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The Military-Industrial Complex of West Barack and East Obama | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Retired Delegate of Fachumonn | Lol, you never know. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Santichushari | I’ve been listening to a lot of Doctor Prats lately. Only music new now. Could be more in the future, but who knows! I’ll maybe find some more new music eventually. Alcantaria and The most serene republicans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Tsardom of Lura | Oh, I love Eurovision too! My top 6 have been my recent Spotify loops from this year, comprised of: saudade, saudade - MARO (Portugal) Einswenn, Alcantaria, and The most serene republicans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Rriknor of Einswenn | That's literally my anti-top this year :D It's always interesting to observe the wide range of tastes during the contest. Regardless of preferenes, this year was quite nice in regards of number of entries that I generally liked or liked quite much. But regarding overall organisation and maintenance, the only good thing Italy provided was digital arts/graphic designs of the show. Even the postcards were poor and boring :( The best host among the latest was Israel which made it all be fun except for the cringe Madonna's performances Dragging back to the music itself, I also liked the vibe Romania had on stage, the pleasant voice of the Swiss guy (I find 0 televoting points unfair), the general staging of Australia, the lights of Greek performance, and the softness of Icelandic song. It was sad to see Israel (among some others) not to get qualified because he can actually sing good. You also mentioned Ireland which, I believe, was also robbed by not to get into the Final. Alcantaria, Jutsa, Lura, and Phillip isle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The World Machine of Shwe Tu Colony | FFXIV soundtrack blasting Also utaite groups. Lura and The most serene republicans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Populgoverne of Alcantaria | Lately I have been listening to what I assume is a rock band (not a style I'm very used to listen to) from Brazil called Rosa de Saron. Some great songs I like of them are Baile das máscaras, Marcas or A Fênix. Regarding Eurovision, even if I didn't like Spain's song (my own country XD) I was very surprised to see how many 12 points we got from the jury, it has been 10 years since Spain has had a decent position and I had absolutely no hope in getting to the top 10, much less top 3. I have to recognize however the great performance she did, even if I don't like the song. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Rriknor of Einswenn | As a non-Spanish viewer I enjoyed her performance, it was really descent and glorious for me. Maybe too vulgar for more conservative folks but nevertheless she did share the energy and has been shining brighter than Rihanna’s diamond. I truly think Spain may be rightfully proud of Chanel. Alcantaria, XXURBANXX, and Lura | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The most serene republicans | Oh yeah I've heard of them, they're kind of a big reference in brazilian christian rock/metal. Never actually listened to their stuff though. Wooow, here's a name I haven't heard in a while... Einswenn, Alcantaria, Nation of ecologists, and The Forest of Aeneas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The United Mangrove Archipelago of Ransium | I’m always happy to see another successful WA author grow out of Forest. :) Jutsa, Ruinenlust, Uan aa Boa, Canaltia, and 7 othersRoless, Lofia, The most serene republicans, Kase, Station 8, The Forest of Aeneas, and West Barack and East Obama | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
via Portugal | The Empire of Herya | Hey there my friends! I'd just like to remind you that you still have 2 weeks to submit a text or story about your NS country as part of the Lusitanian Games (remember you can make a submission in english and another in portuguese). This part of the interregional contest we designed with other regions like Europe, 10000 islands and Forest is directed to those who love RP and wish to tell a short but insightful tale (or any other type of text) about the idealized country you've built and its people which you, as their beloved leader, rule. You also have time to submit photos in our photography contest and a flag as part of the flag design one. You can read all about it here: Is the camera rolling? Let's do this then! Welcome to the First Edition of the Lusitanian Games (or Lusitaníadas in our oh so tongue-twisting Portuguese). In a never-seen-before attempt, Portugal, Europe, Forest and 10000 Islands came together to offer a fun and engaging time for all the NationStates multiverse: a cultural competition! Consisting of three seperate competitions - Writing, Photography and Flag Design - we hope these games may bring forth some peaceful banter and aid in the strengthening of bonds during such turbulent times. Without further ado, let the games begin! How can I participate? Regardless of your region, status in the WA, heck as long as you have a pulse you may join any of the three competitions we have in store for you! Tournaments
Submission's Deadline FINISHED! Jury: Ofiussia (Portugal); The Union Empire (XKI); Logar (Europe) Submissions:
For the Portuguese Competition:
The nations who wish to join must write a story regarding either an event or a simple story set within their NS countries. This part of the competition will be divided in two seperate sections: one for English-written stories. Regarding the texts themselves, these must be written out in a dispatch in the respective language of the competition the writer wishes to join (they can submit up to 1 in each). All text formats are allowed (poetry, prose...) and there is no word limit. Plagiarism and hate speech will not be tolerated in a submission (though hateful topics may be explored in the narrative). In the English competition a jury composed of players from different regions will give out four different thematic awards to the best texts: best scenery, best story progression, best character development and best plot; As for the Portuguese one, a poll will be conducted in Portugal for its citizens to choose the best text out of the bunch. Once finished, submissions must be sent via telegram in a dispatch to: Results of the English Competition (Mean of the Judges' Scores, 1 to 10 scale)
Results of the Portuguese Competition
Submission's Deadline FINISHED! Jury: Astartia (Portugal); Totaristan (Portugal); Uan aa Boa (Forest); Wille-Harlia (XKI) You will be able to compete in 4 different categories, submitting up to 2 photos taken by you in each one: Filters will be permited for the photos, but their impact on the quality of the pictures will be taken in account. Plagiarism won't be tolerated. The 3 best pictures from each category will be chosen by a multirregional juri, to whom you must send your pictures with links (you might wanna use imgur) or in other available mediums that facilitate the jury's work. Results for each competition
Submission's Deadline FINISHED! Jury: Alentejo and Algarve (Portugal); Jutsa (Forest); Pilipinas and Malaya (Europe); Markanite (XKI) The participants will be encouraged to submit one original design - and with absolute thematic freedom - with the following limitations:
The submission of the flag design must be done in the same way as the photography one, sending the design to all the members of the jury, which will select the 3 best designs. Results
Medals per Region*:
*Photography medals weren't taken into account given only Portuguese nations participated Anything else? We'd really like if there were lots of you participating and hope that you will try and have fun with us! Jutsa, Uan aa Boa, Lofia, and The Forest of Aeneas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Realm of Lofia | Welcome to the region, XXURBANXX, Jongun, Yuban, Drone 10, and Ecolaria. btw, Ecolaria, your flag looks sooo cute~ Jutsa, Mount Seymour, Ruinenlust, Canaltia, and 5 othersRakavo, Tiplomecja, Ecolaria, Kase, and The Forest of Aeneas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Republic of honk | It’s time for geese | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Realm of Lofia | Yeah, it's geese time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Verdant Gardens of Prusmia | *honk?* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The United Sovereign Queendoms of Rhodevus | As a Canadian, we must both to our goose overlords OH YEAH MR KRABS, The Forest of Aeneas, Furilisca, and Republic of honk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Republic of honk | Honking time. Indeed bow to the overwhelming might of the Branta canadensis goose! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Veltvalen | *Drops a goose into Forest in return for the one Prusmia dropped in TNP* *Runs away* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bigfoot valley | Grr | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Principality of The Forest of Aeneas | Honk. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Palmyaarain warships | peace was never an option🔪 Lofia, OH YEAH MR KRABS, and York Zionia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nation of ecologists | I'm currently going through another Led Zeppelin phase, so I almost constantly have their songs playing in the background. I also listen to a lot of music by Muse, though their style of progressive/space rock is a bit niche. Jutsa, Ruinenlust, Uan aa Boa, Northern Wood, and 3 othersLofia, Difinbelk, and The most serene republicans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Realm of Lofia | Speaking of music, I was thinking of setting our regional anthem recently. I'm leaning more towards Celtic music that has forest vibes like https://youtu.be/akt13KLnJyg "Forest Folk" by Adrian von Ziegler . Though Celtic rock would be nice too. By the way, congratulations to The Forest of Aeneas for their passed GA resolution #611 "End Collective Punishment"! Ruinenlust, Northern Wood, Nation of ecologists, and The Forest of Aeneas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Principality of The Forest of Aeneas | Thanks :D -- On another note, I'd urge a vote against the at-vote GA proposal. It's rushed, needs more work, and also partially plagiarised. I'd support a proposal like this in principle, but as I said on the forum: Firstly, 1.a mandates 'the right to be tested for serious illnesses the crime victim may have been exposed to during the act of the crime'. However, the exposure during that crime may have had nothing to do with the crime. For example, if someone tries to shoot someone at a mall but fails, and a bypasser happens to have a serious transmittible illness, the crime victim is likely to have been exposed to that serious illness during that crime, even to a bypasser having a serious transmittible illness had nothing to do with that murder attempt. Moreover, I am concerned by the use of the word 'may'. I may have been exposed to Transmittible Serious Illness 69420 because there is the off chance that my neighbour has it. That is unlikely, but I still 'may' have, and it is certainly within the realm of probability. This is impractical and cries for the moon. 1.c is also a meaningless requirement. While the accused cannot 'directly' contact the crime victim, they may do so 'indirectly'. For example, they may hire someone to pass a message to the accused, while this resolution stands in blissful ignorance. Moreover, I'm confused as to why the definition excludes those who are charged with 'another crime that occurred as a result from the same occurrence or incident'. In nations where self-defence is illegal, for example, a member state can exclude crime victims from their mandates if they make even the smallest effort at self-defence. Mount Seymour, Ownzone, Ruinenlust, Uan aa Boa, and 6 othersNorthern Wood, Lofia, Zerphen, Neptunian Military Administration, Nation of ecologists, and The most serene republicans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
via Osiris | The KRUSTY KRAB of OH YEAH MR KRABS | Good morning Neptunian Military Administration, The most serene republicans, York Zionia, Belevia, and 1 otherThe Forest of Aeneas |