Compliment the Above Nation III

[Karazicu]

That's a nice flag you've got there. Also, your military, or what you've written of it, is quite cool.

[North Macaronesa]

I love your lore! Super detailed, plus nice flag! Also I like the Wikipedia-style factbook, even though it's common, it's way closer to being done than mine! Overall, you have a really detailed backstory and I love it! Keep it up!

[Independent Scottish Republics]

Wonderful flag with a good amount of lore! It’s honestly amazing!

[Tsarstvo Alyaski]

Al... Righty then
Heya, the Reformed Galactic Empire! I hope life is treating you well!

I'm still learning how to write Better dispatches ,So don't attack me, it's hard to get better at writing when it comes to someone like me

Well first of all, lucky you I picked to make my first comments about YN[ *1 ] on the compliment thread then, eh? /j
And two, don't worry too much about it! I assume you're still a little new to the whole NationStates shindig and I think I can speak for a lot of people when I say the site, it's machinations and more specifically; worldbuilding and roleplaying by using it as the base to which to build from looks deceptively simple... Yes, it take a while to get into the swing of things but if you care enough to do it, you'll learn and get better with time! Also, don't feel afraid to ask questions and use some of the guides made by some great people across the NationStates forums if you want that outsider's help in learning!

Anyways, I guess I better get onto the actual topic of this thread, eh?
The compliments!

Now honestly, there's not much I can really find that I can wholeheartedly praise right now, but that's understandable on two fronts! First of all, your still being new here and getting to know your way around stuff probably means that your first project(s) might not nearly be as fleshed out as someone like... Well, mine! ( Not to unnecessarily gloat though, we all had to start from somewhere... I mean, my first EVER NationState was The Elyrion and what a mess that was, but with time you'll get better and more able to write grander and cooler things! ) And two, I honestly can't attach myself very well to these grand FT nation ideas, and I know next to nothing about the Galactic Empire specifically besides "big meanies" and "sith" and "haha funi clones go brrrrrrr" soooooo...

But, let's not take away from what you DO have, Reformed Galactic Empire! First of all, it's nice that you're dipping your toes into elaborating a bit about the political situation of the Empire, specifically about the """parties""" that exist within it! I think that could be a really good approach for you to explore some of the attitudes, actions, overall being and more about the Galactic Empire through different lenses from different peoples and groups which have their own thoughts as to what the Empire is, how good or bad it is and what could be changed/not change! So maybe you can continue to work on and refine that part specifically?
Also, I feel like you're also able - even if just a bit - to capture some of the charms of the original source, which will only improve as time goes on for you! I guess what I'm trying to say is, this;

The Overlord Invasion Plan is a plan developed by the Imperial Army to attack the nearest slightly smaller sized galaxy.The Navy could get there in probably months, using hyperspace.

Seems like a very Galactic Empire kind of thing to do! Ludicrous, probably not worth it but enough to get the populace riled up about something to keep them from looking too deep at the place they themselves live.
Anyways, I think you've got a decent concept and a couple of interesting ideas you could pursue for your NationState, so keep working on it! Learning how to write and worldbuild can be a rough process at times, even more rough when contending with BBCode ( which no doubt you'll be dipping your toes into using in the future ) but if you've got the passion to do so, you most certainly can come out of it with something genuinely cool as a result! My suggestion is to look through the Forums a bit, get to know about and read through some of the guides that can help with writing dispatches and factbooks and the like first so you've got a general understanding of where, and how you can progress going forward. But as usual, this all depends on how far you want to go into your """journey""" through NationStates' worldbuilding.

Either way, best of luck to you with the writing, Reformed Galactic Empire! Hopefully come a year or two ( if I'm still here ) I can look back on this interaction, then look at what you've created and say "Yep, even then this great writer and player was worth complimenting"... But for now, cheerio to you!

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[ *1 ] = Your Nation

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- snippy snap -

Well, hello there Independent Scottish Republics! How's life? I hope it's going well? And all that jazz, yadda yadda :P
Now, you'll forgive me if what I put out in response to you in terms of compliments or just in general a post is not as expansive as the one I did for Reformed Galactic Empire, won't you? I'll be honest, doing all of THAT took some air out of my sails, but I hope that what little I give you in this instance is still good enough for you :)

So, without further ado
First of all, I know, I know... It's the most generic thing to say on this thread, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say it anyway. The flags featured in your little Independent Scotland look quite awesome! From the military branches to just overlaying an emblem over Saint Andrew's Cross, they're all very visually appealing and sometimes, I'm attracted to shiny, pretty things like a magpie, so you've got my vote for the seal of "cool flags" !
And second of all, I think I'm getting the idea that your nation concept is a pretty simple one... An independent Scotland a la 2014 ( good for them! ) where the United Kingdom still remains in the EU. Honestly, quite a bland idea for the most part, but depending on how you take it, perhaps just deeply diving into all the small, unique and downright interesting things about Scotland, it's geography, culture and how it's functioning as an independent country, it could be cool enough to stand on it's own two legs with quite a few merits under it's sleeve, worthy of compliment by people like myself!

But I will be personally rioting if the next time I have a proper butchers at your NationState there's no mention of Unicorns!

So there you have it! As I said, I'm sorry I couldn't say as much as I did for who I initially responded to, but I hope this is good for you anyways!

[East Plate]

I'm honestly scared about making a post after the massive effort-post that Tsarstvo Alyaski posted above... I mean, is it even possible to top that? Probably not! Oh well, let's go, I shall do my best...

I'm going to get this out of the way and compliment you on something that you probably saw coming, and that you most likely see every time you post in this or similar threads. Of course, I have to compliment you on the massive amount of effort that you put into absolutely every post you make. I am almost certain that I've never seen you (or your puppets) posting anything remotely bad, or anything remotely short or uninspiring. Every single one of your posts in F7 is massive, full of little details, explanations, and things that are not even required by the thread. Even in the most simple and straightforward thread, you manage to go to extreme lengths and somehow write a whole paragraph. And as I said, that paragraph is by no means going to be full of random stuff, oh no... it is going to be full of well-thought content, detailed explanations, suggestions, compliments, ideas, and sometimes even jokes. I'm certain that everyone in this forum immediately gets happy when they see they got an answer coming from you.

Furthermore, you always seem to be extremely friendly in every single one of your answers. No matter who you are answering to, you always seem to have nice things to say, or at least, constructive criticism to make. I have noticed that you usually start your posts by asking the AU how they are doing and wishing them a nice day, a nice life, or something along those lines. I have no clue how old you are, but that just reminds me of an old innocent grandpa using the internet thinking that he has to be nice even when asking Google something. Please don't think that it is a bad thing! I find that to be just extremely cute and lovely, maybe because it is actually quite strange to find friendly people around the internet nowadays, and I'm just getting used to people don't really caring about anyone else at all.

That same massive effort that you put into your posts in the forum can be seen in your nation. My god, you seriously have spent a really long time writing and expanding the lore of your nation. All your factbooks are massive, full of details and information about what your nation is. I have to be honest, I have not read It all yet, mainly because I discovered this particular nation of yours just recently, and secondly because... it is just massive! It will take me quite a bit of time to finish your factbooks, but I will certainly finish reading them eventually as they all seem to be very interesting, exploring a concept that I personally never saw before with this much detail put into it.

Finally, I'll also drop a compliment regarding the general appearance of your nation. It just looks very eye-catching. From the formatting of your factbooks, to the images you use, your flag, your signature... everything! You have certainly done an excellent job with your nation, and I truly wish there were more people like you around here.

[Terra-Novan Federation]

I'm going to say this right here, and make it the first thing I say: Your nation is so damn believable. You show an incredible understanding of British colonialism: The underhanded tactics to deprive the natives of the vote, the split in development between the colonised half and the uncolonized half, the stereotyping of the natives as some form of "noble savage", and the unusually equal attitude towards women (except in matters of voting), and the hyperspecialisation of the Colonial economy (in East Plate's case, in Marmite, which made me giggle). It all just... Works so well, to make East Plate a believable and worthwhile nation. I really like your factbooks. They're just filled with interesting information, and even though they're long, I don't feel like they have that much "fluff" in them, and they manage to keep you engaged and interested. That, and your aesthetics. Your choices of imagery to portray East Plate are impeccable, and really help with immersion. This is without even covering the contents of the factbooks! (mostly)

And what content it is! You cover every aspect of East Plate, providing an in-depth look and some more. The culture factbook is amazing, providing a thorough overview at the attitudes, beliefs, and practices that arise from an intermingling of English and Spanish culture, while your factbook on death provides a brilliant look at how Victorian culture viewed death. A Voyage to East Plate is an impressive second person journey, which, while not my personal cup of tea, is still a damn good factbook.

I'm sorry I couldn't write more, and I cannot say this with more honesty: East Plate is one damn good nation, and you should feel proud of yourself, Mr/Ms/Mx Plate.

[Terra-Novan Federation]

/bump

[Ex Machina]

The Terra Nova Federation, albeit clearly still work in progress possesses many of the good hallmarks of a good sci fi nation (at least for my taste), like the alien species, which are original and interesting (and with a bit more of information on their biology and psychology especially in what is radically different to humans would be spectacular!), or the wide range of cultural information that fleshes out and enlivens the nation. From the vernacular to the social norms to telecommunications, these things give us real insights into how the people live, which to me is the most interesting part of a nations.

The detail given in the military to space suits is also unique yet very reasonable. After all in space combat space suits would surely be prioritized, and even in ground combat specialised suits are a very welcome addition to any operation. And last but not least, the concept of a failing democracy captured by paranoia and kleptocracy seems a very relatable problem these days, which helps the reader relate with the people and the system of a universe so greatly advanced.

[Huffmania]

Where do I fucking start with ex machina. It takes the classic story of “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” and turns it into a horror movie. California is under the control of a crazed idealistic autocrat. When his expectations do not match reality, he goes full looney, killing anyone who isn’t happy. How can the description of a completely fictional country be better than most 90s slashers?

[Java and the Perth Territory]

Political freedoms look great and it doesn’t seem like a nation run by extremists and radical ideologies based off the “inoffensive centrist democracy” part.

[Parai Hambriven]

Taxes seem a bit high but alright, and the third paragraph of the faux Wiki seems like a decent enough NS nation to be.

[Hiyoko]

I appreciate the rather down to earth and non-bombastic overview factbook and its mention of campesinos in their detailed history of Parai Hambriven's long march towards the road to national independence. The fact that it never really shoves down the reader's throat that it is a democracy, is a wonderful bonus.

[Norse Inuit Union]

One thing that I really like about your overview is it isn't that long, which makes it easier for me to read and comprehend the information. Not to mention that it's very nicely formatted too. You also have been a really pleasant person to interact with, making my experience and others more pleasant on this site. I also haven't forgotten the advice you've gave me on not making a bunch of nations with very little lore just to be in the fictional universe I created, it honestly saved me a lot of time and got rid of stress. Thanks for that, you've really been a pleasant person to interact with.

[Umbratellus]

I can definitely tell that a lot of effort has gone into making the Norse Inuit Union, and I commend it! First things first; love the flag! It's detailed without being overly busy - and if you can't tell from my flag - I'm also a sucker for the red, black, and white color scheme going on too. The history is detailed enough to give real substance without being dry; an oftentimes difficult balance to strike! I enjoy the way real world events like the little ice age are incorporated (I have a reference of sorts to that in my own as well!), along side other historical migration trends and events. It shows that a lot of effort went into researching the background "lore." I know I've seen you a couple times in the political parties thread as well, and you definitely put more effort than most into that page too. It's neat to see unique emblems for each party, even the minor ones. Keep it up! Great work all around.

[Black Raven Movement]

Stellaris-influenced stuff(correct me if I got the influence wrong) has always interested me.

In part because I have such a minute understanding of the game, yet a quasi-morbid curiosity deep down. As such, nations with some basis on it always have me hoping for something of quality to be delivered. You do not disappoint. The effort present in the overview, such as in the case of etymology, does not fail to astound. Me personally? If a nations etymology section is above 3 paragraphs, you know the creator has effort in mind, you know to expect high-quality stuff.

The factions are no different. Due to the size of Umbratellus, it’s bound to have different competing political groups. In this case, it’s a mesh of political and ethnic interests factions, similar to some real-world nations, yet unalike in scope and execution.

I do wonder, due to the size of the nation, how big is Boreas?

Also, you providing accounts with decent effort posts gives me more confidence and love for this section of the forums. It’s easy to get lost in the sea of one-liners, and you actively taking steps to avoid that is admirable.

(Oh and uhh, BN, I wouldn’t mind you putting in effort into a response. I get stuff is convoluted and a bit barren. I will try and make things less confusing when possible. Many thanks.)

[Feklarnia]

/bump
/stillBRM

[Hiyoko]

One of the unique aspects of the Black Raven Movement that I personally like is their non-bureaucratic way of feeding readers information and its seeming hatred for the degeneracy of the pacifistic and consumerist modern life and its utter meaninglessness. And also, its condemnation of the West's machinations to force unwilling nations to partake in their war against whoever even dares to displease it. And finally, its acknowledgement that no civilization lasts forever no matter how dominant it may seem to the powerless individual who toils under it. A nice break from delusional empires who think they trample whoever they like using technology they don't even know to operate without their slaves.

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BN note: Compilmenting aesthetics is nice, but I write paragraphs for a reason. Kindly read them.

[Vladilan]

/bumpskip

[Terra-Novan Federation]

Screw it, I'll do it myself.

All of your factbooks are so... Intentional. Like, there's so much intent behind them. There's no fluff, simply a well-made, well-structured, unusually formatted account, from the perspective of an outsider, no less, which really helps the mystique of your nation. I especially love how you bolden certain key sentences, it really helps with people who skim over stuff, although I'm not sure the summerposting masses give much care to that.

Beyond that, I find it really hard to differentiate whether you're really dedicated to the Hiyoko "persona", or completely believe what you preach. Either way, respect the grind. Your responses on F7 are always deeply philosophical and interesting to read, which gives you a really unique... Vibe? It's just really cool.

Altogether, Hiyoko is a really unique nation, ranging from the aesthetics, to the writing, to the responses. Fair play.

BN, I would really appreciate it if you read at least one of my factbooks, please?

[Arrolleia]

An interesting concept and a unique image for a flag. I kind of wonder how it'd look with that ripple effect thing being transparent and all...

[Terra-Novan Federation]

An interesting concept and a unique image for a flag. I kind of wonder how it'd look with that ripple effect thing being transparent and all...

bro.

seriously? could you have at least put some effort into your respone?

/skipme or /stillme, up to the BN I guess.

[Kingdom of the United States]

Of the many interesting ares about Arrolleia the De-Stupidify Act is fascinating a terrible law but a unique one

[The Republic of Covelandia]

Hey you are the guy from the nation above thing forum, tbh i will go to your nation over theres.

[Orlesian States]

Well, from the current available information, I can safely say that you're a creative nation, Covelandia! While your factbooks may not have formatting or much in terms of writing, that doesn't always mean it's a bad thing, as simplicity can certainly work at times! I enjoyed the 'Geography & History' article the most, as it explains quite a lot for its short amount of content, and I think it's written well for the most part! I also had a bit of a chuckle at the 'WW4' aspect, not in a rude sense, but just the idea of a 4th world war in general is creative, although a bit tragic, considering, aha. I can see that you're passionate about your nation, and honestly, that's the most important thing. As long as you enjoy what you're worldbuilding/creating, that's all that matters, right?

That being said, you did a great job with what you currently have, and I'd love to see what comes from this! Maybe with some added formatting, you can be a standout nation! Who knows. Have a great one, Covelandia!

[Ex Machina]

The aesthetics are great, remind me of New Carthagea, with the red headers with factbook links, and the coloured links which expand upon the given information, with the nation-states stats and links to other factbooks.

On the lore scene, I like the overtly complicated bureaucracy and the mix of feudal and modern elements. Really give the vibe of absolutist monarchy with a bloated tyrannical system that cares more about the illusion of control than with control itself.