Post by elfijigrande on Sept 5, 2016 17:11:07 GMT
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The Not-So-Scary Portal
Written by Tracian Empire, Roleplay Enthusiast
So hello my dear comrades, this is everyone's favorite vampire, Thrace. I've wanted to write an article for the newspaper for quite a while, but I've been too lazy until now. I've finally had some time, so here it is. And since I'm a roleplayer, what better thing to write about than about roleplaying? Or more specifically, about P2TM.
What is P2TM, you ask? It's simple, you silly barbarians. Portal to the Multiverse. No, it's not an evil satanic space-time portal used by aliens to travel in the Multiverse(although it's pretty similar to it). It's the fancy name for the roleplaying section of the NationStates Forum. This is the magical land where nations from all across NS gather to roleplay and do all sorts of.. silly things. It's like a heaven of roleplaying. Or a hell. Or a purgatory. Depending on the perspective.
As all of you know, or maybe not, the INWU has a chronic problem with roleplaying. Most of our members simply don't want to roleplay, or aren't interested in it, and even those who want and like to roleplay never seem to have enough interest in it. That's why all of our regional roleplays die, sooner or later. And with no roleplays, those of our members who want to roleplay usually can't. And then of course, there seems to be a general poor knowledge of what roleplaying is, or the basic roleplaying rules, and of how a roleplay is supposed to work, leading to our small roleplaying community being rather toxic.
Don't be scared, the portal looks perfectly safe to me.
In my opinion, the best way for people who want to roleplay, to actually begin roleplaying, is P2TM, where they can experience roleplaying without the problems of the region. But most of the people are hesitant, if not afraid to do it. And I understand. I was like that at the beginning too. I even now remember the weeks I spent simply looking at roleplays, but being afraid to join. Because there are so many unknown people. Because so many of them are probably good roleplayers, while you aren't. Especially those with huge post numbers (like me), who can be intimidating. Because you don't know how roleplaying works, and because you're afraid that you will fail. Or because you're not confident enough in the quality of your posts. But let me tell you something, none of these matter.
Not all of us are born as experienced roleplayers. Thinking about myself back at the beginning, I'm ashamed. I want to burn my first posts. But I got over it.
Most of the people in P2TM are actually friendly, and if you're a beginner, but you actually want to learn, they'll help you. There are threads were you can post questions, and they will be easily answered. There is the P2TM mentorship program. There are roleplays for beginners. It's not that difficult to do.
When I joined my first roleplay, it was catastrophic.. the roleplay died soon anyway. But soon after, I've joined another one. And I'm proud to say that the roleplay I joined then, has become my favorite roleplay of all time, and I'm in it even now, more than a year after I first joined. I was really bad at the beginning, but I was helped. My English back then was a disaster, but I can say confidently that roleplaying has improved my English tremendously. And look at me right now. I'm practically a god, right?
Joining roleplays on P2TM isn't impossible, and it's not like a suicidal banzai charge. It can be done, and in the end, you'll have fun. So at least, for those of you who want to roleplay, but don't know how, I think that it is worth a try. For any kind of help you'd need, you can hit me up with a TG, although I'll be hiding in my coffin for a week from now. Just try. What could go wrong?
And for those who want a point from where to start, I recommend this very helpful link.
Have fun, my little slaves.
Let Be
Written by Estradia, Chancellor
My grandpappy once told me something that I'll always remember. That something that my grandpappy once told me went a little something like this, "Let be.". These two words would be a part of my life from the time my grandpappy first told them to me until the last time he told them to me, which he's still telling them to me.
These two words bring back a lot of memories, like when I was a wee kiddo and I got upset because Gretta refused to sit on my lap. My grandpappy would see me being upset and he'd gab my shoulders, look into my eyes and say, "Let be."(Gretta was a chicken, she made a good Thanksgiving brunch.). Hearing my grandpappy utter these two words (Let be) always solved my problems and made me feel more than sad. Another time these two words helped me out was when I was in Before High School. There was this missy who I was really in love with. I'd watch her talk to her friends, eat her lunch, walk home from school. When she wasn't by her locker I'd slip in love letters depicting our loving family of 4 girls and 3 chickens(The missys name was Gretta).
There was one problem though, Gretta never loved me back.
No matter how many times I followed her or how many notes I forcefully shoved into her locker with tears in my eyes and a fire in my heart and an anger in my brain, she never loved me. I called grandpappy for advice, grandpappy always knew what to do. You know what he told me, that's right. My grandpappy told me those two special words that make me feel good, "Let be.". Those two words solved my missy problem, they made it all better. I still love Gretta, even right now.
My grandpappy died 3 years ago, I cried for a bit but then I knew that I had the power to make it better. So, every night after I'm done petting Gretta (on my lap) I go to my spare bedroom. In this bedroom is my shrine to grandpappy, I love grandpappy. I kneel to this shrine, light a few candles (2 candles), and say those two special words over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. Sooner or later, in my brain, grandpappy appears. His face is a face of fright, but I know he loves seeing me. In my mind my grandpappy yells these special words, they go something like this, "LET BE LET BE LET BE HELP ME LET BE LET BE KILL ME LET BE END LET BE LET BE THE BE LET BE LET BE SUFF LET BE LET BE ERING LET BE LE BE.". These words keep me peaceful, they keep me happy. They even keep Gretta under control, and also happy. I love my grandpappy, even if he's dead. I know he'll always cherish my undying need for his guidance. Guidance that comes in these two very special words that go something like this:
"Let be."
MSS' Grand Trip to Chicago
Written by Midland South States, Regional Grizzly and Tourist
I was going to do a write up about my short trip to Chicago last week, but I can’t find the wording to do so. Fear not, instead I’ll share some photos that I took while I was there. Granted I was only there for about 60 hours, but here’s some sights. It’s a city that I would love to visit again when I can.
That’s the hotel that I stayed in. Definitely can recommend it
if you’re ever in town. Built in the ‘60’s, definitely.
Chicago Chinatown. Food was excellent there.
The 9 Dragon Wall. Located right outside the Cermack-Chinatown Redline stop.
Hard Rock Cafe sign, about a block from the hotel.
Downtown skyline as seen from Lincoln Park.
Finally, those were my seats for the game. Bayern lost
to Milan 6-8 in shootouts. Had to leave the game early,
unfortunately.
Best RMB Post of July 2016
Written by Timberwolves, INWU Citizen
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Written by Albiorix, Graphic Designer and Assistant Editor
July has been a month of realization in the INWU. We've realized that many things have been neglected over the past six months, ever since the beginning of Gatito's delegacy. Amidst the chaos following the Divide and then Fiji's escapade to Europe, the legislative overhauls, the constitutional rewrite, and everything in between, many of the once occupied rooms in the INWU Headquarters have now been forgotten for half a year now.
Some of the clutter in bowels of the INWU Forums.
Recently, some intrepid archeologists have uncovered these neglected chambers where proposed legislative bills have sat upon dusty desks, before empty conference halls and office chairs. These courageous individuals, namely Othelos and El Fiji Grande, have dug through the layers of grime and the tears of the regional alcoholics, and brought these precious historical artifacts to light once more.
Except apparently these proposals continue to have an impact on the modern INWU.
Perhaps influenced by an unknown force emanating from the very parchment the writings were found on, our archaeologist has found reason in resolving the legislation and implementing them. "It's time we got around to that," they say.
At least it seems like OK filler for the plummeting RC attendance.
Editor's Notes
I hope you've had a great read and join us next month!
This issue was produced by interim chief editor Albiorix. So please don't hound [nation]Savalen[/nation] over my mistakes.
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