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Locano wrote:Jeez! I only have 4.8% More than half die of old age and more than a third die from heart disease. Only like 10% of deaths are unnatural.

Yeah just that 9.8 percent is from the wilderness the rest is from old age which is pretty good. I’m starting to think these wilderness might be deaths from something else, cough* cough* Jason

Coletomn wrote:Yeah just that 9.8 percent is from the wilderness the rest is from old age which is pretty good. I’m starting to think these wilderness might be deaths from something else, cough* cough* Jason

I have 29.4% of deaths due to people getting lost in the wilderness, so my citizens very clearly have amazing survival skills.

Silvedania, Solsevara, Gentem ignis, The Galactic American Imperium, and 2 othersDenher, and Coletomn

I just heard the words: "Nobody you meet online is your friend. You haven't met them face to face, you don't know what they're like."

I wanted to slap the person immediately. They, in their archaic logic, forgot to take into account this age of growing interconnection. Via the wonderful technology of the internet, more people can come together and connect than ever before. It allows you to bond with people from all over the world, from all walks of life. It no longer requires a personal connection in which you see the person daily. Now, friends may live halfway across the globe from each other. We're not just nameless faces; we're people, living and breathing. Connections made online are just as strong - if not stronger - than those formed via traditional means. I can vouch for this personally. I've made more friends in places like Nova Lisseum than I have in my entire life. People like Kor Pantaal, Docordan, TheNoranLifeDocko, The Cute Furry, Halexandria, Goodrum, Citizen Zero, Kalinov, Quitman Mississippi, Big Boy McConnell, The Fordines, and Vevillbelanic. I value these relationships more than any I have ever made. Anybody who dares claim that they are artificial, that they are based upon empty comments, can go screw themselves with a 39 1/2 pole. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

I also made this statement on the Nova Lisseum RMB under the nation Kazuma Akasun.

Tausend Seen wrote:I have 29.4% of deaths due to people getting lost in the wilderness, so my citizens very clearly have amazing survival skills.

1% of my citizens commit suicide while in police custody :(

i once had a gold in trout fishing

Allows all refugees to enter the country
Civil Rights: +0.0001%

Allows for moderate mediation of the Internet
Civil Rights: -42.0%

Because **** me that's why

This game is addictive in the same way as gambling, and I know it but I can't stooop

Man I should've just sent a regional telegram for endorsements when I first went inactive...

And now for something completely different:


10000 Islands Emissary Report

Date: February 2021
Population: 1,212
Delegate Endorsement: 411
Forum: Link https://10000islands.proboards.com/
Discord: Link https://discord.gg/4uWZbNS

TITO Command

Has your region been invaded, or do you want to get in touch with TITO? If so, contact one of the following nations:
~Chief Executive: Markanite
~Field Commander: Kanta Hame
~Tactical Officers: Shy Guyia, Smugglers and Mercs (TITO EF), Controlitia, Wischland
~Executive Officers: Hakketomat, HN67

Government

As of this report's publication, the Government of 10000 Islands consists of:
~Chief Executive: Markanite
~WA Delegate: HumanSanity
~Senior Senator for Blue Canaria North (Emissary Report): Wischland
~Senator for Lyonnesse East (Houses): Aschente
~Senator for New Republica South (Debates and Discussions): Dokansia
~Senator for Himes West (RP): Vacant
~Minister of Education: Free Las Pinas
~Minister of Labor Wille-Harlia
~Minister of Immigration: Margaux

Information about other government officials of 10000 Islands can be found Linkhere.

New Government Appointments

~Following a shocking investigation into Taco Island Mayor Louisistan’s failure to use the official yacht as directed by the Mayor’s Private Yacht Act of 1955, Louis handed in his Linkresignation as mayor. Chief Executive Markanite appointed Tanzoria as the Linknew mayor, to oversee forum spam and games. Thank you, Louis, for your convivial leadership of Taco Island, and congrats Tanzoria!
~Markanite also appointed Free Las Pinas as the new LinkPresident of the XKI Cards Co-op, after HumanSanity stepped down. As President, FLP will help to coordinate regional card farming efforts and direct the donation of cards to various cultural events and competitions.
~Then Secretary of State Margaux hired Porflox as XKI’s new emissary to Spiritus, Sulenia as emissary to Greater Dienstad, and Eastern New England as emissary to Deutschland.
~The new Minister of Education Free Las Pinas hired Sulenia to serve as his deputy and assist in coordinating the welcome and assistance of new members of the region.

Around the Islands

~February’s LinkFeatured Nation was Porflox, a newcomer to the islands who has already shown their talent as a recruiter, TITO Member, and the region’s new emissary to Spiritus. Congratulations Porflox, we’re excited to see where you’ll go next!
~Cultural Officer Thedairos announced the LinkBest Flag Competition this February, where members and friends of the region could submit their flag designs via a forum thread or an on-site TG, after which Islanders voted for their favorite design. With 22 gorgeous flag designs to choose from, competition was fierce, but in the end, Grea Kriopia’s flag won the forum competition, and Megistos flag won the on-site competition. Congrats to the winners and a round of applause for all contestants for their creativity and amazing flag designing skills!
~XKI’s LinkForum Theme Design Competition continued throughout the month of February. Interested Islanders were given the chance to submit their own ideas for a new forum design, in hopes that their submission might be chosen as an actual theme for the regional forum. Four intrepid designers tried their hand at making a forum theme. Free Las Pinas showed an eye for pleasing pink with his LinkPastel Palms Theme. Pianaville lifted our spirits with their bright LinkBeach Theme and Comfed channeled the spirit of the ocean with their LinkSurf of the Islands Theme. Finally, Silvedania got us all ready for summer vacation with their LinkSand and Water Theme. The Council of Nine is currently deliberating which of these gorgeous designs to pick, so stay tuned to find out the competition winner next month!
~Perhaps prompted by the new Mayor Tanzoria, there has been a resurgence of spammy chat threads in Taco Island. Chaos reigned as Islanders debated whether or not Linkthis is a Starbucks, fired Linktrebuchet projectiles at one another (and the mayoral mansion), and re-opened LinkThe Tanzoria Asylum for the Criminally Insane. And yes, the asylum is named after the new mayor, perhaps explaining why Taco Island has been so crazy as of late. Regardless, Islanders new and old enjoyed the excitement and got to spamming like never before!
~In celebration of The Partnership for Sovereignty, XKI, TRR, and TSP joined forces to host a trading card pull event. The event was centered around commended defenders, and participants had the chance to get S1 Improving Wordiness, Ballotonia, and Eluvatar cards. Eager to try their luck, members of all three regions spent the afternoon card farming and opening up card packs, with several participants striking gold and gaining a copy of these sought-after cards.

Islander Achievements

~Although this is a civil, rather than personal achievement, we wanted to highlight Eastern New England for all the hard work he has been doing lately as the WA Secretariat in issuing numerous WA Proposal Voting Recommendations and Overviews. With every new proposal to hit vote in the GA or SC, ENE searches through forum debate to provide Islanders with a quick, easy to understand overview of the proposal from a variety of perspectives. For political proposals, ENE goes one step further, and coordinates with delegate HumanSanity to issue a voting recommendation explaining why a vote for or against is in XKI’s regional interest. ENE’s work has provided valuable insight into the WA for many Islanders, and truly deserves a moment of special recognition for his efforts!
~Free Las Pinas also put in the work in regard to the WA this month, authoring their first-ever GA Resolution “Supporting People with Disabilities”. After months of drafting and redrafting his proposal about protecting and assisting those with physical and mental impairments, FLP submitted his proposal towards the middle of February. Following an extensive telegram campaign, the proposal reached vote and passed with a laudable 82.8% support. Congrats FLP, and best of luck in your future authorship endeavors.
~Not to be outdone, Noahs Second Country also got to work in the WA, drafting “Repeal: Commend Northern Borland”, pointing out the questionable claims of the original resolution. Although this was a controversial repeal, Noah’s hard work ensured that it would pass, with 58.9% support. Fantastic job!
~Rounding out XKI’s excellent work in the WA this month was HumanSanity. Following a raid on the passworded region The Embassy, HS quickly pushed “Liberate The Embassy” to vote in the Security Council. With broad support from many small delegates and individual nations, the resolution passed with 69.5% support. Congratulations and thank you HS!

XKI Game-Side

A regional poll by Jabberwocky asked Islanders which of a variety of movie villains would make the best parent. Most Islanders weren’t particularly impressed by any of the villains parenting skills and chastised poor Jabber for being insensitive. Those willing to disregard the problems of villain parents, however, decided that Emperor Palpatine would make the best dad.

The RMB was filled with playful banter this month:

~Another month bites the dust!
~And...and?!?!
~Kyle and his hole?
~Z-Day has come early.
~Doctor Who?
~No no, it’s cursed.
~Likely story. I want name, rank, and, Bank Balance.
~Unlimited voting Power!
~Old Folks and their lawns.
~An excellent translation!

Poet Laureate Competition

With February, came the LinkPoet Laureate Contest. Islanders submitted poems, this time centered on the themes of courage and bravery, which were then voted upon by the region. Aersoldorf’s humorous poem, was chosen as the contest’s winner.

‘Twas long ago, both cold and dark,
The sun had slipped away,
Patrons thru my door had come,
To hide until the day.

Good food, strong drink and tales provide,
Distraction from their fear,
Yet laughing eyes can scarce disguise,
The knowledge that Death’s near.

The TITO boys were making noise,
A’boasting of past deeds,
As stronger ales make stronger tales,
They’d all been in their meads.

Kanta cleared his throat and said,
That he was bravest, true,
“While you were kicking raiders butts,
I kicked their mamas too”

Kort’s Korner did erupt in sound,
Knights spewed their drinks, guffawed,
Up through the floor came Shelter’s ghost,
The patrons silent, awed.

“I hear ye making crazy claims,
I’ve come to set you straight,
Titanica, the bravest knight,
Would use you for cut bait,

Yet even he, the noblest knight,
Was filled with doubt and dread,
When from the sand a monster plucked,
Its fearsome, fishy, head.

Halibostrichus vampiricus,
Part vampire, fish and bird,
Grub gumbo turned and ran so fast,
A sonic boom was heard,

For 80 days and nights they ran,
No respite, no time out,
When out of breath, the knight did stop,
And turn himself about,

I beg of thee my mortal foe,
A toast to death let’s chug,
But Hakke smiled and said no thanks,
I chased you for a hug.”

Until next month, your XKI Update Staff is signing off – Wischland and Margaux

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Tausend Seen wrote:I have 29.4% of deaths due to people getting lost in the wilderness, so my citizens very clearly have amazing survival skills.

XD wow that makes my 10 percent look like child’s play, sorry to hear that. I think it’s because of how much environmental beauty your nation has or something.

Good luck to all who stand for Delegate and Senator for Himes West and Lyonesse East!

Just flyin' thru on our way south.

Lumen salutis

Hi, I am new, any advice?
Thaks for the sugestions

Lumen salutis wrote:Hi, I am new, any advice?
Thaks for the sugestions

Hi there, welcome to 10000 Islands!

The best advice I’d give would be to not be afraid to put yourself out there. We all make mistakes, and we tend to make the same ones, so it will never hurt to seek help, or try to learn other game mechanics.

In regards to issue answering, I’d suggest you make out a rough outline of what you’d like to focus on. When I started out, it was a combination of Crime and Rudeness (though I have since taken another path). In other words, have a philosophical understanding of how your nation’s gonna work, and don’t give up when the first few issues feel troll-y! The more you answer issues, the more you understand how they work, and you’d have an easier time forming the nation you’d like to create here.

NS also has this thing called the World Assembly, which is sorta like the United Nations (no joke, it used to be called the United Nations, too, and has the same imagery, and the RL UN got angry). You seem to have already applied, so all I’d have to say is be sure to endorse HumanSanity when admitted, and feel free to ask further questions regarding it.

Have fun!

HumanSanity, Vivolkha, Locano, Silvedania, and 3 othersSolsevara, The Galactic American Imperium, and Janraiqlux

Aeslann wrote:I just heard the words: "Nobody you meet online is your friend. You haven't met them face to face, you don't know what they're like."

I wanted to slap the person immediately. They, in their archaic logic, forgot to take into account this age of growing interconnection. Via the wonderful technology of the internet, more people can come together and connect than ever before. It allows you to bond with people from all over the world, from all walks of life. It no longer requires a personal connection in which you see the person daily. Now, friends may live halfway across the globe from each other. We're not just nameless faces; we're people, living and breathing. Connections made online are just as strong - if not stronger - than those formed via traditional means. I can vouch for this personally. I've made more friends in places like Nova Lisseum than I have in my entire life. People like Kor Pantaal, Docordan, TheNoranLifeDocko, The Cute Furry, Halexandria, Goodrum, Citizen Zero, Kalinov, Quitman Mississippi, Big Boy McConnell, The Fordines, and Vevillbelanic. I value these relationships more than any I have ever made. Anybody who dares claim that they are artificial, that they are based upon empty comments, can go screw themselves with a 39 1/2 pole. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

I also made this statement on the Nova Lisseum RMB under the nation Kazuma Akasun.

That's really sweet. Hopefully, all of them will see it.

Lumen salutis

Free Las Pinas wrote:Hi there, welcome to 10000 Islands!

The best advice I’d give would be to not be afraid to put yourself out there. We all make mistakes, and we tend to make the same ones, so it will never hurt to seek help, or try to learn other game mechanics.

In regards to issue answering, I’d suggest you make out a rough outline of what you’d like to focus on. When I started out, it was a combination of Crime and Rudeness (though I have since taken another path). In other words, have a philosophical understanding of how your nation’s gonna work, and don’t give up when the first few issues feel troll-y! The more you answer issues, the more you understand how they work, and you’d have an easier time forming the nation you’d like to create here.

NS also has this thing called the World Assembly, which is sorta like the United Nations (no joke, it used to be called the United Nations, too, and has the same imagery, and the RL UN got angry). You seem to have already applied, so all I’d have to say is be sure to endorse HumanSanity when admitted, and feel free to ask further questions regarding it.

Have fun!

Thanks, When I am accepted into the world assembly, I will investigate most about that, thank you very much

Locano, Silvedania, and The Galactic American Imperium

Coletomn wrote:XD wow that makes my 10 percent look like child’s play, sorry to hear that. I think it’s because of how much environmental beauty your nation has or something.

That relatable moment when nature is so beautiful that you die

Locano, Silvedania, Sphealstan, Free Las Pinas, and 2 othersThe Galactic American Imperium, and Coletomn

There will be a new GA vote tomorrow at minor update on Prohibition of Honor Killings. Vote on the forum to decide how I cast my 410+ votes

Proposal: https://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/41046/ga-proposal-prohibition-honor-killings
Voting: https://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/41047/ga-proposal-prohibition-honor-killings

HumanSanity wrote:There will be a new GA vote tomorrow at minor update on Prohibition of Honor Killings. Vote on the forum to decide how I cast my 410+ votes

Want to see that beautiful number of 410 votes go up? Well then what are you waiting for? Go and endorse HumanSanity today!

Reunified japan

Coletomn wrote:XD wow that makes my 10 percent look like child’s play, sorry to hear that. I think it’s because of how much environmental beauty your nation has or something.

Somehow my 0.1% dying in the wilderness jumped to 10% in two weeks. At this rate, my entire population will get lost in the wild in 2 months

Reunified japan wrote:Somehow my 0.1% dying in the wilderness jumped to 10% in two weeks. At this rate, my entire population will get lost in the wild in 2 months

Look at the amount of people dying in the wild. 25% of my people die while in the wild, just wow.

Silvedania, The Galactic American Imperium, Tausend Seen, and Reunified japan

Solarampa wrote:Look at the amount of people dying in the wild. 25% of my people die while in the wild, just wow.

For me 27.6%, and it was higher before but I’m focusing on DF.

Reunified japan

Solarampa wrote:Look at the amount of people dying in the wild. 25% of my people die while in the wild, just wow.

That moment when you care a bit *too* much about the environment

Silvedania, The Galactic American Imperium, Tausend Seen, and Cakasia

Apparently I don't care much about the environment. 94.3 percent die from Old Age, the rest die from Acts From God, at least I have no disease deaths.

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