Both updates together are 2 and a half hours, with prep time on top of that. Then I spend a fair chunk of time spamming in the forums and chatting on Discord. Add on my Co9 duties and some of the other jobs I have, I'd estimate about 4-5 hours a day. Which seems like a lot, but it's fun so I don't mind.

As for wriggling...
smacks Dok with a newspaper

Valentian Elysium and Dokansia

Pianaville

3 years 98 days ago

Wischland wrote:

As for wriggling...
smacks Dok with a newspaper

4-5 hours a day...
I hope you're getting enough rest lol

The Galactic American Imperium

The Holy and Exalted Empire of Valentian Elysium

3 years 98 days ago

Wischland
What got you into NS, and how did you come to find XKI?

Dokansia and The Galactic American Imperium

The Happy Eagles of Flying Eagles

3 years 98 days ago

Wischland, How are you enjoying being a TITO Commander?

The Galactic American Imperium

The Fabled Republic of Wischland

3 years 98 days ago

Pianaville wrote:

4-5 hours a day...
I hope you're getting enough rest lol

Thank you! I keep busy, but I love it!

Valentian Elysium wrote:

Wischland
What got you into NS, and how did you come to find XKI?

I actually found NS in April through an instagram post about fun websites to try during quarantine. I enjoy politics and history, so I thought I might enjoy it. Out of all the recruitment TG's I got, Kuri's TG just seemed really nice and the region looked pretty cool. So I moved here and never left!

Valentian Elysium and The Galactic American Imperium

Silvedania

3 years 98 days ago

Uniao nordestina wrote:

wassup guys
how is it going?

Hi, and welcome to XKI! Here’s a guide to help you:

Welcome Guide and FAQ

by The Community of XKI Dispatch Center

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Table of Contents:

1. Welcome Guide
2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Council of Nine - regional government

Chief Executive:
Head of State and Government
Markanite (Discord: markanite)

WA Delegate:
Foreign Affairs
Astrobolt (astrobolt)

Minister of Education:
Engagement and Bookkeeping
Valentian Elysium (valentianasriel)

Minister of Culture:
Cultural Events
Wille-Harlia (jediguy_)

Minister of Immigration:
Recruitment
Aschente (trueasche)

Senator for Himes West:
Roleplay
Haivon (haivon)

Senior Senator for Lyonnesse East:
Houses and Generations
Keswickholt (Keswickholt#9088)

Senator for Blue Canaria North:
Monthly Report
Pantso (croaker7793)

Senator for New Republica South:
Debates and Discussions
Vivolkha (.skymine)

Other Government Officials

Chief Of Staff:
Chief of Staff
Lenlyvit (lenlyvit)

Master of Tacos:
Jobs
Spratly Islands

Cartographer-General:
Regional Map
Paffnia (Paffnia#0148)

TIBOE Chair:
Endorsements
Gemmisland

Cards Co-op President:
Regional Cards
Free Las Pinas (fakeplasticearth)

Welcome to 10000 Islands!

If you're new to the game, you're probably wondering what all of the site features are and how they work. You'll find that NationStates is a seemingly simple browser game with a rich community and a depth of features and game play developed by players over the course of almost 18 years. 10000 Islands is one of the oldest regions in the game, dating back to 2002, with a continuously operational defender military and active regional government.
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This Dispatch includes a step-by-step guide to how to get started in NationStates and become involved in 10000 Islands. NationStates is fundamentally a social game played regularly over the course of a long time. Take a minute to read up and dive in, eventually you'll forge your own unique path and be able to customize a game experience you enjoy!
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P.S. Feel free to introduce yourself over in the Regional Message Board or over in the forums in the Link Welcome Center.

Opening Steps

The first thing you'll want to do, if you haven't already, is to answer your issues. In NationStates, you function as the all-powerful leader of your nation and Issues are how you effect your government's policy and national statistics. Issues are the only way to effect these and you'll have to wait for more issues once you've answered them all. To learn more about issues, you can check out the 10000 Islands Link issue and stats lounge or this Issue answering FAQ.

While you wait to receive more issues, you should join the World Assembly (WA). Joining the WA requires that you input your email address on the settings page (know that your email will not be visible to other users and NationStates does not send you spam emails!). Joining the World Assembly is important because it grants you a say in developing international law through the General Assembly and preserving international peace through the Security Council. More importantly, joining the WA grants you citizenship in 10000 Islands, which allows you to participate in elections and run for office.

Once you've joined the World Assembly, be sure to endorse the World Assembly Delegate Astrobolt. Endorsing the Delegate gives the region more power in the World Assembly because the Delegate's vote is weighted so they receive an extra vote for each WA endorsement they have. You can also decide how the WA Delegate votes once you're registered on the forum by Link participating in WA voting polls.

After you've done that, you can get involved in our regional community by signing up for the Link regional forum. The forum is the main headquarters for our regional government, economy, cultural events, our defender military, and role-playing. When you sign up for the forum, it's important to follow the instructions in the first post of Link this thread so that an Account Masker can go through and confirm your account to give you access to appropriate areas of the forum.

The last thing to do is join our regional Link Discord server. Discord is a live chat platform that we use to hang out and get to know our region-mates a little better. Stop by to meet some new friends!

Once you've done these four things (answer Issues, join the WA, sign up on the forum, and introduce yourself on Discord), you're all set! From there, take your own path and discover what about 10000 Islands interests you. The rest of this Dispatch is an index of guides and resources for you to look at.

Guides and Set Up

Regional Government: 10000 Islands is governed according to the Link Constitution by the Chief Executive, a Council of Nine, and various executive government officials. Understanding the nuances of this system and why things are structured this way is important, and this guide serves to unpack all of that along with how you can get involved.

RMB Etiquette and Guide: The Regional Message Board (or RMB) is the shared community space we have that is built into NationStates. If you'd prefer not to use off-site forums or chat apps, it'll be hard for you to get involved in regional government or parts of our culture, but you can access a healthy sliver of our community through talking to your neighbors on the RMB. However, this comes with rules and community guidelines outlined in this guide.

WA Guide: Learn more about the World Assembly here - what is the General Assembly and the Security Council? How does WA membership effect your nation? What regional programs does 10000 Islands have for engaging in the WA?

Join TITO!: The Ten thousand Islands Treaty Organization (TITO) is 10000 Islands' regional defender military - they help secure other regions' security when they're attacked by raider forces. Learn about what exactly TITO does and how to help here.

Houses and Generations Guide: Discover your lineage and place in XKI's family tree as well as make friends by exploring our House and Generation system in this guide. Compete in competitions with other Houses and more!

Entertainment and Activities Guide: Want more fun things to do? Look no further than this guide! Discover all the endless possibilities for fun here in the 10000 Islands and how to interact with them or learn more about creating your own fun.

Additional Resources

Link 10000 Islands Information Bureau: This is a forum-oriented guide with more information about the customs and traditions of 10000 Islands.

Link Welcome and Registration Thread: If you choose to join the 10000 Islands forum, post in this thread to get your account confirmed.

Terms & Abbreviations: Look up common NationStates slang and acronyms you find in this guide.

History of 10000 Islands and TITO: This guide contains a brief history of 10000 Islands and the Ten-thousand Islands Treaty Organization.

Regional Master Calendar: This dispatch holds a list of all our regional holidays so you can check for celebrations throughout the year.

Link New Nation Stipends and Link Taco Island Charities Longevity Awards: Rewards to get new members started in our financial system.

Link Ways to Make Money in 10000 Islands: This guide explains how to earn Tacos to enrich yourself in 10000 Islands' financial system.

Link Nation Creation and Link World Census Guides: Wondering how Issues and national statistics work? These threads contain more information.

Link Political Parties Information: Political parties are influential in 10000 Islands' electoral process. Learn more about the current parties and how the party system works in this guide.

10000 Islands Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the first thing I should do now that I've joined the region?
There are many ways to become involved in the region now that you've joined, like becoming a citizen, joining the forum where you can vote in elections and do lots of fun things, joining the discord server, or doing things gameside like endorsing the delegate, solving issues, and chatting on the regional message board. Learn more about the opening steps to involvement in the region in the XKI Welcome Guide.
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What is the World Assembly and how do I join?
The World Assembly is like NationStates version of the United Nations which governs the World. It passes different laws, and can condemn or commend nations on their acheivements. Members get to vote on each of these laws (you can vote for the ones you like and vote against the ones you don't), however you will have to follow anything that passes. You aren't allowed to just follow the laws you like and ignore the ones you don't.
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Joining the World Assembly is not mandatory but it is open to everyone. Just go to the World Assembly page and click "Apply to Join" which just sends you an email that you need to accept (there's no actual application process). Be warned, as a user while you can have multiple nations and puppets only one can be a member of the World Assembly. Being a member allows you to endorse the delegate as well as other nations, and in addition allows you to vote on resolutions. More information on what endorsements do as well as the benefits of joining the World Assembly are below.
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In addition check out the XKI World Assembly Guide for more information.
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How do I become a Citizen? / What is the difference between WA and Non-WA membership?
All 10000 residents in the WA are citizens of 10000 Islands. Citizens are eligible to vote and run in various elections and hold certain government positions, where as non-WA members are not able to. All WA members are highly encouraged to endorse the delegate to help keep the region safe. Learn more about citizenship and 10000 Islands government in the Regional Government Guide.
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What are endorsements? How do I get endorsements?
Endorsements are something you can do to fellow WA member nations in your region. In order to endorse another nation you both need to be WA members and to be in the same region. While they don't matter too much (however are important for bragging rights) endorsing the Delegate is very important as it keeps our region safe.
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In order that Delegate transitions are more easily achieved, we limit endorsements to 1/2 the total of the sitting Delegate. Endorsement trading (aka "endo tarting") is OK up to this limit, but if you are over this limit at the time of Delegate transition, once every 6 months, you will be asked to shed your endorsements to get to this limit - or failing that, be temporarily booted from the region (which will cost you all of your endorsements). So mind this limit please.

Keep in mind that even when there isn't a Delegate transition going on, the limit still applies. Please remember this.
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What is TITO? How do I join TITO?
The Ten-thousand Islands Treaty Organization or TITO is 10000 Islands' defender military. You can learn more about joining TITO here.
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Does 10000 Islands have a map? How can I get added to the map?
Yes, 10000 Islands does have a map. You can view the map in this dispatch or on the forum Link here.
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To be added to the map, you need to register a forum account and have a minimum of ten posts over a period of one month.
You also must be a Citizen (WA resident) of 10000 Islands, with a national population of at least 250 Million.
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If you qualify, you can post Link here to be added.
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What is the legislative process of this region? / How can I get onto the Council?
The Council of Nine is the legislative body of the Islands. Here legislation is written, passed, revised, and repealed. There is also a Link Council of Nine Lobby, where you can bring matters to the attention of the Council. In addition all official Council discussions except those marked secure will be viewable by all citizens so you can get up to date information on what's happening in the Council. However only council members are able to post in these non-secure discussions.
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There are 3 appointed, and 5 elected positions in the Council (the other is held by our Chief Executive). Elections occur every odd numbered month. Senators serve a 4-month term and the Delegate serves a 6-month term.
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What is recruiting? How can I become a recruiter?
Recruiting is sending invitations to other nations. We use something called the Accelerator for ease of recruiting. Read Link here for more info.
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I have more questions!
Great! Check out the the rest of the guides, and/or see the forum for Link more Information about 10000 Islands!

Special thanks to HumanSanity for writing, Free Las Pinas for formatting, and the Ministry of Education for maintenance and upkeep.

Regional Forum | Regional Discord Server | Grand Debate Hall | Regional Reserve Offices
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The Galactic American Imperium

S mova derat

3 years 98 days ago

Hello.

Does anyone want to sign this?

nation=s_mova_derat/detail=factbook/id=1500447

The Galactic American Imperium

The Fabled Republic of Wischland

3 years 98 days ago

Flying Eagles wrote:

Wischland, How are you enjoying being a TITO Commander?

I'm enjoying it quite a bit! There was a lot I had to learn, but it was definitely worth it! I love being able to work with everyone, and I feel more than ever that I'm really able to make a difference in protecting innocent regions. Also ngl, the tea I get from behind-the-scenes action is very hot at times. ;)

Flying Eagles, Valentian Elysium, Grea Kriopia, The Galactic American Imperium, and 1 otherThe library of wan shi tong

The Fabled Republic of Wischland

3 years 98 days ago

Edited

Apologies for the double post. This wraps up my section of the RMB Office Hours. It was pleasure answering all of your questions! If you have anything else you'd like to ask me or follow up on, feel free to send me a TG, DM me on Discord, or make a post in my forum office. (https://10000islands.proboards.com/thread/40020/wischlands-office)

Be sure to come back tomorrow from 7-9pm EST to ask some questions to our beloved Minister of Education Grea Kriopia, and check out the dispatch below to see when other officials will be taking questions!

XKI February Government Office Hours

by The Fabled Republic of Wischland

Government Office Hours and Welcome Q&As

Greetings 10000 Islanders!

It's been a while, but we wanted to take another opportunity to reach out to the people we serve.

Different members of government and senior members of our community are setting up office hours where they will make themselves available on our regional message board to answer your questions! Want to know about our foreign affairs, how our Ministries work, or different government programs? Or you just have questions for someone who is experienced in this game about how to network and succeed? These are great times to reach out to us!

Here is information about who will be available when. Please be sure to stop by and ask your questions, reach out to your leaders, and let them know how they can be serve you! If you can't make it one of those times but want to talk to someone, feel free to shoot them a telegram or visit their office in the forum.

Time	Nation	Details
Monday 2/1, 11am to 1pm EST (4:00 to 6:00 PM UTC)	HumanSanity	HumanSanity is XKI’s WA Delegate and is responsible for foreign affairs and World Assembly policy.
Monday 2/1, 1 to 3pm EST (6 to 8pm UTC)	Thedairos	Thedairos is the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Officer of 10000 Islands. He handles regional recruitment and coordinates cultural events for the region.
Rescheduled for Thursday 2/4, 7 to 9pm EST (Friday 2/5 12 to 2am UTC)	Aschente	Aschente is Senator for Lyonnesse East and an Executive Officer of TITO. Talk to him about managing XKI’s Houses or about joining TITO, 10000 Islands' defender military.
Wednesday 2/3, 1 to 3pm EST (6 to 8pm UTC)	Wischland	Wischland is the Senator for Blue Canaria North and a Tactical Officer of TITO. Her responsibilities include writing the monthly Emissary Report and leading TITO missions.
Thursday 2/4, 7 to 9pm EST (12 to 2am UTC)	Grea Kriopia	Grea Kriopia is Minister of Education and a Tactical Officer of TITO. Ask her about her work in running the Buddy Program to welcome new nations to the region and leading TITO missions.
Friday 2/5, 1 to 3am EST (6 to 8am UTC)	Dokansia	Dokansia is the new Senator for New Republica South and is in charge of straw polls and debates for the region.
Rescheduled for Saturday 2/6 11am to 12pm EST (4 to 5pm UTC)	Markanite	Markanite is the Chief Executive of 10000 Islands and holds a wide range of powers including forum administration, serving as Commander-in-Chief of TITO, and appointing and overseeing unelected government officials.
Saturday 2/6, 11pm to Sunday 2/7 12am EST (Sunday 4 to 5am UTC)	Wille-Harlia	Wille-Harlia is the Senior Senator for Himes West and a moderator of the Role Playing region A Taco Archipelago and is the primary person responsible for Role Playing in 10000 Islands.
Sunday 2/7, 1 to 3pm EST (6 to 8pm UTC)	Eastern New England	Eastern New England is the WA Secretary and helps to coordinate regional WA policy and recommendations.

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Valentian Elysium and The Galactic American Imperium

S mova derat

3 years 98 days ago

Edited

Oh, sorry. I didn't realize I was interrupting that.

Does anyone want to sign this, though?

nation=s_mova_derat/detail=factbook/id=1500447

The Galactic RepubIlic wrote:

no, welcome to XKI! but yes, this is hell

You should've seen the ATA RMB half an hour ago.

The Galactic American Imperium and Old Dalek empire

The Federal Republic of Vivolkha

3 years 98 days ago

Wischland wrote:

(Also maybe join the WA and endorse HS.)

Maybe? No, no, do it for sure! Everyone endorse our Delegate HumanSanity! He's kinda human, kinda sanity, and if you endorse him you get endorsed back!
I don't suggest trying to catch him in your trap though.