Can I be like Britian and have more random islands in the middle of nowhere? Pweese?
Also, history. I assume most of it will be with Tervan and Novogrod, so for this reason I'd like you two's inputs on how past interactions may have played out.
I'd love for Lumenor to have been on Trawa's side, just to even things up a little and make the whole war more feasible, but it would be unnatural for them to involve themselves in a foreign war, especially on the aggressor's side.
Can I be like Britian and have more random islands in the middle of nowhere? Pweese?
Also, history. I assume most of it will be with Tervan and Novogrod, so for this reason I'd like you two's inputs on how past interactions may have played out.
Why don't you nom up those little islands next to Kuldarra? Either that or I'm taking them.
Salodonia's geography and climate is comparable to Italy's, so the north of the country is covered with an Alps-like mountain range. Fighting between Trawa and I probably would have degenerated to trenches at high altitudes and cold temperatures, like the Italian front of WWI.
<Snipped quote by Aristo> I like that. I'm guessing we have a 1940's/50's Russo-sino relationship where I'm the fledgeling Chinese to your soviet powerhouse. How do we go about we trade deals then?
I suppose we could have a similar pact to yours with Fusan, maybe extend the duration or make it indefinite. I'd also likely send weapons your way; most of your equipment would be Salodonian-made, I imagine.
Just to make it known for the Salodonian player and the Polisirian player, the Mutual Defense Pact between Fusan and Polisirian is one of self-interest. Fusan likes neither socialists nor non-humans. It signed the defense pact while it bolsters and builds it's island defense network.
So I'm realizing that I'm a little late to the party, and should have signed up MUUCH earlier for this than I am now. As it is, everyone else has already moved ahead with this, and it would be hard for me to catch up. So I'm bowing out of this one, though I'll most likely be lurking as I read what antics you folks get up to, best of luck to all of you
So I'm realizing that I'm a little late to the party, and should have signed up MUUCH earlier for this than I am now. As it is, everyone else has already moved ahead with this, and it would be hard for me to catch up. So I'm bowing out of this one, though I'll most likely be lurking as I read what antics you folks get up to, best of luck to all of you
There's still plenty of time mate, go ahead and work on a NS.
So I'm realizing that I'm a little late to the party, and should have signed up MUUCH earlier for this than I am now. As it is, everyone else has already moved ahead with this, and it would be hard for me to catch up. So I'm bowing out of this one, though I'll most likely be lurking as I read what antics you folks get up to, best of luck to all of you
Hey, no need for that. You can buddy up to your giant isolationist buddy, Kuldarra.
Alright, if the game master approves, then this (imgur.com/ViJMzq9) will be my spot. By the way, my nation's name is United Kingdoms of Dalatrum and here's my sheet:
Beyond the clouds we shine
Type of Government Dalatrum is a constitutional monarchy, where the ruler is restricted by the Constitution of Dalatrum. They are tough on what kind of powers the royal family is able to have. They are only able to to consulted, advise, and warn parliament when there's an important matter going on. They can't even declare war without parliament's approval and the majority of them are against another war. Parliament would rather focus on expanding Dalatrum's colonial empire than going to war. Because of that, they are very friendly with most of the nations in the world.
Heads of Government King Edward IV and Queen Margaret I rule the country as a whole. They both hold the powers to consulted, to advise, and to warn the members of parliament; however, their power is limited by the constitution. The real heads of the government is Parliament, even known they don't admit it to the public. The ruling political party will have more power until the king's and queen's banner. In reality, the royal family is there for power and influence from parliament. And the current political party is against going to war against any nation.
Economy WIP
Primary Species Humans make up the majority of the population in Dalatrum.
Population 4,000,000
Culture The nobility of Dalatrum believe that status and appearance are as important as owning tons of money. The Dalatrum culture is renowned for its infighting, with every family engaging on some level in what’s known as the Grand Game, or simply The Game. It's a term applied to the politics and machinations of the nobles, political official, and even rulers of Dalatrum. The politics is an incredibly complicated "game" or "dance" of intrigue, seduction, ambition and scandal, an approach to politics, high culture and morality that is quintessentially from Dalatrum. The political and familial infighting that characterizes the Game is common in the country.
The Game's purpose is one-upmanship of rival aristocrats and the rules is simply this: all is accepted as long as the player is not caught, up to and including murder. Paradoxically, however, though direct culpability is undesirable, credit and recognition are demanded. Indeed, an individual known as a skilled player is granted discreet respect among his or her peers. Due to this tension the Game is a losing proposition for the uninitiated, and it is said that more blood is spilled in the Game than in any war in Dalatrum's history.
The lower classes are believed by the nations beyond Dalatrum to resent the Game that ostensibly keeps them demeaned. However, most peasants desire to ascend as well, and the vain hope of accruing a generous patron or sufficient funds to gain a title of worth makes them surprisingly accepting of the Game's excesses. It is much less of a meritocracy than it appears, however, and the Game frequently sorts the wheat of Dalatrum society from the chaff.
The nobility is prone to wearing very elaborate masks during these events. These masks are hereditary and identify one's family almost as uniquely as the heraldry on a crest: a family might be associated with a lion crest, and matching lion masks will identify them in public. Retainers and servants wear a simpler form of a family's mask. Family symbols are well known among the public eye, and anyone attempting to wear a mask that doesn't belong to their house runs the risk of a quick death if discovered.
Wearing makeup is another popular tradition for both men and women in the country. There is both masculine and feminine makeup, although outsiders have trouble telling the difference. Makeup can be a strong indicator of social standing. The quality and rarity of one's makeup—uncommon hues and consistencies are prized—speak volumes of one's status.
Religious and other Beliefs There isn't an official religion to the royal family or political officials as they stay away from religious topics. But, the people believe in different kinds of religions in the country. The most popular religion is that there's only one God, that created the planet and the body of water. But, most people don't have a religion to follow.
So I'm realizing that I'm a little late to the party, and should have signed up MUUCH earlier for this than I am now. As it is, everyone else has already moved ahead with this, and it would be hard for me to catch up. So I'm bowing out of this one, though I'll most likely be lurking as I read what antics you folks get up to, best of luck to all of you
Man don't sweat it, we've barely started.
The west needs people bad, and we have only just started working out history!
I would just like to bring into the light the issue with population.
The Kingdom of Lumenor, one of the largest nations, has a population of 11,500,000. The Holy Tzardom of Novgorod, another large nation of similar size, 167,000,000. Empire Of Fusan, one of the smaller nations, 104,000,000. Kuldaraa also suffers from this confusion, as it is another large nation and yet has only 6,000,000 people in its population. Trawa, the third smallest nation, has 68,000,000.
I don't know if this is through people not knowing what scale the map is, or possibly just not really knowing the population of countries of these sizes.
I have been looking at this and find it might be useful.
Your loving pleas have brought me all back :) (Seeing my notification box get spammed when everyone quoted me had something to do with it.)
Finishing up the NS, claiming land south of Kuldarra, extending from the eastern coast, to the eastern bit of the indentation there, with the Western border following the Kuldarra indentation down to the western edge that lake, down to the southern coast, claiming that little spur, but not the bay it connects to. It'll also hold the smaller unclaimed islands next to Fusan, and the northern portion of the larger unclaimed island in the same chain.
I meant to point out that when i did the reviews of the sheets, but yeah.
People are free to be underpopulated, but I see the issue in the overpopulated nations.
So first off, I'm going to ask for Novgorod to be reduced, preferably to 80 million or so.
Next Fusan needs to lower it's population, by a LOT, maybe somewhere around 20-30 million.
As for Trawa 68 is too high, but to add some more believably to the whole Napoleon thing I'm going to say it can be in the range of 20-40 million and be densely populated.
With those baselines in place, please be rational and believable.
I meant to point out that when i did the reviews of the sheets, but yeah.
People are free to be underpopulated, but I see the issue in the overpopulated nations.
So first off, I'm going to ask for Novgorod to be reduced, preferably to 80 million or so.
Next Fusan needs to lower it's population, by a LOT, maybe somewhere around 20-30 million.
As for Trawa 68 is too high, but to add some more believably to the whole Napoleon thing I'm going to say it can be in the range of 20-40 million and be densely populated.
With those baselines in place, please be rational and believable.
