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[Shanix]

Take 'em at a young age.
Then bring them to one facility, then have them "Kidnapped" to another. You reveal that you "saved" them from the first facility from your enemies.

[Garrettopia (Ancient)]

k so ive been on here for a little more than a week and i still dont know how roleplaying war works, could u plz explain it?

[Yohannes]

k so ive been on here for a little more than a week and i still dont know how roleplaying war works, could u plz explain it?

It works by part co-operation with your fellow roleplayers (others) and the will to initiate and write a good story in NationStates.

Roleplaying in NationStates is not the same as Empires: Total War or Europa Universalis III nor Hearts of Iron III. We are here to roleplay, have fun and write awesome stories with one another, and not to compete with one another economically, diplomatically and militarily, in the sense that we must not destroy the others by necessity as that is not the way to roleplay.

[Lubyak]

k so ive been on here for a little more than a week and i still dont know how roleplaying war works, could u plz explain it?

As Yohannes said, perhaps the most important lesson you can get about NS Military RP is that the objective of the RP is not for you to 'win'. It is to tell a story. If that story ends with you winning, then that's great, but if that story ends with you losing, that is also great, as long as the story is told well. Others can tell you about how to realistically RP a war, and other such things, but I'd still say that even before realism comes the telling of a good story.

[Eretz Chofshi]

What is the policy on bio weapons? When does a country get them, when is it appropriate to use them etc. this is assuming we are doing a mt or pmt war.

[Shanix]

What is the policy on bio weapons? When does a country get them, when is it appropriate to use them etc. this is assuming we are doing a mt or pmt war.

Assuming MT/PMT War?

Are you in the WA? If yes, then you basically (Someone call in a specialist and correct me) either can't have them, or can't use them.

However, if you're free like myself, make 'em yourself. If you can't make 'em, find someone who did, and talk tech with them, try to get the specs/tech for it.

Appropriate to use 'em, however...Well, a Chemical attack on high-population density areas can, very easily, eliminate a nation from play. They make a good first strike use. At the same time, they can be used to slow, or stop, a campaign advance (Give 'em a city, let them get in there, then absolutely destroy it with a biological containment). And finally, they can save you as a last ditch effort to save yourself.

A biological weapon can be used at any point, however, I would not reccomend using them. Because they bring in so many variables and things that make warfare so tedious to describe that...eh. But if you want, I doubt they won't retaliate for it.

[Garrettopia (Ancient)]

k so ive been on here for a little more than a week and i still dont know how roleplaying war works, could u plz explain it?

It works by part co-operation with your fellow roleplayers (others) and the will to initiate and write a good story in NationStates.

Roleplaying in NationStates is not the same as Empires: Total War or Europa Universalis III nor Hearts of Iron III. We are here to roleplay, have fun and write awesome stories with one another, and not to compete with one another economically, diplomatically and militarily, in the sense that we must not destroy the others by necessity as that is not the way to roleplay.

Could you give an example if it is not too much to ask?

[Dukopolious]

What is the policy on bio weapons? When does a country get them, when is it appropriate to use them etc. this is assuming we are doing a mt or pmt war.

Are you in the WA? If yes, then you basically (Someone call in a specialist and correct me) either can't have them, or can't use them.

Not to call myself a specialist, but I'd lik to point out the possession and use of Chemical Biological and Nuclear weapons is currently legal... Although if the hippies have there way it wont be for long

[Oseato]

What is the policy on bio weapons? When does a country get them, when is it appropriate to use them etc. this is assuming we are doing a mt or pmt war.

You can use them from day one, technically. Nuclear weapons I believe some people say you should wait a certain amount of time, but chemical weapons are fairly common and easy to access for even poor small countries. It is important to note that unless you really want to, you don't have to RP WA regulations on your country and thus aren't bound by its resolutions in your RP. So have fun, so long as you're doing it reasonably and working with the people you are RPing with.

[Yohannes]

Could you give an example if it is not too much to ask?

Sure.

Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=82738

Then tell me what you think?

[Garrettopia (Ancient)]

Could you give an example if it is not too much to ask?

Sure.

Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=82738

Then tell me what you think?

Oh so its storytelling by each player

[Kylarnatia]

Sure. :)

Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=82738

Then tell me what you think?

Oh so its storytelling by each player

Not to interject on Yohannes here, but yes, at the end of the day :)

[Dorlania]

Question, is this a good first RP OP?

It was a clear, cool April day along the Riverian, Dorlanian border. Of course ignoring the many troops that faced each other across the buffer zone. The series of trench works around both sides of the zone. Seven miles behind the lines layed the city of Borvik,  General Almonov Peroic looked over the map, sitting patiently for the message from the Ministry of War to proceed over the border into Riveria
"Yes my lord? Oh, of course. I shall mobilise the 23rd division. Within five days I shall have all three divisions stationed along the border ready to advance. Of course, goodbye, my lord"

On a wireless interface a message was sent to all commanders along the front, to be prepared by nightfall to advance by morning. Within a few days the province that escaped, declared itself independent and spit in the the fatherland's face shall soon be brought back in the reich, war-torn or not

[Yohannes]

It was a clear, cool April day along the Riveria-Dorlanian border.

Notwithstanding the sound and commotion of innumerable troops which faced one another’s ever-lingering gaze across the buffer zone. The series of trench was amalgamated all around both sides of the restricted zone, extending as far as the eyes can see. Seven miles behind the immediate front and secondary line was the important city of Borvik. It was an imperative strategic prize; something of an initiative one must accomplish, or perhaps not.

General Almonov Peroic, eyes fixated, carefully looked over the map laid upon the small wooden desk, sitting patiently for none other but the intended message from his strategic command superior, and that of the War Ministry. Its arrival would be the sign for the designated formations, unsubordinated under his command to proceed over the border with all due haste.

His heart pounded violently; a repetitive ritual one may neither underestimate nor suppress easily. Peroic knew what was at stake.

The sound of war has arrived.

"And shall we enter Riveria..."

The [insert his physical characteristics here] General gaze at the sky above, yet his mind was detached somewhere far, far away from home.

[Try to put something here, perhaps an introduction of your Army Command and how it function organisation wise, especially in relation to General Almonov Peroic]

"Indeed..."

"As you command, my Lord.."

The order has arrived, permission has been granted. Strategic mobilisation of the twenty-third Division would have seen its imposing, grand assembly of personnel, support formations and attached auxiliaries throughout its designated border. From here onward, Peroic estimated that the Division would advance into its attached, specific objective.

On that very same day, an identical wireless interface message was sent to all commanders along the front. The objective was clear; an advancement by morning throughout the front's embrace. Such was not to be underestimated, for in a few days' time, the province that has once escaped the Fatherland's embrace shall be brought back to its rightful place.

War-torn or not.

[Edit: Try to give us a bit of information about the ultimate objective at hand, and perhaps a bit more information about the background of your soon-to-be-not-independent target]

[Dorlania]

Damn, I'll go back and add a few more things to it, but thank you for the input

[Yohannes]

No worries.

That was a very quick hand-job by me though, so there will be, without a doubt, some typos here and there. Therefore I recommend that you don't follow it word-to-word, and try to check your OP through Microsoft Words for spell-checking, etc.

Anywho, I am glad that your basic idea is quite nice in itself. I like the central plot of your OP; it was up to the point and clear. Also, I want to stress this fact; Length = / = Quality. For your OP, I believe that it will be best if you use the up-to-the-point style, and don't extend your OP length too much, because you're trying to attract other roleplayers to post in your thread.

Anywho, good luck bro

[Dorlania]

No worries.

That was a very quick hand-job by me though, so there will be, without a doubt, some typos here and there. Therefore I recommend that you don't follow it word-to-word, and try to check your OP through Microsoft Words for spell-checking, etc.

Anywho, I am glad that your basic idea is quite nice in itself. I like the central plot of your OP; it was up to the point and clear. Also, I want to stress this fact; Length = / = Quality. For your OP, I believe that it will be best if you use the up-to-the-point style, and don't extend your OP length too much, because you're trying to attract other roleplayers to post in your thread.

Anywho, good luck bro

Thank you, it is a bit long, but far more in depth and interesting and offers a bit more of a story to tell, and thank you also for the luck

[Dorlania]

New one

It was a clear, cool April day along the Riverian, Dorlanian border. Of course ignoring the many troops that faced each other across the buffer zone. The series of trench works around both sides of the zone, winding like a snake stalking its prey. The buffer zone however, was calm and slightly disturbing.

Seven miles behind the lines layed the city of Borvik, sleepy and quiet, but important none-less.  General Almonov Peroic, with his dull, worn eyes looking over a map along a simple table
at the Alkavi province military HQ worrying, knowing what was about to be told to him, the  message from the Ministry of War to proceed over the border into Riveria.

  He began to sweat, his eyes darted to the phone, his hands becoming weak, breathing became hard, but his gained the courage to pick up the phone
"Yes....yes my lord? Oh, of...of course. I shall mobilise the 23rd division. Within five days I shall have all three divisions stationed along the border ready to advance. I promise my very word of
it, as general of the military forces of the Province of Alkavi. Yes, of course, goodbye, my lord.
You shall not be dissapointed"

On a wireless interface a message was sent to all commanders along the front, to be prepared by nightfall to advance by morning. The very order made him exicited. The very thought of so many men, tanks, artillery and many over things fighting for the  fatherland was intoxicating. 

 Within a few days the province that escaped, taking advantage of the civil war in the 70's. Declared itself independent, and spit in the the fatherland's face with a smirk, shall soon be brought back in the reich with an iron boot. War-torn or not

[Arkania 5]

All right, so I'm playing a country with the same ideology and look as the Necrons(I made them non-humanoids). Everything else is the same only in name. (Monoliths, Doomsday Arks)

My question is, what countries would they support, and would they give any sort of aid?

[Milograd]

All right, so I'm playing a country with the same ideology and look as the Necrons(I made them non-humanoids). Everything else is the same only in name. (Monoliths, Doomsday Arks)

My question is, what countries would they support, and would they give any sort of aid?

To be honest, that is a question that only you can answer.

[Azadliq]

I'm considering running a rp where my nation is in a civil war. Would that belong in II or NS?

[Santheres]

I'm considering running a rp where my nation is in a civil war. Would that belong in II or NS?

Either forum would be fine, so just pick the one whose community you prefer. Or don't, if you'd like to try the other one.

[United Warrisons]

I'm considering running a rp where my nation is in a civil war. Would that belong in II or NS?

Depends, right now you can put your RP in both International Incidents and NS since your RP features your nation as well as featuring other nations in war (At least I think civil wars will sometimes lead to an intervention from another nation), making it belong to NS as well. But if the RP is something like, let's say, a dozen men in your nation are terrorists and are killing each other, then that certainly belongs in II.

[Kylarnatia]

I'm considering running a rp where my nation is in a civil war. Would that belong in II or NS?

Either forum would be fine, so just pick the one whose community you prefer. Or don't, if you'd like to try the other one.

I'd say it defiantly belongs in II, because it is a conflict. I believe NS is mostly a place for casual character roleplays, regal balls, even state visits etc. etc.

[Milograd]

Either forum would be fine, so just pick the one whose community you prefer. Or don't, if you'd like to try the other one.

I'd say it defiantly belongs in II, because it is a conflict. I believe NS is mostly a place for casual character roleplays, regal balls, even state visits etc. etc.

It can be in either NS or II, and which forum one uses for such is really a matter of preference; you can RP conflict in NS. You can also do a conflict roleplay, of course, in II. Santheres is correct.