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The Incorporated States of Terrabod

Official Post from the Ministry of Culture

What a nail-biting finish to the rollercoaster ride that's been the Forest Flag Contest 2021!

I'd like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mount Seymour, whose refined design has shown that tradition with an interesting twist is a winning combination. Their updated version of our regional flag is both familiar and novel, providing us with a fitting symbol for this new and exciting era for Forest. It succinctly captures what Forest stands for; our proud and celebrated history, but also the new journeys and new friends ahead of us. I can't think of a better way of turning over this new leaf for our region than by crowning their design our new regional flag - so, without further ado, I'm formally requesting that Chan island change our regional flag to the winning design at his earliest convenience.

Of course, it would be remiss of me not to mention all of the Flag Contest entries. The creativity and effort put in by Arklanda, Daarwyrth, Einswenn, Mount Seymour, Roless and Verdant Haven is absolutely staggering and really demonstrates the talent we have on offer as a region. The discussion that their designs generated on the RMB has also blown me away and I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about the symbolism behind their creations alongside the rest of the Forest community. I'd like to personally thank each of them for getting involved and the wider community for engaging with this event to the extent you all have.

I'll round this official post off by reminding everyone that my telegram box is always open for questions and suggestions, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any ideas you think we can turn into regional events or initiatives. Be the regional activity you want to see!

Oh, and watch this space - there's plenty more to come from the Ministry of Culture this summer!

Best wishes,
Terrabod
Culture Minister

Verdant Haven, Einswenn, Kawastyselir, Alcantaria, and 18 othersCalenmor, Chan island, Mount Seymour, Daarwyrth, Atsvea, Ruinenlust, Lord Dominator, Hoochlandia, The Cypher Nine, The void territories, Lura, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, Arklanda, Difinbelk, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

The United Realms of Calenmor

Myordas wrote:I have a question for y'all?
How many TV stations do you have in your country, what shows do you show in your country and do you have any iconic TV shows being franchised or very famous TV shows?

Calenmor largely abandoned TV as a form of mass media with the early adoption of advanced forms of internet and the independent media tools that it engendered. However, seemingly out of sheer tradition, the various realms and have maintained several small stations, though they are far too small and numerous to list here. On the whole however, they are rather like PBS in the US; there is even a syndicated Calenmori version of Sesame Street! Interestingly, due to their status as a beloved antique form of entertainment, unlike most Calenmori technology, televisions have actually regressed rather than becoming more advanced, the old "rabbit ears" and grainy images becoming something of chic social statement.

Alcantaria, Atsvea, Ruinenlust, Lord Dominator, and 8 othersTerrabod, Myordas, Middle Barael, Hamyan, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

Cameroi

cameroi completely bypassed the development of one way mass media. we went almost directly from smoke signals to internet, by way of hilio-teletype. we do have upper school classes and employment services on our kind of internet, and a limitless repository of user created content. its free and people share their own imaginations. there's no exchange of value for content, content is simply shared freely for its own sake and for the sake of doing so. i suppose blogging could be considered a form of mass media, but that's the closest thing to it, and most of that is, well whatever anyone wants to share, there doesn't even have to be any kind of a story to it, just someone's idea of how they'd like a building to look, or a species or anything. its just the cameroi culture is one of everyone and anyone doing, making, for themselves and others, whatever they so enjoy doing.

Calenmor, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Northern Wood, and 5 othersMiddle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

Nation of ecologists

Whoah, what's with the massive amount of people voting against the GA proposal. I think it's decently well written, but im open to hear what the problem with it is.

Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Northern Wood, Middle Barael, and 3 othersGarbelia, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

The world wildlife fund

Nation of ecologists wrote:Whoah, what's with the massive amount of people voting against the GA proposal. I think it's decently well written, but im open to hear what the problem with it is.

Me personally, I just don't like the person who wrote it.

Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Northern Wood, Middle Barael, and 2 othersNation of ecologists, and The most serene republicans

The Taiga Folk of Northern Wood

Nation of ecologists wrote:Whoah, what's with the massive amount of people voting against the GA proposal. I think it's decently well written, but im open to hear what the problem with it is.

Did you read the debate in the forums surrounding the proposal? Seems to boil down to people not thinking the issue is something that necessitates an international response, combined with more personal issues with the author themself, who has a something of a unique take on WA proposals...

Mount Seymour, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Middle Barael, and 5 othersNation of ecologists, Garbelia, Difinbelk, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

Nation of ecologists

Northern Wood wrote:Did you read the debate in the forums surrounding the proposal? Seems to boil down to people not thinking the issue is something that necessitates an international response, combined with more personal issues with the author themself, who has a something of a unique take on WA proposals...

I see. Thanks! I usually don't read the forum, just the proposal before voting. I'll read and see if it changes my opinion.

Mount Seymour, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Middle Barael, and 3 othersGarbelia, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

The People's Republic of Bananaistan

Alas, one of the what I now know are house martins, not swallows, fell in battle with the cat (or more accurately was severely injured and a mercy kill had to be undertaken). It is now buried with the appropriate respect and solemnity that anyone would accord to a worthy adversary struck down unfairly and too soon :(

Calenmor, Mount Seymour, Daarwyrth, Atsvea, and 7 othersLord Dominator, Uan aa Boa, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

Daarwyrth

Bananaistan wrote:Alas, one of the what I now know are house martins, not swallows, fell in battle with the cat (or more accurately was severely injured and a mercy kill had to be undertaken). It is now buried with the appropriate respect and solemnity that anyone would accord to a worthy adversary struck down unfairly and too soon :(

That is sad, I am sorry to hear that. May the little bird rest in peace, and be reborn into a better life!

Bananaistan, Calenmor, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, and 5 othersMiddle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

Kepler-0085

Myordas wrote:I have a question for y'all?
How many TV stations do you have in your country, what shows do you show in your country and do you have any iconic TV shows being franchised or very famous TV shows?

Channel-1
It's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY8WZqXX9M4
WIP
This will be a factbook eventually.

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East skirsburg

Chan's new altered flag looks pretty dope

Calenmor, Mount Seymour, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, and 6 othersMiddle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, Kepler-0085, The most serene republicans, and The world wildlife fund

The most serene republicans

Terrabod wrote:Have you seen the original Suspiria (1977)? Having seen both, I prefer it - though I'll grant you that the choreography and score of the 2019 version definitely adds to the surrealism underpinning the whole film. If you don't watch the 1977 version, at least appreciate the music [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqO9t5bqTck] - one of the (if not the) best horror film soundtracks out there, in my view. Perfectly captures the neon-14th century folk tale aesthetic that makes the film so iconic.

I absolutely love the original, I actually had a huge poster of it on my bedroom for the longest time. I still watch it from time to time, it just so happens that the 2019 remake is almost everything I like in a film at once, including having Thom Yorke on the soundtrack. I'd say like Unmade more than most radiohead songs he wrote.
I also like how you hear sighs all the time in the 2019 remake, especially during the ritual/dance scenes (suspiria means "sigh")

Calenmor, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Terrabod, and 4 othersMiddle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, and The world wildlife fund

The world wildlife fund

Ok, so I just noticed this, but I saw that Chan Island was condemned. Then I saw that ransium wrote the bill, and lord dominator co-authored it....

Einswenn, Mount Seymour, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, and 6 othersHoochlandia, Appendia, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, and The most serene republicans

The Mercurial World of Isbjorn Maerenne Bava Paerani

The world wildlife fund wrote:Ok, so I just noticed this, but I saw that Chan Island was condemned. Then I saw that ransium wrote the bill, and lord dominator co-authored it....

No one was supposed to know! The sheeple are waking up!

Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Hoochlandia, Appendia, and 5 othersMiddle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, Difinbelk, and The world wildlife fund

The People's Republic of Bananaistan

Daarwyrth wrote:That is sad, I am sorry to hear that. May the little bird rest in peace, and be reborn into a better life!

Is kinda funny how when the cat catches a bird (or a spider), it's a war crime. But when she catches a mouse (or any other rodent), I'm like meh - sure that's nature, red in tooth and claw.

Calenmor, Daarwyrth, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, and 6 othersHoochlandia, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, Difinbelk, and The world wildlife fund

The Equatorial Forests of Uan aa Boa

The world wildlife fund wrote:Ok, so I just noticed this, but I saw that Chan Island was condemned. Then I saw that ransium wrote the bill, and lord dominator co-authored it....

Much of the time (there are exceptions) condemnations and commendations are interchangeable. They're both a recognition by the NS community of a contribution made to the game. If the nominee plays IC as a villain then condemnation may be more appropriate than commendation, but the justification is the same. In a similar way, raider organisations are normally very happy to be condemned (as long as they think the condemnation is well written.)

Verdant Haven, Calenmor, Mount Seymour, Atsvea, and 5 othersLord Dominator, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, Garbelia, and The world wildlife fund

Daarwyrth

Bananaistan wrote:Is kinda funny how when the cat catches a bird (or a spider), it's a war crime. But when she catches a mouse (or any other rodent), I'm like meh - sure that's nature, red in tooth and claw.

I am heavily biased when it comes to cats, so I'll almost forgive them anything xD still, pity of the little birb.

Felinetopia, Calenmor, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, and 6 othersHoochlandia, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, East skirsburg, Garbelia, and The world wildlife fund

Nation of ecologists

Daarwyrth wrote:I am heavily biased when it comes to cats, so I'll almost forgive them anything xD still, pity of the little birb.

I am heavily biased in the other direction. Personally, I have a resentment for cats for being an invasive species. While they can be nice pets, I strongly condemn leaving them to play outside on their own, as they can cause massive ecological damage when they get out and roam around. Endangered bird and rodent populations have plummeted because of irresponsible cat owners. Please, always be around when your cat is outside and never, ever leave it out when you're gone.

Calenmor, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Middle Barael, and 1 otherThe world wildlife fund

Daarwyrth

Nation of ecologists wrote:I am heavily biased in the other direction. Personally, I have a resentment for cats for being an invasive species. While they can be nice pets, I strongly condemn leaving them to play outside on their own, as they can cause massive ecological damage when they get out and roam around. Endangered bird and rodent populations have plummeted because of irresponsible cat owners. Please, always be around when your cat is outside and never, ever leave it out when you're gone.

I should have clarified, I do agree with what you say about cats as pets! Our cat Kylo for example is a typical house cat and he doesn't come outside, except on the balcony with me or my parents. When people adopt cats, they should keep them home, because that's what pets are for. Or if they want to go outside, take them outside on a leash, I don't think that's odd at all! That way we'll limit the amount of damage cats can do to the environment, because then there will be only genuine wild cats in nature.

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East skirsburg

Bobcats and lynx are pretty cool wild cats and especially the tigers and leopards

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Daarwyrth

East skirsburg wrote:Bobcats and lynx are pretty cool wild cats and especially the tigers and leopards

I love lynxes! They're so majestic c:

Cameroi, Einswenn, Calenmor, Atsvea, and 5 othersLord Dominator, Middle Barael, Nation of ecologists, East skirsburg, and The world wildlife fund

The United Realms of Calenmor

Interestingly, part of the reason that house cats can become such a problem if allowed to roam outside is because we feed them regularly. Cats are already some of the most efficient and successful hunters in the wild, but this is usually limited somewhat both due to the need to keep themselves safe as well and the fact that they are doing so primarily in order to eat. House cats are virtually identical to wild cats, but by providing them with a reliable shelter (ie. relative safety) and food source, they are freed to hunt primarily for the fun of it instead. With the exception of "gift hunting" (which is another topic altogether) they hunt primarily because they are bored and it amuses them to do it, rather like a sport that they love, instead of strictly for survival. The result of this is that their hunting frequency and success rate jumps from around 5% to around 16% (compare to most predator's 2-3% success rate) making them a serious problem when they roam.

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Daarwyrth

Calenmor wrote:Interestingly, part of the reason that house cats can become such a problem if allowed to roam outside is because we feed them regularly. Cats are already some of the most efficient and successful hunters in the wild, but this is usually limited somewhat both due to the need to keep themselves safe as well and the fact that they are doing so primarily in order to eat. House cats are virtually identical to wild cats, but by providing them with a reliable shelter (ie. relative safety) and food source, they are freed to hunt primarily for the fun of it instead. With the exception of "gift hunting" (which is another topic altogether) they hunt primarily because they are bored and it amuses them to do it, rather like a sport that they love, instead of strictly for survival. The result of this is that their hunting frequency and success rate jumps from around 5% to around 16% (compare to most predator's 2-3% success rate) making them a serious problem when they roam.

Which is why my little black furball can hunt his little toy mouse instead c:

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The Eclectic Republic of Difinbelk

The most serene republicans wrote:Do you people have a favorite movie? Or at least something close to it? <snip>

1917, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and Clue are my main 3.

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The Most Serene Eco-Republic of Middle Barael

East skirsburg wrote:Bobcats and lynx are pretty cool wild cats and especially the tigers and leopards

My favorite felid is the Puma. They look like a housecat but bigger and more majestic and of course more wild. I’ve always loved them, and as a kid I even had a puma stuffed animal named Cuguaro. Even now the Puma is the national animal of Middle Barael.

Lynxes and bobcats are really cool too, as is the Asian Golden Cat with its complex fur patterns on the face and stomach

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