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Voting will begin on Monday to start the process to save a turkey! It'll go to the Hall of Nations and then me!
Pick well, so we can feast on the rest.
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Dalimbar, and Bobki
*lurks*
I was wondering if anyone had ideas for fun to do in nation-states, and yes, I did my issues
Well, let's begin with your definition of 'fun'...
Teralyon, Varanius, and Locksley Hall
There's plenty to do to enhance the Nationstates experience!
This Guide has a boat load of excellent information on all the different things you can do in the West Pacific
New Player's Guide to The West Pacific
by 
The Impeccably Arranged Snark of The West Pacific Master Dispatch
Delegate & World Assembly Recruitment:
Overthinkers 
@weirdoxvii
TWPAF:
Teralyon@.zafo
Foreign Affairs:
Varanius@tertiaryantagonist
Cultural Trust:
Fujai@smithy876
Regional Guides:
Zoran@oblivionwind
Congratulations! Your nation has made its way to NationStates' premier meritocracy! In this guide you'll find all you need to navigate this game and get involved in our community here in the West Pacific.
TWP Quick Links: The West Pacific ● 
Join the Discord Server! ● Regional Forums ● Master Dispatch
What is NationStates?
NationStates (NS) is a nation simulation game where we, the players, run nations and band together in regions to have a good time.
First and foremost, there is your individual nation. This is what you see with when you login to NS. You have the authority to govern it as you see fit by answering issues, which change your laws, statistics, and rankings. These can be found using the different symbol tabs on your nation page.
You can also join the World Assembly, get to know the people of TWP, apply for regional citizenship, and join the regional government, which you'll read about in the next few sections.
Regions and the World Assembly
Every nation is a part of a region, and like you, they start out in one of the five Pacific regions. Most regions have their own systems of government that have been created by the players who live there. Each region is headed by a Delegate, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.
The World Assembly (WA) is similar to the United Nations in the real world. In this body, resolutions and laws are passed that all WA member nations must abide by. Please join the World Assembly to help secure your new home and raise its influence on the world stage!
Once you have joined the WA, you may vote on proposals in the General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC), and endorse other TWP nations. Please note that you are only allowed to have one nation in WA.
As mentioned earlier, the nation with the most endorsements in a region is the Delegate, gaining executive power in the region. For those reasons, it's extremely important to join the WA and endorse our Delegate Overthinkers & the Guardians.
In order to endorse a nation after you join the WA, find their page and then scroll to the bottom, where there will be a button to endorse.
If you have any further questions about NationStates you can send a telegram to our current Delegate, Overthinkers. She’s a great person and will kindly help with and questions or concerns you may have!
All about The West Pacific!
Here in The West Pacific, we use a meritocratic system of government with the Delegate at its head. The more active you are in the region and the more capable you show yourself to be, the more opportunities you will get for responsibility and advancement.
Because of this, we are one of the most continuously innovative regions in the game. The regional government is made up of the Delegate, the Guardians, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and staff. All positions are appointed by the Delegate based on merit except for the Speaker of the Hall and the Hall of Nations Guardian, who are elected by the members of the Hall of Nations.
Members of the Hall of Nations are citizens of The West Pacific. You can join by making an account on our forums, filling the citizenship form, and repeating the citizenship oath.
Your application will be processed as soon as possible. While you wait, it's a good idea to talk on the Regional Message Board and get to know our Discord community.
After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!
Getting involved!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!
Send a telegram or message to the FA Deputy Minister Hertfordshire and Jammbo at @snowsageclarkov to apply!
The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) is a sovereign military that offers raider and defender operations by using endorsements to take over or defend other regions!
- Submit an application in the forum thread, join the TWPAF Discord Server and be ready for training once accepted!
The Office of Recruitment recruits new nations to move to the West Pacific!
Send a telegram or message to the Director of Recruitment Noton Mast at @quadc to apply!
The Ministry of World Assembly and Recruitment (WAR) has the goal of strengthening The West Pacific in the World Assembly and encouraging regional involvement in the WA!
Send a telegram or message to the Delegate Overthinkers at @weirdoxvii to apply!
The Regional Guides are tasked with welcoming new players and getting them comfortable and involved in the regional community!
Send a telegram or message to the Head Regional Guide Zoran at @oblivionwind to apply!
The Western Post is the official newspaper of The West Pacific and reports on a wide range of topics, from serious to lighthearted and everything in between!
Send a telegram or message to the Editor-in-Chief Giovanniland at @.giovanni_ to apply!
The Cultural Trust is the home of regional culture, composed of several independent cultural communities!
Check this dispatch for information on each community: Card Club, News Group, The West on the Waves, Roleplay Community, Fine Arts Society, and West Pacific Gaming!
For more detailed information on each of our Ministries, please check the How to Get Involved in TWP dispatch.
Would you like to know more?
You can find our regional hub, the forums, here.
We also have an active discord server that you can join here. This is where you can find the contacts mentioned above in the volunteer group list.
Congratulations, you made it to the end! Enjoy your stay in The West Pacific!
TWP
And before you or anyone else asks, no there is no wars in NS but there is something called Raiding and Defending!
Ask about war in NationStates and people will tell you that no war mechanic exists in the game, and almost certainly never will. This is technically true. But the whole truth is, we have something much better. Why play around with imaginary wars between nations when you can invade entire regions, with very real consequences? Welcome to The West Pacific Armed Forces. That's exactly what we do.
Holding to TWP's motto, "Snarky & Free", TWPAF raises the Sovereign Sword against regions that stand against us. We refuse to hold to the typical conventions and categories of military gameplay. Join TWPAF, and you will have an experience that no other organization can provide.
Military gameplay (aka R/D, for raiding and defending) is the art of instantaneous democracy. As you may already know, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements in a region automatically becomes the region's WA Delegate. The endorsements are counted when the game updates twice a day, at noon and midnight Eastern time. In raiding, we attempt to quickly take over a delegacy before anyone can do anything about it. In defending, we watch for raiders and try to protect the region's existing delegate. TWPAF mainly raids, but does not limit itself to one or the other.
Excitement and tension you can't get anywhere else in NS
The skills and honor of protecting TWP and its interests
Cool flags and insignia
A gateway into other influential roles in TWP
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Any resident of the West Pacific can join the TWPAF. You can fill out the application
here. Once you have sent in your application, the Captain or their designee will review it within a couple days.Once you are accepted, an officer will follow up with you to set up your training. Even if you aren't able to be on at update, there are still ways you can help!
If you have further questions about TWPAF or how to get involved, telegram Captain Teralyon.
Post by Akatari suppressed by 
Bhang Bhang Duc.
alliances war ect.
I’d be honored <3
Yy4u and Bhang Bhang Duc
Actually LH St Albans was about 30 minutes drive from where we used to live (until September). Now it would take us 4 hours to get there. I’ll just have to put up with Plantagenet castles; Conwy, Rhuddlan, etc. 😀
Did visit St Albans though and I was impressed.
Post by Zonduria suppressed by Bhang Bhang Duc.
Any and all communists beware - Zonduria will not stand for any expansions of any sorts into free market nations around this great region.
Struts my shiny new flag
Yy4u, Bhang Bhang Duc, Fuentana, Av Libertas Vindex, and 1 otherBobki
<Quiet nod to all the long term regulars>
<friendly smile to all the noobs>
Just come back from the proverbial, well Balder actually.
I'll be on radio silence for at least until the new year because of pesky work commitments. Stay safe out there peeps! More from me when work returns to normal.
I see the RMB broke the 10k barrier! Hopefully it was quality posting and not spam.
Take it easy fellas (and ladies)
<returns to being away>
N.
Yy4u, Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Wickedly evil people, and 8 othersLiberillia, Teralyon, Fuentana, Varanius, Av Libertas Vindex, Bobki, Locksley Hall, and Nagaraningrad
Good to see you back, even if it’s only in passing.
Make sure you stay safe and we’ll see you when RL gets a little less hectic.
Yy4u, Numpties, Varanius, Bobki, and 1 otherLocksley Hall
Thanks BBD! :-)
My nation felt naked without it's usual flag. =O
All endorsements gone but strangely that really doesn't bother me in the slightest when I thought it would do.
Good afternoon TWP, hope you all have splendid Sundays
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Wickedly evil people, Fuentana, and 3 othersVaranius, Bobki, and Locksley Hall
Post by Sahara communes suppressed by Bhang Bhang Duc.
https://youtu.be/OR_lGARzdCU
Albania
Love launching spammers.
Edit: and then you get the telegram asking “Why”? To which the only reply is “Why not?”
Starblazer, Giovanniland, Bobki, Nas Crustium, and 1 otherZuriath
Post by Tahrik suppressed by Bhang Bhang Duc.
Lmao you blocked me
And now that account is banned and blocked.
Westwind and Escapitania
TODAY IN THE WEST
Welcome to Doughvember, a week for foodies and about food. As for today, it is Clean Out Your Fridge Day. If you can, compost those wilting fruits and veggies. Make space for more food and don't let anything go to waste!
You can also prepare for Turkey Pardon 2020, as that poll opens tomorrow. Only one turkey will be saved. The rest will be roasted.
Remember to Feed 
Dilber endorsements. Endos for the Delegate are like rice: we want thousands of them.
From tomorrow to Thursday, regional guide Kurabis will run TITW.
Sunday: Clean Your Fridge
Monday: Punday Monday, Fast Food Day, Turkey Pardon 2020 Vote begins
Tuesday: Haikuesday, Homemade Bread Day/Doughvember Day 1 Recipe Exchange
Wednesday: Doughvember Day 2
Thursday: Thank You Thursday, Doughvember Day 3
Friday: Karaoke Friday, Food Song Playlist Contest, Turkey Pardon vote ends
Saturday: Philosophy Day (Food for thought)
Sunday: Stuffing Day
Bhang Bhang Duc, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, Teralyon, Santos-dominius, and 6 othersHertfordshire and Jammbo, Varanius, Bobki, Nas Crustium, No-no land, and Zuriath
Bhang Bhang Duc, Fuentana, Varanius, and Bobki
Hello, good morning.
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