garth Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 If you're interested in playing a free game that involves making your own country and molding it to a political philosophy of your choosing, I highly recommend Nation States.It only takes an email address to play (you wont be spammed either, only to verify your account) and you can sign up at www.nationstates.netI've set up a region for fellow Dune fans called Galactic Imperium, which currently has 3 Houses. You're welcome to join anytime, my nation's name is House Komnenus if you want to private message me in game.Hope to see some people join us :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilVirus Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I'm pretty sure that we already had a thread about it and everyone knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acriku Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 http://www.dune2k.com/forum/?board=2;action=display;threadid=7922 Hehe Shaddam :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphapy Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I'm pretty sure that we already had a thread about it and everyone knows.except for ppl that are new to the website like me >:( :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted February 15, 2003 Author Share Posted February 15, 2003 It's on page 6 of the general discussion forum, I pity any newbie who would have to wade through all those pages of forum posts to discover a gem like this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rhetoric Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 The Commonwealth of House Atretus is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate 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 morass -- is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Healthcare and Social Welfare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 42%, but much higher for the wealthy. An almost nonexistent private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry.Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. HOUSE ATRESTUS'S NATIONAL ANIMAL IS THE SANDWORM, WHICH FROLICS FREELY IN THE NATION'S MANY LUSH FORESTS, and its currency is the spice.LOL!Frolics freely in the nations many forests! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exatreide Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 The Empire of Mehed II"Those Who Stand must be taught how to fall."UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship Civil Rights: Below Average Economy: Developing Political Freedoms: Rare Location: the South PacificThe Empire of Mehed II is a very large, safe nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 62 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 juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 88%, and even higher for the wealthy. 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 mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, and Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Mehed II's national animal is the Christian, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the chicken.num num, Christans, Great with BBQ sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fremen_Mentat Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I have a problem. I can no longer get to the nationstates forum board. Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordos45 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 The Holy Empire of Treesinka"Carpe Noctum-Sieze the night!"Civil Rights: SomeUn Category: Inoffensive Centrist DemocracyEconomy: GoodLocation: The North PacificThe Holy Empire of Treesinka is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5 million 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.The medium-sized government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Healthcare and Education are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 17%. A healthy private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Pizza Delivery, and Book Publishing industries.Crime is moderate. Treesinka's national animal is the llama and its currency is the latinum strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acriku Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Dat's a lotta taxes :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethan Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 hey acriku, read my pm.hey mad rhetoric, you spelled Elite wronghey guys, bye foreverima just comin here now to check pms and stuffso dont delete meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostHunter Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 The Commonwealth of House Atretus is a tiny, devout nationHey you took my freaking name thanks a lot Mad, and without even telling me before hand or asking...How rude :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidu Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 The Republic of SarmizegetusaUN Category: New York Times DemocracyCivil Rights: GoodEconomy: StrongPolitical Freedoms: ExcellentThe Republic of Sarmizegetusa is a small, devout nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 10 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Education, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 18%. A robust private sector is led by the Gambling, Information Technology, and Woodchip Exports industries.Nudity is frowned upon, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, punitive tariffs protect local industry, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime is a problem. Sarmizegetusa's national animal is the wolf and its currency is the koson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_Worf Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 Ooh! Supreme power? :D I'll have to check this out! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 The United Socialist States of Bifrost"For The All Father"UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists Civil Rights: Good Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Excessive Location: Galactic ImperiumThe United Socialist States of Bifrost is a enormous, safe nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 204 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 juggles the competing demands of Social Equality, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 55%, 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 Automobile Manufacturing.Euthanasia is illegal, TV shows must meet strict ethnicity quotas, the government attempting to revitalize a gutted private sector, and organ donation is compulsory. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bifrost's national animal is the nidhogg, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the red gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordos45 Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 Well for those wishing to move there, Ex and I have created a new region...The Landsraad. Feel free to immigrate to The Landsraad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahdi Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 It'd be better if you got to do more than just click one button everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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