Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Questions
What is Asgard all about?
Founded in 2012, Asgard has just returned from a long hiatus. What we're all about will largely be determined by citizens of Asgard. We have just started our 2017 Constitutional Convention, which will give newcomers and returning players an opportunity to weigh in on what Asgard will be for today's generation of Asgardians. We encourage newcomers to check out our guide, Getting Started in Asgard, and apply for citizenship to participate in our constitutional convention and help shape the future of Asgard.
There's so much about this game I still don't understand. Can you help?
We're in the process of putting together an Information Directory, a compilation of information to help new players more easily figure out how NationStates works and how they can get more involved in Asgard. Some of this information will be written by Asgardians and some will be written by others, with full credit to them, of course. Several links have already been added and we will be adding even more as we get it written or discover helpful information that has been written by others.
In the meantime, feel free to ask any questions you have here (or elsewhere). We're always happy to help!
Advanced Questions
What is Asgard's gameplay alignment?
While much of what Asgard is going to be about will be left up to citizens participating in the constitutional convention, one thing that has already been decided is that Asgard's gameplay alignment will be independent. What this means is that Asgard will act in external affairs -- foreign affairs and military operations -- according to its regional interests, rather than according to the raider or defender ideology, or any other ideology for that matter. Asgard will be aiming for true independence and not simply "raider lite."
What is Asgard's embassy policy?
We aren't accepting either game-side or off-site embassies, or diplomatic visa applications, until after the constitutional convention. Diplomats from other regions are welcome to join our Discord server in the meantime. Our embassy policy will be decided by the executive government, in whatever form that may take, after the constitutional convention has concluded. It's expected that the policy for game-side embassies will be somewhat more stringent than the policy for off-site embassies.