Game of Nations

Game Paused

Will resume on Friday - Turn Two starts Saturday.

So, recently there has been a lot of talk about community timelines, but we, being the lazy people we are, have yet to get one off the ground and while we all agree that we want a high quality map game, we seem to be struggling with that as well. With this in mind, I decided to make a sort of mixture between these two, Game and Timeline. With any luck, we will be able to have some fun with this and maybe generate some good content along the way.


 * Welcome the the first (and probably only) installment of a new game - A Game of Nations.

Rules
Note: These are vastly oversimplified rules, I will get a more complete version up within a few days. However, if you have any questions, please message me on my talk or on chat.

Game Rules
 * 1) The farthest back you can change history is 1000 BC. Just for simplicity, no exceptions.
 * 2) Everything you make must fit into previously established canon. However, when referring to nations that don't exist yet, be as vague on the details as possible to give the person who makes that nation creative freedom.
 * 3) The mods can retcon or resize nations as they see fit, though if this happens, and explanation will be given.
 * 4) If you miss your claim, which lasts (approximately) 24 hours, you are moved back five spots. If you miss it again, you get moved back ten, and of you miss it a third time, end of the line. However, if you finish early, the next person's claim starts immediately. Also, if you are inactive, you will be skipped.
 * 5) Please apply basic human decency - this is technically a competition, but seriously, work together, have fun and don't f*ck anyone over

Turn Rules
 * 1) Turns are composed of each player making a nation and beginning to create content for that nation.
 * 2) Each turn starts after all the players currently signed up have posted a nation.
 * 3) Once all the space on the map is filled, turns come to an end, and players then have to generate content based on the current map and established canon.
 * 4) You can't sign up for turns, unless in the last turn you created a nation, you have made a nation page and put some effort into fleshing it out. It does not have to be completed, but you at least have to get it off the ground.

Formatting Rules
 * Categorize every page you create with the following categories:
 * Game of Nations;
 * [nation name] (Game of Nations)
 * Nation pages should also have the category: Nations (Game of Nations)
 * How to title pages:
 * The nation itself: [Nation Name] (Game of Nations)
 * Pages about the nation: [Topic of Page] ([Nation Name] - Game of Nations)

Content Rules
 * You can essentially generate content on two things.
 * Stuff directly pertaining to your nation, such as history, wars or culture.
 * Stuff not directly pertaining to any specific nation, like the global wine industry *, International organizations, Trade, etc.
 * However, if you make these articles, they must be approved by a mod.

* I have no earthly idea why you would do this. Bonus points to whoever does, though.

Other Rules
 * Every three months, the players will vote on awards for best contributor, best page, among other awards. This will happen four times, making this game last a year in total.

Announcements

 * 1) If it takes three or more days to make your nation page, the mods are allowed to change your nation's stats, and these can not be changed back.
 * 2) Planning page can be found Here

Formal Mods
''Exactly what the name implies. These are the users who have volunteered to keep the game going, and will heck for plausibility and formatting. You can message them with any questions or concerns about the game. In order to join, you must have permission from either Fires or LL, and both if possible. ''

Mods can only be demoted or removed by Fires


 * Creator - Firesofdoom
 * Co-Creator - LightningLynx89
 * Lieutenant - Octivian Marius*
 * Categorizer - ForsakenPear

* On probation for the first two weeks of the next turn.

Helper Mods
''These are users who can help you with making maps, Wiki-text for your nation page or help give you ideas for your nation. If need be, they can also be asked questions, though it is recommended you ask the formal mods if one is available. Anyone who is interested can sign up, as long as they are willing to help. Formal Mods can kick people off this team if they see fit.''
 * Rex
 * Blocky

Players
''A list of players so everyone can keep track. Resets every turn:''

Note: all players must sign up here, even if they sign up for a claim. 14:00, May 27, 2016 (UTC)'''
 * .....  Because I'm Just... Too... SSSWWWEEEEEETTT!!!
 * Blason_comte_fr_Anjou.svg By the grace of God, Count of Maine, Forcalquier, Anjou, and Provence, Prince of Albania and his Highness the Dauphin of France, Belial. 
 * The Yellow Cat
 * KawaiiKame
 * FP Now 10% edgier!!!
 * Kost, put your sig here
 *  Vinnyus  Stop Calling me Map !  Communist Flanders COA.png
 * NCR Lieutenant and the the best of course
 * -- Orange (→My wall!←)
 * Survivor321
 * Epic
 * —  The  Tim   Man  (TSW • AH • MGW • Contribs )
 * Prinsenvlag.svg Hail Sean!''' (Get a free potato here)
 * Survivor321
 * Epic
 * —  The  Tim   Man  (TSW • AH • MGW • Contribs )
 * Prinsenvlag.svg Hail Sean!''' (Get a free potato here)
 * Through Stars We Rise. (Welcome to the Universe).
 * Oh, I didn't mean to push that button! † Oh, well leave a message I guess
 * Vatonica (talk)
 * Nlenhardt
 * Awesome history 28 (talk)
 * SPQR Emblem Transparent.png Consul Ioshua   #Beware!  TSPTF_Badge.svg
 * Deutschland Ost
 * Flag_of_Oceania.png Big Brother (The Animal Farm)
 * V.M.PersonalCoA.png Victor Molinaro(talk) V.M.PersonalCoA2.png
 * Blocky
 * Gamerstien
 * Person67
 * Derpmaster21
 * Derpmaster21

Claims
This is to determine what order the nations are made in for each turn

Claims for Turn Two start at 12 noon Central Time on Friday
 * 1st Claim

Banned players
Self explanatory

Nations (Turn One)
For information on this turn, see this Archive