Alot of NS mechanics don't actually contribute to the game?

[Beckylandia]

So Nation states is a great game, but i kind of feel like a lot of what makes it good is not actually in the game?

Im still pretty new so i might be wrong in all of this, but national stats (like population, economy, etc) don't actually affect anything (except for the things you unlock when you have a higher population) and issues don't really matter either. Like having a high weaponisation doesn't actually do anything but give you bragging rights if your in the top percentile.


From what i can see all of the good stuff in nation states is related to RPing and social stuff and raiding and defending. Am i right or wrong in this assumption? (Im new so im still trying to get a feel for the game and how to best enjoy it)

[Kurnugia]

There is also SC and the general politics around regions. You should take a look at your region you are residing in, and try to contribute. If there is something you like. Though as a warning, TEP is afaik not much into raiding or defending these days. Could be wrong though so be sure to ask.

[Bears Armed]

So Nation states is a great game, but i kind of feel like a lot of what makes it good is not actually in the game?

Im still pretty new so i might be wrong in all of this, but national stats (like population, economy, etc) don't actually affect anything (except for the things you unlock when you have a higher population) and issues don't really matter either.

Answering issues affects your nation's stats. So does being in the WA when a GA resolution passes.

[Miss Bad Life Choices]

Raiding and defending are some fun ways to play the game with its mechanics. If you want a raider org, I would recommendend The Black Hawks and if you want defending, The Order of the Grey Wardens

[Lord Dominator]

Im still pretty new so i might be wrong in all of this, but national stats (like population, economy, etc) don't actually affect anything (except for the things you unlock when you have a higher population) and issues don't really matter either. Like having a high weaponisation doesn't actually do anything but give you bragging rights if your in the top percentile.

From my knowledge, this is by design

[Beckylandia]

So Nation states is a great game, but i kind of feel like a lot of what makes it good is not actually in the game?

Im still pretty new so i might be wrong in all of this, but national stats (like population, economy, etc) don't actually affect anything (except for the things you unlock when you have a higher population) and issues don't really matter either.

Answering issues affects your nation's stats. So does being in the WA when a GA resolution passes.

But your nation's stats don't effect anything right? You can have the best economy but that doesn't give any advantage or extra abilities? Is this correct? Bears Armed ?

[Beckylandia]

Im still pretty new so i might be wrong in all of this, but national stats (like population, economy, etc) don't actually affect anything (except for the things you unlock when you have a higher population) and issues don't really matter either. Like having a high weaponisation doesn't actually do anything but give you bragging rights if your in the top percentile.

From my knowledge, this is by design

Why would they design it like that? That sounds like a huge waste of time spending your time and effort to code mechanics that don't matter in the game

[Lord Dominator]

From my knowledge, this is by design

Why would they design it like that? That sounds like a huge waste of time spending your time and effort to code mechanics that don't matter in the game

As I understand, it's so that everyone can play how they want to play. Since nothing of it actually matters, it's significantly more possible than if stats did affect how you could play other parts of the game.

[Bears Armed]

Answering issues affects your nation's stats. So does being in the WA when a GA resolution passes.

But your nation's stats don't effect anything right? You can have the best economy but that doesn't give any advantage or extra abilities? Is this correct? Bears Armed ?

Unless you're actually roleplaying in a group that uses those stats to determine, for example, the levels of manpower and money that your government has available...
But remember that issues and the UN (which became the WA) were originally all of the game, so that (unless you were in the minority of players actually interested in getting resolutions passed...) getting the stats you wanted was originally the only thing to aim for...