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Here in Forest we aren't exactly an active roleplay region, you could join the discord for possible roleplay. I believe there is some roleplay in there. If you want to get onto the map Edit: Glad to have you here as well! Atsvea, Zerphen, Middle Barael, Garbelia, and 3 othersGreater Morvonia, Grenviron, and Fthia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Though I do not normally pay much attention to Security Council legislation (I prefer the policy-focused GA over the gameplay focus of the SC), I urge everyone to vote against the current SC injunction. I myself supported it initially, and it certainly sounds positive with no wider context, but apparently this injunction was proposed by a Defender force who then proceeded to ignore the will of the native nations and the region's leader, who has since revoked their endorsement. More info can be found here: Again, though I do not normally care much about R/D and SC happenings, I do not like subterfuge, especially when it relies on popular good wishes for the liberation of a raided region to circumvent the will of the natives and launch a coup d'état. Thank you to Ridgefield for informing me of this, and good luck on your embassy proposal! You're proving a useful and benevolent ally already! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 It Would Be Really Funny Let’s get the obvious one out of the way; it would be extremely hilarious to condemn TCB. Why? Simple. Because Condemning them would irreversibly change their reputation towards a more negative light, effectively screwing them over. That is where the funnies would come from. My fellow sadists agree that messing over other people for the fun of it is very humorous. Especially messing with the reputation of a big region (like TCB) would undoubtedly induce giggles across the globe. Too Many Commies I hate commies, you hate commies, we all hate commies. Unfortunately TCB is filled with a lot of them. Nine out of seven researchers agree that the world was better off without communism, that is why it is important that we stop the spread of it; and the only way we can stop communism is by Condemning TCB. Then, and only then, can freedom and democracy be achieved.
They’re Brainwashing Our Children TCB is inherently left-wing. As such, it means that they are brainwashing our children. Filling their brains with dangerous ideas, such as health care and public education. It gives me the chills just thinking about it. Allowing them to continue on could spell disaster for the future. However, if we Condemn them now then their still may be hope that the next generation won’t be doomed. They Caused Global Warming Little known fact, but TCB has an air force. This Air Force is rather large, and contributes towards global carbon emissions. This means that TCB is indirectly directly responsible for global warming. Condemning then is the only repercussion that would be satisfactory.
I Said So Let’s face it, I am the most epic nation ever. So when I say you should do something, you should probably do it. I am so cool in fact, that I posted a definitely real gif of definitely me walking away from a definite explosion, definitely not looking back at it. That is how awesome I am. And if you believe I am awesome (voluntarily or otherwise), you’ll support my notion to Condemn The Communist Block. (The previous essay was a Joke™ from OrcTech®, All Rights Reserved) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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We don't have a formal citizenship process here. As long as you are a nation of Forest, you are considered a citizen and are able to vote in *most* of our votes. However, there are some votes that we have that require World Assembly membership, such as our elections for Forest Keeper in every March and September as well as amendments to our Constitution. If you would like to--and assuming you have no other nations in the World Assembly elsewhere--you can learn more about the World Assembly on NationState's FAQ page here: page=faq#WA Once you do that, I encourage you to endorse our World Assembly Delegate On that note, welcome to Forest! This is a very thoughtful, welcoming, and inclusive community, so I'm glad that you've sought us out and come to join :] Esterild, Jutsa, Atsvea, McClandia Doge 2, and 2 othersGreater Morvonia, and Forest Lagene | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Squeak, squeak. Hello to you in the great greenout, that being the Forest. We are the Visit us, if you like. We are peaceful vegetarians enjoying the good things in life. You are our equals and we hope to be yours. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Following new legislation in Ratmen, all recreational drugs are legal. Y'all are enjoying the good things in life alright lol. Welcome to Forest! Einswenn, Rhodevus, Calenmor, Jutsa, and 6 othersAtsvea, McClandia Doge 2, Zerphen, Greater Morvonia, Forest Lagene, and Ratmen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We thank you for the welcome and would like to remind every man and mouse to enjoy responsibly. First, do no harm to oneself nor the other. A good principle which saved many a nation, including us. Let me let you in on our origin story. A very long time ago spanning countless generations of you and me a cataclysm of great impact affected the environment of our land. A terrifying force had been unleashed upon nature in great numbers containing a beast within that irreversibly altered the very nature of our people. This was never readily apparent to us. The beast was invisible and could only be pointed out in those afflicted by it. Some died. Those who didn't ended up defective and couldn't function. Others survived more or less as themselves, but still only had at best a decade before their bodies consumed themselves. Those who somehow lived longer in its vicinity never had children of their own. Decimated, we all lived on doing what we had to do to survive. Improvising, adapting and overcoming too did take countless generations before us. It was an uphill battle. Eventually, we emerged from the ashes and dust with the relative lack of natural enemies nearby from where the beast couldn't touch us. Unknown to us, it was still very present, but its presence was tolerable to all of us as a whole much like to the rest of life on land. Man, our longstanding enemy treating us as a pest and seeking to eradicate us lived no better than we used to. In fact, man started resembling us greatly in not just appearance but by how he lived: cramped up, moist, dark, barely tolerable. Man survived by becoming rat and rat survived by becoming man. Initially, resentment towards the rodentified humans was high for numerous reasons, but as they hadn't committed crimes against ratkind, we decided to let history stay as history and work together in unity of rat and man. And so it was, in brief. A few lost souls attempted an act of revenge against them and have served the broader community their time for their turning back on that unity, as does anyone in freedom and fairness. We all built ourselves and everybody builds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Well you'll be pleased to know that: Following new legislation in Grenviron, animal liberationists receive government funding to break into animal research labs. In Grenviron, it is also understood that we Humans are animals alongside and equal to all others in this environment. I can see that you'll fit right in. Calenmor, Jutsa, Atsvea, McClandia Doge 2, and 4 othersZerphen, Greater Morvonia, Forest Lagene, and Ratmen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indeed, we are not so different from one another, mammal to mammal. We don't have the time to hold petty grudges. When everything is already destroyed, nothing left to do but build. Spread no ill will of ratkind and the ratmen will have no quarrel with you. No sense in bothersome ruckus over nothing. You may have questions about our flag. That is our nation rising above certain death and oblivion as well as the symbol of our institution of chiefdom to the top left. Bottom right, a much larger rat, symbolizing the people as a whole. The green stands for where life comes from and the black where life will return, the soil. Our way of life, as we like to say, is summed up in a 'squeak'. It is our national motto. 'Squeak' is an abbreviation and its letters of stand for speed, quiet, unite, endow, allow and knock. 'Speed' stands for brevity, 'quiet' for discretion, 'unite' for unity and cooperation, 'endow' for enfranchisement and empowerment, 'allow' for our rights and liberties and 'knock' for privacy and sovereignty, especially when it comes to one's own home. Above all, whatever you do, waste not time nor air announcing doing it. Just do it instead and you will thank yourself afterwards. The fruits of your labor are proof enough of your deeds and adventures. That is the true meaning of speed and quiet, but it has weight in doing your business as us and with us. A great deal of weight is placed on good business and honest business, on that trust, so that business may be both swift and discrete. We aim to change the meaning of 'rat' in how one carries oneself from underhandedness, as we have been slandered to be long ago to nobleness. Far be it from us to be warlike and repeat the mistakes of our forebears. Then again, should a catastrophe such as that of a war involve us, it will be to defend ourselves and our surroundings. War is among the single greatest polluters, poisoners and destroyers of everyones home, nature. As such, we ratmen recognize war for what it is, a crime - and at no point will we ever fight in the wars of anyone else. We are rats. We can already live where no one else wants. We need not swarm anyone other than active threats to us. We grow, we gather, we craft, we build, we brew and concoct, write, paint, make music, play games and sports but do not gamble and above all, live. Be sure to try anything that would catch your eye! Esterild, Calenmor, Jutsa, Atsvea, and 4 othersZerphen, Greater Morvonia, Forest Lagene, and Grenviron | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
May I be the first to congratulate Ridgefield on the successful embassy vote, and welcome them as our newest ally! Welcome aboard and here's to a wonderful allyship! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We, the ratmen, would like to voice our approval on this embassy. May the great greenout extend far across the horizon! May it provide life to all fortunate enough in its way! It is said that the true church of our people is the woods, for it has innumerable healing properties to those exposed to its influence for prolonged periods. Mutual prosperity through trade and diplomacy is the true way to glory! I have created an account on your forums and made a proper introductory factbook to act as a lore dump for time being. View it here: Squeak, squeak. Hail to you in the great greenout. We are the ratmen. We mean no harm, we swear to you. We are a collection of tribes of anthropomorphic rodents living basically anywhere there's food and that's pretty much anywhere. The role of a chief is a job, not a position of authority and there are many of them managing the tribal administration together with the general population. Other than that, any ratman is equipped to handle their everyday lives. Visit us, if you like. We are peaceful vegetarians enjoying the good things in life. You are our equals and we hope to be yours. History First, do no harm to oneself nor the other. A good principle which saved many a nation, including us. Let me let you in on our origin story. A very long time ago spanning countless generations of you and me a cataclysm of great impact affected the environment of our land. A terrifying force had been unleashed upon nature in great numbers containing a beast within that irreversibly altered the very nature of our people. This was never readily apparent to us. The beast was invisible and could only be pointed out in those afflicted by it. Some died. Those who didn't ended up defective and couldn't function. Others survived more or less as themselves, but still only had at best a decade before their bodies consumed themselves. Those who somehow lived longer in its vicinity never had children of their own. Decimated, we all lived on doing what we had to do to survive. Improvising, adapting and overcoming too did take countless generations before us. It was an uphill battle. Eventually, we emerged from the ashes and dust with the relative lack of natural enemies nearby from where the beast couldn't touch us. Unknown to us, it was still very present, but its presence was tolerable to all of us as a whole much like to the rest of life on land. Man, our longstanding enemy treating us as a pest and seeking to eradicate us lived no better than we used to. In fact, man started resembling us greatly in not just appearance but by how he lived: cramped up, moist, dark, barely tolerable. Man survived by becoming rat and rat survived by becoming man. Initially, resentment towards the rodentified humans was high for numerous reasons, but as they hasn't committed crimes against ratkind, we decided to let history stay as history and work together in unity of rat and man. And so it was, in brief. A few lost souls attempted an act of revenge against them and have served the broader community their time for their turning back on that unity, as does anyone in freedom and fairness. We all built ourselves and everybody builds. Flag You may have questions about our flag. That is our nation rising above certain death and oblivion as well as the symbol of our institution of chiefdom to the top left. Bottom right, a much larger rat, symbolizing the people as a whole. The green stands for life and black where life comes from and will return, the soil. Motto "S.q.u.e.a.k.: Speed. Quiet. Unite. Endow. Allow. Knock." Speed through your mission without wasting any time, whatever it may be. Quiet yourself of anyone's doings, especially yours. Unite the rat and man. Endow everyone with power and knowledge over public affairs. Allow everyone the rights and liberties everyone deserves at birth whosoever they may be. Knock on the wood of the home of your fellow before entering. Life and Culture Our way of life, as we like to say, is summed up in a 'squeak'. It is our national motto. 'Squeak' is an abbreviation and its letters of stand for speed, quiet, unite, endow, allow and knock. 'Speed' stands for brevity, 'quiet' for discretion, 'unite' for unity and cooperation, 'endow' for enfranchisement and empowerment, 'allow' for our rights and liberties and 'knock' for privacy and sovereignty, especially when it comes to one's own home. 'Knocking', in addition to telling one to knock before entering also means visiting someone, because it is customary to knock on the structure to test its integrity before entering. One would 'knock on wood that the shack doesn't fall on you', so to squeak. Above all, whatever you do, waste not time nor air announcing doing it. Just do it instead and you will thank yourself afterwards. The fruits of your labor are proof enough of your deeds and adventures. That is the true meaning of speed and quiet, but it has weight in doing your business as us and with us. A great deal of weight is placed on good business and honest business, on that trust, so that business may be both swift and discrete. We aim to change the meaning of 'rat' in how one carries oneself from underhandedness, as we have been slandered to be long ago to nobleness. Foreign policy Indeed, we are not so different from one another, mammal to mammal. We don't have the time to hold petty grudges. When everything is already destroyed, nothing left to do but build. Spread no ill will of ratkind and the ratmen will have no quarrel with you. No sense in bothersome ruckus over nothing. Far be it from us to be warlike and repeat the mistakes of our forebears. Then again, should a catastrophe such as that of a war involve us, it will be to defend ourselves and our surroundings. War is among the single greatest polluters, poisoners and destroyers of everyones home, nature. As such, we ratmen recognize war for what it is, a crime - and at no point will we ever fight in the wars of anyone else. We are rats. We can already live where no one else wants. We need not swarm anyone other than active threats to us. We grow, we gather, we craft, we build, we brew and concoct, write, paint, make music, play games and sports but do not gamble and above all, live. Be sure to try anything that would catch your eye! We use nails as a common medium of exchange, because everybody builds. Bringing some is not a requirement, but they grease the wheels of commerce greatly. All ratmen strive to build the biggest structure of their own to call home, so the amount or weight in nails one has confers a certain prestige through hard work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It's taken me two weeks, and it's still not technically finished yet because of ongoing events, but here is the full history of Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest! Anxious and Kevin has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest a total of 15 times, making its debut in 2009. It has qualified for the final every single year, making it one of only two countries (the other being Ukraine) to have a 100% qualification record. It finished 8th on its debut with SAFIA and the song Bye Bye. Since 2010, it has used the national final Voltavgovnis to select its entries. Their highest placement to date is 3rd, which they achieved in 2012 with Jungle and 'Busy Earnin' History Before Eurovision Anxious and Kevin has been eligible to participate since 2004, after their broadcaster AKBS joined the EBU. However, AKBS initially chose to stay out of Eurovision, citing the nation's poor economic state at the time and doubts over whether they would be able to afford participation. From 2006 onwards, AKBS broadcast the contest despite not competing. Calls for the nation to enter began shortly after 2006, however despite now being financially capable Anxious & Kevin still declined to participate, this time citing the politicisation of the contest and the lack of any sort of jury voting, which it felt brought the contest into disrepute due to the number of joke entries that littered the contest during the mid 2000s, similar to the reasons Austria and Italy also gave at the time. However, the EBU stated its desire to encourage Austria and Italy to return to the contest, as well as encouraging Anxious and Kevin to debut. With the reintroduction of juries to the contest in 2009, AKBS announced it would debut at the contest in 2009 in Moscow. At Eurovision 2009 Pre-contest Submissions were opened on 21st September 2008, with the deadline closing on 21st November 2008. On 14th January 2009, AKBS announced that the band SAFIA would represent them at the contest, with the song to be released on the 7th March in a live concert in Ansburn broadcast on AKBS. On 7th March, SAFIA released their entry Bye Bye. At Eurovision Anxious and Kevin were drawn to perform 15th in the final, before Estonia and following Malta. They proceeded to finish 8th with 112 points, receiving 12 points from Norway and Azerbaijan. They gave 12 points to Denmark. Neve Sundqvarne served as their spokesperson. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin 2010 Pre-contest Voltavgovnis 2010 Submissions had to be in either Afleskogln or English, and the artists and songwriters had to be at least 2/3 native Anxiousiin combined, or hold Anxiousiin citizenship. Winning artists were not permitted to enter as artists for the next two editions (this was waived in 2021 for Au5 & Danyka Nadeau, who were invited to compete again due to the 2020 edition of Eurovision being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) Submissions were opened on 1st September 2009, closing on 16th October 2009. On 14th December 2009, AKBS released the names of the 10 artists and their songs who had been selected to compete. They were as follows: Icarus - Free Fall The final was held on 20th February 2010 in the Ansburn Danshalle. It was hosted by Neve Sundqvarne and Felix Overlund. Icehunt & Helen Tess won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo. The full results were as follows: 1. Icehunt & Helen Tess - Hover At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 21st in the final, following the entry from Russia and before the entry from Armenia. They proceeded to finish 16th with 66 points, receiving no 12 points, but receiving 10 points from Finland. They gave 12 points to Turkey. Neve Sundqvarne served as their spokesperson. Full points given by Anxious and Kevin 2011 Voltavgovnis 2011 Keon Stavarne - Let's Go! The final was held on 19th February 2011 in the Ansburn Danshalle, hosted by Ashley Frøsen & Mikal Andvik. NCT x T & Sugah & Voicians won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf. The full results were as follows: 1. NCT x T & Sugah & Voicians - Along The Road At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 13th in the final, preceding Switzerland and following Italy. They proceeded to finish 11th with 102 points, receiving the highest amount of points from Norway and Netherlands, who gave them 8 points each. They gave 12 points to Georgia. Keon Stavarne served as their spokesperson. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin: 2012 Voltavgovnis 2012 Mia Velehusanan - Astronauts The final was held on 18th February 2012 in the newly completed Ansburn Spektronen, hosted by Helen Tess. Jungle won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. The full results were as follows: 1. Jungle - Busy Earnin' At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 10th in the Final, preceding Italy and following France. They proceeded to finish 3rd overall with 239 points, their highest finish to date, receiving 12 points from 7 countries. They gave 12 points to Sweden. Neve Sundqvarne served as their spokesperson. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin: 2013 Voltavgovnis 2013 It's Different & Miss Mary - Shadows The final was held on 23rd February 2013 in the Ansburn Spektronen, hosted by Mia Velehusanan. Siren won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö. The full results were as follows: 1. Siren - Run Away At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 24th in the Final, following Italy and preceding Norway. They finished 13th in the final with 68 points, receiving the highest amount of points from Netherlands and Sweden, who gave them 8 points each. They gave 12 points to Norway. Neve Sundqvarne served as their spokesperson. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin: 2014 Voltavgovnis 2014 Kirsty Hawkshaw - Reasons To Forgive The final was held on 22nd February 2014 in the Ansburn Spektronen, hosted by Neve Sundqvarne and Holvaster Kimmerlund. Boxplot & Voicians won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen. With this, Voicians subsequently became the first and so far only person to represent Anxious & Kevin twice as an artist. The full results were: 1. Boxplot & Voicians - We Lose It All At Eurovision They performed 13th in the Final, before Sweden and after Germany, finishing 14th with 63 points. They received 10 points from the UK. They gave 12 points to Switzerland. Neve Sundqvarne once again served as their spokesperson. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin: 12 - Switzerland 2015 Voltavgovnis 2015 Grådask - Dark Trails The final was held on 28th February 2015. For the first time, AKBS chose to hold it outside of the capital Ansburn, instead holding it in Møllebro at the ESN Solarena, as a way of promoting the nation's largest music festival, ESN, which is held annually in Møllebro. Kasia Bolevan & Neve Sundqvarne hosted. Conro won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. The full results were as follows: 1. Conro - Fighters At Eurovision They performed 17th in the Final, following Montenegro and preceding Germany. They finished 12th with 50 points, getting 7 points from Finland. Avi Snow served as their spokesperson. They gave 12 points to Sweden. Full points awarded by Anxious & Kevin: 12 - Sweden 2016 Voltavgovnis 2016 Helen Tess - Anorexia The final was held on 20th February 2016, returning to the Ansburn Spektronen. Avi Snow, Kasey End & Timo Floharn were the hosts. SirensCeol & Reaktion ft. The Eden Project won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. The full results were: 1. SirensCeol & Reaktion ft. The Eden Project - Let You Know At Eurovision They performed 7th in the Final, before Israel and after Italy. They proceeded to finish 4th with 329 points, receiving 12 points from Sweden (televote), Latvia (televote), Ireland (jury), San Marino (jury), Finland (televote) and Estonia (televote). Daniel Morgenhaus served as the spokesperson. Their jury gave 12 points to Russia, and their televote 12 points to France. Notably, they did not give any points to winner Ukraine. Points awarded by Anxious & Kevin: Televote 2017 Voltavgovnis 2017 Exit Friendzone - Iris The final was held on 25th February 2017 in the Ansburn Spektronen. Daniel Morgenhaus & Astrid Destuyver were the hosts. CRUISR won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. The full results were as follows: 1. CRUISR - All Over At Eurovision They performed 19th in the Final, before Cyprus and after the United Kingdom. They proceeded to finish 19th with 78 points, receiving 7 points from the United Kingdom (televote). Their jury gave 12 points to Portugal and their televote gave 12 points to Norway. Their spokesperson was Fox Stevenson. Points awarded by Anxious & Kevin Televote 2018 Voltavgovnis 2018 Au5 & Danyka Nadeau - Closer The final was held on 17th February 2018, in the Ansburn Spektronen. Ethan Heckard & Alina Renae served as hosts. Arc North won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. The full results were as follows: 1. Arc North - Raging At Eurovision There was some controversy surrounding Anxious & Kevin and the eventual winner, Israel, as AKBS protested the lyrics in Israel's song, claiming they were misandrist and childish, and thus broke the rules of the contest. However, this protest was eventually dismissed by the EBU. They were drawn to perform 15th in the final, between Czech Republic & Denmark. They proceeded to finish 7th with 278 points, receiving 12 points from Denmark (televote). Their jury gave 12 points to Norway, and their televote also Norway. Their spokesperson was Neve Sundqvarne. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin: Televote 2019 Voltavgovnis 2019 Yosemite - Stardust The final took place on 16th May 2019 in the Ansburn Spektronen, hosted by Neve Sundqvarne. IZECOLD & Molly Ann won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv. The full results were as follows: 1. IZECOLD & Molly Ann - Close At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 5th in the Final, performing between Germany & Russia. They proceeded to finish 12th with 124 points, receiving 12 points from the Netherlands (televote). Their jury gave 12 points to the Netherlands, and their televote gave 12 points to Slovenia. Their spokesperson was Ashley Apollodor. Full points given by Anxious & Kevin: Televote 2020 Voltavgovnis 2020 Trinix - I See The Future The final was held on 15th February 2020 in the Ansburn Spektronen, hosted by Mia Velehusanan. Au5 & Danyka Nadeau won and therefore were set to represent Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam. The full results were as follows: 1. Au5 & Danyka Nadeau - Crossroad At Eurovision In place of the contest itself, AKBS announced that they would run a replacement show showcasing all 42 acts that had been slated to compete, after which there was to be a public vote, and Anxious & Kevin would reveal its favourite. This was called '2020: Det tapte Eurovision' (2020: The Lost Eurovision). It was held a week before the contest would have taken place so not to conflict with the EBU's own replacement programming, on 9th May 2020. At the end, it was revealed that Iceland won. It was hosted by Au5, Danyka Nadeau & Neve Sundqvarne remotely from their homes. 2021 Voltavgovnis 2021 Submissions opened on 1st September 2020, and closed on 1st November 2020. On 11th January 2021, AKBS announced the 12 artists selected to compete, who were as follows: Au5 & Danyka Nadeau - Interstellar The final was held on 20th February 2021 in the Ansburn Spektronen, without spectators due to the pandemic, hosted by Kyle Danselvik & Lumina Kurvalen. Fairlane & TRØVES won and subsequently represented Anxious & Kevin in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam. Au5 & Danyka Nadeau joined the delegation as creative directors and vocal coaches. The full results were as follows: 1. Fairlane & TRØVES - Crumble At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 10th in the final, performing between the United Kingdom and Greece. They proceeded to finish 9th with 213 points, receiving 12 points from Poland (jury) and Sweden (televote). Their jury gave 12 points to Portugal, and their televote gave 12 points to Finland. Kaia Jakobsen served as their spokesperson. Full points awarded by Anxious & Kevin: Televote 2022 Voltavgovnis 2022 Submissions opened on 1st September 2021, closing on 1st November 2021. On 15th December 2021, AKBS announced the 28 competing acts, who were as follows: 4URA - Remedy Danyka Nadeau, Jason Liisanoinen & Daniel Morgenhaus served as hosts for all shows, which all took place in the Ansburn Spektronen. Bold indicates the entry passed directly to the final. Valierat 1 Valierat 2 Valierat 3 Valierat 4 Andra Chansen Bold indicates the entry passed directly to the final. Absofacto - Dissolve Duells Sabai - Scared vs. Culture Code & Alexis Donn - You & I Final 1. RÆVE - The Sweetest Sin At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 17th in the Final, performing between Belgium and Greece. They proceeded to finish 16th with 112 points, receiving 10 points from Estonia (jury). Their jury gave 12 points to the United Kingdom, and their televote gave 12 points to France. Their spokesperson was Danyka Nadeau. Full points awarded by Anxious & Kevin Televote 2023 Volavgovnis 2023 Abby Sage - Pool Party Au5, Neve Sundqvarne & Sam Russell served as hosts for all shows. Bold indicates the entry passed directly to the final. Valierat 1 Valierat 2 Valierat 3 Valierat 4 Andra Chansen Bold indicates the entry passed directly to the final. Paper Idol - Hey You Duells Campsite Dream - Eternal Flame vs. GhostDragon & Daye - re-collide Final 1. Confetti - Guilty Pleasures At Eurovision They were drawn to perform 11th in the Final, performing in between Albania and Italy. They proceeded to finish 5th with 281 points, receiving 12 points from Norway, Estonia, United Kingdom and Romania (televote), and Sweden (jury). Their jury gave 12 points to Sweden, and their televote gave 12 points to Finland. Their spokesperson was Au5. Full points awarded by Anxious & Kevin: Televote 2024 Due to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Israel's inclusion by the EBU despite numerous calls to disqualify them, AKBS lodged a formal protest against the EBU. This protest was ultimately unsuccessful, and AKBS chose to stay in the contest 'to provide a voice drowning out those who choose to spread hate and war'. They also announced that they would be setting up a fund where Anxiousiin voters could donate to Palestinians in need. Voltavgovnis 2024 Addict. & Hue - We Gotta Go Confetti were the hosts for all shows. Bold indicates the entry passed directly to the final. Valierat 1 Valierat 2 Valierat 3 Valierat 4 Andra Chansen Bold indicates the entry passed directly to the final. Society Of Villains - Smoke & Trouble Duells Unlike Pluto - Ridiculous vs. L I F E / L I N E & Sparrows - Feel Of Fire Final 1. Great Good Fine OK & Before You Exit - Find Yourself At Eurovision They performed 10th in the Final, between Estonia and Ireland. Their spokespeople were Confetti. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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And another week is done! Week Five was a particularly tough one so unsurprisingly, the participation levels significantly dropped. Don't worry if you don't have the answers to all of them, just getting a few answers in can still push you up the leaderboard! Anyway... Congratulations to Sorry that everything is a day late, as I mentioned, life is VERY busy for me at the moment... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Without further ado, here are the answers for week five - . . . Forest Trivia Week Five . . . Question 1 - What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues? - 105: Colonising Villages - 150: Colonising London - 200: Colonising Countries - 250: Colonising Canberra Last Answer 1 - - Answer = The number before each clue, when translated to Roman Numerals, is the initials of the words after. - Other Accepted Answers = Anything like the above... I don't how best to explain - Will NOT accept = Anything else Question 2 - What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues? - Jaune - Amarillo - Amarelo - Gelb Answer 2 - - Answer = The colour yellow - Jaune = French - Other Accepted Answers = N/A - Will NOT accept = N/A Question 3 - What would come 4th in this sequence? - King Leopold II - Adolf Hitler - Joseph Stalin - ? Answer 3 - - Answer = Mao Zedong - Explanation = This is the order from fourth to first of the people responsible for the most deaths in history... Mao Zedong was responsible for over 40 million deaths! - Will NOT accept = Anyone else... Question 4 - What would come 4th in this sequence? - Paraguay - Belize - Australia - ? Answer 4 - - Answer = E.G. Syria, Djibouti, Senegal, Bangladesh... - Explanation = If you look at the capitals of each of the countries, they are in alphabetical order... - Paraguay = Asuncion - Other Accepted Answers = Any countries whose capital begins with D... - Will NOT accept = N/A Question 5; DOUBLE POINTS! - What would come 4th in this sequence? - Netherlands - Italy - Ukraine - ? Answer 5 - - Answer = Sweden - Explanation = They are the most recent winners of Eurovision in order - Other Accepted Answers = N/A - Will NOT accept = Anything else...
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And the all important questions for week six! These should be a lot easier than last week so check them out here - . . . Forest Trivia Week Six . . . Question 1 - What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues? - Bar - Can - Trunk - Sorry Question 2 - What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues? - Forest - The Rejected Realms - Hell - The MT Army Question 3 - What would come 4th in this sequence? - Helium - Neon - Argon - ? Question 4 - What would come 4th in this sequence? - Qin - Zhou - Shang - ? Question 5; DOUBLE POINTS! - What would come 4th in this sequence? - Beijing - Kinshasa - New Delhi - ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And a reminder of the rules as per usual - . . . Forest Trivia Rules . . . Trivia Rules The questions will be released every Saturday These questions will be in the style of the popular quiz show, Only Connect I shall post the dispatch with the questions in on the RMB From that point onwards everyone, residents of forest or embassy regions, has One Week to answer the questions Answers Must be submitted by Telegram Only Telegram submissions will be accepted. Any answers posted on the RMB will be suppressed. ABSOLUTELY NO GOOGLING OF ANSWERS IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of googling, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions ABSOLUTELY NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of using AI, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions Results After the week has concluded, I shall release the answers to the previous week's questions in the same dispatch. There will also be explanations as to how you could have reached the answers, in case anyone is interested Alongside this, there shall be a two leaderboards compiled. One weekly leaderboard and one overall leaderboard. Prizes! The person(s) who get the most correct answers each week will share the "prize pot" equally which shall be equal to 20.00 DV At the end of each month, the person at the top of the overall leaderboard shall receive a legendary! The person who is at the top of the overall leaderboard at the end of the term, shall receive a grand prize of 5 legendaries! Helpful Tips If you don't know the answer, just have a guess! There's no harm in having an educated guess, you might just be right! Watch out for a word question! If the clues seem so random that you just can't find a connection, it could be that it's a word question! The words themselves could be the connection! If you aren't sure about the answer to the question, when you're submitting them, try to explain your thinking to me! If your thinking is correct but you don't quite get the answer, you'll get half of a point. They all count in the long run! Take your time! There's no rush... You have a week to answer the questions so you have plenty of time to think and trivialise! And most importantly... Have fun! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And lastly, a reminder that our Forest Poetry Fantasia is still running... We're still yet to get any submissions from Forestians but there's still plenty of time left... Here's the dispatch with all the information you need - . . . Forest Poetry Fantasia . . .
Poetry has been a form of sharing stories since the beginning of time. In the 3rd millennium BCE, the oldest surviving poem was written - "The Epic of Gilgamesh". This ignited a spark which led to some of the most famous poems ever, such as Homer's "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad", being written. As empires fell and new languages were developed, poetry remained an integral part of culture. Poetry became a way of recording history and sharing tales of gods and goddesses. Poets would often share their epics at large gatherings and festivals where hundreds of people would come to listen. Throughout time, poetry has continued to be a way of bringing people together, particularly in the Roman times when poems would be recited in front of thousands in famous amphitheatres. Fast forward a few thousand years and poetry has evolved from the epics of old to the shorter forms which we know and love today. It's these shorter forms which we are celebrating in this competition. We invite everyone across the NationStates community to channel their creativity and let their imagination run wild! Format - The competition shall start on 5th May - Participants have until the 21st May to submit their poems - The results will be announced on the 26th May Categories - Haiku - A Haiku is a poem that comprises of seventeen syllables across three lines. With line one having 5 syllables, line two 7 syllables and line three having 5 syllables. - Although Haikus traditionally are about the natural world, your Haiku can be about whatever you wish - Freeverse - A freeverse (or freeform) poem is a poem that has no set structure or length, no consistent rhyme scheme and no set metrical pattern. In other words, you can do whatever you like! - Your freeverse poem can be about anything you like! This is more of an open category for you to let your thoughts run wild - The Environment - This can be in any form you want! The choice is entirely yours! - The only requirement for this category is that it must be about the environment. You could write about anything from forests to mountains, from pigeons to cheetahs! It's completely up to you! Let your imagination run wild! - Vision - Again, this can be in any form you want! The choice is entirely yours! - The only requirement for this category is it must be about vision. This is a broad topic so let your imagination run wild! You could write about what you see, visions of the future, how lucky we are to be able to see, perhaps even Eurovision! There are no constraints and with such a broad topic, I'm sure you could write a moving poem... Submissions - Participants can submit a maximum of 5 poems across the 4 categories - However, each participants may submit only 2 haikus - Participants do not have to submit all their poems at once. You can submit them one at a time if you so wish! - To submit a poem(s), participants should telegram Forest Poetry Judge. You can either attach a dispatch with the poem(s) in or write out the poem(s) in the telegram - either is fine... - All poems shall be proudly displayed in a dispatch throughout the event - The deadline to submit poems is 21st May Judging - All poems shall be judged based on three criteria by a panel of 7 judges, comprised of forestians and foreign trees alike... - Each of the three criteria shall be marked out of 10, with each poem receiving an overall total out of 30. The criteria are as follows: - Effectiveness - How effectively is the point gotten across? - Thought - How much thought has been put into writing the poem? - Resonance - Has the writer thoughtfully used literary techniques to make the point more meaningful? Judges We're still waiting on confirmation from a few judges from our embassy regions but here are the judges we have so far -
Rules
As with all great writing comes a few rules... - Participants must write the poems themselves. NO AI SHALL BE ALLOWED, it won't help you anyway and ruins the point of the event... - Do not plagiarise the work of others - Keep all writing PG-13, in line with NationStates's T&Cs - And most importantly, Have fun!
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For everyone's information in the interest of transparency, I have ejected and banned Bot Byles from Forest for previous association with a homophobic region and its successor as an RO and a quote from them saying "I don't like lgbt." These regions, Questia--which has since been stealth raided--and its successor The Allied Nations, had/have a homophobic governor who expressed that sentiment on their RMB, as well as a number of other homophobic ROs, and embassies with fascist regions like Mitteleuropa. For reference so it is clear that this was a problematic region, I have gone through their short RMB history and compiled some quotes you may view if you wish. Deontologia, Einswenn, Jutsa, Atsvea, and 3 othersUan aa Boa, Anxious and Kevin, and The Realizer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All News | << Previous Week's News Columbiqash Times Reviving Extinct Feather-Bellied Bigfoot: Genetic Research Entangled in Government Red Tape as Debate Flares in Columbiqash In a startling announcement that has stirred both scientific admiration and public controversy, Columbiqashian scientists are nearing a breakthrough in their efforts to revive the feather-bellied Bigfoot, a distant cousin of the nation's revered Bigfoot. The feather-bellied species, extinct for over a century, could soon frolic again in the nation’s meadows—if they can navigate the tangled web of government bureaucracy now enveloping their project. Leading the scientific charge is Gary Laine, who believes this revival showcases Columbiqash's intellectual prowess on the global stage. "Imagine the return of the feather-bellied Bigfoot to our meadows," Laine enthused, pushing for increased government funding to ensure the project's continuation. "It's not just a dream; it's a testament to our capabilities." However, not everyone shares Laine's enthusiasm. Religious leader Lisbeth Ruiz has voiced stark opposition, deeming the revival a defiance of divine will. "Cloning them is an affront to the natural order. We're inviting disaster by meddling with extinction," Ruiz warned, suggesting such acts could have catastrophic repercussions for humanity itself. Adding a philosophical angle to the debate, RuPaul Anderson has urged for a balanced approach, advocating neither a complete halt nor an unchecked advance in genetic research. "While the resurrection of the feather-bellied Bigfoot is a fascinating idea, we must proceed with caution," Anderson argued. "It's vital that we establish stringent regulations to govern such powerful technologies." President Maya has decided to align with Anderson's cautious stance. As a result, the project is temporarily ensnared in government red tape, pending a comprehensive review of ethical implications and long-term impacts. "This pause is not a stop," the President clarified. "It's a moment to ensure we're on the right path, safeguarding both our heritage and our future." The debate continues to ripple through Columbiqash as the nation grapples with the broader implications of reviving extinct species. With the feather-bellied Bigfoot as a potential first step, the path forward promises to be fraught with both excitement and existential questions, mirroring the intricate dance of innovation and introspection that characterizes our modern world. No More Surprises: Columbiqash to Mail Condoms to All, Including Lifelong Celibates! In a landmark decision that has sparked discussions in every corner of the nation, President Maya Mayor has announced a comprehensive new health policy that includes funding for abortion services and free contraception distribution, stirring quite the debate among citizens, from the bustling streets of Bluff Creek to the serene outskirts of Bigfoot Hollow. The policy comes on the heels of a contentious national debate ignited by a feature in The Bluff Creek Times, which highlighted the plight of a Columbiqashian woman who had undergone two publicly funded abortions in two years. This story became the flashpoint for a fierce exchange of opinions among various advocacy groups and citizens. “I’ll be dammed if this doesn’t keep coming up every couple years,” declared a representative from the Womb Tang Clan, a vocal abortion advocacy group, stressing the importance of keeping abortion both safe and legally accessible. The group applauded the president's decision, highlighting that these measures are vital for the protection and empowerment of women, especially the most vulnerable. Contrasting sharply, renowned socialite Ms. Effie Beauregard-Sessile expressed her shock, labeling the move as support for what she calls “fetal genocide.” Her views resonate with a conservative segment of the populace who argue that such policies undermine Columbiqashian moral values. Khethelo Riker, a prominent libertarian voice, acknowledged the right to abortion but criticized the use of public funds to cover what he deems preventable health issues. “My, erm, our tax footprints shouldn’t be spent covering all these preventable health problems,” Riker argued, suggesting that personal responsibility should play a greater role in healthcare funding. Amid these divided views, a controversial suggestion emerged from a mysterious figure advocating for the government to only fund abortions if the procedure is coupled with sterilization — a stance that has been largely condemned by healthcare professionals and rights groups as ethically questionable. In perhaps the most unexpected twist, as part of the contraception distribution plan, every citizen, including those who have taken vows of celibacy, will receive government-issued condoms. This humorous aspect of the policy was highlighted by President Maya Mayor herself, who quipped, "Even our lifelong celibates will be surprised to find condoms in their postboxes!" The decision to ensure free access to contraception is expected to significantly reduce unintended pregnancies and thereby decrease the need for abortions. It is a preventive measure that the administration hopes will address both sides of the debate by reducing the number of abortions while continuing to support women's health rights comprehensively. As Columbiqash navigates these changes, the world watches closely. The outcome of these policies could set a precedent for how progressive healthcare reforms are implemented in nations grappling with similar issues. Rash Decision: Bland Canyon to Bloom into Next National Park Amidst Poison Ivy Alert! The scenic expanse of the Bland Canyon is slated to be transformed into Columbiqash's newest national park, thanks to a generous donation by industrialist Rick Oldport. This decision follows a vibrant debate on the best use of the funds, with opinions ranging from luxury resorts to rugged survival camps. However, it is the vision of Minister of the Interior Wesley Snopes that will guide the future of this cherished landscape. Minister Snopes, an enthusiastic advocate for the preservation of natural beauty and part-time actor known for his future-centric roles, expressed his excitement about the project. "We can get right to work training park rangers and deciding on the best typeface for our informational signs," Snopes said, his eyes gleaming with the possibilities. The minister's plans include establishing a committee for developing hiking trails, which he believes will attract nature lovers and boost local tourism. While Snopes' vision garnered significant support, other proposals presented a stark contrast. Businessperson Don Blatherford suggested turning the Snakewater Mountains into a resort complete with limousine tours and indoor ski slopes, emphasizing luxury over conservation. Libertarian woodworker Jon Duckson proposed a rugged terrain park aimed at teaching survival skills, while fitness enthusiast Christine Trainer advocated for an oceanic park to protect endangered coral reefs. An intriguing suggestion came from government intern Maple Floodgate, who proposed converting an abandoned factory into a contemporary art and music park. "Scratching mosquito bites and throwing other people's things into a campfire are two of my favorite activities," Floodgate confessed, highlighting a more unconventional approach to national park experiences. Despite the varied and colorful proposals, it was Snopes' commitment to enhancing and protecting the natural landscape that ultimately won the day. This decision aligns with increasing visitor reports of poison ivy sightings in national parks, underscoring the need for careful stewardship and education about local flora and fauna. "It's important that our parks are not only beautiful but also safe for all visitors," Snopes added, hinting at plans to improve awareness and prevention measures regarding the itchy plant. As the Bland Canyon begins its transformation into a national treasure, Columbiqashians are reminded of the delicate balance between enjoying natural wonders and preserving them for future generations. The new park promises to be a sanctuary for both people and wildlife, embodying the spirit of adventure and conservation that Columbiqash holds dear. News Template Here: page=dispatch/id=1937790 Maya Mayor Writes GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-TEsThLzsy-maya-mayor-decides |
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