New Civilizations [OOC | Open]

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Alright, change of plans. There is no way the king of Thebes will have heard enough of Bruno to trust him. On to plan B: I'm going to start a bank.

G, does the Imperium have a functional banking system yet? Having a banking system requires quite a bit of complex legalese to pull off.

Does that mean this world of ours already has coinage?

'The world' is a hugely diverse place, so you probably can't make a generalised statement about that. Egypt developed the concept of money pretty early on, paying mostly in silver deben. Perhaps not coinage per se, because a centralised currency would not catch on until the Roman Empire and later the renaissance, but paying with gold and silver could be possible. However, banking is possible without coinage, as everything can be banked. Grain, storage, animals... You can make a banking system basically around everything. I'm probably going to start with grain, since that idea already existed at the time.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Hey Arulean? Two notes about your post.

1) It is aggressively unlikely that whatever native group occupied your location in this far period of prehistory called the body of water we know today as the Chesapeake, well, the Chesapeake. That will need to be changed- realistically, your lad should probably have a harder time figuring out where he is, at least for a while.

2) I point you to Rule 5 of our charming RP, specifically this phrase: "Neolithic people were ignorant, not stupid." If you walk up to a man in antiquity, even if your skin looks different than that they have seen before, and start condemning their belief systems as wrong and extolling yourself as a divine being to be obeyed... you're probably going to get a spear in the face, not reverence and worship. Neolithic people, even in North America (where relative ethnic homogeneity can be argued to have existed) would have been broadly aware that people look different at times. They won't abandon the beliefs of their forefathers and kin on the say-so of a naked raving man.

Ah, well I'm proven wrong then. But I'm still thinking of some general religious conflict in the area. Just entertaining the idea, nothing set in stone yet.

Sure, that's definitely within the realm of possibility.

(Full Name): Gracie Probst Ellens
(Age): 20-Years-Old
(Appearance): An acceptable reference?
(Height and Weight): 5'9" and 132lbs
(Religion): N/A (Atheist?)
(Field of Expertise): N/A
(Skills and Strengths):
- Boxer
- Gun Nut
- Amateur Survivalist
- Amateur Mason
(Weaknesses):
- Aggressive and Short-Tempered (Bad Mood)
- Laid Back and Sarcastic (Good Mood)
- Vegetarian
- Reckless
(Where in the world are you landing?): East Paraguay (Rainforest)
(RP Sample): Is this okay?

Sure, this looks good. Happily accepted, though I would note that I frown on OOC notes in IC threads- please do not use them in this roleplay, thanks!

Alright, change of plans. There is no way the king of Thebes will have heard enough of Bruno to trust him. On to plan B: I'm going to start a bank.

G, does the Imperium have a functional banking system yet? Having a banking system requires quite a bit of complex legalese to pull off.

In a word? No*.

*: A psuedo-banking system exists in the form of Administratum paymasters, who honor the "letters of credit" that are requests for payroll distribution from the various entities of the Imperial military on a local level. There also exists the redemptive nature of Imperial currency, which is nominally (read: not) backed by grain andor flour, though the right of redemption these days only applies to active military personnel, and is limited to fairly low "withdrawals" on a weekly/monthly basis.

So, as I said, in a word, no.

[The Holy Dominion of Inesea]

How is the glassmaking industry in the Imperium doing?

[Arulean States]

Hey Arulean? Two notes about your post.

1) It is aggressively unlikely that whatever native group occupied your location in this far period of prehistory called the body of water we know today as the Chesapeake, well, the Chesapeake. That will need to be changed- realistically, your lad should probably have a harder time figuring out where he is, at least for a while.

2) I point you to Rule 5 of our charming RP, specifically this phrase: "Neolithic people were ignorant, not stupid." If you walk up to a man in antiquity, even if your skin looks different than that they have seen before, and start condemning their belief systems as wrong and extolling yourself as a divine being to be obeyed... you're probably going to get a spear in the face, not reverence and worship. Neolithic people, even in North America (where relative ethnic homogeneity can be argued to have existed) would have been broadly aware that people look different at times. They won't abandon the beliefs of their forefathers and kin on the say-so of a naked raving man.

Hi, just wanted to respond to this and clarify a bit,
1. I call in the Chesapeake because that’s how I interpreted the “being fluent in every language” rule to be. Obviously they don’t call it the Chesapeake in their native language but as I understand it, it is the Chesapeake. I know that’s not how language works, and that they’d have no way of conveying that their body of water is the same body of water that I know, but I just did that for narrative clarity. If you need me too, I can go back and edit my first post. Looking back, I don’t really love it so I think I was going to do that anyway.

2. I understand that point. I really do need to establish myself better. I’ll fix it when I redo the post. But I’d like to clarify that I wasn’t condemning their belief system as wrong. I was merely giving them an interpretation of their belief system through a Judaic lense. I didn’t see it ever becoming something resembling Judaism, but more like proto-Judaic animism. In regard to the treating me like a divine, I’ll try to clarify that they don’t outright believe me, but that they aren’t willing to take the chance that I actually am sent by the heavens. In coming posts, I’ll doing more to help establish my status as divine. But again, I see your point. I’ll go back and edit the first post after I’m done with classes for the day. I wasn’t really happy with how it turned out.
Thanks for the feedback. I knew there was something off but I wasn’t quite sure what it was because I was tired but now that I’ve gotten some rest, I can see that you are correct. I’ll have corrections and another post up later today.

On another note, how quickly does time pass between posts? Is there a standard or is it up to the individual author?

[G-Tech Corporation]

How is the glassmaking industry in the Imperium doing?

Of dubious caliber, likely. I think I mentioned glassblowing and soda-lime glass many months ago OOCly, but I haven't touched on it since then. I assume there are some enterprises turning out various grades of both window glass and miscellaneous, mainly via blowing or floating. That's about the extent of my knowledge of the subject, and hence the limit of Viktor's knowledge, though there may have been some NPC innovations in the last ~seven decades.

Hi,

Hi!

On another note, how quickly does time pass between posts? Is there a standard or is it up to the individual author?

It depends, really. In categorical terms I prefer posts be between a day or three and a month or two, but anywhere within that range is purely personal discretion. You, for instance, might want to stick to days for a while, due to how important your early interactions and reactions will be. Anything longer than two months I would usually like to sign off on, and timeskips of a year or more will likely not be approved unless the entire RP is doing them.

[Holy Tedalonia]

How is the glassmaking industry in the Imperium doing?

Of dubious caliber, likely. I think I mentioned glassblowing and soda-lime glass many months ago OOCly, but I haven't touched on it since then. I assume there are some enterprises turning out various grades of both window glass and miscellaneous, mainly via blowing or floating. That's about the extent of my knowledge of the subject, and hence the limit of Viktor's knowledge, though there may have been some NPC innovations in the last ~seven decades.

Hi,

Hi!

On another note, how quickly does time pass between posts? Is there a standard or is it up to the individual author?

It depends, really. In categorical terms I prefer posts be between a day or three and a month or two, but anywhere within that range is purely personal discretion. You, for instance, might want to stick to days for a while, due to how important your early interactions and reactions will be. Anything longer than two months I would usually like to sign off on, and timeskips of a year or more will likely not be approved unless the entire RP is doing them.

Speaking of innovations. Has any npc kingdoms formed?

I mean they ought to by now.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Of dubious caliber, likely. I think I mentioned glassblowing and soda-lime glass many months ago OOCly, but I haven't touched on it since then. I assume there are some enterprises turning out various grades of both window glass and miscellaneous, mainly via blowing or floating. That's about the extent of my knowledge of the subject, and hence the limit of Viktor's knowledge, though there may have been some NPC innovations in the last ~seven decades.



Hi!



It depends, really. In categorical terms I prefer posts be between a day or three and a month or two, but anywhere within that range is purely personal discretion. You, for instance, might want to stick to days for a while, due to how important your early interactions and reactions will be. Anything longer than two months I would usually like to sign off on, and timeskips of a year or more will likely not be approved unless the entire RP is doing them.

Speaking of innovations. Has any npc kingdoms formed?

I mean they ought to by now.

There have been NPC kingdoms in places like Rhone etc., if you haven't noticed.

Formally, from discussions ages ago, I've been planning to add NPCs in 2900, but expansion from PCs has swallowed most of the planned kingdoms.

You'll see though, the next timeskip will be interesting.

[Ulls]

Speaking of innovations. Has any npc kingdoms formed?

I mean they ought to by now.

There have been NPC kingdoms in places like Rhone etc., if you haven't noticed.

Formally, from discussions ages ago, I've been planning to add NPCs in 2900, but expansion from PCs has swallowed most of the planned kingdoms.

You'll see though, the next timeskip will be interesting.

Would Ego be old enough to start having some pop up other than the Bison Chasers?

[G-Tech Corporation]

There have been NPC kingdoms in places like Rhone etc., if you haven't noticed.

Formally, from discussions ages ago, I've been planning to add NPCs in 2900, but expansion from PCs has swallowed most of the planned kingdoms.

You'll see though, the next timeskip will be interesting.

Would Ego be old enough to start having some pop up other than the Bison Chasers?

Not really, no. And the Bison Chasers are more of a culture than a kingdom or polity.

[Holy Tedalonia]

Speaking of innovations. Has any npc kingdoms formed?

I mean they ought to by now.

There have been NPC kingdoms in places like Rhone etc., if you haven't noticed.

Formally, from discussions ages ago, I've been planning to add NPCs in 2900, but expansion from PCs has swallowed most of the planned kingdoms.

You'll see though, the next timeskip will be interesting.

thx.

Anyways wondering can you telegram me 1 of the Spanish kingdoms innovating if it's going to start in Barcelona or wherever I end up, since I'm going to end up there this decade it might be prevalent mentioning any additional legalism or law developments as well as technological improvements.

I'm not asking you to let me cheat, but if my char is going to influence the soon to be kingdom it might be reasonable to display some development or something close to that.

[G-Tech Corporation]

There have been NPC kingdoms in places like Rhone etc., if you haven't noticed.

Formally, from discussions ages ago, I've been planning to add NPCs in 2900, but expansion from PCs has swallowed most of the planned kingdoms.

You'll see though, the next timeskip will be interesting.

thx.

Anyways wondering can you telegram me 1 of the Spanish kingdoms innovating if it's going to start in Barcelona or wherever I end up, since I'm going to end up there this decade it might be prevalent mentioning any additional legalism or law developments as well as technological improvements.

I'm not asking you to let me cheat, but if my char is going to influence the soon to be kingdom it might be reasonable to display some development or something close to that.

Wellllll Spain isn't exactly one of those areas that will have developed- the closest involvement the Authors have had in Iberia is the Imperial enclave in Valenica/eastern Spain, and that has only been in place for a half-decade. They'll be barely more sophisticated than your generic Neolithic tribesmen, due to the minor nature of their impacts from the Authors.

[Holy Tedalonia]

thx.

Anyways wondering can you telegram me 1 of the Spanish kingdoms innovating if it's going to start in Barcelona or wherever I end up, since I'm going to end up there this decade it might be prevalent mentioning any additional legalism or law developments as well as technological improvements.

I'm not asking you to let me cheat, but if my char is going to influence the soon to be kingdom it might be reasonable to display some development or something close to that.

Wellllll Spain isn't exactly one of those areas that will have developed- the closest involvement the Authors have had in Iberia is the Imperial enclave in Valenica/eastern Spain, and that has only been in place for a half-decade. They'll be barely more sophisticated than your generic Neolithic tribesmen, due to the minor nature of their impacts from the Authors.

figured the Imperium would effect it somehow...

[G-Tech Corporation]

Wellllll Spain isn't exactly one of those areas that will have developed- the closest involvement the Authors have had in Iberia is the Imperial enclave in Valenica/eastern Spain, and that has only been in place for a half-decade. They'll be barely more sophisticated than your generic Neolithic tribesmen, due to the minor nature of their impacts from the Authors.

figured the Imperium would effect it somehow...

Naw man, that's like a whole country of France away from any Imperial possessions of length. Tech doesn't diffuse quite that far without effective trade links, I'm afraid.

[Holy Tedalonia]

figured the Imperium would effect it somehow...

Naw man, that's like a whole country of France away from any Imperial possessions of length. Tech doesn't diffuse quite that far without effective trade links, I'm afraid.

Damn, I was hoping to go to a chiefdom debating whether they should join the Imperium, and save the day by giving them their own nation. Now plans ruined.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Naw man, that's like a whole country of France away from any Imperial possessions of length. Tech doesn't diffuse quite that far without effective trade links, I'm afraid.

Damn, I was hoping to go to a chiefdom debating whether they should join the Imperium, and save the day by giving them their own nation. Now plans ruined.

You could still do that, if you want, but those places would be in France/Belgium, not Iberia.

[Holy Tedalonia]

Damn, I was hoping to go to a chiefdom debating whether they should join the Imperium, and save the day by giving them their own nation. Now plans ruined.

You could still do that, if you want, but those places would be in France/Belgium, not Iberia.

Screw it. I'm going for the long haul. I'm going to boat to England, and I'll screw up Kelmets nation!

I think a trip to England might be in order, but I liked the idea of Spain being a kingdom. Well regardless I think Spain or England, but I'm leaning Spain.

[G-Tech Corporation]

You could still do that, if you want, but those places would be in France/Belgium, not Iberia.

Screw it. I'm going for the long haul. I'm going to boat to England. Screw up Kelmets nation!

I think a trip to England might be in order, but I liked the idea of Spain being a kingdom. Well regardless I think Spain or England, but I'm leaning Spain.

You could go be the lord of Eire

[Revlona]

Response G?

[Holy Tedalonia]

Screw it. I'm going for the long haul. I'm going to boat to England. Screw up Kelmets nation!

I think a trip to England might be in order, but I liked the idea of Spain being a kingdom. Well regardless I think Spain or England, but I'm leaning Spain.

You could go be the lord of Eire

Who's the lord of Eire?

[Ulls]

You could still do that, if you want, but those places would be in France/Belgium, not Iberia.

Screw it. I'm going for the long haul. I'm going to boat to England, and I'll screw up Kelmets nation!

I think a trip to England might be in order, but I liked the idea of Spain being a kingdom. Well regardless I think Spain or England, but I'm leaning Spain.

Well you will be having some competition as the Sunset Invasion maybe sweeping in faster than anticipated.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Response G?

I summarized somewhere in the last few OOC pages- the local military commander has invited Robert down to Kasr Teravin, south of Brest, to be officially assessed for the service (basic training, grasp of the principles of command, all that good stuff).

You could go be the lord of Eire

Who's the lord of Eire?

NPC ChieftainsMcIrishmen.

Also, Kelmet's bride owns part of the SE.

[Revlona]

Response G?

I summarized somewhere in the last few OOC pages- the local military commander has invited Robert down to Kasr Teravin, south of Brest, to be officially assessed for the service (basic training, grasp of the principles of command, all that good stuff).

Who's the lord of Eire?

NPC ChieftainsMcIrishmen.

Also, Kelmet's bride owns part of the SE.

Ah my bad, must of missed it

[Holy Tedalonia]

Response G?

I summarized somewhere in the last few OOC pages- the local military commander has invited Robert down to Kasr Teravin, south of Brest, to be officially assessed for the service (basic training, grasp of the principles of command, all that good stuff).

Who's the lord of Eire?

NPC ChieftainsMcIrishmen.

Also, Kelmet's bride owns part of the SE.

Question... how are we going to deal with afk nations. Idk if Kelms coming back.

[Holy Tedalonia]

Screw it. I'm going for the long haul. I'm going to boat to England, and I'll screw up Kelmets nation!

I think a trip to England might be in order, but I liked the idea of Spain being a kingdom. Well regardless I think Spain or England, but I'm leaning Spain.

Well you will be having some competition as the Sunset Invasion maybe sweeping in faster than anticipated.

I might be a vassal of yours. Really what ends up uniting the world and doing just politics, but world unification is top priority.

[G-Tech Corporation]

I summarized somewhere in the last few OOC pages- the local military commander has invited Robert down to Kasr Teravin, south of Brest, to be officially assessed for the service (basic training, grasp of the principles of command, all that good stuff).



NPC ChieftainsMcIrishmen.

Also, Kelmet's bride owns part of the SE.

Question... how are we going to deal with afk nations. Idk if Kelms coming back.

Well, Kelmet gave me a summary for the timeskip, and I've talked to him within the last two weeks- it'll take a bit longer than that before he officially goes NPC. I usually just make afk nations into somewhat disordered NPCs, like Red California and Yekrenia, representing unstable societies trying to survive without their guiding lights.