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Welcome to RMBRP

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What is RMBRP?

RMBRP (Regional Message Board Roleplay) is a regional roleplay organ which uses the RMB as it's main medium of communication. Alongside forum RP, RMBRPers represent the North Pacific's roleplaying community. The RMB can be used to interact with nations on a governmental level, post treaties, accords, factbooks, and communicate with national leaders.

Where do I sign up?

You can become a de facto RMBRPer by applying for a spot on the RMB map. Consult this factbook first and apply by speaking to a cartography member. Joining the LinkTNPRP discord channel will also help you in communicating with other roleplayers effectively. Announcements regarding RP decisions, amendments to rules, and events will all take place there so it is highly encouraged to join. The TNPRP discord also connects players from forum RP.

What do I do?

The possibilities are endless. As a nationstate you have an entire population and government at your disposal and the kinds of RP we see on the RMB are very diverse, ranging from armed conflicts, personal vendettas, dramas, revelations, and more. That being said there are rules concerning the ways in which we play. Important examples include a nation's military size, geographical size, a player's demeanour and spam rules, as well as cooperation in plural roleplay. Violations of these rules may result in temporary bans. Repeaters may be excluded from RP altogether. Consult The RMBRP Ruleset for important details further regarding RMBRP rules.

Our World, Strangereal

What is Strangereal?

Strangereal is the geographical entity in which RMBRP takes place. Technically, users are not required to roleplay within strangereal, however the vast majority of nations do. To join you must register on the RMB map, which can be found here. The RMBRP map was derived from the world in Ace Combat which goes by he same name, however it does feature some topographical differences from the original and is unique to TNP. There are five continents: Anea, Verusa, Osea, Fusea, and Usonea, each with their own neighbourhood of different nations. Contact any of the cartography staff listed in the factbook for inquiries.

How do I join?

Refer to the factbook for full details. Upon selecting a desired region after consulting the map, telegram or DM (on discord) a member of our cartography staff for confirmation and implementation. After your request is reviewed, it may take thereabout one week for the map to be updated. In addition to new members, the map must be accommodated for relocations, CTEs, name-changes, colour-changes, and territorial shifts, so please be patient. Once you are officially on the map, your roleplaying within strangereal become canon and you can begin RPing with your friends and others. Have fun!

Beyond Strangereal?

Outer space is quite a common setting for RPs involving space races, rocket programmes, and international space missions. In order to supplement this, the heliosystem was organized. It consists of six individual planets, one comet, and a sun. Planets may only be visited, researched, and explored under the RMB ruleset, and thus cannot be colonized or inhabited. Weapons also are forbidden in space RPs. These rules serve to make outer space a plausible and peaceful setting for RPs.


"The essence of a roleplaying game is
that it is a group, cooperative Experience"

— Gary Gygax, Creator of Dungeons & Dragons


How do I roleplay?

You can get started in any way you like. Personally, I began by making short statements from my national leaders, talking with foreign statesmen and making bold declarations. Gradually I transitioned into factbook-making, textwalls (long-form RMB posts), and other methods of RPing. In general, the best strategy for developing and improving your RP is by reading the RPs of others, practicing, and finding inspiration from other texts and media. Here are some examples of RP textwalls written by myself, Kyoki Chudoku, and the Lotion Empire

What is worldbuilding?

Worldbuilding is a distinct focus on the setting of your RP and of your nation. This is most commonly portrayed by creating maps, images, and histories. Flags, coats of arms, propaganda, and trivia can all be considered worldbuilding for their relevance to your nation. Worldbuilding is extremely important because it establishes a distinct personality for your nation. It can be difficult to RP without context of the nation you are collaborating with, so always ensure that you have a specific 'character' for your nation, just as you would with characters in your stories. A common worldbuilding asset is a wikipedia-style factbook, which can be written through the factbook tool in nationstates.

What are alliances?

Alliances are collective RMBRP entities that provide security for your nation. Joining an alliance requires sending a request to its leaders and usually meeting a specific criteria. Alliances act as cohesive units, preserving and protecting its members and creating fellowship within its adherents. Non-allied nations have a higher chance of being compelled to war, so most nations eventually end up in an alliance; however it is optional. Users tend to know members of their alliance best within the RP community.

What do all these acronyms and terms mean?

Here are a few important acronyms and terms which may be useful to you as an RMBRPer.

Term

Definition

NS

Nationstates

CTE

Cease To Exist, when a nation's account is terminated due to inactivity

RP

Roleplay

RMB

Regional Message Board

TNP

The North Pacific

SR

Strangereal

OOC/IC

Out Of Character/In Character

DF/DS

Defence Force/Defence Stat (NS Stat used in army size calculations)

WB

Worldbuilding

RP Pop

Roleplay Population (Non-NS pop, determined by pixel-count)

Mods

Moderators

Carto

Cartography Staff

Void

Consider (an RP) illegitimate due to violation of the RMB Ruleset

"The Treaty"

Generally refers to the RMB ruleset

RP Post

RMB post containing RP material


The Treaty Movedo Deus Modus is signed — Sunday, July 9th, 2017

What is the RMB Ruleset?

The RMB Ruleset, also known as the rules, the treaty, the treaty movedo deus modus, or the godmod treaty, is a landmark document that clarifies and trademarks rules and policies regarding RP behaviour. Please read it!

What are some of the most important rules in RMBRP?

There are multiple rules to consider on the RMB as well as on the TNPRP discord channel both in-game and while RPing; however, most involve etiquette and appropriate conduct. It is STRONGLY recommended that each user familiarizes themselves with the RMB ruleset which has been previously linked here. The most apparent rules are in prohibition of godmodding (self-imposed military/national superiority), reset-buttoning (retconning unfavourable outcomes), uncooperative RP, unrealism (mostly regarding army and military size or might), and exploitation of new players.

I'm RPing and someone is insulting me, disturbing me, making me uncomfortable, etc.

The best strategy in these kinds of situations is to ignore the other player completely. Aggravating, encouraging, or mocking users who are breaking the rules only results in further malcontent and aggravation. That being said, try not to dwell on moderator advisories, military losses, or unfavourable outcomes in general. RMBRP is relieving to some, an activity after work or school to unwind or be creative! So try to accept these things. If you ever feel uncomfortable or pressured by another user, let any moderator know and they will help you.

Why do we have these rules?

When first arriving, it's difficult to find your place as a nation and create RP that feels important. Don't let this discourage you, the rules are here to make sure you don't follow the dark path of spam and godmodding. The rules are also here to protect you against potentially aggressive users and cyberbullies. RMBRP is a big community founded upon sacrifice and justice, and the mods want to make sure you are obeying the rules and most importantly, enjoying yourself and your RPs.


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