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Wittenberg / Re: [GOVT] Cartography
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - Today at 07:21:15 PMThat's really helpful, thank you! This software is really great but it has such specific requirements about marking this stuff out. The good news is that the map is going to be really accurate, and then also I will post a lot of my work for other people to build on if they want to keep going with it.
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Wittenberg / Re: [GOVT] Cartography
Last post by Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP - Today at 04:44:45 PMOn the topic of border vaguenesses: Cantonal borders are based on old Milwaukee census tracts.
As you can see on this map from 1980, the border between Vilatx Freiric (143) and Cüfeir (144) is indeed supposed to be Van Buren St.
Based on the names, it makes the most sense for census tract 74 to be Abbavilla, since it includes the UW Milwaukee, and 73 to be named Fluvia Montevudio.
As you can also see, the division between Las Inaltaes Maxhestici and Port Maxhestic is not based on census tracts, but, if I recall correctly, a consequence of Reunision. I assume Lincoln Memorial Drive as the border is also intended as written.
Finally as for the border between Vuode and Maritiimi-Maxhestic, the language is really not precise, and neither are pre-existing maps. For my own purposes, I've usually drawn the border as roughly this:
with the "unmarked road at the southern edge of the carpark" referring to the one that curves behind MooSa's, but the border splitting away from that road and meeting the coastline at a tangent.
As you can see on this map from 1980, the border between Vilatx Freiric (143) and Cüfeir (144) is indeed supposed to be Van Buren St.
Based on the names, it makes the most sense for census tract 74 to be Abbavilla, since it includes the UW Milwaukee, and 73 to be named Fluvia Montevudio.
As you can also see, the division between Las Inaltaes Maxhestici and Port Maxhestic is not based on census tracts, but, if I recall correctly, a consequence of Reunision. I assume Lincoln Memorial Drive as the border is also intended as written.
Finally as for the border between Vuode and Maritiimi-Maxhestic, the language is really not precise, and neither are pre-existing maps. For my own purposes, I've usually drawn the border as roughly this:
with the "unmarked road at the southern edge of the carpark" referring to the one that curves behind MooSa's, but the border splitting away from that road and meeting the coastline at a tangent.
#3
Wittenberg / Re: [Royal] To the People of N...
Last post by Breneir Tzaracomprada - Today at 04:41:07 PMQuote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on October 01, 2026, 02:58:57 PMQuote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on September 07, 2026, 07:12:48 PMQuote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on September 07, 2026, 06:10:44 PMMy apologies for not responding to this been having a low energy and mental health period.
In terms of BHAID, I have no access to the fundd and have no information of the actual balance of the funds we have to our organisation.
But I would recommend that we donate to charities helping in the relief effort, one for both nations effected, and have a citizen drive to also donate to the same charity organisations
I don't have any specifically in mind, apart from maybe the Red Cross. Other than that, people can recommend charities, and we can review
In addition to the Nepali Red Cross here are some other great options operating in Nepal/Tibet:
Direct Relief
Project Hope
I wonder if the citizen donation drive could be done in cooperation with the new Talossan Naval Relief Corps?
I have no reason to not suggest that our donation be spread between these three charities and have a drive that encourages talossans to donate to all three
This is what I officially recommend
Very grateful that the PermSec has recommended three charities for support. Will this be a part of the budget in the second Clark? Or would it be a special expenditure?
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El Funal/The Hopper / Re: The Good & Welfare Act
Last post by Breneir Tzaracomprada - Today at 04:30:47 PM@Sir Lüc
I think this one is ready for the CRL as well. Would you please transfer it?
I think this one is ready for the CRL as well. Would you please transfer it?
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Florenciă / Re: Nimlet XXV
Last post by Breneir Tzaracomprada - Today at 04:29:45 PMQuote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on October 06, 2026, 09:32:54 AMQuote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on October 06, 2026, 03:06:16 AMQuote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on October 05, 2026, 04:15:33 PMQuote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on October 05, 2026, 03:57:05 PMQuote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on October 05, 2026, 02:00:50 AMQuote from: Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be on October 05, 2026, 01:28:01 AMCorrect, effective Thursday I ceased to be the Governor of Florencia.
Madam Cunstaval @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir
I am not for certain but I believe you are the one to appoint a new governor?
I believe that the nimlet needs to attempt to choose a governor for itself before the crown intervenes
Last time the crown intervened because the nimlet failed to agree on a candidate
If the nimlet fails to decide on a candidate and after which, invites the crown to intercede via a resolution of the nimlet, then and only we may do so
At least this is what i remember from last time.
Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir
Cunstaval of Florencia
Thanks Madam Cunstaval, I nominate @mximo for Governor
I would remind you that they are not eligible under the constitution as a sitting senator. But you don't have to chose someone from your province
(Am interceding here to prevent a repeat of last time)
Thanks so much! Hmmm, I nominate myself then.
@mximo @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir @Crement Itravilatx I have nominated myself. Any second to that nomination or to proceed to a vote?
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Wittenberg / Re: [GOVT] Cartography
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - Today at 04:26:14 PMAlso:
Points of Note
Points of note that I think should be especially marked:
Tell me if you think of more.
Points of Note
Points of note that I think should be especially marked:
- The water tower
- Provincial capitals
- Grecian Delight
- Bare Ass Beach
- Coronation Park
- Vuode Palace
Tell me if you think of more.
#7
Wittenberg / Re: [GOVT] Cartography
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - Today at 03:51:32 PMUpdate: the boundaries are built, and I need your help with a few things
Well, as often happens, I got a lot deeper than I thought. I've got all sixteen GTA cantons built as actual map geometry, straight from the text of Lexh.K.1 laid over OpenStreetMap street data. The good news: they fit together perfectly -- no gaps, no overlaps, and the outer boundary comes out right. Most cantons land within a few percent of the acreages listed on the wiki. This is all despite the annoying number of diacritical marks in all of this.
The less good news: building them exactly as the law reads turned up some places where the law, the wiki, and reality don't agree. If you know anything about any of these -- old maps, old Ziu debates, census tract history -- please chime in. @Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC , you figured a lot of this out -- any thoughts?
1. Areas that trade places
In three pairs of neighboring cantons, the two areas add up correctly but the split between them is off. That means the line between them in current law isn't where it was when it was measured.
2. Where does the River end and the Sea begin?
Port Maxhestic and the national boundary both run along "the River" and "the Sea," but nothing says where one becomes the other in the harbor. For now I've drawn the river due east from its mouth to the lakeshore. Is there any precedent or tradition on this?
3. The Dún Cestour carpark road
Lexh.K.1.16 runs the Dún Cestour/Maritiimi line along "the unmarked road at the southern edge of the carpark" near the Water Tower. It isn't on any map I can find. Anyone who knows the spot -- a description, a photo, a pin on a map -- would be a huge help.
4. Divided roads
Several boundaries follow boulevards with medians (Kenwood, Lincoln Memorial, Lake Drive). Does the line run down the median, or along one side? The law doesn't say. I'll default to the median unless someone knows better.
5. Small textual fixes
Once I've heard back, I'd like to roll the answers into one tidy-up bill so el Lexhatx matches the ground. Thanks, all. And if no one chimes in after a reasonable interval, then I will just make some decisions and figure it out.
Well, as often happens, I got a lot deeper than I thought. I've got all sixteen GTA cantons built as actual map geometry, straight from the text of Lexh.K.1 laid over OpenStreetMap street data. The good news: they fit together perfectly -- no gaps, no overlaps, and the outer boundary comes out right. Most cantons land within a few percent of the acreages listed on the wiki. This is all despite the annoying number of diacritical marks in all of this.
The less good news: building them exactly as the law reads turned up some places where the law, the wiki, and reality don't agree. If you know anything about any of these -- old maps, old Ziu debates, census tract history -- please chime in. @Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC , you figured a lot of this out -- any thoughts?
1. Areas that trade places
In three pairs of neighboring cantons, the two areas add up correctly but the split between them is off. That means the line between them in current law isn't where it was when it was measured.
- Abbavilla and Flúvia Montevúdio. The law (Lexh.K.1.1-1.2) puts Abbavilla east of N Maryland Ave and Flúvia Montevúdio west of it. Built that way, Abbavilla is about 225 acres and Flúvia about 156. The wiki says 157 and 222 -- almost exactly backwards. Either the wiki table has the names swapped, or the law does. Which is it?
- Cüféir/Cooper and Vilátx Fréiric/Frédéricville. About 19 acres out of place, with N Van Buren St as the dividing line (Lexh.K.1.6, K.1.13). Was the old line somewhere else -- maybe a block east, on Jackson St?
- Las Înaltàns Maxhéstici/Majestic Heights and Port Maxhestic. About 35 acres out of place along N Lincoln Memorial Drive (Lexh.K.1.7, K.1.15). Same question: where did the old line run?
2. Where does the River end and the Sea begin?
Port Maxhestic and the national boundary both run along "the River" and "the Sea," but nothing says where one becomes the other in the harbor. For now I've drawn the river due east from its mouth to the lakeshore. Is there any precedent or tradition on this?
3. The Dún Cestour carpark road
Lexh.K.1.16 runs the Dún Cestour/Maritiimi line along "the unmarked road at the southern edge of the carpark" near the Water Tower. It isn't on any map I can find. Anyone who knows the spot -- a description, a photo, a pin on a map -- would be a huge help.
4. Divided roads
Several boundaries follow boulevards with medians (Kenwood, Lincoln Memorial, Lake Drive). Does the line run down the median, or along one side? The law doesn't say. I'll default to the median unless someone knows better.
5. Small textual fixes
- Lexh.K.1.6, K.1.7 and K.1.13 say "E Wisconsin St." The street is East Wisconsin Avenue.
- Lexh.K.1.7 calls it "N Lincoln Memorial Boulevard"; Lexh.K.1.15 calls it "Drive." It's Drive.
Once I've heard back, I'd like to roll the answers into one tidy-up bill so el Lexhatx matches the ground. Thanks, all. And if no one chimes in after a reasonable interval, then I will just make some decisions and figure it out.
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La Società Rexhital per l'Avançamaintsch del Säp/The Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge / Re: Membership Application - L...
Last post by Tierçéu Rôibeardescù - Today at 03:15:44 PMQuote from: Tierçéu Rôibeardescù on Today at 09:25:41 AMThank you for applying to the Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge of Talossa and for taking the time to prepare and submit your essay. We appreciate your interest in the Society and your desire to advance knowledge in Talossa.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept this submission in support of your application. The essay contains no references or citations to support its claims, and an AI-detection assessment has flagged approximately 68% of the text as potentially AI-generated. While such assessments are not conclusive on their own, these issues make it difficult to assess the work's originality, research, and independent scholarly contribution.
The purpose of the Society is not simply to collect essays, but to encourage and recognise work that meaningfully advances knowledge through research, evidence, critical thought, or original insight. In its current form, we do not feel that this submission sufficiently meets that objective.
This is not intended to discourage you from pursuing your interest in scholarship. We would encourage you to develop your work further, engage with relevant sources, and consider how your research might offer a substantiated argument or a genuinely new contribution to the subject. We would welcome your continued interest in the Society and hope you will consider applying again with a revised or new piece of work.
Thank you again for your application and for your interest in the Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge of Talossa.
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La Società Rexhital per l'Avançamaintsch del Säp/The Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge / Re: Lectures and Papers by Fel...
Last post by Tierçéu Rôibeardescù - Today at 03:14:30 PMI belive until now it has been based on authors choice as to whether they wish there work to be published on the wiki. However, I am planning to make it a condition of some kind so that membership and knowledge is of public record. Im thinking of adding it to some form of membership agreement? Constitution? Guild Document?
#10
Wittenberg / [GOVT] Cartography
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - Today at 03:07:49 PM
Cartography
Among many of the wild, irresponsible promises that we made during the campaign, the parties of this wonderful coalition Government agreed that it was about time that high-quality maps were available for printing. These days, there's software that allows anyone to make professional-grade maps at home, and that's what we're aiming for. These maps will be made available for free to download, and for a small fee (cost of printing and postage) we will even send them to you once they're ready. You'll be able to put up a fun piece of Talossania that will inspire fun conversations and whimsical delight.
I'm in the process of learning how to do this using QGIS, but I thought I'd also ask if anyone had any experience and would be interested in helping with the project. If so, please contact me at your convenience.
For everyone else: soon you'll be able to find your canton on the map!