The East PacificBoard

Welcome Gumtopia, The Council of Seraphs, Fodla Danu, Winie3, The Divorce Store, Nation Namf, Anostoka, Sacravita, AB NATION, North New Croxia, Bron Oric Ranm, Rewandle, Ryanism, Ohmygodletmepickaname, InNakut, Southern Seend Tunkin, Oliveret to your home, The East Pacific.

Read below to get started in our region:

• First, join the World Assembly. Joining strengthens our region and allows you to vote in the World Assembly as well as conferring additional privileges. Follow the guide below to get started:

  Regional Census

  by The Delegate's Messenger of The Information Center

  

  Welcome to the Census page.

  The East Pacific census collects, analyses and displays various statistics and points of interest. The vast majority of the information collected and displayed here is automated. This information is collected to help keep track of important information and data, which can be used to ensure we are meeting targets and are performing adequately as a region. This data is also used to gauge the performance of our REWARD Program. As the content in this dispatch is automated, please do not edit it manually.

  Regional Statistics

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Nations in Region	4927	5124	-197
  WA Nations in Region	599	605	-6
  Nations in WA %	12.16	11.81	+3%

  Hussar Census

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Hussars of the East	26	21	+5
  % of Nations	4.34%	3.47%	+25%
  Winged Hussars	17	14	+3
  % of Nations	2.84%	2.31%	+23%

  Delegate Endorsements

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Endorsements	435	425	+10
  % of Region	72.62	70.25	+3%
  Endorsements Given	594	600	-6
  % of Region	72.62	70.25	+3%

  Vizier Endorsements

  Nation	Endorsements This Week	Endorsements Last Week	Change	Endorsements Given
  A mean old man	376	379	-3	437
  Aivintis	373	378	-5	474
  Asendavia	347	349	-2	351
  Axdel	363	367	-4	570
  Bachtendekuppen	315	320	-5	99
  Dragons Blood	55	44	+11	44
  Dremaur	354	352	+2	579
  East Malaysia	388	392	-4	517
  Marrabuk	365	366	-1	494
  New Leganes	356	361	-5	594
  Todd McCloud	321	324	-3	515

  Discord Census

  The East Pacific

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Members	1427	1441	-14
  Messages	1476	2602	-1126

  RMB Cafeteria

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Members	120	115	5
  Messages	3886	5112	-1226

  TEP Urth RP

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Members	311	306	5
  Messages	1155	651	504

  REWARD Directory.

  1. Master Dispatch
     The REWARD Homepage.

  2. Hussars of The East
     Become a Hussar today!

  3. Awards
     Our Monthly Awards!

  4. Regional Census
     Regional data collection.

  5. Endorsement Rankings
     Our region's top performers!

  6. Endorsement Guide
     Endorsing for dummies!

  7. FAQ
     Answering those questions.
     

  Note: This dispatch is automated. Do not edit manually.

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  The East Pacific

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• After you have joined and endorsed the Delegate and the Viziers, follow the below guide to get oriented in NationStates and our region:

  STEP One - Getting Oriented

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  WELCOME NEW NATIONS

  Welcome List

  MunineniaLegendOfZelda436MyyridPradevestiaZerrekkuIceniaoBroohunt-Kuusamo-GensinGesalsiaMare Nostrum UnitumDerbytviaThe LightedRebolationA Kharkivan CossacksAtheolvLegendOfZelda433Democracy and libertyFree las pinas jr-Karsamaki-RaswrathIangoawaystanVICTOR4312LegendOfZelda426VesparnBasboosaParsley is yum yumMasshadKyalaniaElonurthOrnivoniaForestmustangiaTikiokiThe High FleetAvandriaSigmaMewingElijahs NationShanerlandEmaserkBeccabelloOttoman guardsOntario LandSwingsvilleRepubblica Federale degli stati italianiWarren land2Super earth twoJabekoOf United GalaxiesUterusMonviceSourdineLegendOfZelda429SaarrenmaaThel Meach-Keuruu-Axarthus-Kerava-NalsunicNatern DrunticMakanganjikaCaltropHoly NorraDLSUCarares ProustheeisRheumin CrepitusZinpanIvory CountryAyataoIslas VirgenesIndependent Monkey StatesACA TimesWompwompiaAmerictWrong HordakVerrelandTrumpiliaBlusta hathUppies pleaseChontalesEulasiraBELGIUM FDERICThe United Kingdoms of HawaiiKazarlandMedno BikovskLOL IMAGINE-Kristiinankaupunki-Islabad SysticathAkiflandiyaAlanmiMoney EverydayLegendOfZelda432GeorboDemocratic SathiaCanfranHerbesRavidiaChadville TwoTedin UnicRes Publica CaesarisScotertson

  STEP One: Getting Oriented

  Summary

  Welcome to the East Pacific! We are one of the oldest regions out there, with 20 years of experience. We have a lot to offer, including two current tech roleplays and an accessible legislature and executive.

  You are reading STEP, The East's guide to NationStates. Each dispatch contains a summary and then more detailed explanations, including screenshots and detailed insights from our experienced players. If you're new, we recommend reading every dispatch in order, but you can also read them independently of one another.

  You have either been founded in a frontier or a feeder, two types of regions which accept new nations. If you find yourself in the East Pacific, please read this guide! If you aren't in the East Pacific, go to The East Pacific and scroll down until you see "Move [YOUR NATION] to the East Pacific."

  You'll be seeing a lot of recruitment Telegrams, which can get spammy and annoying pretty quickly. To disable recruitment telegrams, head to Settings > Telegrams > Preferences > Block All under "Recruitment".

  Nations receive issues once every six hours. Some issues spawn card packs, which contain cards ranked by rarity that you can retain, trade or sell.

  Got questions? Telegram Delegate Merlovich.
  

  Introduction

  Hello and welcome to NationStates, and the East Pacific. You are currently reading STEP, our guide designed to get you jump started in the game. If you're like other newbies, you'll probably have many questions about how everything works. This guide, lovingly written by our hospitality team, is designed to answer all of your questions, and more. If you want to get a quick summary of things and then get launched into things, you will get the jist of things by reading the summaries on top of these dispatches, however our dispatches aim to be short and accessible while also going into enough detail, so we recommend you read them in full.

  If you have any questions, we have multiple government members that are willing to answer them! Feel free to ask on the regional message board, or telegram our Delegate, they will be happy to answer any question you might have!

  About Us: The East Pacific

  The East Pacific is one of five feeder regions who share fifty percent of all new spawns, with the other fifty percent going to frontiers, regions founded by users which also accept new nations, trading guaranteed security for the privilege. If you've let your nation go inactive and Cease to Exist, and then logged back in, you have likely spawned in one of three restorer regions, which are designed to rehabilitate nations that have returned after a brief period of absence.

  If you're reading this, it is likely that you have been founded in the East Pacific, however, if you haven't you are still more than welcome to join, and we would love to have you on board. To move, you should go to the East Pacific's regional page, scroll down until you see the Move [YOUR NATION] to the East Pacific and then click on it.

  

  The East Pacific is an active democracy, and participation can be enjoyed by all that seek to contribute in good faith. If you're interested in joining, STEPs Three onwards will take you through applying to the East Pacific.

  Telegrams

  Many regions send you automated recruitment telegrams in an attempt to get you to join their region. There are a lot of these, and it can get spammy and overwhelming fast. Thankfully, NationStates has given you a way to block Telegrams you don't want. To do this, you need to click on the settings button, which is usually found in the top bar of the page.

  If you then scroll down to telegrams and go to preferences, you'll see a grid which looks something like this:

  

  Our recommended settings are as follows, however, you are free to choose whatever you want. "Allow Some" occasionally allows telegrams in, and "Allow Most" blocks some. If you click the "block all" for recruitment, your nation will stop receiving the large volume of recruitment telegrams. Keep in mind that your inbox can only hold twenty telegrams.

  Issues and Cards

  Issues are problems that you need to handle, and they impact your nations statistics and rankings abroad. Initially you get a higher rate of issues like normal, however, once you've played the game for a while, you only get one issue every six hours. As long as you abide by general decorum, the East Pacific does not penalise you for the way you answer issues - we're a big community, and your type of nation reflects that.

  There is no "correct" way to answer issues, only the way that you want to. Every issue changes your statistics, and some might change your national policy. If you want to, there are websites such as this one that give you the general trend in issue outcomes, however using these aren't necessary and you should only do it if you find it fun!

  Issues sometimes generate cards. Cards are minted irregularly and are a snapshot of a nation, divided into various classes of rarity, from common to legendary. Cards can be bought, sold and traded on the market.

  
  

  
  Current: Getting Oriented | Next: Join the WA →

  
  

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  The East Pacific

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Welcome Andion, LegendOfZelda303, Bicolandian-Manila, Turniptia, Serdi, Sheep landz 2, Kahuristan, Ultrons, LegendOfZelda305, Hyperb0la, Daryl Williams Dixon, FFNF Colbert, Beridia, Sokala to your home, The East Pacific.

Read below to get started in our region:

• First, join the World Assembly. Joining strengthens our region and allows you to vote in the World Assembly as well as conferring additional privileges. Follow the guide below to get started:

  Regional Census

  by The Delegate's Messenger of The Information Center

  

  Welcome to the Census page.

  The East Pacific census collects, analyses and displays various statistics and points of interest. The vast majority of the information collected and displayed here is automated. This information is collected to help keep track of important information and data, which can be used to ensure we are meeting targets and are performing adequately as a region. This data is also used to gauge the performance of our REWARD Program. As the content in this dispatch is automated, please do not edit it manually.

  Regional Statistics

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Nations in Region	4927	5124	-197
  WA Nations in Region	599	605	-6
  Nations in WA %	12.16	11.81	+3%

  Hussar Census

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Hussars of the East	26	21	+5
  % of Nations	4.34%	3.47%	+25%
  Winged Hussars	17	14	+3
  % of Nations	2.84%	2.31%	+23%

  Delegate Endorsements

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Endorsements	435	425	+10
  % of Region	72.62	70.25	+3%
  Endorsements Given	594	600	-6
  % of Region	72.62	70.25	+3%

  Vizier Endorsements

  Nation	Endorsements This Week	Endorsements Last Week	Change	Endorsements Given
  A mean old man	376	379	-3	437
  Aivintis	373	378	-5	474
  Asendavia	347	349	-2	351
  Axdel	363	367	-4	570
  Bachtendekuppen	315	320	-5	99
  Dragons Blood	55	44	+11	44
  Dremaur	354	352	+2	579
  East Malaysia	388	392	-4	517
  Marrabuk	365	366	-1	494
  New Leganes	356	361	-5	594
  Todd McCloud	321	324	-3	515

  Discord Census

  The East Pacific

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Members	1427	1441	-14
  Messages	1476	2602	-1126

  RMB Cafeteria

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Members	120	115	5
  Messages	3886	5112	-1226

  TEP Urth RP

  	This Week	Last Week	Change
  Members	311	306	5
  Messages	1155	651	504

  REWARD Directory.

  1. Master Dispatch
     The REWARD Homepage.

  2. Hussars of The East
     Become a Hussar today!

  3. Awards
     Our Monthly Awards!

  4. Regional Census
     Regional data collection.

  5. Endorsement Rankings
     Our region's top performers!

  6. Endorsement Guide
     Endorsing for dummies!

  7. FAQ
     Answering those questions.
     

  Note: This dispatch is automated. Do not edit manually.

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  The East Pacific

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  Government | Welcome Guide | News Service | World Assembly Programme | Archives

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  Dispatch Directory

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• After you have joined and endorsed the Delegate and the Viziers, follow the below guide to get oriented in NationStates and our region:

  STEP One - Getting Oriented

  by The Delegate's Messenger of The Information Center

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  ⇐ ⇒ ↺ ☖ | 🔒 Secure | https://step.gov.caek/steps/stepone

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  .

  .

  .

  Mobile Users - Click here to jump to content.

  WELCOME NEW NATIONS

  Welcome List

  MunineniaLegendOfZelda436MyyridPradevestiaZerrekkuIceniaoBroohunt-Kuusamo-GensinGesalsiaMare Nostrum UnitumDerbytviaThe LightedRebolationA Kharkivan CossacksAtheolvLegendOfZelda433Democracy and libertyFree las pinas jr-Karsamaki-RaswrathIangoawaystanVICTOR4312LegendOfZelda426VesparnBasboosaParsley is yum yumMasshadKyalaniaElonurthOrnivoniaForestmustangiaTikiokiThe High FleetAvandriaSigmaMewingElijahs NationShanerlandEmaserkBeccabelloOttoman guardsOntario LandSwingsvilleRepubblica Federale degli stati italianiWarren land2Super earth twoJabekoOf United GalaxiesUterusMonviceSourdineLegendOfZelda429SaarrenmaaThel Meach-Keuruu-Axarthus-Kerava-NalsunicNatern DrunticMakanganjikaCaltropHoly NorraDLSUCarares ProustheeisRheumin CrepitusZinpanIvory CountryAyataoIslas VirgenesIndependent Monkey StatesACA TimesWompwompiaAmerictWrong HordakVerrelandTrumpiliaBlusta hathUppies pleaseChontalesEulasiraBELGIUM FDERICThe United Kingdoms of HawaiiKazarlandMedno BikovskLOL IMAGINE-Kristiinankaupunki-Islabad SysticathAkiflandiyaAlanmiMoney EverydayLegendOfZelda432GeorboDemocratic SathiaCanfranHerbesRavidiaChadville TwoTedin UnicRes Publica CaesarisScotertson

  STEP One: Getting Oriented

  Summary

  Welcome to the East Pacific! We are one of the oldest regions out there, with 20 years of experience. We have a lot to offer, including two current tech roleplays and an accessible legislature and executive.

  You are reading STEP, The East's guide to NationStates. Each dispatch contains a summary and then more detailed explanations, including screenshots and detailed insights from our experienced players. If you're new, we recommend reading every dispatch in order, but you can also read them independently of one another.

  You have either been founded in a frontier or a feeder, two types of regions which accept new nations. If you find yourself in the East Pacific, please read this guide! If you aren't in the East Pacific, go to The East Pacific and scroll down until you see "Move [YOUR NATION] to the East Pacific."

  You'll be seeing a lot of recruitment Telegrams, which can get spammy and annoying pretty quickly. To disable recruitment telegrams, head to Settings > Telegrams > Preferences > Block All under "Recruitment".

  Nations receive issues once every six hours. Some issues spawn card packs, which contain cards ranked by rarity that you can retain, trade or sell.

  Got questions? Telegram Delegate Merlovich.
  

  Introduction

  Hello and welcome to NationStates, and the East Pacific. You are currently reading STEP, our guide designed to get you jump started in the game. If you're like other newbies, you'll probably have many questions about how everything works. This guide, lovingly written by our hospitality team, is designed to answer all of your questions, and more. If you want to get a quick summary of things and then get launched into things, you will get the jist of things by reading the summaries on top of these dispatches, however our dispatches aim to be short and accessible while also going into enough detail, so we recommend you read them in full.

  If you have any questions, we have multiple government members that are willing to answer them! Feel free to ask on the regional message board, or telegram our Delegate, they will be happy to answer any question you might have!

  About Us: The East Pacific

  The East Pacific is one of five feeder regions who share fifty percent of all new spawns, with the other fifty percent going to frontiers, regions founded by users which also accept new nations, trading guaranteed security for the privilege. If you've let your nation go inactive and Cease to Exist, and then logged back in, you have likely spawned in one of three restorer regions, which are designed to rehabilitate nations that have returned after a brief period of absence.

  If you're reading this, it is likely that you have been founded in the East Pacific, however, if you haven't you are still more than welcome to join, and we would love to have you on board. To move, you should go to the East Pacific's regional page, scroll down until you see the Move [YOUR NATION] to the East Pacific and then click on it.

  

  The East Pacific is an active democracy, and participation can be enjoyed by all that seek to contribute in good faith. If you're interested in joining, STEPs Three onwards will take you through applying to the East Pacific.

  Telegrams

  Many regions send you automated recruitment telegrams in an attempt to get you to join their region. There are a lot of these, and it can get spammy and overwhelming fast. Thankfully, NationStates has given you a way to block Telegrams you don't want. To do this, you need to click on the settings button, which is usually found in the top bar of the page.

  If you then scroll down to telegrams and go to preferences, you'll see a grid which looks something like this:

  

  Our recommended settings are as follows, however, you are free to choose whatever you want. "Allow Some" occasionally allows telegrams in, and "Allow Most" blocks some. If you click the "block all" for recruitment, your nation will stop receiving the large volume of recruitment telegrams. Keep in mind that your inbox can only hold twenty telegrams.

  Issues and Cards

  Issues are problems that you need to handle, and they impact your nations statistics and rankings abroad. Initially you get a higher rate of issues like normal, however, once you've played the game for a while, you only get one issue every six hours. As long as you abide by general decorum, the East Pacific does not penalise you for the way you answer issues - we're a big community, and your type of nation reflects that.

  There is no "correct" way to answer issues, only the way that you want to. Every issue changes your statistics, and some might change your national policy. If you want to, there are websites such as this one that give you the general trend in issue outcomes, however using these aren't necessary and you should only do it if you find it fun!

  Issues sometimes generate cards. Cards are minted irregularly and are a snapshot of a nation, divided into various classes of rarity, from common to legendary. Cards can be bought, sold and traded on the market.

  
  

  
  Current: Getting Oriented | Next: Join the WA →

  
  

  Note: This dispatch is automated. Do not edit manually.

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  The East Pacific

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  Government | Welcome Guide | News Service | World Assembly Programme | Archives

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  Dispatch Directory

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