Your thoughts on AN?

[Sky Citadel]

They spend what is likely decent amount of time forming GTA and Fallout together in such a way that it fits in a very funny fairly well written out way. And the flag is awesome too. Also pretty nice work on editing the NCR propaganda.

[Jewish Underground State]

They spend what is likely decent amount of time forming GTA and Fallout together in such a way that it fits in a very funny fairly well written out way. And the flag is awesome too. Also pretty nice work on editing the NCR propaganda.

They seem familiar.

Disagree with their monarchist practices and other polices but their palace looks very cool.

[Valentine Z]

With all the alternate Germanies and Russias and all the other fluff, I'm surprised this hasn't been done before, so points on you being unique in this sense. <3

On top of that, cool little tales, it helps to establish the world, and the kind of people that are in your country, in a way.

[The Mayfly Men]

. . .

Naturally, I can't help but hate them, but that's coming from a grumpy recluse who wilts under any kind of positive attention, so let's leave that thought behind for a second.

Valentine Z, I will describe to the best of my ability, seems to have a lot of things going right. Forgive me for the barrage of references, but to illustrate my point: right off the bat, Valentine Z's world begins with the dreaded apocalypse-- and just when things look to be grim, leading to desolate metro-dwelling post-apoc societies and mass extinction, humanity snaps to its senses and picks up the pieces and starts trying to put itself back together. And this post-apocalyptic society complete with heavy metal and fascination with diesel engines later consolidates into a centralized autocratic power . . . to tyrannize X minority / every thinking person, right? Nope. Humanity picks itself off the floor, dusts itself off, and sets about doing things right this time around. If that isn't subverting expectations, then I don't know what one is.

Their factbooks and worldbuilding is thorough (not to mention aesthetically well-done), and is framed to leave no disbelief for the viewer, apart from the positivity of it all. I mean, seriously, where's the closet full of skeletons? If there's someone who has put more effort into their nation than Valentine Z has-- whether it be military factbooks, historical ones, character ones, or RP ones-- I've yet to see it.

As a user, Valentine Z is a staple of the forums. You cannot mix up this user with any other-- their presence is frequent, widespread, and consistently iconic, and I couldn't imagine being that active with the post history they have. They seem to always have something constructive, helpful, or kind to say (though that's technically a given, considering their apparent absence from any shit-slinging fests on NSG) . . . Anyhow, if you haven't heard of Valentine Z, where have you been?

[The Caleshan Valkyrie]

So yer a nation based off of people who developed on an old-school multi-generation colony ship? This might seem depressing, but I think that’s the first time that anybody attempted to explore that idea. I find myself impressed at how thorough you’ve been on describing the effects of long-term isolation and exposure to the rigors of the interstellar medium.

Good work!

[New San Andreas Republic]

First nation I've seen that combines the idea of tribes (often depicted as backwards or technologically outdated either due to limitations, ignorance or choice) possessing PMT/FT technology while still maintaining their tribal essence. I especially find the nation's constant reference to competition as an interesting theme to focus on. Furthermore, they are always good to see posting in Forum 7 as I enjoy their posts.

[Mets Hayk]

You know-never once did I think that I'd see such an absurd combination of two franchises (in this case: Grand Theft Auto and Fallout) turn out to be decent. You, my friend, have proven me wrong.

In the horde of copy-and-paste post-apocalyptic nations out there, yours proves itself to be one built off of genuine effort and love for those series you'd paid homage to here. It's inspiring really, especially when everyone nowadays wants to play as some ultra-left leaning paradise OR an all-powerful psychotic dictatorship. More, and I mean A LOT more, should follow in your footsteps. A nation that doesn't entirely take itself seriously; but is able to adopt a gritty atmosphere perfectly.

Keep up the good work.

[Mets Hayk]

/bump

[Dutchy of Irwin]

I really never thought I would see Armenia able to ANNEX part of Turkey, though the massive alliance it was sided with likely helped them a fair bit. So it is a fairly impressive feat. Shame about their leader dying, it makes me think they need better security.

[Aumbura]

I appreciate the effort put into the nation's backstory, but I abhor many of their core tenants and policies. To Aumbura, they are a morally regressive, possibly dangerous nation with a strong national identity and strong focus on their military. The ignorance of their citizens is obviously a deliberate measure used to keep the populace at the government's control.

[Zeloria]

While I think the formatting and the concept of a nation that was born of a rebellion in the Eastern Bloc are both pretty neat, there are a few things where you needs some suspension of disbelief then usual in my opinion. A resistance movement in Germany that became big enough to actually build fully-fledged armies, is something that while stretching it, is still somewhat believable... kinda, but them forming their own country instead of rejoining Germany is what I don't really buy. If the country was a bit farther away from the USSR, and maybe had an actual reason to secede from the nation their rebellion was in, it would be a bit more believable. The rest of the stuff in this nation seems pretty good. The flag is really well made, the formatting is alright and creating a person for every position in the government is quite the lengths you go.

[Aumbura]

While I think the formatting and the concept of a nation that was born of a rebellion in the Eastern Bloc are both pretty neat, there are a few things where you needs some suspension of disbelief then usual in my opinion. A resistance movement in Germany that became big enough to actually build fully-fledged armies, is something that while stretching it, is still somewhat believable... kinda, but them forming their own country instead of rejoining Germany is what I don't really buy. If the country was a bit farther away from the USSR, and maybe had an actual reason to secede from the nation their rebellion was in, it would be a bit more believable. The rest of the stuff in this nation seems pretty good. The flag is really well made, the formatting is alright and creating a person for every position in the government is quite the lengths you go.

They seceded due to their desire to enact collectivism, and because of their opposition to Germany's capitalism. They weren't anti-collectivism; they were anti-Soviet, and both Fischer and Zynski saw the revolution as an oppurtunity to establish their own idealic vision of what collectivism could be.

Rant over. Also I appreciate your compliments, and I like your nation as well. Your critiques from the last time you commented on my nation led to me improving a few aspects of my factbook, so I wish to thank you for prompting that change.

/Skip me.

[Dyrrhonian Isles]

While I think the formatting and the concept of a nation that was born of a rebellion in the Eastern Bloc are both pretty neat, there are a few things where you needs some suspension of disbelief then usual in my opinion. A resistance movement in Germany that became big enough to actually build fully-fledged armies, is something that while stretching it, is still somewhat believable... kinda, but them forming their own country instead of rejoining Germany is what I don't really buy. If the country was a bit farther away from the USSR, and maybe had an actual reason to secede from the nation their rebellion was in, it would be a bit more believable. The rest of the stuff in this nation seems pretty good. The flag is really well made, the formatting is alright and creating a person for every position in the government is quite the lengths you go.

It's a well-organized Stellaris nation that's compelling to read. It also helps that the sections are neatly arranged and the formatting is not overdone. What I like the most about it is how the factions of the multiverse are written and the associated art used with them.

[Hispida]

seen 'em around but haven't interacted with them enough to form a concrete opinion unfortunately

[New San Andreas Republic]

I pretty much echo the AN's opinion to them, as well. Seen them, haven't really interacted at all, so not much of an opinion.

That said, they're one of those nations who forgo any form of world-building and just be funnyboi.

[Insulamia]

- good concept
- good factbooks
- good forum posts
What's there not to love about the NSAR?

[The Front Range]

Seen them once or twice, can’t actually comment on any interactions, not post quality since O haven’t seem them ofc

However, the fake island in the North Atlantic thing isn’t one of my favorite tropes, and it just seems like Generic Western Democracy #999

Don’t take it as hate, it just my personal opinion on those types of nations in general. Your factbooks for what its worth are very well formatted. It’s just not a real interesting concept to me

[United Tropics of Torchland]

The Factbooks you made are rather short, and as you're still new, I forgive ya for that.

A breakaway state of the US isn't all too new in NationStates, but still interesting otherwise.

Hope you can build more stories out of this new nation of yours!

[The Aquaria]

So, I started to see Lumnoscherya about 2 months ago. While being considerably new, they have such a great-looking overview page. They even shared it with me through telegram.

Well, they are pretty chill in F7, and I am looking forward to seeing if they decide to go to II and participate in the chaos as well. For some reason, I seem did not meet them for a lot of time. Maybe we are just enjoying in different F7 threads, or they have the stuff to do IRL.

Overall, positive.

[New San Andreas Republic]

I like your nation's dedication and focus to such ideas as granting financial aid, and your well-made and detailed factbooks (of which there are a lot, geez) gave me an interesting read for a while. I especially like the fine looking flag gif on the anthem, looks realistic as hell.

Overall, nothing but positive.

[The Front Range]

NSAR has a very interesting conceptual basis to say the least, but it’s quite well done to both the GTA and Fallout styles. The factbooks are a good example of this, especially with the crude language (omg guys, he said an old person word) and heavy satire. All in all a pretty solid nation

[The Unfounded]

I'm trying to figure where in the US the territory marked as the Front Range is. I WANT to say it looks like the Denver Metro Area but that might be further to the east. It's hard to identify without state lines, but I suppose your nation would have as good a reason as any to not include them in your map.

Sort of a situation along the lines of 'Gee, kind of a lot's happened'.

[The Front Range]

I'm trying to figure where in the US the territory marked as the Front Range is. I WANT to say it looks like the Denver Metro Area but that might be further to the east. It's hard to identify without state lines, but I suppose your nation would have as good a reason as any to not include them in your map.

Sort of a situation along the lines of 'Gee, kind of a lot's happened'.

It would include Denver, most of the territory is the Front Range Urban Corridor, which is named after the mountain range called the Front Range, which is where the nation takes its name

/skip

[Incel Argentina]

It took me a while to understand they are an "Intergalactic Antitechnology Crussade". That's such an original concept! I think their factbooks could polish the lore a bit more but the base is very solid.

[New San Andreas Republic]

Honestly, while I'm aware their nation is actually probably serious, the sheer ridiculous idea of a nation based on incelibacy (assuming it's voluntary, so I'm not sure how sex works or how the population grows, if it's involuntary I'm even more confused lmao), the seemingly arbitrary and odd choice of Argentina of all places for this mostly Western internet idea to take stranglehold, and the goddamn Elliot Rodger on the flag makes me think it is one giant shitpost. I still think this even if the nation's creator didn't intend it, so I find the nation a little hard to take seriously if it's not being played for laughs or irony.