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doomfreak
Famous Hero
The Crispinator
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posted February 19, 2005 04:19 AM |
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The Volcanic Wastelands of Crispin
"Chill Out!"
UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Rare
Location: Cyber Tavern
The Volcanic Wastelands of Crispin is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1.596 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Defence, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and the Environment receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 97%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Woodchip Exports.
Newborns are being raised as mindless killing machines, city sidewalks are crowded with overweight people, people who are terrified of needles are torn between their phobia and free health care, and the dead are minced up and sold to people in burger form. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Crispin's national animal is the Minion, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Match.
Crispin is ranked 2nd in the region and 9,578th in the world for Lowest Crime Rates.
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Holden means a great deal to Australia...
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Trogdor
Legendary Hero
Words in a custom title
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posted February 19, 2005 12:08 PM |
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My second nation
The Confederacy of The Last Ride
"Rest in Peace"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Below Average Economy:
Reasonable Political Freedoms:
Excellent
Location: Promised Land
The Confederacy of The Last Ride is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 48%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Soda Sales.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Last Ride's national animal is the Undertaker, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Tombstone.
My original nation
The Darkest Reaches of Timesplitter
"And I walk alone"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Good Economy:
Frightening Political Freedoms:
Good
Location: The Exodus
The Darkest Reaches of Timesplitter is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 1.524 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Education, although the Environment and Law & Order are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.
The government is forced to pander to the will of every fruitcake politician, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees, and sex offenders find themselves 'cut off' from any ability to repeat their crimes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Timesplitter's national animal is the Sterrance, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Pencil Shaving.
Timesplitter is ranked 134th in the region and 108,940th in the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector.
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"Through the power of the dollar you can communicate with the dead." - Artu
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ratmonky
Famous Hero
Abu Hur Ibn Rashka
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posted February 19, 2005 07:17 PM |
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Current standings in the Promised Lands!
today's stats:
1. The Dominion of Obbert - Father Knows Best State (RMS)
2. The Kingdom of Old Canaan - Right-wing Utopia (Boogieman)
3. The Grand Duchy of Eidsvaag - Father Knows Best State (Terje's capitalist country)
4. The Theocracy of Kyrithia - Democratic Socialists (Vadskye)
5. The Holy Empire of Danosia - Democratic Socialists (Danos)
6. The Federation of Shiny Nickels Compulsory Consumerist State (Shadowcaster)
7. The Dictatorship of Zsaharah - Corrupt Dictatorship (Zsa)
8. The United States of The USS - Inoffensive Centrist Democracy (Arcian's country with better economy)
9. The Armed Republic of AMtwis - Corrupt Dictatorship (AMtwis)
10. The Republic of Terjeland - Scandinavian Liberal Paradise (Terje's communist country)
11. The Constitutional Monarchy of Vansalia - Scandinavian Liberal Paradise (ratmonky)
12. The Theocracy of Tlava - Democratic Socialists (reynaert/hawaiiandevil)
13. The Confederacy of Chirox - Inoffensive Centrist Democracy (Arcian's country with worse economy)
no rank - The Confederacy of The Last Ride - Democratic Socialists (Trogdor)
Best State in the region - Obbert (RMS)
Worst State in the region - Chirox (Arcian)
Largest Soda Pop Sector in Promised Land - Obbert (RMS) 28,036th in the world
Smallest Soda Pop Sector in Promised Land- Chirox (Arcian)108,495th in the world
Highest income tax - Chirox (Arcian) 77%
Lowest - Old Canaan (Boogieman), Shiny Nickels (Shadowcaster) none
Most civil rights - Vansalia (ratmonky) superb
Least civil rights - Tlava (reynaert), Old Canaan (Boogieman), the USS(Arcian) some
Strongest economy - Shiny Nickels (Shadowcaster) powerhouse
Worst economy - Kyrithia (Vadskye) weak
Most political freedoms - Danosia (Danos), Chirox (Arcian) - excellent
Least political freedoms - AMtwis (AMtwis), Zsaharah (Zsa) Outlawed
UN Members - 3 - Zsaharah (Zsa), the USS (Arcian) and Vansalia (ratmonky)
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Dies illa, dies irae,
Calamitatis et miseriae.
Requiem aeternum
Dona eis, dona eis Domine.
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Trogdor
Legendary Hero
Words in a custom title
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posted February 20, 2005 07:08 AM |
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The Nomadic Peoples of Aysee Deesee
"We're on the Highway to Hell"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Some Economy:
Fragile Political Freedoms:
Very Good
Location: Adelaide Rox
The Nomadic Peoples of Aysee Deesee is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 43%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Gambling.
Crime is relatively low. Aysee Deesee's national animal is the angus young, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the guitar.
This is my third nation.
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"Through the power of the dollar you can communicate with the dead." - Artu
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ratmonky
Famous Hero
Abu Hur Ibn Rashka
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posted February 20, 2005 08:32 PM |
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Best State in the region - Kyrithia (Vadskye)
Worst State in the region - Chirox (Arcian)
Best all-around weather in Promised Land - Kyrithia (Vadskye) 27,794th in the world
Smallest Soda Pop Sector in Promised Land- Chirox (Arcian) 90,295th in the world
Highest income tax - Kyrithia (Vadskye) 87%
Lowest - Old Canaan (Boogieman) none
Most civil rights - Vansalia (ratmonky), Terjeland (terje) excellent
Least civil rights - Tlava (reynaert), Old Canaan (Boogieman), the USS(Arcian) some
Strongest economy - Shiny Nickels (Shadowcaster) powerhouse
Worst economy - Vansalia (ratmonky), Terjeland (terje) fragile
Most political freedoms - Danosia (Danos), Last Ride (Trogdor)Chirox (Arcian) - excellent
Least political freedoms - Shiny Nickels (Shadowcaster) unheard of
UN Members - 4 - Zsaharah (Zsa) (regional delegate), the USS (Arcian) and Vansalia (ratmonky), Danosia (Danos)
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Dies illa, dies irae,
Calamitatis et miseriae.
Requiem aeternum
Dona eis, dona eis Domine.
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terje_the_ma...
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Disciple of Herodotus
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posted February 21, 2005 01:33 AM |
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Just a small warning: My anti-spy/adware program tells me that nationstates infects my computer with a Tracking Cookie/Data Miner. If you don't already have an anti-spy/adware program, you can download a very good and free one from here: http://www.lavasoft.com
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"Sometimes I think everyone's just pretending to be brave, and none of us really are. Maybe pretending to be brave is how you get brave, I don't know."
- Grenn, A Storm of Swords.
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doomfreak
Famous Hero
The Crispinator
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posted February 21, 2005 06:45 AM |
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The Volcanic Wastelands of Crispin
"Chill Out!"
UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Rare
Location: Promised Land
The Volcanic Wastelands of Crispin is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1.607 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Defence, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Equality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 99%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Woodchip Exports.
People who are terrified of needles are torn between their phobia and free health care, the dead are minced up and sold to people in burger form, Harry Potter books are banned, and anti-environmentalist protesters are gunned down without mercy. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Crispin's national animal is the Minion, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Match.
Crispin is ranked 120,860th in the world for Best Weather.
My new Nation:
The Rogue Nation of Stoogeland
"What?"
UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Struggling
Political Freedoms: Unheard Of
Location: Promised Land
The Rogue Nation of Stoogeland is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 53%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Stoogeland's national animal is the crispin, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the 9mm bullet.
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Holden means a great deal to Australia...
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Zsa
Famous Hero
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posted February 21, 2005 09:42 PM |
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Ok, guys I need a minimum of two endorsments to be able to propose legislations to the UN.
I wanna propose a resolution where Heroes Of Might and Magic becomes a mandatory subject in high schools.
So gimme a hand here  .
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Khaelo
Honorable
Supreme Hero
Underwater
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posted February 22, 2005 01:32 AM |
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Quote:
Best State in the region - Kyrithia (Vadskye)
Worst State in the region - Chirox (Arcian)
Best all-around weather in Promised Land - Kyrithia (Vadskye) 27,794th in the world
Smallest Soda Pop Sector in Promised Land- Chirox (Arcian) 90,295th in the world
Highest income tax - Kyrithia (Vadskye) 87%
Lowest - Old Canaan (Boogieman) none
Most civil rights - Vansalia (ratmonky), Terjeland (terje) excellent
Least civil rights - Tlava (reynaert), Old Canaan (Boogieman), the USS(Arcian) some
Strongest economy - Shiny Nickels (Shadowcaster) powerhouse
Worst economy - Vansalia (ratmonky), Terjeland (terje) fragile
Most political freedoms - Danosia (Danos), Last Ride (Trogdor)Chirox (Arcian) - excellent
Least political freedoms - Shiny Nickels (Shadowcaster) unheard of
UN Members - 4 - Zsaharah (Zsa) (regional delegate), the USS (Arcian) and Vansalia (ratmonky), Danosia (Danos)
Where do you get these stats for a region? Do you have to be the founder?
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Zsa
Famous Hero
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posted February 23, 2005 03:22 PM |
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the founder is boogieman, khaelo, so no rat isn't a founder.
I'd like to know how rat gets those statistics tho .
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pandora
Honorable
Legendary Hero
The Chosen One
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posted February 23, 2005 05:02 PM |
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Look Trogdor!!
I have moved one of your threads OUT of the wastelands!
Let this day be remembered by all 
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"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
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terje_the_ma...
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Disciple of Herodotus
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posted February 23, 2005 05:39 PM |
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"And there were much rejoicing!"
Seriously, though, it never deserved to be in VW, but in Other Games... Sad thing is, though, that it probably got more attention in one week in VW than it would in a year in OG.
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"Sometimes I think everyone's just pretending to be brave, and none of us really are. Maybe pretending to be brave is how you get brave, I don't know."
- Grenn, A Storm of Swords.
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Brutus
Tavern Dweller
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posted February 24, 2005 04:45 PM |
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Ugh! Why you don't come in THE MOON. It's the best!!!
And remember to hail the Tseutse. It's best nation in universe. Almost. But at least it is better than yours! Har Har HAR!
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Khaelo
Honorable
Supreme Hero
Underwater
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posted February 25, 2005 06:31 PM |
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Still no answer on the statistics?
Anyway, here's one of my issues for the day, good for a laugh:
Great Arcana Decides:
Sport utility vehicles on the Dinner Table?
The Issue
In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Great Arcana's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that sport utility vehicles could be added to the menu.
The Debate
1. "The fact is, the sport utility vehicle population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Hope McAlpin. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have sport utility vehicle kebabs, sport utility vehicle pies, sport utility vehicle-on-a-sticks--the possibilities are endless! Let's not pass up this golden opportunity to provide a feast, if you will, for our economy."
2. "I agree that something needs to be done about sport utility vehicle over-population," says random passer-by Freddy Johnson, "but eating them? That's kind of gross. Let's just shoot the ones we have to and shovel their bodies into ditches like normal."
3. "I am shocked and appalled!" declared SPCA President Pip Rifkin. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The sport utility vehicles were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The sport utility vehicle is part of what makes Great Arcana a great nation!"
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Vadskye91
Promising
Supreme Hero
Back again
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posted February 25, 2005 06:40 PM |
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Sport-Utility-Vehicle on a stick??? Little heavy on the iron content, dontcha think?
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Knowledge is power...
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Conan
Responsible
Supreme Hero
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posted February 25, 2005 06:45 PM |
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The United Socialist States of French speaking folks
"In God we do not trust!"
UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Excellent Economy:
Fragile Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark
Location: the West Pacific
The United Socialist States of French speaking folks is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Defence and Law & Order receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 61%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology.
Crime is totally unknown. French speaking folks's national animal is the beaver, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the canadian dollar.
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Your life as it has been is over. From this time forward, you will service.... us. - Star Trek TNG
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Khaelo
Honorable
Supreme Hero
Underwater
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posted February 25, 2005 06:52 PM |
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Quote:
Sport-Utility-Vehicle on a stick??? Little heavy on the iron content, dontcha think?
True, but one cannot deny that the sport utility vehicle population is excessive. Nevertheless, it is most tempting to make SUVs a protected species, being a beloved national symbol and all. 
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ratmonky
Famous Hero
Abu Hur Ibn Rashka
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posted February 26, 2005 06:44 PM |
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Still no answer on the statistics?
sorry, khaelo, i haven't visited HC for a while and didn't see that.
well, actually i make those statistics myself, writing the stats of all nations on a piece of paper and deciding which nations have the best and worst ratings. It was pretty easy to do a while ago, but as there are about 20 nations in promised lands and i don't have much free time (and desire) to make those statistics now, i have quit.
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Dies illa, dies irae,
Calamitatis et miseriae.
Requiem aeternum
Dona eis, dona eis Domine.
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Khaelo
Honorable
Supreme Hero
Underwater
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posted February 27, 2005 08:11 AM |
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Ah, okay.  Well, it was nice while it lasted.
My nations are still in a very small region -- just my brothers and me, and two of the nations are jokes.
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ratmonky
Famous Hero
Abu Hur Ibn Rashka
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posted February 27, 2005 06:01 PM |
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Khaelo, i just visited your region and i think it will take you only 5 minutes a day to make the stats.
btw, have mercy on your poor citizens, they wanna enjoy their short lives too
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