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Austrulasia wrote:Panther, your economy is classified as 'frightening'. My economy just fell from 'strong' to 'good'. I want my country to be like yours! How can I achieve that?

It takes time to get the highest designation for that stat. You just have to stick with it.

If all you care about is Economy, just keep choosing business friendly options. However, know that as you're a very new nation, you will experience wilder swings in stat changes, before things settle down to a bit of an equilibrium. Not only that, but early on, it seems that being too extreme with pro-business stuff can actually be detrimental to your economy, especially when it comes to decimating your environment. I believe this has to do with Tourism crashing, which damages Economy.

This is a helpful tool:

http://www.mwq.dds.nl/ns/results/

Though, be aware that it was put together by a non-staff member, and cannot be 100 percent relied upon, especially as it mostly offers averages.

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Norgiestoileckylockj, The unified missourtama states, and 1 otherSahcara

Norgiestoileckylockj wrote:Most of us have Frightening economy, and honestly I have no clue how I got there. Just keep answering issues and it’ll eventually reach Frightening, as long as you don’t choose an answer that purposely sinks your economy.

This is a good point, too. Over time, as long as you display any degree of learning from answering all of these issues, it's almost inevitable that your Economy will continue to increase.

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Norgiestoileckylockj, The unified missourtama states, and 1 otherSahcara

Panther wrote:Busy and stressful. And yet, not eventful at all, since we didn't get together. Funny how that is...

Getting together for a very small meal with close family this weekend. We'll see how that goes.

Cool. Have a fun weekend. 🙂
Enjoy! ✌

Panther wrote:

You got any holidays coming up, or which recently passed?

Well we had Deepavali on the 14th of this month.

Nice, quiet, and bright. ❤ 🪔
Deepavali is meant to be like this.

Not the noisy pollutant fire-crackers and stuff.

For those of you, who are unfamiliar.... Deepawali is one of the most famous festivals of India.
It is also known as the Festival of Lights.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 3 othersPanther, The unified missourtama states, and Sahcara

Some random interviewer wrote:How would you rate your region's Z-day performance, on a scale of 1 to 5?

Awesome, a 5 defo. I managed to systematically infect most of the region with Zombies.

Some random interviewer wrote:Did you have something like central nuclear command, and did people follow it a lot?

Not really. It was more an ad hoc operation, if you know what I mean. I also wrecked a couple of other regions as well.

Some random interviewer wrote:How populous was your region last Z-day?

Dunno. Bigger than usual. Our delegate drafted in his puppets. Not that it helped much. Mwhahahahaha.

Long live the undead!

🧟‍♂️

Panther wrote:What's the "Golden Age of Cartoons"? Does it more or less coincide with what is referred to as the "Disney Renaissance"? I've not heard the phrase before.

The Second Golden Age of Cartoons sorta began with Disney's Little Mermaid and continued through the 80's and 90's with Tiny Toons, Detention, Hysteria, Animaniacs. and others.

I knew that it had returned, but it is more politically correct and the artwork is less like the original's 30's style.

Densaner, Holly United, Panther, and Sahcara

Welcome to the region Splena and Manowee

While you get to know the place, please help yourself to a drink at our beach bar:






Bar Staff

Grouchy Proprietor

Master of Ceremonies

Bartender

Bouncers

Barbacks

Tavern Bard

Kitchen Staff

Musical Act

House Sloth

Goon Squad

  • Mauryavarsha

  • Abalone and naido

  • Sayabara

  • The unified missourtama states

🖼 Framed Portraits on the Wall of Fame 🖼

  • The lepearchauns

  • Paladinsanity

  • Trevorisimo

  • Siorta

  • American border collie

Read dispatch

If you'd like assistance endorsing the regions, check out this handy tool:

https://sites.google.com/view/tums-nsapi/project-spend

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, The unified missourtama states, and Sahcara

Mauryavarsha wrote:Well we had Deepavali on the 14th of this month.

Nice, quiet, and bright. ❤ 🪔
Deepavali is meant to be like this.

Not the noisy pollutant fire-crackers and stuff.

For those of you, who are unfamiliar.... Deepawali is one of the most famous festivals of India.
It is also known as the Festival of Lights.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

Oh, that's right. I did hear about that when it occurred.

It looks like an incredibly beautiful festival. I'd like to see it in person, some time.

Was it markedly different this year due to the pandemic?

Densaner wrote:Our delegate drafted in his puppets. Not that it helped much.

Rude. They tried their darnedest...

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 2 othersMauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Panther wrote:Rude. They tried their darnedest...

I only needed 2 puppets. What did you bring, over 20 wasn't it? :P

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, and 2 othersMauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Densaner wrote:I only needed 2 puppets. What did you bring, over 20 wasn't it? :P

...almost 30

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 2 othersMauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Hello, guys! Just joined. Just wondering: is it possible to give wealth and protection to another nation in this region?

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, and 2 othersThe unified missourtama states, and Sahcara

How about you give some wealth to me? I'll be your best mate and protect you.

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, Sahcara, and 1 otherRekingebron

Post self-deleted by Austrulasia.

Sure! Do you know how?

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, and 1 otherSahcara

No, sorry. Does anybody else around here?

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, and 1 otherSahcara

Norgiestoileckylockj

Cosmai You cannot give other nations wealth and protection. Sorry.

You can join the World Assembly and endorse nations, though.

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Panther, The unified missourtama states, and 3 othersRongorongo, Mauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Welcome to the region Cosmai and Tosara

While you're getting to know the place -- probably by reading through our lengthy, byzantine, and frankly arbitrary list of rules and code of conduct that must be followed to the letter, in order to avoid incurring capricious punishment -- I recommend relaxing on one of the many hammocks stretched out across our lovely beaches. I might also recommend helping yourself to a complimentary marsupial:

*rolls out a heavy wooden barrel, popping off the lid with a crowbar, revealing it to be teeming with possums and shrews and wombats and thylacines and Tasmanian devils and bandicoots and koala and wallaby*

Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Norgiestoileckylockj, The unified missourtama states, and 3 othersRongorongo, Americatain, and Sahcara

Welcome to South PacificCosmai and Tosara! I hope that you will enjoy your stay with us.

Densaner, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, The unified missourtama states, and 3 othersRongorongo, Americatain, and Sahcara

Panther wrote:Welcome to the region Cosmai and Tosara

.....While you're getting to know the place -- probably by reading through our lengthy, byzantine, and frankly arbitrary list of rules and code of conduct that must be followed to the letter.

Don't worry though. Like art imitating life, our Orange hued tyrant will soon be overthrown in a violent revolution, no one will be safe from the mob's bloodlust and blind fury. We'll soon have an election for delegate, feel free to participate in the process.

Enjoy your stay in South Pacific and your mangy, rabid and highly feral freebie lovely, cuddly gift.

🦨

The Voice of ARB, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 3 othersPanther, The unified missourtama states, and Sahcara

Whaji Davay, my fellow allies! How's the state of matters going on throughout the South Pacific? I thank you all for welcoming and endorsing me previously.

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 3 othersPanther, The unified missourtama states, and Sahcara

Norgiestoileckylockj

Splena wrote:Whaji Davay, my fellow allies! How's the state of matters going on throughout the South Pacific? I thank you all for welcoming and endorsing me previously.

Things are going great! Our election is fast approaching, our recently established role play region, Dreamtime got featured a few days ago, and we’ve seen an uptick in new nations. Not bad at all.

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Splena, and 3 othersPanther, The unified missourtama states, and Tosara

Panther wrote:Oh, that's right. I did hear about that when it occurred.

It looks like an incredibly beautiful festival. I'd like to see it in person, some time.

Was it markedly different this year due to the pandemic?

Well... it was pretty unique, this year. And in a good way.

No firecrackers.

Other than that, it was the same. Not much loss in the spark. <3

Lighting lamps. Making Rangolis. Preparing home-made sweets. Wishing each other well.
:-)

How's the weekend going so far??

Panther wrote:...almost 30

You have 30 puppets.!? 😱
My, my....

I only operate two entities. Mauryavarsha included.

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Panther, and 2 othersThe unified missourtama states, and Sahcara

Mauryavarsha wrote:You have 30 puppets.!? 😱

No, he has way more than 30.

I have a measly 36.

Is that a lot? 🤔

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, Panther, and 2 othersMauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Densaner wrote:
Don't worry though. Like art imitating life, our Orange hued tyrant will soon be overthrown in a violent revolution, no one will be safe from the mob's bloodlust and blind fury. We'll soon have an election for delegate, feel free to participate in the process.

Enjoy your stay in South Pacific and your mangy, rabid and highly feral freebie lovely, cuddly gift.

🦨

Well, I was initially suspicious, but everything that made me feel like something was a bit off, in fact was crossed out and so voided from consideration.

Thank you for expressing such straightforwardly positive sentiments.

Splena wrote:Whaji Davay, my fellow allies!

"Whaji Davay"? A google search takes one to your nation, so I'm guessing part of your created language? It has a nice ring to it.

Mauryavarsha wrote:
Well... it was pretty unique, this year. And in a good way.

No firecrackers.

Other than that, it was the same. Not much loss in the spark. <3

Lighting lamps. Making Rangolis. Preparing home-made sweets. Wishing each other well.
:-)

How's the weekend going so far??

Ah yes, I too know the displeasure of neighbors taking fireworks celebrations to extremes. It seems like folks in my city mark each and every occasion by blowing stuff up. I would ban them if it were in my power to do so...

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 3 othersThe unified missourtama states, Mauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Mauryavarsha wrote:You have 30 puppets.!? 😱
My, my....

Densaner wrote:No, he has way more than 30.

I have a measly 36.

Is that a lot? 🤔

Yeah. I have an unconscionable number of puppets...

Early on, I just really enjoyed the process of coming up with fun names, designing a flag for the nation, and fleshing out other light worldbuilding aspects. Then, I also developed a bit of a hair-trigger when it came to creating a joke nation for the express purpose of a brief sight gag. Then, I created all of those panther pups for new real reason, besides that I saw other people's fun puppet series.

Thank goodness the trading cards came out, as a way for me to back-justify their existence :P

I'd say, though, that ~30 puppets is at the very low end of "a lot." I find it to be about as many as can be properly managed, if you care about issues and the nations' stats (which you probably don't).

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Unrelated, but this is my favorite "Headline" I've received, yet, after answering an issue:

https://i.imgur.com/VlV54w9.png

Densaner, A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and 3 othersThe unified missourtama states, Mauryavarsha, and Sahcara

Panther wrote:Well, I was initially suspicious, but everything that made me feel like something was a bit off, in fact was crossed out and so voided from consideration.

Yes, yes. Mwhahahahahaha, ahem, positivity, yes.

Panther wrote:Yeah. I have an unconscionable number of puppets...

I might go up to 40, but that's it. I do like cards, but not that much. I still like "Old Man Yells at Cloud".

A Down and Dusky Blonde, Holly United, Norgiestoileckylockj, and Panther

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