NationStates

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Thought it might be fun if we started a region on NationStates? If you don't know what it is, it is an online political simulator which puts you as the head of a fictional state - giving you full governance. You can be a fair and just ruler or a mighty tyrant... either way it is a very fun game and extremely easy to play.

My country - http://www.nationstates.net/nation=massambula_kapengwe

Hope to see you on there.

[ChelseaChick 430]

Oh my god Alex, how do you find that fun!!

[chrismada9 1,948]

Seems like an interesting game. I've always been fond of nations and things like economies and independent countries so this sounds a bit interesting to me.

If I get time I might join up.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yeah it's really great, it takes about five minutes a day and is really fun to play because the issues are usually hilarious!

[ChelseaChick 430]

Ok I take it back...its fun!

The Republic of Fagans is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 39%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Furniture Restoration.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. Fagans's national animal is the Whale, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Niks.

[BluesChick 1,260]

I'll join after the move

[Drogba11CFC 108]

The Confederacy of British Siam is a tiny, devout nation, notable for its burgeoning Border Terrier population. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 8 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 26%. A robust private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Furniture Restoration industries.

Bicyclists are banned from major roads, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed. Crime is moderate. British Siam's national animal is the Border Terrier, and its currency is the Pound Sterling.

British Siam is ranked 113th in Hampshire and 73,244th in the world for Healthiest Citizens.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I've made a region http://www.nationsta...ion=talkchelsea

It's called TalkChelsea, to 'move' your country there, simply do this:

• Click on the name of your current region, if you have one. It is on the drop-down menu on the left, written in green.
• Select the option about a quarter of the way down the page which says 'Tired of life in [name of region]?'
• Click search on the next page, and choose 'TALKCHELSEA' - simply join

The Grand Duchy of Massambula Kapengwe

The Grand Duchy of Massambula Kapengwe is a huge, safe nation, ruled by Papa Daum with an even hand, and renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 862 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Education, although Defence and Law & Order are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Peshwari Naan. The average income tax rate is 73%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Information Technology and Gambling.

Abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances, teachers are routinely tested to keep their jobs, notable individuals are granted land and titles, and much of Massambula Kapengwe's computer network is controlled by a rampant artificial intelligence. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Massambula Kapengwe's national animal is the Mang o'Chutney, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Bhajeemark.

Massambula Kapengwe is ranked 36,377th in the world for Most Godforsaken!

[ChelseaChick 430]

I've made a region http://www.nationsta...ion=talkchelsea

Does it have a save the whales policy?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yes.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Just made my nation!

The Rogue Nation of Scanburntoakia is a fledgling, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 20%. A robust private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Retail industries.

Crime is moderate. Scanburntoakia's national animal is the Muskox, and its currency is the Kroner.

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=scanburntoakia

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Congratulations of being appointed WA Delegate, Drogba11CFC