The New Republic

oh so that's why xD

See, i am not as insane as a seem, i am worse... though their is a method to the madness.

Hey, I'm not really paying much attention to discussion, but try to keep a cool head and not let things get too heated, okay?

This.

I have been trying, just very difficult to when some people can't see that. :/
I don't want to be the cause of any more problems. I really don't.
But, alas that will never happen.

After this evenings discussion, I've had a brainwave. Once we get the desert inbetween downtown Wrem and the highway to Oceania, we can begin the make the remainder of the high rise area. I will have a structure built exceeding the height of the Ultiplex, to level 200 and beyond. Anyone want to help?

Im offering you any manpower you need from the militia.

#OvernightMilitiaBuilds

#militiabowlnights works well with #overnightmilitiabuilds lol

So, I'm thinking. Wrem is the biggest city in the NR with many facilities, it should become an Interim capital of the NR. The hall could become the meeting place for the GDA and as most people live in Wrem it would allow easy access to the GDA while the transport network is in it's early stages.

Now, why did I say interim? Come of you may know of Canberra, it's the capital of Australia. It was a planned city, designed to be the capital. Well, I thought that he NR could get a new, planned capital. It would stop any disputes over which city should be the capital.

To make the city feel like the peoples city, a design competition should be held in which anyone can enter, everyone would then vote on the design they feel is best for the NR. The creator of the winning design would then head up construction of the city, anyone who wants to help build MUST be allocated something to help with, each person who helps would be credited as an individual, not a group, to avoid possible disputes. The project would bring people together and it would be fun. The city would have to have things like a museum, courthouse, GDA building, home for the First Minister, an area for embassies plus everything else a good city needs. It would be only be a small city, with a very small population as it doesn't need to be big, but it would be a good city.

If you don't want a competition I'll just draw up the design I have in my head and see if you guys like it. Although, a competition would be much more fun.

So, what are peoples thoughts on this idea?

I like the idea in the long run, but I thought everyone kind of agreed that Wrem would become the capital...?
Since we're focusing on developing smp9 and existing cities, perhaps we could do something similar on a smaller scale - for the"epic build" that brick's been talking about. The winning building or structure could then be built in Wrem or another existing city.
Also, if we're going to have any "official" contests, it might be wise to let non-citizens enter. Imagine clicking on a thread "Building Contest: Help the NR!" and finding out you're not allowed to enter because you're not a citizen. This brings up another interesting point: Should the NR do contests and other promotional events? We had the RET Conference (which I couldn't attend), and it seemed to do pretty well. Just brainstorming here.
Edit: Also, 72Volt's idea for a giant pillar-thing in the center of the city sounds pretty epic. Not something for every city, but it would definitely be cool for a capital city.

I did do a bit of repeating of what has been already agreed, I was just expressing my opinion. This city would be a mega build like brick has been talking about, but it would also have mega builds like the GDA building, court house, National Museum etc.

And yes, it would probably be good for non members to be able to participate, you could give then honorary citizenship of they win. Promotional events for the NR should happen continuously. More people will flow into the NR and possibly take up citizenship.

Also, on the talk of citizenship. I had the idea that something similar to a passport could be created. Something to identify people as a citizen of the NR. But I have some more ideas which I'll discuss in a PM.

A new capital contest sounds fun! I think the NR should do some contests in the future and maybe even some with other outposts? More details to come tomorrow but... MBA we need to talk, and I think you will like it

We don't need to talk, I am you!

*Slams face to desk due to astonishment*

Is this not a contest? :3

Alzera Opening

(Note that we cannot open the contest until we have permission this is merely to allow people to send me their schedules)

I would just like to make everyone aware that once I discuss it with Kritacul, I will be planning to expand the Stoneguard region, the newest town (Alzera) will be an extension of Stoneguard and hopefully, totally community made. This is a community project where everyone can show off their medieval building skills and earn some prizes for their amazing builds. If anyone would like to join me in this we will be holding a contest for the best build, 1st will receive a free Empire Minecraft Firework 4th of July Edition 2013 that was released for 20k in the town shop. 2nd will receive 5k in rupees. 3rd will win a Wither Skull. The contest details are below as well as entry. Please Pm me these forms

ENTRY FORM

Username:

Timezone:

Plot Size:

CONTEST DETAILS

Here are the rules:

1. - Your Build must stay within the outlined parameters, this includes any over hangs or balconies
2. - It must consist of the following blocks/supplies: Wooden Planks (Inside doesnt matter outside Oak) Oak Logs, Either Cobblestone or Stonebrick, An Wooden Oak Stairs roof
3. - The maximum height limit is 20 blocks.
4. - Your House must be completed before the contest ends.
5. - HAVE FUN!

* We will have plots set out beforehand and a date has NOT been set, so you may enter but you may not start building.

* We ask that everyone be good sports and follow all of both the NR rules and EMC rules.

* A map of the future site of Alzera will be set soon once we get permission.

(Note that we cannot open the contest until we have permission this is merely to allow people to send me their schedules)

hmm?

Nether, that is a contest but we mean one all layers of EMC can join. Your contest is very good, and have considered to join myself ;P I may have mis read your contest so please correct me ifi did

What do you mean by this?

For the love of Notch,

Make up your mind. Post as mba or brickstrike, not both one after the other. At least spread your posts out some!

Urm... ?