BakaTheIdiot
Viscount of Spaghetti Code
I've found that a lot of people struggle when it comes to world building. You know what? That's OK! That's why I'm here!
If you're in a group, and you're building the RP as you go, making new locations can be a challenge. Lucky for you, I've developed a 4 part thread you can use to craft a country! I've broken down a normally complex idea into its basic parts, thereby making it more user friendly. Just navigate the tabs and follow the instructions!
The first part is the easiest: come up with a name!
Now, if you for some reason have a hard time naming things, I got you covered. Here's a good link: Country and nation name generator
Ok, this is one of the trickier bits. Here's how I would approach the actual borders of creating a country:
Step 1: Think of a country that already exists. This is going to be your reference. Like a drawing!
Step 2: Think about the country you chose - what's it like? Is it an island? A mountainous waste? A desert? Use this to create the climate for the country you want to create. Don't like it? Think of the climate first, and then look for a country in that climate!
Step 3: How big is it? How big do you want your country to be? The size of Russia? The size of Finland? Peru? Get creative!
Step 4: Is it populous or deserted? Is this country bustling with people, or would you struggle to find a single face?
Optional 1: Has there been a natural disaster as of late? That would help shape the actual country dramatically.
Optional 2: Does it have neighbors? How big are they?
This is the fun part!
My system is a little bit confusing, so let me break it down real quick:
Rather than asking questions, I am going to give you two options, and you have to pick which one you lean closer to. These two options will dictate your country's doctrine on a specific matter. The scale works as follows:
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
If you lean to the right, you opt for a slightly more aggressive take on policy. On the left, more friendly. 3 is the farthest left, -3 is the farthest right, and 0 is the middle.
Lets begin!
Population Growth
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Promote / Restrict
Speech
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Freedom of the press / Censorship
Economy
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Socialism / Capitalism
Foreign Policy
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Diplomacy / Deterrence
Religious Matters
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Democracy / Theocracy
Borders
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Open to all / Closed to all
Funding
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
The People / The Military
Political Stance
3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3
Liberal / Conservative
Finally, there's the culture of your country! What is your country known for? Good food? Historical Art Pieces? Failing to keep itself together? Romance novels? Get creative! If you need help, use the country you used as a reference in part 2. Culture is vital to any civilization. It's the backbone of society! So what will your society be known for?
Congratulations! If you've made it here, you (should) have been able to create a country with depth, creativity, and thought! Good for you! If you need further help, have something to add, or have a question, leave a comment or shoot a DM! Thank you for using "Baka's Algorithm!" I hope this helps!
-Baka