The Rejected Realms

Slatos Empire wrote:

What do you guys think of Elon buying Twitter. I personally think it's an improvement to an already deteriorating site

I'm genuinely curious about what he might do with the place.

Slatos Empire wrote:

Does NS have less new players in the summer?

Traditionally, yes. In NationStates, this is known by many as "The Summer Lull."

United Kong wrote:

Did you know McDonald's once created bubblegum-flavored broccoli

Did you know McDonald's Japan once had Nintendo make employee training software using a Nintendo DS game? They were carefully distributed to store owners all across Japan. The games all required passwords which were determined by each individual store owner. They even came with a unique McDonald's DS design. They became the rarest Nintendo DS' and DS games in the world, leaking out in small numbers to very dedicated collectors. Most of which did not have the password needed to get past the title screen. The few who did kept the contents of the game to themselves so as to maintain the game's value. The game usually sold at auction for upwards of $3000 (US.) I know what you're thinking, "Three grand for McDonald's employee training software? That's absurd!" And you are right, but it's also a piece of gaming history. I mean, McDonald's Japan trained employees with a freakin' Nintendo DS! It's such a Japan thing to do, lol. Somewhat recently, a YouTuber that focuses on preserving game history got his hands on a real, genuine physical copy of the game (with password,) which had to be smuggled through both Japan and US customs because it was during the pandemic, and dumped the rom so everyone can have it for free. It's not quite so rare anymore, but it's kinda cool.

Garthirr wrote:

What about breadism?

The Bread Scale of Approval (inspired by A Leaf on the Wind) is more than enough. Although summoning hordes of the UnBread during Halloween is encouraged.

CHOOSE NOW

A: Canada

B: USA

C: The Great DPRK!!!!

Ant Union wrote:

You have more level than me but I still win in a challenge lol.
ant
anty

He's only got one level on you. It's not much. Now if you were to defeat me at your current level, that would be incredible.

Hoffania wrote:

There are a few, but they seem to have quieted down recently. However, we cannot delete you, we can either 1. Wait 28 days for your nation to be deleted, or 2. Break a site rule and have a mod delete you. I don’t recommend either course of action, as our community is pretty nice! Just try to stay off the RMB if you see an argument crop up-obvious tells are posts that are 30+ lines in length, made either by COPPAtilism or Pre-Christian Persecuted People
Are you kidding me? TRR hasn’t seen this many nations since the Great Puppet War of 2019!

I didn’t double post, shut up

No dude, no arguments, it was just another rather primitive way in judging someone’s abilities, their moral strength, their potential to get into occult should they choose it. Very crude way, and understandably rude, but options were limited. Found out a few in Reddit (even if controlled by government, got to meet a few personally), whom i am in touch with, thought I check with youngsters ( above 18 (hopefully but apparently at least one was younger I think but not my fault on that)) here and determine how much the future of the planet and all cultures are down the drain.

It would had been easier meeting physically, I could have seen peoples horrible side in an instant. But it is not preferable these days due to covid and the fact that USA is worse than fascist orthodox states in social aspects.

Oh well, at least moral compass of a few westerners is much better than those in the Middle East. The middle easterners are proud of what has happened in the past and would proudly repeat that if situation similar arises. That does not seem in the west. But that maybe because the sample size of the west is much greater than Middle East, whom I have gauged their actual nature personally. Possibility is, the actual nature of most westerners might be the same with few exceptions and same for those living in the Middle East. But oh well, interesting experience. Now I might just observe different posts till I get busy, which I have started to be.

I may or may not have remembered my main nation's password

Guys, i know that some people like me joined NationStates for drew durnil, who has joined thanks to him?

(because i joined bc of him too)

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There, and now vote!

[quote=hoffania;47601749]Question of the Day!
How will next year start out?[/ quote]
getting top 3 for IA in TRR :)

i did the quote wrong :(

Hobbubobbia wrote:

I'm confused, are you saying you're an anarchist or that you don't support any extant forms of government

based Rousd

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, 100000 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:

Lusitanian Games

by The Captora de Cartas of Portugal Digital

Para consultares a versão portuguesa deste despacho clica aqui

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!

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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

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Tournaments

Submission's Deadline 7th of June

Jury: Ofiussia (Portugal); Haivon (XKI); The Union Empire (XKI); Logar (Europe)


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 (he 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:

• All the judges, for the English competition

• Our Minister Alentejo and Algarve, for the Portuguese competition.



Submission's Deadline 21st of June

Jury: Peterandia (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:

• Black and White photos

• Photos of national monuments and landmarks

• Animal photos

• Free category

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 or in other available mediums that facilitate the jury's work.



Submission's Deadline 7th of July

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:

You can only use up to 4 colours and in this set of 4 you can only use one of the following {green, red, blue}. Coat of arms and others like it must abide by the same rules.

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.

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Anything else?

We highly recommend you join our discord server where you can keep up with the latest news on the event!

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Read dispatch

We'd really like if there were lots of you participating and hope that you will try and have fun with us!