NationStates Jolt Archive

A friend recommended the site and I think it's great and interesting. I'd love to be able to play the game(s) but I honestly don't know where to begin. I would love it if someone could be my trainer so-to-speak and help me get things rolling I guess. I know there's a lot to read but I'm more of a bullet point person, not wordy.

I've joined the UN. My nation is Melbatoast and I've had a few issues. So far thats about all I've tended to. I want to be active darnit!:p

Please send me a TG. Thank you.

Thank you. You all are too kind and helpful.

:rolleyes:

Gameplay goes pretty slow if you haven't noticed.

Truly... the best way to learn to play NS is to explore on your own. And sit down and read the stickies at least minimally.

I hate the amount of time it takes for issues to be resolved... we could all do so much more if the legislature legislated in about, say, half an hour.

Welcome, Melbatoast. RPing can be found in the International Incidents and NationStates, regular talk and debate can be found in General.

A good way to start is look for a very active region and get involved on the regional boards. Then find a RP on the II boards for newer folks where you can learn as you RP. Also, make a factbook or info sheet on your nation to futher develop the game, like on NSwiki of freewebs.

I hate the amount of time it takes for issues to be resolved... we could all do so much more if the legislature legislated in about, say, half an hour.
No, no, no. There's no challenge in that. Where'd be the fun in shaping up your nation in a mere week? Besides, issues are 5% of the game. The real joy of NationStates is roleplaying with other nations, developing a background for your own, opening storefronts to do some trading, etc.

No, no, no. There's no challenge in that. Where'd be the fun in shaping up your nation in a mere week? Besides, issues are 5% of the game. The real joy of NationStates is roleplaying with other nations, developing a background for your own, opening storefronts to do some trading, etc.
No.... the real joy of NS is running a region, plotting in politics and talking to your friends. ;)

Hmm, I thought the fun was invading other regions and boasting about it on their own WFE. ;)

LOL NS is what you make of it.

Welcome, Melbatoast. RPing can be found in the International Incidents and NationStates, regular talk and debate can be found in General.

More fun, I've found, in the UN.

A good way to start is look for a very active region and get involved on the regional boards. Then find a RP on the II boards for newer folks where you can learn as you RP. Also, make a factbook or info sheet on your nation to futher develop the game, like on NSwiki of freewebs.


That's good advice. Thank you. Do you have any that you could recommend? I'm trying to start my own because I'm pretty sure that there are tons of others out there just like me, new to the game and hoping for more help. Thought maybe we could all come together and help out each other as a team.

There are so many regions in NationStates. I find that it is best to find one that is pretty active, but not with too many people. If there are too many nations, then its kind of hard to interact with everyone in the region. If there are somewhere between 10 to 30 nations, then it is better because you can be able to know the nations in your region better.
Or, if you have other friends playing nationstates, you could always create your own region with them and encourage other newcomers to come join.

There are some really funny ones too!:D

No.... the real joy of NS is running a region, plotting in politics and talking to your friends. ;)

"No true NS joy comes from driving your enemies before you, plundering their goods, and hearing the lamentaions of their women-folk":p
Excelsior,
Sen Horatio Sulla