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    Takane reacted to Westwind in Random Poll #3   
    Westwind is a half hour away from a nice big mountain lake, and about five hours from a cold ocean beach.
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    Takane got a reaction from Westwind in Random Poll #3   
    Immediate mountains for me. Away from the noise of the city. Cool and fresh air. If I were given my choice of place to retire. Definitely mountains. Of course there's always necessary services needed available at the local area. A cabin on the mountain.... 
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    Takane got a reaction from Eli in Merry Christmas!   
    Hello!
    Christmas is in few days now. So, I'll take my liberty to say Merry Christmas to all TWP!
    May you have wonderful day even after Christmas.
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    Takane reacted to Fujai in Be Thankful, Not Entitled   
    Be Thankful, Not Entitled 
    By Madeline Norfolk ( @Lady Madeline)
    Over my years in NationStates, I’ve come to realize that I have these phases in my time in regions that I put a lot of work in. 
    I go from being gracious just to be given the opportunity to do what I like, and extremely humbled when recognized by folks that I’m doing a good job, to being frustrated that nobody appreciates my work and my time I’m putting in.
    Currently, I’m in a weird place where I’m not really gracious or frustrated—I guess that comes with more RL maturity. I’m in a place where I just want to do what I enjoy in NationStates and if that means cutting down how many regions I’m involved in, or taking a step away from a position or part of a region I really enjoy, then that’s what I’ll have to do. Through this journey of maturity and general peace in NationStates activity, there’s something we all should learn, we need to be thankful instead of entitled. 
    What I mean is, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve worked in a position or a region, Be Thankful every time someone recognizes you for doing good! Don’t expect people to fall to your virtual feet and sing your name in praises every time you do whatever your job is. I certainly don’t play this game to stroke the ego of strangers on the internet, and you probably don’t either. If you’re getting frustrated because no one is praising you anymore or thanking you, then it may be time for you to take a step back or go in a different direction!
    It is amazing how much a term break or letting someone else take over with as little involvement from you as possible can be. Not only can it be rewarding to see your hard work continue in others, but it can also help you reassess why you’re doing this job.
    So why am I even talking about this?
    Too many of my friends and people I know in NationStates come to me or others frustrated that nobody cares what they’re doing or they’re feeling underappreciated because they got negative feedback. It isn’t fun and it really just stinks worse than leftovers from Thanksgiving that you left in the fridge for a month.
    As we enter this season of giving and receiving, remember that everyone here is human, and not only that, but most are not here to make you feel good about this game. You should find your feel good in things you accomplish, the surprises when you do get recognition, and most importantly in the friendships and communities you join. At the end, if this game were to shut down tomorrow, it isn’t like we’ll all just stop talking to one another, and frankly nobody cares if you’ve built 8 different proboards forums or written 4 Constitutions. 
    So be thankful for your opportunities—
    Be thankful for the unexpected recognitions—
    Be thankful for the communities you have—
    And don’t feel entitled that you deserve things because you did a thing or anyone owes you things because you did a thing for them. 
    Do things because you like doing them, not for whatever prizes you expect to get for doing them!
    I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, be thankful, be gracious, be humble, be loving, be caring, be intentional. ✌
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    Takane reacted to Saint Mark in Enthronement of the Second Dragon-Emperor   
    As the sun rises in a cloudless sky over The West Pacific, slumber ends for most of its residents. This is the day they celebrate the Enthronement of The Second Dragon-Emperor! Preparations that began as soon as Bran Astor was named Heir Apparent come to fruition today. No school or work! Real life is suspended! Everyone who isn’t part of the ceremony will dress in their finest and hurry to claim a prime vantage point for witnessing this historic event.
     

     
    One resident greets the sunrise wide-awake. In a meditation chamber off the throne room, guarded by Sir Fujai, Xia of The Benevolent Order of The Three Perfections, and Dilber, a Guardian and close aide, Bran Astor, Delegate of The West Pacific, has been praying and fasting since the previous dawn, eager to gain The Mandate of Heaven. While The People’s Mandate had, through their endorsements, secured his power as regional Delegate several days prior, and even though he is more comfortable with a casual approach to governing, The Second Dragon-Emperor is happy to play his part in this ritual in order to affirm his allegiance to the principles and traditions of The West Pacific. His most fervent wish is that his Delegacy will serve and honor his people. He has risen to this region’s Delegacy and is now ready to ascend to The Dragon Throne. 
     

     
    The Commander of The West Pacific Armed Forces, Kawaii Schoolgirl, Countess of Junshan, reviews her troops stationed in formation outside the palace of Zijin Cheng, The Forbidden City. Soldiers know that emperors blessed with The Mandate of Heaven are assured victory. They sense greatness in the one who will soon be enthroned, and stand a little taller.
     

     
    Inside the ornate gold and red Hall of The Dragon-Emperor, the throne room of the immense palace, priests and acolytes have been at work polishing and lighting incense. All must be perfect.
     

     
     
     
    The hour is near. Stately melodies on the erhu, pipa, dizi and suona intermingle with the rustle of the silks of the expectant crowd, and the Past Delegates and Peers process to the palace. Many of these dignitaries, such as Mediobogdum and Big Bad Badger, Royal Dukes of The West Pacific, Darkesia, Duchess of Hainan, and Yy4u, Xia of The Benevolent Order of The Three Perfections, have already assisted the new Delegate in his transition. Others, like Neenee, Royal Princess of The West Pacific, Elegarth, Royal Duke of The west Pacific, Davelands, Wickedly Evil People, All Good People, Bhang Bhang Duc and BIteland, have helped to build the region into the powerful cultural and educational center it is. In a region that venerates its elders, the sight of all these luminaries right before them almost causes several in the crowd to swoon.

      
    The procession halts at the carved great doors to the throne room. Bran Astor has arrived and waits with facing the rising sun, attended by Dalimbar, Earl of Zhifu, Arkadia Universalis, Earl of Ping, and Overthinkers, Baron of Lantau. As the hymns reach a crescendo, Saint Mark, Emeritus Emperor of The West Pacific, Chancellor of The Hall of Peers, and Celestial Sage, nods and smiles to his new Dragon-Emperor, and opens the doors. 
     

     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiXgOQ9_-RI
    The angelic voices of The Imperial Choir of The West Pacific wash over the assembled from the balcony above.
     

     
     
    Bran Astor is the first to enter, followed by Saint Mark and the others in order of precedence. The ancient hall fills to capacity. When all is ready, The Dragon-Emperor ascends to his rightful place on the throne as the choir’s last triumphant stanzas ring out. In the silence that follows, the Emperor Emeritus unfurls a scroll and calls out the Imperial titles:
    His Imperial Majesty,
    Bran Astor,
    Dragon Emperor of The West Pacific, Delegate, Son of Heaven, Builder of Worlds, Supreme Squatcher, and Duke of Hebao
     
    Confident, the newly enthroned Dragon-Emperor then rises to read his ascension edict:
    http://www.westpacific.org/forums/index.php?/topic/3402-honors-of-the-west-pacific/
    At the conclusion, a joyful cry erupts from those present, the epicenter of a thunderous wave of celebration that spreads across The West Pacific.
     
     

    Through the night and into the morning, there are parades and parties, fetes and fireworks.
    A new Delegate sits on The Dragon Throne. The West Pacific is assured of continued peace and prosperity.
     

     

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    Takane got a reaction from Darkesia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Update: 
    Tomorrow is the day! The said geography paper I'll be taking. Yesterday, no- last sunday, I just learned that it was actually a practical skills paper. Which all practicals in each semester that I take aggregated into one paper. Thank goodness I'm already taking it seriously because I thought it would be another thing that outside of my knowledge. With that, semester 3 paper will be finish by tomorrow and the next day will be semester 1 repeat.
    Cheers!
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    Takane reacted to Saint Mark in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Good luck!
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    Takane reacted to Westwind in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Good luck!
    signed, a Geographer.
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    Takane got a reaction from Darkesia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Thankfully, all supervisor at the examination hall are very friendly, supportive and diligent helping me to solve the problems. Tomorrow after taking my next paper, I will immediately go to the nearest post office to pay for postage for my name's issue fine. Which I had to pay 12 dollars or more for postage. A small price to pay. Cannot be compare with my future.
    But with that, the most pressing matter already been solved, almost. There's this one paper that I should know but not, it's geography again! But now involving a lot of sketching and making graph, statistics and such. Oh wow, I really grateful to my geography lecturer because he instantly agree to help me studying the said paper, because last year we hadn't learn it. 
    I'm deeply appreciate with all of your wishes. Now I can study and focus for the exam without worrying that problems again. Thank you again guys.
    Cheers!
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    Takane reacted to Darkesia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Oh my! I hope it all worked out in your favor and that all the extra stress didn't break your concentration.  
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    Takane got a reaction from Saint Mark in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Update: Geography paper 1/2 finish. 
    Tons of frick happened to me in just 1 hour.
    The receipt for me to go to the examination hall got my name's wrong, my name doesn't show up at most of the examinee list for exam taking, tomorrow I have to call the examination council to properly change my name and had to pay the fine which equivalent to 12 dollars. It's their fault my name got wrong! Omg. Luckily my ID number is correct, if not, I pretty damn sure I'll get barred from taking the examination. Wasting my 200 dollars. 
    Tomorrow will be the deciding day if I can change my name and pay fine or they'll let me go through all the examination without changing it. Gonna change it fast.
    Cheers!
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    Takane got a reaction from Liberillia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Update: Geography paper 1/2 finish. 
    Tons of frick happened to me in just 1 hour.
    The receipt for me to go to the examination hall got my name's wrong, my name doesn't show up at most of the examinee list for exam taking, tomorrow I have to call the examination council to properly change my name and had to pay the fine which equivalent to 12 dollars. It's their fault my name got wrong! Omg. Luckily my ID number is correct, if not, I pretty damn sure I'll get barred from taking the examination. Wasting my 200 dollars. 
    Tomorrow will be the deciding day if I can change my name and pay fine or they'll let me go through all the examination without changing it. Gonna change it fast.
    Cheers!
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    Takane reacted to Liberillia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Good luck! Exams are horrible but the feeling when they're done is bliss!
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    Takane reacted to Saint Mark in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Good luck!
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    Takane got a reaction from Liberillia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    On November 4th 2019, is the day where I will start taking exam at nearest college since I will be a private candidate (and the only one) instead of the usual candidate because I've late to take the second option.
    So yeah, cheers!
    P.S. It cost me about 200 usd to take the repeat. *Sob sob* my money...
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    Takane got a reaction from Saint Mark in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    On November 4th 2019, is the day where I will start taking exam at nearest college since I will be a private candidate (and the only one) instead of the usual candidate because I've late to take the second option.
    So yeah, cheers!
    P.S. It cost me about 200 usd to take the repeat. *Sob sob* my money...
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    Takane got a reaction from Westwind in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    On November 4th 2019, is the day where I will start taking exam at nearest college since I will be a private candidate (and the only one) instead of the usual candidate because I've late to take the second option.
    So yeah, cheers!
    P.S. It cost me about 200 usd to take the repeat. *Sob sob* my money...
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    Takane reacted to Darkesia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Good luck to you!
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    Takane reacted to The Macaronesia in Exam period! Wish me luck guys. (I took repeat exams)   
    Good luck! *crosses his fingers*
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    Takane reacted to Saint Mark in Naming The Heir Apparent   
    Naming The Heir Apparent
    Of The West Pacific

    His Imperial Majesty,
    Marcarius Halo Rahl, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark,
    Dragon Emperor of The West Pacific,
    on the eighth day of October, in the year two-thousand and nineteen,
    by the prerogative of The Delegacy,
    and in accordance with the Peerage Proclamation,
    is pleased to confer upon
     
    Bran Astor
     
    the title and privileges of
    Imperial Prince of The West Pacific,
    Heir Apparent to The Delegacy.
     

     
    Bran has been either the driving force behind or a major contributor to most of the region’s accomplishments during my administration. He supports our traditions and advocates for innovation. He is hard-working, talented, funny and patient. He loves The West Pacific as much as I do and will serve it well.
    I intend to abdicate sometime in the second week of November and will try to thank properly the many people who have contributed to the great successes we have enjoyed at that time. Let this moment belong to Bran who is well-deserving. Please support him as you have supported me.
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    Takane reacted to Saint Mark in Honors of The West Pacific   
    Today, a new theme is inaugurated in The West Pacific, one that honors our traditions and institutions and builds on these to provide new excitement and opportunities. This ceremony is not about me, but about you, the residents who make this the best region in NationStates. Therefore, I use this occasion to recognize some of those who have made The West Pacific what it is today and those who have begun the work of bringing it to a new glory.
    Merit is awarded in The West Pacific. The greatness of our region is the result of the imagination, talentand work of many individuals over many years contributing to our common good. These Honors are one way we can show our appreciation to those dedicated residents. As today is the first Honors ceremony in The West Pacific under the current theme, it will be longer than most will be in the future. There are many achievers that must be recognized.

    Honors Of The West Pacific
    Granted by His Imperial Majesty,
    Marcarius Halo Rahl, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark,
    Dragon Emperor of The West Pacific
    on the first day of March in the year two-thousand and nineteen.

    The recognition of merit is one of the pillars of The West Pacific.
    These dedicated residents of our region, by applying their unique talents with hard work and imagination
    to the betterment of The West Pacific have earned high praise.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    First, it is with great affection and admiration that I grant Neenee the titles of
    Dowager Empress of the West Pacific
    For her dedicated service as our last Delegate,

     
     Chancellor of The Hall of Peers
    So that she may continue to serve the region with her wise counsel, and
    Celestial Sage
    As one who appointed the current Delegate.
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    Next, I would like to honor, Davelands, 
    the Delegate that preceded her and who has done so much in so many different roles for our region both before and after his delegacy,
    by granting him the title of
    Royal Prince of The West Pacific.  

     
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    The next honor is granted to Big Bad Badger
    for his inspired leadership during his past delegacy
    which led to the creation of The Manners among many other regional improvements and institutions.
    He is made a Royal Duke of The West Pacific. 

     
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    In recognition of his past work as the Delegate during whose tenure I was born in The West Pacific,
    for having started several of our fond traditions and for always being our Delegarth,
    I grant Elegarth the honor of
    Royal Duke of The West Pacific.

     
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    In recognition of his aid to The West Pacific multiple times as our transition Delegate,
    and honoring his many years of loyally serving as one of our region’s Guardians,
    I grant Mediobogdum the title
    Royal Duke of The West Pacific.

     
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    Grateful for the chocolate she shares and appreciative of her wise counsel,
    and in recognition of her service as a past Delegate,
    I grant Darkesia the title of
    Duchess of Hainan.
     
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    In gratitude for his many years of time, talent and treasure in supporting our region, and especially the forum,
    I award Southern Eureka with the title of
    Duke of Chongming.
     
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    In recognition of his many contributions to the region since antiquity,
    including his terms as our Delegate and his support as The West Pacific’s unofficial historian,
    I grant All Good People the title of
    Duke of Zhoushan.

     
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    In gratitude for his assistance as a Guardian,
    and in recognition of his past contributions as a Delegate of The West Pacific,
    I bestow upon Yy4u, the title
    Marquis of Donghai.

     
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    In appreciation for his service to The West Pacific as its Delegate multiple times,
    Wickedly Evil People is granted the title
    Marquis of Shangchuan.
     
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    In recognition of his past Delegacy, and fearful of his roofur madness,
    I bestow upon Bhang Bhang Duc the title of
    Marquis of Damang.
     
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    In gratitude for her loyal and dedicated service as The Commander of The West Pacific Armed Forces
    and briefly as our Foreign Affairs Minister, and in appreciation for her willingness to delve enthusiastically into any project,
    I grant Kawaii Schoolgirl the title of
    Countess of Junshan.
     
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    In gratitude for his devoted service as Speaker of The Hall of Nations and Minister of Foreign Affairs,
    and in appreciation for his willingness to work for the region,
    I grant Arkadia Universalis the title of
    Earl of Ping.

     
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    In recognition of his work as our first Minister of Education, and in appreciation of his wise counsel,
    I grant Dalimbar the title of
    Baron of Zhifu.

     
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    In gratitude for his exceptional work in Internal Affairs, both past and present,
    and with appreciation for his wise counsel,
    I bestow upon Bran Astor the title of
    Baron of Hebao.

     
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    Orders of Xia
    Xia means someone with power who helps others in need. The Xia (pronounced shya) are the knights of The West Pacific.
    This is the highest non-peer honor a resident can receive.
    ~~~~~~~~~

    Benevolent Order of Mencius:
    for extraordinary service to the people of TWP
    This is the highest of the Xia Orders.

    Those admitted to this Order today are:

    Southern Eureka
    For his years of Forum support

    Big Bad Badger
    For beginning The West Pacific’s transformation
     

     
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    Imperial Order of The Dragon:
    for extraordinary service to The Emperor

    Those admitted to this Order today are:

    Kawaii Schoolgirl
    Arkadia Universalis
    Dalimbar 
    Bran Astor
    These have demonstrated steadfast loyalty, wise counsel, constant vigilance, and an untiring willingness to serve.
     

     
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    Martial Order of Ching Shih:
    for extraordinary service to TWPAF 

    Those admitted to this Order today are:

    Kawaii Schoolgirl
    Chervil 
    Altino
    These have been crucial to the restructuring and rebirth of the region’s armed forces.
     

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    Benevolent Order of The Three Perfections: 
        for extraordinary service in The Arts 

    Those admitted to this Order today are:

    Fujai
    Kawaii
    Bran Astor
    Yy4u
    These have demonstrated an uncanny talent in turning any request into a beautiful work of art.
     

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    Takane reacted to Saint Mark in Honors of The West Pacific   
    Honors Of The West Pacific
    Granted by His Imperial Majesty,
    Marcarius Halo Rahl, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark,
    Dragon Emperor of The West Pacific,
    on the third day of June in the year two-thousand and nineteen.
     
     
     
     
     
    The recognition of merit is one of the pillars of The West Pacific.
    These dedicated residents of our region,
    by applying their unique talents with hard work and imagination to the betterment of The West Pacific,
    have earned high praise.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    First, For their continued devoted service to The West Pacific, its People and its Emperor,
    I elevate the titles of Bran Astor and Dalimbar.
    Bran Astor will now be titled Earl of Hebao And Dalimbar will be titled Earl of Zhifu.
     
     
     
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    Orders of Xia
    Xia means someone with power who helps others in need. The Xia (pronounced shya) are the knights of The West Pacific.
    This is the highest non-peer honor a resident can receive.
    ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Martial Order of Ching Shih:
    for extraordinary service to TWPAF
    Admitted to this Order today is:
    Overthinkers
    For his long leadership as a dedicated General of TWPAF.
     
     
     
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Benevolent Order of Confucius:
    for extraordinary service in government
    Admitted to this Order today are:
    Bran Astor
    Dalimbar
    Arkadia Universalis
     Rizorien  


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    Takane reacted to Darkesia in Inactive due to unknown circumstance. Appropriate action?   
    You can always re-apply for citizenship, if that is what you are asking.  Real Life comes first.  Periods of inactivity are inevitable.
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    Takane got a reaction from Kawaii in New Theme Chatter   
    Regarding themes. Anything is fine for me. Because I'm quite a fan of those days (Imperial Russia, Dynastic China and Shogunate Japan). But hey, if other than that. I'm cool with it.
    It would be awesome if we go with Feudal Japan. Huehuehue. 
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    Takane got a reaction from Saint Mark in New Theme Chatter   
    Regarding themes. Anything is fine for me. Because I'm quite a fan of those days (Imperial Russia, Dynastic China and Shogunate Japan). But hey, if other than that. I'm cool with it.
    It would be awesome if we go with Feudal Japan. Huehuehue. 
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