NationStates Jolt Archive

Link: http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?act=idx

What is the NationStates Draftroom
The NS Draftroom is a forum dedicated, primarily, to the critique of NationStates weapon designs; although, the forum mostly focuses on "modern technology", there is also critique of "future technology" write-ups. Our goal is to improve the realism (the word realism, of course, being relative in the world of NationStates) of the designs being put through the game and to, simultaneously, educate the designer on the product he or she is trying to put on the market or manufacture in his or her nation. To date, the NS Draftroom has been used by NationStates' largest armament designers to get their write-ups thoroughly analyzed and, most of the times, improved. For example, the "Ground Warfare" forum includes an estimated 700 topics (and 8,600 replies).

The boards also include areas where you can discuss ideas and concepts, as well as argue the merits of something compared to something else. You can also discuss strategy and tactics, as well as look at historic examples and argue about history. On the NS Draftroom, we also talk about real life military technology so that it can be properly applied to the NationStates game. Our process of "education" is composed of three main sections: Library (compendium of third-party information is the best title to describe it), NS Informatives (articles written by our membership which are fully cited) and Interviews (interviews with other designers). Off topic discussion includes a forum for talk on NationStates itself, general discussion and world politics. The board also includes an "International Mall", meant to be the nexus for military storefronts.

The boards are highly active, with 325 members currently in its ranks and nearly 70,000 posts.

Link: http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?act=idx

Joined XD

Also, I've wanted to ask, but, how do I know if my design has been 'Draftroom approved'? Is it when ppl stop critiquing the design, or are happy w/ my redesign?

Sorry, I know this is probably stupid to ask...

Also, I've wanted to ask, but, how do I know if my design has been 'Draftroom approved'? Is it when ppl stop critiquing the design, or are happy w/ my redesign?


It's not a stupid question, and it's honestly hard to tell. Sometimes, you think your design has gone through the NS Draftroom and then later on somebody else will bring something else up. The NS Draftroom won't make the design perfect; something else may come up later. But, it will try its best to help you fix the most glaring "errors".

It's not a stupid question, and it's honestly hard to tell. Sometimes, you think your design has gone through the NS Draftroom and then later on somebody else will bring something else up. The NS Draftroom won't make the design perfect; something else may come up later. But, it will try its best to help you fix the most glaring "errors".
so, can i add a little handle on my draftroom designs that says [reviewed by NS draftroom] or something? because i know some ppl stamp theirs w/ 'Draftroom approved'

Yea, I mean if everyone else does it...

Yea, I mean if everyone else does it...
thanks. i just don't want someone from the draftroom calling me out and going all Sgt. Hartman on me...

I've done a few things on NSdraftroom, but for now the only thing I want to do is a Pataari version of the S Tank, and nothing beyond that really. xD

but for now the only thing I want to do is a Pataari version of the S Tank, and nothing beyond that really. xD


Then do it. ;)

For the Lulz. Maybe a less fail version of the Chauchat will be tried as well.

I fully support this thread! The Draftroom will completely change the way you play this game, I guarantee it.

Another voice in support. The Draftroom is really, really useful.

Bump.

I joined the NS Draftroom, and I didn't even get a lousy T-shirt.

>.<

Before I post my designs here I have them screened on the draftroom. If you're into NS weapon designing I would highly recommend that you sign up.

I don't design stuff, but I'd still recommend the draftroom and only buy from draftroom approved designs.

Some people have said draftroom doesn't allow things that are "cool" this is untrue, the draftroom simply ensures equipment could actually work realistically.

The Nakil MBT, one of if not the most popular NS MBT's is a "cool" draftroom design, the AVIR Mod III weapon system is another "cool" popular draftroom design, further still the ACI-77 Atratus/TF-70 Shukusei 7th Generation Air Superiority Fighter is another popular draftroom design.

I notice the only people who really talk bad about draftroom are those who get butthurt when they get told their lulzy fail designs wouldn't work.

I notice the only people who really talk bad about draftroom are those who get butthurt when they get told their lulzy fail designs wouldn't work.

Though I would highly recommend the draftroom, I don't think this is true at all. Perhaps in a plurality of cases, but certainly not all of them.

I don't design stuff, but I'd still recommend the draftroom and only buy from draftroom approved designs.

Some people have said draftroom doesn't allow things that are "cool" this is untrue, the draftroom simply ensures equipment could actually work realistically. I agree with this sentiment. Designs that get "moderated" by the Draftroom really improve quality of designs of vehicles (which saves us from people saying "mai tankz cant b diztroid bye miselz, u nid a nook duh!eleven1!!")

I notice the only people who really talk bad about draftroom are those who get butthurt when they get told their lulzy fail designs wouldn't work.

I like the draftroom myself, as a concept and in practice (although activity seems to have declined to the point where nobody's bothered to complain much about any of my, uh, two designs yet). It's just certain people who use it (actually, they don't use it much anymore, I've noticed) and its associated IRC channel who tick me off.

The channel isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be.

Maybe now it's not. I haven't been back there to check in awhile.

I notice the only people who really talk bad about draftroom are those who get butthurt when they get told their lulzy fail designs wouldn't work.

Or those who flame incessantly and are kicked for it.

The Macabees, how about some credit where credit is due, please? After all, I created the original Draftroom. :rolleyes:

The Macabees, how about some credit where credit is due, please? After all, I created the original Draftroom. :rolleyes:

The original advertisement mentioned this, and you told me to remove any link between you and the new Draftroom. So, I stopped mentioning it.

The Nakil is only realistic if the math error that made it have four times as much armor as it should was fixed.

The Nakil is only realistic if the math error that made it have four times as much armor as it should was fixed.

"Four times"? The issue with the armor was largely resolved with the Nakíl 1A3, which in the write-up explained how the armor was improved, but then the RHAe ratings were not increased (which shows that nobody was really paying attention to begin with, or nobody really cared).

Or those who flame incessantly and are kicked for it.

The Macabees, how about some credit where credit is due, please? After all, I created the original Draftroom. :rolleyes:

That's not a flame, most people do only talk bad about the draftroom after they get upset because their "uber hover/flying/submersible nuclear powered tank design" got shot down

As for the IRC thing,why would you let someone you dont even really know upset you? We make jokes on eachother all the time, its like water on a ducks back. I mean Preston and Govindia get joked on all the time but doesn't discourage them, roll with the punches man.

"Four times"? The issue with the armor was largely resolved with the Nakíl 1A3, which in the write-up explained how the armor was improved, but then the RHAe ratings were not increased (which shows that nobody was really paying attention to begin with, or nobody really cared).

I told you walls of text is what really sells equipment on II, that and fancy lineart pictures.

Or those who flame incessantly and are kicked for it.

The Macabees, how about some credit where credit is due, please? After all, I created the original Draftroom. :rolleyes:The original advertisement mentioned this, and you told me to remove any link between you and the new Draftroom. So, I stopped mentioning it.Oooo, catfight!

Ladies, down with your purses! This is going to be fought with your bare assets!

What?

I also say go here. The people at the NSD are helpful as long as you are willing to accept constructive criticism.

Bump

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The NSD is an excellent resource for all kinds of technologies and military organization, tactics, and strategy. It gets two thumbs up from me.