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Astendaw wrote:How we doing?

The region is doing fine, if you're interested you can check out in the World Factbook Entry the events currently happening.

Dollars is cool wrote:In the mood for war

War between nations does not exist in NationStates, nor you should roleplay a war in this message board because that is against the etiquette. However, there is a different kind of war that you can join by enlisting in the TWPAF (our regional military) if interested.

Dollars is cool

Hey guys! I just got here! Can anyone show me around?

Fuentana wrote:Question of the now: What is your favorite dish or snack involving tortilla chips?

For those of age, an activity today: share cocktail recipes. Some NS regions are well-known for them. For example, TSP's mixed drink is called SPIT (South Pacific Iced Tea). I'm not even sure if TWP has a go-to, but maybe we can go about designing one together.

Tortilla chips? = Tortilla chips. Nothing else. But I like to munch on taco shells better, they're not as salty.

The important thing in TWP used to be the Liquor Cabinet, rather than a specific drink. Delegate Rolheath insisted that the Liquor Cabinet always be full, and was his first concern when we started the new forum (the current forum). And Delegate Bhang Bhang Duc had a habit of leaving his roo-fur oil in the Liquor Cabinet. That's how we caught on to his bad habits.

And of course, during All Good People's Delegacy, we had the TWP coffee shop. And the coffee is still just as good today.

Liqo arie wrote:Hey guys! I just got here! Can anyone show me around?

Welcome to NationStates and The West Pacific! This should help you:



All your chocolate belongs to Darkesia

Hello and welcome to The West Pacific!

Quick Contacts

Delegate & World Assembly Recruitment:
Overthinkers
@weirdoxvii

TWPAF:
Teralyon
@.zafo

Foreign Affairs:
Varanius
@tertiaryantagonist

Cultural Trust:
Fujai
@smithy876

Regional Guides:
Zoran
@oblivionwind

Congratulations! Your nation has made its way to NationStates' premier meritocracy! In this guide you'll find all you need to navigate this game and get involved in our community here in the West Pacific.

TWP Quick Links: The West PacificLinkJoin the Discord Server!LinkRegional ForumsMaster Dispatch


What is NationStates?

NationStates (NS) is a nation simulation game where we, the players, run nations and band together in regions to have a good time.

First and foremost, there is your individual nation. This is what you see with when you login to NS. You have the authority to govern it as you see fit by answering issues, which change your laws, statistics, and rankings. These can be found using the different symbol tabs on your nation page.

You can also join the World Assembly, get to know the people of TWP, apply for regional citizenship, and join the regional government, which you'll read about in the next few sections.

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Regions and the World Assembly

Every nation is a part of a region, and like you, they start out in one of the five Pacific regions. Most regions have their own systems of government that have been created by the players who live there. Each region is headed by a Delegate, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.

The World Assembly (WA) is similar to the United Nations in the real world. In this body, resolutions and laws are passed that all WA member nations must abide by. Please join the World Assembly to help secure your new home and raise its influence on the world stage!

Once you have joined the WA, you may vote on proposals in the General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC), and endorse other TWP nations. Please note that you are only allowed to have one nation in WA.

As mentioned earlier, the nation with the most endorsements in a region is the Delegate, gaining executive power in the region. For those reasons, it's extremely important to join the WA and endorse our Delegate Overthinkers & the Guardians.

In order to endorse a nation after you join the WA, find their page and then scroll to the bottom, where there will be a button to endorse.

If you have any further questions about NationStates you can send a telegram to our current Delegate, Overthinkers. She’s a great person and will kindly help with and questions or concerns you may have!

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All about The West Pacific!

Here in The West Pacific, we use a meritocratic system of government with the Delegate at its head. The more active you are in the region and the more capable you show yourself to be, the more opportunities you will get for responsibility and advancement.

Because of this, we are one of the most continuously innovative regions in the game. The regional government is made up of the Delegate, the Guardians, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and staff. All positions are appointed by the Delegate based on merit except for the Speaker of the Hall and the Hall of Nations Guardian, who are elected by the members of the Hall of Nations.

Members of the Hall of Nations are citizens of The West Pacific. You can join by making an account on our forums, Linkfilling the citizenship form, and repeating the citizenship oath.

Your application will be processed as soon as possible. While you wait, it's a good idea to talk on the Regional Message Board and get to know our LinkDiscord community.

After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!

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Getting involved!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!

The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) is a sovereign military that offers raider and defender operations by using endorsements to take over or defend other regions!

The Office of Recruitment recruits new nations to move to the West Pacific!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Director of Recruitment Noton Mast at @quadc to apply!

The Ministry of World Assembly and Recruitment (WAR) has the goal of strengthening The West Pacific in the World Assembly and encouraging regional involvement in the WA!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Delegate Overthinkers at @weirdoxvii to apply!

The Regional Guides are tasked with welcoming new players and getting them comfortable and involved in the regional community!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Head Regional Guide Zoran at @oblivionwind to apply!

The Western Post is the official newspaper of The West Pacific and reports on a wide range of topics, from serious to lighthearted and everything in between!

  • Send a telegram or message to the Editor-in-Chief Giovanniland at @.giovanni_ to apply!

The Cultural Trust is the home of regional culture, composed of several independent cultural communities!

  • Check this dispatch for information on each community: Card Club, News Group, The West on the Waves, Roleplay Community, Fine Arts Society, and West Pacific Gaming!

For more detailed information on each of our Ministries, please check the How to Get Involved in TWP dispatch.

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Would you like to know more?

You can find our regional hub, the forums, Linkhere.

We also have an active discord server that you can Linkjoin here. This is where you can find the contacts mentioned above in the volunteer group list.

Congratulations, you made it to the end! Enjoy your stay in The West Pacific!

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Dollars is cool wrote:In the mood for war

Edwin Starr - War (What is it good for) + Lycris HQ!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZI2aLQ9Sw

Yy4u wrote:Edwin Starr - War (What is it good for) + Lycris HQ!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZI2aLQ9Sw

Edwin was a really nice to work with in the studio. (Westwind's lead guitarist also worked with him - it was his studio.)

What a stunning view of Venus nightside from 7,693 miles away by the Parker Solar Probe. Including an unexpected view of Aphrodite Terra (dark area in the middle of Venus in the photo). The largest highland region on Venus. Does the camera have unexpected capabilities, or did Venus provide an unexpected window through the atmosphere. Scientists don't know.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2021/parker-solar-probe-offers-a-stunning-view-of-venus

Westwind wrote:

The important thing in TWP used to be the Liquor Cabinet, rather than a specific drink. Delegate Rolheath insisted that the Liquor Cabinet always be full, and was his first concern when we started the new forum (the current forum). And Delegate Bhang Bhang Duc had a habit of leaving his roo-fur oil in the Liquor Cabinet. That's how we caught on to his bad habits.

That, sir, is a lie. I never kept the roo-fur oil in the liquor cabinet. I kept the best wine cellar in TWP history. After my time in marsupial rehab I came back to find all of you had helped yourselves to some of the best vintages. My best Beaujolais quaffed, and I’m sure Yy had the Beaune.

It was like the Pope finding Michelangelo had painted a kangaroo, dancing girls snd three Christs into “The Last Supper”.

Bhang Bhang Duc wrote:It was like the Pope finding Michelangelo had painted a kangaroo, dancing girls snd three Christs into “The Last Supper”.

I couldn't help it. "Beaujolais goes straight to my head"

"Beaujolais" - Alan Parsons Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S4VBeI1mwM

I can confirm the liquor cabinet lives on every monday night.

Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Sensorland, Big Bad Badger, and 2 othersLocksley Hall, and Denham town

For all that happened and didn't happen last year, for all that has happened thus far, I'd like to think I'm thankful for what I have, for there are those whom do not have nor are thankful.

The commie democrats

Karma

Hello, who won the football th8ng?

The commie democrats wrote:Hello, who won the football th8ng?

It's still happening, we still have one group stage matchday and the whole knockout stage to go.

The commie democrats

Karma

Giovanniland wrote:It's still happening, we still have one group stage matchday and the whole knockout stage to go.

Wow

TODAY IN THE WEST

It's Thank You Thursday! What are you grateful for?

Here's one thing you can give thanks for Chili! If you've got any good recipes, feel free to share.

Some general notes:

  • Valentine's Card Contest closes tonight.

  • Festival of the Perfections continues, and tomorrow we'll have our first live music performance. Join using the Discord link in the WFE.

  • Keep up with World Cup of Football RP, also via the WFE. Our RPers are hard at work creating some fun engagement!

I give thanks for a good feed of Chili, it always followed by a good clean out. :P

I am thankful for curling broadcasts.

*coffee*

I have chilli a lot in curries and other dishes, but I've only had chili con carne once (I think that's what's being referred to).

I'm thankful to the centuries of international trade and migration that have led to the fantastical modern dishes we are able to enjoy, particularly in immigration-friendly multicultural places.
One particular dish I'd like to point out that is a wonderful success story of modern immigration and technology surrounding food is commonly known as the 'Hawaiian Pizza'.
This wonderful dish mixes tropical pineapples and tomatoes from the new world with cured ham, mozzarella cheese and dough from the old world.
The creation myth of this blessed delight is from a Greek cook who emigrated to Canada who was inspired by the ancient and carefully crafted tastes of Chinese cuisine.
Having soared in popularity, this worldwide recognised dish is the most popular pizza of all kinds in Australia, and among the most widely available pizza throughout the world.

Well I was going to be thankful to the NHS as I got a letter today saying I could book my Covid vaccinations.

Unfortunately that was NHS England whose systems haven’t caught up with the fact that I moved to Wales six months ago. I’m not eligible to get the jab here in Wales yet.

Bhang Bhang Duc wrote:Well I was going to be thankful to the NHS as I got a letter today saying I could book my Covid vaccinations.

Unfortunately that was NHS England whose systems haven’t caught up with the fact that I moved to Wales six months ago. I’m not eligible to get the jab here in Wales yet.

Give it another 6 months then they may realize :P

Bhang Bhang Duc, Varanius, Unanda, and Ma family

Toerana wrote:Give it another 6 months then they may realize :P

I did some quick phoning around to reassure myself and my wife that this wouldn’t effect our getting called for our jabs here. It won’t.

I knew something was up when the nearest vaccination centre they offered me was Aintree Racecourse. “Bit early for the Grand National” I thought.

Long Island Iced Tea
3/4 ounce vodka, 3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce silver tequila, 3/4 ounce gin
3/4 ounce triple sec,3/4 ounce simple syrup
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed.
Cola, to top
Garnish: lemon wedge

my late teens and early 20's I spent summer's working as a camp counselor. After each session ended (2 weeks) we'd have 3 days off. We used to buy these liquors by the Gallon and mix it up in a new Rubber Maid trash can, then invite the townies out to play softball. Allways told the town folk to BYOB.Edit after awhile people got a little sloppy and didn't allways replace the lid. It never failed to end up with a few insects in it. So we just started calling it "Bug Juice" good times

Giovanniland, Locksley Hall, Unanda, and Blasphemic haram

Eli Greyhound
10 ice cubes
4 oz vodka
4 oz grapefruit juice, (must be squeezed, no sugar added, pulp is fine)
shaken

and by the way Westy, I stole all the Beaujolais I could carry off.

Bhang Bhang Duc, Big Bad Badger, Teralyon, Fuentana, and 2 othersAv Libertas Vindex, and Blasphemic haram

Yy4u wrote:*stares at purdy contrails*

Thank you. And for my next trick....

Bhang Bhang Duc wrote:Thank you. And for my next trick....

I thought tricks were Glenda's forte...

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