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[The Empire of Masyaf]

ok, im in a region and have 4 endorsements (we are the only ones in the region) and my influence went down... Why?

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

ok, im in a region and have 4 endorsements (we are the only ones in the region) and my influence went down... Why?

This nation is not in the WA- can you tell me what nation you are referring to, so I can look into it's happenings? I mean, I can throw out a few common scenarios, but I may be able to tell you exactly what happened if you give me the nation. Or was it this one, just several days ago?

[The Empire of Masyaf]

ok, im in a region and have 4 endorsements (we are the only ones in the region) and my influence went down... Why?

This nation is not in the WA- can you tell me what nation you are referring to, so I can look into it's happenings? I mean, I can throw out a few common scenarios, but I may be able to tell you exactly what happened if you give me the nation. Or was it this one, just several days ago?

My puppet nations called Memamemomemoememoome....i know a mouthful but i couldnt think of anything .-.

[Kaboomlandia]

This nation is not in the WA- can you tell me what nation you are referring to, so I can look into it's happenings? I mean, I can throw out a few common scenarios, but I may be able to tell you exactly what happened if you give me the nation. Or was it this one, just several days ago?

My puppet nations called Memamemomemoememoome....i know a mouthful but i couldnt think of anything .-.

Took a look at it. Your influence is not falling. What is falling is your influence label, which depends on the percentage of the region's total influence that you have.
Also, are you sure you only have the one WA nation?

[The Empire of Masyaf]

My puppet nations called Memamemomemoememoome....i know a mouthful but i couldnt think of anything .-.

Took a look at it. Your influence is not falling. What is falling is your influence label, which depends on the percentage of the region's total influence that you have.
Also, are you sure you only have the one WA nation?

I am, I didn't know that was a rule at first and got in trouble >,< so i know. And im pretty sure that my influence was at 10 two days ago.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

Alright. None of the administrative actions you've done should have used up any influence. My quick glance backs up K here- you were a hermit, as the only member of the region. as people came , you quickly fell to slightly less high ranks, though still likely higher than anyone else there. The number you're reading for influence is likely dropping because you've moved to a new region - you're slowly losing influence from the old region, and gaining it in the new, if I had to wager. Pretty soon, the amount you have in the new should stop the descent by catching up to it, and begin to surpass it again.

[The Empire of Masyaf]

Alright. None of the administrative actions you've done should have used up any influence. My quick glance backs up K here- you were a hermit, as the only member of the region. as people came , you quickly fell to slightly less high ranks, though still likely higher than anyone else there. The number you're reading for influence is likely dropping because you've moved to a new region - you're slowly losing influence from the old region, and gaining it in the new, if I had to wager. Pretty soon, the amount you have in the new should stop the descent by catching up to it, and begin to surpass it again.

interesting, ok thanks guys!

[MoonRising]

I got issue #425, and I want to socialize the agricultural industry; but I'm afraid that that would mean my people would starve/my economy would sink. I already accidentally tanked my economy once, and I've worked very hard at my people's health, so I don't want either of those things to happen. Does anyone know what the results are of socializing the agricultural industry?

[Valrifell]

I got issue #425, and I want to socialize the agricultural industry; but I'm afraid that that would mean my people would starve/my economy would sink. I already accidentally tanked my economy once, and I've worked very hard at my people's health, so I don't want either of those things to happen. Does anyone know what the results are of socializing the agricultural industry?

'Tis a question better suited for the Got Issues? subforum.

[New Maraium]

whats population?

[Consular]

whats population?

That would be how many people live in your nation.

[Alvisiror]

Is "The World" every nation in Nationstates?
The thing is my nation goes to parallel universes all the time for space travel and colonization so I thought that if nation "P" for example, could be in another universe this would allow for exchange of goods that exist only in our relative universes and would make RPing more interesting.

[Valrifell]

Is "The World" every nation in Nationstates?
The thing is my nation goes to parallel universes all the time for space travel and colonization so I thought that if nation "P" for example, could be in another universe this would allow for exchange of goods that exist only in our relative universes and would make RPing more interesting.

"The World" page refers to everything in NS, yes.

However, many people refuse to play NationStates as a planet and see it more as a multiverse, so you're good for RP (because, really, there are no rules)

[Twyhein Reich]

Hi, I am sort of new in this game, so I would very much appreciate if someone could explain to me a thing or two.

First of all, do chosen banners have any effect on how your nation will develop (is developing) or are they simply achievements that serve only as backgrounds?
What is the point of this 'alliances' that I can join? The flooding invitations on the first day did not help me at all. Do I have any benefit in joining or I can simply stay on my own?

[Vancouvia]

Hi, I am sort of new in this game, so I would very much appreciate if someone could explain to me a thing or two.

First of all, do chosen banners have any effect on how your nation will develop (is developing) or are they simply achievements that serve only as backgrounds?
What is the point of this 'alliances' that I can join? The flooding invitations on the first day did not help me at all. Do I have any benefit in joining or I can simply stay on my own?

The banners are basically achievements/trophies that you can't lose.

You have to be in a region no matter what. Regions are a big way of having fun on NationStates and making friends.

[Valrifell]

Hi, I am sort of new in this game, so I would very much appreciate if someone could explain to me a thing or two.

First of all, do chosen banners have any effect on how your nation will develop (is developing) or are they simply achievements that serve only as backgrounds?
What is the point of this 'alliances' that I can join? The flooding invitations on the first day did not help me at all. Do I have any benefit in joining or I can simply stay on my own?

The banners are basically achievements/trophies that you can't lose.

You have to be in a region no matter what. Regions are a big way of having fun on NationStates and making friends.

Although you don't have to be in a region with other people, creating your own and placing a password is always an option if you get tired of people

[Twyhein Reich]

Ah, I see. Thanks.
I thought from the very start that banners you put 'on' will be developing that thing even more and those 'off' would be something you don't want in you nation

[The Empire of Masyaf]

ok guys new question! If i set a password but dont hide the password...does it only show it to the residents?

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

ok guys new question! If i set a password but dont hide the password...does it only show it to the residents?

It shows to anyone in the region, yes And of course, anyone they may tell it to

[The Empire of Masyaf]

ok guys new question! If i set a password but dont hide the password...does it only show it to the residents?

It shows to anyone in the region, yes And of course, anyone they may tell it to

in hindsight that was kind of a stupid question .-. thanks

[Jomsberg]

I just finished the International Incident issue series. My last choice was to

nuke Brasilistan

But now I have issue 407 which has no choice to make

The Story So Far

You decided to deal with the crisis in Brasilistan by launching a wave of nuclear strikes.

The Issue

When you give the order to launch the nukes, your general briefly leaves the room. The moments tick by. When he returns, he simply nods once. "Birds in the air." There are almost two dozen people around this table, including some of the most brilliant minds and fearsome personalities in Jomsberg, but none of them speak. "Three minutes until impact." You expected more activity. But there's nothing to do. There aren't even any gigantic computer screens, tracing the path of the missiles. It's beneath you, you suppose. Your job is not to track the flight of missiles. Your job is simply to decide. And that's what you've done. You've decided to annihilate another country. You look around the table at your advisors and soldiers. Some nod back at you reassuringly. Some won't meet your eyes. Not everyone will agree with you, of course. But it's not their decision. It's yours. The general leaves the room several more times. Finally, he returns. "It's done," your general says. "It's done."

Am I supposed to Dismiss This Issue?

[Kaboomlandia]

I just finished the International Incident issue series. My last choice was to

nuke Brasilistan

But now I have issue 407 which has no choice to make

The Story So Far

You decided to deal with the crisis in Brasilistan by launching a wave of nuclear strikes.

The Issue

When you give the order to launch the nukes, your general briefly leaves the room. The moments tick by. When he returns, he simply nods once. "Birds in the air." There are almost two dozen people around this table, including some of the most brilliant minds and fearsome personalities in Jomsberg, but none of them speak. "Three minutes until impact." You expected more activity. But there's nothing to do. There aren't even any gigantic computer screens, tracing the path of the missiles. It's beneath you, you suppose. Your job is not to track the flight of missiles. Your job is simply to decide. And that's what you've done. You've decided to annihilate another country. You look around the table at your advisors and soldiers. Some nod back at you reassuringly. Some won't meet your eyes. Not everyone will agree with you, of course. But it's not their decision. It's yours. The general leaves the room several more times. Finally, he returns. "It's done," your general says. "It's done."

Am I supposed to Dismiss This Issue?

Nope. As far as I know, it's a sort of a "guilt trip" issue.
Was there actually an "accept" button to that?

[The Empire of Masyaf]

What is the perfect size for a custom banner? because i put one thats 1200x400 and its all blurry

[Kaboomlandia]

What is the perfect size for a custom banner? because i put one thats 1200x400 and its all blurry

From the little "upload a banner" blurb:

For best effect, images should have an aspect ratio of about 4:1, i.e. be much wider than they are tall. Maximum size is 1200x400 pixels. Please do not upload inappropriate images.

[The Empire of Masyaf]

ive done that...mine was 1200x400 and it was blurry