I remember this well -- I was always terrible at RTS, and this was no exception, but it was such a fun game!

#1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/193aAgfPgLsqvom2U2ztjGe5NQKRYy9Ao/view?usp=share_link
#2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cuPomLHwoCFvz3nuKhF809IWggr_az0h/view?usp=share_link

Okay, cool!  I'll do that, then.  I was thinking about doing one on Japanese mon next, their equivalent to heraldry that has functioned roughly like a badge.

On the alerts page, "mark all as read" should ideally also be at the top of the page.  Also, it doesn't seem to work.

Sorry to keep up with the bug reports -- trying to be helpful!

I've been doing periodic "arms in action" posts about heraldry in different spots, but just wanted to check: are these actually useful and interesting to people?  They're fun, and I'll still do them, but thought it was worth a check on whether or not they were engaging to other folks.

If so, anything in particular you're curious about?

I think it's on Disney+, which I don't have right now.  When I have the chance, I'll be watching it at my friend's house who has that service.

Yes, can confirm -- only mobile has this behavior.  It works properly on web.

Doesn't seem like you can view your alerts when using a new theme. It just sends you to your messages.

@GV , it's been about a year and a half since I put together an archive of old Witt for you, as you wanted.  Please open it and make sure it actually worked and confirm that you can navigate it.

I wouldn't ordinarily bring this up in an unrelated thread, but I've been asking in this thread for a year and a half for you to please do this: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=731.30  I've tagged you and PMed you over and over, but maybe something's wrong with your account.  Hopefully this will work.

Please take the time to check if the archive worked.

I wonder if anyone is currently in charge of this?

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 03, 2022, 08:35:34 PMYou know, I have not yet decided if I personally will be part of Cabinet next time (even if offered a job), or even if I'll take Cosa seats. If the TNC are planning on "get Miestră out of Government" as a selling point, they might be pushing at an open door.

Your last retirement speech was almost two years ago, but I guess anything is possible.

Side note: now you have me looking at TV Tropes (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RagtagBunchOfMisfits), so when I get sucked in again to a two-hour wiki-walk, I'm blaming you.  Trying to win this election might be hard, but it's just Crazy Enough to Work.  We've had our Misfit Mobilization Moment, and we're going to do our best.  Gambatte!

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 03, 2022, 07:07:28 PMhe'd be congratulating us.

In that song, Maui is an egomaniac working hard to distract someone so he can scam them.  I'm not sure that's the comparison you want.  I am very familiar with the song; Moana is my favorite Disney movie and one of the favorite movies of my daughters.  Do your kids like it, too?

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 03, 2022, 07:07:28 PMhave only led five governments, though we've participated in eight

Amazing fact: you personally have been in the Government for 99 months out of the last 108 months.  Since 2014, you have been in the Cabinet or serving as Seneschal for an astonishing 92% of the time.  That's most of eight years!  Isn't that amazing?

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 03, 2022, 07:07:28 PM"Time for a change" is a powerful argument. All I argue is that "change" to a rat-tag group of forces

This is a really fun image -- I like the idea that we're a rag-tag band of scrappy underdogs going up against the entrenched power, like the browncoats in Firefly.  I hope that there's another new party that joins our coalition so we can get kind of a Rebel Alliance vibe going.

As I said, I don't agree with Mximo about everything.  I don't think there was a conspiracy to keep him from the Living Cosa, for example. 

Another error is about how long the FDT has been in office.  It's not six terms -- it's actually eight!  That's added up to a total of six years, what with the regular no-business months and election months and whatnot. Our country desperately needs a change.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 03, 2022, 04:15:29 PMThe TNC have shown a pattern that they will make alliances with literally anyone and take on their howsoever wild policy proposals if they think it'll get them 1 more vote.  Who knows, the utter shamelessness of trying to build a party behind formerly intransigent Republican activists AND the most hardcore Monarchists might win elections in the short term. But at what cost to the possibility of coherent government afterwards?

You say it very well: the problems with FDT government are so obvious that both ardent monarchists and ardent republicans have united around the ideals of activity and fun that our country so desperately needs.

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on December 03, 2022, 06:49:28 AMThe fact the the TNC has confirmed a coalition with Mximo, of whatever kind, especially with an individual with such inconsistent positions and conflicts with parties/agreements such as this, over the years does, reflect on the TNC, and such associations do raise valid questions, which in general, is not unreasonable to expect an answer as how this does not reflect on the character of the TNC. I am not seeking an essay on the TNC's position on Miximo's entire political history, but raising a pattern of behaviour and asking how this does not reflect the TNC's values as a whole, given said associations, is a valid point to bring up, that is also pertinent to potential voters.

Okay, sure.  I'm not sure I can speak for Mximo, but I'd guess that probably he's impressed with the consistent effort and patriotism of the Talossan National Congress, as well as our roster of active Talossans who are eager to actually do stuff in the country.  Maybe he also thinks that six years of FDT government is more than enough, and that it's time for a change.

As for what this says about the Talossan National Congress, I don't know.  I guess maybe this: we're happy and eager to work with anyone who wants to forge a path to a more active and happy Talossan future, even if we don't agree on every issue now or in the past.

Hm, thinking about it, I recall that the torse and mantling don't even figure into the blazon at all.  So while some folks might object to a non-traditional emblazonment, you're the one who decides whether or not you care about proper display.  The torse and mantling are not mentioned in the blazon and are traditionally just supposed to be the main metal and colour of the escutcheon.  So never mind about all that -- I think just take it under advisement for when you display an emblazonment?

So yeah, only the motto will actually be mentioned in a modified grant.  Your knighthood entitles you automatically to the helm, torse, belt, and mantling without modification.  In fact, you don't actually need to request an official enhancement of your arms at all, unless you want your motto officially recognized (which would be completely fine!)

-NRH