NationStates Jolt Archive

IC Thread: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=567757

Hey, just wanted to say I had an idea for a REALISTIC past tech RP, for people who are tired of fantasy or who's religions forbid them from playing games with demonism in it. If you wish to join, please state country/kingdom/tribe name, your major military(Melee, Archery, or Other). The larger your nation is at the start, the lower tech points it will have. I request a map maker to make a map with the following regions marked on a fictitious continent, in parentheses are the sizes of these regions. For an IC note, the support level is also on the side:

The Open Lands(large)(5)
The Nerkan Forests(medium)(8)
The Rimmed Mountains(large)(5)
The Predominal Tundra(huge)(3)
The Lush Plains(tiny)(9)
The Hill Country(small)(7)
The Keret Mountains(medium)(6)
The Heather Fields(small)(9)
The Golden Flats(large)(10)(NOTE: ONLY 1/4th OF YOUR COUNTRY MAY BE HERE)

Below is the sign-up sheet.

country/kingdom/tribe full name:
short name:
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other):
secondary military:
specialist military:
starting size(from a scale of 1-10):
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash):
government explanation:
history:


The Kingdom of Chernoblyark
Location: The Rimmed Mountains
Population: 40,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 5,000 UC(Translates into 20,000 Local Currency)

The Empire of Nerka
Location: 3/4 The Nerkan Forests, 1/4 The Golden Flats
Population: 25,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 6,500 UC(Translates into 35,000 Local Currency)

The Dread Kingdom of Mortongoth
Location: The Lush Plains
Population: 30,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 6,000 UC(Translates into 25,000 Local Currency)

The Speik Republic
Location: The Hill Country
Population: 35,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 5,500 UC(Translates into 25,000 Local Currency)

The Serene Republic of Heirosoloa
Location: The Predominal Tundra
Population: 35,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 3,500 UC(Translates into 15,000 Local Currency)

The Republic of Rechburg
Location: The Predominal Tundra
Population: 35,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 3,500 UC(Translates into 15,000 Local Currency)

The Realm of Celtica
Location: The Nerkan Forests
Population: 10,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 4,500 UC(Translates into 25,000 Local Currency)

The WatchGuard of Ravea
Location: The Heather Fields
Population: 20,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 5,000 UC(Translates into 30,000 Local Currency)

The Great Empire of Anemos
Location: The Nerkan Forests
Population: 25,000,000
Average Treasury Income per Month: 5,000 UC(Translates into 29,000 Local Currency)

Current Nation Relations:
Cherobl-Nerka = Trade route and Alliance

Current Striking Distances:
Mortongoth may attack Nerka, Chernoblyark, Speik, Celtica, and Ravea
Nerka may attack Chernoblyark, Mortongoth, Speik, Celtica, and Ravea
Chernoblyark may attack Nerka, Mortongoth, Speik, Celtica, and Ravea
Speik may attack Chernoblyark, Nerka, Mortongoth, Celtica, and Ravea
Rechburg may attack Heirosoloa and Ravea
Heirosoloa may attack Rechburg and Ravea
Celtica may attack Chernoblyark, Nerka, Mortongoth, Speik, and Ravea
Ravea may attack Chernoblyark, Nerka, Mortongoth, Speik, Rechburg, Heirosoloa, and Celtica
Anemos may attack Chernoblyark, Nerka, Mortongoth, Speik, Ravea, and Celtica

Resources:

Stone, Iron, Fruit - Chernoblyark
Fruit, Wheat, Silk - Nerka
Fruit, Vegetables, Wheat - Mortongoth
Vegetables, Heather, Stone - Speik
Strengthened Stone, Heather, Iron - Heirosoloa
Strengthened Stone, Heather, Iron - Rechburg
Fruit, Wheat, Ash Wood - Celtica
Heather, Ash Wood, Fruit - Ravea
Fruit, Wheat, Ash Wood - Anemos

country/kingdom/tribe full name: The Kingdom of Chernoblyark
short name: Chernoblyk
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee
secondary military: Cavalerii de la Domnul
specialist military: De Rangers
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 7
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): The Rimmed Mountains
government explanation: Ruled by a king and his council of Bishops
history: Began as a group of tribes that were united under one banner soon becoming a large, civilized nation.

country/kingdom/tribe full name: The Nerkan Empire
short name: Nerka
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee
secondary military: The Nefushaten
specialist military: The Dragon Cavalry
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 7
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): 3/4 the Nerkan Forests, 1/4th The Golden Flats
government explanation: Run by a Consul, a Congress, an Emporer, and an Advisory.
history: Created when the tribes of Viel and Keil won the Mammoth War, joining together to create Neirk, which eventually joined with the neighboring nation of Erka, creating Nerka.

kingdom: The Dread Kingdom of Mortongoth
short name: The Dread Kingdom
primary military: Cavalry
secondary military: melee
specialist military: The Wraith Union (assasins plus super soldiers)
starting size: 6
region: The Lush Plains
government explanation: ruled by the Lord Mortongoth as a dictator
history: started out as a small tribe but due to excellent military conqured more land untill becoming one large nation.

All accepted.

bump

((OOC: How far back is this? Are we talking Roman, medieval, or the late 1700's?))

can i be the main evil guy?

@GWO: Roman
@Charzak: Sure, you make our first post in the IC thread when we get one more player. You can invade somebody and it'll start our game.

Is this purely point based

No, it's RPing.

bump

Hey Rithian, what'cha think about rolling your PT rp into mine?

Sorry, I don't do magic.

Not everyone uses magic in my rp. Only a few, far as I can tell at the moment...

I meant, I'm a Jehovah's Witness, I don't do magic RPs at all.

Bump, Also, I changed the first post so that nations are listed, your populations are listed, your currency is listed (Mortongoth, before you ask, Dictators usually have low Local Currency) and your resources are listed. I also put which nations you may attack.

I meant, I'm a Jehovah's Witness, I don't do magic RPs at all.

...ok.

What was confusing about my post?

Ehh. Why not. It seems like it would be a lot harder to God Mod if you can't use WMDs.
Official Kingdom Name; The Serene Republic of Heirosoloa
Short Name; Heirosoloa, the Kingdom of Heirosoloa
Primary Military; Ranged
Secondary Military; Close Combat
Specialist Military; Naval Fleet [Other.]
Starting Size; 3 (If 10 is the largest), 4 (If 1 is the largest)
Region; The Predominal Tundra
Government Explanation; Is ruled by a single King, as well as a legislature that includes the citizens, the nobles, and the religious officials.
History; A fairly young kingdom consisting of three self-independent cities. The kingdom is nature based, much like the mythical Elves. They are an agricultural nation, and they tend to stay near forests as much as possible. They mainly keep to themselves, but rumor has it they are legendary animal tamers, and so they refuse to communicate with the outside world for the protection of themselves and their animals.

I'm not sure if you'll find it interesting, but I'd like to recommend this one, which is already founded, although it takes place in the Ancient rather than in the Medieval Age:

http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=565961

Official Kingdom Name; The Republic of Rechburg
Short Name; Rechburg
Primary Military; Melee
Secondary Military; Cavalry
Specialist Military; Legionaires
Starting Size; 3 (If 10 is the largest), 4 (If 1 is the largest)
Region; The Predominal Tundra
Government Explanation; Ruled by Consul, and Democratic Legislature.
History;
The Republic started out as a collection of tribes that shared a common language and culture. Through the need for common defence and later for economic expansion the tribes gathered together to form the Rechburg Republic.
The Republic of Rechburg is primarily a mercentile nation backed by a small army of fully professional soliders.

I'm not sure if you'll find it interesting, but I'd like to recommend this one, which is already founded, although it takes place in the Ancient rather than in the Medieval Age:

http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=565961

I saw it, it looks *pretty* interesting. Also, roman time is ancient, medieval begins after the Roman's fall.

We are going to need a map, just telling us who we can strike isnt nearly good enough. We need to know who we can trade with and who we can ally with and such things, to do this we need to know where people are.

are we good to go with the IC?

@Charzak: Yep, it's on the front page, make the first post.

@Rechburg: Did you not read the first post? I said I need someone to make a map. I can do a basic one tomorrow with the nations, but I can't do names, just colors.

Yeah I did see that, but as no one was doing anything I was concerned that we would likely crash into each other once we started. But its great you have it in hand.. well done.

country/kingdom/tribe full name:The realm of celtica
short name:Celtica
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other):Ranged
secondary military:Melee (heavy infantry)
specialist military:ranged
starting size(from a scale of 1-10):1 (if one is small)
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash):The Nerkan Forests(medium)(8)
government explanation: A sudo democracy. Elders from each sect (warrior,ranger, farmer, Trader) elect a "king"who has ultimate power for five years.
history:
A roving tribe that settled in the forest. Became isolationist. Uses the forest for protection and food

accepted.

Bump, Heiro and Chernobl, your up.

Country/kingdom/tribe full name:The WatchGuard of Ravea
Short name:Ravea
Primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other):Ranged Cavalry
Secondary military:Cavalry
Specialist military:Other (Assassins)
Starting size(from a scale of 1-10):3
Region:The Heather Fields
Government explanation:Ruled by Guild Lords and merchants
History:At once a simple trading guild, eventually Ravea established itself as a small kingdom in the Heather Fields; ruled by a collection of Guild Lords who have the same amount of power as any noble would, the WatchGuard prefers to trade rather that war. Possessing a small but crack military, Ravea has excellent horse archers and good heavy cavalry, but fields a poor variety of foot soldiers.

With a keen understanding of politics, Ravea is reputed to have a large and terrifying network of spies and assassins, and often gains the advantage through subterfuge rather than brute strength. In the past, the WatchGuard has been more than happy to provide mercenaries for other nations as well.

Cool. The Heather Fields are in the centre of the earth right now(I'm thinking about having a New World in the late-game) so you can be reached by almost everybody diplomatically and militarily. The only people you can't reach is the outlying regions, which are the Keret Mountains and The Open Lands for now.

I suppose that puts me at both a disadvantage and an advantage.

Anyways...glad to be on board!

Awesome. IC thread is in first post, I suggest you make a few allies before we get our evil guys attacking everyone. :{

It has begun.

Yes, it has.

accepted.

awesome thanks. BTW how does tech work?

country/kingdom/tribe full name: The Great Empire of Anemos
short name: Anemos
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee: Spears and large shields with full armour, infantry.
secondary military: Archers, medium armour, large longbows, stationary like spears.
specialist military: Linebreakers, mobile melee, huge swords, medium armour, no shields.
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 3
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): Nerkan Forests
government explanation: Monarchy.
history:The result of the Ragnosian Civil uprising, a large military-orientated force led by High Lord Ilfir Erenthi the First, who has been dubbed the Saviour of the People. Their crusade aims to scour the earth, but... The Anemonian army, after a series of reforms, is now a heavy-infantry orientated force of troops, and the shield wall is the main tactics used in battles. Anemonian battle philosophy does not involve changing the formation to suit the situation, but more comandeering the situation to suit the formation.

Anemos is rules by a High Lord, who is supported by a Triumvirate of Senior Lords.

awesome thanks. BTW how does tech work?

Tech is currently at zero for everyone. If you make large expansions, you will have more people. More people mean more scientists, and so forth. If you have a lower military, you have more scientists, and so forth. Sometimes I just award technologies cuz I feel like it.

Also, to the person who is joining, I will add yours shortly.

sweet what is base tech for this? or should I do some research?

what do you mean by base tech?

what do you mean by base tech?

what kind of tech can we use now? steel, iron, bronze, what types of weapons and armor and accessories (stirrups etc.)?

Iron weapons are allowed, main armor is Chain Mail, however, bronze armor is a lot cheaper and could be used for militia. Helmets can be made out of almost anything we want right now, accept, of course, Iron. Horse-Riding allows a saddle and horse bows(the backward bent bows the Huns used).

country/kingdom/tribe full name: The Great Empire of Anemos
short name: Anemos
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee: Spears and large shields with full armour, infantry.
secondary military: Archers, medium armour, large longbows, stationary like spears.
specialist military: Linebreakers, mobile melee, huge swords, medium armour, no shields.
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 3
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): Nerkan Forests
government explanation: Monarchy.
history:The result of the Ragnosian Civil uprising, a large military-orientated force led by High Lord Ilfir Erenthi the First, who has been dubbed the Saviour of the People. Their crusade aims to scour the earth, but... The Anemonian army, after a series of reforms, is now a heavy-infantry orientated force of troops, and the shield wall is the main tactics used in battles. Anemonian battle philosophy does not involve changing the formation to suit the situation, but more comandeering the situation to suit the formation.

Anemos is rules by a High Lord, who is supported by a Triumvirate of Senior Lords.

Accepted.

Iron weapons are allowed, main armor is Chain Mail, however, bronze armor is a lot cheaper and could be used for militia. Helmets can be made out of almost anything we want right now, accept, of course, Iron. Horse-Riding allows a saddle and horse bows(the backward bent bows the Huns used).

ty dude

This looks interesting.

country/kingdom/tribe full name: Ekrand Kingdoms
short name: Ekrand
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee
secondary military: Ranged
specialist military: Dragoons
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 4
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): Keret Mountains
government explanation: Monarchy.

This looks interesting.

country/kingdom/tribe full name: Ekrand Kingdoms
short name: Ekrand
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee
secondary military: Ranged
specialist military: Dragoons
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 4
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): Keret Mountains
government explanation: Monarchy.

Accepted, I'll add you soon on the front page. Your pop. is 30,000,000. Monthly Income is 4,000 UC(Translates into 20,000 Local Currency). Go ahead and RP on the IC thread.

What good is the money? How does it translate into structures, roads, military and such?

We're not using it yet, so don't worry about it. You'll need it once we start real wars, and your constantly expanding everything. So just stockpile, don't waste it on useless things. Below are some of the things we WILL use it for:


Walls
Technology
Military Training
(The above require UC)

Food
Roads
Enlistment Incentives
City Expansion
Government Salaries
(Above require Local Currency, and are usually taken automatically from your treasury)

I guess I could make the map if necessary. Is it an island, a peninsula, a coast, or land locked? I prefer it have some large ocean nearby because of my specialized navy. You didn't really describe much of the continent, or any of the specific regions of the continent.

A. The place we're in is a whole continent
B. There is an ocean called the Kiliptie ocean.
C. As long as the Heather Fields are in the middle, and The Open Lands on the far side, I don't care.
D. There are two large seas, the Bay of Dragons, and the Flippei Bay

Is it surrounded by the single ocean? Or should only one coast be visible?

Yes, it is surrounded by one whole ocean.

Where are the Lush Plains?

middle of the west of the continent.

cool. How goes the map?

Dunno, ask Heiro.

Ehmeh. I'm sorry to say this, but I'm kind iffy on it. With nothing specified I can't really tell what I'm doing. It's just that I have to include everything connected now. So at first I thought I could place things wherever, but then I realized everything is dictated by those who-can-hit-whos. It would have been a lot easier if the map had been made first. So I'm going to back out on it for now. I might try again later.

Kay, I think we can survive for a tiny while. Then again, some people can't generate brain images,

Alright then. With a push of my sanity I actually got the maps done. However, I screwed over the attacking distances and such. I have one map with named regions, and one without.

I'll edit this post soon with them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/dragonzlair2/mapwithnames.png
Map With Names

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/dragonzlair2/onames.png
Map without names. Enjoy.

OCC
Brilliant maps - what program were you using.

Photoshop Elements.

Cool

Simply enough because I'm bored and Rechburg hasn't responded [HACKCOUGHACK] can I intervene in the brawl between Charzak and Rith? As the big "I'll intervene because we think we're better than you" nation?

Edit; Ahh never mind. When it becomes large enough for my nation to notice and become concerned with I'll hop in. :]

what are you talking about we are not fighting. we are only fighting in the IC thread because that is what my nation does.

Actually, it's between Char and Speik. I just happen to add Speik in because at the beginning we had zip players. But now we got like twenty, I'm trying my hardest to be fair but still let Charzak conquer it.

That's what I'm talking about Charzak.

oh idk i thought it would start out as like my kingdom conquering all the others that had no alliances. then when my nation was big enough i would start attacking those with alliances. could you add the names and locations of the kingdoms to the map cause it is kind of confusing.

mMmmm... kinda interested in this....but im looking for somthing else PT..kinda...

country/kingdom/tribe full name: The PeaceKeeping Nation of Roef
short name: Roef
primary military(Melee, Ranged, or Other): Melee
secondary military: Ranged
specialist military:Melee
starting size(from a scale of 1-10): 4
region(a 1 size is bigger in a lower support level then in a higher one, however higher support levels mean more cash): The Scottish Empire
government explanation: Evil, ruled by King Magruder
history: Started as a gang of sword-masters long ago, than more joined and more, and a nation began.