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The Total Solar Eclipse of Ruinenlust
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The Federated Bailiwicks of Verdant Haven (elected )
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Regional Power: Extremely High
Forest contains 337 nations, the 97th most in the world.
Today's World Census Report
The Lowest Crime Rates in Forest
World Census agents attempted to lure citizens into committing various crimes in order to test the reluctance of citizens to break the law.
 | Nation | WA Category | Motto | |
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| 1. |  The Colony of Chilledsville | Authoritarian Democracy | “Smile! It's not that bad!” | |
| 2. |  The Eco-Republic of Mozworld | Democratic Socialists | “Dream not of today” | |
| 3. |  The Socialist Republic of Krusavich | Corrupt Dictatorship | “There will be no compromise” | |
| 4. |  The Eco-Totalitarian Cyberocracy of Ecologist Hegemony | Psychotic Dictatorship | “Only the Part·e can save mankind & life from extinction” | |
| 5. |  The Grand Duchy of Wizardonia | Scandinavian Liberal Paradise | “Magic is the true power of the world” | |
| 6. |  The Kingdom of Bacopa | Authoritarian Democracy | “Bacopa forever” | |
| 7. |  The Democratic Moon pizza nation of Love and Nature | Left-wing Utopia | “Moo moon pizza with extra cheese” | |
| 8. |  The Taiga Folk of Northern Wood | Liberal Democratic Socialists | “Melodies like footprints found in snow” | |
| 9. |  The World Machine of Shwe Tu Colony | Democratic Socialists | “identify every fandom in my flag” | |
| 10. |  The CUP-Eladeni Isocracy of Liberal Liberals | Left-wing Utopia | “Can't we all just get along? Eladen Rep” |
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Regional Happenings
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The Rogue Nation of Faurexus arrived from Balder.
- : The Rogue Nation of Ejjerin arrived from Lazarus.
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The Empire of Meyiostotys arrived from The South Pacific.
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The Equatorial Forests of Uan aa Boa updated the World Factbook entry.
- : Difin-per ubelk ceased to exist.
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The Zephyrs of Zerphen banned 
The Republic of MarineBR8 from the region.
- : The Zephyrs of Zerphen banned
The Borderlands of Fluffy the Alligator from the region.
- : The Zephyrs of Zerphen banned
The Republic of ElmoSnake Seven Spot Lady6ug from the region.
- : The Zephyrs of Zerphen banned
The Republic of Coatrack of Fur from the region.
- : The Zephyrs of Zerphen banned
The Allied States of Cheese Quesadilla Man from the region.
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105th in Influence? I could've sworn that belonged to another nation here... I would've almost said it's Ransium's statline but you don't have the same Eco-Friendliness...
In any case, congratulations on somehow being the third most influential nation in the region out of nowhere! :3
Oh my God something is up lol. Prusmia and I have the same amount of endorsements and he's ranked 212th in the world? WHAT
Howdy all!
By pure happenstance, when the big server crash occurred, I had Forest's most recent "Past Polls" page loaded on my phone. When it was announced that poll data might be lost, I made sure to keep that tab active, and so have been able to recover the dates, titles, posters, and total vote counts of all the polls that are now missing from our official records. Hopefully those will be recoverable in the long term, but in the meantime, I've whipped together a dispatch to provide that info.
I also have the exact vote counts from our Forest Keeper elections retained separately as a matter of basic regional record keeping, and have inserted those results on the page. As we regain RMB search access, I'll pull what I can of specific options and results from there, as well as telegrams and other discussions I can find. If you have specific option text and vote counts for any of these missing polls lying around, please let me know and I'll get it added.
By pure happenstance, when the big server crash of April 2024 occurred, I had Forest's most recent "Past Polls" page loaded on my phone. When it was announced that poll data might be lost, I made sure to keep that tab active, and so have been able to recover the dates, titles, posters, and total vote counts of all the polls that are now missing from our official records.
I also have the exact vote counts from our Forest Keeper elections retained separately as a matter of basic regional record keeping, and have re-inserted those results. As we regain RMB search access, I'll pull what I can of specific options and results from there, as well as telegrams and other discussions I can find. Jutsa and Zerphen have contributed recollections and records of vote outcomes, incorporated below. If you have specific option text and/or vote counts for any of these missing polls lying around, please let me know and I'll get them added.
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8 September, 2023: Nomintations Poll Do you want to run to be the Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total Votes: 43
Results: 6 candidates chose yes - see results of next poll for identities.
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18 September, 2023: Whom do you want to be the next Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total votes: 29
Einswenn: 17
Belevia: 1
Columbiqash: 2
Garbelia: 6
ImperialRussia: 0
Republik Hintonia: 3
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15 October, 2023: What Gameplay stregy would you like Forest to take this Z-Day?
By Jutsa
Total votes: 39
Results: The region chose by a sizeable margin to pursue a cure, and to close borders. Seeking specifics.
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30 October, 2023: Shall Forest Open an embassy with Magna Aurea?
By The Cypher Nine
Total votes: 30
Results: This vote did not pass, and no embassy was opened. Estimates are that it was perhaps slightly over 1/3 in favor. Seeking specifics.
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10 November, 2023: Should Forest use themed seasonal regional flags during the 15th Cabinet term?
By Einswenn
Total votes: 33
Results: I don't recall exactly - I believe it was general support for seasonal flags. Seeking specifics.
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28 December, 2023: Shall Forest open an embassy with Alcris?
By Garbelia
Total votes: 21
Results: This vote passed and the embassy was opened on January 2nd. Seeking specifics.
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7 January, 2024: Shall Forest close embassies with New West Indies
By Garbelia
Total votes: 27
Results: This vote passed and the embassy was closed on January 11th. Only a small number of votes supported retention. Seeking specifics.
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10 January, 2024: Shall Forest close embassies with Sonindia?
By Einswenn
Total votes: 24
Results: This vote passed and the embassy was closed on January 14th. Only a very small number of votes (3-4) supported retention. Seeking specifics.
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13 February, 2024: What would you like to do for N-Day this February
By Jutsa
Total votes: 61
Results: The region chose by a fair margin to encourage unofficial participation in JEFF. Other options included official participation in JEFF, re-formation of Canopy, and totally refraining from taking a position. Seeking specifics.
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8 March, 2024: Nominations Poll Do you want to run to be the Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total votes: 43
Results: 7 candidates chose yes - see results of next poll for identities.
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18 March, 2024: Whom do you want to be the Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total votes: 35
Zerphen: 24
Atsvea: 1
Belerus: 1
Garbelia: 6
Great Wadiya: 0
LontraNutria: 1
Republik Hintonia: 2
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23 March, 2024: Should Forest join in TRTHNBB's interregional Chess Tournament?
By Zerphen
Total votes: 14
Results: The region voted to join as an official co-host, with around 10 votes for that option. 1 vote was cast for official participation (without hosting), and 3 votes against any official involvement.
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1 April, 2024: Shall Forest open an embassy with Sol Aeternalis?
By Jutsa
Total votes: 36
Results: This vote passed and the embassy was opened on April 4th. The vote was 24 in favor to 12 opposed.
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11 April, 2024: Opinion Poll: Should Forest pursue formal diplomatic relations with Astoria?
By Jutsa
Total votes: 55
Results: There was a strong "no" vote. There were 7-8 positive votes, with more than 30 opposed, and the balance abstaining.
Hello! We're back!
That downtime came right at the time when the 4th week of our Forest Trivia Competition was just getting going... As a result of this The deadline has been extended to Saturday 4th May 2024... That means you have over a week to get your answers in so good luck!
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Although the questions are in the WFE, I'll link them here as well -
Forest Connect!
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Connections Round
Question 1 -
What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?
- Wagner
- Mahler
- Grieg
- Strauss
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Question 2 -
What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?
- Ruby
- White
- Milk
- Dark
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Question 3 -
What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?
- Categories
- Pigeons
- Crowds
- Rattler
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Question 4 -
What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?
- Alps
- Himalayas
- Andes
- Ural
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Question 5 -
What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?
- Alpha
- Bravo
- Charlie
- Delta
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Sequences Round
Question 6 -
What would come 4th in this sequence?
- Vettel
- Verstappen
- Schumacher
- ?
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Question 7 -
What would come 4th in this sequence?
- 1950 - Uruguay
- 1938 - Italy
- 1934 - Italy
- ?
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Question 8 -
What would come 4th in this sequence?
- The Final Frontier
- JEFF
- Starlight Brigade
- ?
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Question 9 -
What would come 4th in this sequence?
- Charles III
- Elizabeth II
- George VI
- ?
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Question 10 -
What would come 4th in this sequence?
- 1908 - London
- 1904 - St Louis
- 1900 - Paris
- ?
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The Connecting Wall -
Find the four groups of four clues hidden in the grid below
Group 1 -
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
Connection - They are all...
Group 2 -
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
Connection - They are all...
Group 3 -
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
Connection - They are all...
Group 4 -
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
Connection - They are all...
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The Missing Vowels Round -
Question 11->15 -
We've taken the vowels out and changed the spacings, but what are these clues?
Category - Capital Cities
Question 11
- CN BRR
Question 12
- BN SRS
Question 13
- KN G STW N
Category - NationStates Regions
Question 14
- T HRJC TDRL MS
Question 15
- THBR NT HCR NRFV RYR GN
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The General Knowledge Round -
Question 16 -
According to Benjamin Franklin, two things in life are certain. Death and what?
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Question 17 -
Which famous painter is most well-known for painting waterlilies?
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Question 18 -
What is the only country in the world with 3 capital cities?
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Question 18 -
What is the name of the part of the plant cell where photosynthesis occurs?
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Question 20 -
What type of number is the square root of minus one?
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Bonus Question! -
Question 21 -
The 5 people with the closest answer shall recieve 3 points
Approximately how many ACTIVE man-made satellites are currently orbiting Earth?
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And just as a reminder, here are the rules -
Forest Trivia Rules
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Trivia Rules
The questions will be released every Saturday
These questions will be in the style of the popular quiz show, Only Connect
I shall post the dispatch with the questions in on the RMB
From that point onwards everyone, residents of forest or embassy regions, has One Week to answer the questions
Answers Must be submitted by Telegram
Only Telegram submissions will be accepted. Any answers posted on the RMB will be suppressed.
ABSOLUTELY NO GOOGLING OF ANSWERS IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of googling, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions
ABSOLUTELY NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of using AI, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions
Results
After the week has concluded, I shall release the answers to the previous week's questions in the same dispatch.
There will also be explanations as to how you could have reached the answers, in case anyone is interested
Alongside this, there shall be a two leaderboards compiled. One weekly leaderboard and one overall leaderboard.
Prizes!
The person(s) who get the most correct answers each week will share the "prize pot" equally which shall be equal to 20.00 DV
At the end of each month, the person at the top of the overall leaderboard shall receive a legendary!
The person who is at the top of the overall leaderboard at the end of the term, shall receive a grand prize of 5 legendaries!
Helpful Tips
If you don't know the answer, just have a guess! There's no harm in having an educated guess, you might just be right!
Watch out for a word question! If the clues seem so random that you just can't find a connection, it could be that it's a word question! The words themselves could be the connection!
If you aren't sure about the answer to the question, when you're submitting them, try to explain your thinking to me! If your thinking is correct but you don't quite get the answer, you'll get half of a point. They all count in the long run!
Take your time! There's no rush... You have a week to answer the questions so you have plenty of time to think and trivialise!
And most importantly...
Have fun!
One slight change has been made which is ABSOLUTELY NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED. This is meant to be a fun way for people to test their general knowledge, using AI would ruin that experience...
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Once again, welcome back!
Good luck and have a great day...
I think the funnier thing is that it says that I'm #1 in the region for WA endorsements, so according to the WA I am the unofficial "delegate", so as with my totally new crown and "real position" I declare that forest will now produce cheese in every corner, and also, toilets are now required to be extra loud!
Esterild, Jutsa, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, and 2 othersZerphen, and Greater Morvonia
I honestly didn't mind the vacation since I was sort-of half-taking it anyway... in part just to feeling utterly exhausted for no reason for the last week and a half, and in part because it did let me create some sudokus (unfinished, one finished but unpublished cause I can't get myself to re-test it) and this rancid language puzzle game called Lingo. All the more reason I'm suspect that the last message posted on the RMB before the crash was me saying "Forest is now (hopefully) [mostly] MoFA-drama free and I can finally leave you all alone for a while xD [...] Now to procrastinate by doing something else..."
In fairness, for me it wasn't a total vacation anyway. There's thankfully still a way for many of us Forestlandianerites to communicate with one another offsite that doesn't require spamming our pristine Forest embassy on-forum. It's a little something called discord thAT'S RIGHT I'm doing another shameless plug you can join live chat with all of your favorite governing rocks and fellow shrubs by finding the discord link somewhere in the wfe. (Understood if you don't trust discord enough to use it but still it truly did help the time pass by.)
f aside from that I'm really going to miss maps and the natural wonders. they were so incredible and needlessly integral to the game. whatever will we do without them. :(
edit2: p.s. ns please remember my top 1% status for Average Disposable Income I miss you so
Edit: Sorry I just hit enter on something I meant to send like five hours ago before I had to go with my mom for some lab tests. healthcare's soooo fun. anyway, 
Verdant Haven regarding your poll information:
1) I too have election result histories saved lol. Have a full dispatch of elections here. would love to compare notes to see if there are any inconsistencies ;P
2) With regards to Astoria, last I recall, only 7 people voted "yes" (may have been as high as 9 though), and like a third voted abstain, with most everyone else voting no. Can't remember for sure, the no-abstain divide could've been a bit larger or smaller. Options were definitely Yes No and Abstain top-down.
3) Sol Aeternalis passed 24 yes 12 no, exactly.
4) Actually, the vast majority of Forestians approved an official chess agreement. There were only like 4 votes otherwise... I can't remember what the options were, but I think it was like 3 for the bottom option and 1 for the middle one, if you still have those polls saved in a tab somewhere at all. I can't remember which was "unofficial participation" and which was "no participation", but I believe those were the only three options.
5) JEFF's participation, I can't remember exactly what the options were but I do recall that it was extensively "unofficial participation". I believe a few individuals voted for official participation, and a couple or three chose to have no recognition of them at all, either opting to reform canopy or have no official recommendation whatsoever... but I can't be certain sadly, and I can't even be sure those were all the options.
Afraid that's about as much help as I can provide. I realize most of this is still pretty flimsy, but I hope that it helps piece together a bit of missing information for you. I don't know if anyone remembers anything from between may and september either, although I don't think a huge number of polls were made in that time - in fact it was a notably quiet time after we changed over. In fact... did we even have any polls between the election and the Government Amendment? Not sure - I thought there might've been maybe one but it's slipped my mind.
Look, everyone! Prusmia is in the pocket of Big Flush!
Much appreciated! I'll get the info updated next time I'm at my desk.
My poll listing that I had access to was inclusive of the May-Sept window - we simply didn't have any other polls missing :-D
Jutsa, Atsvea, Ruinenlust, Lord Dominator, and 3 othersZerphen, Garbelia, and Greater Morvonia
That's quite lucky that you had that tab open! Excellent work preserving those things. I had thought that all of the polls were gone, but it's only the ones from the past year, so we still have the vast majority of Forest's polling data, thankfully.
The only thing I can contribute is to confirm Jutsa's numbers on the Sol Aeternalis poll, because I recall that one passing by the slimmest possible margin. I believe it was indeed 24 "Yes" vs. 12 "No".
Verdant Haven, Atsvea, Lord Dominator, Zerphen, and 2 othersGarbelia, and Greater Morvonia
I recall there being 8 "Yes" votes, with over 30 "No" votes (likely around 33 but I don't remember for sure), and the remainder being abstentions, somewhere around 12-18. Not sure on the last two but I am certain there were 8 yes votes.
We didn't just vote to officially participate, but to also join NBB as cohosts of the event. If I remember correctly the options for joining NBB's Chess Tournament were "Yes, as a cohost," "Yes, as an official participant," and "No, let people join if they want." There was only one vote for the official participant option, with three no votes for unofficial participation.
I don't have exact numbers for anything, but I do remember a few details about some of the votes we have done that might help you piece things together.
For Sonindia, I recall it being a resounding Yes to close that embassy, with only 3-4 votes against.
For ZDay, I strictly remember that we had decided to chose to close our borders that time around. No memory of what the exact numbers were, but a strong majority wanted to pursue a cure with closed borders, with the second highest option being a cure with open borders though that I believe had a single digit vote count. I believe there were options for embracing the horde and killing the zombies with their closed and open border counterparts as well as an "Other" option for any other ideas people had.
Magna Aurea's embassy was a strong no, with I think only around 10 at most voting for, though I'm just guessing on that one. I remember it being somewhere in the range of 1/3-1/2 in favor though, and closer to 1/3. For more of a personal note here, I remember keeping a close eye on that one because I was really uncertain for a while whether I would vote for or against it, but I remember voting against since the person who came to our region initiating the discussion never came back to answer any questions, and I had reached out to Overnium by telegram with my questions and despite saying they would answer things they never got back to me. In any case, quite interesting in retrospect how things turned out over there :p
I don't remember any exact numbers on the Alcris/NWI vote but I know there were more votes against opening the embassy with Alcris than there were for keeping our embassy with NWI.
I don't have anything else on polls, but I just want to say thank you for putting in the leg work of regional bookkeeping to save what we can of our poll history. It'll be sad if NS staff aren't able to get that data recovered from a historical perspective but at least we'll still have some record of the votes we had and I greatly appreciate you working to do that :]
Verdant Haven, Jutsa, Atsvea, Ruinenlust, and 3 othersLord Dominator, Garbelia, and Greater Morvonia
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