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Bill: RP/OOC: Cultural Protocol for Baltusia
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Democratic Party (NDP)
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 4439
Description[?]:
| Ethnicity: 67.1% Baltusian (RLE: European based American) --71% Luthorian-Baltusian (RLE: English based American) --21% Esinsundu-Baltusian (RLE: African-American) --8% Egelian-Baltusian (RLE: Hispanic-American) 13.3% Esinsundu (RLE: African) 5.6% Egelian (RLE: Spanish) 4.5% Indralan (RLE: Han Chinese) 3.1% Dundorfian (RLE: German) 1.2% Mashacara, Shinjalan (RLE: Native American) 0.2% Kazulian (RLE: Norwegian) 5% Other Language: Official: Luthorian (RLE: English) Recognized: Egelian (RLE: Spanish), Indralan (RLE: Chinese), Dundorfian (RLE: German) Primary and only language is Luthorian (RLE: English), and political party names should reflect as such, unless they represent one of the minority languages. Aside from that, party names should be translated into the English language. Religion: 69% Hosian (RLE: Christian) 24% Unaffiliated/Irreligious 3% Unspecified/Unanswered 2% Yeudi (RLE: Jewish) 1% Mu’tazillah (RLE: Muslim) 1% Daenist (RLE: Buddhist) 1% Geraja (RLE: Hindi) 1% Other Nation name, additional linguistic information: In Luthorian (RLE: English) - Baltusia In Egelian (RLE: Spanish) - Baltúsia In Indralan (RLE: Han Chinese) - 把路途下 (Transliterated: Bǎlùtúxiǎ) In Dundorfian (RLE: German) - Baltusischesland In Luthorian (RLE: English) - United States In Egelian (RLE: Spanish) - Estados Unidos In Indralan (RLE: Han Chinese) - 美国 (Transliterated: Měiguó) In Dundorfian (RLE: German) - Vereinigte Staaten Nation description: Baltusia is a mix of cultures and ethnicities, and is considered the “melting pot” of Terra. From the Egelian influenced culture and architecture in the south, to the old Luthorian styles in the north, a remnant of the post-colonial nature still adherent even thousands of years later. Regional Descriptions: Attano (Currently Lindar Valley) - Attano used to be home to a significant Canrillaise population, but over the years they have been reduced to an extremely small minority, so much so that the so called “Attano Canrillaise” aren’t included in census statistics. But it’s previous culture definitely shows in the state’s architecture, especially in the capital, Castella (will probably be changed to New Valois). The state is home to many rolling hills, and boasts the north Seleyan mountain range, attracting tourists far and wide. Towns are small and are home to small department stores, as opposed the the capital, which is home to numerous service providers. Attano’s real life equivalents are derived from the old French colony of Louisiana, mainly the deep south and parts of the midwest. Westbrook (Currently Terrarkokka) - Home to most of Baltusia’s native population, along with a significant Dundorfian minority, tourists to the region will quickly note the Luthorian and native languages written on road signs, mainly in the Mashacara (RLE: Cherokee) and Shinjalan (RLE: Apache) languages. Flanked by the north Seleyan range in the East, a popular saying amongst fellow Baltusians is that people from Westbrook are the happiest in the world, due to them being cut off from society. Aside from this trope, services thrive in the region, mainly in the form of logging and some limited agriculture. Westbrook’s real life equivalents mainly come from the northeast, in the Appalachian mountain states, like West Virginia, and some slight influences from New England. Ralston (Currently Gevaro, New name probably will be changed) - Most Baltusians call this state their home. Ralston makes use of its mostly flat land by way of farming, often giving it the nickname “the Breadbasket of Seleya”. In the northeast portion of the state, closely bordering Likatonia, many industrial operations are conducted, along with oil refining. The real life equivalent of Ralston is the extreme west, with areas such as Nebraska and the Dakotas. New Egelion (Currently Albiland) - New Egelion is a mixed bag of ethnicities. A large portion of Baltusians also inhabit the state, along with a significant Egelian minority, so much so that street and highway signs are bilingual, along with the population. Many domestic service providers make their homes here, from local grocery stores to industrial corporations, along with some information providers. The land is mostly the same as Ralston, being mostly flat, with occasional hills. New Egelion’s real life equivalents are somewhat derived from the desert states of Arizona and New Mexico, except New Egelion is lush, rather than barren. Santiago (Currently Athosia) - The largest amount of ethnic Egelians call this place their home, along with a large chunk of the Indralan population, although Egelion culture is especially reflected in the state capital’s name, Costa de Oro. Santiago is known for its white sandy beaches in the small strip of land that opens Baltusia into the Antanonese ocean. It is often a popular vacation destination also for Luthorian-Baltusians, marvelling at the old Egelian architecture, as well as relaxing in the southernmost regions, which boast a tropical climate. Santiago’s real life equivalent is essentially Florida. Character naming: http://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/english_names.php https://www.fakenamegenerator.com/gen-male-us-us.php |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:42:46, August 13, 2018 CET | From | National Democratic Party (NDP) | To | Debating the RP/OOC: Cultural Protocol for Baltusia |
| Message | OOC: Reasoning behind this—I have planned weeks in advance a large overhaul for Baltusia. I have spent a considerable length of time creating new state flags, seals, and governmental seals, along with some name changes, which will be coming in due time. I want to work together with each one of you to make Baltusia an in-depth, fun place to roleplay in Seleya, a continent which is very lacking of said roleplay. |
| Date | 19:19:30, August 13, 2018 CET | From | Republican Party - Democrats | To | Debating the RP/OOC: Cultural Protocol for Baltusia |
| Message | Ooc: Don't you need to be active for a month before putting stuff like this to vote? Why haven't you asked the two oldest parties their opinion. I'm glad you incorporated some of the previous cultural protocols, but why the elimination of the Canrillaise? Why would the Canrillaise have historically influenced Lindar Valley, surely one of the more isolated regions. Why the region name changes, the old ones have been there forever. Why not include the Valruzians (polish), Tukarese (Brazilians) or Kalistanis (Mixed Race). However I like the idea of having Baltusia as a version of the USA with a heavily "Luthori" population. Perhaps more work, along with some dthe bate about it? |
| Date | 01:10:22, August 14, 2018 CET | From | National Democratic Party (NDP) | To | Debating the RP/OOC: Cultural Protocol for Baltusia |
| Message | OOC: I have gone over this with a moderator and rigorously scrutinized it. I believe the state names are not American enough, thus necessitating the change. The reasoning for the Canrillaise being not as prevalent is a reflection on the increasingly small number of French culture and language left in the actual US, which, as I’ve said, I wish my vision for this new Baltusia. Also you do not need to be active for over a month to propose this, it appears nowhere in the rule for Cultural Protocols. If this bill fails to pass, just know that several hours of work in planning this will be effectively thrown away, unless we are able to come to a compromise. My simple goal is to make a nation that is completely barren of rich, in-depth rp full of those aforementioned things. If you agree to this, Baltusia, in terms of in-depth roleplay, will be like Indrala or Valruzia. |
| Date | 05:32:25, August 14, 2018 CET | From |  Socialist Party of Baltusia (SPB) | To | Debating the RP/OOC: Cultural Protocol for Baltusia |
| Message | OOC: DP I completely understand your point, yet Baltusia has been a very boring country to play in for a while now, no one even tries to role play, nor use the forum-newspaper. And honestly, without a rich RP this game can get very dull after a while. The BFC approached me a few weeks to ask for my opinion and suggestions on this matter, and honestly I strongly support, I think it could be fun to play with type of State. |
| Date | 09:54:36, August 17, 2018 CET | From | Republican Party - Democrats | To | Debating the RP/OOC: Cultural Protocol for Baltusia |
| Message | Ooc: did this pass or does it still require two-thirds of parties with seats to support? I propose this is put to debate again so that other parties have an opportunity to contribute to the cultural protocols. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 184 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 66 |
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