This RP is a Sandbox Medieval civilization RP ( as the title clearly says). For those of you whom may not be confused with this summary, allow me to explain: this world will be created via the apps and ideas of the participants, with the only restrictions being that technology be around the medieval era and that this remains low fantasy ( you can have oracles and sorcerers, but no mythical creatures). As an example, say you place your app as a nation in the south eastern most point on the map and detailed how it was a desert like region. That part of the world would now be considered desert like from now on, and future apps of other players would have to reflect this. Note, that this continent does not have an official name; this being because your civilization will call it something different than say the neighbor one ( this may change in the future, depending on the gameplay).
Along with terrain being affected by your apps, you will be able to create an entire civilization ( with details regarding religion, culture, tradition, and history being included) from scratch.
This is a nation/adventure RP, meaning that the intention of this RP is for yours and other nations to partake in shaping the history of this continent ( war, trade, marry, and convert other nations). You shall be playing as the leader/s of your nation and shall simulate your nations action; an example of this is done in the spoiler below.
I am hoping for an incredibly detailed and riveting RP, the feel of which resembles and epic story or simply magnificent history. I would ask that you help me make it so.
* This continent is roughly the size of Africa
Rules:
1. General NS Rules of play
2. You shall make no startling jump in technological advancement without my personally expressed permission
3. Your posts must not show significant amounts of time gone by. You cannot say, for example, that you marched your army from one end of the map to the other in only 1-2 posts. Significant travel ( and action) requires a linear progression of posts to show the plausible movement of time.
4. I want this to be a serious RP, so I would prefer that IC posts be made in a conservative and appropriate manner ( I do not want to read about your leader doing bungee jumping off of a cliff.) This is not to say, however, that you are not permitted from writing gruesome things; this era in time was known for it's brutality, so to show this is more than acceptable ( again, so long as it is done in an appropriate manner).
5. You may not write the actions or dialogue of another player for that player.
6. A continuation of 5: battles will inevitably occur between player controlled groups; when this happens, you will show your army committing an action, and waiting for the enemy army to respond.
7. If you are defeated in battle, or in a situation that almost certainly spells defeat, please lose gracefully. Sore losers and deus ex machina will not be appreciated or tolerated.
8. I writing of a high quality, and of no less than two paragraphs. The exception being conversations.
9. You are permitted to sim the actions of unimportant NPC characters.
10. I am supreme in all OOC and IC regards, my word is law and I retain the right to kick out or deny any application.
* In regards to magic and it's usage in this world: magic does indeed exist, but in a limited manner. Magic users are rare, and retain limited powers ( these users and limits will be dictated by you). As an example: civilization A posses 10 men known augurs, whom can read the minds of people in their presence, and civilization B posses 30 shamans whom can bend the wills of most local life.
ACCEPTED LIST
Yahghil/ sky blue - GAU
Patrida/ orange - Esselman
Maro/ yellow - Hungary
L'Empire du Soleil Levant/ dark blue - alouite
Abilion/ lime - Cuprum
Marhusreik/ green - Austria
Hir Gwydh/ emerald green - Georges
Prador/ purple - albertae
Swy Kipwu ab Fatxosweo /light purple - forsworn
Sverige / bluish gray - Wessex
Civilization APP
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Civilization name ( in native language):
Language name:
Nation on map ( Make it relatively small. Make it a different color than other player colors):
Capital ( if any):
Leader/s and title:
Religion ( if any) name:
General rundown of mythology ( must be at least 1 paragraph):
Afterlife ( if any) description:
god/s?:
Demons/Devils?:
Religious Human leaders?
Commandments ( things that this religion demands of it's followers?):
Holidays ( what are they called, what are they about, when):
Customs:
Gender roles;
Family structure:
Fashion:
How and or when does one reach adulthood?:
Marriage ( is it voluntary or arranged?):
Music ( give some favored instruments, a song if you want!):
Most important virtue in life ( Ex: Pious, honorable, knowledgeable, devout, ect.):
Terrain/s present in nation ( where?):
Agriculture, fishing, hunting; which is the most prominent source of food in your civ?:
(Only agriculture) tell how bountiful your harvests are and what crops you mostly grow:
(Exchange system) how are items bought and sold in your civ ( Ex: money, bargains, credit etc.):
Number of people living in your civ:
Nomadic or stationary:
Does slavery exist ( if so, how many slaves are there? How many freeman are there?):
Describe ( or provide a picture) the appearance of your average male and female citizen:
How many soldiers do you have ( no more than 16th of your population, the more troops you have, the harder it will be on your nations welfare when they are deployed):
Political System ( how is your civ ruled):
Main mode of travel:
What powers do your civs' leader/s posses; how do they gain power?:
Distinct Caste ( classes) in your society?:
( Optional) flaws inherent in your society ( For example, infighting or class tensions):
History of your civ ( be as detailed as possible. The more you write the better!):
( only if you want magic users) Magic Users ( What are they called, how many of them are there? What are their powers? Give a general description of them):
IC: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic ... 1&t=375213