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[Crushing Our Enemies]

I realize that the probability of getting our own flags onto merchandise is rather low; however, it would be quite neat if we could get flags from the sinkers, and the feeders on merchandise.

That would be possible if the mods set flags for those regions instead of being set at the whim of the delegates in power.

That would be bad. While the regions are game-created, the governments within them are player-created, and so are the flags that go along with the governments. Governments can change or be overthrown, and the right to institute a new flag in such cases is, I think, quite important. Game-created flags for game-created regions would be quite troublesome.

[Linux and the X]

Governments can change or be overthrown, and the right to institute a new flag in such cases is, I think, quite important.

No one seemed to mind lacking that ability a year and a half ago.

As for the ad removal, I'd do it except I can't use Paypal.

[Crushing Our Enemies]

Governments can change or be overthrown, and the right to institute a new flag in such cases is, I think, quite important.

No one seemed to mind lacking that ability a year and a half ago.

They still had that ability, they just couldn't fly their chosen flag at the top of the region. No flag on the region page is quite different from a game-created flag devoid of the legitimacy bestowed by the native players players with access to regional controls being displayed on the region page.

[The Most Glorious Hack]

I would buy a mug...long as it does not have Max's face on it.

You wouldn't want a mug with Max's mug on it?

[Mallorea and Riva]

I would buy a mug...long as it does not have Max's face on it.

You wouldn't want a mug with Max's mug on it?

Would you really want to see this dancing in your face everytime you went for a sip of coffee?

[The Blaatschapen]

You wouldn't want a mug with Max's mug on it?

Would you really want to see this dancing in your face everytime you went for a sip of coffee?

It would probably keep me awake better than the coffee.

It would also give me nightmares.

[Everbeek]

Would you really want to see this dancing in your face everytime you went for a sip of coffee?

It would probably keep me awake better than the coffee.

It would also give me nightmares.

As long as it keeps you awake, nightmares wouldn't be a problem

[Crushing Our Enemies]

You could print it on the inside of the mug, so as you drink your coffee, more of his face is revealed!

[Mallorea and Riva]

You could print it on the inside of the mug, so as you drink your coffee, more of his face is revealed!

I hope [violet] is paying close attention to these genius marketing ideas. Also finally got around to buying one.

[Eastern Plaugelands]

This is what ad blocker is for.

[Mahaj]

This is what ad blocker is for.

The idea is to support the site.

[Yohannes]

Just out of curiosity Violet (and to any of the pay-related moderators or administrators). I am from New Zealand, and it seems that the payment option only accept payment from the United States or North America by PayPal credit or debit card?

Is there a way to transfer the money by bank - for example a lot of popular games (such as Runescape and AdventureQuest World) with quite a sizeable percentage of non-American players have this 'bank transfer' option for those who do not have credit or debit card.

I will gladly donate for the game that I love - NationStates - thus I hope that the payment option will be expanded soon (if that is possible or is financially feasible).

[Linux and the X]

Just out of curiosity Violet (and to any of the pay-related moderators or administrators). I am from New Zealand, and it seems that the payment option only accept payment from the United States or North America by PayPal credit or debit card?

Is there a way to transfer the money by bank - for example a lot of popular games (such as Runescape and AdventureQuest World) with quite a sizeable percentage of non-American players have this 'bank transfer' option for those who do not have credit or debit card.

I will gladly donate for the game that I love - NationStates - thus I hope that the payment option will be expanded soon (if that is possible or is financially feasible).

PayPal will (in theory, at least) allow you to use any Visa or MasterCard. They were specifically chosen because they accept payments from Australia; I doubt that they would not also accept NZ.

[Yohannes]

I don't have both Visa and MasterCard though...

Whenever I have paid as a members (I am also a 8 year veteran member of Runescape and beta member of Adventure Quest World) I have done so through Bank Transfer option, which has been quite a convenient method - either that or through the Ultimate Gamecard option.

I guess I will just try to find a friend IRL who have either a credit or debit card and make them pay on my behalf (then repay them with cash).

Anywho, thanks for that post Linux and the X.

[Belschaft]

Just out of curiosity Violet (and to any of the pay-related moderators or administrators). I am from New Zealand, and it seems that the payment option only accept payment from the United States or North America by PayPal credit or debit card?

That is incorrect. When paying by Visa it provides you with a drop down list to select your country that is quite exhaustive. I myself paid as such from the UK.

[Sichuan Pepper]

It would probably keep me awake better than the coffee.

It would also give me nightmares.

As long as it keeps you awake, nightmares wouldn't be a problem

You know that would make a great bobble head doll. I would buy that.

[Yohannes]

That is incorrect. When paying by Visa it provides you with a drop down list to select your country that is quite exhaustive. I myself paid as such from the UK.

Okay, that is incorrect, and you are right. Sorry for that, I guess?

Now, would you be able to answer my question regarding the bank transfer option (I assume that you are a moderator, since my question was specifically a question for Violet or any of the moderators), or are you just replying with that post to simply prove that I was incorrect?

[[violet]]

This is what ad blocker is for.

The idea is to support the site.

Also ad blockers leave Regional Happenings squashed over on the left. And just think, with every click, you are downloading useless ad HTML that your ad blocker has to detect and remove! The Supporter account doesn't generate that HTML in the first place, making each page lighter and faster. You might argue that's saving something like a millisecond per page, but I say, EXACTLY.

[[violet]]

Is there any other way you can set up additional payment methods, such as Google Wallet

I just discovered Google Wallet is a valid option for us after all, so I've added a "Buy with Google" button. Please let me know of any issues!

[[violet]]

Is there a way to transfer the money by bank - for example a lot of popular games (such as Runescape and AdventureQuest World) with quite a sizeable percentage of non-American players have this 'bank transfer' option for those who do not have credit or debit card.

I had thought so, but apparently not. We're using PayPal's "Digital Goods" interface (and Google's, now), and they only take credit/debit cards, not bank transfers. I guess it makes things simpler because there's no 3-5 day delay waiting for funds to clear.

Sorry about that. We can look at expanding payment methods in the future.

[Belschaft]

That is incorrect. When paying by Visa it provides you with a drop down list to select your country that is quite exhaustive. I myself paid as such from the UK.

Okay, that is incorrect, and you are right. Sorry for that, I guess?

Now, would you be able to answer my question regarding the bank transfer option (I assume that you are a moderator, since my question was specifically a question for Violet or any of the moderators), or are you just replying with that post to simply prove that I was incorrect?

I was simply trying to be helpful; you stated that you couldn't pay through paypal, and I was informing you that you can do so.

No need to be snarky.

[Yohannes]

Okay, that is incorrect, and you are right. Sorry for that, I guess?

Now, would you be able to answer my question regarding the bank transfer option (I assume that you are a moderator, since my question was specifically a question for Violet or any of the moderators), or are you just replying with that post to simply prove that I was incorrect?

I was simply trying to be helpful; you stated that you couldn't pay through paypal, and I was informing you that you can do so.

No need to be snarky.

I disliked your tone and the way you replied to my post gave me the feeling that you're trying to be condescending to me, and I terribly disliked that. And no, if you look at my posting history, I have rarely acted 'snarky' to my fellow players - roleplayers or gameplayers - in NationStates.

Is there a way to transfer the money by bank - for example a lot of popular games (such as Runescape and AdventureQuest World) with quite a sizeable percentage of non-American players have this 'bank transfer' option for those who do not have credit or debit card.

I had thought so, but apparently not. We're using PayPal's "Digital Goods" interface (and Google's, now), and they only take credit/debit cards, not bank transfers. I guess it makes things simpler because there's no 3-5 day delay waiting for funds to clear.

Sorry about that. We can look at expanding payment methods in the future.

Thanks for the confirmation Violet.

I was initially worried that expanding payment methods would have increase the cost (I am unfamiliar with this whole payment administration and how they work for a game) for you guys; but yeah, if that option is expanded in the future that would be lovely (if that wouldn't be a burden for guys).

Once again, thanks for the answer.

[The Most Glorious Hack]

I don't have both Visa and MasterCard though...

You might be able to use a pre-paid Visa card.

[Alyekra]

RAWR RAWR RAWR SELLOUT YOU'RE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY IT WAS BETTER BEFORE RAWR RAWR RAWR.

In other news, I'm afraid I don't have three dollars to throw around. Maybe sometime.

[Sanctaria]

I've noticed little "Remove ads" links dotted around NS (at the bottom of the forum and underneath the Latest Forum Topics section of the sidebar). The thing is, I've already paid to remove the ads. I don't really want to see text in their place.

Is there anyway for these prompts to be removed for users who have already paid?