[Reviewed] Rifty's Region Guide

[Riftend]

Might be smart to ask for thread transfer anyways,because of the thread attached holds a lot of info

I'll speak to sedge about it

[SuperFruitland]

This, this is the only that I have seen of this kind in my year on NS. Maybe I haven't been looking, but still...


Brilliant job OP.

[District XIV]

Just a suggestion, add something about inappropriate flags (swastikas, nudity, etc.) in the 'Flags' section of the OP.

[Riftend]

Just a suggestion, add something about inappropriate flags (swastikas, nudity, etc.) in the 'Flags' section of the OP.

Will do - I still have to add a part around regional activities as well as the index page. Biggest issue is I have near on NO idea how to get an index page that links to specific words.

This, this is the only that I have seen of this kind in my year on NS. Maybe I haven't been looking, but still...


Brilliant job OP.

There is an older one as a sticky at the top of gameplay. I'm just rewriting it

[District XIV]

Just a suggestion, add something about inappropriate flags (swastikas, nudity, etc.) in the 'Flags' section of the OP.

Will do - I still have to add a part around regional activities as well as the index page. Biggest issue is I have near on NO idea how to get an index page that links to specific words.

Do you know how to use the [anchor] tags?

[Riftend]

Will do - I still have to add a part around regional activities as well as the index page. Biggest issue is I have near on NO idea how to get an index page that links to specific words.

Do you know how to use the [anchor] tags?

Yea of course I do - Didn't know they worked on the forums though xD

[District XIV]

Do you know how to use the [anchor] tags?

Yea of course I do - Didn't know they worked on the forums though xD

Now you do . I was pretty sure you knew, at least, gameside-wise.

[Riftend]

Yea of course I do - Didn't know they worked on the forums though xD

Now you do . I was pretty sure you knew, at least, gameside-wise.

Yea of course I know - just wasn't sure they worked forumside. Learn something new everyday I guess

[Riftend]

Nevermind that - Can't bloody work it out. Will need to get some assistance there.

[District XIV]

Nevermind that - Can't bloody work it out. Will need to get some assistance there.

what'cha need?

[Riftend]

Nevermind that - Can't bloody work it out. Will need to get some assistance there.

what'cha need?

the anchoring done - Is there an explanation somewhere or...?

[District XIV]

what'cha need?

the anchoring done - Is there an explanation somewhere or...?

I can do it for you, if you wish. An explanation will take longer, but someone may be able to do it.

[Riftend]

the anchoring done - Is there an explanation somewhere or...?

I can do it for you, if you wish. An explanation will take longer, but someone may be able to do it.

No idea how you can do it for me~

Explanation?

[Blood Wine]

Why not look at the original guide?

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[quote="Naivetry";p="2221345"][b][url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221364#p2221364][size=150]I. Creating a new region[/size][/url]
[tab=30]A. How do I create a new region?[/tab] [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221364#create]>>>[/url]
[tab=30]B. How do I put colors, links, etc. in my World Factbook Entry?[/tab] [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221364#format]>>>[/url]


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[anchor=create][b]A. How do I create a new region?[/b][/anchor]

From your nation page, click on the name of your current region.  On that page you will see a line that says: "Tired of life in @@REGION@@? [url=http://www.nationstates.net/page=change_region]Move to a new region![/url]"  When you click on that link, it will take you to a page that gives you the option of creating your own region.

Or you can simply follow this link: http://www.nationstates.net/page=create_region

Once you create your region, your nation will automatically move to the new region, and you will be listed as the regional Founder.

[color=red]BEFORE CREATING A REGION:[/color] If you would like to ensure the safety of your region while maintaining sole control over your main nation, you may want to consider creating a new "puppet" nation to be the Founder of your new region.  That way, you will be free to pass the Founder nation to another player should you need to be absent from the game for any length of time.  For more information, please see [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221394#p2221394]section III.D.[/url] below.


[anchor=format][b]B. How do I put colors, links, etc. in my World Factbook Entry?[/b][/anchor]


to put it simple:use a anchor tag with a name,then put the URL to the post (click the ID tag next to a post and copy-paste it from the webesite bar,but you probably know that) and add #name



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If you like the BB code someone is using,you can quote the post to view it
(you also probably know this already,but listing it anyways in case someone else didn't)

[Riftend]

Why not look at the original guide?

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[quote="Naivetry";p="2221345"][b][url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221364#p2221364][size=150]I. Creating a new region[/size][/url]
[tab=30]A. How do I create a new region?[/tab] [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221364#create]>>>[/url]
[tab=30]B. How do I put colors, links, etc. in my World Factbook Entry?[/tab] [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221364#format]>>>[/url]


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[anchor=create][b]A. How do I create a new region?[/b][/anchor]

From your nation page, click on the name of your current region.  On that page you will see a line that says: "Tired of life in @@REGION@@? [url=http://www.nationstates.net/page=change_region]Move to a new region![/url]"  When you click on that link, it will take you to a page that gives you the option of creating your own region.

Or you can simply follow this link: http://www.nationstates.net/page=create_region

Once you create your region, your nation will automatically move to the new region, and you will be listed as the regional Founder.

[color=red]BEFORE CREATING A REGION:[/color] If you would like to ensure the safety of your region while maintaining sole control over your main nation, you may want to consider creating a new "puppet" nation to be the Founder of your new region.  That way, you will be free to pass the Founder nation to another player should you need to be absent from the game for any length of time.  For more information, please see [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=2221394#p2221394]section III.D.[/url] below.


[anchor=format][b]B. How do I put colors, links, etc. in my World Factbook Entry?[/b][/anchor]


to put it simple:use a anchor tag with a name,then put the URL to the post (click the ID tag next to a post and copy-paste it from the webesite bar,but you probably know that) and add #name



edit:
If you like the BB code someone is using,you can quote the post to view it
(you also probably know this already,but listing it anyways in case someone else didn't)

Thanks mate. After I do this I'll check for grammar and other matters. Than get some region builders to see if anything should be added - than mods

[Blood Wine]

3.E

I'd recommend removing this,mergers are REALLY messy,especially for newer regions without experience

2B,3B and 3D

Might be a good idea to split this off to a kind of "writing and BBcode" section with tips and stuff as it's a big part of a region

4E

A good mention would be to contact experienced defenders for the refound(including several organizations),along with recommending to keep it secret and not on the RMB

5B
a box might look better here

Invader - Raider
Defender - Defender
Neutral - Both or Does not take part

Also this is oversimplified
Invader - Raider
Imperialist - Raider focused on gaining territory
Neutral - tends to keep out off GP
Independent - Both raids and defends
Defender - Defender
Game player - Is more involved in R/D then the average region

[Riftend]

3.E

I'd recommend removing this,mergers are REALLY messy,especially for newer regions without experience

2B,3B and 3D

Might be a good idea to split this off to a kind of "writing and BBcode" section with tips and stuff as it's a big part of a region

4E

A good mention would be to contact experienced defenders for the refound(including several organizations),along with recommending to keep it secret and not on the RMB

5B
a box might look better here

Invader - Raider
Defender - Defender
Neutral - Both or Does not take part

Also this is oversimplified
Invader - Raider
Imperialist - Raider focused on gaining territory
Neutral - tends to keep out off GP
Independent - Both raids and defends
Defender - Defender
Game player - Is more involved in R/D then the average region

I'll get around to it all - I plan on keeping the merger part though. This isn't just for new regions. I will expand on it however. This already is larger than the previous guide.

[Bears Armed]

- Gameplay or Roleplay Oriented?
- Any theme behind the region?

I think that it would be better if those two questions had their order reversed.

[Riftend]

- Gameplay or Roleplay Oriented?
- Any theme behind the region?

I think that it would be better if those two questions had their order reversed.

Will do

[Cerillium]

It already exists,though the author doesn't update it anymore,it's still a solid guide with the rest of the thread also being filled with excellent info - building a region doesn't change much over the years

I agree, mostly. I think the original guide only needs a few updates to accommodate for a few game changes, but overall it's very solid. It's sticky'd for a reason.

The only problem with the current guide is that it seems to focus on a mostly technical aspect of region building, whereas I'd like to see the guide expanded to include advice on fostering a regional community. It would be something that stresses the idea that the value of the region is more than the population count.

I completely agree with your second paragraph.

Naivetry's guide is still excellent but it does need updating. Would they be willing to allow people to use their existing material in order to undertake a community-wide project?

[Rephesus]

Good job OP. Don't let the negativity get to you.

[Coraxion]

Yep. Indeed. The Project worth for continuing.

It should be also Collective Project of Whole Gameplay Community from Players wondering how to do with their daily issues to all kind extremes of Military GamePlay as well as wide layers of moderates and Political Gameplay.

Proceed!

[Riftend]

Good job OP. Don't let the negativity get to you.

Never do - Thank you

Yep. Indeed. The Project worth for continuing.

It should be also Collective Project of Whole Gameplay Community from Players wondering how to do with their daily issues to all kind extremes of Military GamePlay as well as wide layers of moderates and Political Gameplay.

Proceed!

Well I do plan on getting input from a large buch of people. I'm going to be getting some region builders to read over it and see if they can think of any points to be added. In the way of R/D however I believe someone else is getting up a new guide.

I am taking peoples input and adding it in - so well toss me your ideas oh glorious NSG

[Coraxion]

Hmmm... This is maybe already done, maybe several times, but how about making good starting point for the all this kind projects:

Collected links to all previous (more or less outdated) guides related to Gameplay Stickied and locked (for Keeping it Clean from spam, and thus easy to read) to GamePlay Forum.

EDIT: Uh, there is already such. How complete collection it is, I don't know.

[Riftend]

Hmmm... This is maybe already done, maybe several times, but how about making good starting point for the all this kind projects:

Collected links to all previous (more or less outdated) guides related to Gameplay Stickied and locked (for Keeping it Clean from spam, and thus easy to read) to GamePlay Forum.

I'm sure this is one of those pink elephant moments were I can't see it but everyone else is screaming there is a pink elephant - but...im confussed

You mean like at the end a link to all the previous guides to have ever been done on this matter?