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Panonije wrote:Can somebody tell me how to boost influence, and how does it work

Sure! Influence is a game mechanic that kind of represents how long a nation has been in a region, for instance, or how powerful they are in that region. You gain influence daily, but you can increase it by getting endorsements. What's the best way to get WA endorsements? Endorse other WA members in the region!

You can read more about it in this guide:

NJ'S HELPFUL GUIDE TO WORLD ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP, ENDORSEMENTS, AND MUCH MORE!


Hey, there, player! You have stumbled across NJ's Helpful Guide to everything WA related! Hopefully, you have already learned the basics of this game and are coming here for extra help. I am going to cover the basics of this mechanic of the game and some tips, tricks, and guides on how to begin participating. I will round it off with some frequently asked questions. I will hopefully be able to answer all of your questions. If not, feel free to reach out to me via telegram or on Discord at Lies Kryos#1734.

WORLD ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP

So, you want to join the World Assembly? Perfect. In the next few steps, I will explain how to join the World Assembly quickly and painlessly.

1. The first step is to make sure that you have an email attached to your nation. Don't worry, no other players can see this.

2. The next step is to visit the World Assembly page here: World Assembly or on the little sidebar of the NS website. Once you have done that, you'll need to hit the "Apply to Join" button. The website will then instruct you to check your email for a message from the NationStates website.

3. You'll need to click on the link that is in the email. Once you have done that, it will confirm that you are part of the World Assembly. Now you can vote on proposals, submit new proposals, endorse other nations in your region, and even become the Delegate!

Note: Having more than one nation in the WA, known as WA-multiing, is against the rules of the site and can get your nation or nations removed from the World Assembly or even banned. Don't think you can outsmart the site; you can't. Better to just follow the rules!

WORLD ASSEMBLY ENDORSEMENTS

Now that you have joined the World Assembly, it is time for you to start racking up the endorsements. I'm gonna get a bit technical here, so proceed at your own risk. The main purpose of endorsements is threefold. First, endorsements increase your regional influence within the game. I will explain the influence mechanic later. Second, endorsements also increase your bid for World Assembly delegate; the person with the most endorsements becomes the delegate for their region. Finally, endorsements are the best way of securing your region from raiding or attacks by military organizations. Regions with a large number of endorsements and a large amount of influence are much harder to raid. In the next few steps, I will outline how to endorse someone.

1. First, you should start by endorsing your region's World Assembly Delegate (WAD). Click on their nation, scroll to the bottom of the page, and hit the little button "Endorse". This will let you endorse them.

2. Once you have done that, you should endorse all the other WA members you can find. The best way to do this is to endorse everyone endorsing the WAD. Click on each nation's page and scroll to the bottom and hit "Endorse". Rinse and repeat. Once you have done all the nations you can find, you won't ever have to endorse them again, unless you resign from the WA or other nations leave the region or WA, but don't worry. The majority of people you endorse will usually remain in the region or in the WA for a long time.

Pro Tip: If you are on a Discord server with the AugustinAndroid v2 (props to August for making that), you can use the ">swap" command to get a list of nations you have not endorsed and a link to their nation page. Super helpful!

Pro Tip: If you go to your region's census page for "World Assembly Endorsements", that will provide you with a list of all nations in the World Assembly, from most endorsed (your WAD) to least endorsed. For example, Conch Kingdom's is at this link. This can be found at:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=list_nations/region=REGION_NAME_HERE?censusid=66

Pro Tip: Your region might have a resident registry with all of their World Assembly nations listed. For example, Conch Kingdom's can be found here: CK Resident Registry

Pro Tip: You will also need two endorsements in order to submit any proposal to the World Assembly, so keep that in mind.

Pro Tip: Review your region's endorsement rules to make sure that you are within their requirements. Unless you are in a Game Created Region, you should be able to endorse everyone and gather as many endorsements as possible.

INFLUENCE

Influence is... well, complicated. I am going to try and explain this as simply and as easily as possible, but bear with me.

Influence is a gameplay feature that allows for the protection and security of regions, mainly. It has other functions for regional officials, but we won't get into that now. Influence, much like population, is calculated at a set rate. Your influence will increase every 12 hours (0000 EST and 1200 EST) at this rate: # of endorsements + 1. For example, having spent 12 hours in Conch Kingdom with 10 endorsements, [example nation] would have increased their influence by 11. Your influence determines a few things.

  • Your influence determines how much influence is required to eject or eject and ban (called a banjection) your nation

  • Your influence will contribute to the regional influence levels

  • Your influence will contribute to the cost of placing a regional password

  • Your influence determine your regional influence "title" (i.e. "zero" or "hermit")

Pro Tip: Keep in mind that your influence will halt if you are inactive for seven days. This means you should be logging on at least once a week.

WORLD ASSEMBLY PROPROSAL

Well, now we can leave the somewhat technical whatnot behind and move on to the real meat of the World Assembly: Proposals. There are several types of proposals and all have exactly the same submission and voting process. However, they do various different things. But first, we will discuss the two houses of the World Assembly.

The General Assembly

The General Assembly is the first branch or house of the WA we will discuss. It deals with the non-military aspects of the WA. This means that all resolutions that deal with anything, ranging from scientific regulation to space exploration to the regulation of cat breeding, will be proposed and voted upon here. There are three severities of legislation: Mild, Signifigant, and Strong. There are thirteen categories of proposals, from "Advancement of Industry" to "Social Justice".

Note: Some categories will have specific and unique subcategories (e.x. "Health" as the subcategories "Healthcare", "International Aid", "Research", and "Bioethics"). In addition, you can repeal all resolutions with the "Repeal this Legislation" button at the bottom of any previously passed resolution.

The Security Council

The Secutiry Council is the second branch of the WA we will discuss. This branch deals solely with the liberation, condemnation, and commendation of regions and nations. The Security Council is permitted to use the "Liberation" proposal to strike down regional passwords imposed by raider organizations. The Secuirty Council (SC) is also permitted to hand out condemnations and commendations. Condemnations are the SC's way of telling a region or nation that they are displeasing the international community. The commendation is the opposite, showing a region or nation that they are pleasing and supporting the international community. In addition, you can repeal all resolutions with the "Repeal this Legislation" button at the bottom of any previously passed resolution.

Steps to a Proposal

1. First, you will have to be a World Assembly member, but you should have already read on how to do that above. In addition, you will need two endorsements.

2. Then, you should submit your proposal draft to a forum for the appropriate branch or house. For GA proposals, that is the General Assembly Forum. For SC proposals, that is the Secutiry Council Forum. You should also make sure you looked for another previously passed resolutions on the Past Resolutions Page. You should do this because you can both gain advice and recommendations for change from experienced members of the WA community as well as make a good impression on voting members and delegates.

3. Once you have edited your proposal to a good point, you can submit it on the World Assembly Proposal page. This page will allow you to edit the type, severity, and category of your proposal. You will then be able to submit and edit the text of your proposal. Keep in mind the rules of the WA Proposal: the General Assembly Rules and the Security Council Rules.

4. After you have submitted your proposal, it will then go into the proposal stage of its life. Here, three things will happen. The General Secretariat (GenSec) will declare the proposal either legal or illegal. Illegal proposals can be designated as such for a breach of any of the proposal rules, linked above. Illegal proposals will be discarded after three days unless the GenSec votes for "Legal" outweigh those for "Illegal". Legal proposals will only be moved to vote if they receive a certain percentage of votes from regional delegates, shown at the top of the Current Proposals page. They will be moved to vote on at a time. Proposals may be discarded by the GenSec, using the "Discard" vote. If there are more "Discard" votes than "Legal" votes, then the proposal will be completely removed. The process is the same for the SC proposals.

5. Once your proposal has made it to the top of the queue, it will be presented to the World Assembly as the "At-Vote" proposal. Then, delegates and members alike will vote on it for three days. If your proposal receives more than 50% of the vote, it will pass. Congrats! If not, your proposal failed and it is time to start all over.

Pro Tip: If you get the support of delegates to approve your proposal in the proposal phase, you will get approved faster. You can also do the same when it is "At-Vote" since delegates' votes count in proportion to their endorsement count (i.e., a WAD with forty endorsements will get forty votes counted in addition to his own one vote).

Pro Tip: If you make sure to incorporate the edits of the people who comment on your proposal forum topic, it is more likely to get delegate approval and support. It is best to take the advice of the GenSec members who might comment on your proposal topic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How hard is it to sign up? Not hard at all! You just need to click a few buttons and check your email.

2. How much does it cost? No fees or costs at all. Just a little bit of your time.

3. What else is the WA used for? It can be used for all kinds of things, one of which is raiding and defending, the only military function possible on NationStates.

4. Can I have multiple nations in the WA? Nope, there are site rules against that. Don't try and outsmart the mechanics of the site; you can get booted from the game for repeat offenses.

5. How come people won't endorse me back? This is where patience comes in. Sometimes you'll just have to wait for people to log back on and endorse you. Some, sadly, won't. Just know that you are improving the region's influence and power.

6. Who should I endorse? Everyone, if you can. Most regions will have an open endorsement policy that allows you to endorse everyone in the region. If not, check your region's rules about endorsement caps and endorsing the delegate.

7. I have 14 people endorsing me, but the game only says 12! The game updates every 12 hours (at 1200 and 0000 EST), so just wait for the next update and your endorsements will update.


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Qhorristan

Miidel feinger

Razden wrote:Hey Miidel feinger bye any chance can you join the discord, we can easily do rp's there(text rp) and i would be able to contact you easier since you are right next to me on the map :)

I would, but I don’t have discord, and don’t feel like getting discord in the foreseeable future. Also, I am still very busy usually, so it would be harder to find the time, sorry :(

Bassiliya, Razden, and Qhorristan

Miidel feinger wrote:I would, but I don’t have discord, and don’t feel like getting discord in the foreseeable future. Also, I am still very busy usually, so it would be harder to find the time, sorry :(

Ok i will send you the RP's through the Telegram

Bassiliya and Qhorristan

Razden wrote:Ok i will send you the RP's through the Telegram

Miidel feinger wrote:I would, but I don’t have discord, and don’t feel like getting discord in the foreseeable future. Also, I am still very busy usually, so it would be harder to find the time, sorry :(

You could also make use of the forums, which doesn't require instant communication.

Post self-deleted by Pralax.

Previous post: The word "medieval" in the recruitment telegram got me hooked.

Good evening, and good day.


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THE ALLIED UNITS

By the grace of providence, ...


| Information

Roleplay Nation Name: The units which, by the grace of Providence, have joined in an oath of fraternity and alliance. (Allied Units in short.)

Official Government Type: Parliamentary.

Roleplay Population: 550 thousand

Industries

  • Blacksmithing: 60/100

  • Lumber: 61/100

  • Stonecutting: 32/100

  • Iron Mining: 62/100

  • Precious Metal Mining: 25/100

  • Other Metal Mining: 35/100

  • Ship-Building: 5/100

  • Fishing: 13/100

  • Construction: 81/100

Agriculture

  • Consumable Crops: 72/100

  • Industrial Crops: 40/100

  • Consumable Animal Husbandry: 38/100

  • Industrial Animal Husbandry: 62/100

Infrastructure

  • Roads: 50/100

  • Taverns & Inns: 36/100

  • Highway Safety: 90/100

  • Ferries: 6/100

  • Towns & Cities: 37/100

  • Religious Buildings: 40/100

  • Education: 76/100

  • Healthcare: 85/100

  • International Trade: 37/100

Military

  • Military Forces: 100/100

    • Standing Army: 20%

      • Knights: 10% (Limited to 10%)

      • Men-at-Arms: 10%

      • Cavalry: 40%

      • Ranged: 20%

      • Mercenaries: 0%

      • Siege & Support: 20%

    • Levies: 80%

      • Knights: 0% (Limited to 10%)

      • Men-at-Arms: 75%

      • Cavalry: 5%

      • Ranged: 20%

      • Mercenaries: 0%

      • Siege & Support: 0%

    • Defensive Structures: 100/100

    • Border Patrol: 33/100 Espionage

    • Espionage: 24/100

    Total Points Used: 1,300

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I'd like to know if the points so far are correct or reasonable, and if I've done mistakes.

Bassiliya and Qhorristan

Pralax wrote:The word "medieval" in the recruitment telegram got me hooked.

Good evening, and good day.

Welcome! Very glad to have you with us. Let us know if you have any questions! Just as a note, please avoid double posting; there's an edit button you can use instead. :)

Pralax wrote:

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THE ALLIED UNITS

By the grace of providence, ...


| Information

Roleplay Nation Name: The units which, by the grace of Providence, have joined in an oath of fraternity and alliance. (Allied Units in short.)

Official Government Type: Parliamentary.

Roleplay Population: 550 thousand

Industries

  • Blacksmithing: 60/100

  • Lumber: 61/100

  • Stonecutting: 32/100

  • Iron Mining: 62/100

  • Precious Metal Mining: 25/100

  • Other Metal Mining: 35/100

  • Ship-Building: 5/100

  • Fishing: 13/100

  • Construction: 81/100

Agriculture

  • Consumable Crops: 72/100

  • Industrial Crops: 40/100

  • Consumable Animal Husbandry: 38/100

  • Industrial Animal Husbandry: 62/100

Infrastructure

  • Roads: 50/100

  • Taverns & Inns: 36/100

  • Highway Safety: 90/100

  • Ferries: 6/100

  • Towns & Cities: 37/100

  • Religious Buildings: 40/100

  • Education: 76/100

  • Healthcare: 85/100

  • International Trade: 37/100

Military

  • Military Forces: 100/100

    • Standing Army: 20%

      • Knights: 10% (Limited to 10%)

      • Men-at-Arms: 10%

      • Cavalry: 40%

      • Ranged: 20%

      • Mercenaries: 0%

      • Siege & Support: 20%

    • Levies: 80%

      • Knights: 0% (Limited to 10%)

      • Men-at-Arms: 75%

      • Cavalry: 5%

      • Ranged: 20%

      • Mercenaries: 0%

      • Siege & Support: 0%

    • Defensive Structures: 100/100

    • Border Patrol: 33/100 Espionage

    • Espionage: 24/100

    Total Points Used: 1,300

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I'd like to know if the points so far are correct or reasonable, and if I've done mistakes.

Please send this to me either in a telegram or via Discord if you can. That way I don't have to worry about losing it somewhere.

Qhorristan and Pralax

Protectorate Fact #25

Tea is a fairly popular drink in the Protectorate, especially in situations where alcohol would be inappropriate. In Kretaza, black tea is most common; in Fendirol, various green teas; and in Cizimene (where tea is a relatively recent cultural import), black tea mixed with an equal quantity of sheep's milk.

Bassiliya and Razden

I am sad to announce that our Deputy of the Steward, Almaaz, will be stepping down from his role. He was served Thegye well in the past, and we are grateful for his service. He has helped with recruitment, both by manual and by donating stamps, and has helped with building the region as a whole. He has also served as a moderator for the server, especially when we've needed help covering that role in the past. Please make sure to leave him an encouraging and thankful message here on the RMB or on Discord.

In addition, as a subsequent announcement, the regional government is looking for a citizen to fill the role of Deputy of the Steward. The Deputy of the Steward is the individual in charge of internal regional affairs. To quote the Bassilisha, "the Deputy of the Steward will be directly responsible for all roleplay and community events. The Deputy of the Steward will be authorized, by the Diarchy, to appoint Stewards to assist them in their duties." I expect the DoS to a) be active, b) help with planning events and roleplays, c) assist in recruitment efforts, and d) be all-around helpful to the Diarchs and government by managing the Steward's office and other officers under their authority. If you are interested in filling this role, have questions, or would like to express concern, do let me know via DM or TG. Thank you all for your participation and have a wonderful day!

The Great Protectorate, Dofelkvic, Razden, and Qhorristan

Minecraft survivors

I'm trying to get the most likes on a message. Can you help me out?

Pralax

Minecraft survivors wrote:I'm trying to get the most likes on a message. Can you help me out?

no

Bassiliya, Dofelkvic, Zuzek, Razden, and 1 otherQhorristan

Miidel feinger

Minecraft survivors wrote:I'm trying to get the most likes on a message. Can you help me out?

no but with a capital n

Axolotl Land and Razden

Minecraft survivors wrote:I'm trying to get the most likes on a message. Can you help me out?

where is the dislike button

Duraludon and Razden

Miidel feinger

Axolotl Land wrote:where is the dislike button

I’m afraid there isn’t one

Miidel feinger wrote:I’m afraid there isn’t one

bruh moment

Minecraft survivors

Axolotl Land wrote:no

Gee, thanks guys. (That was sarcasm.)

Axolotl Land and Pralax

Minecraft survivors wrote:Gee, thanks guys. (That was sarcasm.)

You are very welcome :)

Good afternoon, Citizens! Our April Monthly Report is out! Overall, we dipped a bit in nation count this month due to lackluster recruitment and decreased global nation count. Our WA membership and endorsement rates stagnated, fishing the month right where they started. Our Discord activity boomed, literally increasing tenfold. Some ups and some downs since last month. Be on the lookout for more events and announcements coming soon. Check out the report and make sure to leave an upvote:

April Monthly Report

by Thegye royal dispatcher


APRIL REPORT



Government Action

  • Resignation of Almaaz as Deputy of the Steward. 4/29/21

  • Rejection of multiple embassy requests throughout the month.

Events

  • No notable events

Recruitment and World Assmebly

Recruitment numbers at the beginning of the month showed that the region had a total of one hundred and forty-one. Recruitment efforts continued throughout the month of April. The numbers at the end of April show one hundred and twenty-seven nations, a loss of 12%.

Main Recruiters

Total World Assembly Endorsements platueaed at a total of 259. WAD endorsements equally plateaued at 20.

Activty

This month's activity numbers!

RMB Posts: 99 (Daily Average: 3.3)
Discord Posts: 21,139 (Daily Average: 704)
Forum Posts: 13 (Daily Average: .43)
New Forum Members: 2

Questions?

Questions should be forwarded to Bassiliya or Lies Kryos#1734 on Discord.


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Qhorristan

Post by Minecraft survivors suppressed by Bassiliya.

Minecraft survivors

.... .. | ._ _. .. | ._ _ . ._.. _._. _ _ _ _ _ .

Minecraft survivors

Minecraft survivors wrote:.... .. | ._ _. .. | ._ _ . ._.. _._. _ _ _ _ _ .

For those of you who don't know morse code, this means, "hi and welcome"

Qhorristan

Post self-deleted by Axolotl Land.

Minecraft survivors wrote:For those of you who don't know morse code, this means, "hi and welcome"

Translator says otherwise "HI ANI ATELCTTTTTE"

Duraludon

Why should i stay.

Bassiliya and Pralax

Foraois bheag wrote:Why should i stay.

Welcome! Introduce yourself! We love meeting new people. And let us know if you have any questions about the region or the game!

Qhorristan and Vina c

Hi, I'm new to Nationstates. The telegram of Bassiliya brings me here, because I am indeed interested in a medieval-themed roleplay. Do I need to do first an introduction on the forum and/or the Discord server ? (The Discord server is the only link I did not check)

Bassiliya, Razden, Qhorristan, and Pralax

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