hopefully this time. [+]

It allows for quite a bit of diversity in my nation. which is always fun.

You claimed the space I already occupy.

First Golem, then me. You're developing a nasty little habit

It was to my understanding that this world was in its late medieval to early renaissance period, which I assume includes the introduction of firearms. There is a reason why colonialism happened when it did (firearms, better ship designs, etc). Using the RP's fantasy genre as a reasoning doesn't really cut it, unless your colonialism was achieved through fantastical means. Of course, I'll be fine with it if you provide logial explanation.

So this is going to be a thing in my country. XP

I hope they'll be as useful and rare as elephants were in combat. Especially if they're giant rhinos.

Basically.

@ethanjory

The early nation was a militant power, conquering their home island (big to south) and eventually spreading to the mainland (south west continent.) They would absorb conquered populations over time and spread but eventually were halted by exhaustion and perhaps a few nations that existed back then were militarily equal.

So they began conquering in a different manner, by forming trade with other smaller nations, and eventually forming dominions and protectorates of those former trading partners, or outright militarily crushing them after massing troops, bribes, or using mercenaries. If the rp is actually taking place during an age of exploration (roughly 14-15th century), then that would be reason enough as that is when nations like Britain and Spain began spreading. If the nrp is taking place in more of a 12-13th century time period, I could just go with my nation developing better ship types due to the fact they are separated from their mainland colony. For weaponry and such, I'd stick with what ever is 'modern' of our nations < For fairness sake.

It isn't my intent to really push for firearms, but ships capable of crossing large bodies of water had been in use during the roman empire and before. Granted the Mediterranean was nothing in comparison to the Atlantic. Though had the empire not fallen, there's no reason to think that they wouldn't have continued pushing technology to spread their influence. It's possible that Washington DC would be Hadrian DC and be flying the roman flag.

So keep in mind I am doing this to make a story, not to play a grand strategy game and rule the rp.

That sound fair?

@Jeyma
My bad XD There's so many maps right now. Someone needs to consolidate the damned thing. So I'll change it that your nation isn't colored red lol.

@Jeyma
My bad XD There's so many maps right now. Someone needs to consolidate the damned thing. So I'll change it that your nation isn't colored red lol.

I'm doing that right now.
[@Everyone] Gimme a minute and I'll put all the maps together.

When you do the map, I'll keep my claims with the exception of me coloring in yours lol

I believe that I'll be basing my nation upon Central Asia, so I would love it if firearms are just coming into prominence.

Yea... I'm just going to wait till there's a single map with all the claims before placing mine.

I believe that I'll be basing my nation upon Central Asia, so I would love it if firearms are just coming into prominence.

I could go with this, but IMHO, once firearms enter an rp, many 'fantasy' technologies are irrelevant. Aside from magic, guns cancel out swords and bows. Even in the early stages, hence why we use guns today instead of bows.

Personally I'm not too keen on the idea of guns being widespread.

I’m more keen for Early Middle Ages (600-1100 equivalent), personally.

@Gowi

Even this early, I could still go with my wide spread nation idea. So I'm down for that time period, though moreso inclined to do 10th to 11th century, as knights and such became prolific.

If it's the early middle ages, then I'd be less of a nation and more of a cultural hegemony of tribal semi-nomads occasionally bound under whomever comes along with the biggest stick.

Though I obviously prefer the late middle ages bleeding over into a renaissance.

Sounds like @DeadBeatWalking has a lot to think about.

Also not necessarily a claim so much as a stated intent: I'm very much interested in occupying the space between TSG and Spectre.

Also not necessarily a claim so much as a stated intent: I'm very much interested in occupying the space between TSG and Spectre.

Neat-o; I can't wait to see who I have for a neighbour.

Sounds like @DeadBeatWalking has a lot to think about.

He mentioned that the world is in its "medieval/renaissance period" in the NS template. A bit vague, but it's enough to allow me to stand on my high horse.

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