Governor: 
The Cozy Cottage of The Town Hall
WA Delegate: 
The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot (elected )
Last WA Update:
Embassies: Augustin Alliance, Anteria, Conch Kingdom, Cape of Good Hope, Lands End, Dawn, Narnia, the West Pacific, Lazarus, St Abbaddon, Autropolis, The Union of Democratic States, Caer Sidi, Sophia, The Sportsbook, Astoria, and 1 other.Callista.
The embassy with St Abbaddon is being withdrawn. Closure expected .
Tags: Anti-Fascist, Eco-Friendly, Featured, Feminist, Free Trade, Game Player, General Assembly, Human-Only, Issues Player, LGBT, Large, Map, and 7 others.Neutral, Offsite Chat, Past Tech, Regional Government, Role Player, Security Council, and World Assembly.
Regional Power: High
Ridgefield contains 73 nations, the 377th most in the world.
Today's World Census Report
The Largest Insurance Industry in Ridgefield
The World Census posed as door-to-door salespeople in order to establish which nations have the most extensive Insurance industries.
As a region, Ridgefield is ranked 11,206th in the world for Largest Insurance Industry.
 | Nation | WA Category | Motto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  The Archipelago of Tokelau-Niue | Father Knows Best State | “Unity,peace,population growth,economy” | |
| 2. |  The Gambling Addicts of DiRito-Opolis | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “90% of all gamblers quit right before they hit big.” | |
| 3. |  The Kingdom of Statelandistan | Father Knows Best State | “Out!” | |
| 4. |  The Commonwealth of Nouveau Revachol | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “Forward Unto Dawn.” | |
| 5. |  The Republic of Elugria | Moralistic Democracy | “Be True, Stand” | |
| 6. |  The Federation of Liquoar | Corrupt Dictatorship | “Prosperity in Unity and Federation for the People” | |
| 7. |  The Republic of Fretomia | Civil Rights Lovefest | “Remeber me” | |
| 8. |  The Republic of Landchadia | Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | “Safe space for the People of Land” | |
| 9. |  The Embodiment of Hope of The Byrdlands | Civil Rights Lovefest | “Big Business” | |
| 10. |  The Empire of Pallaseum | Capitalist Paradise | “From Many, One” |
1234. . .78»
Recent polls: “Least favorite pizza topping?” • “Withdraw Ridgefield's Membership from the United Regions Alliance”
Regional Happenings
- : The Federation of Gelberia departed this region for Anteria.
- : The Federation of Gelberia arrived from Anteria.
- :
The Embodiment of Hope of The Byrdlands proposed constructing embassies with Forest.
- :
The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot tagged the region "Feminist".
- : The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot tagged the region "Security Council".
- : The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot tagged the region "LGBT".
- : The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot tagged the region "Eco-Friendly".
- : The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot tagged the region "General Assembly".
- : The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot updated the World Factbook entry.
- : The One Big Union of Haymarket Riot updated the World Factbook entry.
Ridgefield Regional Message Board
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thank you
This game is very biased towords capitalism
TesGay and Haymarket Riot
I will say, it is possible to get a command economy in this game that is highly ranked. However, you have to answer the issue that leaves your economy up to AI, which is...yeah. I'm cool with it but it's not worth it for every country. Personally I try to mostly ignore my stats for this reason.
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Also, welcome to Ridgefield 
Leclium, United Zoposia and 
Anarchist Confederacy! Check out our information center here if you have any questions:
| AUGUSTIN ALLIANCE | GOVERNMENT | HISTORY | INFORMATION CENTER | MAP | REFERENCE | REGISTRY | ROLEPLAY | STATISTICS |
The following are encouraged as a good way to get started, particularly for new players!
A couple recommendations:
1. Introduce yourself on the Regional Message Board. This will help you get to know your neighbors.
2. Join the World Assembly. This is our only requirement, and it is a very easy process.
3. Check out our 
Discord server. This is by no means mandatory, but it opens the gates to interaction with nations in other regions.
4. Read all about Ridgefield's government here!
Enjoy your stay, and please do not hesitate to ask questions!
The following are a collection of the most commonly received questions, especially from new residents.
1. What is...?
NationStates has a lot of acronyms, initialisms, and terms that do not exist anywhere else. Just got here and have no idea what a "WFE" is? How about an "endo?" Look no further! There is an encyclopedia of NS located right here. It can also be accessed through the "Reference" link in the menu above.
2. What is there to do in this game?
NS is essentially an open sandbox, rather than a highly structured war game, which makes it a very unique as a political simulator. There are many ways to play, and just like in real life, there is no defined way to win. You could even come up with a new use for NS; with a little creativity, anything is possible. That being said, most NSers spend their time pursuing one of four common activities: roleplaying, gameplaying, debating real life matters, and discussing WA legislation.
3. Those sound interesting!
All right, that was not exactly a question, but here are some brief descriptions of those four activities.
Roleplay: On NS, roleplay (commonly known as RP) is text-based, and consists of players writing collaborative stories that bring their nations (or people within their nations) to life. It usually takes place on the NS forums, player-created offsite forums, or region RMBs.
RP Guide: 
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=170098
RP Questions: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=118474
Advice for New Players: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=33989
Gameplay: The term "gameplay" (commonly known as GP) encompasses a number of things. It includes the "issues game," where players answer issues to build their nations in a certain way and compete on World Census reports; the "invasion game" (commonly known as raiding and defense, or R/D); and regional politics.
NS Issues: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=88
R/D Guide: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=307728
Region Building: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=353470
Real-world debate: This is mostly self-explanatory, and takes place in the General subforum (commonly known as NSG), or on regions' offsite forums and RMBs.
First Stop for NSG: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=88796
World Assembly: The World Assembly (commonly known as the WA) is a mixture of RP and GP. It is the world's only international legislative body, similar to the real-world United Nations. Many players like to spend time writing their own WA resolutions or discussing proposals written by others. This takes place in the General Assembly and Security Council subforums. If this sounds interesting to you, it is highly recommended that you begin there, by asking questions and reading other players' work.
General Assembly Rules/Advice: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=159348
Security Council Guide: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218040
4. I followed the recommendations in the "Getting Started" section. Now what?
We recommend helping us to set up the region! Now, admittedly, we are biased. If you try it, though, you might find yourself unable to stop! Since we are so new, this is the best time to get involved and contribute your brilliant ideas. There are experienced players in adjacent regions who will be happy to work with you to make Ridgefield great.
5. Can I declare war? How about setting up alliances, or trading?
NS does not include functions for war or trade, but that should be no obstacle to you! If you have a large enough group, you may attack another region, which is called "raiding" (see "Gameplay" under question 3). You can also begin an RP war with another player (complete guide here), but they must agree to it, or you will be RPing alone. Trade is also RPed on NS, so the best place to go is the GE&T subforum (Help Desk thread).
Alliances are a little more complicated, because they can take so many forms. Again, there is no built-in function for alliances, although embassies can be established between regions, and are sometimes used to signify formal agreements. In general, alliances between nations are RPed. Alliances between regions, on the other hand, are most often political gameplay agreements.
6. So does this place have rules?
Glad you asked. The site rules are located in this thread. You should read through all of them to avoid trouble with the moderators.
If you were looking for the rules of the region, you will find that there are very few, and they rely mostly on common sense. We do ask that you not spam the board with nonsense.
7. Can I get more detail about some aspect of the game?
Sure! The official game FAQ can be found here, and a more comprehensive version is maintained on the Technical subforum here.
Still have a question? Try asking on the RMB!
Template created by August. Do not modify or add to unless part of Ridgefield Government. Upkept by TesGay.
And be sure to join the WA, instructions here:
FACT: The single greatest thing you can do to prevent this region from getting damaged by raiders is joining the World Assembly and endorsing everyone here. This is because of a concept of "influence". In NationStates, you gain roughly one influence every 12 hours, plus one more for every endorsement you have. Thus, someone with 5 endorsements gains 12 every day. Influence is needed to eject people from the region, but the influence needed is proportional to the person you are ejecting's influence. Therefore, if everyone in a region of fifty people joined the World Assembly and endorsed each other, they'd be much safer from raiders than a region of 100 with only 25 people cross-endorsing. Endorsing everyone in the region only takes a few minutes, but it means weeks or months of repair are not necessary should we get raided. Additionally, since you can only join the WA with one nation even if you can make multiple nations, it ensures that everyone in our region is exactly who they say they are, and that they are committed to making Ridgefield their home.
As a result, joining the World Assembly is required here in Ridgefield, under penalty of ejection, due to the security risk non-WA nations pose.
But that's not all! The World Assembly is an incredible opportunity for you to make your voice heard. You may have seen those resolutions up at vote on the World Assembly page. Guess what? They were written by nations just like yours! Here in Ridgefield, we're all about helping you make world-changing proposals. Just telegram me, and I and your other neighbors will be happy to help you draft something that really shines!
Supply your email in: page=settings
Go to page=un and click "Apply to Join"
Go to your email, and click on the link NationStates sends you (check your spam folder if you don't see it).
Go to the bottom of someone's nation page and click "Endorse [Nation]" to endorse them. You can start with me, your neighbor across the street, or anyone else! The more, the better!
To endorse everyone in the region, look here for a list: page=dispatch/id=2501631
Check back on the list every once in a while to make sure any new neighbors added to it get endorsed too!
If checking a list every once in a while isn't something you're interested in, consider joining our
discord instead. There, you can use the /tart command to do this more easily for you.
Check out our discord here! https://discord.gg/rNY5vcJ
Hello, everyone! My name is Byrd, and I'm here as your new Director of Relations!
Prior to me deciding to join Ridgefield, I was a member of fellow AA region Anteria, being a veteran of five years. I've had plenty of experience running the government there, and I hope to do well for the Ridgefielders of the world in this position as well!
Thank you in advance for having me as your Director of Relations.
TesGay and Haymarket Riot
To add to this, I've appointed Byrd to serve as Director of Relations because of his unique passion for the role, and because of my prior experience with him in the Joint Task Force, which previously served as the Augustin Alliance's military. I'm confident in his ability to serve and I'm glad to welcome him onto the team. Please don't hesitate to let me or Byrd know if you wish to become involved in positions in Foreign Affairs!
Welcome to Ridgefield, hope we can have a great period of foreign relations with you at the helm!
Hey all, just wanted to make two announcements:
First, we are now releasing our own World Assembly recommendations after leaving the URA. We're discussing how to recommend on them before they come to vote on our discord, which you can join here: https://discord.gg/rNY5vcJ Here's our first drafted recommendation for the new resolution at vote!
link to draft of proposed replacement here).Second, elections are coming up, and that means applications are open for council positions (Chief of Police, Director of Relations, Speaker of the Council, and Cultural Curator). The way this works is, I review applications and how good of a job our current people are doing, and then I decide if an election needs to be held. So if you feel like you might be qualified, or like someone in government is doing a subpar job, throw your hat in the ring! Just send this form in by May 18:
1. What is your nation in Ridgefield?
2. What other nations do you currently have in other regions, if any? Do you have legal rights as a citizen or citizen-equivalent there, if applicable?
3. What foreign governments do you currently hold office with, if any?
4. Which position are you applying for (choose only one of the following: Chief of Police, Speaker of the Council, Cultural Curator, Director of Relations)?
4. Why are you applying for a role in government?
5. Why are you applying for this position specifically?
6. Optional: Please link to a personal statement dispatch in the space below.
7. Optional: Please link to a campaign platform dispatch in the space below.
Here's the elections timeline:
I will begin considering applications for review starting on May 18, at which time applications will close.
I will announce whether elections are necessary for each role, if so, which two applicants have been selected for the final electoral round for each role on May 28, with links to their applications and platforms. Debates may be held during this period, pending consent of the chosen.
Elections will occur from May 31 to June 2.
Additionally, welcome to our newest members, 
Cuileanmhara and Daisytopia! Please check out our information center here if you have any questions, and remember to endorse everyone in the region if possible!
| AUGUSTIN ALLIANCE | GOVERNMENT | HISTORY | INFORMATION CENTER | MAP | REFERENCE | REGISTRY | ROLEPLAY | STATISTICS |
The following are encouraged as a good way to get started, particularly for new players!
A couple recommendations:
1. Introduce yourself on the Regional Message Board. This will help you get to know your neighbors.
2. Join the World Assembly. This is our only requirement, and it is a very easy process.
3. Check out our Discord server. This is by no means mandatory, but it opens the gates to interaction with nations in other regions.
4. Read all about Ridgefield's government here!
Enjoy your stay, and please do not hesitate to ask questions!
The following are a collection of the most commonly received questions, especially from new residents.
1. What is...?
NationStates has a lot of acronyms, initialisms, and terms that do not exist anywhere else. Just got here and have no idea what a "WFE" is? How about an "endo?" Look no further! There is an encyclopedia of NS located right here. It can also be accessed through the "Reference" link in the menu above.
2. What is there to do in this game?
NS is essentially an open sandbox, rather than a highly structured war game, which makes it a very unique as a political simulator. There are many ways to play, and just like in real life, there is no defined way to win. You could even come up with a new use for NS; with a little creativity, anything is possible. That being said, most NSers spend their time pursuing one of four common activities: roleplaying, gameplaying, debating real life matters, and discussing WA legislation.
3. Those sound interesting!
All right, that was not exactly a question, but here are some brief descriptions of those four activities.
Roleplay: On NS, roleplay (commonly known as RP) is text-based, and consists of players writing collaborative stories that bring their nations (or people within their nations) to life. It usually takes place on the NS forums, player-created offsite forums, or region RMBs.
RP Guide: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=170098
RP Questions: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=118474
Advice for New Players: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=33989
Gameplay: The term "gameplay" (commonly known as GP) encompasses a number of things. It includes the "issues game," where players answer issues to build their nations in a certain way and compete on World Census reports; the "invasion game" (commonly known as raiding and defense, or R/D); and regional politics.
NS Issues: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=88
R/D Guide: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=307728
Region Building: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=353470
Real-world debate: This is mostly self-explanatory, and takes place in the General subforum (commonly known as NSG), or on regions' offsite forums and RMBs.
First Stop for NSG: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=88796
World Assembly: The World Assembly (commonly known as the WA) is a mixture of RP and GP. It is the world's only international legislative body, similar to the real-world United Nations. Many players like to spend time writing their own WA resolutions or discussing proposals written by others. This takes place in the General Assembly and Security Council subforums. If this sounds interesting to you, it is highly recommended that you begin there, by asking questions and reading other players' work.
General Assembly Rules/Advice: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=159348
Security Council Guide: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=218040
4. I followed the recommendations in the "Getting Started" section. Now what?
We recommend helping us to set up the region! Now, admittedly, we are biased. If you try it, though, you might find yourself unable to stop! Since we are so new, this is the best time to get involved and contribute your brilliant ideas. There are experienced players in adjacent regions who will be happy to work with you to make Ridgefield great.
5. Can I declare war? How about setting up alliances, or trading?
NS does not include functions for war or trade, but that should be no obstacle to you! If you have a large enough group, you may attack another region, which is called "raiding" (see "Gameplay" under question 3). You can also begin an RP war with another player (complete guide here), but they must agree to it, or you will be RPing alone. Trade is also RPed on NS, so the best place to go is the GE&T subforum (Help Desk thread).
Alliances are a little more complicated, because they can take so many forms. Again, there is no built-in function for alliances, although embassies can be established between regions, and are sometimes used to signify formal agreements. In general, alliances between nations are RPed. Alliances between regions, on the other hand, are most often political gameplay agreements.
6. So does this place have rules?
Glad you asked. The site rules are located in this thread. You should read through all of them to avoid trouble with the moderators.
If you were looking for the rules of the region, you will find that there are very few, and they rely mostly on common sense. We do ask that you not spam the board with nonsense.
7. Can I get more detail about some aspect of the game?
Sure! The official game FAQ can be found here, and a more comprehensive version is maintained on the Technical subforum here.
Still have a question? Try asking on the RMB!
Template created by August. Do not modify or add to unless part of Ridgefield Government. Upkept by TesGay.
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