Meridia - A World of Myth, Magic, and Science

[Taledonia]

Question: does a nation which starts with 6 tech and advances to 7 tech gain 2 bonus economy points? Does the same go for society?

It isn't stacking. So if tier 6 says you get 1 extra point and tier 7 says 2 extra points, then advancing to tier 7 doesn't give you 3 points, just 2. So 1 extra, is what I mean to say.

[A m e n r i a]

Okay thanks

Soo..other RP groups are doing a "daily life of a normal person" RP. Should we do that too?

[Taledonia]

That could be fun, though I'm unfamiliar with it. What happens? Is it just short stories from within our nations?

[A m e n r i a]

Well, basically, we get one thread, then we put up posts to describe daily life in our nations. Each post is supposed to be a one-shot. Should I link you an example?

[The Srasain Forests]

Well, basically, we get one thread, then we put up posts to describe daily life in our nations. Each post is supposed to be a one-shot. Should I link you an example?

I'd like to see an example. This intrigues me!

[A m e n r i a]

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=440444

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=293839

These are just examples, rules can be changed accordingly, up to our wonderful admin

[The Srasain Forests]

https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=440444

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=293839

These are just examples, rules can be changed accordingly, up to our wonderful admin

Ooh! I like that!

[Taledonia]

I'm 100% for it! Post it up, sir.

[Rezua]

With a tech of 5, what kind of tech am I allowed exactly?

Like what kind of medical science, naval advances, guns, pipes, etc. could I have.

[Entronium]

I will like to join mega thread as well

[Taledonia]

With a tech of 5, what kind of tech am I allowed exactly?

Like what kind of medical science, naval advances, guns, pipes, etc. could I have.

Tier 5 technology spans a period roughly equivalent to Western Europe from 1400 - 1740.

Tier 6 would be more equivalent to the 1750's-1820's. Once again, in relation to Western Europe and the European colonies.

[A m e n r i a]

I'm 100% for it! Post it up, sir.

Okay, what should be the rules?

[Taledonia]

Old school rules!

But honestly, I don't know. Open to Meridia only, obviously. And then just don't do anything that you think I would say you can't do? Like don't RP a citizen in a Tier 2 tech nation having a digital watch and a thermonuclear suitcase.

[Rezua]

With a tech of 5, what kind of tech am I allowed exactly?

Like what kind of medical science, naval advances, guns, pipes, etc. could I have.

Tier 5 technology spans a period roughly equivalent to Western Europe from 1400 - 1740.

Tier 6 would be more equivalent to the 1750's-1820's. Once again, in relation to Western Europe and the European colonies.

So I’d have musketry. On land of course.

My idea is to have underwater explosives contained in clay. Could that work?

[Taledonia]

Depends on the explosive. If my history is correct, Greek fire was fairly immune to water. Well, at least it could sit on water like an oil fire, for it was basically that. If you were to have pots full of something similar, particularly if you just say that it has some sort of magical element(you are Tier 2 magic, after all), then I don't see a problem with it. It's basic(fire in a clay pot), and not over powered.

[Entronium]

Could there be anti air cannons stuck into the ground? Could a teir 6 people have that?

[Taledonia]

Define anti-air cannons.

You'd certainly have nothing that could track or reliably hit, and it would be useless for things that fly very high up. But if you wanted to point ballistae, cannons, or even musketeers/bowmen upwards, go for it. Just beware of what comes back down... Also remember that they will be aiming with their eyes, and will have to lug these big machines manually or with basic machinery. You'll hardly swivel fast enough to hit fast moving targets.

[The Srasain Forests]

Define anti-air cannons.

You'd certainly have nothing that could track or reliably hit, and it would be useless for things that fly very high up. But if you wanted to point ballistae, cannons, or even musketeers/bowmen upwards, go for it. Just beware of what comes back down... Also remember that they will be aiming with their eyes, and will have to lug these big machines manually or with basic machinery. You'll hardly swivel fast enough to hit fast moving targets.

Tier 6 would be approximately the time where Howitzers really came into play, right? Not quite the same, obviously, but somewhat of a similar idea - a high-arched piece of artillery.

[Taledonia]

Absolutely. And that could be used for anti-air, as dirigibles and more steampunk/fantasy-esque air machines aren't the most agile machines. Dragons, giant eagles, or whatever Tier 7 magic users wanted to have, however, you'd be hard pressed to hit with a mortar.

[A m e n r i a]

Yo Taledonia, I made you a wiki page. You can edit it to add more info on YN or not, I'm not your mother.

[Silberkiefer]

Name of Nation: Kaiserreich of Silberkiefer
Primary Race(s): Werewolf
Society: 5
Overseen by Kaiser Adolphus IV and Queen Julia, Silberkiefer is a large, efficient nation which puts a premium on the soldier.
Technology: 5
Industrious and warlike, Silberkiefer is advanced enough to equip its army with firearms and its ships with powerful cannons.
Economy: 4
With many nationalized industries kept to high standards, Silberkiefer has more than enough resources to fulfill the needs of its people.
Magic: 0
Any amazing feat a Silberkiefer can do is the result of either training, physiology, or both, never magic.
Area Claimed: Provinces 10-15 of Noreia
Brief History: In the distant past, ancient werewolves of Noreia, the ancestors of the people of Silberkiefer, roamed the continent until The Shadow came, reducing their numbers significantly, forcing them to head west and retreat.

The threat of destruction did not fade with the Shadow's disappearance, however. The werewolves fought amongst themselves as they were attacked by aggressors from other lands, until a brave knight named Adolphus managed to unite them into a single nation and become its Kaiser.

Now, Silberkiefer remains a strong civilization, ready to combat various threats. Despite their power, it is rumoured that the key to defeating them lies within the mines in its borders.

[Taledonia]

Name of Nation: Kaiserreich of Silberkiefer
Primary Race(s): Werewolf
Society: 5
Overseen by Kaiser Adolpho IV and Queen Julia, Silberkiefer is a large, efficient nation which puts a premium on the soldier.
Technology: 5
Industrious and warlike, Silberkiefer is advanced enough to equip its army with firearms and its ships with powerful cannons.
Economy: 4
With many nationalized industries kept to high standards, Silberkiefer has more than enough resources to fulfill the needs of its people.
Magic: 0
Any amazing feat a Silberkiefer can do is the result of either training, physiology, or both, never magic.
Area Claimed: Provinces 10-15 of Noreia
Brief History: In the distant past, ancient werewolves of Noreia, the ancestors of the people of Silberkiefer, roamed the continent until The Shadow came, reducing their numbers significantly, forcing them to head west and retreat.

For years did they struggle, fighting The Shadow endlessly, until it suddenly disappeared. The threat of destruction did not fade, however. The werewolves fought amongst themselves as they were attacked by aggressors from other lands, until a brave knight named Adolpho managed to unite them into a single nation and become its Kaiser.

Now, Silberkiefer remains a strong civilization, ready to combat various threats. Despite their power, it is rumoured that the key to defeating them lies within the mines in its borders.

Initial comments:

Primary Race: Werewolves are more a condition rather than a race. Any race could become a werewolf, but what is their non-beast form? Humans? Elves? Smaller dogs that transform into bigger dogs?

History: Lots of others are trying to doing this as well, so don't feel bad, but I can't accept that you were "fighting the Shadow endlessly." They were absolute and unstoppable. No one would resist for much longer than a month, and all were enslaved and subdued. Please revise this to show what your people endured during the Shadow, and it can't be anything heroic, as it simply didn't happen. Any "heroes" that rose and tried to lead people were quickly dealt with.

[Entronium]

Ive posted sorry i took long

[A m e n r i a]

Hey, remember how you said nations can't develop radio from the start on their own? What about if two nations, each with level 7 tech and one of them with a medium magic level work together and develop it? I mean come on, the steampunk RP next door allows R&D, so why can't we? Also, may I suggest some kind of war gameplay so nations can't go "I haz millions of soldiers I win lol"?

*pokes Koryo* you still alive, mate?

[Taledonia]

Magical and technology together can certainly be used, and called radio. Just no actual radio signals. Too advanced.

While I like to think people have the freedom to create their own stuff, within the context of the world, I find that you're always pushing the technological boundary. So with that in mind, I will give some serious thought as to how advanced I'm going to allow people to get. I'll keep you updated.