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Issue XIII
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TOP STORY: OLD MEETS NEW AT MORA PROMOTIONS
by Kringalia


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Standard office for Deputy Ministers

In a leadership shakeup, Minister of Regional Affairs Punchwood announced on March 15 a new set of Deputy Ministers and Advisory Councillors, to replace resigning officials and rotate other long serving members.

Former Minister Kringalia was brought back as Deputy Minister and member of the Advisory Council. Currently the longest serving member of the Ministry Staff, Kringalia has already served twice as Minister and twice as Deputy Minister. Former Minister Cathalea was also brought back to the Advisory Council, having served once as Minister and being a long-term member of the Staff.

As part of a newer generation, former Army Minister Siberian was appointed to the Advisory Council and offered a position as Deputy Minister, though he declined the latter due to his ongoing commitments with the Special Forces. Though not a newcomer to the South Pacific, Siberian is rather new to the Ministry of Regional Affairs. He has been instrumental in the development of the Southern Radio. A newcomer by the name of Rinian was also appointed to the Council.

Asked about the ongoing work of the Ministry of Regional Affairs, Cathalea was deliberately vague, saying that the Ministry was "coming close to unveiling a nice project which has been in the works for a while" and hoping that the region would like it.



Roleplayers Wrap Up Convention
by Kringalia

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Dinner at the Roleplay Convention

Recent events in the South Pacific may have convinced many residents and foreigners that drama and controversy dominate the region, and while that might have been the case for the regional government a few weeks ago, a quieter but equally important event has been taking place in Treasure Island.

There a Roleplay Convention has been underway, a gathering of all those who actively roleplay on the regional forum, in order to discuss the status quo and whether any improvements can be made to the roleplay forum layout and their overall community. This meeting was convened by Kringalia on February 6 to discuss the satisfaction with the layout of the roleplay forum and possible changes to it, as well as the possibility of encouraging roleplays that deviate from the regional canon.

As participants took notice of the Convention, they quickly suggested the addition of a subforum where they could post their factbooks and national information, since threads of that nature are currently spread over different sections of the roleplay forum. Layout changes have continued to be suggested throughout the Convention, ultimately leading to a consensus proposal that would separate Treasure Island as its own forum category and create a section dedicated to roleplays outside the regional canon. This proposal has been considered by Forum Administration, though a consensus is yet to be reached.

By February 19 there were still discussions about layout, but discussion had also turned to the issue of roleplays affecting inactive nations and the possibility of removing certain nations off the claims list. Opinion was mixed with regards to the former, some being comfortable with having roleplays that affect inactive nations, while others said it was important for all nations to give consent before having their nation involved in a roleplay. Though sentiment ultimately seemed to gravitate towards the consent requirement, there has been no specific decision yet.

A more complicated issue has been the removal of some nations from the claims list. As it currently stands, nations that cease to exist gameside lose their corresponding claim on the regional map, which would open them for future claim by a different user. There is growing concern among several roleplayers that allowing such claims over certain national plots would cause problems for the regional canon, since future claimants would be able to erase all the history associated with the plots in question.

In particular, many have asked that the plots formerly associated with Ryccia and Sporaltryus be reserved, since most events since the current canon was established are directly related to those two nations and could not have happened otherwise. Chief Cartographer Rhinotaz has allowed users Ryccia and Cathalea to reclaim their former plots, but has so far rejected the possibility of removing any plots from the claims list. As a compromise, Ryccia and Cathalea were allowed to reclaim their plots, but no actual reservation has been agreed upon.

There is no formal decision making mechanism at the Convention, so decisions are mostly taken when there is broad consensus on each matter, with the exception of map-related issues, which are decided by the Chief Cartographer. With most of its objectives already accomplished, there is good chance that the Convention might close soon, unless other outstanding issues are raised.



Cabinet Declares International Republic of Cake
by Punchwood


On the 16th of March residents were greeted by a new World Factbook Entry stating that The South Pacific will be reorganised into an International Republic of Cake. It also stated that all Pie Supporters shall face trial in the High Court for “crimes against the region.”

The move was caused due to the long fought war in The South Pacific splitting people into two different camps “Team Pie” and “Team Cake.” Cabinet sources tell us that to end the bloodshed the current Minister for Regional Affairs, Punchwood took it upon himself to declare the new regime stating that he believe what he did was right and that the Cabinet would back him due to a majority of them being Cake supporters.

A region-wide telegram was sent out on the same day urging clam, and to notify the Cabinet of any known Pie supporters. It also warned residents not to approach Pie Supporter due to them being “aggressive.” It ended stating that another telegram would soon be sent out with new developments and known pie supporters.

Public opinion is hard to tell, some have clearly back the move showing their support on the RMB. While pie supporters have shown their opposition to the move and others stating they wish to remain neutral.
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