Woundwort

Time's a Changing - A Psuedo-Earth Steampunk NRP

The basic idea behind Zaskar, is, at it's heart, a post colonial nation in an age of colonialism. Zaskar essentially being the result of a coalition of colonies from various nations-or one nation (interested parties, feel free to volunteer intermingle your history with mine) that united with the natives of the continent to force out their colonial masters. This revolutionary moment-and movement, was inspired by the scripture of the Ikko-Chi religion from Not! Japan, which secular thinkers in Zaskar adopted into what we would recognize as a secular sort of communism-resembling Cuba's system in spirit if not down to the last detail.

There's also some interesting parallels to the USA, in that it is likely the first colony to win it's freedom-though other influences are stronger. It has some strong elements of the Congo-especially the belgian Congo during it's colonial period, it's colonists/former colonists have more in common with Australians, and of course, there are elements of Cuba throughout.

Time's a Changing - A Psuedo-Earth Steampunk NRP

That's...
That's actually a great idea.
Now, where to put Not!Hong Kong...

@Dannyrulx

If you do not found a Not! East Indian Company I will be forever disappointed in you. :p

Time's a Changing - A Psuedo-Earth Steampunk NRP

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@Dannyrulx

Hmmm.

If you're going for a Great Britain type feel...

*sorts through kindle books*

Ah.

Here it is. the Opium Wars.

Perhaps you could take the central island, between Not! Africa! and Not! Europe and compensate for the lost land by claiming part of Not! Asia and justify it with an Opium war-esque conflict with a Not! Asia nation that escalated to total annexation?

For reference:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium_Wars

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@Keyguyperson

We still on for the Ikko-Chi movement inspiring your brand of theocratic communism, which in turn, inspires Zaskar's more secular brand and the resulting revolution?

Currently thinking, due to our nation's positions, they might have a pretty strong anti-colonial stance, ideology wise.

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@duck55223

I thank you for the trust vested in me, and I will do my utmost to be worthy of it.

I shall not abuse this position.

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*five seconds later*



FEED THE GUILTY TO THE CHILDREN

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Basically a relgion revolving around progress and technology with gods of logic and reason whose prayers typically involve that of granting enlightenment and stuff. Sciency nerd gods.

@ClocktowerEchos

Does the Omnissiah guide your steps?

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@RWDS

A steampunk priest for you. Because I hate offering help then being unable to help.

Time's a Changing - A Psuedo-Earth Steampunk NRP

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Because I'm using a Macbook Air.

@RWDS

Ah. Nevermind then.

I know as much about that as I know about the finer mechanics of a wave function.

Sorry I was unable to provide assistance due to my lack of knowledge on the subject.

Time's a Changing - A Psuedo-Earth Steampunk NRP

Currently on my Laptop, so I can't make claims. When I'm able to I will lay claim to an area on the map.

Prepare for a NotOrthodox Church!

@RWDS

Out of curiosity, what's the difficulty with a laptop? I struggled with using paint at first (touchpad), but I've discovered some handy tricks that may be of use to our laptop-using members.

Time's a Changing - A Psuedo-Earth Steampunk NRP

The glorious capital of Zaskar, methinks.