The Collection Collection v2

[Riemstagrad]

After a year of off and on work, I have finally completed my collection of every season 3 card with 5 million population! https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=55286
The collection totals 1455 cards, all with 5 million population. Many of them are default flags that cte'd in a month, but there are a few interesting flags and gems if you look for them.
I am also working on a collection which contains all cards with 5 million population in seasons 1-3, but I still have 129 season 2 cards to go. I still need to get around to placing bids on all of them :| That collection sits at 2219/2348 cards collected. https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=55287
I look forward to when season 4 comes out to collect the next batch of these cards! Especially now with the frontiers update, there will be a lot more variety in where nations spawn instead of just the Pacifics.

Interesting collection! Let me know when you placed all the bids. I might have some of those cards in storage.

[Racoda]

I haven't had motivation to keep the collection on Charon Azrael updated, nor to acquire new cards for it.
Gio, could you please either move it to The Boneyard or tag as unmaintained.

[Giovanniland]

Season 3, Update 12 - the last update of 2023!

Added:

• Tarockanien's collection of movies and related topics
• Zerphen's "5 Million Population" (the all seasons one, but I did mention in the description that Season 3 is complete)
• The Pacific Northwest's "Bloodborne and Other Less Good FromSoft Games"
• New Zander's rare cards collection, "I'm Blue S3"

Edited:

• Marked Racoda's CTE cards collection as no longer maintained, as requested

[Zerphen]

Season 3, Update 12 - the last update of 2023!
Zerphen's "5 Million Population" (the all seasons one, but I did mention in the description that Season 3 is complete)

Season 1 is also complete, there's just only one card for it in the whole season. I don't quite know why that is, but I'm guessing it has something to do with all cards updating when season 1 released after april fools and that one card just didn't update for some reason.

[Millenhaal]

I’ve had my Vanuatu flag collection done for a while, you can include it if you like: https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=62278

[Incredible Bums]

Lecture https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=11706 has finally broken the '1000 barrier'...

[Zalora-Bravo]

I'm a newish player working on my first collection! The Card Shark's Shark Cards

As you might imagine, it's a collection of cards featuring pictures of sharks. Only 17 right now, but I'll grow it in time.

[Mushroom Gorge]

Hi Gio! I'd like to submit my collection of S3 Legs. It's kinda small right now but it will grow in the near future!

[Giovanniland]

I had been traveling for most of late January, and only yesterday returned home, so apologies for the wait on making another post. I'll have a complete update soon, when I get some time to do the monthly check of all collections.

Season 3, Update 12 - the last update of 2023!
Zerphen's "5 Million Population" (the all seasons one, but I did mention in the description that Season 3 is complete)

Season 1 is also complete, there's just only one card for it in the whole season. I don't quite know why that is, but I'm guessing it has something to do with all cards updating when season 1 released after april fools and that one card just didn't update for some reason.

That's indeed a weird and unique card, especially considering it was founded two months before cards first appeared and then ceased to exist during the April Fools event, I'm guessing some update shenanigans happened. Thanks for letting me know, I've updated the description!

I’ve had my Vanuatu flag collection done for a while, you can include it if you like: https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=62278

Looks like it's already included, in the Geographical section. Nevertheless thank you for sharing it!

Lecture https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=11706 has finally broken the '1000 barrier'...

Congratulations! I've moved it to the Volume Collections category.

I'm a newish player working on my first collection! The Card Shark's Shark Cards

As you might imagine, it's a collection of cards featuring pictures of sharks. Only 17 right now, but I'll grow it in time.

Thanks for the entry, it's creative and unique! The amount of cards is a tad too small, but it's not far from the average 30 to 50 threshold that I usually consider for more niche themes (depends on how many cards about the theme there are), so I encourage you to continue. I do have good news, since from a quick search I've already seen a few more cards that can fit in your collection! I'll send you a telegram very soon.

Hi Gio! I'd like to submit my collection of S3 Legs. It's kinda small right now but it will grow in the near future!

With only one card it doesn't make the cut, and in any case there's already a collection by Murder Murder Gun Shooters (Ioavollr) about the same theme.

[Fauzjhia]

I report this collection of s3 legendary cards

that belong to East Chimore.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/ ... st_chimore

I gave them heaven Reach, and paid others with 2 crazy girl and a Safj to make happen.


not sure if you counted this
but waterfall state has completed the s2 legendary collection
https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/ ... fall_state

[Vylixan Fantasia]

My Tolkien inspired card collection “The World of J.R.R. Tolkien - "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." now contains over 1,111 cards. Which sounds positively like something Bilbo would have said.

[Giovanniland]

Season 3, Update 13 — the first full update of 2024!

Added:

• My own "Senātus Populusque Rōmānus" collection to replace the previous Roman-themed one
• Apexiala's "Planets & Galaxies" and "Plushies" collections
• Fotisdia's "Aphrodite's Rock 'n Roll" collection of Cyprus flags

Edited:

• Added a mention of East Chimore completing all Season 3 legendaries and Waterfall State completing all Season 2 legendaries, congrats to both!
• Moved Apexiala's Portraits collection to the Volume category since it has surpassed a thousand cards!
• Completed a much needed check of all collections and their owner nations, a few were moved to the Boneyard or removed altogether

[Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy]

Official Press Briefing: Launch of "The glory of Ukraine has not yet perished, nor the will" Card Collection





From the office of Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, NationStates

In a world where the spirit of a nation is often reflected in the unity and resilience of its people, we are proud to present a collection that embodies the indomitable will of Ukraine. Today, we unveil the "The glory of Ukraine has not yet perished, nor the will" collection, a curated ensemble of NationStates trading cards featuring the flag of Ukraine, symbolizing our unwavering spirit and the enduring quest for peace and freedom.

Collection Overview:
View the Collection Here

This exclusive collection is hosted on the nation of Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy and represents the essence of Ukrainian resilience, culture, and pride. Each card has been carefully selected to resonate with our patriotic spirit and the global recognition of our ongoing struggle for sovereignty and dignity.



Featuring:

• Rare and valuable cards depicting the iconic blue and yellow of our national flag.
• A diverse range of representations from across the NationStates community, each telling a story of hope, struggle, and unity.

A Message from Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy:

"The glory of Ukraine has not yet perished, nor the will of its people. Through this collection, we share with the world a piece of our soul, our heritage, and our ongoing journey towards a future where freedom and democracy prevail. We invite nations far and wide to explore this collection and stand with Ukraine in our moment of defiance and pride."

Join Us:
We extend an open invitation to nations around the world to visit our collection and learn more about the symbols of our resilience. Together, we can foster a community of support, understanding, and solidarity.


For further information, discussions, or to express support, please contact the office of Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy through NationStates or visit our region, Ukrain, to engage with our community directly.



This briefing is brought to you by the nation of Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, a proud member of the Ukrain region, dedicated to spreading awareness and fostering unity through cultural exchange and mutual respect. Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is a puppet of Vylixan

[Coffin-Breathe]

Okay, just two points :
first, you presented your collection as a 'representation of Ukrainian culture, pride and (maybe history or other features), but it´s only an assembly of the blue-yellow Ukrainian flag, so I think, it´s only a simple 'Ukrainian flag collection', I´d say; to make my point clear, please have a look at the two different Austrian collections, where the one of Sophisticated horrors 'Österreich' could be called a representation of Austria (history, culture, geographical features, aso) as far as possible within the game, while the other of Hexerei & Zauberei (witchcraft & sorcery) 'An der schönen blauen Donau' only containes all Austrian flags (in the game).
Maybe you correct your collection or it´s description, I´d say...
and second, you please shouldn´t abuse this forum as a place for 'propaganda' or recruiitement, as there´s plenty of room for such in other forums or message boards; this forum here is meant to be exclusively for 'card sub-game issues, requests,asks & offers' and other things related to the trading card game.
Fine collection though, keep on collecting.

[Valoptia]

I've completed these two rarity collections.
S2 Legendary Collection: https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=52374
S3 Legendary Collection: https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=55381

You can add my name to the S1 legendary completer's list too. I've completed my S1 Legendary collection too: https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=58844

[Purugly Nation]

why is the s2 rares collection in "the boneyard"? s2 rares collector still exists...

[Entropan]

Not sure whether it would qualify yet, but I've recently started a collection of European Union flags

[Giovanniland]

Official Press Briefing: Launch of "The glory of Ukraine has not yet perished, nor the will" Card Collection

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From the office of Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, NationStates

Collection Overview:
View the Collection Here

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Very creative post! I appreciate the effort that went into it, and have added the collection to the thread.

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and second, you please shouldn´t abuse this forum as a place for 'propaganda' or recruiitement, as there´s plenty of room for such in other forums or message boards; this forum here is meant to be exclusively for 'card sub-game issues, requests,asks & offers' and other things related to the trading card game.

Vylixan didn't do anything of what you said, from what I see they only invited nations to look at the collection, and commented that people can telegram them or go to Ukraine's message board for information, discussion or support for the collection should they want to - nothing wrong there. Their creativity should be encouraged, not spurned.

You can add my name to the S1 legendary completer's list too. I've completed my S1 Legendary collection too: https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=58844

Congratulations! Added to the list.

why is the s2 rares collection in "the boneyard"? s2 rares collector still exists...

Looks like the nation wasn't alive when I last looked at it. Given that it keeps ceasing to exist and reviving, though, better to just keep it there - it takes time to go through all the nations that own collections and see if they're alive or not.

Not sure whether it would qualify yet, but I've recently started a collection of European Union flags

It does, and has been added!

[Kwaj]

I recently completed my full set of S3 legendaires:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=56771

[Giovanniland]

I recently completed my full set of S3 legendaires:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=56771

Congrats, I've added your name to the list of complete collections!

[Sundown experience]

I´m very proud to inform you, that my collection 'heavens' (https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=62714) meanwhile has beaten the 1000+ barrier by almost a hundred cards and will (hopefully) grow further...

[Hustlertwo]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=75289 The Unloved: A collection comprised entirely of cards featured in no other collection (at the time of them being put in here, at least). Currently trying to work through my cards I own to flesh it out. May start buying more if I finish that, I'll have to see. Currently 15 cards in there.

[Giovanniland]

Season 3, Update 14

Added:

• Andorra, Colombia, Laos, Monaco, Tanzania, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, and Tuvalu flag collections by Fotisdia
• "The Card Shark's Shark Cards" by Zalora-Bravo

Edited:

• Moved Sundown experience's "Heavens" collection to the Volume category since it has surpassed a thousand cards!
• Added Klaus Devestatorie to the list of people that collected all Season 3 epics

Not added:

• "The Unloved" by Hustlertwo for a reason already mentioned in the thread

[One Small Island]

Since there's nothing else to do for a few days; I figure I'll post this discussion here:

I think the 'volume collection' category should be removed.

There are two reasons for this:

First is that 1000 cards becomes less and less impressive as time goes on, and more and more cards are added to the game, more and more collections are going to meet the criteria, and eventually most, if not all, collections will hit the mark.

Second, and more important in my opinion, is that volume collection category makes the collection collection less user-friendly, and more difficult to navigate. Assuming that a person is not going to whip out their browser's search function, having to look in different places to see what collections already exist just makes it more confusing for the new person who is looking into getting into collection, and I imagine in might be quite disheartening to check the nature collection to see if someone is collecting cat cards, find no one, and then spend time collecting a fair number of cards only to be told you should have looked somewhere else instead.

[Joseon]

Since there's nothing else to do for a few days; I figure I'll post this discussion here:

I think the 'volume collection' category should be removed.

There are two reasons for this:

First is that 1000 cards becomes less and less impressive as time goes on, and more and more cards are added to the game, more and more collections are going to meet the criteria, and eventually most, if not all, collections will hit the mark.

Second, and more important in my opinion, is that volume collection category makes the collection collection less user-friendly, and more difficult to navigate. Assuming that a person is not going to whip out their browser's search function, having to look in different places to see what collections already exist just makes it more confusing for the new person who is looking into getting into collection, and I imagine in might be quite disheartening to check the nature collection to see if someone is collecting cat cards, find no one, and then spend time collecting a fair number of cards only to be told you should have looked somewhere else instead.

Well, and then there's the fact that some volume collections are just plain boring. One can only look at one copy of a card endlessly repeated so many times.