Saturday, March 31, 2007

We welcome The Kingdom of Area SBC



We welcome The Kingdom of Area SBC (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Area+SBC), a United Nations member, as our 53rd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Kingdom of Area SBC is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 18 million are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, moralistic government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Social Welfare, 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 Beef-Based Agriculture.
Voting is voluntary, sloths are considered a delicacy, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and Harry Potter books are banned. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Area SBC's national animal is the sloth, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dollar.

Friday, March 30, 2007

We welcome The Republic of Rhundaur



We welcome The Republic of Rhurndaur (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=rhundaur) as our 52nd nation member state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Rhundaur is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.
There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt, pro-business individuals is effectively ruled by the Department of Commerce, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Soda Sales, and Pizza Delivery industries.
Crime is a major problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Rhundaur's national animal is the gorthorog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the telperiada.

Our population is over 17 billion people !!!

01 Eastern Roman Empire Region continues to grow; our population has exceeded today the 17 billion people (17,242,000,000). Glory to The Empire !!...

We welcome The Republic of Justicarlz



We welcome The Republic of Justicarlz (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=justicarlz) as the 51st member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Justicarlz is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 6 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 12%. A robust private sector is led by the Gambling, Cheese Exports, and Pizza Delivery industries.
Voting is voluntary. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Justicarlz's national animal is the sewer alligator, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the illin.

We welcome The Holy Empire of Maltan



We welcome The Holy Empire of Maltan (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=maltan) as the 50th member nation state in o1 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Holy Empire of Maltan is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 6 million 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.
The enormous, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 29%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Soda Sales.
Elections have been outlawed. Crime is moderate. Maltan's national animal is the the dove, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the euro.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

We welcome The Republic of AEK fans



We welcome The Republic of AEK fans (http://www.nationstates.net/aek_fans), a United Nations member, as our 49th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of AEK fans is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 6 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.
The minute government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Commerce, and Religion & Spirituality. Income tax is unheard of. A robust private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Basket Weaving.
Voting is voluntary. Crime is a serious problem. AEK fans's national animal is the doubleheaded eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the euro.

Monday, March 26, 2007

We welcome The Empire of Jenghiz Khan



We welcome The Empire of Jenghiz Khan (http://www.nationstates.net/jenghiz_khan), a United States member, as the 48th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Empire of Jenghiz Khan is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 6 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The small, corrupt, moralistic government is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 7%. A healthy private sector is led by the Cheese Exports, Soda Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.
Elections have been outlawed. Crime is moderate. Jenghiz Khan's national animal is the horse and its currency is the tugrug.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Another interesting link for your nation statistics

http://nstracker.retrogade.com/

Now that the NS Economy site is down, the above link could be used as an alternative in order to get your nation's statictics or to compare up to 6 different nations figures. The site can be used also in order to follow a 30 day track record of your nation.

Our population is over 16 billion people !!!

Population in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region has increased to over 16 billion people (16,025,000,000) shared among our 47 member nation states. Glory to the Empire !!

Saturday, March 24, 2007

We welcome The Free Land of Savlbard !



We welcome The Free Land of Savlbard (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Savlbard) as the 47th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Free Land of Savlbard is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable 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.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 39%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Retail industry, followed by Book Publishing and Gambling.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Savlbard's national animal is the polar bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the firearm.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

We welcome The Free Land of Kardolan



We welcome The Free Land of Kardolan (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=kardolan) as the 46th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Free Land of Kardolan is a tiny, environmentally stunning 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.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 35%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Furniture Restoration and Door-to-door Insurance Sales.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Kardolan's national animal is the blue antifa, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the laureada.

Regional Holiday March 22nd

After a consensus voting, the member nation states of 01 Eastern Roman Empire decided to name March 22nd as the Regional Holiday, reminding them that their common efforts and unity brought the regional recognition by Nation States to upgrade the power status from Low to Moderate.

Our recent Economic Statistics

Economic Statistics of the Region as of March 22nd, 2007

01 Eastern Roman Empire Economic Statistics

Gross Regional Product: $ 263.1 trillion

GRP Per Capita: $17,109

Regional Population: 15,378,000,000

Regional Average GDP: $5.8 trillion

Largest GDP: Sexy Chics ($19.4 trillion)

Smallest GDP: Monokuro Boo ($74.7 billion)

Largest GDP Per Capita: Sexy Chics ($37,732)

Smallest GDP Per Capita: Daverick ($2,331)

Strongest Currency: Sexy Chics 1 Euro=1.93 $

Weakest Currency: Brettonia Enforcers 1 Gold Blocks=0.2 $, Monokuro Boo 1 Wonker=0.2 $

Our population is over 15 billion people !!!

The population of 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region exceeded today the 15 billion people (15,378,000,000). Double celebration for our Region and its glorious 45 members nation states.

King Alexander XXI of Vergina Sun rules AnubisBoards Colony

As The Commonwealth of Successful Netizens expressed the desire to return for some time in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region and its activity, The Empire of Byzantine Glory with the consensus of King Alexander XXI of The Kingdom of Vergina Sun appointed him as the new Ruler of our Colony AnubisBoards.

UN members, delegate endorsements, population and power

There are currently 17 members of United Nations in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region. Among them 12 have endorsed Alpha of Centaurus, our United Nations Delegate (plus one their own vote 13). We will be stronger if all 17 members do so.

Our regional population as of today is 14,894,000,000 people, shared among 45 members.

Regional Power: Moderate !!!

CELEBRATION DATE !!! Our Region changed status in NS !!! Our regional power through all your help and activity is now in Moderate Level something that few regions have managed in the history of the game ... Let's work with the same enthusiasm to go even higher, at High level ... Glory to 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region and its wonderful members ... YOU !!!

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Bye-bye Holy Cooliness !!

The Protectorate of Holy Cooliness departed today from 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region to The funny tummy land. We wish them "Good luck".

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Another inactivity victim !

The Commonwealth of Unied Congress was the new victim of inactivity for more than one month in our Region. Unied Congress ceased to exist few minutes ago.

We welcome The Colony of The Varangian Guards

We welcome The Colony of The Varnagian Guards (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=The+Varangian+Guards) as the 47th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire.
The Colony of The Varangian Guards is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The enormous, corrupt government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Religion & Spirituality and Defence are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 26%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.
Crime is a problem. The Varangian Guards's national animal is the bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the sweat of alun.

Welcome The People's Republic of Filaki



We welcome The People's Republic of Filaki (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=filaki) as the 46th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The People's Republic of Filaki is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 6 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.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Furniture Restoration.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Filaki's national animal is the pomeranian, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the fili.

We welcome The Republic of The Frappeans



We welcome The Republic of The Frappeans (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Frappeans), as the 45th member nation state of 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Frappeans is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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 Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 17%. A healthy private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration, Basket Weaving, and Soda Sales industries.
Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Frappeans's national animal is the pegassus and its currency is the bikikinia.

Monday, March 19, 2007

We welcome The Holy Empire of The Jojo



We welcome The Holy Empire of The Jojo (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=The+Jojo), a United Nations member, as the 44th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Holy Empire of The JoJo is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its hard-working, cynical population of 9 million 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.
The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 13%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Cheese Exports industries.
The JoJo's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, bicyclists are banned from major roads, military funding has been stripped back, and scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes. Crime is moderate, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. The JoJo's national animal is the Tabby Fat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Piem.

Welcome Empire of Comnemnus !



We welcome The Empire of Comnemnus (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=comnemnus) as the 43th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Empire of Comnemnus is a small, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 12 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.
The medium-sized, corrupt, pro-business government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Religion & Spirituality and Defence are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6%. A robust private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Furniture Restoration.
Employers may fire workers without giving any reason, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, all tariffs have been abolished, and a dictator has seized power and outlawed elections. Crime is a serious problem. Comnemnus's national animal is the Ant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Sweat of Alun.

We welcome The Holy Empire of Deus Deusia



We welcome The Holy Empire of Deus Deusia (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Deus+Deusia) as the 42nd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Holy Empire of Deus Deusia is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 5 million are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.
The medium-sized government concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although Commerce and Education are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 12%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Soda Sales, and Woodchip Exports industries.
Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Deus Deusia's national animal is the unicorn, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the dollar.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

United Nations Timeline

For those interested in United Nations in Nation States this link shows all the history up to now:

http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/UN_Timeline

Population continuous growth !!

Even though some nations departed us, we continue to grow our total population. 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region hit a new record today; 14,337,000,000 people, shared among 41 nation member states. The largest population is always The Kingdom of Sigmadom with 2.364 billion people, while the tiniest one is The Republic of Atakna with 6 million people.

Bye-bye for ever betrayer Alecon !

Seconds ago
The Republic of Alpha of Centaurus
Alecon is a betrayer: "96 minutes ago The Constitutional Monarchy of Alecon Hello my brothers, Let the invasions begin soon! In solidarity, Hon. Duke Gerard Dugall, O.A. (Order of Alecon), P.C., (Privy Council), Aleconais Permanent Representative to the Brotherhood of Evil 70 minutes ago The Constitutional Monarchy of Alecon P.S. I could be our ambassador to underground dealings. I just joined the forum and will be active both here and over there."

He joined the enemy who threat to invade us ... Shame to him !!! We have welcomed him here ... But always in history there are Ephialtes or Kerkoportas ... Glory to our Empire !!! We feel more pure now ...

This was posted in Brotherhood of Evil region main board. This region claims to be an invading region, sub-group of Underground Dealings region, who claim as well to be invaders.

We welcome The Republic of Atakna

We welcome The Republic of Atakna (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=atakna) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region, as our 42nd member nation state.
The Republic of Atakna is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable 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.
The large, corrupt government 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 28%, 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 Furniture Restoration.
Crime is moderate. Atakna's national animal is the swordfish, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the sword.

Saturday, March 17, 2007

We welcome The Most Serene Republic of Monokuro Boo



We are happy to welcome The Most Serene Republic of Monokuro Boo (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Monokuro+Boo), a member of United Nations, as our 41st member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire.

The Most Serene Republic of Monokuro Boo is a small, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 9 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.
The enormous, socially-minded government concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although Social Welfare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 35%, 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 Beef-Based Agriculture.
Voting is voluntary, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and marijuana is legal in the privacy of your own home. Crime is moderate, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Monokuro Boo's national animal is the miniature schnauzer, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the wonker.

Welcome back home Alecon

We are happy to welcome back in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region The Constitutional Monarchy of Alecon.

The Republic of Enfermares Tunae



We welcome The Republic of Enfermares Tunae (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Enfermares+Tunae) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Enfermares Tunae is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Defence, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 23%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Furniture Restoration.
Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Enfermares Tunae's national animal is the ganum, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the tunae.

Bye-bye Alecon

The Constitutional Monarchy of Alecon departed our region for exploring the world of nation states. We wish "Good luck" to Hon. Duke Gerard Dugall in his new region.

Returned to sender - Undeliverable !!

The Underground Dealings of Slipbreak sent us the following telegram:

"Greetings Byzantine Glory, founder of 01 Eastern Roman empire! I am the spokesperson puppet of Russian Identity, Underground Dealings, an invader region. We would like you to become a colony of UD. You may still run your own region but it would basically mean you would become a member region of UD and have assistance on raids, help and forum developing etc. Would you like more information? Thank you, Russian Identity, Commander of UD"

Our kindness of heart prevented us from cutting the tongue of the messenger but we returned the message back to sender, as "Undeliverable" !! ...

01 Eastern Roman Empire Region believes in freedom and independence and all of us know how to fight defending ourselves or if needed retaliating any invader.

Glory to the Empire !!

Friday, March 16, 2007

Bye-bye Country Girl-2

The Queendom of Country Girl-2 departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region. We wish them good luck in their new region.

We welcome The Kingdom of Vergina Sun



We welcome The Kingdom of Vergina Sun (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Vergina+Sun) as the 40th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Kingdom of Vergina Sun is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.
The minute government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Retail, Woodchip Exports, and Gambling industries.
Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Vergina Sun's national animal is the horse, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the statir.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Nation States Rules on Regional Influence

In the next we present the game rules on Regional Influence, not only of every individual member nation state but of a whole region in comparison with other regions of the game. Influence is accumulated by time and population, as also by strong United Nations Delegate (many endorsements). Even though some historical regions of the game, that now have very few members, they have kept with high Regional Influence level mostly homoring their past than their current power.

"All About Influence
April 2006
Introduction
As of version 1.9, all nations have "Regional Influence," which is a measure of how important a nation is considered in its current region. Influence is determined by two factors: how much time the nation has spent in this region, and how many UN endorsements it has had over that time.
Effect on Gameplay
Although being boast-worthy in its own right, Influence serves an important gameplay purpose. The ability of UN Delegates to eject and ban nations from their region, and to password-protect it, is limited by their Influence. That is, the longer a Delegate has been a resident of the region, and the more endorsements he has held over that time, the more able he is to eject, ban, and password-protect.
Delegates consume some of their Influence to exercise their power, so the more often he ejects, bans, and password-protects, the more difficult it is for him to wield those powers in the future.
In relation to ejecting and banning, the exact amount of Influence consumed depends on the target's Influence. A newcomer to a region may be ejected for very little cost, while ejecting a well-supported, long-time resident is very expensive.
Invasion Rules
With the introduction of Regional Influence, our rules governing "Invasion Griefing" are abolished.
That means we no longer have complicated rules dictating, for example, how many residents a Delegate can eject before the moderators consider it illegal "griefing." Delegates need not worry about whether they are allowed to eject, ban, or password-protect—instead, if the game lets you do them, they're legal.
This removes a major source of angst and uncertainty for players and moderators alike. In the past, some players didn't even know there were rules about ejecting nations until after they'd broken them. Even experienced players (and moderators!) sometimes found it difficult to separate genuine invasions from region griefing. We're very glad to be able to put this situation behind us.
Examples
Nation A has been a resident of her region for two months, then becomes Delegate. She is likely to have a large pool of Influence to spend.
Nation B is the Delegate of a region that is suddenly invaded. As the invaders have no Influence, B can easily afford to eject all of them.
Nation C is part of an invasion force that crashes into a region. The invaders all endorse C and he becomes Delegate. C will have no or very little Influence, and be unable to immediately eject any native residents. (However, he will be gaining Influence faster than anyone else in the region, as he now has the most endorsements.)
Nation D is a long-time regional resident. She leaves the region for a few days, then returns. D will have slightly less Influence in this region than when she departed. (She will also have accumulated a small amount of Influence in the region she temporarily visited.)
Other Changes
Regions now have a "Regional Power" label. This reflects how much Influence that region's residents have in total, compared to other regions.
Delegates and Founders can use Region Control to password-protect their region, and have that password automatically displayed on the region page to all residents. (It remains hidden from outsiders.) It costs less Influence to apply a password that is visible to residents than to apply one that will remain hidden.
Obsoleted Rules
As mentioned above, "Invasion Griefing" rules have been abolished. The forum rules sticky has been updated to reflect this, with the following old rules removed:
Deleted: A distinction was drawn between "invaders" and "natives," and different rules applied to each.
Deleted: "Invader Delegates" were prohibited from ejecting more than a certain number (usually 10%) of residents, and required to unban them immediately afterward.
Deleted: If an "invader Delegate" password-protected the region, she was required to distribute that password to residents via telegram.
Deleted: Delegates were prohibited from ejecting residents in order to re-Found a region.
These rules no longer apply.
Notes
The "Regional Influence" label reflects how much Influence a nation has compared to others in its region only. A nation with few endorsements and a short residency in a small region may have a higher Regional Influence rank than one with many endorsements and a long residence in a large region.
Influence cannot be transferred between regions. When a nation enters a new region for the first time, his Regional Influence there is zero.
While Founders earn Influence like any other nation, they do not spend it. Thus they can continue to do whatever they like in their own regions—eject, ban, password-protect, and deny Delegate access to Region Control—as much as they please.
All nations accumulate Influence, whether they are UN members or not.
Nations have been invisibly accumulating Influence since the start of March 2006. Since we can't tell how long nations were resident in their region, or how many endorsements they had, before then, the amount of Influence nations have now is not affected by what they did prior to that date.
The Region Control page, accessible by regional Delegates and Founders, will provide a useful estimate of the cost in Influence of performing any action. Thus, Delegates can get a rough idea of how much Influence they must spend to eject, ban, or password-protect.
Delegates (and Founders, for that matter) are permitted to eject residents for any reason. That is, they can be good or evil, and moderators don't care which. If your regional Delegate is abusing his power, it's up to you to get her unelected. (Or, failing that, you could change regions.)
The Influence system is the result of collaboration between admin, moderators, and players. A great many people contributed their time and ideas to the project, making this change a truly community-driven one. Thank you everyone!
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Our population is over 14 billion people !!!

As of today the polulation in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region exceeded the 14 billion people (14,172,000,000). Glory to the Empire !!

Welcome Republic of Detropolis


We welcome The Republic of Detropolis (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Detropolis) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region. The Republic of Detropolis is the 39th member nation state in our Region.

The Republic of Detropolis is a huge, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 699 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 enormous government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as the Environment and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 21%. A healthy private sector is led by the Soda Sales industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Beef-Based Agriculture.
Police officers are seen patrolling the streets armed with satellite-guided truncheons, voting is compulsory, employers may fire workers without giving any reason, and the government is phasing in welfare programmes to tackle poverty. Crime is a problem. Detropolis's national animal is the mudskipper, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the kunt.

Population growth in our Region

The population of 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region exceeded today the 13 billion people (13,286,000,000). Live long and prosper members of our Empire, we hope soon to change even better our status inside Nation States.

We welcome The Queendom of Country Girl-2



We welcome The Queendom of Country Girl-2 (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Country+Girl-2), as the 38th member nation state of 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Queendom of COUNTRY GIRL-2 is a huge, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed population of 366 million are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.
The enormous, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force. COUNTRY GIRL-2's national animal is the hamster, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dollar.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Interesting Statistics about 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region

01 Eastern Roman Empire Region comprises of 37 members nation states. Out of them 14 are members of United Nations (but only 8 of them have endorsed the United Nations Delegate of the Region).

The total population of the Region is 12,920,000,000 people, the biggest ever, even though some nation members ceased to exist in the meantime. The 3 largest nations regarding population are: The Kingdom of Sigmadom (2,341,000,000), The Empire of Reborn Constantinople (1,051,000,000) and The Holy Empire of Brettonia Enforcers (493,000,000).

The highest civil rights are in the Democratic States of Leeia.

The highest political freedoms are in the Commonwealth of Orthodox Republics and in the Commonwealth of Triumphant Glory.

The best economies in the Region are in the United States of ImportsExports, in the Kingdom of 12 Gods, in the Grand Duchy of Corfu Island, in the Queendom of Sexy Chics and in the Empire of Hellenic Miracle.

The most powerful member nation state in our Region is the Freeland of Roleplaying (Eminence Grise), followed by the Commonwealth of Orthodox Republics and the Republic of Alpha of Centaurus (Dealmakers).

We have the following styles of government in the Region:

  • Authoritarian Democracy (1)

  • Corporate Bordellos (2)

  • Corrupt Dictatorships (3)

  • Democratic Socialists (4)

  • Corporate Police State (1)

  • Capitalist Paradises (9)

  • Right-Wing Utopias (2)

  • Inoffensive Centrist Democracies (4)

  • Psychotic Dictatorship (1)

  • Iron Fist Consumerists (2)

  • Father Knows Best States (2)

  • Scandinavian Liberal Paradises (2)

  • New York Time Democracy (1)

  • Compulsory Consumerist States (3)

Welcome back home Free Hunters

We welcome back home today The Kingdom of Free Hunters, a United Nations member nation state. Free Hunters is our 37th member nation state with 303 million people.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

The Commonwealth of Triumphant Glory



We welcome The Commonwealth of Triumphant Glory (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Triumphant+Glory) as the 36th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Commonwealth of Triumphant Glory is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-working population of 5 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.
The minute government, or what there is of one, appears to have no policy direction whatsoever. Income tax is unheard of. A large private sector is led by the Soda Sales industry, followed by Cheese Exports and Beef-Based Agriculture.
Crime is a major problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Triumphant Glory's national animal is the dolphin and its currency is the triumph.

The Protectorate of The Holy Cooliness



We welcome The Protectorate of The Holy Cooliness (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=The+Holy+Cooliness) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Protectorate of The Holy Cooliness is a very large, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 96 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, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 86%, 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.
Every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government, the government pours millions of haks into rehabilitation programs annually, all writing must pass a censorship board before being allowed on the shelves, and the nation's gigantic air force is both respected and feared. Crime is totally unknown. The Holy Cooliness's national animal is the hesiy, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the hak.

Monday, March 12, 2007

The Dominion of Tarrik



We welcome The Dominion of Tarrik (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Tarrik) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region as our 34th nation member state (wow, we were never 34 members here !!!).

The Dominion of Tarrik is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, 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 Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 52%, and even higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Gambling industry.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Tarrik's national animal is the tiger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the galatic.

The Republic of Reformed Roman States



We welcome The Republic of Reformed Roman States (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Reformed+Roman+States) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Reformed Roman States is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. 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.
The enormous, socially-minded government devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 36%, but much higher for the wealthy. A nonexistent private sector is dominated by the Cheese Exports industry.
Crime is well under control. Reformed Roman States's national animal is the eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the denarii.

The Holy Empire of The Drakontas



We welcome The Holy Empire of The Drakontas (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=The+Drakontas) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Holy Empire of The Drakontas is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.
The medium-sized, corrupt, pro-business government concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although Defence and Commerce are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9%. A robust private sector is led by the Retail industry, followed by Soda Sales and Arms Manufacturing.
Crime is a problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. The Drakontas's national animal is the dragon and its currency is the drake.

We welcome The Empire of United Roman Provinces



We welcome in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region our new member nation state, The Empire of United Roman Provinces (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=United+Roman+Provinces).

The Empire of United Roman Provinces is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 5 million are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.
The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8%. A large private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Book Publishing and Woodchip Exports.

We lost BJNU

Another inactivity victim ... The Oppressed Peoples of BJNU nation state ceased to exist today due to the inactivity of its government for more than one month ... It is pity ... So 01 Eastern Roman Empire Regions consists today of 30 members (plus one in our Colony of AnubisBoards).

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Bye bye Noggie Noggins !

After a short staying in our Region Nooggie Noggins departed today ... We wish them Good luck in their new region.

Friday, March 9, 2007

Welcome Republic of Monadnock Valley !



We welcome The Republic of Monadnock Valley (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Monadnock+Valley) as the 32nd member nation state of 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Monadnock Valley is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its burgeoning sloth population. 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.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 26%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry.
Voting is voluntary. Crime is moderate. Monadnock Valley's national animal is the sloth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the gold mark.

Welcome Republic of Nuzizo !



We welcome The Republic of Nuzizo (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Nuzizo) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region. The new member came to us from our Colony Region of AnubisBoards and it is our 31st member nation state. Nuzizo is a nation state honoring the Nuzizo Forum (http://www.nuzizo.com).

The Republic of Nuzizo is a small, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 18 million are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.
The minute, pro-business government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Law & Order, and Education. Income tax is unheard of. A healthy private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry, followed by Information Technology and Trout Farming.
All tariffs have been abolished, bicyclists are banned from major roads, the streets are increasingly clogged with poverty-stricken beggars, and extreme political groups are outlawed. Crime is moderate. Nuzizo's national animal is the white horse, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the zizo.

Welcome The Principality of Navarro-Fennia from Russia



We welcome The Principality of Navarro-Fennia (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=navarro-fennia) from Russia, a United Nations member nation state, as the 30th member in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Principality of Navarro-Fennia is a large, devout nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 26 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 63%, 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 Uranium Mining.
Green Medveds are considered a delicacy, the government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid, the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources, and major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Navarro-Fennia's national animal is the Green Medved, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the solid.

Welcome The Holy Empire of Brettonia Enforcers



We welcome The Holy Empire of Brettonia Enforcers (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Brettonia+Enforcers) in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Holy Empire of Brettonia Enforcers is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 459 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
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 Law & Order, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 96%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.
Government-run screening operations remove embryos with severe genetic disorders, teachers regularly paddle unruly students, an underground movement of cigarette smokers has sprung up in response to a government ban, and the government is cutting back on the number of political prisoners executed each year. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Brettonia Enforcers's national animal is the Robot Spider, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Gold Blocks.

Inactivity kills !

It is pity but "Inactivity kills" in Nation States ... The Sultanate of The Rabbit that Owns ceased to exist a few hours ago ... All members of our Region should check regularly their nations or at least monthly ...

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Population growth in our Region

The recent census in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region showed that our population has well exceeded the 12 billion people (as of today all our Region has 12,469,000,000 people). The largest nation state in our Region is The Kingdom of Sigmadom (2,306,000,000), while the smallest is The Principality of AugustusIV. A remarkable increase in population has also taken place in The Empire of Reborn Constantinople, which also exceeded the 1 billion (1,012,000,000 people). Congratulations to all our nations and wishes to have soon our Region with much more nations and population towards our continuous growth in the game both in population, economic growth and power.

Welcome AugustusIV



We welcome in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region our 29th nation state, The Principality of AugustusIV (another two nation states live in our Colony of AnubisBoards Region).

The Principality of AugustusIV (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=AugustusIV) is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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 large government is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Religion & Spirituality and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 20%. A large private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Retail and Trout Farming.
Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. AugustusIV's national animal is the elephant and its currency is the denarii.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Bye-bye Free Hunters !

The Kingdom of Free Hunters departed today 01 Eastern Roman Empire establishing a new region named Hunters Paradise. We wish them to have fun in their lonely new road.

AnubisBoards Colony

As of February 28th, 2007 The Commonwealth of Successful Netizens founded AnubisBoards Region in memoriam of Anubis Boards, region of the respective forum members. The new region was officially and voluntarily colonized by 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.