Old OP content:
(Link to the rough draft for the new OP here)
ANNOUNCEMENT (UPDATE): The old thread was nearing its 500-page cap, especially with the rate everyone was posting. So, for this new iteration of the Vapor OOC thread, we're going to need some rules. I can't call them "new" rules because they've always been assumed, but they were ignored often enough to need to be put into writing.
1. WE ARE CLOSED. Yes, this closure is temporary, but it is indefinite. We are waiting to start a particular RP about colonization to start before we open back up again. If you are a prospective member, do not apply, you will be rejected. If you are a current member, do not invite any new nations, they will be rejected. We will reopen after we start the colonization thread. You may check back in a while, but keep in mind it may be a long while.
2. Please cut down on the spam, the threadjacking, and the general chatting. There was a lot of that in the old thread, which is why it was not uncommon for us to post 10+ pages of OOC in a single day and why we had to start a third OOC thread so soon. Take the off-topic, non Vapor-related discussions and spam either to TG or to the Watercooler subforum on the wiki (under "Community") -- that's what it's for. Spamming and trolling will not be tolerated.
3. There was an awful lot of flaming and flamebaiting in the old thread. There's always room for healthy debate, but let's be mature and respectful so we can all have fun.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Unfortunately, due to a current shortage of land on the map and a desire by some of the nations of Vapor to do a colonization RP, the region is temporarily CLOSED to new nations.
NOTE: Whenever you post any sort of reference information, be it map(s), military/tech data, character bio(s)/pic(s), new nation app(s), etc., please include the word PANDA somewhere in the post so that it can be easily located for archiving and/or referencing. For battle plans, please include the word ALBATROSS. Also, all maps and images are to be assumed current in 1885, unless otherwise specified.
Greetings, I am Fanaglia, "Co-OP" and Map Mistress of Vapor. After discussing the matter with Wirbel, the region founder, we decided that we should create a new OOC thread with myself as the OP, to make updating things like the map and the National Info Table more easy. If you need to check the old threads for reference purposes, this is the original and this is the second one.
Vapor is a steampunk RP group, as well as a region. The world we have created for ourselves is semi-realistic, though some fantasy tech is allowed.
Our story begins with an international conference on a continental railway system, hosted in Ticciano, Fanaglia, in 1885. Of course, as you should all know, time is not a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey...stuff. Therefore, our narrative at any given time may be taking place in 1885, 1910, 1935, 1795, or whenever happens to suit our fancy (list of active and past RPs below). We have also agreed on a natural progression from steampunk to diesel/decopunk or even atompunk, depending on what year we're RPing in at that time.
Latest map
(Updated 11/8/13)
The map below is somewhat outdated, but features hot pink and bright red shapes in the Imogen Ocean south of Cyprum Xecuii. These are the scale-sized shapes of the RL nations of Costa Rica and Mongolia, respectively. Note that their presence is for reference purposes only. Also below is a slightly-outdated view of the Vapor world from another angle, with the savage continent Oulen at its center.
NEW NATION APPLICATION
Please fill out the form in the box, as well as draw a claim on the world map using your choice of image editing software.
World Map Here
Tips for nations new to Vapor, courtesy of Inoroth:
REGIONAL RPS
Miscellaneous Reference Section
Apparently, individual posts may not exceed 60,000 characters. Pat yourselves on the back, guys -- we did it! Therefore, this entire section has had to be moved out of the OP and into a regular old post, which is just below.
ANNOUNCEMENT (UPDATE): The old thread was nearing its 500-page cap, especially with the rate everyone was posting. So, for this new iteration of the Vapor OOC thread, we're going to need some rules. I can't call them "new" rules because they've always been assumed, but they were ignored often enough to need to be put into writing.
1. WE ARE CLOSED. Yes, this closure is temporary, but it is indefinite. We are waiting to start a particular RP about colonization to start before we open back up again. If you are a prospective member, do not apply, you will be rejected. If you are a current member, do not invite any new nations, they will be rejected. We will reopen after we start the colonization thread. You may check back in a while, but keep in mind it may be a long while.
2. Please cut down on the spam, the threadjacking, and the general chatting. There was a lot of that in the old thread, which is why it was not uncommon for us to post 10+ pages of OOC in a single day and why we had to start a third OOC thread so soon. Take the off-topic, non Vapor-related discussions and spam either to TG or to the Watercooler subforum on the wiki (under "Community") -- that's what it's for. Spamming and trolling will not be tolerated.
3. There was an awful lot of flaming and flamebaiting in the old thread. There's always room for healthy debate, but let's be mature and respectful so we can all have fun.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Unfortunately, due to a current shortage of land on the map and a desire by some of the nations of Vapor to do a colonization RP, the region is temporarily CLOSED to new nations.
NOTE: Whenever you post any sort of reference information, be it map(s), military/tech data, character bio(s)/pic(s), new nation app(s), etc., please include the word PANDA somewhere in the post so that it can be easily located for archiving and/or referencing. For battle plans, please include the word ALBATROSS. Also, all maps and images are to be assumed current in 1885, unless otherwise specified.
Greetings, I am Fanaglia, "Co-OP" and Map Mistress of Vapor. After discussing the matter with Wirbel, the region founder, we decided that we should create a new OOC thread with myself as the OP, to make updating things like the map and the National Info Table more easy. If you need to check the old threads for reference purposes, this is the original and this is the second one.
Vapor is a steampunk RP group, as well as a region. The world we have created for ourselves is semi-realistic, though some fantasy tech is allowed.
Our story begins with an international conference on a continental railway system, hosted in Ticciano, Fanaglia, in 1885. Of course, as you should all know, time is not a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey...stuff. Therefore, our narrative at any given time may be taking place in 1885, 1910, 1935, 1795, or whenever happens to suit our fancy (list of active and past RPs below). We have also agreed on a natural progression from steampunk to diesel/decopunk or even atompunk, depending on what year we're RPing in at that time.
Latest map
(Updated 11/8/13)
The map below is somewhat outdated, but features hot pink and bright red shapes in the Imogen Ocean south of Cyprum Xecuii. These are the scale-sized shapes of the RL nations of Costa Rica and Mongolia, respectively. Note that their presence is for reference purposes only. Also below is a slightly-outdated view of the Vapor world from another angle, with the savage continent Oulen at its center.
Updated 11/8/13
Nation Name | Government Type | Name/Title of Leader | Language(s) | Land Area/Pop. |
The Kingdom of Cygnar | Monarchy | King Leto Raelthorne | de jure: Cygnaran de facto: Cygnaran, German, English | 7,252,000 km2 68.9 million |
The Utilitarian State of Cyprum Xecuii | People's Dictatorship | Autarchess Nozumu Xecus | de jure: Xecui de facto: English, Japanese | 8,500,000 km2 279 million |
The Holy Kingdom of Dalruanazkal | Constitutional Monarchy Council republic Theocracy | King Maruduk-izkur IV | de jure: Dalruanazkalian de facto: English, French | 3,313,155.5 km2 173 million |
The Kingdom of Fanaglia | Absolute Monarchy | Queen Autumn | de jure: French, English de facto: Italian, German, Polish | 2,587,324 km2 268.4 million |
Gratia Infinita | Theocratic Oligarchy | Vocator Peter Agelastus | de jure: Latin de facto: Latin, English | ??? km2 20 million |
Aristocratic States of Inesea | Socialist Republic | High Aristocra Formbi | de jure: Inesean de facto: Aristo, English, Cyrillic | ??? km2 58.5 million |
Kingdom of Inoroth | Monarchy | King (Il Re) Victor Emanuel Vinchero | de jure:Italian, English de facto: Italian, English, French, German | 3,692,927 km2 214.7 million |
The Kingdom of Averi (Italian Mafias) | Limited Monarchy | His Royal Majesty, King Shamus Septim II | de jure: Rhurdin de facto: Rhurdin, Vaelshi (Low lands, common rabble), Ielthi (highly educated) | ??? km2 59.9 million |
The Dominion of Mishmahig | Theocratic-dominated democracy | Archpriest Ferdinand Meza | de jure: English de facto: English, German, Italian | ??? km2 25 million |
(NuSheba) Nyuesiwa "The Black Isles" | Anarcho-Feudalism | N/A General Darrius Graza Grand Duchess Kho-Fe Weusi | de jure: none de facto: English, Ahi-Krio, Ake-Krio, Swahi | 1,246,700 km2 17.4 million |
Socialist State of Khamul (Pavlostani) | Socialist | Benign Dictator Pavel | de jure: English, Russian de facto: Russian | 886,000 km2 40 million |
The Greater Federal Empire of Servoth | Federal-Imperial Monarchy | Kaiser Krauss IX | de jure: German de facto: German, English, French, Italian | 2,052,061 km2 91.8 million |
The Socialist Kingdom of Sri Tschow | Absolute Monarchical Federal-Ministry | His Serene Highness, King of Kings, and Regent by God, King Kisuki Amano | de jure: Japanese, Chinese, Thai, English de facto: Khemr, German, Xecuiian, Sanskrit | 505,992 km2 14.3 million |
Kingdom of Vitzenburg | Absolute Monarchy | Kaiser Felix IV | de jure: German, English de facto: English, French, German, Danish | 2,040,000 km2 116.7 million |
The Rightful Queendom of Vjiay | Constitutional Monarchy | Queen Olivia II | de jure: Vjiayan, English de facto: Vjiayan, English | 1,842,802 km2 41 million |
The Holy Empire of Wirbel | Absolute Monarchy Empire | Emperor Otto von Adifikum | de jure: German de facto: Yiddish, English, Hebrew, German | 2,028,216 km2 73.8 million |
NEW NATION APPLICATION
Please fill out the form in the box, as well as draw a claim on the world map using your choice of image editing software.
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[b]Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Government type:[/b]
[b]Name and title of Nation Leader:[/b]
[b]Official language(s) ([i]de jure[/i]):[/b]
[b]Commonly spoken language(s) ([i]de facto[/i]):[/b]
[b]Est. land area:[/b]
[b]Est. population:[/b]
World Map Here
Tips for nations new to Vapor, courtesy of Inoroth:
Welcome to Vapor! Since I have kind of made myself an unofficial greeter here, I have created a sort of personal advice list for new RPer's once they fill out their app.
1.) Like the other's have said, you should lay a claim on the map by drawing the rough borders onto the map using microsoft paint or other comparable software. Then, post it back here, and Fanaglia, our region's 'Map Mistress' will work her magic and make your country seamlessly match the others.
2.) Go to the Opening Post (made by Fanaglia) and 'peruse' the active RP's. Don't read all the posts, just kinda get the gist of how we roll.
3.) While you're at it, check out the sections in the OP with theicons. These give you a general idea of of individual country's people, geography, relationships, armed forces, rulers, and so on.(currently, these are 'Demographics Charts', 'Maps', 'Alliances', 'Military Tech and Data', and 'Personal Dossiers')
4.) Ask Questions in the OOC. If there is something you don't get (especially abbreviations like V-land, Fan, Dal, RR Conference, EC, etc...). You might also ask for a brief synopsis of what has happened so far, and I'll post a brief synopsis/history in a minute.
5.) Start or join a 'Meet and Greet' Thread. There are all sorts of events that merit an international attendance, like your leader's... Funeral, Wedding, Coronation, Birth, Birthday, etc... You could also have things like... Technological Expos, Conferences, etc... You can be as creative as you want about it
6.) Post on one of our active threads. There are plenty of threads that could use another active RPer. I would recommend asking first though, because sometimes threads are too full and/or too far along to merit an new arrival.
7.) Get connected! Even the most powerful Nation needs friends, and you are more likely to find your groove (and to be noticed by everyone else) if you have friends. I would recommend allying with nations who are powerful (*COUGH like me, Inoroth COUGH*), who is at least moderately active (*COUGH COUGH again, like me COUGH*), and are friendly to your cause/share similar goals (*COUGH probably Inoroth COUGH*). All 'coughing' aside, you should really get some allies, the sooner the better.
TIP - Keep in mind that (most) people don't ally for nothing... they expect something in return. Make sure you are both clear on what the other is expecting, preferably in writing, so as to avoid confusion, suspicion, and accusations of lying later on. Some types of alliances might include: Trade Agreements, Mutual Support Treaties, Arms Deals, Joint Research Projects, BFF Alliances, and so on.
8.) Have fun, and stay active! If being in Vapor ain't fun, don't even bother joining!
That's about it. Hope you enjoy your time here with us in Vapor!
REGIONAL RPS
- Future RPs Being Prepared
(DO NOT POST YET)
1907 When Titans Clash (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1910 War - Active RPs
1869 Inesea's Civil War (Closed)
1889-1891 The Fall of Voerdeland (Semi-Closed - Vapor Only)
1899 The Melting Snows (Closed - Vapor Only)
1902 The Triumvirate (Semi-Closed - Vapor Only)
1903 Tarnost Campaign (Semi-Closed - Vapor Only)
1903 Sri-AMEN War (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1903 And they all Laughed (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1903 The First Amplector Conference (Semi-Closed - Vapor Only)
1906 Of Things To Come (Semi-Closed - Vapor Only)
1910 Mort Prix (non-canon) (Semi-Open)
1926 Life of Change (Closed)
1932 Reminiscence (Closed)
756-1967 A Pilgrimage Through Time (Semi-Open - Vapor only) - Finished/Dead
1885 Railway Dispute (Closed)
1885 Miteria-Inesea Conference (Closed)
1885 Eastern Conference (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1885 Fire and Madness (Open - Vapor Only)
1886 Funeral of a King (Open - Vapor Only)
1894 Dawn of Terror (Closed)
1898 The Grand Patriots' Gala (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1900 Vapor 1st Decennial World Expo (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1901 The Eastern Canal (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1901 Cygnarian Diplomatic Opening (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
1905 Economic Summit (Closed)
1906 Alternate Vapor: Magor (non-canon) (Semi-Open - Vapor Only)
Miscellaneous Reference Section
Apparently, individual posts may not exceed 60,000 characters. Pat yourselves on the back, guys -- we did it! Therefore, this entire section has had to be moved out of the OP and into a regular old post, which is just below.