The Mapplication™ Thread - Join the world of Esferos!

[Fujai]

Esferos v1.12

Welcome @Adzerat, @JJWescott, and @Tam Dao!

For balancing purposes, some of your responses relating to your nation's basic statistics had to be changed. Please check the Big Book of Numbers and let us know via DM if you'd like any of them changed and we'll work on it together. You can also check out more info on balance in the Guidance on Session Zero. We encourage you to use the Sheets comment feature to comment desired changes on cells in your row and we'll update them for you (this also applies to blank cells).

You may now access the entirety of the TWP Roleplay Discord server, including your continent chat!

The following balance changes were made:

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Adzerat:

• Decreased requested population density. Average was requested, below average was given to match total population requested
• Decreased requested GDP/Capita—above average was requested, below average was given
• Decreased requested Government Spending to "My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs."
• Increased requested Military Indicator to "My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues."
• Requested land area decreased.

Apaima:

• AP two-letter code is already taken, please indicate on the Big Book of Numbers a different one
• Requested land area decreased. If the area given doesn't jive with you, please let us know and we can work on some tweaks.
• Decreased requested GDP/Capita—above average was requested, below average was given

Dai Due:

• Increased requested population density. Below average was requested, above average was given.
• Decreased requested GDP/Capita—average was requested, below average was given, due to the effects of an authoritarian military dictatorship

[BATJ1974]

Resident nation: Pahalena

Discord name: batj73_12857

Map nation name: Pahalena

A couple sentences about your nation: (original content, not NationStates stats)

Pahalena is a democratic republic, and is attempting to liberalize and move on from its unfortunate past. Its official language is Kalasi, and its population as of 1421 is 21,427,980.

 

Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link)

https://imgur.com/8GdNDfe

3-Letter Code:       PHE                           2-Letter Code: PH

Capital City:  Suriyadura

Government Type: Democratic republic

The population of my nation is:  Average

The population density of my nation is:  Average

The GDP per capita of my nation is:  Below average

 

Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
X	My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.
	My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens
	My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.
	My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.
	My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
X	My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.
	My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.
	My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.
	My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.
	My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: 

none

 

 

[Teviar]

Resident nation: Teviar

Discord name: luisl7858

Map nation name: Teviar

A couple sentences about your nation: (original content, not NationStates stats)

Teviar is a city state of 6.8 Million inhabitants. It initially started as a trading post for different colonial powers, it gained independence in 1878 since its colonial owner was no longer able to afford maintaining it. Teviar is considered a melting pot of cultures thanks to its extremely lax immigration laws.

 

Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link)

3-Letter Code:     TER                             2-Letter Code: TR

Capital City: Teviar (City State)

Government Type: Semi-Presidential Republic

The population of my nation is:  Below average

The population density of my nation is:  Above average

The GDP per capita of my nation is:   Above average

 

Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
	My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.
x	My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens
	My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.
	My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.
	My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
x	My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.
	My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.
	My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.
	My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.
	My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: 

This city is inspired in the South East Asian cities of Hong Kong and Singapore and the Latin American cities of Panama City, Mexico City and Buenos Aires, I imagine it as a Latin American version of those South East Asian cities.

[BATJ1974]

Resident nation: Pahalena

Discord name: batj73_12857

Map nation name: Pahalena

A couple sentences about your nation: (original content, not NationStates stats)

Pahalena is a democratic republic, and is attempting to liberalize and move on from its unfortunate past. Its official language is Kalasi, and its population as of 1421 is 21,427,980.

 

Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link)

https://imgur.com/8GdNDfe

3-Letter Code:       PHE                           2-Letter Code: PH

Capital City:  Suriyadura

Government Type: Democratic republic

The population of my nation is:  Average

The population density of my nation is:  Average

The GDP per capita of my nation is:  Below average

 

Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
X	My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.
	My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens
	My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.
	My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.
	My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
X	My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.
	My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.
	My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.
	My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.
	My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: 

none

[Pedandria]

 

Resident nation: Pedandria Discord name: @keiraaa Map nation name: Pedandria A couple sentences about your nation:  Pedandria, a theocratic monarchy, is a unique and devout society of 4,852,720 Pedandrians who revere the Divine Foot. Their faith, guided by the Sole Scriptures, centers on balance, unity, and community. The nation's landscape, shaped by the Sacred Footprint, echoes their unwavering commitment to their beliefs. In the thriving Pedandrian faith-first economy, religious devotion fuels a robust marketplace, shaping every transaction and enterprise. Tourism, sculpture and architecture, and communication technologies stand as cornerstones of an economy where faith isn't just a belief but a driving force behind every economic endeavor, creating a harmonious balance between spiritual principles and prosperous commerce. Map request as an image or plot number:  3-Letter Code:       PED                        2-Letter Code:       PE Capital City: Solecrest (pop. ~1,310,234) Government Type: Theocratic Monarchy The population of my nation is:  Average The population density of my nation is:  Average The GDP per capita of my nation is:  Average   Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?   My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.  ✔️ My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens    My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.    My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.    My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)   Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?   My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.  ✔️ My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.    My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.    My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.    My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat.  (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)    Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share:  Although it might appear straightforward to classify Pedandria as a non-militant society, our commitment to maintaining a modest yet contemporary armed forces aligns perfectly with our belief system. Our armed forces not only serve as Defenders of the Faith but also stand ready to aid our friends, neighbors, allies, and those in need, reflecting the essence of our first commandment from the Book of Toes in the Sole Scriptures: "Thou shalt always lead with humility, for just as the Big Toe supports the body, so too must the humble lead with strength and selflessness.”

[Archistanium]

On 1/16/2018 at 10:53 AM, Bran Astor said:

The Mapplication™ Thread
Apply within to join the world of Esferos, home of TWP Roleplay

Current map version 1.12, updated 10 September 2023

Esferos Topographic Map | Biome Map | Tectonic Map | Wind & Sea Map

Joining and staying on the map

In order to join the map, you must follow these steps:

1. Join and introduce yourself on the main TWP Discord server and the TWP Roleplay Discord server
2. Read the Guide to TWP Roleplay & Esferos Lore Introduction
3. Apply to become a member of the Hall of Nations
4. Submit your Mapplication™ to this thread once you have applied. See below for Mapplication™ instructions.

The map is updated on the 15th of every month—to stay on it you must remain active, which requires you to:

• Maintain your Hall of Nations membership—this includes making at least one post (new thread or reply) per month anywhere on the forums
• Engage in the Roleplay Discord at least once every three months

Becoming inactive or leaving the region immediately forfeits your place on the map and in the canon unless you first talk with the Cartography Board. Inactive nations with significant contribution to the canon may become NPCs controlled by the Loremasters instead of being removed entirely.

How to submit your Mapplication™

Mapplications™ must be submitted as a reply to this thread. Below, you will find the Mapplication™ form to paste into a reply and fill out.

Submitting your Mapplication™ will begin a process where statistics and realism will be discussed with the Cartography Board. It is important to note that this process is not a negotiation—the community standards for realism will be met, but we encourage you to meet them creatively. If you have questions about specifics, or do not fit in a particular answer category, read the background material and explain where you may land on each of the Indices. Joining the TWP Roleplay Discord server is heavily encouraged for more involved help in this process.

The name that appears on the map for your nation must be reasonably realistic—if the name you choose does not meet the canon standards, you will be notified by a member of the Cartography Board. Your map nation's name does not need to match your resident nation's name.

You may request a premade area (outlined on the map in grey) or draw an area of your own. For continents that have numbered plots thus far, you may not draw your own plot. If you draw your own, please take a screenshot of the map and mark the territory you would like to request, like the example image provided in this section. Major cities and other features are also welcome. Please review the Esferos Topographic Map and Biome Map (linked above) to inform your nation's placement, as geographic features and environments will not be changed to suit your desires after placement. Bear in mind that if you decide to request an unreasonably large area, it will be pared down.

The map is updated on the 15th of every month, and hotfixes are released to include new applicants at the end of each week.

Mapplication™ format

Copy and paste this form into your reply and fill it out. You can find a completed example below the Mapplication™.

 

Resident nation:  Discord name: Map nation name: A couple sentences about your nation: (original content, not NationStates stats)     Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link)   3-Letter Code:                                  2-Letter Code: Capital City: Government Type: The population of my nation is:  Below average / Average / Above average The population density of my nation is:  Below average / Average / Above average The GDP per capita of my nation is:  Below average / Average / Above average   Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?   My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.    My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens    My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.    My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.    My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)   Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?   My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.    My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.    My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.    My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.    My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)    Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share:

 

Mapplication™ example:

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Nation name: Exampletopia

Discord name: ExamplePerson#0123

Map nation name: Exampletopia

A couple sentences about your nation:

My test nation, Exampletopia is a small city-state that has struggled under the militaristic rule of President Sercan for the past 34 years. 

Exampletopia's civilian economy is very sea-based, with large fishing industries and a fair-sized international port trying to capture sea traffic and spur on the economy. 

Exampletopia is a cautious country, trying to actively balance its de facto dependency on its developed and economically-stronger neighbours. It will likely welcome ties with far-flung nations it think can offer it something. 

Map request as an image: 

3-Letter Code: EXT                                 2-Letter Code: EX

Capital City: The Big City

Government Type: Presidential Republic

The population of my nation is:  Average

The population density of my nation is:  Below average

The GDP per capita of my nation is:  Below average

 

Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
	My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.
	My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens
x	My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.
	My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.
	My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
	My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.
	My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.
x	My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.
	My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.
	My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: Recently, Exampletopia has been trying to promote the nation's newer government-built casinos as a tourist draw and a way to generate revenue in international currency because our currency is suffering massive inflation. 

Exampletopia has the welcoming, warm energy of a Caribbean nation but its residents have the temperament of the villagers of a small Eastern European town that hasn't been visited by outsiders since the 1600s. They're happy to have you over for dinner but have NO idea how to relate to others.

 

 Previous map versions:

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• v2.11 (Jan. 10, 2018) - https://imgur.com/T5j5RAI (extremely large file)
• v3.21 (Feb. 15, 2019) - https://imgur.com/yIIVyzX
• v4.1 (May 22, 2019) - https://i.imgur.com/3O2oMP7
• v5.22 (Dec. 12, 2019) - https://imgur.com/E8HVBTD
• v6.01 (Jan. 4, 2020) - https://i.imgur.com/fApLqw5.png
• v7.24 (Feb. 21, 2020) - https://imgur.com/4R2cSQt
• v8.0 (Mar. 28, 2020) - https://imgur.com/GAjCAj1
• v9.13 (Apr. 30, 2020) - https://imgur.com/syNMtSn
• v10.2 (May 31, 2020) - https://imgur.com/VrjnKeR
• v11.0 (July 7, 2020) - https://imgur.com/xAOwXoq
• v12.0 (Aug. 3, 2020) - https://imgur.com/mdrUKNj
• v13.0 (Oct. 9, 2020) - https://i.imgur.com/QSTHDL3.png

 

Join the Regional RP Discord server for additional help. Do not debate the merits of claims here.

 

Resident nation: Archistanium

Discord name: Chasee

Map nation name: Archistanium

A couple sentences about your nation: Archistanium is a coastal nation which exists in Aura. It is a monarchist nation with an Emperor, Prime minister and advisors as well as a Senate.

 

 

Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link)

 

3-Letter Code:                                  A-24 2-Letter Code:

Capital City: Arstantinople

Government Type: Theocratic Semi-Constitutional Monarchy

The population of my nation is:   average 

The population density of my nation is:  Average

The GDP per capita of my nation is: Average

[Giovanniland]

@Archistanium please remember to apply for Hall of Nations citizenship as well so you are eligible to join the map!

 

[GhostReacher]

Resident nation: Hashemites

Discord name: GhostReacher

Map nation name: Hashemite Republic

A couple sentences about your nation: (original content, not NationStates stats)

The Federal Republic of Hashemites (AKA Hashemites Sharifian Republic) is a the result of years long collaboration, wars and effort between the Hashemite Kingdom and Sharifian Republic, once a divided place of economic instability and internal strife, it has now become a united region under democratic beliefs and ideals. 
Now the nation finds itself on it's path to improvement

 

Map request as an image or plot number: (forum embed or Imgur link)

 

3-Letter Code:   HSR                              2-Letter Code: HS

Capital City: Khana Raigan

Government Type: Federal Republic with Parliamentary System

The population of my nation is:  Average 

The population density of my nation is:  Average

The GDP per capita of my nation is:  Above average

 

Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
	My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.
x	My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens
	My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.
	My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.
	My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
x	My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.
	My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.
	My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.
	My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.
	My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: 

 

 

 

[Giovanniland]

@GhostReacher you should also apply for Hall of Nations citizenship to be eligible to join the map. (I see you've applied to join TWPAF and the Map, this is a different one).

 

[WanD]

Resident nation: Greiya Discord name: Wan D#6925 Map nation name: Greiya A couple sentences about your nation: Nation heavily involved in trading and become the main gate for traders to the continent. Eco-friendly nation, military is fine and economy is doing well. The people is nice and friendly.  We welcome everyone to our nation (sort of)     Map request as an image or plot number: A17 and A5. If it’s not possible to choose 2 of then just A17   3-Letter Code: GRI                                 2-Letter Code: GY Capital City: Mitake Port Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy  The population of my nation is:  Below average  The population density of my nation is:  Average The GDP per capita of my nation is: Above average   Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?   My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.  X My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens    My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.    My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.    My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)   Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation? X My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.    My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.    My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.    My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.    My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat.  (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)    Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: You know Monaco, Singapore or Hong Kong. Yeah we’re like them

[Fujai]

  Esferos v1.13

Welcome @BATJ1974, @GhostReacher, @Pedandria, @Teviar, @WanD!

For balancing purposes, some of your responses relating to your nation's basic statistics had to be changed. Please check the Big Book of Numbers and let us know via DM if you'd like any of them changed and we'll work on it together. You can also check out more info on balance in the Guidance on Session Zero. We encourage you to use the Sheets comment feature to comment desired changes on cells in your row and we'll update them for you (this also applies to blank cells).

You may now access the entirety of the TWP Roleplay Discord server, including your continent chat!

The following balance changes were made:

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Pahalena:

• Increased requested population density. Average was requested, above average was given to match total population requested

Teviar:

• No adjustments needed.

Pedandria

• Increased requested population. You specified ~4 million, but requested "Average" population and density. 4 million people would make your nation well below average in both of those, so it was doubled. 8 million is still a bit below average.

Hashmiyyia

• Requested land area decreased.
• Decreased requested GDP/Capita—above average was requested, slightly below average was given. We chose this metric to reduce above others due to your specifying the nation is "on its path to improvement" with a history of instability and conflict.
• Nation name adjusted after talking about it.
• Location adjusted after talking about it.

Greiya

• No adjustments needed.

[Rhamenia]

Resident nation: Kingdom of Rhamenia

Discord name: t.lerate

Map nation name: Rhamenia

A couple sentences about your nation: 

Rhamenia is a kingdom under a fairly new government and monarchy system after the last one was thrown over due to general disliking by the public, and high government officials.

 

Map request as an image or plot number: A19

 

3-Letter Code: RNA                                 2-Letter Code: RA

Capital City: Saint Hayden

Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy

The population of my nation is: Average

The population density of my nation is: Average

The GDP per capita of my nation is: Average

 

Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
x	My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs.
	My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens
	My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations.
	My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects.
	My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

 

Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
x	My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means.
	My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces.
	My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues.
	My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it.
	My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat. (this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)

[Fujai]

Esferos v1.14

Welcome @Rhamenia!

No balancing changes needed to be made! Nonetheless, please check the Big Book of Numbers and let us know via DM if you'd like any of them changed and we'll work on it together. You can also check out more info on balance in the Guidance on Session Zero. We encourage you to use the Sheets comment feature to comment desired changes on cells in your row and we'll update them for you (this also applies to blank cells).

You may now access the entirety of the TWP Roleplay Discord server, including your continent chat!