The Chain

[Zurkerx]

Is it possible to get all 19, assuming this is not an April's Fool deal?

[Luna Amore]

Is it possible to get all 19, assuming this is not an April's Fool deal?

Not with a single nation, no.

[Hippie Kiwis]

do you get it if your issue box was full?

[Anti-Zombie Mercenary Group]

One of my nations has banned all emigration,
Firstly: Is it still possible for them to get this issue?
Second: Is it still possible for a nation to get further issues in the chain if they dismiss the first (as several of my nations revoke citizenship for any who leave [or don't let them leave at all], and so wouldn't have much cause to care about the issue itself), given the way they link together?

[Kaboomlandia]

One of my nations has banned all emigration,
Firstly: Is it still possible for them to get this issue?
Second: Is it still possible for a nation to get further issues in the chain if they dismiss the first (as several of my nations revoke citizenship for any who leave [or don't let them leave at all], and so wouldn't have much cause to care about the issue itself), given the way they link together?

If you dismiss any issue in the chain, you'll never get it again.

[Anti-Zombie Mercenary Group]

One of my nations has banned all emigration,
Firstly: Is it still possible for them to get this issue?
Second: Is it still possible for a nation to get further issues in the chain if they dismiss the first (as several of my nations revoke citizenship for any who leave [or don't let them leave at all], and so wouldn't have much cause to care about the issue itself), given the way they link together?

If you dismiss any issue in the chain, you'll never get it again.

I saw that, but how does the game decide which one you get next? -Do you just never get any of the others?

[Sanctaria]

If you dismiss the first issue, you won't receive any issue.

[Sanctaria]

do you get it if your issue box was full?

No, it's just like any regular issue.

[Sanctaria]

You all ever think of starting it for every one at the same time?

It was released into the game and made live, but like with any issue, you have to qualify for it before it is randomly assigned to you.

[The Dragon Realms Empire]

You all ever think of starting it for every one at the same time?

It was released into the game and made live, but like with any issue, you have to qualify for it before it is randomly assigned to you.

*crosses fingers* I really hopeI qualify!

[Anti-Zombie Mercenary Group]

You all ever think of starting it for every one at the same time?

It was released into the game and made live, but like with any issue, you have to qualify for it before it is randomly assigned to you.

Is this confirmation that nations with no emigration cannot get the issue?

[Sanctaria]

It was released into the game and made live, but like with any issue, you have to qualify for it before it is randomly assigned to you.

Is this confirmation that nations with no emigration cannot get the issue?

Usually we don't give out validities but in the case of The Chain, I will make an exception - nations with no emigration will not qualify for the first issue and, as such, The Chain as a whole.

[Anti-Zombie Mercenary Group]

Ok, thank you.

[Eaischpnaeieacgkque Bhcieaghpodsttditf]

When does the first issue in the chain get released? Has it been released already or is there going to be a date that it will be placed into?

[Timsvill]

And that is most certainly not a Suspiciously Specific Denial.

What he meant to say is, this is absolutely an April Fools' Joke.

I KNEW IT!

[Maroza]

Hmm it's a conundrum. Do i just start war at once or not? Decisions decisions.

[The Dragon Realms Empire]

When does the first issue in the chain get released? Has it been released already or is there going to be a date that it will be placed into?

Supposedly it's already in he game, but as I haven't received it yet I can't confirm it.

[Jute]

This is most certainly not an April Fools' Joke.

And that is most certainly not a Suspiciously Specific Denial.

I was literally thinking that, but thought pointing that out was too obvious

[In Gentem Et De Libris Scientiam]

Might you make it so this.... "issue" seems more important especially if its a while until you get it?

[Annihilators of Chan Island]

Is this confirmation that nations with no emigration cannot get the issue?

Usually we don't give out validities but in the case of The Chain, I will make an exception - nations with no emigration will not qualify for the first issue and, as such, The Chain as a whole.

Damn. I was looking so ridiculously forward to getting the chain too. Oh well, looks like it's time to review my immigration and emigration policies....

[Anti-Zombie Mercenary Group]

When does the first issue in the chain get released? Has it been released already or is there going to be a date that it will be placed into?

Yep, released already, one of mine already got it.

[Valrifell]

So when can players start submitting their own chains? Would that even be feasible?

[Reploid Productions]

So when can players start submitting their own chains? Would that even be feasible?

While I don't see anybody being quite down for another undertaking as massive as The Chain anytime soon, smaller chains are probably feasible, and could make for a great group project for players to chew on together. There's certainly plenty of events worthy of national concern that could be spread across a small handful of issues. Even before we had the ability to do real chains, there are some two-issue psuedo-chains already (like how you get that one issue about the aftermath of banning cars after you choose in an earlier one to put that ban into place.) What differentiates those from real chains is the possibility of branching. Where a psuedo-chain is generally just two issues (B follows as a result of choosing A,) a real chain should probably be three issues minimum (B or C follows as a result of choosing A1 or A2.)

They are understandably more difficult than a regular one-off issue to draft, however, owing to their increased complexity. You need to have a map in mind of how players will progress through the chain, and like any CYOA, you need to really manage your branching paths to keep it from spiraling entirely out of control. (For instance, The Chain could easily have topped upwards of 50 issues if left unchecked; when drawing up that initial rough map of the thing, I had to deliberately trim branches down and make them end. That draft called for 21 issues; Sanc and the other editors knocked a couple more off to bring it down to the final 19.)

Anyone that wants to try their hand at drafting a chain, I would recommend starting by drawing yourself up a flowchart to map out that progression. You might have some ideas for the actual content of the issues, but it will really help your writing if you have that map laid out before you start writing.

[Annihilators of Chan Island]

So when can players start submitting their own chains? Would that even be feasible?

While I don't see anybody being quite down for another undertaking as massive as The Chain anytime soon, smaller chains are probably feasible, and could make for a great group project for players to chew on together. There's certainly plenty of events worthy of national concern that could be spread across a small handful of issues. Even before we had the ability to do real chains, there are some two-issue psuedo-chains already (like how you get that one issue about the aftermath of banning cars after you choose in an earlier one to put that ban into place.) What differentiates those from real chains is the possibility of branching. Where a psuedo-chain is generally just two issues (B follows as a result of choosing A,) a real chain should probably be three issues minimum (B or C follows as a result of choosing A1 or A2.)

They are understandably more difficult than a regular one-off issue to draft, however, owing to their increased complexity. You need to have a map in mind of how players will progress through the chain, and like any CYOA, you need to really manage your branching paths to keep it from spiraling entirely out of control. (For instance, The Chain could easily have topped upwards of 50 issues if left unchecked; when drawing up that initial rough map of the thing, I had to deliberately trim branches down and make them end. That draft called for 21 issues; Sanc and the other editors knocked a couple more off to bring it down to the final 19.)

Anyone that wants to try their hand at drafting a chain, I would recommend starting by drawing yourself up a flowchart to map out that progression. You might have some ideas for the actual content of the issues, but it will really help your writing if you have that map laid out before you start writing.

That really sounds like a challenge I want to sink my teeth into.

If anyone else wants to start a second one, could you please TG me?

[Sanctaria]

Usually we don't give out validities but in the case of The Chain, I will make an exception - nations with no emigration will not qualify for the first issue and, as such, The Chain as a whole.

Damn. I was looking so ridiculously forward to getting the chain too. Oh well, looks like it's time to review my immigration and emigration policies....

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