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Wodanstaat
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Founded: Dec 30, 2023
Ex-Nation

The Wodanstaat Project

Postby Wodanstaat » Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:11 pm

Good evening, everyone! I'm excited to rejoin NationStates (after years of inactivity on my main/original NS) to build the world of Wodanstaat as a literary-creative outlet of mine. Wodanstaat is a dark fantasy story set in a dreary alternate history (post-WW2), and I'm trying to organize my thoughts on how I want to present the story. This is where I felt impelled (and encouraged) to seek community support, as I am aware from my (reminiscent) past here on NS we have many creative and helpful persons here. To put it simply, here's what I'm interested and what I'd like help with:
Wodanstaat is dystopia in a world of dystopias, and an incredibly paranoid, tyrannical, occult nation that only understands those outside of it in terms of utter annihilation, assimilation, or (and sometimes fortunately for the subject) ignorance. As such, the traditional format I'm familiar with for factbooking (an encyclopedic/Wikipedic style) would not work, as not only is Wodanstaat set in the pre-Internet past (1960s; technology is also somewhat stagnant) but also, more importantly, this is the kind of world wherein information isn't so happily and readily shared. As such, my idea for how Wodanstaat can be presented IC is via dossiers and profiles by foreign nations (primarily IC America and Britain), akin to CIA documents and reports, allowing for worldbuilding through the exploits of espionage and even secondarily for the nations writing the reports (as their commentary and rhetoric will give readers insights on the dynamics and nature of the reporting nations; maybe I can have Wodanstaat sometimes report on other nations perhaps?). This is what I'm interested in, and this is also the very thing I need help with, for while I was decent at the encyclopedic formatting of factbooks that was (1) years ago and (2) non-transferrable to the type of formatting I'm looking for. So, simply, if anyone can refresh me on how BBCode works, how I might use it to format these types of articles, and whatever other advice you feel it appropriate to share, I'll immensely appreciate it. Thank you.

Let me know what you guys think, and I look forward to working/learning from some of you in building up the story of Wodanstaat. Happy holidays. :blush:

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Ringet Sol
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Founded: Jan 09, 2024
Corporate Police State

Postby Ringet Sol » Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:59 am

Wodanstaat wrote:Good evening, everyone! I'm excited to rejoin NationStates (after years of inactivity on my main/original NS) to build the world of Wodanstaat as a literary-creative outlet of mine. Wodanstaat is a dark fantasy story set in a dreary alternate history (post-WW2), and I'm trying to organize my thoughts on how I want to present the story. This is where I felt impelled (and encouraged) to seek community support, as I am aware from my (reminiscent) past here on NS we have many creative and helpful persons here. To put it simply, here's what I'm interested and what I'd like help with:
Wodanstaat is dystopia in a world of dystopias, and an incredibly paranoid, tyrannical, occult nation that only understands those outside of it in terms of utter annihilation, assimilation, or (and sometimes fortunately for the subject) ignorance. As such, the traditional format I'm familiar with for factbooking (an encyclopedic/Wikipedic style) would not work, as not only is Wodanstaat set in the pre-Internet past (1960s; technology is also somewhat stagnant) but also, more importantly, this is the kind of world wherein information isn't so happily and readily shared. As such, my idea for how Wodanstaat can be presented IC is via dossiers and profiles by foreign nations (primarily IC America and Britain), akin to CIA documents and reports, allowing for worldbuilding through the exploits of espionage and even secondarily for the nations writing the reports (as their commentary and rhetoric will give readers insights on the dynamics and nature of the reporting nations; maybe I can have Wodanstaat sometimes report on other nations perhaps?). This is what I'm interested in, and this is also the very thing I need help with, for while I was decent at the encyclopedic formatting of factbooks that was (1) years ago and (2) non-transferrable to the type of formatting I'm looking for. So, simply, if anyone can refresh me on how BBCode works, how I might use it to format these types of articles, and whatever other advice you feel it appropriate to share, I'll immensely appreciate it. Thank you.

Let me know what you guys think, and I look forward to working/learning from some of you in building up the story of Wodanstaat. Happy holidays. :blush:


Seems really solid in my point of view, the idea of how you could write your factbooks is a fascinating idea that I believe when done right can lead to interesting world building and overall increased immersion. I do wish for more explanation on the country itself though, specifically its origin, history and background, all of these I believe should be achieved with an artistic perspective, specifically think of how or what your country represents and express it through your factbooks.

For encyclopedic formatting, I unfortunately cannot help you with, as I am also new, therefor not experienced with factbooks as a whole.

If it isn't much to ask from you, is it fine if you check on my overview for my nation as well? I made it around last October and it is located in my factbook page, it is long though and am not expecting you to read all of it. Suggestions could be on improving grammar, bringing up other ideas you find interesting, and improving present ideas.

Thank you for reading, have a nice day.
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Oliveira
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Founded: Jan 19, 2024
Corrupt Dictatorship

Postby Oliveira » Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:58 am

I would like someone to give their opinion on the opinions and decisions that my country has taken so that it can grow quickly in terms of economy and population
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Western Theram
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Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Western Theram » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:52 am

How to start intro factbook to species/citizens?

I recently changed my overview a bit from regular humans to goblins in my nation and was thinking a separate factbook might be better for explaining. However I don’t know how to start/make it so it’s not just a list of their physical appearance and characteristics. Some writing advice would be nice
This is what I have so far for the factbook (not overview)
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=wes ... id=1986201
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Diarcesia
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Scandinavian Liberal Paradise

Postby Diarcesia » Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:15 pm

Western Theram wrote:How to start intro factbook to species/citizens?

I recently changed my overview a bit from regular humans to goblins in my nation and was thinking a separate factbook might be better for explaining. However I don’t know how to start/make it so it’s not just a list of their physical appearance and characteristics. Some writing advice would be nice
This is what I have so far for the factbook (not overview)
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=wes ... id=1986201

If you want something other than a listing of appearance and characteristics, start by cataloguing open questions regarding your subjects. For each question, try providing an answer in one or two paragraphs. Don't also feel pressured to populate the content in a short amount of time.

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The Vooperian Union
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Founded: Dec 11, 2022
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Vooperian Union » Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:46 am

Bit vague, but do you think A power index for weapons will do well? I've spent like a week on it so far.
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Wochaystein
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Authoritarian Democracy

Postby Wochaystein » Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:23 pm

The Vooperian Union wrote:Bit vague, but do you think A power index for weapons will do well? I've spent like a week on it so far.

Yes
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Relmont
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Postby Relmont » Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:06 pm

Any tips on this dispatch style? I like it, but I suppose it could use some bulking up.

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Santheres
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Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby Santheres » Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:27 pm

Relmont wrote:Any tips on this dispatch style? I like it, but I suppose it could use some bulking up.

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I like it, but you can always add more. That's not to say succinctness isn't sometimes warranted, though. One thing I can say for sure, however, is that the images are too large. They dominate the screen once they're centered, which isn't great for the actual content.
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Relmont
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Postby Relmont » Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:04 pm

Santheres wrote:
I like it, but you can always add more. That's not to say succinctness isn't sometimes warranted, though. One thing I can say for sure, however, is that the images are too large. They dominate the screen once they're centered, which isn't great for the actual content.


Thanks for the advice. I cut the image size in half, is that a little more tolerable?
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East Leaf Republic
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Founded: Feb 18, 2024
Democratic Socialists

Postby East Leaf Republic » Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:54 am

Hello F&NI! I was looking for a good and detailed military templates which I can use to make my military Factbook. I want to make my Factbook look like a Wikipedia page. Are there any templates like that?
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Waaaar
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Corporate Bordello

Postby Waaaar » Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:04 pm

What is the oldest nation in nationstates

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Wochaystein
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Founded: May 06, 2018
Authoritarian Democracy

Postby Wochaystein » Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:41 am

Waaaar wrote:What is the oldest nation in nationstates

Meta questions like these are asked here, but the answer as of now is Kyupaa. Population acts a proxy to a nation's RL age.
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Caqada
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Moralistic Democracy

Postby Caqada » Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:43 am

what is there to do im pretty bored rn the issues keep taking longer to happen

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The Xolbarian Opposition
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Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby The Xolbarian Opposition » Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:09 pm

I have seen a lot of diagrams that show military uniforms and a wondering what people use to make these.
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