Westwind

*chuckles* At least he made a name for himself.

Fixed your banner graphic. "Falconias return from retirement" That's too bad.

The top post in Interior is still up for grabs. Or if you don't want to take that on, we could use an Events Coordinator. RP and The Clubhouse are already being managed.

Yeah, a note from the Delegate and I'd like to have each Ministry provide it's own weekly update to be included....so the Delegate doesn't have to do all the writing Another thought is that Factbook entries allow more formatting (and the addition of images), where a telegram does not. For example, I've added the last TWP Dispatch to my Factbook: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=all_good_people/detail=factbook/id=113384

Do you think a verbose mass tg with all the lastest news would be good ? Or would a summary mass tg with a link(s) to the details be better ? Such as posting the detailed report in my Factbook and linking to it in the tg.

*chuckles* The one question everyone learns not to ask me: "Where should we go to eat ?"

Send my congrats to Woonsocket, I remember when he resided in Equilism.

I was going to announce that separately, but since you've mentioned it..... Please join me in congratulating God-Emperor as Foreign Affairs Minister of The West Pacific Imperium. And not content with that, God-Emperor is also promoted to Full Commander of The West Pacific Armed Forces.

Thank you Phanari, please check the pm I sent to you.

*nods* I think we have a couple options to consider. We can get a welcome script running to greet new nations, as well as see about making use of the new recruitment scripts. I'm also thinking a weekly mass tg to let the region know what all is going on inregion and on forum. But I want to hear from everyone if they think weekly is too much.

- Special Edition - 9 April 2013 From the TWP Foreign Affairs Desk http://twp.nosync.org World Assembly Delegate: Wickely Evil People Delegate Designate: All Good People - The West Pacific Imperium "I come before you today to invite you join me in The West Pacific Imperium" Westwind of All Good People stood before the region Monday and announced The West Pacific Imperium, inviting the Wickedly Evil Chocolate Alliance, the Opposition and all nations of TWP to join together for the future of the region. In his address, he also asked for the region's support and endorsement to serve as the next Delegate of The West Pacific. Westwind has converted the existing Provisional Government into the new Imperium, presenting the new government to the region. The full text of his announcement: http://twp.nosync.org/forums/index.php?/topic/233-the-west-pacific-imperium-and-delegacy/ The Government of The Imperium: http://twp.nosync.org/forums/index.php?/topic/234-the-government-of-the-west-pacific-imperium/ - Wickedly Evil People declares support for All Good People TWP Delegate, Wickedly Evil People has joined the West Pacific Imperium, and endorsed All Good People (aka Westwind) for the Delegacy of the region. In a statement on the TWP RMB, he said: "I've joined the Imperium and advocate that all nations of The West Pacific stop by the forums and join us as we moved forward united to conquer the future. I stand with the Guardians united behind The Westwind Dragons of All Good People and advocate that all WA nations in the region endorse The Westwind Dragons of All Good People for Delegate." http://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=2805625 The West Pacific is preparing for the transition of the Delegacy as All Good People's endorsements continue to rise.

Have you looked into the new recruiting scripts ?

Yes. There will definately be chocolate and rum. *swigs from flask* Yes. Spiced Crimson Rum and the finest Darkesian Chocolate. I can't wait for the shipment of Crimson Rum Liqueur filled Wickedly Evil Chocolate Oranges. (BBD Daleks are providing security for their transport.) And Karaoke Fridays. And a chicken in every pot. And there will be dragons (touches his crimson gold dragon ring.) No pouchies will be allowed to contaminate our RMB with their roo poo. And Nazis will be tossed upon the heap of their disgusting history and ejected from the sparkling waters of The West. Adspam will be suppressed to keep our RMB clean. (with exceptions for our friends that contribute to our community) The Benevolent Pax of The West Pacific Imperium will be demonstrated accross NS by the will and determination of the West Pacific Armed Forces and our allies. New alliances will be forged. And the ties between our ingame and offsite communities will be reinforced. It is the mission of the Imperium to restore the legacy of greatness of The West Pacific. It is a legacy supported and defended by the Guardians ingame, and the Imperium government on the forum. Working together as a community, the future is bright. But the key is....working together. No person alone can support and build an active community and play on the NS field of play without those that step up and contribute their talents to the effort. And those that try face quick burnout. The government of the Imperium lies draped upon the foundation of the concepts of regional governance that were provided by the TAO TWP Constitution. (Of which I have not been able to find a copy in my searches of the old forum) It is built upon recognition of the ingame and government authority of the Delegate and Guardians, and handled with respect to the forum and ingame communites to invite and encourage the participation of everyone in all aspects of regional life. I also expect that we will be seeing some changes in NS gameplay in the coming months, and I'm looking forward to seeing what tools the new features/rules/mechanics will provide us with. I am also concerned that the spreading use of telegram recuritment scripts will increase the slow drain of talented nations from our region. Strategies and tactics of the past will need to change with the game, and may lead to the need for GCR's to recruit for themselves in competition with the UCR's....and perhaps with each other. Will "Associations" be implimented in some manner ? Will "Annexation" finally become a reality ? Will subscriptions to dispatches as a form of news distribution be established ? Time will tell, and we will learn how best to use these new tools together.

Welcome to The West Pacific! The Sacred Order of The West Pacific Imperium: "No one expects The West Pacific Inquisition! But they probably should." Delegate and Guardians: Note: The Guardians are appointed and serve at the leisure of the Delegate to protect the region and it's Delegacy from internal and external threats to the security of the region. Delegate: Darkesia The Cardinal Guardian of Inquisition, All Good People The Cardinal Guardian Protector of the West, Wickedly Evil People The Cardinal Guardian of Evil Incarnate, Bhang Bhang Duc The Cardinal Guardian Most Fearless, ethel mermania Non-World Assembly Delegate TAO the Watcher, Unquestioning Raconteur of the West. Prime Minister: Benjamin Mark" target="_blank"> Benjamin Mark (Simple Country) Regional Assembly: The Holy Grand Assembly of the West The Bishop of the Grand Assembly, Tuki (Elegarth) TWP Military: The Knights of the Sacred Order of the West (Military) Field Commanders: Pestartz, Fratellnoir Holy Ministries of the Sacred Order: For World Assembly Affairs, Vacant For Foreign Affairs, God Emperor For Interior Affairs, Vacant For Make Believe, ProfessorHenn - Terran Borealis For Legislative Role-Play, That Called The Vlagh Holy Judiciary of The West Pacific: Honorable Holy Chief Justice Siberian Districts Current Holy Ambassadors: Bhang Bhang Duc Simple Country Granted Titles and Positions of The Sacred Order The Bishop of The Forbidden, Holy Keeper of the Pantheon of Flags, Tweedy Holy Minister of The Sacred Order for Silly Walks, Tunapocalypse

Greetings ! The West Pacific has been through some interesting times lately. From the silence of inactivity, to indecision on which way to go and what type of government to build. From a system of chaos, to the building blocks of The Provisional Government. From there we encountered a challenge to the Delegacy of Yy4u followed by his renunciation of his WA membership. And finally, the Wickedly Evil Chocolate Alliance (WECA) and The Opposition have formed in TWP. Our friends from around NationStates have shown their concern and support for the well being and stability of TWP, and I thank all of you. Firstly, I come before you today to invite you join me in The West Pacific Imperium. I am converting the building blocks of The Provisional Government into the Imperium. And I invite members of WECA, members of the Opposition, and all member nations of The West Pacific to participate. The Imperium seeks to restore the legacy of greatness of The West Pacific, with allegiance to The Delegate and Guardians and a government that is open to participation for TWP players that wish to stand together for the brighter future of our region. Today the West Pacific Armed forces are on the march, joining our friends from around NS to show our enemies that we do not sleep. Our Ambassadors are active keeping our Embassies up to date on our latest happenings. Our Court has displayed both justice and fairness for those that threaten us. And The Landstraad is accepting all TWP nations that wish to join and have a place to be heard. I have long been one to recognize the primacy of NS game mechanics over any forum government's attempt to usurp authority within the game. I support and uphold the cause of the Guardians to protect the security of the Delegacy and region. And I also recognize the need to work together with the forum community to build a region and government that stands tall among the Regions of the NS World. Together, we can forge the future. Together, we are The West Pacific. Secondly, I also come before you today to ask for your endorsement to serve as Delegate of The West Pacific. It has been some time since I've sat in a Delegate's seat, but I have some..... small experience. I have served The West Pacific and our former Delegates in helping to protect the security and stability of the region, and have been very honored to have been selected to join the Guardians. I have asked the Guardians to continue in their important service to the region, and I have invited former Delegate Yy4u to rejoin the Guardians. He has accepted. I am not as long winded in my speeches as I once was. (For which I'm sure there will be applause.) So I close with my pledge to protect and serve The West Pacific, and to act in our best interests in all matters. I hope you will join me in the next chapter of our long and storied history.

April, 2013 From the TWP Foreign Affairs Desk http://twp.nosync.org World Assembly Delegate: Wickely Evil People - A Change in the Delegacy The West Pacific was rocked last month by the announcement of the formation of the Wickedly Evil Chocolate Alliance (WECA) followed by the renounciation of the World Assembly by former Delegate Yy4u. In a close update, Wickedly Evil People gained the Delegacy over All Good People. Both nations were Guardians under Yy4u's Delegacy. Following his second banjection from the region, Yy4u temporarily relocated to Equilism, which successfully navigated the April 1st Zombie Apocolypse and nearly doubled their regional population as a result. (Well done and congratulations to Equilism). Yy4u has since returned to both The West Pacific and the World Assembly. - WECA The Wickedly Evil Chocoate Alliance, founded by Wickedly Evil People and Darkesia, has maintained a signup for nations that wish to join. WECA has pledged the "restoration of traditional West Pacific values of order, discipline, and allegiance to the Guardians" while vowing to end the "lingering decadence of a regime infested by North Pacificism" and "shamocracy". Guardians Bhang Bhang Duc and All Good People have since joined WECA. - The Opposition Ambassador Intelligent Holograms has formed 'The Opposition' to stand against WECA as they "disagree with the methodology of WECA and what we perceive as the future of TWP". A number of nations have signed up to join The Opposition, and a name change is being considered. Could this be the start of a two-party system in TWP ? Time will tell. - The Provisional Government Prior to recent events concerning the Delegacy, TWP had entered a new stage of activity, the like of which has not seen in a long time. Just six months ago, the forum of TWP was a barren wasteland with very few active inhabitants left. TWP had, effectively, moved to being almost purely in-game (with still one of the most active RMB's in any of the feeders) and, lo, it was unanimously decided by the TWP Guardians (as prompted by Former Delegate Punk Daddy) that the old Regional Assembly and Constitution would be discarded in favour of an in-game TWP ruled by the Delegates and his Guardians. See here: http://twp.nosync.org/archives/thread-9838-post-184274.html#pid184274 This did not, necessarily, spell the end for forum life in TWP. Forum Founder Winnipeg announced that he would buy the licence for a new TWP forum (the one we're using now) using the same web address. A clean forum acted like a fresh start for TWP with conversation starting anew and Ambassadors arriving on our shores once again. Unfortunately, once again, TWP lapsed into inactivity for several months before re-awkening from it's slumber in February. TWP is now here to stay and we're open for business. Following our awakening, it seemed only fitting that TWP should reopen the halls of the RA, form a Provisional Government and begin the process leading to a fully active TWP. Thanks to the tireless work of Westwind (aka All Good People), that is where we are now. At this time the region is governed by The Provisional Government of The West Pacific. World Assembly Delegate: Wickedly Evil People The Guardians: All Good People, Darkesia, Bhang Bhang Duc Note: The Guardians are appointed and serve at the leisure of the Delegate to protect the region and it's Delegacy from internal and external threats to the security of the region. CEO/Army Commander/Foreign Affairs Officer: Westwind (aka All Good People) TWP Armed Forces Field Commanders: God-Emperor, TAO, Vesica Foreign Affairs Deputy: God-Emperor Interior Affairs Officer: OPEN Cheif Justice : Prison Grove Arbiter General: Vesica TWP Mayor: Tweedy, Proprietor of The ClubHouse Current Ambassadors: Bhang Bhang Duc God-Emperor Westwind Libertarian Republics Intelligent Holograms - The West Pacific Armed Forces on the March The WPAF has been active in several operations during the past month. From Operation First Strike, to Wargames with our friends in Mordor, to cooperative operations with Westwind Flying Circus and the E-Army of Equilism. We continue to encourage experienced and inexperienced players alike to join us. The WPAF is an Independent NS military, refusing to be limited by narrow-sighted gameplay ideologies. - "Regions Will Fall" While many across NS have seen this bit of NS news from Max as refering to the April Fools Day Zombie event, TWP Intelligence intercepted this message to Max Barry: "Dear Mr. Barry, We demand that you cease and desist the use of the term 'Regions', as it is an internationally copyrighted term for geographical regions of the United Nations. Signed, Your friendly United Nations" - Zombie Apocolypse Due to the insight and quick work of leading members of The West Pacific, we were able to maintain the highest survival numbers of all the Feeder regions. Mind you, considering how few survived, it's not saying much. - Late Breaking News - With the surprise announcement that Westwind has joined WECA, Field Commander God-Emperor stated his hope that "WECA and The Opposition are able to work together," while Westwind replied that he will have more to day on the matter in coming days. - Following a second tied vote to name the regional aasembly, which the choices being "Landstraad" and "The Headquarters", Westwind made the final decision and announced "The Landstraad". All TWP Resident Players are welcome to sign-up to join and participate. That's the news from TWP till next time.....

Even his feet are more relaxed. Ain't life grand ?

I hope that's not a milk bottle

At the moment....I have no objections.

That's certainly a different format, well done. Good to hear things are well in TNGE.

Our best wishes to Neisse indeed, and congratulations on having twins !

*nods* I also hold that hope. I'll have more to say on that in the coming days.

Ambassadors represent TWP to other regions around NS. This mainly entails visiting their offsite forums, posting updates, and keeping our own Foreign Affairs Ministry on the status of that Region. You can take on a single Embassy, or up to three Embassies. Ambassadors are our line of communications with our friends.

Thank you for your fine reporting. It has really been a disapointing situation, and the UDL really must respect the sovereignty of Regions. (btw, I will move this to our Media Center)

*looks at his clothes* Again ?