Also, TLS, NO!!!! I need you! You've been invited to stir up things in the thread I'm doing. It's about Manium and all.

I wish I could, but I've just got too many fingers in too many pies. Not only do I have to stay active in E20 and E2, I have to stay active on Nations Online (a forum w/ RB, Nik, etc. Y'know, the gang).

I wish I could, but I've just got too many fingers in too many pies. Not only do I have to stay active in E20 and E2, I have to stay active on Nations Online (a forum w/ RB, Nik, etc. Y'know, the gang).

You've let the rebellion down. Now they're sure to be crushed into oblivion.

I will be away from home from July 23 to August 1 for a family vacation (a cross-country road trip with my brother). As such, I won't be able to update the map from that time, and I hope to find a replacement before I go. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Hope you have fun, even though you left yesterday and wont see this till you get back.

So I hope you had fun.

I have returned. The updates shall resume as normal.

Hope you have fun, even though you left yesterday and wont see this till you get back.

So I hope you had fun.

Thank you. :) Why yes I did. I saw the "longest street in the world", being Yonge Street (Ontario Highway 11), which stretches from Toronto through Northern Ontario to Thunder Bay and on to Rainy River, right on the border between Minnesota and Ontario and just off the border with Manitoba. It looks a lot different by the Minnesota border than it does in downtown Toronto. Northern Ontario's beautiful, and I got to do some neat stuff- there were Polar Bears in Cochrane, stopped by Fort Frances' annual festival and I sat in a $30 million plane used for forest fires in Hearst. I realized that Ontario's a lot bigger than I thought it was- but it's a nice province to drive around in, there's a lot to see and not enough time to view it :( (Pity they don't advertise it more- we'd make a lot of money doing so). Meh, next year. Until then, yet more time in the dump called Alliston...

I'd like to expand however much more I can on Cordensa without entering that area to the west of Azazia.

I made a post in my thread.

Thank you, and that street seems really freaking long.

But I've never been allowed to enjoy Canada, I should go there sometimes and walk into open houses.

I'd like to expand however much more I can on Cordensa without entering that area to the west of Azazia.

I made a post in my thread.

Thank you, and that street seems really freaking long.

But I've never been allowed to enjoy Canada, I should go there sometimes and walk into open houses.

I'll be removing Spots 7 and 8. Soon you'll be taking the entire continent. :p

Yes, Yonge Street is really, really long. Took us three days to finish it, including crossing into the Central Time Zone (yes, Ontario's that big). There's a bit of controversy over Yonge's length- the actual physical street named "Yonge Street" is no longer technically a part of Ontario Highway 11 (which gave Yonge the designation of "longest street in the world"), but when Ontario first assigned a "Highway 11", it chose Yonge Street, and specifically the portion that's no longer technically the highway today. Meh. Eventually Ontario will understand the marketing potential of Yonge and they'll rectify the situation.

You should visit Canada- but contrary to popular belief, not all of us leave our doors unlocked (I don't). How far are you from the border?

I live in Jersey, not too sure how many hours.

Also, you've just completely confused me about the street with the highway and all, but I'll nod my head and pretend I understand.

But I don't intend on taking all of Cordensa, just all the northern part that Azazia doesn't take.

Also, what're we gonna go about Manium, that conference stopped.

And finally, well I guess I'll just have to find your house and bust my way in.

I live in Jersey, not too sure how many hours.

Also, you've just completely confused me about the street with the highway and all, but I'll nod my head and pretend I understand.

But I don't intend on taking all of Cordensa, just all the northern part that Azazia doesn't take.

Also, what're we gonna go about Manium, that conference stopped.

And finally, well I guess I'll just have to find your house and bust my way in.

I know New York is about 11 hours from the border- where in New Jersey are you?

As far as Yonge Street is concerned (I'll try to rephrase it, sorry about that): when Ontario was picking routes to mark as provincial highways, it picked Yonge as "Highway 11". Over the years, Highway 11 got extended all the way to Rainy River, thus allowing Yonge to become "the longest street in the world". However, north of Barrie- about 60 km north of Toronto along Yonge- the signposts marking the street don't name it anything other than "Highway 11", and, in 1997, the part of the street marked as "Yonge Street" was downgraded from provincial highway status, which has made people question Yonge's legitimacy as "the longest street in the world" since nowhere along Highway 11 is it marked as "Yonge Street" (Ontario provincial highways sometimes have other names to mark the roads, because they pass inside cities- for example, Highway 89 in my hometown of Alliston is also named "Victoria Street"). However, I counter that argument with the fact that when Ontario assigned "Highway 11" it gave it to Yonge, so whatever's marked as "Highway 11" should also be Yonge whether it's marked that way or not.

Cordensa: So I should remove the northern spots then?

Where were we in the Manium conference? Is there anything we can do to keep it going ourselves? I'm a bit confused about that too- I know we were waiting on a couple of people to respond.

A-ha! I understand now.

That would be nice.

And finally, Hamptonshire was holding us up. There were some other people who it would've been appreciated if they posted, but we needed Hamptonshire. Hamptonshire, you, and myself where debating over how to divide TIOR's ex territory; and when I made a map scaling back his large claims his delegate got hostile and stated they didnt want a grain of sand less or a grain of sand more.

Just checking in and showing I am still kicking.....so how is everyone colony doing?

A-ha! I understand now.

That would be nice.

And finally, Hamptonshire was holding us up. There were some other people who it would've been appreciated if they posted, but we needed Hamptonshire. Hamptonshire, you, and myself where debating over how to divide TIOR's ex territory; and when I made a map scaling back his large claims his delegate got hostile and stated they didnt want a grain of sand less or a grain of sand more.

Yes. But, if I remember correctly, the matter was solved ICly via TGs several months ago.

Yes. But, if I remember correctly, the matter was solved ICly via TGs several months ago.

I don't remember any TGs, and I have important TGs saved from about a year ago.

I don't remember any TGs, and I have important TGs saved from about a year ago.

I know for a fact that the issue came to a conclusion via TG, I just can't exactly remember who it was. I'm 75%-85% sure it was with Rome.

I know for a fact that the issue came to a conclusion via TG, I just can't exactly remember who it was. I'm 75%-85% sure it was with Rome.

That would explain why I didn't get one. If so, then I see no reason for Manium expansion to be put on hold.

Additionally, do you happen to remember the specifics of the conclusion?

http://www.geocities.com/dadothegreat2003/ManiumProposal2.png?

http://www.geocities.com/dadothegreat2003/ManiumProposal2.png?

From my end that's a good partition.

Though we might want to consider the following: TIOR is back. He is alive and kicking.

I'd agree to that partition. Borman, if you agree we can then implement it.

I agree.

I agree.

Good. I'll edit the map then.

I'd like to request a week's worth of expansion on Manium.

Here (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Manium21.PNG)

I'm getting back into RPing and if you wouldn't mind TGing me tomorrow to remidn me to make a post in my Manium thread, I'd be able to get on it and get back to RPing it.

Borman Empire: Noted. I decided to leave the X's there just to signify who's claiming the land (as GE's land borders that land).

Aye, I'm trying to get him to do something with his land, especially now that his rival there, TLS, is gone and all.

Also, I made a post in my Cordensa Revolution thread.

I'd like another week of expansion on Cordensa please.

Also, warz breaking out.

Wow. I didn't expect Manium to make a comeback.

Although so far I haven't seen anyone else be active except Borman. And I really have not had the experience nor the pleasure of RP'ing with him during my "career" here at NS.

Then get ready for the massive warz brewing everywherez!

Then get ready for the massive warz brewing everywherez!

War? I'm not aware of a massive war. Then again, I haven't really RP'ed or done anything major with my nation in I.I. for over a year since our Manium RP's I was doing with RomeW and another guy.

Well, Earth V doesn't really count as it's pretty much dead activity-wise other than OOC postings.

Hey, sorry I didn't get around to putting the map up sooner- it's been a busy past few days. The map is now up.

Sharina: You still up for resuming the Eggerland RP? I miss those days.

War? I'm not aware of a massive war. Then again, I haven't really RP'ed or done anything major with my nation in I.I. for over a year since our Manium RP's I was doing with RomeW and another guy.

Well, Earth V doesn't really count as it's pretty much dead activity-wise other than OOC postings.

Questers and The Questerian Commonwealth is like "ArGgGh! Warz!"

And so they're going to go and declare on Gholgoth and NATO.

So basically, it comes down to Nato/Gholgoth Vs. QC

Alot of threads are floating around related to it

Hey, RomeW! Long time no see! Of course I'd enjoy RP'ing with you again.

However, we seriously need to get more activity in Manium. It seems that nobody is active in Manium except you, me, and Borman.

Hey, RomeW! Long time no see! Of course I'd enjoy RP'ing with you again.

However, we seriously need to get more activity in Manium. It seems that nobody is active in Manium except you, me, and Borman.

Hey I am still kicking...I think..

Can I get another weeks worth of expansion on Manium?

Ottoman Khaif: You're still kicking here, don't worry.

Borman Empire: There's no room left on Manium. Hasn't been for a while. So I can't honour that request.

Sharina: Well, four of us isn't so bad. Here's what I'm suggesting:

The old thread actually had an IC thread, and I think it's time we make a new one. It'll be the place where we can "interact" ICly on a daily basis, as well as being a place for "news" from the colonies. This can be the place, also, where new expansions can be RP'ed if you can't place them anywhere else (I am going to start enforcing that now to keep the activity level up). Let me know what you think.

That sounds like a good plan. A new central thread for IC business might give Manium a new shot in the arm.

Ottoman Khaif: You're still kicking here, don't worry.

Borman Empire: There's no room left on Manium. Hasn't been for a while. So I can't honour that request.

Sharina: Well, four of us isn't so bad. Here's what I'm suggesting:

The old thread actually had an IC thread, and I think it's time we make a new one. It'll be the place where we can "interact" ICly on a daily basis, as well as being a place for "news" from the colonies. This can be the place, also, where new expansions can be RP'ed if you can't place them anywhere else (I am going to start enforcing that now to keep the activity level up). Let me know what you think.

Sounds like a good idea.

I forgot exactly how much land I have, but I believe I have colonies on all four maps. The large island south of Manium (I'd like to claim the rest of it), the northeastern area of Condensa (the fish shaped continent), the island of Hell or Tartarus (I forgot which) in the newest continent map, and along the western slopes of the mountain range in Pescium (the far western + southern part of the continent).

Beyond that I don't think I have any other land except the one being explored in the Eggerland RP before it went inactive.

Sounds like a good idea.

I forgot exactly how much land I have, but I believe I have colonies on all four maps. The large island south of Manium (I'd like to claim the rest of it), the northeastern area of Condensa (the fish shaped continent), the island of Hell or Tartarus (I forgot which) in the newest continent map, and along the western slopes of the mountain range in Pescium (the far western + southern part of the continent).

Beyond that I don't think I have any other land except the one being explored in the Eggerland RP before it went inactive.

Cool. I'll make the IC post tomorrow then (I don't have time now).

As far as your claims Sharina- the maps are still up (and current), have a look at them and let me know if I have to make changes.

Cool. I'll make the IC post tomorrow then (I don't have time now).

As far as your claims Sharina- the maps are still up (and current), have a look at them and let me know if I have to make changes.

My land claims:

Manium:

I own 80% of Sheepfruit Island.

The Lightning Star and Vastiva are the other 20%. However, these two nations have been long gone. Vastiva was banned if I remember correctly, and TLS has quit NS (and nation is deleted I think). I still do RP with him off-site though.

Therefore, I would like to claim the remainder of Sheepfruit Island.

Pescium:

I own roughly one-fourths of Pescium, namely the northeastern quadrant. I think I am pretty much finished making claims on Pescium.

Cordensa:

I own pretty much all the land along the west side of the mountain range dividing Upper Cordensa from Lower Cordensa.

I would like to officially annex all the land that have not been filled out in this area (Lower Cordensa). However, I do not want any land beyond the eastern or northern slopes of the mountain range.

Elysium:

I own the entirety of Tartarus Isle. I am unsure whether I'd like to expand onto the mainland of the Elysium continent.

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Member Issues:

Manium:

There is quite a number of players in Manium that aren't active, have been deleted, gone MIA, or has not been around in a while. However, I'm actively RP'ing with Safehaven off-site and his NS nation does still exist but I'm not sure if he wants to RP in mainstream NS anymore though- similiar to what happened to TLS.

Vastiva = Banned as far as I know.
The Lightning Star = Quit NS.
Brutix = Quit NS.
Nebarri Prime = Haven't seen him around.
Nycton = Quit NS.
Taldaan = Haven't seen him around.
Sarzonia = Not sure if he wants to resume RP in Manium.
Generic Empire = Not sure if he wants to resume RP in Manium.
Praetonia = Not sure if he wants to resume RP in Manium.
Safehaven2 = Not sure if he wants to resume RP in Manium.

Only active members on Manium Continent as of now:

Borman Empire
Hamptonshire
RomeW
Sharina

Pescium:

Currently there are only three players on Pescium. Myself, RomeW, and Mitzel. However, Mitzel has apparently quit NS as his nation doesn't exist anymore on the NS main page. I apparently fully "enclose" Hamptonshire's claim in Pescium which incidentally is the size of an initial claim, but I'm not sure if he wants that land or not.

Only active members on Pescium Continent as of now:

Hamptonshire (?)
RomeW
Sharina

Cordensa:

There are three players in Cordensa, myself, Borman Empire, and Azazia. I haven't seen Azazia around and I'm not sure if he's still interested in RP'ing in Manium.

I have another concern though. Borman Empire pretty much owns over half of the land in Cordensa, and from the looks of it, new players won't have much land to claim in Cordensa if Borman grabs up the last bits of land north of the mountain range. Therefore, I recommend that Borman's claims are tweaked a bit- Perhaps a reduction, or shift his claims into a reasonable area without "branches" of his claimed lands jutting everywhere (as can be seen on the map).

Only active members on Cordensa Continent as of now:

Borman Empire
Sharina

Elysium:

There's a few nations in Elysium that I have not seen around or know that have been deleted. Mitzel and The Lightning Star have been deleted / quit NS. I am not sure about Praetonia and Cotland. So far it looks like just me and Ottoman Khaif.

Only active members on Elysium Continent as of now:

Ottoman Khaif
Sharina

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This summary should help free up quite a bit of land, clean up the Manium areas, and get rid of deadwood. Also this should serve as a heads up for those who still exist or RP elsewhere in NS but may not want to continue RP in Manium.

The ones which I've indicated as "Quit NS" should have their lands erased from the various Manium continents (notably TLS, Mitzel, and Brutix).

I'd like to resolve Mitzel's absence as he was an integral part of the Eggerland RP with his Final Fantasy themed nation and characters. I'd like to keep his land in Pescium as it pertains to the Eggerland RP, but treat it as a NPC nation or some such thing.

Thoughts?

Hello all.

I hope this isn't intrusive. This is the Brutix nation requesting a reinitiation of my claims. It will not be under this puppet, unless Brutix is not restored. I had a good time with this RP and hope to do so again. I was unable to before due to personal issues that are now resolved, I hope you will welcome me back.

Brutix is revived, I'll use that from now on.

Hello all.

I hope this isn't intrusive. This is the Brutix nation requesting a reinitiation of my claims. It will not be under this puppet, unless Brutix is not restored. I had a good time with this RP and hope to do so again. I was unable to before due to personal issues that are now resolved, I hope you will welcome me back.

Brutix is revived, I'll use that from now on.

When "Brutix" is revived, post back here with it.

Here ya go.

Just noticed Rome's reply

TLS has quit NS and his nation no longer exists, so I had intended to expand into his dead nation.

GE is still around and I belive he wants to keep his colony, but not expand it any further. I think he had some plans for some RPs with it.

I'd like to request another week's worth or expansion on Cordensa (http://usera.imagecave.com/obsterray/Cordensa.PNG). I'm finishing up today's post in my revolution thread and hope to have a couple more up in the next couple weeks.

As to Sharina, my claims branch off everywhere (Which believe me, annoys me more than you) because I have to leave room around the slots for newcomers to come and grow. However, I havn't stopped expanding because no one is coming.

The maps are updated. I decided to get rid of the claim spots on Cordensa because it's getting clogged. I'm going to clean up the map over the next few days and create an entirely new continent- and the IC thread- for a jumpstart.

Thanks! Make sure you post link when you post it.

Hiyas.

I am still around, but not as much as I used to (online, I mean). I'm up for any RP if anybody is interested.