Makin' this kinda like a weblog sorta
thingy for today.
I've been saving a few links for
Aortal sites, but why not just
blog 'em instead. The great thing about all these sites is there's something you can do.
Whether role-playing, testing yourself, or practicing your art or writing, each of
these links are interactive in some form. So put on your swim fins and jump right in.
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The
Federation
of Internet Brothers is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable
landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 6 million enjoy a
sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and
the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.
That's the kind of country you can
create at Jennifer Government: NationStates,
a nation simulation game based on the novel Jennifer Government by Max Barry. You create
your own country, fashioned after your own ideals, and care for its people. Either that
or you deliberately torture them. It's really up to you. (Warning: because this site has
become very popular in recent weeks, the server can be quite slow at times.)
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Discrimination is based on stereotypes and
prejudice that social psychologists believe linger in most of us. Even though we believe
we see and treat people as equals, hidden biases may still influence our perceptions and
actions.
Up until now, the country of Zambonia has
been making their highway signs with white reflective text on a dull green background
(just like the U.S.). The majority of the population really hates the dull green color,
and rank it among their least favorite things — just below mullets. The government
of Zambonia, in an effort to please the population and stop widespread graffitti attacks,
is searching for a new design for their road signs.
Those of you in graphic art may remember
the Catscape currency design project. Well, now it's time to get started again. Greg
Wolkins (Catscape) is sponsoring another design contest with great prizes.
Download the Zambonian template
and send in your design by March 1st, 2003. Feel free to use any of the graphic elements
included with the template, or create your own.
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From the land down under comes
Plasma Rag, a very fresh and brand new
online magazine. Not just news, they've recently added a creative section to Plasma Rag.
Inside you'll find short stories, art work, poems, and other initiatives from their
every day readers and talented editorial team.
