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I'm not a big DC fan. But Wonder Woman is a wonderful Comic series. I'm much more a Marvel Fangirl. I love Captain America and The Winter Soldier. They've always been my favorite duo, ever since I was a child and my dad brought home my first Cap comic XD I'm glad to be here, And I most certainly will, Badger XD

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A thought I've had for a while is having a group of people who are available for new nations to ask whatever random question to, be it called a Board of Questions, Questions Committee, or Propeller Hat Society. The members of it would act as a channel for new nations to ask questions without cluttering up the RMB. They would primarily work here on the forums, but could also be telegrammed for specific questions, and could try to steer things off the RMB. They would have to be players who have been around for a while and know their stuff, as we wouldn't want any false information going out. By answering the questions, mostly by pointing people to the correct information, we can hopefully get them to know us a bit and maybe stick around. This could also be combined with a sort of mentor program. I like Lamb's idea, but maybe a little more toned down, for instance, when someone applies for citizenship, they could specifically request a mentor. Otherwise, they could simply watch and intervene if they spot someone in need of a little guidance. Suggestions on the topic are very welcome, please.

I'd like to have a discussion about our welcome telegram. I've collected our current telegram, the telegrams of the other feeders, and I've created a potential new telegram. A welcome telegram is basically a recruitment telegram to the new nations. It's our first, and sometimes only chance to make an impression on them. It has to convey all the right information, yet stay readable and succinct, so I think it's good to discuss exactly what we want in it. First, here are the welcome telegrams from the other feeders: The Pacific: The North Pacific: The South Pacific: The East Pacific doesn't seem to have a welcome telegram that I could find. And for the reference, here is the telegram that NS sends to new nations: Now here is our current telegram: And here is the revised telegram I came up with: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=801586. I would've spoilered it, but it uses formatting we don't have here. Revised revised version found here: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=802522 I'd be grateful any feedback you guys have about how we can do it better.

Two things come to my mind: How are the members of this program distributed regarding timezones? TWP and I imagine Nationstates itself (and funnily enough the posters in this thread) has quite a large portion of players coming from the US. Still the rest of the world is not completely negligible in numbers. I personally see this in the morning hours here in Europe, when America is sleeping and BBD does most of the moderation work on the RMB (at least that is my impression). So including one or two members from outside the mainland US timezones might be a good idea. Second thing is a language question: How often do we have new players that are not native English speakers and could be helped to a certain degree by someone who speaks their native language to understand some of the minutae of the game? If this basically doesn't occur at all - one fewer thing to worry about. If it does - refer them to regions dedicated to their language or perhaps keep an internal list of people who speak certain languages and would be willing to assist in understanding? Really no idea how much this is an issue at all.

Hi guys! I'm Rigel, and a few of you probably know me as either that or Victoria. I'm most commonly known from KGB and Exodus. And I've been playing NationStates since July of 2016 And have never been in a GCR before. But theres a first time for everything, yeah? So... A bit about me. I enjoy RP, and I like the culture aspect of the game. I've been involved in quite a few of the festivals that KGB has put on and I love doing it. RL me is a huge nerd, I love music and video games, Comic books and Superhero Movies are my go to. And I love making friends and I promise I'm a pretty decent person. I also really enjoy making and designing flags for my friends. If you'd like to see some of my work, just hit me up! My inbox is always open! I can't wait to make a home here in TWP!! ~Rigel

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Entirely related to this but don't worry how: What's your favorite color?

I would be grateful!

For now, I'm planning on hand picking the members so that we can get started on a really strong foot, but in the future, I'll take volunteers. I think around five is a good number. Edit: I have three people with a solid yes lined up, and two maybes right now. The next step would be getting some sort of mentor program going, and that would be more based on people volunteering for it.

Just one question how many people will be able to sign up to be apart of the committee?

I quite agree

Hey there! So glad that you are here. If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know!

Welcome!

Nice to make your acquaintance, Rigel. I'd be interested to know what your thoughts are on the impending JLA and Wonder Woman movies. Also, have you been reading Saga? I was but stopped recently. I'll probably catch back up again soon.

That time should be coming very soon. I was thinking about putting it in its own subforum for ease of access. With some pinned posts about how it works and FAQs and links and such. I think that's the best way to get the information up front and easy to get to.

I, for one, believe that this is an absolutely phenomenal idea! As specified in our current welcome telegram (Which may be subject to change soon?! *Hint hint*) we have newcomers being directed to Badger and Davelands. I think that if we were to establish said "Board Of Questions" newbies and returning players alike would be quickly integrated into the NationStates world in a much more efficient fashion. As I write this message it actually just triggered one of my first memories of being on NationStates in my very early days on the site. I would highly doubt that he remembers me, or even knows who I am and was for that matter, but I just thought back to my second or third day playing when I was telegramming Guardian Mediobogdum with newbie-ish questions and concerns. Sure, it was probably annoying, him being labeled as the grumpy old sage and all, but I learned from what he said to me and I found it helpful. If it was able to help me some three years ago then I'm sure there are many newcomers it could also help and make an impact upon. I shall strongly advocate for the creation of said booth, and I would be more than happy to serve on it when and if the time comes. This s a wonderful suggestion, great work Fujai and Lamb!

I think this is quite ingenious. It's like an Information Booth, where people can get information on something. I also agree on adding a mentor program to teach the new people our customs. Perhaps we should have a list of FAQs so that people will have to wait less for their questions, which probably are FAQs, to be solved.

Although I admire the new telegraph for including our places of discussion, you seem to have skipped many important things. You forgot to include the fact that we have a new government or our customs or to recommend joining the WA. Also, the fact that it says "DON'T PANIC" doesn't sound very inviting. Finally, I feel we can add more information to entice the reader to join/stay. Of course, this may be my opinion. Plus, the idea of a new telegram as some merit.

I like it. I would add this: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=640579 instead of Westwind's new to NS. Because westwind's is found in YY's guide.