World War RP Based on NS Stats (OOC/OPEN)

[Pan-Asiatic States]

I'm thinking of starting an RP based on Nation Stats; probably a war focused on conflict between Autocratic and Oppressive Regimes against Democratic and more Socialist ones.

The war would basically revolve around the three core statistics; that being Political Freedom, Civil Rights and Economy. Military technology would be based on Industry: Arms Manufacturing whilst quantity would be based on whether there is compulsory military service or not and population. This allows more veteran nations to have bigger influence on the war than smaller ones. I believe this is only fair, as statistically, they're more probable to have fought more wars in the past anyway; and have more than likely grown their military greater than newly independent ones. I've seen nations with a population of 6 million or so deploy 1 million units to invade a relatively small island on the IR forum; and this is simply riddiculous.

However, there are other ways to fight a war than just conventional warfare. Just as America may have been stronger militarily, but Vietnam successfully prevailed the conflict anyway. Low Civil Rights and/or high Political Freedom will result to nations being succeptible to public outcry. Corruption statistics could lead to easier assassination attempts, and so on.

The RP would basically be one big D&D game, with NS stats being virtual character sheets. Algorithms for the above are a WIP; any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. If this post gets enough positive responses, I'll make a Sign-up thread.

Also, this will more than likely include strictly MT-PMT tech only. Magic could be allowed I suppose, as long it isn't absurd. Besides, what use is a Fireball against an APACHE HELICOPTERRR

[RamsGates]

I think this is a great idea. I'll happily join if this is created. Maybe don't allow magic though, it is confusing on when it gets too powerful as spells can just increase in power as the RP goes on and it will just get ridicules.

[Pan-Asiatic States]

/Bump

[West Phoenicia]

The Confederate Kingdom of West Phoenicia would be interested in getting involved.

[Nationalist Siberai]

Tag for interest.

[Mont Saint-Michel]

Why can't I be both socialist and oppressive?

Either way, count me in.

[Rhinocera]

This seems like an interesting idea. I’d be interested in participating if you decide to proceed with it.

[Impericca]

My nation, Parensia, is intrested in this game.

OOC: I agree, magic would get way out of all logic or reason.

[Durzan]

(OOC: The Empire of Durzan would happily get involved in a World War Roleplay. The Empire of Durzan's primary specilization is in Space and Orbital warfare, as our response to many of our early issues involved supporting a strong economy, and an even stronger military focused upon space warfare. I am thinking near future type technology)

I, Doctor Doomsday, have painstakingly spent the last few years developing a strong economy to support an even stronger industrial war machine. I have long held control over an orbital fortress, capable of holding thousands of Orbital Shock Troopers which can be deployed anywhere in the world at a moments notice, and outfitting it with the latest anti-space, anti-air, and anti-planetary weaponry. Furthermore, my space station is backed up with an array of smaller space stations and spy satellites, each equipped with the latest surveillance and intelligence technology, and backed up with several rounds of Kinetic Bombardment Projectiles. We are capable of hitting any target upon the planet, be it with troops, fighters, or with bombardments.

Rest assured... although we are a largely peaceful nation, the Empire of Durzan is ready to strike at a moments notice in defense of ourselves and our allies, and should we be provoked, we shall not stop to crush all our enemies under our feet. You have been warned.

[Shwe Tu Colony]

I think this is a great idea. I'll happily join if this is created. Maybe don't allow magic though, it is confusing on when it gets too powerful as spells can just increase in power as the RP goes on and it will just get ridicules.

As a fantasy-tech nation whose spell-casting capabilities I've claimed are equal in power to future-tech technology, I'm living proof of this conjecture. Plus, there's no NS Stat that measures magical power, unless you want to use primitiveness or religiousness.

Also, this will more than likely include strictly MT-PMT tech only. Magic could be allowed I suppose, as long it isn't absurd. Besides, what use is a Fireball against an APACHE HELICOPTERRR

Well when you have Psytrine mages on your side who can summon a rain of fire or a barrage of fireballs, I suppose there is much use.

& before anyone asks, I'm not actually feeling like joining this roleplay, I'm just here to comment on these quotes.

[The Omniscient Creator of Korea]

Hey PAS, your old proxy war friend here, I would be interested in this. TG when it's go time.

[Durzan]

So, are we gonna do this or not?

[Scantarbia]

Looks interesting. Count me in if it's go time!

[Hansdeltania]

Interesting...

[Tethys 13]

My nation is probably way too futuristic for this, darn.

However, I find it odd that you've tied military technology solely to Arms Manufacturing rather than Defence Forces as well, since the Defence Forces is determined by "how advanced your defence forces are"

[Pan-Asiatic States]

Update: A couple of things have held me up for the past few days. I already have a draft for how to get the ball rolling though. Expect an OOC thread up in a few days. For now, I humbly ask for your patience.

[Raven Corps]

I have to say... I didn't expect a newer nation to suggest something like this lol

[Jebslund]

I think this is a great idea. I'll happily join if this is created. Maybe don't allow magic though, it is confusing on when it gets too powerful as spells can just increase in power as the RP goes on and it will just get ridicules.

As a fantasy-tech nation whose spell-casting capabilities I've claimed are equal in power to future-tech technology, I'm living proof of this conjecture. Plus, there's no NS Stat that measures magical power, unless you want to use primitiveness or religiousness.

Also, this will more than likely include strictly MT-PMT tech only. Magic could be allowed I suppose, as long it isn't absurd. Besides, what use is a Fireball against an APACHE HELICOPTERRR

Well when you have Psytrine mages on your side who can summon a rain of fire or a barrage of fireballs, I suppose there is much use.

& before anyone asks, I'm not actually feeling like joining this roleplay, I'm just here to comment on these quotes.

What use is a fireball? Depends on the size, temperature, and duration, though, realistically, you'd want to save the fire for infantry and use lightning- and/or storm-based spells on helicopters. Distance and who sees who/who fires first are also factors. People act like firearms are invincible in combat, but the fact of the matter is that optimal range is a thing, and that optimal range includes a *minimum* range, too.

As for a nation of six million sending in one million troops, consider that, if a nation has compulsory service, a military culture, and a policy of allowing women to serve, a significant enough portion of able-bodied adults would be in the service that I don't doubt they could have a sixth of their population in service, seeing as that'd be somewhere between half and a third of their adult population, which, with enough military spending, is doable. The reason it's not usually done IRL has more to do with most places not practising conscription and most cultures not being so militarily-centered, as well as budget issues.

Also not necessarily joining.

[Soviet Lestland]

That would be pretty awesome. I would also join.

[Pan-Asiatic States]

I have to say... I didn't expect a newer nation to suggest something like this lol

I've been playing Nation States on and off with different countries before I settled with this one.
I.E, Bagumrepublika. (Which died of inactivity)

[Raven Corps]

On a good day a nation of 6 million could only support about 10% of its able bodied population for military service since you still need a led bodied people to farm food, build buildings, man hospitals,etc....

[Vrijstaat Limburg]

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[Byshel]

The Dominion of Byshel would happily join. Ready whenever it starts.

[Rhinocera]

Glad this didn’t die before it started

[West Leas Oros]

Always ready to join!