1855 : Alternative Divergence [AH][OOC][REBOOT][Semi-closed]

[Ardiovicci]

And if someone left then came back, I'm fairly certain it's mucho open.

[Second Helghan Empire]

And if someone left then came back, I'm fairly certain it's mucho open.

No it is closed. I am co-op. Sorry.

[Second Helghan Empire]

Well scandinvia just hasn't been added to the maps. Why not take Brittany back and talk with say isreal, and the others about reclaiming colonies?

What did Israel take that belonged to me? The only map from the former thread I have is outdated.

He is building colonies a ways south of French morocco, and just north of French Senegal. I think you controlled that region previously.

[Second Helghan Empire]

But I really want you back Dutch! Lenyo could He possibly get some of your Northern South American Territory?

An You could come into those spots between My soon to be Kamerun and Kongo, as well as between Israel's colonies maybe? That would be a good start imho

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

Guys, I've got a revolutionary idea. The Duchy of Gotland(the big island in the Baltic near Sweden). I've decided to give up Bretagne. I would be closely allied with Courland or Helga.

[Second Helghan Empire]

Guys, I've got a revolutionary idea. The Duchy of Gotland(the big island in the Baltic near Sweden). I've decided to give up Bretagne. I would be closely allied with Courland or Helga.

Hmm, I am pretty sure the new Swedish player will have that. Why not keep Brittany. Lenyo already said you could have it. It would be like old times, when Western Europe was united to bring peace and proper placement of silver ware to the globe.

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

But now I'm really into this Gotland idea. Do we even know if Sweden is coming back?

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

And I'm sure they won't mind about losing one tiny island.

[Ardiovicci]

And if someone left then came back, I'm fairly certain it's mucho open.

No it is closed. I am co-op. Sorry.

Then you're being completely unreasonable. If it's closed, then don't let someone in after they left AND said they were done with NS, but clearly lied about that. It's just shitty behavior.

[Second Helghan Empire]

No it is closed. I am co-op. Sorry.

Then you're being completely unreasonable. If it's closed, then don't let someone in after they left AND said they were done with NS, but clearly lied about that. It's just shitty behavior.

Hmm. I believe I was very polite to you. Rather than waste my time please remove yourself. The person you are referring to has a very good history in this RP group. Where as you don't really appear to have much of a history at all. Simply looking at your post number I am stunned you really think it appropriate to act like child on a forum thread. No remove yourself immediately from my sight or I will have a mod breathing directly down you foul neck.

[Second Helghan Empire]

But now I'm really into this Gotland idea. Do we even know if Sweden is coming back?

He is he made an IC post like 2 days ago. Anyway I kinda like this Idea too. I say if the Sweden player okays it and oscal okays it you can be it. Might as well start an app.

[Second Helghan Empire]

And I'm sure they won't mind about losing one tiny island.

Yeah just TG him and Oscal to get okayed. I have no problem with it.

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

Yes. I start app.

[Novacom]

I shall have something up tomorrow regarding a plethora of things, Quendi I am however assuming I DID send something diplomatic IC and that it got ignored given we went straight to you having made landfall.

[Oscalantine]

No it is closed. I am co-op. Sorry.

Then you're being completely unreasonable. If it's closed, then don't let someone in after they left AND said they were done with NS, but clearly lied about that. It's just shitty behavior.

In case you return... the main OP has a link that leads you to latest announcements: there, it states VERY clearly that the RP is semi-closed... as in, unless old timers leave, the RP is very much closed.

[The Hobbesian Metaphysician]

It took me long enough, but I am back. Dealing with the government (in real life) put me off a few days from the date I wanted to start posting. Sorry about that.

So what exactly is up with Louisiana?

[Oscalantine]

It took me long enough, but I am back. Dealing with the government (in real life) put me off a few days from the date I wanted to start posting. Sorry about that.

So what exactly is up with Louisiana?

He is gone? I havent made changes to map yet, but that part is essentially colonizable once more ^^

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

Full Nation Name : Grand Duchy of Gotland
Majority/Official Culture : Gotlandish(mix of Danish, German, and Swedish)
Territorial Core : Gotland(the large island east of Sweden in the middle of the Baltic)
Territorial Claim : N/A
Capital City : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visby
Population : 20,000

Government Type : Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy run by a Duchess(at the moment)
Government Ideology/Policies : N/A
Government Focus : Focused on improving relations with the Hansa Federation as well as improving trade with other nations, and attracting more immigrants to the island.
Head of State : Her Majesty, Grand Duchess Charlotte Eugenie Augusta Amalia Albertina the First.
Head of Government : State Minister Adolphus Dahlstrom
Government Description : Parliament is made up of 30 individuals that are elected by the people, the Duke(or Duchess) is decided by heredity. The Duchess and the State Minister(Head of Government and also elected) share the power and are checked by Parliament.

Majority/State Religion : Scandinavian Protestantism
Religious Description : Same as Sweden and Norway.

Economic Ideologies : Free Market Economy
Major Production : Foresting and Fishing. That's about it.
Economic Description : Stable. Trade with other nations is rising due to its strategic position in the Baltic Sea.

Army Strength : 500 soldiers.
Army Weakness : Very small. Couldn't defend against an invasion of toddlers.
Naval Strength : 10 Wooden Frigates, 200 active servicemembers
Naval Weakness : Still relatively small, and only used for the GEN(Gotland Economic Net)
Further Military Description : Well equipped and trained for a small army, mostly because it needs to be to stand a chance against their larger neighbors.

National Goals : Attract immigrants, improve relations with the Greater Hansa Federation, improve trade with other nations, maybe a colony or two if I get the chance.
National Issues : More immigrants. The population is way to small for Gotland to function as a nation at its full potential.
National Figures of Interest : The Duchess Albertina is the person who "liberated" the Grand Duchy, and as such is a National Hero and beloved by the populace.
National Ambition/Aspirations : Rising Gotland onto the world stage, despite its small size and population.

History : The Grand Duchy of Gotland is a relatively new nation, having only existed for around five years. Five years ago, the King of Sweden decided to give his daughter, Princess Charlotte Albertina, the island of Gotland to rule over, as she could never be Queen of Sweden. She decided that instead of staying part of Sweden, she would declare the islands independence. She did not think that the people of the island would support this move, however they rallied behind her. The King of Sweden decided to give his daughter a chance, and allowed the people of Sweden and Gotland the chance to vote on the matter. When the results came in, it was revealed that the majority of Swedes didn't care whether or not the island remained part of Sweden, while the majority of Gotlanders supported independence. The Princess Charlotte Albertina declared herself Duchess of the Grand Duchy of Gotland, and the people of Gotland, who broke away from Sweden because of its Absolute Monarchy, drafted a constitution that was accepted by the Duchess. This established the Parliament and the current government of Gotland. Gotland soon realized that Gotland was too small to function as a nation effectively. The Queen and Parliament passed a number of laws that enhanced the state of living for people in Gotland, as well as laws that gave the right to vote to all citizens. Another law passed gave religious freedom and equal rights to all people who moved to Gotland, regardless of heritage, skin color, religion, and language. A final law, designed to improve the allure of trade with Gotland, decrease trade tariffs, but established the "Gotland Economic Net" which required all ships from Hansa, Russia, Courland, and Sweden to pay a trade tax to Gotland. This has been especially effective, but has strained relations with, Courland and Russia, who rely on the Baltic as their lifeline to the rest of the world. Gotland also decided to improve relations with the Hansa Federation and not Sweden, to ensure that Gotland is protected by a larger nation.

Comparison Points – Political : 3. The people(aka Parliament) generally focus on government matters in Gotland, while the Duchess focuses on international matters.
Comparison Points – Cultural/Religious : 0. The religious aspect of the nation isn't regulated, and people are allowed to practice any religion they wish.
Comparison Points – Economy : 4. Government and people are heavily focused on improving the economy and trade with other nations.
Comparison Points – Military : 3. The nation focuses on the military little, but still pay attention to it and fund it, as it is their last defense against invasion.
Total Comparison Points used (10 Points MAX) : 10/10

[Vulkanas]

I have to say I do kinda like this Gotland idea. It would be quite entertaining to see what such a small nation can do. One word of advice: I'm fairly sure the adjective form (for the culture) is Geatish, though I could be wrong. Gotlandish sounds a bit odd.

[Oscalantine]

I have to say I do kinda like this Gotland idea. It would be quite entertaining to see what such a small nation can do. One word of advice: I'm fairly sure the adjective form (for the culture) is Geatish, though I could be wrong. Gotlandish sounds a bit odd.

Very. With the approval of many... and especially by Vulkanas... I shall approve this minor nation ^^

[Conwy-Shire]

This is my very crappy attempt to make sense of the world:

http://i.imgur.com/D3Pf1Uz.jpg

I have absolutely no idea of territorial changes in S. America [Cuprum, I'm looking at you], and also the Indochina region, unless it's all going to Frenchy

[Tracian Empire]

This is my very crappy attempt to make sense of the world:

http://i.imgur.com/D3Pf1Uz.jpg

I have absolutely no idea of territorial changes in S. America [Cuprum, I'm looking at you], and also the Indochina region, unless it's all going to Frenchy

Rome had just returned the northern four provinces of Serbia to Austrasia, that would be my only change.

[Oscalantine]

This is my very crappy attempt to make sense of the world:

http://i.imgur.com/D3Pf1Uz.jpg

I have absolutely no idea of territorial changes in S. America [Cuprum, I'm looking at you], and also the Indochina region, unless it's all going to Frenchy

I like the colors... may use that for refetence ^^;;;

Sorry dude. I will have update by your tomorrow, since everyone is a bit confused. Ill also try to keep map update as much as possible.

That said... I am in the same boat as you in South America... think Cap expanded yo peruvian region by his posts alone.

Indochina... actually, Korea and France split the pot. France got Laos while Korea completed cambodia and thailand. Grateful French folks gave Burma, and Korea gave its military secrets. A deal several posts in making ^^

[Oscalantine]

This is my very crappy attempt to make sense of the world:

http://i.imgur.com/D3Pf1Uz.jpg

I have absolutely no idea of territorial changes in S. America [Cuprum, I'm looking at you], and also the Indochina region, unless it's all going to Frenchy

Rome had just returned the northern four provinces of Serbia to Austrasia, that would be my only change.

Noted ^^

TG me next time, eh? I may not have been able to catch it

[Of the Quendi]

I shall have something up tomorrow regarding a plethora of things, Quendi I am however assuming I DID send something diplomatic IC and that it got ignored given we went straight to you having made landfall.

Absolutely not. You can't just say you tried diplomacy but now you want to launch a surprise attack. It is one or the other.