NationStates Jolt Archive


Age of Revolutions (OCC and Sign-up Thread)

Lachenburg
18-02-2006, 17:12
Introduction

Greetings and welcome!

In the year of 1860, is where you now find yourself. Across the world, the Industrial Revolution sweeps its way across Europe and the Americas, promising greater wealth, prosperity and destruction for all mankind.

Within the sphere of Europe, the nations of Britain, France, Austria and Russia, although still bitter from the aftermath of the Crimean War (exculding Austria), hold together a balance of power across the continent forged 45 years ago at Vienna, desperate to hold back the tide of Liberal change. However, with the seeds of nationalism, this balance will be soon put to the test as unifacation looms on the horizon in the lands of Central Europe and the Balkan penensulia gains her independence from the dying Ottoman Empire.

Meanwhile, in the Americas, the tedrils of Civil War seem inevitable between the States of America, as the Race for President begins. Already, the Southern States have announced their intentions for succession in the event that the upstart Abraham Lincoln from the newly founded Republican party wins the White House. Farther to the south, Civil unrest also prevails in Mexico where Conservatives and Liberals battle for control of the nation unaware that an Emperor 3000 miles away has already planned their downfall.

And the Age of Imperialism kicks to a start with Africa and Asia the prime battle ground for the nations of Europe, who desire the immense material wealth of these two reigons to fuel their growing Industrial Complexes.

Now the remainder of history must be paved and it is time that you, noble Role-Player, take the reigns of your own desired faction and drive to victory. Make alliances, or shatter them. Scheme amongst your fellow man. Do whatever it takes to secure your nation's place in history and save it from the cauldron of doom and defeat.

Are you ready?

Rules and Regulations

The Rules and Regulations of this forum are quite simple.

Application:

Any guest is permitted to join the game. Simply submit a claim for any currently exsisting nation that has not been previously claimed. Once a Moderator and/or Administrator has confirmed your claim, please go ahead and begin Role-Playing in any of the established In-character threads.

Limit equals one nation per Role-player.

Realism:

To ensure that the general RPing experience is fun and exciting, he highly demand that nations adhere to a certain level of Realism, although an encyclopedic knowladge of the era is not required. If in doubt, Please refer to any Search Engine or Encyclopedia of your choice. That should give you a pretty clear idea of what your nation is currently capable of and on the occasion may provide you with good Role-Playing ideas. In truth, Realism enhances the role playing experience to a higher level, which is my goal in the Role-Play.

Population and Economics:

Both Population, as well as economics, deals solely with those of your Role-Played nation anywhere from 1850-1870. Furthermore, players are to adhere to the rulings set in place by both the Administrator and Moderation staff at all times. Under no circumstance will this rule be revoked.

Invasion and Colonialism:

Nations may actively Role-Play the invasions of nearby neighbors and other inactive powers. However, for the conflict to be declared legitamite, an Administrator or Moderator is required to Role-Play the opposing force and its leaders.

In the event that the conflict is between two actively Role-Played nations, the conflict will be carried out in a normal manner with each side deciding its own movements, strategies, casualties ect. However, if the conflict develops into an arguement of any sort, a Moderator and/or Administrator has the right to step in and assist in continuing and/or ending hostilities.

Inactivity:

Perhaps one of the greatest problems facing any Role-Play of this sort is the inactivity of nations that have intended to participate. Thus, in an attempt to overcome this problem, the rules for inactivity are simple. If the player of a claimed nation fails to post at least once a week without proper excuse, they will be removed from their post. Furthermore, all players have the right to remove a player from their nation by means of a democratic petition due to inactivity.

Also, in the event that a certain nation is required in an ongoing Role-Play, a moderator or administrator will be assigned to the nation's affairs and will continue that nation's participation in the events in question until the inactive player has returned or another player has claimed the nation.

Ignore Policy:

No ignoring at all. Players who deserve ignoring will generally be deleted on sight. There is no reason you should ignore someone else. In the event a situation occurs, which, under normal NS cirmustantces, requires an Ignore, it will be promptly sorted out by a Moderator.

Administration Staff:

As I imagine that our following will become somewhat large, it is obvious that a Moderating staff is needed to aid the Administrator in his duties of managing the Role-Play.

If you are interested in such a position, please feel free to telegram me, detailing your interests along with any credentials you may have. I intend to only have the finest of players in these positions so do not feel bad if your application is rejected.

Currently, there are two Moderator positions open. As time goes on, more may be added.

Moderators:

Other Regulations:

General rules on godmoding and flaming applies. Administrators have the right to Delete on Sight (DoT) and the moderators have the right to warn or enforce their powers when the occasion deems them neccisary. However, in the event that a Moderator and/or Admin has been observed over-extending their powers or inflicting un-neccisary rulings multiple times, they will be removed of their moderating status.

Furthermore, all OOC chat is to be kept within the 'OCC' thread at all times and political debates/comments within both the OCC or IC sections is strictly prohibited, as this category tends to lead to flaming and further arguements.

If you wish to comment on someone's actions in an IC thread in an OCC fashion, please either Tg the player in question or put up a topic of discussion in the OCC Thread where it can be adressed properly.

Active Nations

Africa

Asia
The Ottoman Empire (Europen Union)
Japan (Naktan)
Europe

The Netherlands (Lachenburg)
France (Hevena)
Russia (Palixia)
Spain (Philanchez)
Prussia (Breitenburg)
Great Britain (Agonnoga)
Sardinia-Piedmont (Voxio)
Norway-Sweden (Rea Dan)
The Two Sicilies (Ticitus)
Rumania (Guffingford)
Austria (Allemande/NO)
North America
United States (Elite Battle Hordes)
Canadian Confederacy British Protectorate (Canadstein )
Oceania

South America

Unclaimed Nations

Africa

Ethiopia
Morocco
Orange Free State
Transvaal Republic
Liberia American Protectorate
Asia

China
Japan
Siam
Persia
Afghanistan

Europe

Portugal
Belgium
The Papal States Under French Occupation
Venice Austrian Protectorate
Switzerland
Denmark
Bavaria
Hanover
Saxony
Serbia
Montenegro
Greece

North America

Mexico
Guatemala
Honduras
El Salvador
Costa Rica

Oceania
Australia British Protectorate
New Zealand British Protectorate
South America

Colombia
Ecuador
Venezuela
Brazil
Bolivia
Chile
Argentina
Paraguay
Uraguay


Factbooks and News Threads

The Netherlands Factbook and Events thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10450871#post10450871)
French Factbook and Events Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469572)
Norway-Sweden Factbook and Events Thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469736)
Japan Factbook and Events Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10484505#post10484505)
Prussian Factbook and Events Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10490054#post10490054)

Other In-Character Threads

In-Character Diplomatic Thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10454993#post10454993)
Austrian Military Reforms (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=470507)
Elite Battle Hordes
18-02-2006, 19:37
I wanted to be Prussia, but since the other German nations are playable as well there is little hope of eventual unification. So, I guess I will be the United States.
Lachenburg
18-02-2006, 19:45
Confirmed.

And as for German Unification, it's possible, but it will be more difficult.
Florida Oranges
18-02-2006, 20:03
Well, it's 1860 isn't it? Start of the Civil War? Why not split the U.S. into two parts, the Union and the Confederacy? Because personally, I'd like to play the Confederacy.
Lachenburg
18-02-2006, 20:11
Well, it's 1860 isn't it? Start of the Civil War? Why not split the U.S. into two parts, the Union and the Confederacy? Because personally, I'd like to play the Confederacy.

Well, technically, the Confederacy wasn't formed until February of 1861. However, if you are really keen to play as the Southern States, I suggest you contact the current player of the United States and work something out.
Lachenburg
18-02-2006, 21:51
"We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist."

- Queen Victoria
Europen Union
18-02-2006, 23:06
I would like too join as The Ottoman Empire
Hevena
18-02-2006, 23:27
This looks interesting. I'd like to be France.
Lachenburg
18-02-2006, 23:39
Both confirmed.
Palixia
18-02-2006, 23:52
I would like to be Russia.
Lachenburg
18-02-2006, 23:53
Confirmed.
Europen Union
19-02-2006, 00:26
how do i begin?
Philanchez
19-02-2006, 00:50
Seems interesting. Ill take Spain.

No Drake, Im not going to invade Portugal again.
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 03:10
Seems interesting. Ill take Spain.

No Drake, Im not going to invade Portugal again.

Hehe, Confirmed.
Agonnoga
19-02-2006, 03:12
I'll take Great Britain.
Breitenburg
19-02-2006, 03:17
I'll be Prussia. Yay Germany(in a few hundred years)!
Palixia
19-02-2006, 03:56
I'll try to make a map... also can I be an admin/mod!
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 04:27
Great Britain and Prussia Confirmed.

I'll try to make a map... also can I be an admin/mod!

Thanks alot.

As for the Moderator position, I'll TG you with my decision.
Voxio
19-02-2006, 05:51
I would like to play the Kingdom of Sardinia.

It could take a few days for me to get a factbook together though since I'm working on my scholorship applications.
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 17:15
I would like to play the Kingdom of Sardinia.

It could take a few days for me to get a factbook together though since I'm working on my scholorship applications.

Don't worry about it.

Confirmed.
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 18:52
“Give me a woman who loves beer and I will conquer the world”

- Kaiser Wilhelm I
Rea Dan
19-02-2006, 19:56
Lachenburg, I kinda expected you to be Italy. Oh well, I will claim the mighty Empire of Sweden-Norway.
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 20:37
Lachenburg, I kinda expected you to be Italy. Oh well, I will claim the mighty Empire of Sweden-Norway.

Confirmed.
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 22:59
"Imperialism is an institution under which one nation asserts the right to seize the land or at least to control the government or resources of another people."

- John T. Flynn
Titicus
19-02-2006, 23:21
Could I be the kingdom of the Two Sicilies?
Lachenburg
19-02-2006, 23:38
Go ahead.
Canadstein
19-02-2006, 23:48
Canada.
Lachenburg
20-02-2006, 01:12
Confirmed.
Hevena
20-02-2006, 02:34
I have created my fact book. It is here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469572).
Philanchez
20-02-2006, 03:20
I have also made my main thread here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469574).

And just a heads up I will be gone from tuesday through thursday on a ski trip.
Rea Dan
20-02-2006, 03:22
Here (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10456432#post10456432) is the beginnings of my factbook.
Lachenburg
20-02-2006, 19:48
"As a general rule the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information."

- Benjamin Disraeli
Guffingford
20-02-2006, 19:51
Romania or bust.
Lachenburg
20-02-2006, 20:02
Romania or bust.

Confirmed.
Allemande
21-02-2006, 15:46
I'd like to sign up as the Austrian Empire.

(Some of you know me better by my other nom de guerre: Narodna Odbrana. Nonetheless, I'll use this account [Allemande] for this RP.)

As for the rest of you, be warned: there's still a great deal of fight left in the old Habsburg eagle.
Islamic Arab Nations
21-02-2006, 20:03
I would like to join the game as the nation Persia.
Voxio
21-02-2006, 23:35
I'd like to sign up as the Austrian Empire.

(Some of you know me better by my other nom de guerre: Narodna Odbrana. Nonetheless, I'll use this account [Allemande] for this RP.)

As for the rest of you, be warned: there's still a great deal of fight left in the old Habsburg eagle.
Oh God Dammit...now I'll never get Veneto or Tyrol.

Maybe I'll pick another nation to play. With somebody else in control of the Sicilies and NO as Austria I'm just plain screwed here...maybe Abyssinia.
Breitenburg
21-02-2006, 23:42
has the IC thread started yet?
Allemande
22-02-2006, 00:18
Oh God Dammit...now I'll never get Veneto or Tyrol.

Maybe I'll pick another nation to play. With somebody else in control of the Sicilies and NO as Austria I'm just plain screwed here...maybe Abyssinia.<Rubs hands together evilly>

I see my reputation precedes me. Good, very good.

So (pulling in a strategy from another RP in which I have my beloved Austria), could I perhaps offer you assistance in recovering other parts of your dynastic patrimony? After all, you are heir to the possessions and titles of the Jacobite Stuarts and the Carlist Bourbons, are you not <checks geneological tables>?

Or would you prefer to adopt a certain cute little Mexican-American lad I know? My brother Max could always get eaten by Amazonian cannibals or murdered by his crazy wife; you never know...

With Deepest Affection,
Franz Josef

<Demented laughter>
Titicus
23-02-2006, 01:31
hmmm

and Voxio, from what I can tell you always want to be Italy or Abysinnia???

I am Irish but have decided, prudently, that I shouldn't be them just because.
Voxio
23-02-2006, 01:55
hmmm

and Voxio, from what I can tell you always want to be Italy or Abysinnia???

I am Irish but have decided, prudently, that I shouldn't be them just because.
I always want to be Italy because I am Italian and I have some pride in my ethnic group.

The reason why I've liked ethiopia has been a mystery even to me. Could be because I spent an entire RP with the goal of eventually colonizing that nation.
Titicus
23-02-2006, 04:03
but that annoying Ottoman Empire was so pesky, huh, hahah
Voxio
23-02-2006, 06:38
I've been wondering if some of us in europe shouldn't choose a second nation someplace else in the world. I know that it's only a matter of time before we get into a conflict and I'm sure nobody wants to have to start from scratch. Usually they just leave.
Naktan
23-02-2006, 16:59
I would like to join as Japan
Lachenburg
24-02-2006, 03:47
Japan and Austria Confirmed.
Lachenburg
24-02-2006, 03:51
has the IC thread started yet?

Yes, please see the main thread on the first page for more details.
Breitenburg
24-02-2006, 04:07
Okay, so we make announcments there and wars and other things in other threads?
Naktan
24-02-2006, 04:56
Japan's Thread is here...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10484505#post10484505
Allemande
24-02-2006, 19:57
Add to the list of threads: Austrian Military Reforms [AoR] (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=470507).
Titicus
24-02-2006, 22:20
Sicilian Kingdom thread:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10488164&posted=1#post10488164
Lachenburg
25-02-2006, 01:13
"Credit is a system whereby a person who can not pay gets another person who can not pay to guarantee that he can pay."

- Charles Dickens
Breitenburg
25-02-2006, 04:36
here's a factbook about Prussia's military.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10490054#post10490054
Naktan
25-02-2006, 04:47
Other In-Character Threads

In-Character Diplomatic Thread (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10454993#post10454993)

Is this thread open for use? If so, no one has been using it...
Lachenburg
25-02-2006, 17:28
Is this thread open for use? If so, no one has been using it...

Yes. Go ahead and begin posting on it at any time.
Allemande
26-02-2006, 19:37
The Austrian Empire has issued a call for the members of the German Confederation to meet (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10497496#post10497496) in Frankfurt am Main for a conference beginning on May 1st, 1860. Topics for discussion include measures intended to increasing internal commerce, standardise banking systems, promote economic development, assume a unified stance in foreign affairs, and strengthen the existing guarantees within the Confederation of common defence in time of war.

These nations are members of the German Confederation: Austria


Bavaria


Hanover


Saxony


PrussiaThese nations are not members, but their kings also sit on the thrones of principalities that are (the principalities they control in personal union are listed after their names): Denmark (Holstein and Schleswig)


The Netherlands (Luxembourg)A separate thread will be created for this conference.
Breitenburg
26-02-2006, 19:52
The Kingdom of Prussia will attend this meeting. We eagerly await what can come from this meeting.
Allemande
28-02-2006, 07:53
The Austrian Empire has issued a call for all Italian states to meet (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10508078#post10508078) for the purpose of creating an Italian Confederation as called for by the recent Treaty of Zurich; this Confederation would be patterned after the German model.

These nations would be members of the Italian Confederation: The Papal States


Sardinia


The Two SiciliesIn addition, while the following nations would not be members, their monarchs hold the thrones of nations that would be members, giving them the ability to participate in the Confederation (the principalities they control in personal union are listed after their names): Austria (Venetia)(Yes, I know that Venice is listed as a "protectorate" of Austria; it was in fact completely controlled by the Austrians, as Franz Josef I was King of Venetia [it was Venetia-Lombardy before the recent war].)

As with the German Confederation, a separate thread will be created for this conference.
Allemande
28-02-2006, 23:20
Requesting someone to RP the Pope at the forthcoming conference on the formation of an Italian Confederation, unless the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the Kingdom of Sardinia approve my playing him (since the Pope was in close alliance with Austria on many of the issues to be discussed at this conference).

German conference attendees: I've set the date for the Italian conference two months earlier than the one in Italy because Italy's problems are more pressing (March 1st, 1860 vs. May 1st, 1860). Also, although I did not mention it at the time, a French representative would be welcome, since France was a party to the Armistice of Villanova and a signatory to the Treaty of Zurich. Such an observer would likely be allowed to address the conference and offer advise, although the final decisions to be reached will be the province of those who are to be members of the Confederation.

Other observers are welcome, but will likely only be able to interact behind the scenes (meaning that you can RP side meetings with other parties and issue comments, but you can not address the conference formally [and don't bother trying to do something arrogant, like striding to the podium and "demanding" to be heard; your delegate will be removed by the gendarmes and expelled from the proceedings, just like in RL]). The exception would be if the prospective members believe that an outside observer has something positive to offer.

So, to reiterate: Italian conference now, German conference soon (and be glad there are no Balkan or Baltic Confederations ... yet).
Titicus
28-02-2006, 23:29
well, I had believed that the Papal States were more in line with France at this point, almost a protectorate, but it dones't bother me too much
Neo Imperial Japan
28-02-2006, 23:40
Mine if I have China??
Allemande
28-02-2006, 23:49
The conference in Rome, dedicated to the creation of an Italian Confederation is about to begin (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10510794#post10510794).
Allemande
28-02-2006, 23:54
well, I had believed that the Papal States were more in line with France at this point, almost a protectorate, but it dones't bother me too muchFrance wavered back and forth between support for the church and opposition to it, playing a double game; after the defeat of Austrian arms in 1859 - with French help - opened the door to a considerable expansion in Sardinian-Piedmontese power (which Napoleon III had certainly not intended - the situation got away from him), Pope Pius IX became considerably less enchanted with Napoleon III.

I'll post an observation by a foreign diplomat made at this time which might help clarify the matter (although I may not get it up tonight).

Hey! We're keeping OOC comments in OOC! Excellent!!!
Voxio
01-03-2006, 01:17
well, I had believed that the Papal States were more in line with France at this point, almost a protectorate, but it dones't bother me too much
I'm gonna support the use of the French player as the pope.
Naktan
01-03-2006, 03:37
I'm gonna support the use of the French player as the pope.

[ooc: funny thing...someone already probably noted it, but in another RP, I play the Papal States in the Napoleonic Wars...and Sardinia and Naples were at war with each other...and I called for all "good Catholics" to end the madness...I saw Austria's post here and I thought this was the Napoleonic Wars...whew...]
Kilani
01-03-2006, 03:52
I'll take Mexico...Time to take back Texas.
Naktan
03-03-2006, 04:33
[what year is this now?]
Allemande
03-03-2006, 16:38
1860, I believe.
Mysami-Ngoto
04-03-2006, 16:09
I would very much like to join this game thing, but don't know how. Does your nation have to be at a certain level of advancement, or has this game reached the stage where only known and respected players can take part?

Yours in the spirit of friendly inquiry,

Kasima
Defuniak
04-03-2006, 16:43
Can I have Portugal? I will be King Fernando II. I have the flag of the time as well, and I am researching it's history right now.
Kroando
05-03-2006, 02:16
Hello, I was interested in joining this RP, however not in the typical sense of claiming a nation... actually, if I could get into contact with the current RP'er of Great Britain or another nation of that category, I was hoping to be able to RP as a renegade General in Africa. If this is immpossible, ignore me, if not, I will TG the current British RP'er with my plans.
Elite Battle Hordes
05-03-2006, 22:13
United States Factbook:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10531996#post10531996
Kroando
06-03-2006, 01:25
I have spoken with Britain, he has ok'd my plans. I have a half-assed post up, which is by no means finished. Just a heads up.
Elite Battle Hordes
06-03-2006, 05:53
By the way, does Mexico honestly think it has a chance at getting back Texas?
Vivliotheke
02-04-2006, 13:23
Can I be Greece?
Warta Endor
02-04-2006, 13:42
Can I take Transvaal?
Elite Battle Hordes
02-04-2006, 18:56
Unfortunately it seems this thread is dead. Huh, rhymes.
Warta Endor
02-04-2006, 19:09
To bad, seemed to be nice though.