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Turbeaux wrote:

Lake of fur, Neubauten has made some excellent softer music in more recent years. This is my favorite Neubauten song of all time:

Die Befindlichkeit Des Landes

https://youtu.be/i3dzy-y1xI8

Lovely lyrics too!

The Lay of the Land
Across the scarfaced terrain
slowly disappearing
only phantom pain remains
Scarcely audible foul laughter seeps out
from the red Info Box
making some turn quietly in their graves

Nothing but future ruins
material for the next layer

Mela, Mela, Mela, Mela, Melancholia
Melancholia, mon cher,
Mela, Mela, Mela, Mela, Melancholia
floats over the new city
and over the land

Over the control centres
over the stubble fields of concrete
over the secret net of bunkers
refusing to be wiped out
Marlene go home!
also over the Marlene-Dietrich-Platz

The new temples are already cracked
future ruins
one day grass will also grow over the city
over its final layer

Mela, Mela, Mela, Mela, Melancholia
Melancholia, mon cher,
Mela, Mela, Mela, Mela, Melancholia
floats over the new city
and over the land

In the lascerated sky
flown to bits by the jets rehearsing
she hangs with widespread wings
sleepless and with frozen gaze
pointed at rubble
behind her the future piling up
slowly she flies higher and higher
at last surveys the entire land
What is the lay of the land?
What is the lay of the land?
What is the lay of the land?
What is the lay of the land?

All of these go onto the Bar's juke-box. Every time a song or group in mentioned in a region where I can see it, I throw them onto the playlist.

Turbeaux wrote:

The friend that I went to that concert with has a huge Neubauten logo tattoo on his arm. I am not the tattoo type personally but if I ever get one it would probably be that logo (it looks really cool even if you do not know the band).

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It's a cool logo, yes. This is the cover of the 12" single that includes Sand.

Blixa Bargeld's influence on the music which backs Nick Cave's lyrics is almost always apparent.

Lake of fur wrote:

All of these go onto the Bar's juke-box. Every time a song or group in mentioned in a region where I can see it, I throw them onto the playlist.
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It's a cool logo, yes. This is the cover of the 12" single that includes Sand.

Blixa Bargeld's influence on the music which backs Nick Cave's lyrics is almost always apparent.

The Carny

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - The Carny

^{https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33YM-rZ8qKs}

"And no-one saw the carny go
And the weeks flew by
Until they moved on the show
Leaving his caravan behind
It was parked out on the south east ridge
And as the company crossed the bridge
With the first rain filling the bone-dry river bed
It shone, just so, upon the edge
Away, away, we're sad, they said

Dog-boy, atlas, mandrake, the geeks, the hired hands
There was not one among them that did not cast an eye behind
In the hope that the carny would return to his own kind
The carny left behind a horse, all skin and bone
That he named "Sorrow"
And it was a shallow, unmarked grave
That that old nag was laid
In the then parched meadow

And it was the Dwarves that were given the task of digging the ditch
And laying the nag's carcass in the ground
While boss Bellini, waved his smoking pistol around
Saying, "The nag is dead meat"
"We can't afford to carry dead weight"
While the whole company, standing about
Not making a sound
And turning to the Dwarves perched on the enclosure gate
The boss says, "Bury this lump of crow bait"

And the rain came hammering down
Everybody running for their wagons
Tying all the canvas flaps down
The mangy cats growling in their cages
The bird-girl flapping and squawking in the round
The whole valley reeking of wet beast
Wet beast and rotten, sodden hay
Freak and brute creation
All packed up and on their way

The three Dwarves peering from their wagon's hind
Moses says to Noah, "We shoulda dugga deepa one"
Their grizzled faces like dying moons
Still dirty from the digging done
And Charlie, the eldest of the three, said
"I guess the carny ain't gonna show"
And they were silent for a spell
Wishing they'd done a better job of burying Sorrow

And the company passed from the valley
Into a higher ground
The rain beat on the ridge and on the meadow
And on the mound
Until nothing was left, nothing left at all
Except the body of Sorrow
That rose in time
To float upon the surface of the eaten soil

And a murder of crows did circle round
First one, then the others flapping blackly down
And the carny's van still sat upon the edge
Tilting slowly as the firm ground turned to sludge
And the rain it hammered down
And no-one saw the carny go
I say it's funny how things go"

Nick Cave is great! I like The Birthday Party and Grinderman along with The Bad Seeds.

Sacara wrote:

Does anyone recognize the phrase "Screwed, blued, and tattooed"?

Yes. An old colloquial expression for a navy sailor (I don't fully know why, but that's how I've heard it used). It has evolved over time, I think, and may have accumulated other meanings, become slang for being "cheated, robbed and beaten".

[edit: The Urban Dictionary has a colorful example of usage, "You're one of us now you scurvy dog, no woman will have you, there's no life left but the sea. You're Screwed, Blued and Tattooed."]

Xd i was inactive for some time, but hows everthing going in the forest?

Where is "the forest" located actualy.
As we are playing on earth, i would like to make a map of all our nations>

But i need to know where on earth we are located.

Ironic Remarks wrote:

Thank you for thinking of us ;)

Ironic Remarks is still here, but I must confess that I don't often find the time to read the RMB.

I particularly love your pretitle and flag.

Sadly another WA old-timer, 3 year old nation The Hanging Gardens of My Comfortable Bed, also CTE'd this week.

Mahbaleb wrote:

Where is "the forest" located actualy.
As we are playing on earth, i would like to make a map of all our nations>

But i need to know where on earth we are located.

Welcome back. There's already a map of Forest, although where on earth (or perhaps where in the multiverse) the region is remains an undecided question.

Maps of Forest[Depreciated]

by Areulder

This is the old dispatch for the forest map, the new one can be found at page=dispatch/id=1267182

nations featured on the map

Brellach Velkia and the Islands Forniphiliac limbo of inabilis Latusgardd Mozworld Taco Respublic Ransium Altmer dominion Lompe steen haha Calenmor Altmer dominion Hyrule and Lorule Zwangzug Sapnu puas The united socialist democracy Montmorencia Uan aa Boa Errinundera Chilledsville Canaltia Froenburg Gil zardon Bilsa Ruinenlust The Cypher Nine Ypogegrammeni Feladria Caracasus Lord Dominator Tauride Fredelig-fjord Dest oritio Tauride Oiseau Frieden-und Freudenland Dwardossa Aeterno tranquillitas Eryndlynd Lammas Forest turtle Mount Seymour The new bluestocking homeland Esterild Turbeaux The void territories Lon Kra Con Valenverio Kawastyseli Terrabod Forgotten Beauty Sierra brava Isbjorn Maerenne Bava PaeraniBlon GreCosonaKarockEntitizeGreater jewish mamlakahBagionaCoranovaPlifteYahuaThe eternal first orderVerdant HavenWantevoloMotukairangiRivienlandAurignaKannapNew ladaviaJutsaShimertaHediacranaThe southern cascadian statesNovian RepublicsLarifienKeilersmoorSand pointPenguinmattlandThe totem poleCrowaciaAlpenburgUfoOrdandHerotriaTrakarPapliaKaiselandSierra crystalHyon deltaOipientaKuchGroenwald

Can I get onto the map?
Forest's map operated on an opt in basis. Any nation wishing to join the regional map must have a regional Influence rating of 30 SPDR or higher. You can check your regional influence here. Influence is a measure of a combination of World Assembly endorsements and length of time spent in a region. Nations below 30 SPDR must wait until they reach that level before applying.

How big can I be?

You may not request an area for your nation larger than approximately 500 by 500 pixels (a 500×500 box is located on the bottom right of the map for reference) on the full uploaded map scale unless you have 100 SPDR or over. If you surpass 100 SPDR and would like to request a larger size, please telegram the cartographers with your new request.

What Else Can Be Requested

You may request a specific size for your nation so long as it is below the requirements listed above. You may request a specific location, access to a river, water, landlocked status, etc. so long as it is within reason. If you would like your nation in a specific location on the map, please check on the biome map[pending] to make sure that its climate matches that area appropriately.

The cartographers reserve the right to refuse to add or to edit any nation or feature on the regional map.

The Form

Please use this form to send your application to the head cartographer Areulder.

Nation name:
Capital city:
Climate/biome:
Location if you have a preference:
Significant geographical features (mountains, rivers, etc.— and where they are located):
Any maps of your nation you wish to share with the cartographers:
Any other information or requests:

Read dispatch

If you'd like to be on it you should contact Areulder as per the instructions in the dispatch. You need a few more points of influence to qualify for a space, but you should reach the required level in 3 days.

In other news, the winner of the recipe poll is

which will now feature in the recipe collection of Christmas region. Congratulations The southern cascadian states!

Hello, Forest! I'm here to chew bubblegum and remove the silence. And I'm all out of bubblegum.

Regarding the Quote of the Fortnight, why does snow only love the trees and fields in the high latitude forests and not the lower ones? This is a blatant case of latitudism by the snow! I demand snow start falling in lower latitude forests! Everyone with me now; latitude equality!

Uan aa Boa wrote:

I particularly love your pretitle and flag.

Sadly another WA old-timer, 3 year old nation The Hanging Gardens of My Comfortable Bed, also CTE'd this week.

Welcome back. There's already a map of Forest, although where on earth (or perhaps where in the multiverse) the region is remains an undecided question.

Maps of Forest[Depreciated]

by Areulder

This is the old dispatch for the forest map, the new one can be found at page=dispatch/id=1267182

nations featured on the map

Brellach Velkia and the Islands Forniphiliac limbo of inabilis Latusgardd Mozworld Taco Respublic Ransium Altmer dominion Lompe steen haha Calenmor Altmer dominion Hyrule and Lorule Zwangzug Sapnu puas The united socialist democracy Montmorencia Uan aa Boa Errinundera Chilledsville Canaltia Froenburg Gil zardon Bilsa Ruinenlust The Cypher Nine Ypogegrammeni Feladria Caracasus Lord Dominator Tauride Fredelig-fjord Dest oritio Tauride Oiseau Frieden-und Freudenland Dwardossa Aeterno tranquillitas Eryndlynd Lammas Forest turtle Mount Seymour The new bluestocking homeland Esterild Turbeaux The void territories Lon Kra Con Valenverio Kawastyseli Terrabod Forgotten Beauty Sierra brava Isbjorn Maerenne Bava PaeraniBlon GreCosonaKarockEntitizeGreater jewish mamlakahBagionaCoranovaPlifteYahuaThe eternal first orderVerdant HavenWantevoloMotukairangiRivienlandAurignaKannapNew ladaviaJutsaShimertaHediacranaThe southern cascadian statesNovian RepublicsLarifienKeilersmoorSand pointPenguinmattlandThe totem poleCrowaciaAlpenburgUfoOrdandHerotriaTrakarPapliaKaiselandSierra crystalHyon deltaOipientaKuchGroenwald

Can I get onto the map?
Forest's map operated on an opt in basis. Any nation wishing to join the regional map must have a regional Influence rating of 30 SPDR or higher. You can check your regional influence here. Influence is a measure of a combination of World Assembly endorsements and length of time spent in a region. Nations below 30 SPDR must wait until they reach that level before applying.

How big can I be?

You may not request an area for your nation larger than approximately 500 by 500 pixels (a 500×500 box is located on the bottom right of the map for reference) on the full uploaded map scale unless you have 100 SPDR or over. If you surpass 100 SPDR and would like to request a larger size, please telegram the cartographers with your new request.

What Else Can Be Requested

You may request a specific size for your nation so long as it is below the requirements listed above. You may request a specific location, access to a river, water, landlocked status, etc. so long as it is within reason. If you would like your nation in a specific location on the map, please check on the biome map[pending] to make sure that its climate matches that area appropriately.

The cartographers reserve the right to refuse to add or to edit any nation or feature on the regional map.

The Form

Please use this form to send your application to the head cartographer Areulder.

Nation name:
Capital city:
Climate/biome:
Location if you have a preference:
Significant geographical features (mountains, rivers, etc.— and where they are located):
Any maps of your nation you wish to share with the cartographers:
Any other information or requests:

Read dispatch

If you'd like to be on it you should contact Areulder as per the instructions in the dispatch. You need a few more points of influence to qualify for a space, but you should reach the required level in 3 days.

In other news, the winner of the recipe poll is

Southern Cascadian States' Official Warm Apple Pockets Recipe!

by Palos heights

Cascadian Warm Apple Pockets

"Warm, delectable, and aromatic - apple pockets are the perfect treat on a cold fall or winter day." - The southern cascadian states

Ingredients: 1hr 6 servings

• 3 sweet apples -- peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 tablespoon flour

• Pinch of salt

• Milk

• 1 unbeaten egg

• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon of apple pie spice

• 1 (15 ounce) package prepared, unbaked pie crust, thawed
  

Directions: Prep: 20min Cook: 40min

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. In a bowl, toss apple slices together with sugar, flour, salt, apple pie spice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.

3. Lay pie dough flat on a lightly greased baking sheet. Pile apples on one side of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush border and opposite half side of dough with milk. Fold dough over apples, being careful not to over-stuff or the dough will tear. Fold over edges and pinch together to seal. Cut several small slits in the top of the pocket with a sharp knife, then brush top with beaten egg.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until flaky and golden brown. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Read dispatch

which will now feature in the recipe collection of Christmas region. Congratulations The southern cascadian states!

I like to thank those who voted for me, it is an honor to represent this region. There were many great recipes to choose from, I thought Uan aa Boa's Vegan Roast was a great representation of the theme of this region as were many others. Once again thank you.

Seachia wrote:

Hello, Forest! I'm here to chew bubblegum and remove the silence. And I'm all out of bubblegum.

Silence-Be-Gone Inc.™

by Techolandia

Silence-Be-Gone Inc.™ is the only surviving silence-breaking company in The South Pacific. It gained a monopoly by performing corporate raids on the other two silence-breaking companies.
It has recently begun to expand its operations into the embassy regions of The South Pacific. Recently, it has been growing quickly in Conch Kingdom.

Employees

• Techolandia: President

• Coalition of longitude: Vice President

• Aidenfieeld: Employee

• Midand: Employee

• Zuhayrian: Employee of the Conch Kingdom division

• Canaltia: Employee of the Forest division

• Seachia: Director of foreign silence-breaking

• Concrete Slab: Employee

• New herdon: Market-creating specialist

• Grater Tovakia: Employee of the Lands End division

• The third british empire: Employee of the Conch Kingdom division

• New constitutional order: Employee of the Conch Kingdom division

• Turbeaux: Employee of the Forest division

• West vrginian empire: Employee of the Conch Kingdom division

Read dispatch

O7 the company.

Why on earth did I agree to lead a nation? This was a terrible idea. I'm going to stage my death and start a new life as a ski resort manager in Cosona.

NS++ is cool for puppet management (Except when you are in a puppet and forget, causing you to re-like many posts. N1xon is me.) but I do not like how it messes up the order of RMB posts.

Turbeaux wrote:

NS++ is cool for puppet management (Except when you are in a puppet and forget, causing you to re-like many posts.N1xon is me.) but I do not like how it messes up the order of RMB posts.

It's Godsend during N-day. I would not have had fun without NS++.

Turbeaux wrote:

NS++ is cool for puppet management (Except when you are in a puppet and forget, causing you to re-like many posts. N1xon is me.) but I do not like how it messes up the order of RMB posts.

Haven't used NS++ in a couple years, it feels like, has it received any updates or is it the same as it has been?

Farewell, the Hanging Gardens of My Comfortable Bed, may your bed ever be comfortable and verdant.

I tend to keep an eye on the residency ratings; it's bittersweet that I'm up to 25th. Lot of good nations lost to the aether.

Eryndlynd wrote:

Farewell, the Hanging Gardens of My Comfortable Bed, may your bed ever be comfortable and verdant.

I tend to keep an eye on the residency ratings; it's bittersweet that I'm up to 25th. Lot of good nations lost to the aether.

I've had a similar experience. When I arrived, I was 186 out of 186, by looking at the history. Now I'm up to No. 32, and I'm in the top 9% in the region. That means that just over 150 of those 186 countries from the day I joined have either left (temporarily or permanently), or have cte'd. It's strange to think of. And only nine nations have residency that is double mine. And I still feel like I don't know what I'm doing sometimes, lol.

Edit:
I did some quick math, and I found this breakdown of residency for Forest:

8+ years: 1 (i.e. Ransium (9.78 years))
4-8 years: 9
2-4 years: 31
1-2 years: 63
180 days - 1 year: 55
90-179 days: 28
30-89 days: 156 (lol Z-Day)
0-30 days: 55 (not bad for the last month)

Those of y'all using NS++, what browser do you run it in? Last thing I was able to find discussing it, people we're complaining it no longer works in any of the browsers I have.

Verdant Haven wrote:

Those of y'all using NS++, what browser do you run it in? Last thing I was able to find discussing it, people we're complaining it no longer works in any of the browsers I have.

Google Chrome.

Verdant Haven wrote:

Those of y'all using NS++, what browser do you run it in? Last thing I was able to find discussing it, people we're complaining it no longer works in any of the browsers I have.

I remember using it for Chrome, and I stopped using it because certain parts had become broken and hadn't been fixed for months.

Kannap wrote:

I remember using it for Chrome, and I stopped using it because certain parts had become broken and hadn't been fixed for months.

Worked fine for me on Chrome, but admittedly, I turned a lot of things off in the settings. I liked the RMB non-autoscrolling.

Uan aa Boa wrote:

There's already a map of Forest, although where on earth (or perhaps where in the multiverse) the region is remains an undecided question.

If Forest is on Earth why is there so much uncharted wilderness?

Turbeaux wrote:

If Forest is on Earth why is there so much uncharted wilderness? It could be on a parallel Earth with no satellites I suppose.

disregarding all the nations in Forest with exceptional space programs?

Cosona wrote:

disregarding all the nations in Forest with exceptional space programs?

That just occurred to me so I edited that out of my post.

Turbeaux wrote:

If Forest is on Earth why is there so much uncharted wilderness?

Unless "uncharted" has a different meaning on this version of Earth...

Picture it. To have a registered country, a grid must be spread across the entire country, with a properly labeled x and y axis on the end. There is a constant struggle between the "civilized" nations that adhere to these standards, and the purists that refuse to conform to the rest of the world. There are wars, assassinations, and entire spy rings based around trying to convert one side to the other, all of which goes unbeknownst to the general populous, due to the misinformation campaign. Both sides portray the other as unorganized savages, one labeling the other's land as simply "charted" and "uncharted" respectively, to make it seem that one side is objectively better than the other, due to how "organized" their side is.

Or, you know, Forest has so much respect for nature, we left a large portion of it untouched, and therefore uncharted, but that's a little hard to believe in my opinion.