| QUOTE (Aquiliana @ Aug 18 2004, 07:52 PM) |
| Hmm...the yellow continent looks like Quebec...I'll get back to you on that one. |
Anything French-inspired immediately loses my vote
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| Posted by: Stralphi May 28 2004, 01:46 PM |
| I think that to improve the colonisation process, the landmasses should be named. I don't have any names yet, but still all the large landmasses should have names. A 3/4 majority of the nations currently in the landmass must agree to the name. The landmass names will be on the map. |
| Posted by: Vilita May 28 2004, 02:03 PM |
| <img src='http://www.thirdgeek.com/maps/ao/land/2005/12/06/' border='0' alt='AO Landmasses' /> <b>White Region</b> 3 Members must agree to a name with ZERO votes against. (Glassed Tachbe can only ABSTAIN) <b>Blue Region</b> 5 Members must agree to the name with ONE vote against. (Arh....AM can only vote AGAINST) |
| Posted by: Stralphi May 28 2004, 03:29 PM | ||
Well, my idea was that in a region with 3 nations in it, the vote would have to be unanimous. And I think that the nameless regions should be referred to by color. |
| Posted by: Vilita May 28 2004, 03:35 PM | ||
Well if you are referring to your region, there are 5 Nations in it. One, However, is Glassed Tachbe, who being absent from the region, has no vote, so must abstain, but is still a recognized occupied territory. So there goes Unanimous. Samonina and yourself are active, so theres 2; Salmantic is away and will only check back sporadically and Ostya only signs on when we ask him to, so I hope that clears up the reasoning behind 3 (1+1+.5+.5+0) = 3; with ZERO votes against. |
| Posted by: Stralphi May 29 2004, 09:42 AM | ||||
I was actually referring to the yellow region, which has 4 nations |
| Posted by: Vilita May 29 2004, 12:05 PM | ||||||
The yellow region is too large to be named at this point. less than 50% of the land is occupied, even if there were 12 nations taking the same amount of space, it would remain nameless until at least 2/3rds of the land was covered. |
| Posted by: Stralphi May 29 2004, 03:56 PM | ||
Oh, okay. That makes sense. Although if 12 nations took the same amount of space, I think that some of the nations would be annexing. |
| Posted by: Abattoir Jun 5 2004, 08:41 AM |
| So, you want my land mass to be named when more people arrive? |
| Posted by: Krytenia Jun 23 2004, 09:41 AM |
| I think the cyan region has enough covered now to be named. EDIT: Cool! 50 posts! |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 17 2004, 02:24 PM |
| With 7 nations occupying the yellow bit of the mis-spelled archipeligo (plus myself and NEWI informally naming the lake 'Bekk') I think that the Yellow Continent should now be named. Any suggestions? |
| Posted by: Vilita Aug 17 2004, 03:38 PM |
| I don't see any objkections to the lake being called Bekk. I also see no rason why there is a 'k' on objections or there is not an 'e' in reason, but that's a story for a different day. I propose the Yellow Continent be called Marligantis |
| Posted by: Xile Aug 17 2004, 05:02 PM |
| My suggestion for the blue continent - "Southaven" |
| Posted by: Lamoni Aug 18 2004, 07:51 PM | ||
A suggestion would be to have each nation currently on a landmass come up with a name for that landmass, and then have a poll to see what name the nations of that landmass like best. |
| Posted by: Aquiliana Aug 18 2004, 07:52 PM |
| Hmm...the yellow continent looks like Quebec...I'll get back to you on that one. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 19 2004, 03:30 AM | ||
Anything French-inspired immediately loses my vote |
| Posted by: Abattoir Aug 19 2004, 12:00 PM |
| In no way should my continent contain a French word, or place. Therefore, I suppose we call it the The United Union of Abattoirian Coherts. Yes, and from this day forward, it is what I will refer to the ladmass as. |
| Posted by: Aquiliana Aug 19 2004, 04:47 PM | ||
Says the country with the French-sounding name. Anyway, I've been thinking, but the best I could come up with was Calania. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 19 2004, 05:07 PM |
| I like Calania, in fact. |
| Posted by: Nojika Aug 20 2004, 12:39 PM |
| I propose the blue continent be named Calyr or Kilian Personally, I like Calyr best but it's kind of close to the proposed Calania for another continent... |
| Posted by: Pedriana Aug 20 2004, 04:00 PM | ||
Calania sounds fine to me. |
| Posted by: Lamoni Aug 20 2004, 11:20 PM |
| A name of Kilian for the dark blue continent would show individuality. I like it. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 21 2004, 04:07 AM | ||
I seem to remember that being the name of the sadistic host in 'The Running Man' |
| Posted by: Aquiliana Aug 21 2004, 12:10 PM | ||||
Or "Killian's Irish Red" beer? |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 21 2004, 01:38 PM | ||||||
Irish beer, indeed!  |
| Posted by: Lamoni Aug 21 2004, 09:36 PM | ||||||||
The Irish make some mighty fine beer (I should know, i'm part Irish. Not much, but still.  ). |
| Posted by: Xile Aug 23 2004, 10:04 AM |
| I change my vote to Kilian. Mmm. Beer. |
| Posted by: Wapahkoneta Sep 10 2004, 01:23 PM |
| I'd like to throw out there, for the Blue region, though it probably will not be accepted, the following: Ake Alagwa It means, in Shawnee, roughly "heaven on earth." Just a thought. I can be reversed to Alagwa Ake and have the same effect, if anyone likes that better. |
| Posted by: Vilita Sep 10 2004, 01:32 PM |
| I like that name |
| Posted by: Abattoir Sep 10 2004, 01:46 PM |
| I don't care anymore, name my continent whatever you all please, I won't object. |
| Posted by: Termaria Sep 20 2004, 04:14 PM | ||
Kilian and Calania are very close, phonetically. Unless you are trying to imply some linguistic connection between the two continents, I don't think its a good idea. |
| Posted by: Lamoni Oct 10 2004, 04:49 PM | ||||
'Abattoir' actually means 'slaughterhouse,' believe it or not. |
| Posted by: Xile Oct 11 2004, 07:59 AM |
| I'm actually pretty sure he knows this, as he stated it in the "Where did you nation's name come from?" thread. :-) |
| Posted by: Lamoni Oct 11 2004, 03:21 PM | ||
Sorry, but I spotted that in a dictionary, and thought it funny. |
| Posted by: Legalese Dec 5 2004, 12:03 PM |
| Bump... what's the word on naming the continents? With my addition to the Yellow, we have to be getting close enough to name it. Also, I propose that the informally-named Bekk Lake be officially named Bekk Lake. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Dec 5 2004, 12:29 PM | ||
The patch of water between Starblaydia and Aquiliana has also been informally-named as the Nemyan Strait, btw. And I'd like a name for the yellow continent too, just can't think of one  Why not go with Calania? |
| Posted by: Legalese Dec 5 2004, 02:46 PM | ||
Good to know about the Nemyan Strait, ty. Let's put it into context: "Containing the mighty Bekk Lake, Calania is the home of a number of Atlantian Oceania's sport-intensive nations. It is the home of numerous nations, including Regional Founder Vilita, as well as Starbladyia, Druida, Legalese, Sarzonia, Aquiliana, and others." or, Vil's earlier suggestion, Margilantis: "Containing the mighty Bekk Lake, Margilantis is the home of a number of Atlantian Oceania's sport-intensive nations. It is the home of Regional Founder Vilita, as well as Starbladyia, Druida, Legalese, Sarzonia, Aquiliana, and others." I actually prefer Margilantis, but I wouldn't cry over either. P.S. Sorry about the countries not included in the mini-blurbs. Just going with the ones off the top of my head. |
| Posted by: Aquiliana Dec 6 2004, 10:02 AM |
| As total of a nonbiased post as the name's proposer can make: Marligantis not only is a very unwieldy name, it was also created as a Vilitan puppet nation shortly after this thread took place. Plus, Calania = w1nnar. |
| Posted by: Legalese Dec 6 2004, 10:46 AM | ||
Oh, didn't know that...  |
| Posted by: Sarzonia Dec 6 2004, 11:47 AM | ||
Sarzonia is actually on the Teal landmass with Crystilakere to the south and Chacor to the north. |
| Posted by: Vilita Dec 6 2004, 12:11 PM | ||||
It was created to fill empty spaces in feeder tournaments such as the Colony Cup and the Baptism of Fire Cup! Think of it as a team full of players from the Nation-Free areas of the continent... The Wild Jungle People of Marligantis  |
| Posted by: Legalese Dec 6 2004, 01:31 PM | ||||
Wow... I need to work on my geography. Sorry about that 
heh, that's why I created Bekknia, only it's a "Disputed Territory" in a Legal Battle with the Protectorate. I expect it to lose the court battle shortly after AOCAF V... P.S. Sweet, I can edit now! |
| Posted by: Aquiliana Dec 7 2004, 10:43 AM |
| If Vilita really feels that strongly about it, then we'd like to add a new "continent" to the list, being the most popular part of the region... The Archipelago of Calania would consist of Aquiliana, Psytroxia, Ainorpisp, South Osettia, and Stanqonia. Starblaydia can come too.  |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Dec 7 2004, 12:49 PM |
| Part of a continent yet classed as Archipelago? You crazy geographers. |
| Posted by: South Osettia Dec 22 2004, 10:13 AM |
| Just throwing myself randomly into the mix here, what about Abkhazia for the yellow region? |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Mar 13 2005, 09:18 AM |
| I say 'Calania' is a fine name for the Yellow continent, now that there's only going to be a few tiny pieces of land left. I think Abkhazia fits in nicely with SO's national history (of what I've read of it) but not really with anyone else's. So... Calania it is? |
| Posted by: Legalese Mar 13 2005, 11:21 AM |
| Calania sounds fine with me. |
| Posted by: Sarzonia Apr 13 2005, 01:35 PM |
| Hey Crys, Chacor, Ryloss: What about naming the Teal landmass on the map? Any ideas? |
| Posted by: Nova Mercia Apr 13 2005, 10:08 PM |
| Do you think the Dark Blue continent (south of Calania) is full enough now? |
| Posted by: Tonissia Apr 15 2005, 04:03 PM |
| The Pink One should be Fish Island |
| Posted by: The Eagles Nest Apr 15 2005, 06:12 PM |
| I'm just confused. perhaps a single post updating what is named and what is not? |
| Posted by: Vilita Apr 15 2005, 06:14 PM |
| I'm just as lost, which is why I haven't done a thing |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Apr 16 2005, 11:43 AM |
| The Yellow one is Calania, the other ones aren't named. That's about all I know. |
| Posted by: Sarzonia May 4 2005, 10:54 AM | ||
*AHEM* |
| Posted by: Lamoni May 4 2005, 04:56 PM |
| Everyone on the same landmass as Lamoni will have to come up with a name for our continent as well. Any suggestions? |
| Posted by: Bettia Jun 13 2005, 03:51 AM |
| After discussions with our neighbour Hypocria, it has been suggested that the green landmass in the southeast corner should be named now that it is fully occupied. A couple of Bettian suggestions are Verdena and Hijau, both on a green-ish theme (Hijau being Indonesian for green - my wife... sorry, THE PRESIDENT'S wife suggested that one). |
| Posted by: Hypocria Jun 13 2005, 07:36 AM |
| I'd like to second the Verdena suggestion. |
| Posted by: Krytenia Jun 13 2005, 11:59 AM |
| VERDENA sounds good to me too. |
| Posted by: Rhiam Aldam and Rhoss Jul 25 2005, 05:48 AM |
| I've only briefly skimmed this discussion, so I might be repeating what someone said earlier, but I noticed several things inthis discussion: 1 - That, on initial inspection, the map appears to be outdated. 2 - That the stated purpose of the naming was to speed up colonisation. For that purpose, the consensus rule is fine, but the settlement rule (that a landmass must be settled to a certain degree) is not. The entire purpose, or at least part of it, is that new nations requesting land don't have to say: "You know, that little landmass-thingy down south below such-and-such a nation that looks a bit like a banana turned upside down making love to a stunned herring," but rather: "Tryptonia," or somesuch. Therefore, I suggest that the largest nations come up with names for unsettled or largely unsettled landmasses and that the names rather be changed if eventual settler object violently. Oh, and for my personal reasons (assuming I actually got area 22, I don't know) pertaining to my nation's history, either "Tchaithara", "Tchaiker" or "Hagarai" for the largest of the two lage islands in the NW, the one on which Nova Roma is situated. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Jul 25 2005, 06:10 AM |
| The continents are still the same old continents, as far as I'm concerned, the fact the lines within them change every so often doesnt really matter, does it? Sure, it could do with being as up-to-date as the political map, but all the land is still there, by and large. |
| Posted by: Nojika Oct 8 2005, 09:35 PM |
| Well, it seems the yellow continent has been the only continent to be named... Can we get some more suggestions going and name the remaining continents? As for the blue continent, I've got nothing to suggest... |
| Posted by: Nedalia Oct 9 2005, 12:46 PM |
| Verdena sounds good to me for my continent. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Oct 9 2005, 01:29 PM | ||
Verdena is nice and neutral-sounding, if a little too-like the font for my liking. I'd be happy with it. |
| Posted by: Nedalia Oct 30 2005, 01:38 PM |
| So I guess its official, Verdena is the name of the continent in the southeast continent. We got any other names for any of the other continents? |
| Posted by: Lamoni Oct 30 2005, 08:48 PM |
| No, and Vil says that it's too complicated to make a list out of the ramblings of this thread. |
| Posted by: Krytenia Oct 31 2005, 07:43 PM |
| So clean the thread. |
| Posted by: Lamoni Oct 31 2005, 08:25 PM |
| That would be for Star or Vil to do. |
| Posted by: Krytenia Oct 31 2005, 10:12 PM | ||
I know - sorry, that wasn't aimed at you, just a hint for the Caretakers. |