Your Nation's Psyche

by **Vauxhill** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:29 pm

What is the emotional state of your nation like? Is it warm and open, cold and oppressed, or peaceful and serene? Are there any physical signs of it, or does one just feel it?

In Vauxhill, one can feel at genuinely safe and at peace. The people are friendly and danger does not seem ever present. On many days you could spot either the King or Prime Minister on the streets walking without security or police escorts. You can both feel and see signs of it. A few signs are that the police are not required to carry weapons while on patrol or even on duty, on public transportation many people are talking to each other. Due to the small size of the nation population wise, it seems that the people are very close and attached.

by **1337 G4M3R5** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:43 pm

The following, though from another entirely unrelated thread, actually sums up the psyche of 1337 G4M3R5 quite effectively.

ie, anonymous, frantic, and often hostile.

by **Lotrabme** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-KtWjW8oXY&feature=related This song may help you understand, its from henry purcells 'fairy queen', it kind of gives of what the area of capital hill would feel like.

Now a more explainatory way to show it, it depends where you are, if you are in the general area of the capital (I.e.: If you can see the space elevator clearly) then you will most likely find the area very pristine, nature thriving, the people vary between generally nice folks, nobility, artists, basement dwellers (you wont really 'see' many of them, unless you find them trolling the Internetz) and Hippies with a sense of national pride. Now more near BosNYWash you will find the population dumbed down plenty, and the general populace there to be more rude, and the city to be falling apart somewhat, if your with the higher IQ group then it wont seem so bad. But god forbid you meet those under IQ 60

by **Cameroi** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:43 pm

somewhat like a cat, who's inclined to be friendly, but doesn't like being annoyed. a rather large cat with those qualities.
fortunately we have technological ways of dealing with annoyances that don't require anyone's loss of life or permanent mutation.
we DO generally like hugs and scritchies, but not for them to interfere with our gratifications of creating and exploring.

nearly half our population are genuinely happy to enjoy lives of near absolute solitude.

by **1000 Cats** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:02 am

Considering how highly sleep is valued, probably closer to the tranquil and serene bit. But the lawlessness might be worrisome too, and the spontaneity when we're, y'know, awake. And the fact that the general place of a human is either as a pet, or a toy and eventual meal. Nothing really bad ever happens here, to cats, since bad things tend to require a little bit of cooperation, which just doesn't happen, but still, if you ever do somehow make it to this reality - perhaps as you dream - please ensure you are fit enough to give a bit of a chase, or else at least cute and not overbearingly smelly.

by **Maolandia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:53 am

Our people follow the teaching of chairman Mao faithfully
My nation's psyche is constant mass movement to improve the conditions of Maolandia and fight against foreign aggressors.
On Attitude:
"We should be modest and prudent, guard against arrogance and rashness, and serve the Chinese people heart and soul...."

"Our point of departure is to serve the people whole-heartedly and never for a moment divorce ourselves from the masses, to proceed in all cases from the interests of the people and not from one's self-interest or from the interests of a small group, and to identify our responsibility to the people with our responsibility to the leading organs of the Party."

On death:
"All men must die, but death can vary in its significance. The ancient Chinese writer Szuma Chien said, "Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." To die for the people is weightier than Mount Tai, but to work for the fascists and die for the exploiters and oppressors is lighter than a feather."

by **Unilisia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:57 am

Stoic and apathetic to all others, pleasant to those within.

by **Episarta** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:07 am

Our people are kind of like Hannibal Lecter. They are sophisticated and well-mannered and usually very well educated. People are patrons of the arts and enjoy them. They don't care much at all for what happens outside of the nation for the most part. They take pride and are happy for their wide range of civil freedoms. But the people also have a barbaric love for violence, as long as the violence is done in an acceptable manner.

So the people are outwardly kind usually, and may be considered "arrogant" by lesser people.

by **Dagnia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:11 am

Cameroi wrote:somewhat like a cat, who's inclined to be friendly, but doesn't like being annoyed. a rather large cat with those qualities.
fortunately we have technological ways of dealing with annoyances that don't require anyone's loss of life or permanent mutation.
we DO generally like hugs and scritchies, but not for them to interfere with our gratifications of creating and exploring.

nearly half our population are genuinely happy to enjoy lives of near absolute solitude.

Almost exactly like us, but we are slightly more gregarious.

In addition, we are a bit stoic and have little tolerance for what we consider useless. This manifests itself in our architecture and design. Building styles here are functionalist and brutalist. Inside, they are sparsely decorated, almost sterile looking. Even the homes of the very wealthy are like this.

by **Gratslova** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:18 am

One who visits Gratslova can expect a nice, warm and genuine welcome. We encourage visitors to explore our cities and culture.

by **Ultbrechen** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:42 am

Compassionate and faithful. At least as long as they belong to us :twisted:

by **Nicholas von Sinterklaas** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:58 am

Cold and quietly refreshing, but somewhat isolating.

Relaxing, but a little unsettling. Welcoming but without obvious paths from there.

by **Lazssia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:33 am

Lazssians tend to be very polite, tolerant and friendly, but are naturally paranoid of strangers due to our history of anarchy and conflict, and thus are slow to trust. The older generations from before the War of Unification tend to be a bit cold and reserved, but the younger generations are a bit more outgoing and friendly. We are also very cynical, even in a huge crisis, a Lazssian can still be seen making snarky jokes and remarks. Due to our history of insanity and conflict, we often tend to take really weird things in stride, and so well to the point where an outsider would think we planned everything to happen. And when we get pissed, we really get pissed, not the ' come at you all stupid like a berserker ' kind of pissed. ( though if one did something bad enough..), but rather the ' I'll ruin your life through a complex series of malicious sabotage ' pissed, and that's only if you do something like cut in line or steal the last nacho. We also have very a warped since of humor, so if you ever room with a Lazssian, be prepared for a lot of twisted ( and seemingly cruel) pranks. We also have a very Spartan like culture ( though much more advanced and sophisticated) so we have a very big love of violence and a high affinity for combat . And due to our strong sense of loyalty, you if ever befriend a Lazssian, you the only thing you should worry about is them.
In short, being with a Lazssian is like being with a very dangerous, clever, cynical yet friendly escaped mental patient, just don't do or say anything stupid and you should be fine.

by **Imeriata** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:42 am

Self assured and disciplined would be the best description.

by **Kalaspia-Shimarata** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:14 am

Most Kalashi are friendly, warn and open, but others, such as terrorist organisations...

by **KludgeMUSH** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:21 am

Vauxhill wrote:What is the emotional state of your nation like? Is it warm and open, cold and oppressed, or peaceful and serene?

We are generally viewed as cold and standoffish, private, wary, and suspicious. People can be seen to make a conspicuous effort to ignore each other, and especially you, even while they are clearly aware of their presence. People move carefully, deliberately, and without sudden unexpected motions, being careful not to make any threatening moves. The streets are silent but for the noise of vehicle engines and footsteps: No one speaks, for others may hear. People, even groups, proceed wordlessly to their destinations. Outsiders consider the scene to be rather eerie.

by **Bears Armed** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:43 am

One-word summary? "Exuberant"...

by **Bensyltonia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:17 am

The people of Bensyltonia can be rightfully described as completely insane and hyper-aggressive towards anyone not infected with the Blacklight virus. A common saying amongst people who "visit" Bensyltonia is "What in the hell are these things!" or another common saying "Kill it with fire!"

by **Byer** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:46 am

Quiet, disciplined, conservative, hard-working, compassionate and patriotic.

by **Libera Patria** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:50 am

Kind and loving for each other, welcoming and respective towards foreigners. Hard-working, loyal and intelligent.

by **Planta Genista** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:51 am

Our peaceful are quite peaceful, friendly, warm, and welcoming.

by **Sovereign Spirits** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:53 am

The motto says it all.

by **All Awesome People** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:53 am

Once I reach 500 million, I'm changing to "The Hippie-Communist Refugee Republic of All Awesome People." That should just about say it.

by **Central and Eastern Visayas** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:46 am

Episarta wrote:Our people are kind of like Hannibal Lecter. They are sophisticated and well-mannered and usually very well educated. People are patrons of the arts and enjoy them. They don't care much at all for what happens outside of the nation for the most part. They take pride and are happy for their wide range of civil freedoms. But the people also have a barbaric love for violence, as long as the violence is done in an acceptable manner.

So the people are outwardly kind usually, and may be considered "arrogant" by lesser people.

Ours as well, except we're hopeless romantics, and the people see violence as a last resort.

While lesser people consider the CE Visayan people as "effeminate," those who tried the Visayan and lived tell of a people who are not entirely unwilling to get their hands dirty.

by **Norvenia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:09 am

Norvenians are deeply pious.

The community is very highly valued, and its sanction is avoided at all costs. This leads to widely accepted and socially enforced patterns of values and behavior.

Self-sacrifice is a revered value; the individual is considered less important than the whole.

Patriotism runs high, but so does dissent and debate; the conformity enforced by communities in terms of values and behavior does not extend to political beliefs, so elections are controversial and hotly contested.

The overall impression of most visitors to Norvenia is that, while Norvenians are quite friendly and tolerant of differences (in outsiders), they are a people of exceptional moral and religious seriousness, for whom ethical and spiritual values of loyalty, self-sacrifice, faith, and honor are the most important things in life.

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