The Collection Collection v2
Hello all! I am Giovanniland, a card collector, and I recently found the older version of this thread, by Ponderosa, which hadn't been updated for some time. So I offered to continue this amazing project, keeping the original collections and updating them along with adding even more. Here it is: The Collection Collection v2!
DISCLAIMER: All credit goes to Ponderosa for creating the original thread and allowing me to use the previous code and format. This thread was created with their permission to keep this project updated with the newest collections.
Examples of collections that will mostly not be featured here (unless you've gathered more than anyone else):
• My Legendaries/Epics/etc
• My Region-Mates
Examples of collections that will definitely not be featured here:
• My Friends
• My Favorites
• I'm selling these cards, come make a deal
These are perfectly fine collections. But they tend to have a personal, utilitarian purpose. The Collection Collection aims to host general-interest collections only.
For collections with Season 1 and 2 versions, I'll add submissions for the first 3 categories (Rank-Based, Volume and Nation-States Collections). For the other categories, if you own both of them and wish to have both featured, you can simply add the cards to the same collection.
Rank-based Collections: Legendary, Epic, Ultra-Rare, Rare, Uncommon, Common: these are the six card classifications. Sometimes, you may wish to scroll through the entire list of cards, looking for one to catch your eye. These collections strive to make that possible.
Season 1
Every Legendary Card by Koem Kab
Getting all of the 184 legendary cards from Season 1 requires a boatload of cash, an eagle eye on your bids, and most of all, a fleet of farm puppets to finance the collection. This feat has also been achieved by Luna Amore, Mikeswill, Vilita, The Tampa Bay Rays, Elegarth, Ballotonia, and The Northern Light.
Wop's Epic Collection by Wopruthien
A complete collection of all 1,832 season 1 Epic cards: an epic feat indeed! It is also currently the largest completed collection ever.
Pretty in Purple: Every UR by Karen Matheson (puppet of Refuge Isle)
Refuge is pretty close to the 5,498 Ultra-Rare cards she needs for a complete set, with 4,650 already collected.
House of Blues by Mara Jade-Skywalker
With a progress of nearly 80%, this collection holds nearly 10,000 of all 12,828 Season 1 Rare cards.
Season 2
Complete Season 2 Legendary Collection by Feu de Glace
There are less Legendary cards here compared to Season 1, but nevertheless it's an extremely hard challenge to gather them all! This was the first collection to be complete, but other collectors such as The Northern Light, Mikeswill, Noah's Second Country, Ballotonia, and Koem Kab have also completed it.
Season 2 Epics by Mediobogdum II (puppet of Mediobogdum)
An epic collection, just like the rarity of its cards! It has over 1,600 of all 1,681 Season 2 Epics, a progress of more than 95%.
Power to the Purple: Every UR II by An Actual Hurricane (puppet of Refuge Isle)
Refuge's long awaited sequel to Pretty in Purple is very close to completion, being only six cards away to collect all Season 2 Ultra-Rare cards!
Season 2 Rares by S2 Rares Collector (puppet of Noahs Second Country)
With over 11,000 cards, Noah is close to complete the goal of collecting all 11,770 Season 2 Rare cards.
Both Seasons
All Legendary Cards by The Northern Light
Gathering all Legendary cards from one season is hard enough, now imagine two! You can find all Legendaries from both seasons in this collection.
Every Common Card by 9003
9003 is the nation with the most cards in the world, and they have over 100,000 common cards in the collection! However, they're far from holding all common cards from both seasons, a collection that if complete, would add up to over 200,000 cards.
Volume Collections: These collections are recognized for the impressive feat of quantity on top of quantity. In order to make it into this group, you need an extremely large collection united by a single, identical property.
All is default by BuccaRuu
An enormous collection of more than 14,000 default flags! As you might have thought already, the Australian Aboriginal flag is by far the most commonly used in the game.
Giovanniland Galore by Giovanniland
The largest collection of a single card, with 160 copies and growing! Other successful self-collectors can be viewed here.
I AM THE EX-NATION EXTRAORDINAIRE!!! by Destructive Government Economic System
Most nations here have vanished by now, but are registered as cards. This collection houses over 19,000 cards from ex-nations, some of them being the only copy ever found!
Misplaced Aki: The Most Ostentatious Collection by Luna Amore
Composed of many copies of Misplaced States and Aki Zeta, this collection has hit the highest value ever: a whopping 197,803.00 market value in 10th June of 2020. Even if the value falls, it will stay as a relic of the owner's reign as #1 by deck value.
No Badges by I Hate Badges (puppet of Morover)
Here are cards without even one badge - no founders, no easter eggs, not even issue stat badges! Surprisingly, there are over 10,000 nations without badges on total, and this collection has over 500 of those.
Second Best Card Collection by Second Best Card Archive (puppet of Noahs Second Country)
Nearing 1,500 cards, this collection contains any card with a reference to the number 2 in their nation name.
The West Pacific S2 by Giovanniland
Within hundreds of regional collections, this is by far the largest one! It has over 6,700 of all 6,839 cards from the West Pacific. You can also see other regional collections here.
We Even Have DEATed Ex-Nations! by Destructive Government Economic System
A hundred cards of ex-nations that, for one reason or another, are never coming back from what they did.
NationStates Collections: These collections fit into a finite category related to the NationStates universe. It is possible to collect all these cards, but trying to actually join any of these categories? Good luck with that.
Class Cards by The Unified Missourtama States
We'll never get to talk with them, but you can surely collect them! Over 1,200 cards from school nations.
Endcaps: Last Cards of Seasons 1 & 2 by Steampunk Ariel (puppet of Luna Amore)
This collection has each season's last card. New Sequoia and Greatian, both rare cards from CTE nations, are the last for season 1 and season 2, respectively.
GCR Delegates by ROM
A list of politicos and warriors, the powerful nations have earned or took the delegacy of the Game-Created Regions!
GCR Founders by Warzone Codger
Aren't GCRs founderless, you would say? This collection takes advantage of the fact that, while it wasn't possible to change the region in your Season 2 card, there was a 5-day timespan to change your national motto, badges, and some other features.
NS World Cup Winners by Recuecn
The top athletes of the NS sports world, these nations have the honorable distinction of having won the NS World Cup!
The Sports Collection by Drawkland
Another NS Sports collection, but this time, any notable player with significant contributions is listed here.
Top 50 Challenge Ladder by Noahs Second Country
These nations are the best at the Challenge mini-game, added for the 10th NS anniversary.
Top 100 Population by Ballotonia
At the time of the card release, these were the 100 most populous nations in NationStates.
Commended: Season 1 and Season 2 by Samudera and Ballotonia
Here you can find cards of every nation that has been commended by the World Assembly!
Condemned: Season 1 and Season 2 by Samudera and Ballotonia
Much smaller this time, these collections contain all notorious nations have done bad enough deeds to achieve a condemnation.
Delegates: Season 1 and Season 2 by Panpan105 and Panpan105 S2
Massive collections of Delegates, nations that are strong enough to lead a region.
Firsts: Season 1 and Season 2 by Samudera and Pangurstan
An exclusive group of nations who have the highest stat in any World Census category, within both seasons!
GA Authors: Season 1 and Season 2 by Auralia and Ballotonia
Here are the complete collections of every nation who has contributed a resolution to the General Assembly.
Game Volunteers: Season 1 and Season 2 by Ballotonia
Ballotonia has assembled a full list of the admins, moderators, mentors and editors that keep this site running.
Issue Authors: Season 1 and Season 2 by Ballotonia
Think of the issues your nation receives daily. Here are complete collections of all nations that have written at least one issue for NationStates! Another collection by Jutsa also includes co-authors.
SC Authors: Season 1 and Season 2 by Ballotonia
This time we look into the other chamber of the World Assembly! Here are all nations who have written a Security Council resolution.
UN Authors: Season 1 and Season 2 by Ballotonia
Last but not least, you can see all cards of long-time nations who wrote resolutions to the predecessor of the World Assembly in these two collections.
Theme Packs: This category is for collections built around a common theme. Buying up all the dogs you can find? That's a theme pack.
Note: as of 23rd June of 2020, this is now divided into subcategories to become more organized.
Arthouse
Abandon All Hope by Conqueror Worm
A horrifying collection representing evil, death, despair, pain, among other bad things.
Go then, there are other worlds than these by Christ Triumphant
This is a collection of the surreal and the otherworldly, a sci-fi adventure that pushes the boundaries of what we consider normal. In other words, the most inspiring science fiction and fantasy cards. The title itself originates from Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series.
It's better to live one day as a lion, than a thousand years as a lamb by Panther
Uprisings, rebellions, and revolutions. A cycle where the people rise to remove the previous authority, only to face rebellions some time after. This collection makes the viewer think about the multiple revolutions throughout history: whether they were minor, or they caused an impact on the entire world.
NationStates Art Gallery by Ngeaur
This is a real arthouse! The collection aims to represent different types of artworks and paintings. Beautiful, famous artworks from everywhere in the world, from ancient to digital times, are here at this virtual museum!
Samsara by Ponderosa
This collection aims to represent change, cause and effect, and the dualities of light and dark within everything and all of us. The title refers to a Sanskrit term meaning "the cyclicality of all life, matter, and existence".
The heArtful Collection by Devil Heart
It's hard to get a grip on this collection. You know there's something that ties them together, but there's always an exception when you try to pin down a rule. The curator describes the collection as cards that are mostly hand-drawn, surreal, popping, or with arty abstracts. Furthermore, the author has also made a The heArtful Collection gallery S1, where all flags for these cards can be appreciated in full, without the card overlay.
Entertainment
Big Brother is Watching You by Miniplenty (puppet of Giovanniland)
A collection of mottos, flags, names, and other things related to 1984, a famous book by George Orwell.
Doctor Who by Smiley Bob
A collection of cards referencing Doctor Who.
I am now fluent in over 25 forms of science fiction by Earthbound immortal squad
Star Wars! Star Trek! Cowboy Bebop! Doctor Who! If it's a popular science fiction franchise, it's probably represented here.
Legend of Zelda by Smiley Bob
Another game-themed collection, this time Legend of Zelda!
Lovecraft by Valles Marineris Chasmata
A terrifying collection of Cthulhu and other Lovecraft-themed cards.
My Little Pony by Blargoblarg
Welcome to Equestria! This collection has almost 300 My Little Pony-related cards.
Pokemon, gotta catch 'em all! by The Zravvisk
A huge collection and also a good way to digitize your Pokemon card scrapbook.
RPG by Incredible Bums
A collection dedicated to role-playing games, compiled by a real-life gamemaster!
TwoKinds by Caffeinated
A complete collection of all cards related to the TwoKinds webcomic.
Video Games by Panpan105
A collection of anything and everything related to video games.
Flags & Names
Black & White by Riemstagrad Kaarten Depot Zwart-Wit 01 (puppet of Riemstagrad)
This collection is a throwback to the era of monochrome images, and the cards combine nicely with the common cards' gray border.
Every Animated Flag by Recuecn
This collection houses all animated cards of both seasons, including the expensive card of Pergamon. This enormous feat was also achieved by Big Shot.
Plain Color Flags by Ancot
You can find the old Libyan flag here several times over, as well as lots of other exciting, colorful banners!
Second Best Spaces by Noahs Fifth Country (puppet of Noahs Second Country)
A long time ago, it was possible to have underscores on nation names, but currently it isn't possible anymore.
Stan by Ssejekistan (puppet of Voxija)
Can you stan this collection of nations ending in "stan"? I can.
Geographical
As Gaeilge by Refuge Isle
A collection of flags with Irish names and mottos. The name literally means "In Irish."
Basque Flags by Voxija
Over a hundred cards with the Basque Country's flag are present in this collection.
Bosna i Herzegovina by Peaceful Bosnia and Herzegovina
Here you can find over thirty cards related to the European country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Brazil by Cidade Capitalista do Sul
Ordem e Progresso (Order and Progress)! Around 50 Brazilian-themed cards are in this collection.
British Flags by ABritishName (puppet of Toerana)
Over 600 Union Jacks, in many different styles!
Every Country's Flag by Panlandia
Every national flag from 195 real-world countries!
Hungary-Romania Friendship Collection by Best Friends Forever
If it's got a Hungarian or Romanian flag, the Hungary or Romania names, or even mentions a region of Hungary or Romania, you can find it here.
Israel Card Collection by Jews Rule (puppet of Dangine)
This collection is the place to find many Stars of David and other Israeli-themed cards.
Österreich by Sophisticated horrors
As the name might suggest to those of you who speak German, these cards are all Austrian.
Real Countries by Vietnam (puppet of Arumdaum)
A collection of nearly 60 different real-world countries!
The Land That Was Kemet by Kylarnatia
Themed on Ancient Egypt, you can surely find Pharaohs and Eyes of Horus in this collection.
US by Cejudo
Here you can find over 200 versions of the Star-Spangled Banner!
Humanity & Society
Beauties by Jasminlandia
This collection is full of beautiful, real women! At least, there is none drawn in a Japanese style.
Computerwelt by The Cosmic Mainframe
Computerwelt, or computer world in German, is a reference to German band Kraftwerk's album. This collection aims to represent this 'computer world' we're currently living on, with cards related to technology.
Emotions by Pursuit of Happiness (puppet of Warzone Codger)
How do you feel right now, while you're seeing this list? This collection houses many emotions!
Glorious Brotherlands by Wittebosland
Better red than dead! An army of communists awaits.
Lecture by Incredible Bums
Famous writers, books, poems, words and more, in a collection composed by over 100 cards!
Peaceable Kingdom by Lions and Lambs
Various religious symbols from religions across the real world are present in this collection.
What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding? by Granddaddy Purple
A hippy-dippy collection of hippies, weed, and acid trips.
Nature
Aquatic Animals by Panpan107
Hold your breath underwater and explore the aquatic world!
Bears by Pangurstan
Can you bear with this collection? It groups any cards with bear-themed flags or names.
Cats by Nazbeth
Meow! Are you looking for cats? Nazbeth has over 900 of them!
Doggos by Libereco kaj Paco
Finally, the collection of dog cards we've all been waiting for!
Flowers by AnneBelleRose
An entire collection of flower-themed cards! Beautiful, isn't it?
Fotar's Flags of Foxes by Fotar
The quick fox jumps over the cards! Over 50 nations with fox flags are in this collection.
Greife by Coffin Breathe
Watch the griffins fly! You can find more than 300 of them here.
Kangaroos by Kangaralis Varangius
A small collection of kangaroos which will surely give you some Australian vibes.
Pride of Lions by Card Vault
A roaring collection with lions on different styles!
Museums of Paleontology by Saurian Nations
Travel back to the times dinosaurs, mammoths, and janky proto-humans walked the earth.
Nature by Tildalandia
Enter the natural world without leaving your house! Beautiful natural images await.
Open Sky, Open Flame by Card Vault
Open this collection and you'll feel you are in a magical world, full of bright skies, fire, and light!
Potato by The Salaxalans
Potatoes for all! Over 300 cards with potato-related names, flags, and more.
The Dragons of NS by Rikanhimel
Here there be dragons! A collection of almost 200 dragon cards.
The Woods by Strange World
A beautiful forest, replete with unique and interesting trees, as well as multiple copies of the flags of Lebanon and Norfolk Island.
Wolves by Erratica
Here is a wolf pack, in a card collection! Hear them howl.
Zoo by Tildalandia
Has he got a zoo, and I'm telling you, it's a world-class menagerie!
Objects
A Big Pile of Skulls by Soldiersend Archive (puppet of Candlewhisper Archive)
You can surely find many pirate flags in this collection of skulls.
Geared Up by Authoritaria-Imperia
A collection of gears of all types! With more than 70 cards, we can surely say the collector is geared up to buy even more gear cards.
Project Car by Dr Hooves
A bunch of cars, including those that are named "Projects" for some reason.
Ships by Incredible Bums
A veritable fleet of ships, both old and new.
Skeletons by Hugo Boss
There's a few big ex-nation collections out there, but this one is a real graveyard.
The Eyes Have It by Candlewhisper Archive
Look at this collection! Candlewhisper has filled his entire deck with eyes.
You Suck At Cooking by The Soylent Green Party
A mouth-watering collection of delicious-looking food.
That's all for now. Post a comment with another unique, interesting collection and I'll be sure to add it!
I didn't include any of them because 1. no regional collections rule, and 2. it would be biased to include mine but not any other. Of course the size factor highlights them (especially the season 2 version), but it's still a tough decision on whether to add or not, and for now, I'm not adding them unless a lot of people agree that it should be there.
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