Guest cartman Report post Posted January 11, 2003 The Democratic States of Blaspemy "Rape the Rich to feed the Poor" UN Category: Democratic Socialists Civil Rights: Average Economy: Developing Political Freedoms: Good Location: The TSM Alliance The Democratic States of Blaspemy is a small, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed population of 12 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt. The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 38%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry. All tarrifs have been abolished, euthanasia is legal, it is illegal to make racist remarks in public, and showpopotamuss are considered a delicacy. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Blaspemy's national animal is the showpopotamus, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the maseta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 11, 2003 I was trying to be diplomatic, people. And Strong Bad went off and did all of that without me even knowing about it until those Gay Alliance people told me about it. Although a war sounds like it's interesting, to read at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gimmick Poster.com Report post Posted January 11, 2003 I posted I was going to invade on the slow ass message board over there. That's warning enough. Besides, they were pissed at us first, for no reason, except that we wouldb't support their issues and form an Alliance with them. Why not invade them and wage a war (of words)? It's better than just sitting around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArchiteck Report post Posted January 11, 2003 I'll go and have a friendly conversation with them...no harsh words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted January 11, 2003 How does war work in NationStates? I thought it didn't exist? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 11, 2003 Son of a bitch...someone already took the name I wanted (SHODAN), and they even have a custom SHODAN flag. Hopefully that person forgets about the game after 21 days. OK, here's my nation: http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index....nation=_shodan_ (this doesn't reflect my rl politics) Is anyone going to read this Jennifer Government book that the game is based on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted January 11, 2003 Depending on how much it costs, I'd read the book. Although it'd have to wait until next quarter since I'm already several days behind in my reading for class this quarter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 11, 2003 I'm moving this to games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted January 12, 2003 But... I don't visit the games folder? Damn you areacode, forcing me to expand my horizons and whatnot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted January 12, 2003 Location: The TSM Alliance The Rogue Nation of Grindcore is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Defence, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 15%, but much higher for the wealthy. An almost nonexistent private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry. Crime is a problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Grindcore's national animal is the roach, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the joint. ------------------------ Just so you all know, I'm running drugs through your countries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HollywoodSpikeJenkins Report post Posted January 12, 2003 Location: the South Pacific The Republic of Spike Jenkins is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt. The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 37%, but much higher for the wealthy. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Spike Jenkins's national animal is the dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the money of hollywood. Drug Laws = BAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 12, 2003 I leave for a day and the thread is moved! I've probably got eight more telegrams from the Gay Alliance people. DAMN YOU NEW X-BOX FOR MAKING ME FORGET ABOUT TIME!!! I was up until 6 this morning playing Sega GT 2002... so tired... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArchiteck Report post Posted January 12, 2003 The Rogue Nation of Archscryption "No riches without pain you lazy scum!" UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists Civil Rights: Few Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Rare Location: The TSM Alliance The Rogue Nation of Archscryption is a small, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 18 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources." The enormous, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Defence, and Education. The average income tax rate is 25%. A robust private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Retail. Genetic researchers have been expelled, gambling is outlawed, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, and punitive tariffs protect local industry. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, despite the fact that it is difficult to make it through a day without breaking one of the country's many laws. Archscryption's national animal is the legendary black lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the imported vodka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 12, 2003 How does war work in NationStates? I thought it didn't exist? The way I understand it, you have to roleplay your wars (in the forums, or via telegrams or whatever), so there's no actual in-game war system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted January 12, 2003 How does war work in NationStates? I thought it didn't exist? The way I understand it, you have to roleplay your wars (in the forums, or via telegrams or whatever), so there's no actual in-game war system. Thats so gay that even the gay alliance would be ashamed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kahran Ramsus Report post Posted January 12, 2003 The Empire of Kahran UN Category: Corporate Police State Civil Rights: Outlawed Economy: Thriving Political Freedoms: Outlawed Location: The TSM Alliance The Empire of Kahran is a tiny, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed. The small, corrupt, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 4%. A substantial private sector is led by the Soda Sales industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Furniture Restoration. Crime is a problem. Kahran's national animal is the grizzly bear and its currency is the dollar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 13, 2003 Anyone gotten the same issue twice yet? I just got Organ Harvesting again, it was my first issue also. Oh, and roleplaying the wars is fucking STUPID. Sheesh, I could just say "My country has fired a gigantic rubber chicken at your country and flattened it. Oh, and we had sex with all of your mothers. They were disappointing. Oh, by the way, I win." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Will Scarlet Report post Posted January 13, 2003 I have had a few of the same issues twice. Heck, I believe I ended up getting one about corporations giving money for elections like three times. I finally took a stance in hopes of getting it out of the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 13, 2003 The strange thing is that I didn't dismiss it the first time, nor have I dismissed any issue so far. I feel I always need to take a stance on everything. After all, I need to have a country worthy of being the TSM Alliance's UN Delegate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted January 13, 2003 That happened to me with the last two issues I had. An organ donation one and the nudity one, which was my first issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kahran Ramsus Report post Posted January 13, 2003 I'm the most extreme nation in the TSM Alliance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 14, 2003 How did you manage that in less than a day? I guess I never realized how well that Repo Man philosophy works. And yeah, this game would have been a lot better if they had implemented some kind of in-game war & economy system. I can enjoy a certain amount of role-playing (I'm "playing" SHODAN from the System Shock games), but I get bored when you have to role-play everything. Just let me launch nukes & send spies without having to write out a whole fucking fanfic about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CED Ordonez Report post Posted January 14, 2003 Does anyone have the link to Earth:2025? I can't nuke the beejeezus out of anyone in NationStates, and I really have the urge to go nuke the beejeezus out of somebody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 14, 2003 http://games.swirve.com/earth/ I'm still learning how to play, but it seems to be more of the kind of strategy game that I like (with research & stuff). I'm #2630 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted January 14, 2003 Earth: 2025 has far more things that a real country would do. I still like NationStates, but Earth: 2025's war options are much more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArchiteck Report post Posted January 15, 2003 Well with nationstates...you can just spend a few minutes with...(unless you RP) Earth 2025 requires a lot more attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EricMM Report post Posted January 15, 2003 Is Earth:2025 as fucked up as Nationstates? I've spent the last 20 minutes trying to decide on one of my issues, but it often says page not found or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 15, 2003 Earth: 2025 has a much higher learning curve. I think once I get used to it, it'll turn out to be pretty easy, but it takes a while to figure out what's going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 15, 2003 NationStates is perfect for me, because I really can't stand strategy games. Also, the black screen of the site is less psychologically pleasing than the white screen of NationStates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted January 15, 2003 I wonder if your population increases at a faster rate if you approve the human cloning issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
