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Roleplay & Technology Rules [THTHI]
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R O L E P L A Y & T E C H N O L O G Y R U L E S
All nations participating in the regional role play must adhere to these rules. Or face the wrath of the voidnukes.
Don't worry, though. Despite there being an entire dispatch on it, submitting a map request is quick and easy. But it's important to remember a few key rules:
You may claim up to four map tiles.
If you claim all four map tiles, they must be connecting.
Roleplayers can not have more than one nation on the map. If you wish to RP as a new nation, your old one must first be removed from the map.
Any nation that wishes to be on the map will have to identify with an account in the World Assembly (WA). It doesn't have to be in THTHI, but you need to confirm it is your WA account through telegram.
You may either:
Send one of the region's Cartographers (currently Solingarch [Chief Cartographer], Greater avaria, Dze tribes, Kuracha kanlant, Woleve Atraland & Fiercewood) a telegram disclosing the spot you'd like.
or:
Join THTHI's Discord and claim your desired land in the aptly named #map-requests channel.
While the first option doesn't require leaving the comforts of NationStates, the second will guarantee you a quicker response time, and is more convenient if you're already a part of THTHI's Discord (if you haven't joined, please do, we have a pickle)
Finally, after having selected your spot, praised Lord Platinium (optional, but recommended) and submitted your request, you may begin RPing!
Other Nations are nations that don't quite fit the mold. They can be a lot of things, but they fall into two categories:
Nomadic Nations are, in a shocking twist, nomadic tribes and peoples that travel throughout Kalrania. While similar to diaspora peoples at first glance, they are different in that they have their own governments and societal structures, as opposed to simply residing in another nation. If you choose this category, be sure to get permission from the nations you're interacting with before you do anything. If not, you may suffer the wrath of the mods and see your posts voidnuked (declared illegal and removed from the RP).
Diaspora Peoples are unique in that they aren't actually nations. Instead, they are a race, cultural or ethnic group that are dispersed across one or several different nations that aren't their own. As with nomadic nations, don't forget to get the thumbs up from your host nation(s) before you RP.
Question 1: My nation was removed from the map! Why is that? Answer: Our region has an inactivity policy. If you fail to write an RP post in 15 days, your nation is removed from the map. Don't worry about being removed without notice, though; we do our best to notify nations two days before they reach that point. Question 2: I just finished winning a war with my neighbor and want to take some land from them as part of the treaty, can you add it to my nation? Answer: That depends. Annexation is currently allowed, but only under specific circumstances. Question 3: I'm no longer happy with my map spot and want to move somewhere else. Can I? Answer: Of course! However, you can't relocate while at war with another nation, as that can be abused by those looking to foil an enemy invasion or assist an allied one. Question 4: Who is Lord Platinium, and why do you keep mentioning him? Answer: ALL HAIL ALL HAIL ALL HAIL ALL HAIL Question 5: Are custom names for my nation? Answer: Yes, we now allow custom names to be put on the map, it should not br too long though. Question 6: If I can only claim four tiles, why are there nations with more than four on the map? Answer: To combat a land crisis in early 2021, map tile sizes were redrawn to their current sizes from a much larger size. Some nations have maintained their places since, now occupying land which exceeds the sizes of the new tiles. Question 7: If I'm on an island, can I request a tile on land next to it? Answer: In the past, you could. However, for similar reasons as mentioned above (see question 6), that is no longer allowed. If you have small islands on your coast, though, that is fine. (Note: this does not apply to archipelago nations. If all you are is a bunch of tiny islands, those islands will be grouped into tiles based on how they're clustered. The two island groups by the poles, for instance, are both considered one tile.)
Key:
SDC: Members of The Southern Defense Confederation
NC: Members of the Northern Commonwealth
NUS: Members of the Northern Union-State
VU: Members of the Vesperian Union
TAA: Members of the Thousand Arrow Alliance
Nonaligned: Nations who have either pledged neutrality or have yet to choose a faction
Secondary Alliance: Nations who are members of two alliances (land color is dominant alliance, outline is secondary alliance)
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Neuerstaat via telegram or discord, they will get your territory set up. This is explained in detail in the dispatch to your right.Now here are some facts about Kalrania.
12 IRL Days = 1 RP Year. Click here for the Current RP Date.
Kalrania has a diameter of 12,756 Kilometers. (1 to 1 Earth's Diameter)
No spamming, flaming, name calling, or baiting. RP posts are the equivalent of your nation speaking, keep the posts official and mature. RP Posts should avoid explicit references to real-life entities. We are on Kalrania, not Earth. Nations may set their RP population to any number equal to, or lower than their NS population. Nations may not set their RP population to any number greater than their NS population. When roleplaying, it is courteous to obtain prior consent before interacting with another roleplayer. RP Moderation may require prior consent be obtained in certain roleplay situations.
No God-modding, all RP actions must be carried out with time for nations to react to your posts. For example; assassinating another nations' leader is fine, but you need their permission first. Legions of tanks and airplanes should not descend upon your enemies without warning. Post something that signals your intent.
Fluffing is not allowed in the RMB RP, some forms may include; Troop Fluffing - The use of insane, immensely large troop numbers without also RP'ing the implications of such numbers on your own nation's economy, workforce, logistics, etc. (If you want to use big, multi-million man armies, you are also going to have to deal with big problems that come with that.) Money Fluffing - The use or spending of ridiculous amounts of your national currency without exploring the economic RP implications of such an action. (Yes, I also want to spend 3 trillion moneymarks on super-projects, but such an action comes with consequences.) Stealth Fluffing - Stealthy units are harder to detect, they are not invisible. Utilizing a force made up entirely of stealth units makes them neither invisible, nor cost effective. Using stealth units as a means to render your forces invisible is both Stealth Fluffing as well as Godmodding. Tech/Magic Fluffing - Technology or magic that is legal under the Technology Rules, but still allocates an absurd or unfair advantage to your nation is Tech/Magic Fluffing. If your technology or magic allows you to, among other things, ignore any damage or incoming fire from enemy forces it is both Tech/Magic Fluffing and Godmodding. Alliance Fluffing - Claiming to have an alliance with any nation(s), without having proper RP Posts to back it up. Alliances, Defensive Pacts, Etc. must have a charter document, and must be listed as an official alliance. Nations may join only ONE (1) Military/Defensive alliance at a time. Additionally, nations cannot utilize the forces of other alliance/union members unless a clearly-defined force has been explicitly placed under their command.
Candensia would like to take the time to show other nations how to format their posts. This is an example of how to do so. We would appreciate it if other nations formatted their RP posts like so. Thank you.
All RP posts must be styled, with "RP" bold at the top, followed by the title of your post, which should indicate what the post is about. All RP Posts should be done in-character (as your nation). When in RP, you are no longer you, you are your nation.
Out of roleplay posts are to be titled "OOC" (Out of Character) or "OORP" (Out of Role Play). You may refer to yourself in OOC posts.
Custom technology is allowed. A dispatch/ factbook is to be written for any custom tech, explaining its strengths, weaknesses, and uses. All technologies must adhere to Technology Rules.
Let's begin by detailing which provinces can be annexed, and which cannot.
The province is owned by a nation. (Cannot annex an unclaimed province.)
The province is owned by a nation with a size greater than one province.
The province is directly adjacent to your nation's original map claims. (Your original 1, 2, or 3 tiles.)
With these conditions in place, the restrictions below on annexation are active.
The province is NOT claimed by a nation.
The province IS held by a 1-province nation.
The province is NOT directly adjacent to your nation's original map claims (Your original 1, 2, or 3 tiles.)
These restrictions have the following implications below on certain nations.
Nations which do not border any other nation CANNOT annex land, and CANNOT be annexed.
Nations surrounded only by water CANNOT annex land, and CANNOT be annexed.
1-province nations CANNOT be annexed.
Okay. Now that province eligibility has been defined, let us examine the standard procedure for any nations looking to annex territory.
Ensure the target province is eligible to be annexed.
Justify a conflict, wherein the target province is linked to a believable justification and wargoal, as it relates to the conflict. (We can't have a war start over trade tensions, and then suddenly start demanding territory, that's nonsensical, or more specifically, unjustifiable.)
Successfully secure a peace treaty, wherin the target province is ceded to your nation. (This will be overseen by RP Moderators, and the transfer is not official unless approved by RP Moderation.
1-province nations CANNOT be annexed.
There are additional things that must be kept in mind.
Be clear, and obvious with your intentions. If your intent is to gain territory, then it must be clear, compatible and justifiable with the conflict.
Be aware that declaring a war in order to gain territory opens up your nation to the risk of annexation along the contested border IF the contested provinces are annex eligible. (If you lose your war, the defender can demand annex-eligible land).
Know that only the principal belligerents can annex or lose land. (Allies that are called into a war cannot gain or lose territory.)
Remember that nations are allowed to annex only ONE province per war.
Upon the conclusion of a war, wherin provinces are at risk of annexation, the following things will happen.
Draw up a peace treaty, wherin the the concerned provices are explicitly ceded to their respective nations.
Subject the peace treaty, as well as the entire war to review by RP Moderation, to ensure the peace treaty is fair to both sides, and that the war was justifiable, legal, and fair.
Know that territory changes are not official unless approved by RP Moderation, and is in accordance with all other RP Rules.
Annexation by any other means than warfare is NOT LEGAL, except instances approved on a case-by-case basis by RP Moderation. (Selling/Trading Provinces, Annexation as a result of ultimatums.)
"Puppetting" nations, or sections of nations as a result of a peace treaty is NOT LEGAL, except instances approved on a case-by-case basis by RP Moderation
Forced vassalization of nations as a result of a peace treaty is NOT LEGAL, except instances approved on a case-by-case basis by RP Moderation.
All military sizes will be determined by stats from the following calculation. Federations/Unions are not allowed to use their combined population to calculate military size, it must be done per nation. All military weapons, units, and technologies must adhere to Technology Rules. Wars must be declared under some sort of pretense (i.e. there must be a legitamate, sensible reason) Peace treaties must be fair to both nations. The end result must be fair, and this aspect will be overseen by RP Moderators. Nations engaged as an aggressor in an offensive war must wait 2 RP years (14 IRL Days) before declaring subsequent offensive wars.
Annexation is currently allowed under certain circumstances, which are listed in the dispatch to the right.
RP Moderators reserve the right to declare ANY technology, or derivative thereof illegal, in order to promote RP stability, fairness, realism, or for other reasons laid out in the Roleplay Moderation section of the RP Rules. Other than that have fun and express your creativity, and consult RP Mods if you have any questions!
Unified Korrodia Edited by New cadaria, Candensia, and 
Candain Reformatted by Arkhall & later on Kemonomica-
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