mrmitchell's NES: Tough Times - Page 5

bipolarbear · February 29, 2004, 18:46

NEWS FLASH!

Mexican Cuban relations are being disturbed by an uprising in Cuba and terrorist forces attacking mother Mexico! Mexico is beginning peace talks with the terrorist upring groups, and covert intervention to stop the bloodshed. Trade with Cuba has stopped until we can ensure safety for the Cuban people.

foolish_icarus · February 29, 2004, 18:49

Russia to Mexico:

For too long we have been effectively cut off from the countries of the west, we seek to remedy that by building closer ties. We seek to establish permanent diplomatic channels and strike down trade barriers.

2011 stats

Economy: 52 (more trade, jobs, investment, better equipment)
Army: 45 (better weapons)
Navy: 46
Air: 43 (arms purchases)
Discontent: 38 (conditions are generally looking up)
Infrastructure: 60 (construction projects, urban projects)
Education: 68 (better informed)

bipolarbear · February 29, 2004, 18:57

Mexico to Russia

What exactly do you mean? Just start trading? Sure! Let the trade begin! But Mexico is cautious of this. We demand that you send us WORKING weapons, and battle ready boats before we enter into this agreement.
(out of character)
how is discontent measured?
when I say 15.5 i mena that is he percent of the population that doesn't like the country. Is that right? or am i doing something wrong here?

foolish_icarus · February 29, 2004, 21:02

Russia to Mexico:

We can sell you small arms, machine tools, ship hulls, standard supplies, engines, things of that nature.

OOC: I'm not exactly sure what the real world equivalent of discontent is--all I know is the lower the number the better. For all of the statistic fields I gave generally taken it to be a sort of sliding scale, with 40 to 60 being "average"/ "sufficient" but I'm not sure how accurate that is.

bipolarbear · February 29, 2004, 21:21

Mexico to Russia
Mexico would like to purchase naval supplies and weapons from Mother Russia.

Mexican peace talks with Cuban terrorists have not been going well. The terrorists have been meeting for peacetalks, and then suicide bombing them. They have been threatening Mexico, but have yet to take any major action as of yet. Covert actions have been mildily successful, but we have yet to get close enough to actually kill the leader of the movement.

mrmitchell · February 29, 2004, 22:24

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when I say 15.5 i mena that is he percent of the population that doesn't like the country. Is that right? or am i doing something wrong here?

I probably would have done better to use real world numbers, but the measurements in this NES are just a sliding scale...

0 is "everyone's happy and peaceful" (Canada)
20 is "there's a few people who are pissed off"
40 is "many people dislike the government"
60 is "active demonstrations and lots of distrust, dislike of the government and/or society"
Anything above 70 is generally asking for a f*cking revolution. Of course, for roleplay purposes you can have those rogue Cuban terrorists attacking at any time, but a revolution in the sense that it has popular support has to be above 70 (most cases. It's not an exact thing.)

Likewise, "economy" isn't a specific number either. 45 as my econ. number doesn't mean I have 55% unemployment or that my GDP is 45% of its 2003 level or anything at all. It's just a general "idea" of the wealth of France, specifically the wealth of the majority class. 45 isn't low enough that there are masses starving out in the streets, but it is a pretty damn bad number, and makes people only able to afford the basics. Discontent would be related to economy in that if the economy continues improving, discontent evaporates because you have a larger employed class that can afford more.

Again, it's not an exact science. That's why I made it a low-moderation NES: it's got the roleplay elements and interaction of a story, but without all the extras that can slow the game down.

mrmitchell · February 29, 2004, 22:31

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What exactly get's your metaphorical goat about the adjournmnet camps? What can we do, within reason to improve realtions with France? Besides getting rid of the vitality adjournment camps of course! As a sign of good will, Mexico has signed up all of the "power hungry bastards" for the fruit of the month club! Also, Mexico has also sent you some waorkers, supplies, and machinery to aid in the improvement of your infrastructure. Mexico has also ensured that those who are employed in the vitality adjournment camps are getting slightly more rations, and an extra hour and a half of sleep time.

If you can let us insure that your Vitality Adjournment Camp workers are getting 8 hours of sleep a day and dietician-approved meals 3 times daily, we will help you with the terrorists.

bipolarbear · February 29, 2004, 22:36

Mexico to France
we do not seek your help with the terrorists. Mexico has the situation under control. If you wish to help Mexioc, you may donate to our military.
We would like to say that they are getting 3 diatecian approved meals a day, and sleep is not eight hours, but six.

mrmitchell · February 29, 2004, 22:57

France to Mexico

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we do not seek your help with the terrorists.

Suit yourself then.

bipolarbear · February 29, 2004, 23:15

NEWS FLASH!!!

Cuban terrorists have been getting quite unruly, and have discovered and are currently torturing the undercover Mexican agents. They have obtained vital information about the Empire of De La Rocha. They have vowed that by tomorrow there will be a massive terrorist strike that will cripple Mexico. Mexico has put the country on a highest alert status, and is beginning a Militant Invasion of Cuba to quell the terrorist revolution.

mrmitchell · February 29, 2004, 23:57

France is reopening the offer of aid to Mexico--if it raises the labor camp standards to our desired level.

bipolarbear · March 1, 2004, 03:29

Mexico to France
We have raised our sleep level to eight hours, and request only supplies. We do not need additional troops.

News Flash

The war against Cuba and its surrounding islands is going well to some degree. We have detroyed most of the revolutionary bases on the Western side of Cuba, and have been moving in from there. We are slowly advancing to their base of operations in Camaguey. The previously undercover agents are said to be located in Camaguey as well. The farthest that we have reached as of yet is Santa Clara. A few small townships on the way haven't fallen as easily and are being starved until they choose peace. Other surrounding islands such as Isla De Juventud, The Cayman Islands, certain parts of the Bahmmas, and Haiti. The govt. ofthe Dominican Republic has volutarily let Mexico post guards and Use D.R. as a general HQ. The citizens of the D.R. aren't exactly happy about having Mexican troops posted in their towns, and are staging small riots from time to time that must be put down with considerable force.

mrmitchell · March 1, 2004, 22:12

France News
France sends supplies to Mexico.

SECRET: France's intelligence operations keep a closer watch on Mexico and Cuba.

bipolarbear · March 2, 2004, 00:04

NEWSFLASH!!!!
Mexico has succeeded in suppressing the Cuban infection of the Gulf. Mexico has eexited the Dominican Republic, and has given Haiti ove to the D.R. Cuba and its surrounding islands are now legally considered a part of Mexico, and will still operate by a voting system of the Cuabn people, with the same laws as before, but under a Mexican Flag, and the watchful eye of De La Rocha. It is hard to tell how the people of Cuba feel, because it is so soon after the bloody revolution, only time will tell.
Mexico to France
Tahnkyou for your supplies, they were quite helpful.

Mexico to China
Thankyou for finally leaving us alone.

Economy- 55.4 more land, more workers, morer capital for the people, plus better standards in vitality adjournment camps proves to be profitable.

Military- 47.3 French supplies helped and soldiers are now experienced

Education- 15.2/53 - 15.2 for the workers 53 for the state employed academics

Dissent- 14- Improvement of conditions in the vitality adjournment camps

Infrastructure- 53.5 militarizing country involves infrastructure upgrades.

mrmitchell · March 3, 2004, 18:52

France to Mexico
Proposal: If you free your new territories back into independence, and if you hold free France-certified elections, we will send you economic and military aid.

bipolarbear · March 3, 2004, 20:23

Mexico to France
Mexico does not require your help as of yet. We will keep your offer in mind. Mexico will send you aid, if you tkae down the Eiffel Tower, shape your flag like a hexagon, and turn your country over to Mexico.

Mexican News
Mexico is promoting peace, and has lowered its standards for U.S. immigration, prompting more draft dodgers to join the Mystical, Magical, Majestic, Magnificent, Myopic Empire of De la Rocha.
Also, Vitality Adjournament Camp standards have been raised to an amazing level. The Quality of Life inside of the Camps is actually better than the standard of liveing for a basic(poor/average) citizen! This is prompting many to willingly join the camps in order to enjoy the low work hours, free food, and many foos ball tables available in the lounge area.

foolish_icarus · March 3, 2004, 20:58

Russia buys Turkmenistan!

Following the collapse of the Turkmenistani government from a combination of corruption, lack of funds, and rampant social problems such as diseases, hunger, and basically no money, Russia has moved in to “fix things”. And Russia will continue “fixing” countries until activity in this threat gets up again!

Meanwhile, many factories in the motherland spring up, producing cheaper consumer goods. An expanding skilled workforce and business class is benefiting from the increasing wealth of surrounding countries. Russia’s medical system is getting to work right away to attempt to quell or at least contain the epidemics of Central Asia. Next target for economic improvement and increased trade: Byelorussia!

2012 stats

Economy: 47 (Turkmenistan is dirt poor)
Army: 46 (eager recruits)
Navy: 46
Air: 43
Discontent: 48 (concerns over why Russia is interfering in other counties)
Infrastructure: 57 (Poor conditions in Turkmenistan)
Education: 63 (Once again…Turkmenistan’s fault)

Nubclear · March 3, 2004, 21:34

CHINA to RUSSIA:
Your recent expansions are threatening to Chinese interests.
It is advised that you leave Asia alone.

mrmitchell · March 3, 2004, 21:49

France News
-France has quietly absorbed Luxembourg and protected its citizens from the German threat. There was little resistance in the small but wealthy nation.

Quote:

Economy 50 (+1, recovery slowing some)
Army 42 (+0)
Navy 44 (+0)
Air 41 (+1)
Discontent 42
Infrastructure 80
Education 80 (+1)

Economy 53 (+3)
Army 43 (+1)
Navy 44 (+0)
Air 42 (+1)
Discontent 45 (+3 / why did we grab Luxembourg?)
Infrastructure 82 (+2)
Education 81 (+1)

mrmitchell · March 3, 2004, 22:17

please correct if there are any mistakes

foolish_icarus · March 3, 2004, 23:56

Russia to China:

Very Well. Since you always ask so nicely.

mrmitchell · March 4, 2004, 00:12

France News
France has offered economic assistance and close diplomatic ties to the Dominican Republic, which is expected to accept our offer.

French officials denied that the offer was an attempt to influence politics in the Americas, and shot on sight any far left nut that wouldn't shut up about bullsh!t like "recolonization".

bipolarbear · March 4, 2004, 00:25

Mexico's Vitality Adjournment Camps have become quite popular in the Central America area. Mexico has not only pleased the Cuban people, even the revolutionaries, but is actually having problems with too many people immigrating from the surrounding countries. The people in many of the neighboring countries are either immigrating by the clan, or demanding similar services from their governments. Mexico has had to begin to turn away many of the new draft dodgers and immgrants, and offer them the other option of military service. To lull more people into military service, Mexico has increased the work hours, and lowered benefits,and removed the foos ball tables from the lounge area of the vitality adjournment camps.
Mexico has massively improved its relations with the Dominican Republic.
Due to numerous uprisings in other Central American countries, Mexico is sending "advisors" to these countries to hopefully create some stability through communistic ideals.
(Secret) Mexico has bought off the political leaders of the D.R. and has diluted the D.R. political system with puppet politicians who act in favor of Mexico. Thsoe who do not comply have a tendency to die faster than those who do. Mexico is secretly smuggling massive amounts of cocaine, opium, and heroine into every country from Belize, to Panama. Mexico is also funding revolutionaries in these countries.

bipolarbear · March 4, 2004, 00:27

Mexico to France
In reference to your recent actions in D.R. Stay on your own side of the globe.

mrmitchell · March 4, 2004, 00:29

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Mexico has...removed the foos ball tables

France cancels its aid program for Mexico because of the drop in standards at the vitality camps.

mrmitchell · March 4, 2004, 00:33

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In reference to your recent actions in D.R. Stay on your own side of the globe.

Mexico has become increasingly hostile to its superiors. France will step up its efforts to bring peace and democracy to not only the Dominican Republic but all of Latin America.

orders:
Serious money being poured into most Central American regimes.

Nubclear · March 4, 2004, 01:22

CHINA to MEXICO:

China has caught you in violation of the.....*Consults Council* Counter-revoluationary law!

Pay $1M immediately or else!

mrmitchell · March 4, 2004, 18:01

France to Mexico (ULTRA SUPER DUPER TOP F*CKING SECRET)
Don't pay the fine to China. We will support you.

France to China (ULTRA SUPER DUPER DUPER F*CKING TOP SON OF A B*TCH SECRET)
Act outraged if they refuse your $1M demands. We will use it as an excuse to topple their dictatorship.

foolish_icarus · March 4, 2004, 19:38

Russia would like to Officially Not Respond to the Messages it Did Not See:

Russia to France, Mexico, and China:

So...How's everyone doing? Good? Glad to hear it. No-one's planning anything dastardly, right? Just making sure. Carry on.

bipolarbear · March 5, 2004, 03:29

Mexico to China

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China has caught you in violation of the.....*Consults Council* Counter-revoluationary law! Pay $1M immediately or else!

SUCK IT! Mexico has better excuses to topple little pointless countries than that. We are deeply offended by your vehement invective.
GENREAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
A case can be made that Mexico is "anti-peace". That, much like China's argument is a load or horsecrap so damn high, that it blocks out the sun for four hours a day! Mexico is pro-peace, and is only using imperialist tactics, b/c we have found a working strategy. We are having problems with over immigration. To quell those problems, then why not absorb that country, so that there is no longer an immigration problem.

Mexico to France
Thank you for dropping your support, and then bringing it back again. We have brought back the foos ball tables, but they are not the competition size.

Mexico to Russia
We will help you to overtake Japan, if you make massive donations to the Mexican military.

NEWS FLASH!!!
Mexico has taken as far down as Nicaragua! It IS a glorious day with state ordered partying, cheering, and happiness in the streets. As for Panama, we found them to be quite negotiable(international pressure) and so we decided to let them enjoy their own little nation, as long as Mexico is allowed free passage through Panama whenever we wish. It is doubtful that Mexico will ever use this though, because...well Panama if really f*cking small!
Mexico has funded an Argentinian revolution to take over Chile, becasue we couldn't find any reason not to.
Mexico has entered into a strong alliance/non agression treaty with Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Mexico has been keeping a close eye on the Vatican City, who is suspected of plotting against the peaceful nation of Mexcio.
Mexican dictator De La Rocha, much to the dismay of the many people of the Mexican Empire is deciding to take his leave from office for an undisclosed amount of time. Replacing him will be Democratic Candidate Juan Kerry! Things aren't expected to change at all.