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OOC: Regional Newswire
Topic Started: Aug 19 2006, 02:32 PM (4,609 Views)
Kenny
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OK, so here's what I was thinking. Something along the lines of the Old Guardian, where members can post funny articles about what's going on in their nations. I was just going to create a newspaper thread and let members contribute to it, but I think a separate subforum might be better. Didn't know whether to stick it in the Roleplaying forum or here, but I think I'll put it here, since this forum needs some more activity anyway.

So whaddya all think? Be nice. :angry:

[EDIT: We also need a name for this newspaper, people. C'mon. Think!]
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Gruenberg
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I think it sounds like an excellent idea. I thought the Old Guardian would be really good, but no one seems to post in my threads on it. I find writing newspaper-style articles quite fun, but don't often do it because of my posts are more conversational, so I would definitely use it.
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Kenny
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Thanks. No one seems to reply to most of the posts in the Old Guardian, but it's still a good informational resource.

Oh, and I forgot. It needs a name. I was just going to name it Paradise City Town Crier, since Paradise City seems to be around where most region stuff centers, but a more general regional name might be better. Something clever and catchy (and slightly more original than "Old Guardian"). Ideas?
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Retired WerePenguins
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The Polar Press?
The Frozen Standard?
The Antarctic Frozen Press?
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The Palentine
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Sounds like a good idea. I kinda like the Polar Picayune.( the spelling's probally wrong).
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Cluichstan
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We could go with Polar Pravda, just to fuck with people's heads. :P
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Cluichstan
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Okay, silliness aside, I think this is a great idea. I'd be willing to come up with a little slice of Cluichstani craziness at least once a week. If we could all commit to something on that order, or at least those of us who or very active could, we could post weekly AO news on jolt and showcase our insanity. Might be an excellent way to draw more attention -- and nations -- to the region.

My unemployed arse would also be willing to take the lead on putting it all together and posting it, say, every Monday (at least, until I do find a new job). As you all have probably seen, I'm pretty good at finding silly pictures to go with posts. I could use that "talent" to add a little flair to the AO news posts as well. In fact, for a time, I actually did a daily email newsletter called The Daily Dunderhead where I did just that -- only did it for a few months, but I had well over a hundred subscribers in that short time with no advertising/whoring, just word of mouth. I think I've got 'em archived on a CD somewhere, and if I can find them, I'll try to post a sample (huge files, though, so I'm not sure it'll work, but I'll try).

I also think another good idea would be to create an AP of sorts. We could stick with AP and call it the Antarctic Press, or alter it to AOP.
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Kenny
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What do you mean "weekly AO news on Jolt"? You mean the Gameplay forum? Did you want to use the thread we already have?

[size0]OK, I never said it was a good question. :(
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Cluichstan
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Kenny,Aug 21 2006
01:28 PM
What do you mean "weekly AO news on Jolt"? You mean the Gameplay forum? Did you want to use the thread we already have?

[size0]OK, I never said it was a good question. :(

Not sure really. I was thinking II initially, but if anyone has any better suggestions...
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Kenny
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Just so you know, the title of this newspaper is just a placeholder until someone can come up with an acceptable name. IMO, Polar-Picayune is the best one so far; I'm still open to suggestions, however.
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Gruenberg
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Polar Picayune is pretty good. I can't really think of anything else - not good at puns.
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Cluichstan
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Well, if I'm to pull all of the stories contributed so far into a "newspaper" for posting today as originally planned, we should come up with a name for it. The Polar Picayune works for me. Also, I'm guessing this would go in International Incidents, but I'll also post a link to it in Kenny's "We PWN your region's ass" thread (or whatever the hell it's titled) in Gameplay once the II thread is in place. Also, any photos that could be used with the stories would be appreciated. Otherwise, I'll use my Google image search powers to come up with appropriately silly photos. :)
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Kenny
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Just do it in the Gameplay thread for now; I just can't see how something like this wouldn't be considered a regional ad and land us in some trouble otherwise.
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Cluichstan
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Okay, I should have it posted sometime this afternoon then. I'm in the middle of trying to set up a forum for my soccer team so I don't have to call 15 or 16 people a week and to prevent the inevitable stupid questions like "when's the next practice?" and such.
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Cluichstan
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'k, folks, all of the text appears ready to go, save a quick bit of silly from Cluichabad, but I still need pics to spice it up a bit. If you've got any, please get them to me ASAP. Also, please in the future include the name of your capital city or wherever the story takes place.

EDIT: Kenny, I'm just going with a pic of Antigone for your story. ;)
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