Regional Influence (NSv1.9 changes)

[[violet]]

From the News page:

Regional Influence, Invasions, and Griefing

All nations now have a "Regional Influence" label displayed on their home pages. Regional Influence is how important a nation is considered in its region. Similarly, the new "Regional Power" label for regions describes how important a region is considered in the world at large.

Regional Influence isn't just a nice ranking: it's at the heart of a change to how UN Delegates get to wield power. It's quite a comprehensive change, so a special page has been created with all the detail. Read More!

Enjoy.

Edit by Sirocco: we also have an IRC channel on the Espernet server if you wish to ask questions: #influence

Edit by [violet]: Some common questions are answered here.

[Phtshp]

I like the idea and it helps a lot but I sort of expected more, but this is fine.

[HotRodia]

An interesting way to approach it. I look forward to seeing how this changes things.

[Kyronea]

Oh so that's what it is. Nice stuff. I approve.

[imported_Blackbird]

It will be interesting to see how this works out.

I imagine it'll take a lot of empirical evidence before we see the full implications of this.

[Shazbotdom]

OMGs


Theze changes are the shizzle! U'z Da B0m8!





In all seriousness. Great job. Interesting read about the "National Influance" thing. And i like the new way that was set up for the whole issue of Invasion vs. Griefing. It is very, well, ingenious. My hat goes off to the one (or many) who designed the new system for the enjoyment of the NationStates Community.

[Phtshp]

So it looks like in each nation they have power (ranks) I think it is handshaker>negotiator>instigator>superpower tell me if I missed any.

[Shazbotdom]

My influence is currently at Powerbroker. So ya did miss one.

[Phtshp]

and when you start there is minow

[HotRodia]

So it looks like in each nation they have power (ranks) I think it is handshaker>negotiator>instigator>superpower tell me if I missed any.

There are lower ranks as well. Vassal and minnow, for example.

HotRodia is a minnow, which I must admit I find terribly amusing.

[Phtshp]

ok
minnow > vassal > handshaker > negotiator > instigator > powerbroker > superpower

how's that?


P.S. I wish there was a way to see everyones ranking so you don't have to goto each page, hopefully they will put it in NSEconomy

[Moose Republic]

Wait, mine is Eminence Grise. What the heck is that?

[Phtshp]

We need to figure out these levels, or easier find a list somewhere.

[imported_Blackbird]

Ambassador should in there somewhere.

[Phtshp]

I think these levels should do more then help against region griefing.