Gameplay Advice Thread - We're here to help!

[Queer Pirate Republic]

I'm not sure where to ask this question, so I will place it here. Is there an all inclusive / all covering thread for new players in NS? Basically like a user / player guide with comprehensive information about the game, how to play it, what RP is, etc. I'm sure there are many other nations that sign up for NS and play the game quietly without much interaction simply because they don't know very much about it other than answering issues. I myself am new to the game, and I find myself wondering alot about it. For example, there are so many acronyms used here, that anyone new to this type of game likely is put off by that as they have no clue as to what most of the acronyms mean? Am I making sense here or? I just thought I would ask. I have not seen a real comprehensive "new to nation states" section and / or a "getting started" section...etc. Any thoughts? perhaps I have not looked deep enough? Thanks in advance!

QPR

[Morndul]

Could anyone recommend me some good resources on the history and origins of R/D gameplay? Thanks!

[Valrifell]

I'm not sure where to ask this question, so I will place it here. Is there an all inclusive / all covering thread for new players in NS? Basically like a user / player guide with comprehensive information about the game, how to play it, what RP is, etc. I'm sure there are many other nations that sign up for NS and play the game quietly without much interaction simply because they don't know very much about it other than answering issues. I myself am new to the game, and I find myself wondering alot about it. For example, there are so many acronyms used here, that anyone new to this type of game likely is put off by that as they have no clue as to what most of the acronyms mean? Am I making sense here or? I just thought I would ask. I have not seen a real comprehensive "new to nation states" section and / or a "getting started" section...etc. Any thoughts? perhaps I have not looked deep enough? Thanks in advance!

QPR

I think the closest overall guide you're going to get is the FAQ, but there are threads stuck to the top of some forums that should give you a general guide as to what to do in that thread (I.E. how to Nation Roleplay in International Incidents or Nationstates subforums)

Could anyone recommend me some good resources on the history and origins of R/D gameplay? Thanks!

Ask in the history thread for that answer, though the most common response would either be people bored and looking for a wargame and making one themselves or people fixing elections in regions for personal gain.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

What my friend Val doesn't seem to know about is this- http://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=246464 the best guide I've ever seem for new players

On R/D history, there's two main resources- old threads, and old people. Old threads are all around here if you want to look into them, and old people can be found in the NS history thread where you can ask them anything you want if you join any particular org as well, they'll often either have history sections on their offsite, or better access to people to ask about it

[Morndul]

Ask in the history thread for that answer

and old people can be found in the NS history thread where you can ask them anything you want

Could I have a link please? I can't seem to find it.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

No prob. It's slipped a few pages back, but feel free to revive it

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=152919

[United Socialist Republic of Restonia]

What my friend Val doesn't seem to know about is this- http://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=246464 the best guide I've ever seem for new players

On R/D history, there's two main resources- old threads, and old people. Old threads are all around here if you want to look into them, and old people can be found in the NS history thread where you can ask them anything you want if you join any particular org as well, they'll often either have history sections on their offsite, or better access to people to ask about it

Far and away the best answer to this.

[Valrifell]

What my friend Val doesn't seem to know about is this- http://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=246464 the best guide I've ever seem for new players

On R/D history, there's two main resources- old threads, and old people. Old threads are all around here if you want to look into them, and old people can be found in the NS history thread where you can ask them anything you want if you join any particular org as well, they'll often either have history sections on their offsite, or better access to people to ask about it

Far and away the best answer to this.

Curse you souls!
Also, please don't smiley spam, that's obnoxious.

[The Empire of Masyaf]

Can anyone tell me how much influence you need to put a password on a region?

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

It varies, based on a number of factors. Nephmir may be able to give you an estimate based on his calculator is you ask nicely, but no guarentees he will, or that it'll be accurate

[Kaboomlandia]

Can anyone tell me how much influence you need to put a password on a region?

This may help.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

Can anyone tell me how much influence you need to put a password on a region?

This may help.

I thought about linking that, but all it doesn't really help at all

[Kaboomlandia]

You're the founder, so no influence is required. For delegates, things get complicated.

[The Empire of Masyaf]

ok 1st, thanks guys I love this thread and I think i'm gonna be using it a lot. 2nd, is there a limit to how much you can put on you dossier? Because i went on a region I want on there and the "Add this region to dossier" button wasnt there.

[The Empire of Masyaf]

Can anyone tell me how much influence you need to put a password on a region?

And when i said this I meant, what Influence rank do i need to be. Power? Dominator?

[The Empire of Masyaf]

ok 1st, thanks guys I love this thread and I think i'm gonna be using it a lot. 2nd, is there a limit to how much you can put on you dossier? Because i went on a region I want on there and the "Add this region to dossier" button wasnt there.

Nevermind I figure this one out

[Kaboomlandia]

Can anyone tell me how much influence you need to put a password on a region?

And when i said this I meant, what Influence rank do i need to be. Power? Dominator?

Your influence rank depends on how many nations are in your region.

[Jean Pierre Trudeau]

And when i said this I meant, what Influence rank do i need to be. Power? Dominator?

Your influence rank depends on how many nations are in your region.

It depends on far more than that. Your time in the region and your endo count also play factors. Please give all of the information if you are going to give advice.

[Kaboomlandia]

Your influence rank depends on how many nations are in your region.

It depends on far more than that. Your time in the region and your endo count also play factors. Please give all of the information if you are going to give advice.

My bad.

[Jean Pierre Trudeau]

It depends on far more than that. Your time in the region and your endo count also play factors. Please give all of the information if you are going to give advice.

My bad.

Then please stop doing it?

[The Empire of Masyaf]

If I am a "Handshaker", what do I need to be to put a password on a region?

[Jean Pierre Trudeau]

If I am a "Handshaker", what do I need to be to put a password on a region?

That depends. With a regional influence level of 2 in a one nation region, you would be a Hermit, yet in a region of 75 nations you would be a Minnow. The actual title has little to no bearing on what your actual influence is. For example, this is my regional influence level, and if I had delegate controls, I would not have the influence to put up a password. No one is quite sure (well I'm sure someone is, but they ain't jumping up and down) what the actual influence level is needed for a password. For instance, the delegate in Atheist Empire, has a high endo count, and still does not have the influence, so it takes time.

I hope that somewhat helps?

Edit: Why are you concerned though? You are the founder of your region, and founders don't need to worry about influence.

[The Empire of Masyaf]

If I am a "Handshaker", what do I need to be to put a password on a region?

That depends. With a regional influence level of 2 in a one nation region, you would be a Hermit, yet in a region of 75 nations you would be a Minnow. The actual title has little to no bearing on what your actual influence is. For example, this is my regional influence level, and if I had delegate controls, I would not have the influence to put up a password. No one is quite sure (well I'm sure someone is, but they ain't jumping up and down) what the actual influence level is needed for a password. For instance, the delegate in Atheist Empire, has a high endo count, and still does not have the influence, so it takes time.

I hope that somewhat helps?

Edit: Why are you concerned though? You are the founder of your region, and founders don't need to worry about influence.

This help a lot, thank you.

[Kaboomlandia]

This might be Technical, but is there any way to set my recruitment/welcome telegrams to mention the name of whoever gets them?

As in,

"Greetings (Examplestan),

blah blah blah"

With Examplestan being the recipient of the telegram/

[Gradea]

This might be Technical, but is there any way to set my recruitment/welcome telegrams to mention the name of whoever gets them?

As in,

"Greetings (Examplestan),

blah blah blah"

With Examplestan being the recipient of the telegram/

Just put this in:

@@NATIONNAME@@

It works only in telegrams though.