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I will have a runoff among the top two. We've had a lot of participation so far! Woo hoo!

I promise that whichever theme is chosen, I will take my time implementing it, using it only as a starting point to come up with something that is uniquely TWP. My thought is that I will form an implementation committee to advise me on this so that I receive a broader range of ideas. No plan will make everyone happy, but my goal will certainly be to put in place something that at least most of us can be proud of.

Dark, would you please renew the citizenship masking for @Nairthien? Thank you!

I agree with you, Dave, that The Hall of Nations could use the work and also that this would most likely pass, but I'm not presenting The Hall of Peers to the Hall for approval because I don't want to start the precedent that all Manners changes have to be approved by The Hall of Nations. I did want everyone's input, though, which is why I brought this all up for discussion in the first place.

Thanks, Dark. Yes, I re-worked the Manners changes from what I originally had to make it quite clear that the Hall of Peers is advisory only. I do not want a situation like what happened in the past. ... and we will not go with anything weeb or anime, even if Japan is selected. That's all too much for me too!

The reason is that things are getting stale in the region. Your changes were terrific, but that was about two years ago. TWP is, in my opinion, the best region in NS, but we are not retaining the new players and we are having problems with TWPAF recruiting as well. A new theme ... among other things ... is our attempt to spur interest and reverse the course before it slides too far.

As much as I like the pirate theme for TWPAF, I don't like it for the region as a whole. It makes us seem like a military organization and we're more than that. I do love the dragons. Dragon theme for TWP and dragoon for TWPAF? Maybe something along those lines? Names might be difficult to come up with that made any sense to outsiders, though. While there is still more support than not for the themes that were already presented, maybe we need a fourth option. We'll think about that.

Thanks, Medio! Let's just continue the discussion here, since most of the comments have been here.

Please mask @Dinar Red King as a citizen. Thank you!

OK. Welcome!

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Yay! Welcome to the best region in NS!

I have another one for you, please, Badger ... @Danlina .

Yep. As I said, those are very valid concerns. I hear you. If unusual titles are used, we will find a way to make sure the meaning is clear.

Nice!

Nice! Everyone ... the theme will be fun and TWP will still be wonderful because the same people will still be here. YOU make TWP what it is, not some theme.

One point that I made in my original post that has also been reflected by Ark, I want to stress. No theme will eliminate the unique TWP-ness of our region. We will not be slavishly following one of these themes. They will be a framework which we will alter to suit the needs of our residents and the character of our region.

Dark, would you please mask @JRJR_SLAYER and @Reçueçn as a citizens? Thanks!

That makes sense, Dark. I think the Ministers would retain their current titles, but even if something is added I agree wholeheartedly that they should retain titles that easily inform as to what they do. ninjaed ...

It was my initial intention to have all of the residents in TWP vote on the theme, but after many discussions, we decided that the citizens are the most active residents and they should be the ones making the decision. Several other themes other than the three presented were also considered, but we thought these offered the greatest opportunity for advancement and recognition, while still reflecting some of the key elements of the region. I think all three themes are terrific! Many thanks to Kawaii, Ark and OT for the work they put into developing these!

It was wonderful to hear from you! I hope all is well in the fabled land of Albion.

Dark, would you please mask @Seven Deaths and @Bran Astor as citizens? Thank you!

Dark, Would you please mask @Wymondham as a citizen ... and @Jompp, if you haven't done so yet. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing the news from your excellent region ... and congratulations on your Gameplay Award!

It's always good to hear from you. I'm glad your region is doing so well.