| Regional history - help needed |
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I'm working on updating the newcomer guide. The list of important historical events that define the setting for our modern tech roleplay needs an update. So now I'm wondering, which are the major historical events that any new player needs to know about?
Some initial suggestions: Late 1400s: Some nations have developed ships that can cross the oceans and begin to explore other continents systematically and trade with distant nations. 1600 - 1900: colonial powers from other continents are present in the South Pacific, several of our nations have a colonial past 1650-1775: Pirates plague the cross-Pacific trade. The major stronghold of the pirates is located on Government Island. (This is also part of an explanation of the special status of that island.) 1800s(?): Grovne Conventions, that establish our equivalent of the Geneva Conventions and other international laws. 1920s: Communism arises in the South Pacific 1949-1955: The Great War. A war between a pact of democratic nations and a pact of imperialist/nationalist list nations. The war ends with a decisive defeat of the imperialist side. 2014-2015: Capitalist-Communist Wars? I'm not sure what actually survived all that retconning. 2017: Foundation of the World Forum 2017-2018: Serevan War. Ethnic tensions in Erinor escalate into a civil war where the opposing sides receive significant backing from various nations... 2017-: The Reizen Civil War. Different nations are involved to promote their ideologies and/or enforce peace. Developing into a proxy war and maybe a Second Great War. What have I missed? These events would need to be completed with some more facts, like which were the major nations and what effect they had. (10-12-2019, 10:01 AM)Qwert Wrote: 2014-2015: Capitalist-Communist Wars? I'm not sure what actually survived all that retconning. Good question. Looking back at my notes, between 2013 and 2016 we RPd the Dome War, the war against The Seventh Alliance, the Sporaltryan War, the Ryccian Civil War and the Darkstrait Civil War. No idea if any of this can be considered canon. Regarding my nations, I would add:
(10-15-2019, 10:47 AM)VPRB Wrote: Good question. Looking back at my notes, between 2013 and 2016 we RPd the Dome War, the war against The Seventh Alliance, the Sporaltryan War, the Ryccian Civil War and the Darkstrait Civil War. No idea if any of this can be considered canon. Good additions. I'll add them to the list. The Dome War I barely remember, but I think it was sci-fi, like the Invasion of the Seventh Alliance. Neither would be canon. Perhaps @Ryccia, @Qvait and @ProfessorHenn know what is still canon from the other wars?
Depends on how canon Sporaltryus is now that it’s no longer a nation on the map.
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Legislator (10-15-2019, 04:51 PM)ProfessorHenn Wrote: Depends on how canon Sporaltryus is now that it’s no longer a nation on the map. It could be added as a secondary plot for you. I'm also considering a "fixed nation system" to preserve nations that have hand an important influence on region-wide canon history to have some continuity. In Sporaltryus' case it would depend on whether the related wars are still canon and considered important or not.
The Great War of 2014 (Sporaltryus War) is important to my country's history, so Sporaltryus must still be canon.
(10-15-2019, 04:56 PM)Qwert Wrote:(10-15-2019, 04:51 PM)ProfessorHenn Wrote: Depends on how canon Sporaltryus is now that it’s no longer a nation on the map. I believe we could apply a stretch of plausibility here. I see the logic of your proposal, but we risk filling up the map with inert nations. (10-15-2019, 10:04 PM)Qvait Wrote: The Great War of 2014 (Sporaltryus War) is important to my country's history, so Sporaltryus must still be canon. Same. I would consider Ryccian and Darkstrait civil wars canon too, but those are optional to my history. I confirm Dome and 7th Alliance were sci-fi. Funny but definitely non-canon.
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There’s a definite leap of faith when it comes to that “fixed nations system”, as who is stopping anyone from also declaring a war and doing a lot to try to ensure their nation will always remain? Or pulling a Sporaltryus, in short.
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Legislator (10-16-2019, 03:55 AM)VPRB Wrote: I believe we could apply a stretch of plausibility here. I see the logic of your proposal, but we risk filling up the map with inert nations. A valid concern. Currently almost half of the plots are claimed, but an inert nation every few years wouldn't be a problem. (10-16-2019, 01:08 PM)ProfessorHenn Wrote: There’s a definite leap of faith when it comes to that “fixed nations system”, as who is stopping anyone from also declaring a war and doing a lot to try to ensure their nation will always remain? Or pulling a Sporaltryus, in short. If enough people engage in that RP and if it greatly influences the regional canon, I don't think this would be a problem. Our community I believe wouldn't allow godmod wars.
I agree with Qwert, in keeping some inert nation’s that contributed to the history of the forum rp isn’t a problem.
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