Miscellaneous Worldbuilding Thread

[Dystopian English and Welsh Republic]

Leader's Full Name: Tarquin Adams
Leader's Full Title: President
Leader's Spouse: High Priestess Venus Smith
Children: Venus Adams-Smith (age: 18)
Languages Spoken:
Fluent: English
Conversational: Swedish, Flemish
Enough to Get Point Across: French
Hobbies: eating Black pudding, playing golf

[Dystopian English and Welsh Republic]

Name?: High Priestess Venus Smith
When did they marry/enter a relationship with YL?: Entered into a relationship in 2019
Gender?: Female
Sexual orientation?: bisexual
How did they meet YL?: Giving a talk on Women's rights at the school where Tarquin Adams was a teacher.
Birthday and age?:2000 (age: 45)
Birthplace and ancestry?: Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire of White British middle class heritage
Spoken languages?: English, Swedish, French, Na (Mosou language)
Have they had any children with YL?: one children (Venus Adams-Smith)
Occupation?: High Priestess of the British Goddess Temple
Portrait (optional)

[Biblical Britain]

Are the judiciary appointed or elected?: Appointed.

What determines appointment of the the judiciary?:
Knowledge of the law, perceived fairness, compassion and piety as a Christian.

What powers do the judiciary have?:
Preside over court cases to ensure a fair trial (all courts),
decide on sentencing (Crown Courts), grant a divorce for adultery, decide on child custody, child support and alimony (Family Courts), decide compensation for a tort or breach of contract (civil courts in general)

Is their religious influence on the judicial system?:
Yes.

What legal system do you have?:
Christian law with elements of English Common law and Scottish civil law.

How are judges viewed?:
As honourable pillars of the community.

[Biblical Britain]

Which people are personally employed by your leader:
The King, Alexander Stuart, employs 9 servants: 3 maids, 3 porters, a butler, a chef and a housekeeper.

[The Imagination Animals]

I. Questions of Place.

Describe the geography of where your society calls home. Crossoverian geography can be varied. Northern Crossoveria is very cold, while Southern Crossoveria is deserted and humid.
Describe the climate your society deals with. How severe are their seasons? If you live in Northern Crossoveria, expect winters there to be freezing cold. If you live in Southern Crossoveria, then summers are going to be very hot.
What kinds of natural disasters has this society gotten used to? Several, but not limited to: tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
What importance (spiritual or cultural) do people ascribe to geography? They believe geography is a gift from God.
How do people feel about local landscapes being altered or used for a purpose other than what is traditional? People get mad if their habitats are interrupted.
What are the most commonly-grown foods? Rice
What are the most commonly-eaten meats? Kebab
What foods are considered exotic or expensive? Saffron
What forms of alcohol are common? Rare? Alcohol is banned in Crossoveria.
Is there usually enough food and water for the population? Yes.
What is this place's most abundant resource? Gold
What is its most valuable resource? Oil
What resource is it most lacking? Coal
How do people travel from one place to another? By bus, plane, train, or bicycles.
Are the borders secure? In what way? Yes. Crossoveria’s Coast Guard protects their country from terrorists.
How many people live here? 88 Million People.
Where in this place do they congregate? The Crossoverian Law House in Crossoveriapolis
What part of this place do they avoid? Why? They avoid the desert as much as possible because it’s a humid place.
What are the most common domesticated animals here? And what are they domesticated for? Cats are the most common domesticated animal because they are seen as warriors of humans.
What are the most common wild animals? How are wild animals treated? The Virginia Opossum, Crossoveria’s national animal, is the most common wild animal in the country. Opossums get treatment in places called Opossum Medical Centers.
Which animals are likely to be pets? Which ones won't be? Dogs are the most likely to be domesticated, while Red Tabtean Rabbits, a species of rabbits only found in Crossoveria, are the least domesticated.
What are the most common domesticated plants here? And what are they used for? Roses are usually the most domesticated Crossoverian plant. They are used for natural beauty.
What are the most common wild plants here? What are they used for? The cactus is most common among the wild plants. They aren’t used much, really, except for protection.

II. Questions of Time.

How far back does this society’s written history go? Way before humanity existed. Anthropomorphic animals first lived on Earth, and their homeland is in Crossoveria.
How far back do its people believe it goes? You mean anthropomorphic animals? Humans didn’t come to Crossoverian until the late 11th Century. But it’s citizens of anthropomorphic animals have been in Crossoveria since 547,930 BCE.
How was this society founded? Who founded it and under what circumstances? The people of Crossoveria wanted a dynasty of lions to lead them.
What were the chief powers in the time when this society was founded? The chief powers were lions.
If it originated far away from here, how did it get here? The Lion dynasty originated from Crossoveria.
What is the worst disaster they believe they've faced? Anthropomorphic animals had to face discrimination laws put upon them by the Crossoverian government in 2010.
What are the major events in this culture's past? When the anthropomorphic animals met humans for the first time.
What was the best thing that ever happened to them?
What in their past makes them feel ashamed?
What in their past makes them proud?
What are they afraid of happening again? When they can finally manage some peace between them and the humans after a history of oppression.
What are they hoping will happen? Do they think it likely? The anthropomorphic animals hope that they will receive equal treatment as humans. It is 100% likely towards the future as an anthropomorphic animal, Porkchop Funnie, is in Crossoverian politics.
How strongly are people attached or connected to their heritage? Super attached.
What do they assume the future will hold? They believe that time can only tell, so they will never know.
How has this society changed? Do its current members realize this? Anthropomorphic life has changed drastically. They started off by creating a small society. Now, they are living in huge cities, wearing human clothing, and using social media.
What are the most popular stories about the past? Crossoveria has inherited the tale of Al Salaam. Al Salaam is a prophet who wanted to bring peace to the world, and was successful as there was no fighting by the time he died. However, fighting quickle resurfaces after his death, and Crossoverians now want to bring peace to the world.
Who in the past is the greatest hero? The worst villain? They believe that Al Salaam is their hero of the past, and rivalry was the villain.
Do people think the present better or worse than the past? Today, the Crossoverian hero is Eric Wright, the Supreme Leader of Crossoveria. Zeeter Saldivar is their villain.
Do people believe the future will be better or worse than the present or past? As I said, time can only tell to the Crossoverians

III. Questions of Race and Ethnicity.

What are the chief races in the region? Most Crossoverians fall under the category of Anthropomorphic, Arab, Persian, or Black.
What are the chief ethnic groups of each race in the region? How are they distributed in place? Crossoveria is a varied country. But in the Crossoverian Province of Elmore, a majority of their citizens are anthropomorphic animals.
How do they differ by language, appearance or ancestry? The national religion of Crossoveria is Crossoveriaanz, but many Crossoverians speak Farsi, Arabic, or English.
What jobs do the chief ethnicities primarily occupy? Are any groups denied work because of racial or ethnic heritage? No. It’s against Crossoveria’s Constitution. But many Arabs in Crossoveria are priests and a majority of anthropomorphic animals are entertainers.
What are typical attitudes of the native (or majority) ethnos to immigrants and other ethnicities? There is slight hostility towards Christians, but other than that, there is not much hostility between any races.
How has any variety of ethnicity in the region changed the society’s culture? Crossoveria has been over-littered with different types of Cultures.

IV. Questions of Family.

How many spouses may a man or woman have? Polygamy is illegal. There can only be 1 mother and 1 father for each family.
Who decides on a marriage? The couple can only decide on marriages; their parents don’t have authority over these marriages. True love is required in order to arrange a successful marriage.
Can a marriage end in divorce? How? No. Divorce is illegal in Crossoveria. The Marriages Act mandates that a couple can only get married if their love is true and long lasting.
Who usually takes custody of children if a marriage ends for some reason? THey can’t divorce.
How are families named? Families are named based on their ethnicity.
What happens to orphans? They get sent to live with a Guardian. Foster Care Centers are banned in Crossoveria because they are shown to abuse children and treat them badly.
How are boy and girl children treated differently? In terms of their entertainment, there is a large disconnect between boys and girls interests mandated by the government. Girls are not allowed to participate in boy activities, as they are considered being tomboys. Boys aren’t allowed to participate in girl activities, as they are considered part of the LGBT+ Community, which is illegal in Crossoveria.
What, if anything, is considered a good marriage gift? Love. That’s it.
What inanimate or sexless things are considered male or female?
Does this society connect the ideas of marriage with love?
How big are families, typically? A mother, a father, and three children is considered a full family.
What constitutes a household? How many people live in one household? How many generations? Usually there would be 5 people per household. But there would be 3 generations per family.
Are girls or boys preferred and why? Boys are more preferred because people believe that they are better at protecting Crossoveria than girls.
How common is domestic violence? Is it understood to be a problem, or a normal aspect of family life? Domestic violence is a punishable offense in Crossoveria. The parents can be arrested if they are caught being violent to their children.
If it is seen as problematic, what is being done about it? The accuser will be prosecuted.

V. Questions of Customs and Social Life.

What colors are associated with power? With virtue? With death? Green is associated with Islam, Red with power and valor, black with death, blue with nature, yellow with virtue, and orange with Hefflism.
If two men get into a fight, how is this supposed to be resolved? The person who started the fight will be arrested and jailed.
If two women get into a fight, how should that be resolved? The Police will have to compromise with the Women.
How do people demonstrate grief? By mourning.
Who inherits property? Titles? Position? The top official in Crossoveria inherits the title Supreme Leader. Women usually inherit property if they are the only gender of the deceased mother and/or father. It will go to men if they were included in the family.
What are the most popular games? How important are they? Family games are important in Crossoverian families. The most popular games include Guessing games.
When and how does someone go from child to adult? Like any other person would.
How much free time do people usually get? About 17 hours a week
What do they spend this time doing? Using Social Media, watching TV, or going outside.
Is society segregated in any way? There is gender inequality; places for males tend to be more inferior compared to female places.
What social classes or divisions exist in this society? The middle class, the upper class, and the lower class. A majority of Crossoverians are made up of the middle class.
If so, can people move from one class to another? Are there any benefits to being of one class over another? Yes, but they’re going to have to sign a charter in order for that to happen.
Is there any discrimination against minority groups (racial, ethnic, religious) in this society? There is discirmination against the Christian community in Crossoveria. Christians, unless they are government officials, aren’t often given the same privileges as other groups are.
OOC: I don’t intend to be hateful of Christians.
How independent or codependent are individuals? Crossoverians are very independent. It’s in their blood.
What are the typical roles of women and men? What are the expectations of children? Men and women get the same paying jobs, but men tend to lead athletic or business-related lives, and women tend to lead artistic or political lives. Children are usually expected to be obedient and quiet in Crossoveria.
Does the government play a large part in people’s lives? Yes. They control how people live their lives.
Does religion play a large part in people’s lives? Yes. Crossoveria’s government is Theocratic, and the Supreme Leader is the top religious official.

Food
Describe how daily food is obtained. Agriculture is the main source of food production for the lower class in Crossoveria.
What type of foods are most popular? Polo Barg Kebab is the most popular, among with Crossoverian Naan, Shanklish, Dolma, and a Crossoverian Dish called Aba Adta, which consists of Jasmine rice, steak, and Naan with a side of green salad and Belvita cookies.
What are typical dishes and specialties of the region? Bread and rice is the most common food across the country.
What type of food is the locality or region famous for? Aba Adta
What cutlery, if any, do people use for cooking and eating? They use spoons and forks for eating, but farmers and the lower class use their hands to eat.
How is the table arranged? Crossoverians love to be organized by culture, especially with tables and chairs. There are usually plates, cutlery, napkins, and glasses of water above plate mates.
How do people sit when eating? Is there any arrangement by age or dignity of diners? Adults usually sit at one big table together, while the kids sit at a smaller one,
How many and when are the main mealtimes? There are three courses for mealtimes, and they are separated from each other by 10 minutes.
Are there restaurants, popinas, street vendors or other places where food may be bought in public? There are about 250 of them in about every major city.
Is there a significant risk of food poisoning? How many cases lead to death? Is there understood to be a link between food and poisoning or illness? No.
How much does a typical meal cost, if bought and not grown at home? Regular meals cost 10 Crossoverian Rials, equivalent to $20 USD.
Clothing and Fashion What kind of clothes do people wear? How does this vary by season, ethnicity, age, profession, etc? Traditional clothing in Crossoveria consists of an Abaya for women and the Shalwar Kameez for men. Now, clothing in Crossoveria is like any other modern clothing around the world.
How do the genders dress: what differences are there between mens and womens clothing and accessories? Most women usually wear a hijab, specifically a Chador or a Niqaab. Many men wear a buttoned shirt and black pants.
How is clothing made, in small shops or larger factories? Clothing is made inside small shops.
How much does typical clothing cost? They cost 5 Crossoverian Rials, equivalent to $10 USD.
How important is fashion to people? How does this vary by individual? Fashion is a big part of Crossoverian Culture. It varies by gender.
What kinds of jewelry do people wear? And when? People usually wear necklaces on the Weekends.

Entertainments
Does the culture have outlets for dramatic arts (theater, puppetry, cinematography)? Crossoveria is home to one of the largest entertainment industries in the world. They have theatre, puppetry, cinematography, and a type of entertainment called “Fakraan Be’ewaqa”.
What other major forms of entertainment are there? Video Games, TV Shows, and Concerts.
Is the populace literate and numerate? Crossoveria has a literate population.
Do people read for pleasure? If so, what do they read? When Crossoverians read for pleasure, they read about the United States. Crossoverians are regularly interested in the United States.
How much do books, magazines, broadsheets and the like cost? The average book cost about 25 Crossoverian Rials, equivalent to $50 USD
Is there a public library system? Who uses it? The government owns a Public Library in Crossoveriapolis. The Supreme Leader, President, or any other government official uses a special part of the Library. The rest is open to the public.
Who are popular authors and poets? Crossoverian Poets include Keran, Abraham, Sakir Al Bakr, Abdullah Al Din, and Gorbani. Authors include Quetzal Hernandez-Sabre, Elsa Omabasa, Hafez Al Meskin, and Walamata Resobaar.
Who are some of the more famous characters from literature? Milou the White Labrador. He looks alot like Tintin’s dog Snowy, but Milou came out way before Tintin’s first adventure was dropped.
How has this changed over time? Not much. Fakraan Be’ewaqa is still active to this day.

VI. Questions of Manners.

Who speaks first at a formal gathering? The man of the house, often the father.
What kinds of gifts are considered appropriate or in extremely bad taste? Depends on the gender. Boys tend to get pirate or superhero-related toys, while girls tend to have dolls and playhouses.
How do younger adults address their elders? They pay respect to them by bowing to them.
When is it rude to laugh at something funny? When someone makes a statement that isn’t meant to be funny.
What kinds of questions cannot be asked in public? In private? At all? You shouldn’t ask questions about your personal and/or mental health in Public, and you shouldn’t ask if the Supreme Leader will be replaced with no exception.
What parts of the body are routinely covered? The private parts have to be covered up for all human beings. These rules don’t apply to anthropomorphic animals; theirs aren’t seen.
How private are bodily functions like bathing or defecating? They are so private you shouldn’t mention them in public.

VII. Questions of Faith.

Is the culture religious or nonreligious? Religious
What are the major religious groups in the region? A majority of Crossoverians are Shiite Muslims. However, the national religion is Hefflism.
What are some of their core doctrines, dogmas, beliefs and practices? Hefflists believe that nature is a core and sacred part of Earth and that we should respect it.
What is the overall cosmology and eschatology in religious terms? There are seven minor Gods that are in different star signs, which is how Crossoveria gets their star signs. In terms of eschatology, the deceased is judged on how they lived their lives and decision whether you enter Heaven or the Underworld.
Is religion a cause of dissatisfaction, dissention or hostility in the region? Yes.
Are religious traditions and any scriptures oral or written in nature or a combination? Yes.
Is there a set canon of what constitutes officially sanctioned scripture? Yes
How are scriptural / traditional exegesis accomplished and by what hermeneutics? Traditional Hefflist texts are like Hieroglyphics, basically.
What is the role of myth within the religion? There are many myths with Hefflism, often concerning the Gods.
Is there a formal creed or set of credal statements that define the faith? Yes
What are typical symbols used in the religion and their meanings? The three curved lines on top (representing humans) of an upside down curved line (representing Earth. You may have seen it in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, since Greg Heffley’s hair is just like the Hefflist symbol.
What ritual objects are used in the religion (relics, talismans, medals, charms, etc)? Charms
What religious officials are there? Is there a formal clergy? How are they organised? There is a Clergy in Hefflism, and they are responsible for the charms in Hefflism.
Are there monks, saints, faqirs, nuns, prophets, apostles, disciples, preachers, friars, shamans, martyrs, mystics, seers, vates, sages, ascetics, religious heroes, saviours, redeemers, etc? There are nuns, spostles, disciples, martyrs, mystics, and religious heroes.
What do people believe happens to them after death? How, if at all, can they influence this? They go to one of two afterlives: Heaven or H3ll. People who do good deeds go to Heaven, while people who do only bad deeds go to H3ll.
What happens to those who disagree with the majority on questions of religion? For Shiite Muslims, nothing happens. For everyone else, they will be arrested, prosecuted, and jailed. Foreigners will be deported and permanently banned from entering Crossoveria, and citizens will be flogged.
Are there any particular places considered special or holy? What are they like? There are places of worship called Susans. It’s like Mosques, just more decorated.
Is there a set religious calendar? What are the most popular rituals or festivals? Yes. Hefflist calendars are built on a Solar Calendar called the Faraakan Calendar.
Are there liturgical, meditative, and contemplative aspects to the religion? Yes
What is the basic structure of the religion (unitary, dualistic, etc)? Unitary
What is the basic theology of the religion (i.e., monotheistic, polytheistic, henotheistc etc)? Henothesitc
What do people have to offer to their Deity or deities? Crossoverians have to offer a piece of their grain and/or livestock to their Deities
What do people want from their Deity or deities? How do they try and get it? The Deities have to give them money in return.
Are there different denominations or sects of the religion? Yes
How do their religious practices differ from their neighbours? Yes.
Are issues such as orthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy and apostasy keys in the religious life? Orthodoxy.
What gender, ethnic, national or racial issues exist within the religion? Most Hefflists are convinced that Americans are people who want to destroy the natural beauty of the world in place for a more modernized world.
Is ecumenism engaged in, or are other traditions treated as adversaries or enemies? Yes
What is the most commonly broken religious rule? The importance of Veganism. Anthropomorphic animals don’t mind.
What is the least-violated religious rule? Blasphemy; it’s an unforgiving sin.
How are such infractions punished? Is it possible to expel a community member? It is not possible to punish a community member. However, if a normal Hefflist is caught violating these rules, they will be flogged.
How can an outsider join the religious community? They are suggested to read Da Wimpus Diary, Hefflism’s most sacred text.
Does the religion send out missionaries? What role(s) do they play? Hefflists do not send out Missionaries anymore. They used to during the Renaissance Period.
What factions exist within the dominant religious institutions? How do they compete? There are the Samtarsas and the Devomigesa. Samtarsasi Hefflists believes that Veganism is compulsory to being a true human being, and Devomigesi Hefflists believe that as long as you don’t hurt an endangered being, you should be fine.
Are the differing groups a result of schismatic or mutual and cooperative separation? No. Devomigesi and Samtarsasi Hefflists love to work together.
Are there monastic groups? What do they do and how are they organized? How do you join one? Yes. At least there used to be. Hefflists monastic groups usually act as Priests in Susans, and are organized by their skill and knowledge of the religion. You can only join one if you are a true Hefflist.
Are there cult groups within the religious community? No.
How are those who follow different faiths treated? Muslims, Jews, Bhudists, Hindus, and other religions are treated with respect. Christians, however, are viewed with slight suspicion.
What relationship do religious and political leaders have? Politics and religion is intertwined in Crossoveria.
What superstitions are common? What kinds of supernatural events or beings do people fear? They fear that one day, God will destroy all of them.
What kinds of supernatural or other-natural beings exist in this religion (angels, demons, devi, asuras, spirits, ghosts, sprites, etc)? Anthropomorphic animals.
How are dreams and visions encompassed by the religion? Da Wimpus Diary details dreams as imaginative and surreal places where people go to learn more about themselves.
How is religious action expressed (spontaneous or ritual liturgy, song, dance, music, ritual action, sex, miracle plays, etc)? By song, dance, music, ritual, and miracles.

Magic
How is magic integrated into society? Magic is a major part in Crossoverian Culture, and to Hefflism in General. There’s even a Secretary of Magic.
Who can work magic? Is anyone disallowed from working magic? Only people with magic permits can perform magic, but even those can be revoked.
How are works of magic accomplished? Through wand and cauldron use.
What kind of preparation or study is required before undertaking a magical work? Students are recommended to attend schools that teach magic.

VIII. Questions of Labour.

Describe any kind of division of labour, such as into physical versus mental versus spiritual. There is physical, mental, and spiritual labor in Crossoveria. Physical Labor is usually handed to the lower class, made up of either farmers or tribesmen. Mental labor goes to intellectuals. Spiritual labor is handed to either pure Hefflists or Shia Muslims.
Is there any special prestige attached to some category of labour or a particular job? Yes. Since the entertainment industry in Crossoveria is huge, Crossoveria has a section of labor dedicated to entertainment alone.
What jobs are considered mucky or are particularly depreciated? Working as a serf.
What professions or activities are considered masculine? Masculine activities or professions include bodybuilding, politics, dentists, workers, or farmers.
What professions or activities are viewed as feminine? Politics, medicine, teaching, writing, or singing.
What are usual working hours? Are there days of rest or holidays? 9-5 is the usual work day. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are taken off, as well as holidays for Crossoverian citizens.
How does this differ between different jobs? Crossoverian government officials don’t receive as much free time as Crossoverian citizens do, but they are more paid than them.
What jobs have few workers and why? Working in small shops; there are like 5 workers in small shops. This is due to their fast paced work and not needed further employment.
What are typical wages for various jobs? Crossoverians who work in large businesses are expected to pay the government 500 Crossoverian Rials, equivalent to $1,000 USD. Half of that price is expected for the lower or middle class.
How does work affect lifestyle and health? Crossoverians are hard at work, and that can take a toll on their personal and mental health. In fact, the government voted to allow citizens to take time off when they aren’t mentally prepared to work.
What sorts of jobs are preferred by which people? Are some jobs denied to certain groups? Jobs in Crossoveria are often given to by the government. Jobs aren’t denied if requested.
What are the ethical oaths or codes that govern various jobs? Is there a difference in ethics between manual and mental or spiritual work? Muslim women are expected to wear the Abaya at work, and all men must wear a business attire.

IX. Questions of Art.

What are the favorite art forms? Crossoverians love art forms like painting, literature, music, and theatre.
What is the least-favorite? There are none.
How respected are artists? Crossoverian artists are commonly respected.
Do artists require official or unofficial protection or patronage? No.
What kinds of trouble are artists in particular likely to find themselves in? Artists that use graffiti are often arrested and prosecuted. Fines and jail time are a common punishment.
How might a very successful artist live? A successful artist might live in a mansion given to him by the government.
What forms of theatre does your society have? Fakraan Be’ewaqa, a type of theatre that is a combination of human acting and puppetry.
How naturalistic or stylized is your society's art? Crossoverian art has a set of styles and they are very amusing.
What shapes are most common in your society's arts, like embroidery or architecture? Triangles are represented in a lot of Crossoverian Art, but not in terms of architecture.
Which artforms get the most and least respect? No art form is treated badly, but the best art forms include Surrealism and Impressionism.
What form does censorship take? Censorship is widely used in Crossoveria; foreign media that is deemed obscene is banned in Crossoveria.
Who may not be an artist? Any Crossoverian citizen can be an artist, but not government officials.
What qualities equal "beauty" in this society? High perfume use, makeup, beautiful eyelashes, and overall just being attractive.
What makes a man or woman especially beautiful? By their looks and their personality.
How do people react to tattoos? Piercings? Facial hair? Cosmetics? Tattoos are seen as a sign of being supportive of the devil. Facial hair is a must for most men. Piercings and cosmetics are seen as a thing that only women should use for beauty purposes.

Entertainment
Do people enjoy looking at art? Does this vary among communities? Yes, people love looking at art. This does not vary among communities; everyone likes similar art forms.
Do people enjoy doing art? Does this vary? Yes. They see it as a beauty of a new world waiting to be explored.
Is there any calligraphy? Who does it? Yes. The artist usually does the calligraphy.
Does your culture have a distinct (or not so) musical style? What is it like? Crossoverians have a musical style. Early on, they developed their own Folk music. Now, the most famous form of music is hip hop.
How do people listen to music (in a theater, at home, on the street, mechanical)? It varies. Some people listen to it at the theatre or by the radio, and a lot others hear the lower class street rats play music.
Does music influence people's behaviour? No, not really.
Does this culture have a typical dance form? What is it like? Yes. The Uvamnom is a traditional dance in Crossoveria.
Who goes to see such entertainments? Everyone is invited.

X. Questions of Marriage.

How is a marriage defined? How is a marriage contracted? A marriage is defined as a ceremony when a man and women make their relationship notable. A marriage is contracted through true love, as it is required for marriage in Crossoveria.
What is the term of a marriage contract? A marriage contract notices that a man and a woman love each other equally, and that they pledge to be together till death do them part. They also admit that they are true to their love, and that they wouldn’t have a relationship that will turn severe.
What gifts are considered appropriate or inappropriate for a wedding? Roses and rings are considered appropriate, while giving out tissues or yellow flowers are considered to be inappropriate.
How are marriages celebrated? It’s usually a big celebration. There are dances, feasts, and music. This is a rare occurrence, but occasionally, there will be a celebrity attending.
What is considered too great a difference in age for a couple? An age difference of 5 is large enough. Crossoveria’s marriage policy makes it illegal for an age difference to be more than 5.
Do relationships allow multiple partners? No. Polygamy is illegal and can be punishable by death.
In what ways is a marriage considered broken? When there is love lost between the couple. However, once people are married, they can’t separate; divorce is illegal in Crossoveria.
How can a marriage be terminated? They can’t.

XI. Questions of Health.

What is the average life expectancy? How does this differ between different regions, races or ethnicities? The average lifespan is 87 years of age for both human males and females. Anthropomorphic animals don’t have the same lifespan; in fact, their lifespan is double the amount of humans.
What access do people have to clean drinking water (at home or in public)? The government operates running water for homes and in public, meaning that people can have access to weather everywhere.
What access do people have to proper sanitation (at home or in public)? People have proper sanitation at home, also a government mandate.
Do houses or public buildings have plumbing? Cold and warm water? Houses and public buildings have plumbing with both cold and hot water.
Describe any public or private bathing or latrine facilities.
How is healthcare delivered in this society; what are its foundations? The government owns Public hospitals with unlimited hospital rooms. It’s Health Department operates several stores where sick people can get medicine. Kids shows that teach anything about Health are funded by Crossoveria’s Health Department.
Are there hospitals or sanitaria where many forms of health care are concentrated; or are practitioners more diffuse within the community? Yes.
Do people have access to any form of medical aid for emergencies or for less urgent problems? Yes.
What kinds of ailments or injuries are treatable in the locality using available supplies and expertise? Any type of injury is treatable.
What does typical healthcare cost? 100 Crossoverian Rials, or $200 USD.
How do this society's doctors try to treat wounds and sickness? They use several types of medical aid to cure these illnesses.
Which medical assumptions of this society are wrong? Crossoveria has a cure for incurable diseases. This is proven false.
Do people seek care on an as-needed or emergency basis; or is health care seen as a preventative endeavour. Yes
How often do people see their doctor, dentist or other healthcare provider? Once a month
Is a distinction made between physical and nonphysical ailments? Yes
What happens to those suffering from extreme mental illness? Spiritual illness? Other? They are treated at the hospital until they die.
How do people react to physical deformity (both congenital and acquired)? They are afraid of it.

XII. Questions of Sex.

How does your society define incest? Rape? How do people react to these? We define these terms as unlawful and erotic behavior towards a person without consent. It’s illegal, and everyone agrees.
What secret vice is believed to be widely practiced? None; it’s illegal.
What secret vice actually is practiced? Secret vices aren’t practiced.
What sexual habits are widely believed common among foreigners? R@pe.
How do people react to homosexuality? Is it frowned on? Encouraged? Homosexuallity is frowned upon by the governmnent, but encouraged by the people.
Are premarital sexual relations allowed? Extramarital? No. Casual s3x acts are punishable by floggings and long jail services.
How is adultery defined? What (if any) is the punishment? Who decides? Adultery is defined as having violent or s3xual relations with the spouse. It can lead to the death penalty as decided by the judge.
Is prostitution legal? How are prostitutes viewed? Is this accurate? No, but it is highly common. Prostitutes are viewed as s3x-craved idiots who abuse thier s3xual behavior. It is incorrect, but the government says otherwise.
What is the greatest sexual taboo? That all s3x does is reproduce babies. This is definitely not true.
What does this society mean by the word "virgin" and how important is it? Virgin usually means “the beauty queen”, not anything related to s3x.
Is sex confined to marriage? Or, is it supposed to be? Yes, s3x can only happen after marriage and for reproducing babies only. No casual s3x, no r@pe, and no adultery.
What constitutes aberrant sexual behavior? When two people do a behavior that is considered risky.
Are there any cultural or religious strictures, norms or taboos that specifically address sexual conduct? Of course. Hefflism frowns upon erotic behavior, and its pracitioners are convinced that they may contract incurable diseases if they do.
Are there secular laws that control or restrict sexual behaviour? Yes. Even if Crossoveria’s government is mostly religious, secular rules forbid any type of s3xual behavior.
At what age is it considered normal to engage in sex? Are there taboos against sex with children? You can engage in s3xual acts as early as 20, but they should use their behavioral tendencies wisely. Children engaging in erotic behavior is considered taboo because many people believe that children’s lives would be disrupted and ruined.
Should sex be a one-to-one experience? Or are groups allowed? S3x should only be a one-to-one experience.

XIII. Questions of Education.

Describe the education of the society’s people: formal schooling, apprenticeship, etc. We have a formal schooling system in Crossoveria.
If education is mainly by apprenticeship, how is this accomplished? It is not.
Is education compulsory / offered to everyone? What is the cost of education? Yes. The Crossoverian Constitution dictates that every child must attend school. For the lower class, education is free. FOr the middle or upper classes, parents are expected to pay up to 150 Crossoverian Rials for an education, which is equivalent to $300 USD.
Between which ages does education happen? Between ages 5-17. 12 formal years of schooling are required.
How are year groups and academic years arranged? Children are divided into age groups. Kindergarten, a level made up of 5-6 year olds, would be the first school level, and 12th grade is the final one, with its alumni being 17-18.
How are curricula arranged? What courses are typically offered? Curriculum is arranged based on their capacity. Courses that are required include: Crossoveriaanz Language, Mathematics, Science, and Crossoverian and World History.
What degrees or diplomas are offered by schools? People can get diplomas in the following: Political Science,the Arts, Social Studies, Creative Writing, and General Science.
What do schools / colleges / universities look like? They are usually very well constructed, complete with mostly marble or wooden. Living and learning conditions are very well done and ranked among the best in the world.
What are the classrooms like? What is a typical class sizeClasses have about 12 students in one room. Classrooms are large usually, and are decorated with lights, pictures, and a blackboard.
Who is in charge of education in the country, and in each individual school? The government controls Crossoveria’s education system.
Does this society have its own language? Its own writing system? Yes. Crossoveriaanz is the main language in Crossoveria, and it’s writing system looks a lot like the Arabic scripture.
How common is literacy? How is literacy viewed? Literacy is very high in Crossoveria, and is viewed as a good thing
What form and value are books? Books are dubbed books when they have at least a few paragraphs and pictures. They can also put pictures in their books.
Who teaches others? How do they teach? Teachers teach students in a light hearted manner in elementary school, and in a strict tone in College.
Who decides who learns to read or write? The government decides that, and they decide everybody reads and writes.
Who teaches professions, like carpenter or scribe? Religious teachers or college professors teach it.
Are foreigners ever brought in to teach new skills? Who does that? No. Foreigners don’t have a right to an education.

XIV. Questions of Technology.

Are philosophy and science unified, or do they exist as separate and independent disciplines? Yes.
What devices and technologies are available for people? Computers (if you look in our policies, we have banned computers, but it's not true)
Are such devices taken for granted? If not, how many are appreciated? No device is taken for granted.
How do people envision a difficult or impossible task that could be made easier by using some kind of device or futuristic technology? Creating portals that would lead them to the past.
How is knowledge distributed? Is it kept unknown to the common people, or is available for all? Knowledge is available for all.

Architecture
What major architectural styles are present? What do they look like? Italianate Renaissance, Victorian, Geoirgian, Neoclassical, Tudor Revival, or Romanesque Architecture, or Sticki Style.
How does this vary over time and between places in the region? In the 19 or 20th centuries, buildings were Neoclassical or Georgian. Now, it’s modern architecture.
What major elements are present? How are they pieced together? Metal, wood, and glass.
What are houses like inside and out? The interior of Crossoverian houses are well organized, decorated with a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedroom. Oftentimes, houses are two stories high, and have multiple bathrooms and bedrooms. The exterior, on the other hand, can consist of a garden with flowers.
What are palaces and castles like? Before the Crossoverian Revolution, Crossoveria was led by the Repeerc Dynasty. Their castle was very beautiful and extraordinary, and cost a total of 500M Crossoverian Rials, equivalent to $1B USD. There will be multiple gardens, rooms, bathrooms, a huge dining room, and a wonderful view of the ocean.
How tall is the tallest building? How big is the biggest building? The tallest building in Crossoveria is 1,678,245 stories high.
What materials are used in typical construction? Do any materials have to be imported? Materials used in Crossoverian construction include: steel, wood, concrete, and bricks. No materials have to be imported from other countries; Crossoveria has a large economy, so there won’t be affection.
How are buildings constructed? Are there machines or is work done by hand? Building construction is fast and accurate. The work is done with machines and with hands.
What are some famous landmarks in the region? Why are they famous? Are they famous internationally? The signature landmark in Crossoveria is the Milou Statue, honoring the famed fictional Crossoveiran dog Milou. Milou has replaced the Statue of Saldivar in 2021, not only because Saldivar was a tyrant but because Milou was part of Crossoverian Culture. It is famous internationally.

XV. Questions of Transportation and Communications.

How do people get from place to place? Does this vary at all in different places? How Crossoverians travel varies, but people will often travel by car, metro, bus, bike, motorcycles, or foot.
Do people make long journeys? If so, what are they like? Road trips aren’t common in Crossoveria, and neither are long journeys. But when people do go to long journeys, they will usually go through the desert, around bodies of water, or through cities.
Is there a public transport system? Who uses it? How much does it cost? All the roads in Crossoveria are paved, costing $24,000 USD or 12,000 Crossoverian Rials. A lot of Crossoverians use these roads.
What are the roads like? How do they vary from place to place? As mentioned, roads are paved, but there can be bumpy roads in Urban areas in Crossoveria.
Do individuals or families own and use their own vehicles? Yes.
How safe and clean is the typical transport system? It is very safe and super clean.
What major fuels are used? Oil and petroleum.
Apart from face to face, how do people communicate with each other? Through Social Media.
Is there a postal service? How fast is it? How much does it cost to use? What restrictions are there on packet delivery? Does the post operate internationally? How likely is it that an article sent in the post will reach its intended destination? There is a government-run postal service. Delivery processes will last for only a day. It runs in Crossoveria, but is available to Crossoveria’s strategic allies. There is a 4 in 5 chance that an article sent in the post will reach its intended destination.
What technical or mechanical means of communications exist? iPhones, tablets, computers, and cell phones.

XVI. Questions of Economics.

What is the local economy based on? Agriculture, oil, natural gas, and entertainment.
How is commerce engaged in? It is engaged through goods and services, and many products, like gold, are traded for Crossoverian Rials.
If levied, how are taxes collected? What are such revenues used for? How does taxation affect the people? Taxes are for the Upper and Middle classes only, and are collected through bills. Revenues are used for funding for Crossoverian Departments to make Crossoveria a better place. Taxation doesn’t affect the people negatively; in fact, the government gives the tax-payers that are Middle Class citizens a check of 10,000 Crossoverian Rials, or $20,000 USD.
What do people expect from their government in return for the taxes paid? The government is expected to return the money explained above.

Money
What is the local currency like? How is it subdivided? What is it based on (metal, labour, fiat)? The currency of Crossoveria is the Crossoverian Rial. A single Crossoverian Rial is equivalent to $2 UD. The money is built by laborers.
Is currency issued by a central authority or by some decentralised means? Crossoveria’s money is managed by the government.
How does it compare to other neighbouring currencies? A Crossoverian Rial is different to the Iranian Rial. Iranian Rials equal 0.000024 USD, while a single Crossoverian Rial is equivalent to $2 USD.
How has the value of the currency changed or fluctuated recently? It hasn’t changed in recent years.
How are coins and notes produced? How common are forgeries? Coins are produced through a process called “money manufacturing”. Money is made out of paper, and forgeries of Crossoverian Rials are very common.
How is wealth distributed? It is only distributed by how hard the person works. If the person works harder, then he will earn more money. Crossoveria is a capitalist country.
Is there a public banking system? Yes.
Who uses it? What benefits does it bring? At what cost? It is run by the government. The national bank distributes wealth to Crossoverians at a benefit, but the Supreme Leader is able to withdraw all the money there.
Is there a large gap between the wealth of the rich and poor? What expectations do each group have from the other? Yes. Poorer people have worse conditions than rich people, but unlike the rich, poor people don’t have to pay taxes, but they do have to give a portion of their grain to the government.
What constitutes "poverty" in this society? Having less than 10,000 Crossoverian Rials.

XVII. Questions of Death and Burial.

What is their understanding of death and dying? It’s just another phase of life.
What does this society do with their corpses? They mummify the corpses of famous people, but for normal folks, they just put the corpses in a grave and let it decay.
Do they cremate their dead? Or, how are dead bodies disposed of? Sometimes, corpses are cremated. Often, dead bodies are disposed of bones.
Is the family responsible for the body? If they killed it, yes.
What part do the priests play? They are often present at funerals, and perform rituals that will help them get sent to God more efficiently.
Are there cemeteries at all? Yes. There are major cemeteries owned by the government.
Or, does everyone have a crypt in back with all the relatives in it? Sometimes there are.
Do people visit the dead? If so, how often and why? Yes. There is a traditional holiday where people honor the dead once a year.

Suicide
What do people in this culture think about suicide? Suicide is seen as a self-death implemention machione that encourages people to kill themselves.
Is it the greatest sin one can commit? Or is it a sin at all? It is one of the greatest sins to Hefflism.
Is it the great and last comfort of a tormented soul? If the person feels suicidal, then yes if the person is on Earth. After death, people who were tormented their whole lives don’t have to feel pain.
Is it worse than murder? No.

XVIII. Questions of Government.

What is the form of government? How is it structured? Crossoveria is a Theocratic Republic. The Supreme Leader is the highest political and religious individual person in Crossoveria, and has the highest authority in the nation. There is also a President, Vice President, legislature, and judiciary, but the Supreme Leader is in control of the legislature and judiciary, and most of the executive powers.
What are some of the most fundamental policies of the government? There should be Departments in Crossoverian life, and their Secretaries will be the Upper House in the Crossoverian Legislature.
What is the political status of minority communities? Anthropomorphic animals have governmental powers.
How is the government chosen? The candidates for the government are voted into power, then approved by the Supreme Leader.
What is the country’s general foreign policy? Crossoveria would only trade and make alliances with the United States’ rivals, if not authoritarian countries.
Who decides whether someone has broken a law? How? The judiciary decides that. They refer to Crossoveria’s laws and accuse the person for it.
What kinds of punishments are meted out? By whom? Why? Punishments are given by the jobs for the crimes that people are set to commit.
How are new laws created or old ones changed? That is decided by the Supreme Leader; if he feels that a law is considered demeaning to Crossoveria, he has the authority to edit it out.
Is there some form of clemency or pardon? What is involved? Yes, there can be pardons, but the pardon can only be approved by the Supreme Leader.
Who has the right to give orders, and why? The Supreme Leader, the President, and the Army General is allowed to give orders because all of them have major powers in Crossoveria’s government and military.
What titles do various officials have? The top authority is called the “Supreme Leader”, and the people who run Crossoverian Departments are called “Secretaries”.
How are the rules different for officials as opposed to the common person? Government officials can’t get convicted of a crime as opposed to the common person. They also can’t take time off unlike the common person.
How do government officials dress? The Supreme Leader will often wear a business shirt with sleeves being rolled up, black business pants, socks, and shoes, and oftentimes an expensive watch. Almost all males involved in government do this, but since Anthropomorphic animals are also in politics, this dress code doesn’t apply to them. Women, on the other hand, wear a black business dress with long socks and high heels.
Is the law written down? Who interprets it? The law is written down and presented by the Supreme Leader.
Once accused, what recourse does someone have? There will be a lawyer present, but this is an extremely rare occurrence.
Is torture allowed? What kinds? Is capital punishment allowed? Torture is allowed by law. Methods can include scalping, Parilla, foot roasting, water cure, mutilation, force-feeding, disfigurement, denailing, rat torture, and stress positons. Capital Punishment is a forcecd punishment in Crossoveria.
How are criminals executed? Criminals who are executed may face hanging, decapitation, firing squad, lethal injection, or the gas chamber.
Who cannot rise to positions of leadership? Members of the ACE, a former terrorist group that has ruled Crossoveria for a year.
Is bribery allowed? Under what circumstances? Bribery is forbidden.
What makes someone a bad ruler in this society? What can be done about it? Traditionally, people believe someone is a bad ruler when they barely do anything in their positions of power. These negligent leaders can be dismissed, but only if in the legislature or judiciary.
What are the most common or dangerous forms of criminal? Murderer.

City Watch & Sheriffs
Is there a civilian police force, or is law enforcement the province of the military? There is a civilian law force.
Is the police force a nationalised one, or are there multiple regional forces? The police force is nationalised.
How militant or vigilante are they? Are they usually or ever armed? The policemen are heavily militant and armed for protection.
What is the extent of their authority? Can they shoot you? Can they use magic? Can they torture or otherwise force a confession? Can they use telepathy? Police can use magic, and can torture and shoot people for them to confess. They must use telepathy.
Are there individuals or groups who are above the law? The government.
Is there a secret police? Yes.
What is the role of police informants, if any? To stifle any political dissent.

XIX. Questions of Warfare.

Does the country have an armed force? What types? What size? Yes. They are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. They are very large.
How do the armed forces compare with others in the region or world? They often have more experience than other countries.
Who declares war? The Supreme Leader.
Who has the power to declare conditions of peace? The Supreme leader.
How are treaties negotiated? The leaders of the nation come up with mutual agreements.
What happens to prisoners taken in battle? They get executed.
What weapons are favoured by the various armed forces? Military tanks and WMDs.
What form of warfare does this society use? They can deal with any type of warfare.
How do battles in the airs or waters or underworlds differ from surface warfare? They usually are more destructive.
Who are the Elite warriors? What distinguishes them? Elite warriors can be soldiers, and they are distinguished by their capabilities.
How does someone get command of troops? Through the walky-talky.
Where do the loyalties of military units lie? In cemeteries.
Are there professional soldiers? Do they make up the bulk of the military? Yes and yes.
What is campaign or camp life like? Soldiers are usually given their own beds and mattresses, but are squashed into large areas of roomspace.
What ethical or moral codes do warriors adhere to? Warriors have to be Crossoverian. That’s it.
How are battle injuries treated? Each Unit must carry at least several First Aid kits that would be plenty for all of the Unit.
How long do wars typically last? 2-3 years.
Has this society ever attacked another? What was the nature of that war? What would make this society go to war? In 2020, there was a year-long conflict between Crossoveria and Cartoonia, which is considered to be a cold war by many. There were two major wars, and both sides attacked one another. For Crossoveria, it was to protect children.
Has there ever been a civil war or a revolution? If you know our history, the number of revolutions have been among more than that of the world.
What do soldiers do when there's no war? They are usually for peacekeeping.
Are there any current tensions / wars / embargoes etc with any other nations? There are none, but Crossoveria has government tensions between them and the United States.
Who are the country’s enemies? Who's winning the war? The United States, Canada, Britain, France, Australia, Israel, South Korea, and Japan. Crossoveria often wins these wars due to their powerful military.
What defences are available to cities? The Navy.

[Bagong Luzon]

Brother Santheres, I would like to submit a questionnaire for the MWT's answering pleasure:

Code: Select all

[b][u]The Highest Honor[/u][/b]
[b]What is the highest order in your nation's honor system?[/b]
[b]When was this established?[/b]
[b]How many grades does this have?[/b]
[list][*]Use if this order has multiple grades, arrange in descending order[/list]
[b]What are the eligibility criteria?[/b]
[list][*]Use if this order has multiple grades, match criteria with grade[/list]
[b]What order immediately follows in precedence?[/b]
[list][*]Use if there are multiple orders of the same rank[/list]
[b]Additional information on this order may be added here:[/b]
[list][*]Use this[/list]

Kingdom of New Luzon

The Highest Honor
What is the highest order in your nation's honor system? The Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
When was this established? October 18th, 1997
How many grades does this have? Five:

• Grand Cross of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
• Grand Commander of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
• Commander of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
• Officer of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
• Knight of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila

What are the eligibility criteria? The Order is awarded to those who demonstrate outstanding service to the Kingdom of New Luzon. It is awarded by the King himself.

• Grand Cross of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila - New Filipinos whose "exemplary service to the nation is of such a manner and such a degree as to add great prestige to the Kingdom of New Luzon, or as to contribute to the lasting benefit of its people;" foreign heads of state and/or government.
• Grand Commander of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila - New Filipinos whose life achievement in public service does not already qualify for the Grand Cross; foreign heirs apparent to the throne of an imperial or royal monarchy; deputies to foreign heads of state and/or government; leadership of a foreign country's legislative or judicial branches; cabinet ministers; ambassadors; senior-ranking military officers of general/flag officer rank (three-star above).
• Commander of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila - New Filipinos whose singular acts of service have tangible impact on the New Philippine sphere; chargés d'affaires and senior diplomats below ambassadorial rank; government officials of equivalent rank; junior-ranking military officers of general/flag officer rank. (one- and two-stars)
• Officer of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila - New Filipinos of exemplary merit benefiting the Kingdom; junior diplomats; government officials of equivalent rank; field officers.
• Knight of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila - New Filipinos and foreigners of conspicuous merit benefiting the Kingdom; junior officers.

What order immediately follows in precedence? The Order of the Archangels.
Additional information on this order may be added here:

• The Minor Basilica of the National Shrine of San Lorenzo Ruiz ng Maynila is the chapter church of this order.
• Because a junior officer rank is part of the eligibility criteria for the lowest grade of the Order of San Lorenzo Ruiz, enlisted men whose actions would qualify them for the Order were it not for rank are automatically promoted to the rank of first lieutenant or lieutenant, junior grade depending on their service branch.

[Trad Japan]

Leader's Full Name: Masakatsu Morita
Leader's Full Title:Seiteki Taishōgun (Great-General for subduing the barbarians)
Children: Saigo Morita
Languages Spoken:
Fluent: Japanese, English
Conversational:
Enough to Get Point Across:
Hobbies: Kendo, Ju-Jitsu, writing or reading poetry, chess

[Utilitarian Britain]

Is the Millitary as institution viewed positively or negatively by the public(and which groups view it positively/negatively)?:
Mostly positively

Are officers viewed positively or negatively?:
Mostly positively

What qualities are officers viewed as having?:
Courage, a sense of honour, physical strength and intelligence but also snobbery

Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively?: Mostly positively

What qualities are soldiers viewed as having?:
Physical strength, honesty and the ability to follow orders.
Volunteers and professional soldiers are also viewed as extremely courageous.
(many soldiers are conscripts)
How does the Milltary influence society?:
Providing a source of national pride.

How does society influence the Military?:
Providing a set of rules (moral and legal)


Are there any festivals linked to the Millitary?:
yes, Remembrance Day

[The Koskr]

Moral Dilemmas
Will an average citizen kill one person to save five?: Yes
Will they sacrifice themselves to save 2 others?: Yes
If they had to kill one of two people, and one is begging to be killed to save the other, which will they kill?: The one begging to be killed.
If an endangered animal was about to kill a citizen, would they kill the animal?: They would attempt to stun and incapacitate the animal rather than kill it.
- If no, what if a person of high authority was getting attacked?: They would still attempt to stun the animal.
If a person who saved 2 lives before was trying to kill someone, would they allow it?: No
- If no, how many people would they have to save beforehand to get allowance?: It would not matter. The person would still not be allowed.

[The Koskr]

What calendar does your nation use?: The Gregorian Calender for international trade, while internally the Košomon Calender is used.
What date format(s) does your nation use?: dd,mm,yyyy
What is today's [IC] date for your nation?: 25,069 AA(After Arrival)
What clock(s) does your nation use?: 24hr format.
Does your nation use a different clock format when speaking VS in writing?: No.
How are times written in your nation? Give an example The time is written like a calender(hh,mm,ss). E.g. 18/48/23 is 6:48pm.
Are there any other important things to know about your nation's methods of date and time notation?: AA marks the date when the first humans are thought to have entered the Kos continent.

[Guatemalan Corsica]

Are video games illegal? No.
What is the most popular videogame in YN? Minecraft (134.6M players).
How do they like to play it? (which platform do they play it on (e.g mobile)) Mostly on PC.
Do videogames have negative or positive effects? If yes, list them here. None.
What are the top 10 most played video games in your nation?
1, Minecraft (134.6M players)
2, PUBG (121.3M players)
3, Skyrim (116.4M players)
4, Grand Theft Auto V(111.5M players)
5, Super Mario Odyssey (106.3M players)
6, Halo 4 (100.1M players)
7, Yoshi's Crafted World (86.3M players)
8, Fortnite (72.6M players)
9, Roblox (62.1M players)
10, Microsoft Solitaire Collection (53.1M players)
What videogames are banned in your nation, and why? Mostly fighting games, because parents have seen their kids playing those games and developing the actions done in the games, mostly fighting.
How many people play videogames? 378.2M people play videogames.
What is the percentage of people in your nation addicted to videogames? Around 37%.

[Guatemalan Corsica]

Leader's Full Name: Alex Trebek
Leader's Full Title: President
Leader's Spouse: Jean Currivan Trebek
Children:Matthew Trebek, Emily Trebek and Nicky Trebek
Languages Spoken:English
Fluent: English
Conversational: British English
Enough to Get Point Across: French
Hobbies: Hosting Jeopardy

[Guatemalan Corsica]

What music does your leader generally listen to? Rock, Pop
Does your leader play an instrument? Yes
If he/she does play an instrument, then which one? Guitar
If he/she does play an instrument, is your leader particularly skilled at it? Yes

Anything noteworthy related to your leader and music:

Our Leader composed lots of songs, particularly Pop, and excelled lots. He has composed more than 15 albums and the most popular one is Presidentially.

[Guatemalan Corsica]

What calendar does your nation use? Guatecorsican Calendar
What date format(s) does your nation use? MM/DD/YYYY
What is today's [IC] date for your nation? 5/1/1918
What clock(s) does your nation use? 24-hour Clock
Does your nation use a different clock format when speaking VS in writing? No
How are times written in your nation? Give an example 13:46
Are there any other important things to know about your nation's methods of date and time notation? In 1687, the date and time format of our nation was first introduced, and was later changed to the Decimal Time during around 1780s. It switched back to the original in years 1790-1907- and the new time format was released in 1912.

[Thermodolia]

What percentage of YN’s population:
Has at least one tattoo? 50%
Has at least one piercing? 25%
Is overweight? 6%
Is irreligious? 45%
Is lactose intolerant? 30%
Washes their hands after using the restroom? 70%
Answers “people of another race” when asked to pick from groups of people they would not want as neighbors? 45% (Though in Thermodolia race is not a thing, it’s viewed as a silly western thing, and ethnicity is used instead)
Of people who say they feel loved “a lot”? 56%
Of people who have favorable (and unfavorable) views of America? 67% hold favorable views, 31% hold unfavorable views, the rest don’t care
Of children living in poverty? 9%
Of people who consider themselves a “convinced atheist”? 11%

Does your country....
Use the metric system? Yes
Have right hand traffic? Or left hand? right hand
Have McDonald’s? Yes
Have Starbucks? Yes
Accept foreigners? Yes
Criminalize homosexuality? No

What is your nation’s...

Most popular social media site?
[X]: Facebook
[]: Twitter
[]: Instagram
[]: Reddit
[]: QZone
[]: Other

Most consumed alcoholic beverage?
[X]: Beer
[]: Wine
[]: Spirits
[]: Other
[]: Alcohol is banned in my nation

Highest paying job?

Dentist: 150,000T a year ($300,000)

Number of billionaires?

601

Most popular messaging app?
[]: Messenger
[]: What’s app
[]: Viber
[]: WeChat
[]: Line
[]: Telegram
[]: Imo
[X]: Other

Largest religion?
[X]: Christianity
[]: Islam
[]: Hinduism
[]: Buddhism
[]: Judaism
[]: Other

Fastest posted speed limit?

N/A. There are no speed limits on the federal highway system so technically as fast as your vehicle can go

Status on gay rights?
[X]: Gay marriage is legal
[]: Same sex unions are legal
[]: Homosexuality is criminalized
[]: Death penalty for homosexuality
[]: No laws allowing or criminalizing same sex marriage

Coffee consumption per capita?

2 cups per 1,000

Most popular sport?
[]: Football
[]: Gaelic Football
[]: American Football
[]: Ice Hockey
[]: Basketball
[X]: Baseball
[]: Cricket
[]: Rugby
[]: Table Tennis
[]: Kick boxing
[]: Wrestling
[]: Skiing
[]: Archery
[]: Other

Most used web browser?
[]: Internet Explorer
[]: Google Chrome
[X]: Firefox
[]: Opera
[]: Other

Press freedom?
[X]: Good
[]: Satisfactory
[]: Has some problems
[]: Difficult
[]: In serious danger

Fertility rate?
[]: 0-1 children
[X]: 1-2 children
[]: 2-3 children
[]: 3-4 children
[]: 4-5 children
[]: 5-6 children
[]: 6-7 children
[]: more than 7 children

Writing system?
[X]: Latin alphabet
[]: Arabic
[]: Chinese
[]: Japanese
[]: Other

Average number of Cigarettes Smoked per person?
[X]: 0-249 (Cigarettes are banned in Thermodolia)
[]: 250-499
[]: 500-749
[]: 750-999
[]: 1000-1249
[]: 1250-1499
[]: 1500-1749
[]: 1750-1999
[]: 2000-2249
[]: 2250-2499
[]: 2500-2749
[]: 2700+

Which clock system does YN use?
[]: 12 hour clock
[X]: 24 hour clock
[]: Both
[]: Other

What is the legal drinking age in YN?
[]: Any Age
[]: 16
[X]: 18
[]: 19
[]: 20
[]: 21
[]: Older than 21
[]: None

Has YN ever had a female leader?
[X]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have Walmart?
[X]: Yes
[]: Yes, but it’s known as a different brand in my country. (Example: Asda)
[]: No

Does YN have IKEA?
[X]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have Subway restaurants?
[X]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have Spotify?
[X]: Yes
[]: No

Has YN ever been invaded by Britain?
[X]: Yes
[]: No
[]: My nation is, or based on Britain

Does YN have nuclear weapons?
[X]: Yes
[]: No
[]: It used to
[]: Potentially

YN’s healthcare?
[]: Has free and universal healthcare
[X]: Has universal healthcare
[]: Has free healthcare
[]: Has neither free or universal healthcare


YN and the death penalty (capital punishment)?
[]: Abolitionist
[]: Hasn’t executed any one in over 10 years
[]: Hasn’t executed anyone in over 20 years
[X]: Retentionist

What is your nation’s status on prostitution laws?
[]: Criminalization
[]: Nordic Model System (buying s*x is illegal, though selling it is still legal)
[X]: Legal and regulated
[]: Abolitionism (is legal, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal; prostitution is not regulated
[]: Decriminalization
[]: Non intercourse acts are legal
[]: Other

Does YN use a carbon tax?
[X]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have mandatory military service?
[O]: Yes (Technically yes, all citizens are required to register for the draft upon turning 18 but the draft hasn’t been used in decades)
[]: No

Is voting compulsory in YN?
[]: Yes
[X]: No

Can an American travel to your country without a VISA?
[X]: Yes, they can go there VISA free. (90 days max)
[]: An eVISA, or electronic clearance is required.
[]: No, they need VISA upon arrival.
[]: No, they need VISA prior to arrival.
[]: My nation is, or based on America.

Does YN have border adjustable tax?
[]: Yes
[X]: No

Mask requirement in YN?
[]: Required in public nationwide.
[]: Required in certain regions.
[]: Recommended or not required.
[X]: My country isn't facing the COVID-19 issue. (While COVID-19 was a thing Thermodolia defeated it, however the border is closed to all persons)

What is the status on YN's private gun possession laws?
[]: No permit required – permits or licenses are not required to obtain and possess firearms
[]: Partially licensed – permit required to obtain and possess handguns, but not certain types of shotguns and rifles
[X]: Shall issue – subject to fulfillment of legal conditions, the authorities may not deny license to possess firearm(s)
[]: May issue – the authorities have final say in whether a person may obtain a license to possess firearm(s)
[]: May issue (restricted) – although the law provides for possibility of obtaining licence/permit necessary to possess a firearm, in reality they are unobtainable to average citizens
[]: No issue – citizens cannot legally possess firearms

How emotional are YN's people? (by how common they have emotional responses, whether positive or negative)
[]: <36 (least emotional)
[]: 36 to 38
[]: 39 to 41
[X]: 42 to 44
[]: 45 to 47
[]: 48 to 50
[]: 51 to 53
[]: 54+ (most emotional)

Which country is more popular in YN?
[X]: United States (By far. 90% of the nation holds a negative opinion of China)
[]: China
[]: Roughly Equal
[]: My nation doesn't know either of these countries
[]: My nation is, or based on the United States
[]: My nation is, or based on China

YN's average daily fat intake per capita (in grams)?
[]: Less than 36
[]: 36-49
[]: 49-61
[]: 61-73
[X]: 73-87
[]: 87-103
[]: 103-125
[]: 125-148
[]: 148-164
[]: More than 164

YN's legal system?
[]: Civil law
[X]: Common law
[]: Customary law
[]: Religious law
[]: Common & Civil law
[]: Other

Researchers per 1 million inhabitants?
[]: Less than 311
[]: 311 - 726
[]: 726 - 1,358
[]: 1,358 - 1,953
[]: 1,953 - 3,090
[]: 3,090 - 3,799
[X]: 3,799 - 4,748
[]: 4,748 - 6,088
[]: 6,088 - 7,707
[]: More than 7,707

Paid maternity leave in YN?
[]: 26 weeks or more
[]: 14 - 25 weeks
[X]: Less than 14 weeks (8 weeks)
[]: No paid leave

Median age of YN?
[]: Below 15
[]: 15 - 20
[]: 20 - 25
[X]: 25 - 30
[]: 30 - 40
[]: 40 - 50
[] Above 50

YN's suicide rate per 100,000?
[X]: <5.0
[]: 5.0 - 9.9
[]: 10.0 - 14.9
[]: 15.0 or higher

Percentage of YN's respondants who can't imagine life without the internet?

90%

Percentage of YN's people who are currently married?

72%

Percentage of foreign trained doctors in YN?

3%

Percentage of YN's people that answers 'yes' to the question "Should society accept homosexuality?"

76%

[The Koskr]

Does your nation have a stock market?: No
If it does, what is the name of the index it uses?: N/A
Who or what agency regulates the economy and financial sector?: The economy is managed by a federal system of clans, consortiums, regional organisations, and the federal government with is led by the Koškod(the Košr legislature).
Where do your majority of businesses get their capital from when starting a business?: Resources are distributed by regional and federal governments via economic plans that are agreed upon by their constituent clans.
Does your country have a standardized accounting system for businesses to follow?: No, as the Koškr do not have an internal currency.
What credit reporting agencies does your country use?: None as the Koškr do not have an internal currency.
Rate the importance the role your banking system plays in your economy: None as the Koškr do not have an internal currency.

[Thermodolia]

Does your nation have a stock market?: Yes
If it does, what is the name of the index it uses? Gœs Industrial Average, Trén City Exchange Index.
Who or what agency regulates the economy and financial sector? Federal Financial Institution Regulation Administration (FFIRA), The Ministry of Commerce, and Federal Securities, Exchange, and Futures Trading Administration (FSEFTA)
Where do your majority of businesses get their capital from when starting a business? It comes from a combination of government subsidies and grants, private and public loans, private equity, and securities.
Does your country have a standardized accounting system for businesses to follow? Yes
What credit reporting agencies does your country use? Thermodolian National Credit Agency, Exchange Credit, TransNational Credit Union
Rate the importance the role your banking system plays in your economy 5/10

[Kin Laney]

How can you become a citizen of YN? (tick all that apply)
[y] Jus soli
[y] Jus sanguinis
[y] Naturalisation
[y] Other (describe): citizenship is offered to anyone living in Kin Laney for two or more years, illegal immigrants are granted amnesty
How many people are citizens of YN? approx. 5 000 000
Can you renounce citizenship? yes
If so, how? can be renounced if an individual applies to government for repeal through an embassy, consulate, relevant government office (i.e. cannot be done at something like the department of education); a reason must be given but for statistics keeping but will not affect approval of repeal
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? yes
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? our nation thrives through immigration, 150 000 citizens hold dual citizenship
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? many nations due to a large tourism sector that encourages easy travel to our nation
What colour are passports of YN? deep red/maroon
Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? any citizen or permanent resident have a national ID card, allows citizens without drivers licenses (for example) to vote and use services, etc.

[Guatemalan Corsica]

What is the most popular programming language in YN? C++

How many programs are created in YN every year? 5

What programming languages exist in YN? Mark with “x” between the “[]” if existent in YN.
[X] JavaScript
[X] Lua
[ ] XML
[X] PHP
[ ] Ruby
[X] C++
[X] C+
[ ] Perl
[ ] others; plz specify

When was programming invented in YN? 1869 (equivalent to 1986 in real time)

Any more info? None

[Guatemalan Corsica]

What kind of doors are used by your nation’s people? Almost any type of door.

What do they look like? Sometimes they have windows, sometimes they are made of wood, but mostly they have chains that clink- clank.

What is the most used material for making doors in YN Wood.?

What is the main characteristic of YN’s doors? They have an intercom and a service which detects if you are friend or enemy.

How many doors are produced in YN’s factories? Every year, about 50,000.

How much do they cost? $2,000 (equivalent to 5,000 in Guatemalan Corsican money).

[Aikoland]

Does your nation adopt MREs?: The Royal Aikolandais Armed Forces the 24-hour Individual Combat Ration (French: Ration de combat individuelle de 24 h, abbreviated RCI 24) as its standard field ration.
What are the contents of an average MRE? An RCI 24 contains two pre-cooked and ready-to-eat canned main courses, a small selection of canned side dishes (also ready-to-eat), instant soup, instant coffee, instant tea, instant energy drink, a small selection of snacks (typically a couple of chocolate bars, an couple energy bars, and some fruit-flavoured hard candies), a miniature folding stove, a pack of fuel tablets, a waterproof matchbook, a can opener, water purification tablets, napkins, and two sets of plastic sporks and knives. There are presently seven menus of RCI 24 available.
How often do your soldiers recieve rations? It is expected that members of the Royal Aikolandais Armed Forces will receive enough RCI 24s to last themselves for two weeks between replenishments, but it is possible to stretch a two weeks supply to four weeks, if necessary.

[Ideal Britain]

Leader's Full Name: Sikandar Khan
Leader's Full Title: Prime Minister, Companion Of the Bath, Member of Parliament, Commodore
Leader's Spouse: Mary Smith
Children: Maryam Sikandar Khan (age: 26), Muhammad Sikandar Khan (age: 30)
Languages Spoken:
Fluent: English, Urdu
Conversational: Arabic
Enough to Get Point Across: French
Hobbies: Cricket, watching rugby, Taekwondo, MMA, chess.

[Ideal Britain]

Name?: Mary Smith
When did they marry/enter a relationship with YL?: entered into a dating relationship in 1982, married in 1986
Gender?:female
Sexual orientation?: Straight
How did they meet YL?: She was a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy, he was a Weapon Engineer Officer.
Birthday and age?: June 3rd 1967
Birthplace and ancestry?:Born in West London of English ancestry
Spoken languages?: English, French
Have they had any children with YL?: yes two children. A son in the Royal Marines and a daughter who lecturers in Philosophy.
Occupation?: Teacher

[Aikoland]

A survey about political terms and term limits in YN:

Code: Select all

[b]How long is a term for your nation's head of state?[/b]
[b]How many terms can your nation's head of state serve?[/b]
[b]How long is a term for your nation's head of government?[/b]
[b]How many terms can your nation's head of government serve?[/b]
[b]How long is a term in your nation's legislature?[/b]
[b]How many terms can a member of your nation's legislature serve?[/b]

How long is a term for your nation's head of state? As a monarchy, our nation's head of state is the Emperor or Empress, who does not have any terms.
How many terms can your nation's head of state serve? The Emperor or Empress is not subject to term limits, they are entitled to the throne until their death or abdication.
How long is a term for your nation's head of government? There are no terms for the Prime Minister, they may govern as long as they maintain the confidence of the Chamber of Deputies and their party maintains control of said chamber of Parliament.
How many terms can your nation's head of government serve? As stated above, there are no terms nor term limits for the Prime Minister, although as a Deputy, they cannot stand for reelection if they are more than 75 years old.
How long is a term in your nation's legislature? Officially, a term in the Chamber of Deputies last for six years, but a term can end earlier if a motion of no-confidence passes (and the Government does not resign) or if 75% of the Chamber votes in favour of an early dissolution and election. Terms in the Senate last for six years and, much like in the United States Senate, are staggered, with the Senate being divided into thirds (each third consisting of the Senators from one of our three states), with one-third of the Senate going up for election every two years.
How many terms can a member of your nation's legislature serve? There are no term limits for either the Chamber of Deputies or the Senate, but neither Deputies nor Senators can stand for reelection if they are more than 75 years old.

[Thermodolia]

How can you become a citizen of YN? (tick all that apply)
[ ] Jus soli
[X] Jus sanguinis
[X] Naturalisation
[ ] Other (describe):
How many people are citizens of YN? ~2.6 Billion
Can you renounce citizenship? yes
If so, how? Renouncement of citizenship is done at any diplomatic post representing Thermodolia or at any government center while in Thermodolia. It costs a base of 1,500T ($3,000) plus any tax for that year up to that point.
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? yes
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? ~61,360,000
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? 34
What colour are passports of YN? Blue
Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? All citizens, Thermodolian Nationals, and permanent residents all carry a national ID card which all citizens and Thermodolian Nationals obtain automatically at 18. This ID card is used primarily to obtain government services, to prove your identity for employment or banking or anything, and for voting.