Basically i have wanted to do this for ages now but never found a forum or a group of people in the the real world to do this with. I have created an Imaginery country in Russia, for which we are nationals are are now in the senate.
This thread gives the necessary country details
Basically we are the elected representatives of the country. What we do is discuss economic, social, political policy. I will roughly DM this and play as well if people don't mind.
Secondly on a weekly basis i will list 5 major world events that affect the nation of SYMISTAN and we formulate opinions and policies with regard to them. Due to location the Ukraine election would have serious implications for us so we would have to give an opinion and may even take some action.
We have four groups or parties. What i was wanting was that people who want to play and act like leaders and statesmen join some of the groups.
The political groups are:
The Muslims who have a seperatist idealogy - ie seperate country but have been brough to the table to work for peace. I will be part of this group.
The former communists who ran the country.
The majority slavic group who want a Western run country.
The muslim terrorists who are not SYMIANs but arabs and Al Qaeda etc ect you get the idea.
Chose your sides so we can start off with the game. It would be nice to have 15 people who will be full time to this.
Any questions or comments post here.
SYMistan - The rules of the game
SYMistan - The rules of the game
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? - Khalil Gibran
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill
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fable
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Cute idea. Count me in. As I don't have sufficient working knowledge of Islam to form part of either the separtist or terrorist group, I'd be interested in taking part in the Slavic/Western-oriented or Communists.
Fas, you might want to define your Communists a bit. Right now their are old-style Communists, Stalinists, Dictators using Communism as a front, and even (in Moldava) Communists who are opposed to Russia and favoring rapproachment with the West.
Fas, you might want to define your Communists a bit. Right now their are old-style Communists, Stalinists, Dictators using Communism as a front, and even (in Moldava) Communists who are opposed to Russia and favoring rapproachment with the West.
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I'll be in it...Count me in,Seems interesting.Forgien Terrorist,Muslim seperatists.
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[QUOTE=Magrus]I think you and I would end up in the hospital trying to drink together...
Oh its a shame you live so far away man. We could have so much fun! Well... maybe. We might end up in jail after we get out of the hospital.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Magrus]I think you and I would end up in the hospital trying to drink together...
Oh its a shame you live so far away man. We could have so much fun! Well... maybe. We might end up in jail after we get out of the hospital.[/QUOTE]-
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These seems rather interesting if done right I would believe...
With the ideal of learning in mind I wouldn't mind attempting to take up the side of the non symians. The terrorists if you will. Of course I most definitly have a major lack in knowledge of thier ways, even so more than Fable, so either the terrorists or the obvious Slavic people.
Oh and btw I read "Commun" all it took was that part and I said, Aegis will post.
With the ideal of learning in mind I wouldn't mind attempting to take up the side of the non symians. The terrorists if you will. Of course I most definitly have a major lack in knowledge of thier ways, even so more than Fable, so either the terrorists or the obvious Slavic people.
Oh and btw I read "Commun" all it took was that part and I said, Aegis will post.
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Count me in a well. This sounds pretty intreresting, CM. However, like fable pointed out, I too want a bit more information about certain groups. Do you want the groups to go in a certain direction or can we plan our own route? (ie, do we play terrorist who want to disable the country, terrorist who want a vote in how the country is being run, etc)
I tend to go with either the western orietated slavic group or the terrorists.
I tend to go with either the western orietated slavic group or the terrorists.
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Excellent. I have the break up as required. Each group is not homogenous at all they have seperate sub groups within them. I shall start with the smallest first.
The Terrorists There are two elements within this group. They are the locals and the foriegners. The locals mainly consist of muslims who have been "reborn" into the faith and demand an Islamic government with Shariah law implemented for all. The foriegners agree with this and have active links with Al Qaeda and its fringe groups. Due to the importance of the country and its location, Al Qaeda have decided that if SYMISTAN were to be a hardline muslim nation, Chechnya, Ingusetia and other such countries could easily fall under its sway and give the terrorists a haven like Afghanistan and a country to support them. Thus they have sent nearly 2000 armed and trained terrorists in the country to make sure that Islamic rule prevails.
Additionally they have set up camps and are training the locals. That is the only reason they are even considered part of the political make up. They have money, power and guns. They have set up mosts in the south eastern side of the country near Chechnya and the Caspian sea. They have a deep hatred for Russia, the EU and the US. They want the Muslim world to support them but they have got little recognition for their efforts.
The Muslim seperatists - Al Zulfiqar (the name of the political party) Az started off as a Hamas like entity. Firstly very much a militant organization established by many angry youths of SYMISTAN in 1989. It followed the tactics of Hamas, Hizbollah and Islamic Jihad it is desire for independence. They were trained by these organizations as well as by the Pakistani Govt in the 80s during its fight against the Soviets. The US wished to seperate SYMISTAN as well as Afghanistan, but that plan fell through due to lack of funding and victory in Afghanistan. Thus the Radicals of AZ decided to do it for themselves. These men and women set up charties and schools during the 15 year civil war and built up a grass roots political following.
At the the same time there was a desire to capitalize on the name of being "Muslims". The old guard are mainly influential people from the 1980s rulership of SYMISTAN but hated communist rule.The old guard of SYMISTAN is not religious at all and only uses the name to propogate its own power and wealth for the leaders. They had the money and power AZ needed to make themselves heard. Thus they formed this unholy alliance which is weak and very very fragile.
The third sub group is that of the hardline conservatives that desire an Islamic government with Shariah law. They are ideologically closely linked to that of the Terrorists however they have joined an Islamic Group known world wide as Hizb-ul-Tahrir or HT. They state that the entire world must come under islamic rule and that it will happen soon.
Now i will do the other two much larger groups today. So far the Terrorists have 2 subgroups and the Muslims 3 sub groups. These rougly represnent 27% of the political power in SYMISTAN.
The other two groups the Communists and the Democracts are divided into 5 sub groups each and the communists are 32 percent of the political power and the Democrats are 51% of the political power.
The Terrorists There are two elements within this group. They are the locals and the foriegners. The locals mainly consist of muslims who have been "reborn" into the faith and demand an Islamic government with Shariah law implemented for all. The foriegners agree with this and have active links with Al Qaeda and its fringe groups. Due to the importance of the country and its location, Al Qaeda have decided that if SYMISTAN were to be a hardline muslim nation, Chechnya, Ingusetia and other such countries could easily fall under its sway and give the terrorists a haven like Afghanistan and a country to support them. Thus they have sent nearly 2000 armed and trained terrorists in the country to make sure that Islamic rule prevails.
Additionally they have set up camps and are training the locals. That is the only reason they are even considered part of the political make up. They have money, power and guns. They have set up mosts in the south eastern side of the country near Chechnya and the Caspian sea. They have a deep hatred for Russia, the EU and the US. They want the Muslim world to support them but they have got little recognition for their efforts.
The Muslim seperatists - Al Zulfiqar (the name of the political party) Az started off as a Hamas like entity. Firstly very much a militant organization established by many angry youths of SYMISTAN in 1989. It followed the tactics of Hamas, Hizbollah and Islamic Jihad it is desire for independence. They were trained by these organizations as well as by the Pakistani Govt in the 80s during its fight against the Soviets. The US wished to seperate SYMISTAN as well as Afghanistan, but that plan fell through due to lack of funding and victory in Afghanistan. Thus the Radicals of AZ decided to do it for themselves. These men and women set up charties and schools during the 15 year civil war and built up a grass roots political following.
At the the same time there was a desire to capitalize on the name of being "Muslims". The old guard are mainly influential people from the 1980s rulership of SYMISTAN but hated communist rule.The old guard of SYMISTAN is not religious at all and only uses the name to propogate its own power and wealth for the leaders. They had the money and power AZ needed to make themselves heard. Thus they formed this unholy alliance which is weak and very very fragile.
The third sub group is that of the hardline conservatives that desire an Islamic government with Shariah law. They are ideologically closely linked to that of the Terrorists however they have joined an Islamic Group known world wide as Hizb-ul-Tahrir or HT. They state that the entire world must come under islamic rule and that it will happen soon.
Now i will do the other two much larger groups today. So far the Terrorists have 2 subgroups and the Muslims 3 sub groups. These rougly represnent 27% of the political power in SYMISTAN.
The other two groups the Communists and the Democracts are divided into 5 sub groups each and the communists are 32 percent of the political power and the Democrats are 51% of the political power.
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? - Khalil Gibran
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill
[QUOTE=RandomThug]These seems rather interesting if done right I would believe...
With the ideal of learning in mind I wouldn't mind attempting to take up the side of the non symians. The terrorists if you will. Of course I most definitly have a major lack in knowledge of thier ways, even so more than Fable, so either the terrorists or the obvious Slavic people.
Oh and btw I read "Commun" all it took was that part and I said, Aegis will post.[/QUOTE]
Someone needs to fight the good fight
With the ideal of learning in mind I wouldn't mind attempting to take up the side of the non symians. The terrorists if you will. Of course I most definitly have a major lack in knowledge of thier ways, even so more than Fable, so either the terrorists or the obvious Slavic people.
Oh and btw I read "Commun" all it took was that part and I said, Aegis will post.[/QUOTE]
Someone needs to fight the good fight
I would like to participate as well. Either as a commie, or if any group lack players you could put me in the one you want.
I think it would be good to know how much to "role play" so to speak. Should I make decisions only based one what I thought my group would do, or should i make my own decisions about how to achive the goals of my group?
Sounds like a very nice idea btw,
I think it would be good to know how much to "role play" so to speak. Should I make decisions only based one what I thought my group would do, or should i make my own decisions about how to achive the goals of my group?
Sounds like a very nice idea btw,
While others climb the mountains High, beneath the tree I love to lie
And watch the snails go whizzing by, It's foolish but it's fun
And watch the snails go whizzing by, It's foolish but it's fun
Ok like all roleplaying you create your own characters within the parameters i have described. A muslim can very easily be a commie and so can be a slav. What is also acceptable is a slavic muslim who is a democrat. I am giving you freedom with regard to that. I am not gonna describe how you should make your characters or what they say. You decide that.
Remember as this is an imaginary country i am more than willing to allow people to use stereotypes. A terrorist is a head strong stubborn fool. I have no problem with that. But then again you can have a sauve, sophisticated well spoken diplomatic terrorist as well.
You decide: Just follow the ground realities of todays world. Muslims will be pro-palestine and anti-israel. Commies will hate the US and favour India, Iran etc.
You are free to do what you wish as long as the political realities of the world are accepted.
Now on to the two parties left:
The Communists This party now consists of 5 distinct groups. The first and most powerful in the party but lack any political power on the streets are the former communist leaders. They are headed by a man who joined the Communist part when Stalin was in power. (He is close to 78 years old now). He is the oldest surviving leader of the kremlin and fulfills every stereotype of the cold war. Ruthless, vicious and to quote Bush evil. He heads the political power of the Communist party and has 20 men who serve him with devotion. They all are former communist leaders from the 70s and 80s.
The next order is that what is left of the military and KGB. Due to Putin extreme popularity in the area, these men and women feel they could gain more power and popularity and some have the genuine desire to help the people. Some wish to restore the glory of the Soviet Union and some just want to amass power and wealth.
The third level is your common civil servant who lost his job during the fall of the Soviet union. He wants his job back and more political power. Again you can play this as you want. A good hard working man or a cunning power hungry meglomaniac. I leave this zone open to you guys.
The fourth consists of socialists who want a European model of a welfare state. They only joined the communists in a political alliance to gain popularity and to get into the elections. The Demos in their point of view are to "american" or anglosaxon to be any good for the country.
The last is your common worker party. This basically won't be in the senate. Labour party reps and stuff like that. Basically these would be considered your henchmen. Or say the man who led the Polish revolution against the Soviets. That type of man.
Demo's later on.
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Oh yeah note this i have decided to create characters with larger than life personalities. Characters you can choose to be. Once i decide on the charatcers and a small history of them you can act like a Mandela or Gandhi or say the Head of the FSB in russia or a leader in chechnya. But i will mark that out when i have the time. I will be adding characters like the leader of the Communist part Mr. Romainsky who will can be played as well. You can define him it gives you extra powers and roles and stuff like that.
Remember as this is an imaginary country i am more than willing to allow people to use stereotypes. A terrorist is a head strong stubborn fool. I have no problem with that. But then again you can have a sauve, sophisticated well spoken diplomatic terrorist as well.
You decide: Just follow the ground realities of todays world. Muslims will be pro-palestine and anti-israel. Commies will hate the US and favour India, Iran etc.
You are free to do what you wish as long as the political realities of the world are accepted.
Now on to the two parties left:
The Communists This party now consists of 5 distinct groups. The first and most powerful in the party but lack any political power on the streets are the former communist leaders. They are headed by a man who joined the Communist part when Stalin was in power. (He is close to 78 years old now). He is the oldest surviving leader of the kremlin and fulfills every stereotype of the cold war. Ruthless, vicious and to quote Bush evil. He heads the political power of the Communist party and has 20 men who serve him with devotion. They all are former communist leaders from the 70s and 80s.
The next order is that what is left of the military and KGB. Due to Putin extreme popularity in the area, these men and women feel they could gain more power and popularity and some have the genuine desire to help the people. Some wish to restore the glory of the Soviet Union and some just want to amass power and wealth.
The third level is your common civil servant who lost his job during the fall of the Soviet union. He wants his job back and more political power. Again you can play this as you want. A good hard working man or a cunning power hungry meglomaniac. I leave this zone open to you guys.
The fourth consists of socialists who want a European model of a welfare state. They only joined the communists in a political alliance to gain popularity and to get into the elections. The Demos in their point of view are to "american" or anglosaxon to be any good for the country.
The last is your common worker party. This basically won't be in the senate. Labour party reps and stuff like that. Basically these would be considered your henchmen. Or say the man who led the Polish revolution against the Soviets. That type of man.
Demo's later on.
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Oh yeah note this i have decided to create characters with larger than life personalities. Characters you can choose to be. Once i decide on the charatcers and a small history of them you can act like a Mandela or Gandhi or say the Head of the FSB in russia or a leader in chechnya. But i will mark that out when i have the time. I will be adding characters like the leader of the Communist part Mr. Romainsky who will can be played as well. You can define him it gives you extra powers and roles and stuff like that.
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? - Khalil Gibran
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill
Chuck me in!
I'll go for subgroup two of the terrrorists, because I feel my lack of knowledge of Islam would inhibit my function in the separatist role. Good Idea Fas *hug*
I'll go for subgroup two of the terrrorists, because I feel my lack of knowledge of Islam would inhibit my function in the separatist role. Good Idea Fas *hug*
Mag: Don't remember much at all of last night do you?
Me: put simply.... No
Mag: From what I put together of your late night drunken ramblings? Vodka, 3 girls, and then we played tic-tac-toe and slapped each other around.
Me: put simply.... No
Mag: From what I put together of your late night drunken ramblings? Vodka, 3 girls, and then we played tic-tac-toe and slapped each other around.
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jopperm2
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I'm definately in! Great job, fas!
I'm not sure what party to play.. Maybe you guys should decide for me. I would be a slav, but that's probably closest to what I already am. As well, it seems to be fairly full. Not sure what to do. Any input people?
I'm not sure what party to play.. Maybe you guys should decide for me. I would be a slav, but that's probably closest to what I already am. As well, it seems to be fairly full.
Not sure what to do. Any input people?"Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security,
will not have, nor do they deserve, either one."
Thomas Jefferson
will not have, nor do they deserve, either one."
Thomas Jefferson
*Steals last seat*
I'll play
Looks like I'm a Muslim seperatist, although I can't vouch for how succesfully I can play that kind of thing. I guess I can convert to Islam and declare my kitchen a rogue state if I need inspiration.
EDIT[QUOTE=jopperm2]I'm definately in! Great job, fas!
I'm not sure what party to play.. Maybe you guys should decide for me. I would be a slav, but that's probably closest to what I already am. As well, it seems to be fairly full. Not sure what to do. Any input people?[/QUOTE]
I reckon Fas should assign teams, and then we can sulk, ***** and squabble among ourselves about it.
I'll play
Looks like I'm a Muslim seperatist, although I can't vouch for how succesfully I can play that kind of thing. I guess I can convert to Islam and declare my kitchen a rogue state if I need inspiration.
EDIT[QUOTE=jopperm2]I'm definately in! Great job, fas!
I'm not sure what party to play.. Maybe you guys should decide for me. I would be a slav, but that's probably closest to what I already am. As well, it seems to be fairly full.
Not sure what to do. Any input people?[/QUOTE]I reckon Fas should assign teams, and then we can sulk, ***** and squabble among ourselves about it.
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