Modern World v.∞: Buying your stocks and selling them under the market value since 2013 - Games

[QUOTE=Hole;45505608]For next turn, mind if I get an idea of my support from now on? Everyone get's their statistics for relations and military, so I'm just wondering if I could get some on my party. :v:[/QUOTE] Certainly, this turn was just an introduction turn for your party.

I shall be Greece

I'm gunna play as Ukraine.

Get your turns in tomorrow (Sunday) if you can.

Okay, I'm calling South Korea.

All turns accounted for except the two new players.

Taking Japan. Get ready for the giant mech invasion.

South Korea, China and Japan, right next to eachother and all taken. Asia intensifies.

I'll have my turn in a few hours.

While you all wait for the turn you should vote on what game we'll play for a game night. [URL="http://goo.gl/sqBqba"]Link to poll[/URL]

[QUOTE=Sega Saturn;45520888]Taking Japan. Get ready for the giant mech invasion.[/QUOTE] Fuck, I wanted to do that!

[QUOTE=Firefox42;45528549]Fuck, I wanted to do that![/QUOTE] When all else fails, there's always Taiwan.

And the Philippines, also.

I've never played one of these on Facepunch but I'm tempted to this time around since it seems early. Do you PM your turn to the OP after declaring your nation? How face paced is it? Will you miss turns if you can't come to Facepunch for a few hours/day?

[QUOTE=OvB;45529096]I've never played one of these on Facepunch but I'm tempted to this time around since it seems early. Do you PM your turn to the OP after declaring your nation? How face paced is it? Will you miss turns if you can't come to Facepunch for a few hours/day?[/QUOTE] Post your steam acc info here ;)

Turn two and WWIII still almost just broke out. Good god. [editline]28th July 2014[/editline] Also, game night will be tomorrow. This turn will be awhile yet.

cant wait to see who almost started ww3

[QUOTE=Hole;45529924]cant wait to see who almost started ww3[/QUOTE] Tunisia throws a rock at Italy

As one of my first official acts of business, I subsidized anime. I know where my country's strength lies.

[QUOTE=Zambies!;45529425]Post your steam acc info here ;)[/QUOTE] [url]http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197972357435/[/url]

[b][u]READ ME, SEND IN TURNS AS TURN 3[/u][/b] Music: [video=youtube;BsNcUsrePKo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsNcUsrePKo[/video] [b]Modern World: Turn 1 April - June 2014[/b] Map: [t][/t] [URL="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vZ4Qg_UgMmSHAq820UgWTXaLA0KrUGkaJ_NyUGtYUBI/edit?usp=sharing"]World Events[/URL] - Tensions between the United States and the Russian Federation skyrocket. The US military begins flying F-16s along the Russian border as a saber-rattling measure. Russia responds by demanding the US stop or face economic sanctions. The US continues flights, calling Russia’s bluff. Russia places economic sanctions on the US, mildly damaging the US economy. The United States, unphased, continues flights while Russia now flies their own jets along the Alaskan border. On the first such incident in which Russia flew a flight the US scrambled jets to intercept, trail, and lock on to the Russian flight. Russian air responds in kind on their own border. The flights from both nations cease at this point. - Italian businesses are going under again, protests are erupting in Rome. [b]Wars[/b] War in Afghanistan Somali Civil War Islamist Insurgency in Nigeria War in North-West Pakistan Mexican Drug War Egyptian Crisis Syrian Civil War Iraqi Insurgency Central African Republic Conflict South Sudanese Civil War Moroccan Occupation of Western Sahara [b]Russian Federation - matt000024[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/nIFjt6.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/oKy77a.png[/url] - Russian troops storm into Crimea and occupy the territory. In the face of strong international backlash Russian officials state they are protecting the people of Russian ethnicity in Crimea. - Satellites show that Russian troops have massed along the border of Ukraine. An invasion seems imminent. Again amidst international backlash Russian officials state that Russia will not invade Ukraine unless it is believed that Russians are being persecuted in the ailing nation. - Russian natural gas businesses begin promoting themselves to the international community, looking to sell their form of energy to the world. - The US military begins flying F-16s along the Russian border as a saber-rattling measure. Russia responds by demanding the US stop or face economic sanctions. The US continues flights, calling Russia’s bluff. Russia places economic sanctions on the US, mildly damaging the US economy. The United States, unphased, continues flights while Russia now flies their own jets along the Alaskan border. On the first such incident in which Russia flew a flight the US scrambled jets to intercept, trail, and lock on to the Russian flight. Russian air responds in kind on their own border. The flights from both nations cease at this point. [b]Kingdom of Morocco - Salricci[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/FyzYNN.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/oS5XEM.png[/url] - A military surge occurs in Western Sahara to combat the Polisario insurgency. This surge leads to a series of military successes before Algeria begins defending the territory. A stalemate occurs as well over two thousand are killed on both sides. - Moroccan diplomats are sent to Algeria to tell them that war between Morocco and Algeria would be disastrous. Morocco asks Algeria to abstain from entering the conflict. This request falls on deaf ears and Algeria enters the conflict the next week. - The UN investigation of Morocco concludes as they find that the disappearance of politicians is linked to terrorism. Their streak of incompetence continues. - Politicians favorable to the King are placed in important positions. - Efforts to create more jobs in the Kingdom begin. Phosphate mines are built throughout Morocco. [b]United States of America - Zambies[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/DfbA6P.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/Ojdsfe.png[/url] - The F-35 program continues with a new timeline of operational readiness being set at the summer of 2016 for the US military. - Training of the Belarusian military commences in an effort to prepare the nation for Russian aggression. - The US military begins flying F-16s along the Russian border as a saber-rattling measure. Russia responds by demanding the US stop or face economic sanctions. The US continues flights, calling Russia’s bluff. Russia places economic sanctions on the US, mildly damaging the US economy. The United States, unphased, continues flights while Russia now flies their own jets along the Alaskan border. On the first such incident in which Russia flew a flight the US scrambled jets to intercept, trail, and lock on to the Russian flight. Russian air responds in kind on their own border. The flights from both nations cease at this point. - A NATO meeting is held to discuss the situation in Eastern Europe and particularly Crimea. The members of NATO continuously debate the pros and cons of sending a multinational force to stabilize the region. Nothing has been decided as of yet. Russia continues unimpeded. - The US begins efforts to make NAFTA more focused on legitimate free trade instead of quotas. - The federal ban on the sale and recreational use of marijuana is lifted. A mass of conservative protests pop up across the United States. Simultaneously the move is celebrated by the majority of leftists. The move is incredibly controversial with many a heated debate held. - US bills are slowly being taken out of circulation to decrease inflation steadily. - The study of chest wounds from gunshots continues with no groundbreaking findings. [b]Republic of Belarus - StaleRye[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/dRwGqB.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/MhObWM.png[/url] - The US military begins assisting Belarus’ military with advisors for training. - The CZ-805 continues to be phased into the military as a replacement for the AK-74 - Belarus begins modernizing its military equipment, placing computer systems and other systems in their jets and tanks. - Tax breaks are given to companies that are struggling to adjust to the new minimum wage standard. - The government begins official campaigns to encourage its populace to buy Belarusian goods rather than foreign goods in order to stimulate the economy. - Infrastructural projects begin across the nation, creating jobs and improving transportation. - Agricultural scientists renew their efforts to modernize and improve farming techniques to increase crop output. - Tourism campaigns commence in an effort to increase national revenue. The fall of “Europe’s Last Dictator” is the major point that is hit in all advertisements. Even with this campaign tourism does not increase that much due to the situation with Russia, Ukraine, and Crimea. - The new constitution is completed and the government quickly accepts it. It guarantees the right to free speech, free press, internet access, assembly, and other various rights. This constitution is greatly celebrated across the nation. - Communist statues and symbols are torn down across the nation. The most notable is the statue of Lenin in Minsk. It is placed in a museum following the removal from the front of the House of Government. - Belarus opens up talks with the EU to lift sanctions held on Belarus as well as the possibility of Belarusian membership in the EU. The Union agrees to lift sanctions but is hesitant to add Belarus to its ranks yet. [b]Commonwealth of Australia - Kierany9[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/meREnQ.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/eSqlgE.png[/url] - Land-to-air missile research continues but is slowed by the decrease in military funding. - Two Anzac-class frigates begin construction. - Diplomatic relations with Australia’s neighbors continue to improve as the nation begins assisting Malaysia and Papua New Guinea financially as well as New Zealand and Indonesia to a lesser extent. To account for this the Australian parliament decreases the military’s budget. - A 2.5% increase in taxation is set in place, causing protests from people of all financial classes. [b]Kingdom of Sweden - WitheredGryphon[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/WngaBM.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/vovxv3.png[/url] - Russia’s occupation of Crimea is condemned as is their aggression towards Ukraine. - A tourism campaign begins to draw more visitors to Sweden. [b]People’s Republic of China - Daniel Smith[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/Buxiir.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/4UmKK7.png[/url] - Public support for North Korea is dropped, diplomatic relations are maintained but China now guarantees no assistance to the pariah state. - China shockingly recognizes the state of Taiwan. This move causes waves across the world as it now opens up the opportunity for diplomatic relations and open trade with the island. - The People’s Republic makes another completely unexpected move by declaring their alliance with South Korea. North Korea, for once, is disquieted. - A large portion of the military funding that was cut is put towards the China National Space Administration. - Welfare and healthcare systems are set up to support the destitute of China. - A new law is passed that would abolish the death penalty for all crimes except homicide. It is scheduled to go in effect in 2016. - Research begins on high-speed rail service. - Projects to spread the population of China away from the major three cities begins. Urban and suburban projects are initiated. - Privatization of Chinese business continues. - The Communist Party of China is losing its hold and its top members are getting desperate. [b]Fiamma Tricolore (Political Party) - Hole[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/meC476.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/yNbdDz.png[/url] - Thugs appear in front of businesses affiliated with the party posing as security. - Those with dual-citizenship between Italy and Spain are encouraged to vote for the now-merged party. - The party begins working with the British Nationalist Party and the British National Front Party, attempting to get them to merge. They decline. - New public-service organizations are set up in an effort to better respond to emergencies in an attempt to gain the public’s favor. [b] Kurdistan - Griffster26[/b] [img]http://i.imgur.com/W35l4dR.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/Z7mDfT.png[/url] - Kurdistanis begin organizing a militia to hold off ISIS when it inevitably arrives in Iraqi Kurdistan. - Kurdistan asks for support from NATO, the United States, Israel, Russia, and Saudi Arabia in the event of ISIS attack. - The Czech Republic negotiates a deal with Kurdistan to sell weapons for the defense of Iraqi Kurdistan. [b]Los Zetas (Cartel) - Satansick[/b] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/tDmHSJ.png[/url] - Los Zetas cartel is a highly ambitious, highly powerful crime syndicate located in Mexico. They are renowned for their brutality as well as their cunning. - The cartel attempts a very daring breakout of their comrades in a prison in Mexico City, blasting a hole in the gate and surging into the housing facilities where they opened the cells and released their comrades. Twenty five guards were killed in the raid. Mexico plans to strengthen security in their prisons across the country. - The Zetas attempt to establish an alliance with the Gulf Cartel but their negotiators are shot dead by the rival organization. - Naturally the sale of drugs occurs. [b]State of Japan - Sega Saturn[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/d3OWpi.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/RyTdWz.png[/url] - Due to the delays in the F-35 program Japan begins full funding of its own stealth fighter program which is slated to produce its own aircraft by 2020. - Japan begins modifications to the Type-90, these modifications should be finished by 2018. - An official document is released commending the Chinese on their efforts to secure basic civilian rights. - The education system begins to undergo a reform in which less emphasis is placed upon examination scores to get into universities. - Anime subsidies...not hentai though, that shit’s weird. - A new focus is placed upon clean energy, specifically solar energy and wind turbines. Projects begin to replace non-renewable energy sources with solar and wind over the next decade. [b]Canada - Telepethi[/b] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/lxfOS1.png[/img] [url]http://i.cubeupload.com/HvMN7V.png[/url] - Military expenditure increases a dramatic amount due to the creation of multiple new projects. - The development of a .357 pistol - The development of a 6.8 Remington rifle - The development of a 7.62.51 NATO light machine gun - The development of a 7.62.51 NATO marksman rifle - The development of a new guided rocket launcher - The improvement on the design of the Canadian Leopard II This increase in spending has not gone unnoticed by the people who grow increasingly uneasy. - The Israeli president opens a gift from the Canadian government. The box contains a bottle of maple syrup and a dildo. The Israeli government enquires as to why it was sent such an odd gift and asks what its meaning is. Reddit’s worldnews subreddit has a field day. - Mineral mines begin to be opened up throughout Canada in an effort to mine more of the following: - Uranium - Iron - Coal - Oil - Gold - Silver - Bauxite New heavy industry factories also begin opening up to facilitate the working of the above minerals. Environmentalists begin protesting the opening of new mines and building of heavy industry factories citing the damage that will be done to the climate. - Efforts to make muon-catalyzed fusion a viable energy producer begin though scientists here are hitting the same wall as everywhere else, that is the instability of muons and the alpha-sticking problem. - A borehole project is announced. The hole is to be created just outside of Fort McMurray in Alberta at a depth of 15 kilometers. The goal is to gain valuable scientific data from the boring. - The Provincial and Goods & Services taxes are combined and set at a rate of 15%. The tax increase causes further unease throughout much of Canada. Protests erupt in Saskatchewan and Alberta due to the absurdly large shift in tax rate in the regions (5% and 10% increase respectively). [editline]29th July 2014[/editline] Here's the map: [t]http://i.cubeupload.com/MJaHAv.png[/t] I don't feel like screwing with the formatting of this anymore so that's why I'm not editing the post to put this damn map in. Facepunch's editing function is so terrible...

[quote]- The Israeli president opens a gift from the Canadian government. The box contains a bottle of maple syrup and a dildo. The Israeli government enquires as to why it was sent such an odd gift and asks what its meaning is. Reddit’s worldnews subreddit has a field day. [/quote] IT BEGINS

[QUOTE=Telepethi;45531863]IT BEGINS[/QUOTE] now israel will protect the oppressed jews in canada gj telepethi

I'm in the same boat as OvB. Steam account is below. [URL="http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198027444655"]http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198027444655[/URL]

[QUOTE=Svinnik;45533777]I'm in the same boat as OvB. Steam account is below. [URL="http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198027444655"]http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198027444655[/URL][/QUOTE] I thought that was a Ronald Reagan sitcom Steam Group and was totally gonna join.

[QUOTE=matt000024;45534014]I thought that was a Ronald Reagan sitcom Steam Group and was totally gonna join.[/QUOTE] Oh wow, I should actually form a steam group based off of that idea.

[QUOTE]- Military expenditure increases a dramatic amount due to the creation of multiple new projects. - The development of a .357 pistol - The development of a 6.8 Remington rifle - The development of a 7.62.51 NATO light machine gun - The development of a 7.62.51 NATO marksman rifle - The development of a new guided rocket launcher - The improvement on the design of the Canadian Leopard II This increase in spending has not gone unnoticed by the people who grow increasingly uneasy. - The Israeli president opens a gift from the Canadian government. The box contains a bottle of maple syrup and a dildo. The Israeli government enquires as to why it was sent such an odd gift and asks what its meaning is. Reddit’s worldnews subreddit has a field day. - Mineral mines begin to be opened up throughout Canada in an effort to mine more of the following: - Uranium - Iron - Coal - Oil - Gold - Silver - Bauxite New heavy industry factories also begin opening up to facilitate the working of the above minerals. Environmentalists begin protesting the opening of new mines and building of heavy industry factories citing the damage that will be done to the climate. - Efforts to make muon-catalyzed fusion a viable energy producer begin though scientists here are hitting the same wall as everywhere else, that is the instability of muons and the alpha-sticking problem. - A borehole project is announced. The hole is to be created just outside of Fort McMurray in Alberta at a depth of 15 kilometers. The goal is to gain valuable scientific data from the boring. - The Provincial and Goods & Services taxes are combined and set at a rate of 15%. The tax increase causes further unease throughout much of Canada. Protests erupt in Saskatchewan and Alberta due to the absurdly large shift in tax rate in the regions (5% and 10% increase respectively). [/QUOTE] Good to see telepathi still puts way too much into his turns lmao

[QUOTE=thelurker1234;45534258]Good to see telepathi still puts way too much into his turns lmao[/QUOTE] Meanwhile... [QUOTE]- Russia’s occupation of Crimea is condemned as is their aggression towards Ukraine. - A tourism campaign begins to draw more visitors to Sweden.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Kierany9;45534326]Meanwhile...[/QUOTE] We should like merge the two people into one poster who writes decent length turns

Can I be Mexico?