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N-Day⁹ // Taking Root (Getting Started) // The Potato Alliance
[background-block=#146432][color=#146432].[/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/9QCsTwm.png?1[/img] [size=300][color=white][font=nationstates][/font] [font=Avenir, Georgia]Participation and Preparation![/font] [font=nationstates][/font][/color][/size] [color=white][font=Avenir, Georgia][size=150]A Potato Alliance Preparation Guide[/size][/font][/color][/center][color=#146432].[/color][color=#146432].[/color] [/background-block][background-block=#7FC350][color=#7FC350].[/color] [color=#7FC350].[/color] [/background-block][background-block=#199BAB][color=#199BAB].[/color] [font=Avenir, Georgia][center][color=#ffffff]U S E F U L L I N K S :[/color][/font][font=Avenir, Segoe UI] [size=150][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=news][color=#ffffff]News Page[/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://discord.gg/39BJUu7][b][color=#ffffff]N-Day Discord[/color][/b][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=nukes][color=#ffffff]Your Nukes[/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=faction/fid=49][color=#ffffff]Our Faction[/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=display_region_rmb/region=the_potato_alliance][color=#ffffff]Potato Alliance RMB[/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937507][color=#ffffff]Member Regions[/color][/url][/size] [hr] [/font][font=Avenir, Georgia][color=#ffffff]G U I D E S :[/color][/font][font=Avenir, Segoe UI] [size=150][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=874170][color=#ffffff]What is N-Day? [The Basics][/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937510][color=#ffffff]Ground Rules [Must Read][/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937511][b][color=#ffffff]How to Help (and Prepare!)[/color][/b][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937504][color=#ffffff]The Strategy[/color][/url][color=#7FC350] | [/color][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937513][color=#ffffff]Useful Technology + Tools[/color][/url][/size][/center][/font] [/background-block] [color=#ffffff].[/color] [font=Avenir, Georgia][size=200][color=#096309][b]Basic Information[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120]N-Day is an annual event in NS that pits regional factions against each other in a simulated nuclear war. [b]This year we are joining with many of our ally and friend regions into a joint faction called Potato Alliance.[/b] (Named after [region]Spiritus[/region]' regional obsession, the potato). Whether you are a newcomer or a nuclear veteran, reading and understanding what to do will prepare you for the event and help you both survive and work effectively with your regionmates and our allies.[/size][/font] [font=Avenir, Georgia][size=200][color=#096309][b] Before the event begins:[/b][/color][/size][/font] [list][*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120][b]Familiarize yourself[/b] with the contents of this guide, the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937510]Ground Rules[/url], our [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937504]Strategy[/url], and [nation]Testlandia[/nation]'s guide [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=874170][i]N-Day: What You Need to Know[/i][/url]— all of which are linked to in the header of this dispatch. This guide will focus primarily on how our faction organizes and how we fight effectively, while Testlandia's focuses on the basics of how the simulation works and how to navigate the controls. Understanding [u]both[/u] is essential to success.[/size][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120]Join the [url=https://discord.gg/39BJUu7]Potato Command[/url], our joint N-Day command Discord server. We will be coordinating from there. Coordination is the essence of success in this event, so regardless of your feelings about Discord, the importance of using it (even if only for the event) cannot be overstressed.[/size][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120][b]What to do with puppets:[/b] Puppets (additional accounts besides your main one) are greatly helpful during N-Day and many more experienced or more involved players have large sets that they use. If you have any puppets, [b]you can and should use them[/b] for N-Day. The more nations generating production for our faction, the better. No need to move puppets between regions to join our faction— you can join a faction from any region. [b]Consider taking a look at the [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1937513]Useful Technology + Tools[/url] page if you're using puppets. We've listed there several puppet management addons and scripts to make it easier to manage lots of nations.[/b] If you have such an add-on already, make sure it has all your puppets' information correct so there will be no problems once the nukes start flying.[/size][/font][/list] [font=Avenir, Georgia][size=200][color=#096309][b] Once the event has started:[/b][/color][/size][/font] [list][*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120][b]Join our region’s faction:[/b] this faction will be called Potato Alliance, and a link will be provided to it in the header of this dispatch. Directions to it, once it is made, will also be available in the Discord and on the RMB of the [region]The Potato Alliance[/region] region.[/size][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120][b]Begin production:[/b] What you produce most efficiently, and what role you take in a faction depends on what sort specialty your nation has:[/size][/font] [list][*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120]If you are a Military or Intel Specialist: in the first few hours, create shields (even though this is not your special advantage). Then, when commanders give the order (which will be posted on the Faction page and on the Discord server), you may begin stockpiling nukes. Listen for fire orders from Command. When you get a fire order, target nations which are actively deploying nukes first. Do not launch more nukes at a nation then are needed to bring it to 100% radiation (you get some leeway on this since controls are clunky, but know that it is a potential waste).[/size][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120]If you are a Strategic Specialist: Begin producing shields. Watch the faction page for incoming nukes and prepare to intercept them. Shout out in the Discord if there are too many nukes being targeted for you to intercept them all. Be cautious that you are intercepting incoming rather then outgoing nukes. Additionally, if you see nukes being targeted at regions we are allied with, report it to Command, and you may be asked to intercept them as well.[/size][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120]If you are an Economic Specialist: Begin stockpiling production. Unless told otherwise your role is exactly the same as that of a Strategic Specialist, but you may need to help offensively as well, so you should keep up to date on what's needed and familiarize yourself with the instructions for each role.[/size][/list][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120][b]Check the faction page:[/b] Our faction page will have a mini-World Factbook Entry at the top stating vital information, including [b]our current targets, our allies and current do-not-targets, and any special instructions[/b] from the Potato Generals. Make sure to keep up-to-date on this as it will change.[/size][/font] [*][font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120][b]Coordinate with your factionmates:[/b] Coordination is the determining factor in how successful a faction is and how effective you are at contributing to your faction’s success. Sharing information with our factionmates is the best way for us all to know what we should be doing, what others are doing and what we need to be prepared for. While you are online and actively launching or shielding, make sure you are on the Discord, telling others what you are doing. It is [b]extremely[/b] important that you do this. [/size][/font] [font=Avenir, Segoe UI][size=120]The only reason you should not join the Discord is if there is a technical issue with you connecting to the service. If so, you can still follow along on the Regional Message Board of [region]The Potato Alliance[/region]. However, you may find yourself excluded from much of the action because response times over the RMB simply aren't quick enough.[/size][/font][/list] [size=30][i]Adapted with permission from the material of long-time Potato Alliance member Somyrion <3[/i][/size]