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This is intended to be a brief guide to help newcomers to acquaint themselves with the Region of [[Taijitu]]. Those who cannot find a certain bit of information here should ask [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/board,219.0.html here] after making sure that the question has not already been addressed in a previous topic.
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This is intended to be a brief guide to help acquaint newcomers with [[Taijitu]]. If you can't find a certain bit of information here, try looking or asking [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/board,219.0.html here]. If you want to know about the game of NationStates in general, try the article [[Jennifer Government: NationStates]].
  
 
==Portal==
 
==Portal==
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==Wiki==
 
==Wiki==
This [[Main Page|wiki]] serves as the central repository of Taijitu related information. This includes both in-game information and articles on people, places and the like which appear in the region's roleplay setting. The wiki is a good place to check if curious about something. Creating an account on the wiki and contributing is also highly encouraged.
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This [[Main Page|wiki]] serves as the central repository of Taijitu related information. This includes both in-game information and articles on people, places and the like which appear in the region's [[Taijitu:Help#Roleplay|roleplay]] setting. The wiki is a good place to check if curious about something. Creating an account on the wiki and contributing is also highly encouraged.
  
 
==Forums==
 
==Forums==
The regional [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php forums] is where most things in Taijitu happen, so registering is absolutely necessary if you want to get more involved in the region. Currently, because of a plague of spambots, you must provide a valid NationStates nation and receive administrator approval to register. Such approval typically requires less than 24 hours to obtain. Once you've registered, you can introduce yourself, chat, play games, get involved in regional government or civics and role-play.
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The regional [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php forums] is where most things in Taijitu happen, so registering is absolutely necessary if you want to get more involved in the region. Once you've registered, you can introduce yourself, chat, play games, get involved in regional government or civics and role-play.
  
 
==Internet Relay Chat==
 
==Internet Relay Chat==
Internet relay chat (IRC) is one of the primary ways in which the residents of Taijitu keep in touch with one another. Taijitu's channel can be found at #taijitu on EsperNet. Those who do not have an IRC client can instead access the channel using their browser [http://irc.taijitu.org/esper.html here]. Access to IRC is not a right, and you will be banned if you flame, troll or engage in any similarly disruptive behaviors. A more comprehensive summary of Taijitu's IRC policies can be found [[Taijitu:IRC|here]].
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Internet relay chat (IRC) is one of the primary ways in which the residents of Taijitu keep in touch with one another. Taijitu's channel can be found at #taijitu on EsperNet. Those who do not have an IRC client can instead access the channel using their browser [http://irc.taijitu.org/esper.html here]. Access to IRC is not a right, and you will be banned if you flame, troll or engage in any similarly disruptive behaviors.
  
 
==Government==
 
==Government==
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==Roleplay==
 
==Roleplay==
Taijitu has its own [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/board,167.0.html role-play] in which members can play out their nations and characters from them with other players. There also exists an ongoing [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/board,165.0.html project] in which members can role-play individuals or factions in the collectively controlled nation of Novmir. For those who have little or no role-playing experience or are curious about Taijitu's setting, more information can be found [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/topic,5006.0.html here].
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Taijitu has its own [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/board,167.0.html role-play] in which members can play out their nations and characters from them with other players. For those who have little or no role-playing experience or are curious about Taijitu's setting, more information can be found [http://forum.taijitu.org/index.php/topic,5006.0.html here].
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==Minecraft==
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Taijitu has its own Minecraft server which can be reached using the address minecraft.taijitu.org. This address can also be used on an internet browser to reach the server's forums. The server has only just recently been updated to 1.0.0, so for the moment no world map is available. Access is not right, and you will be banned if you engage in things like griefing.

Revision as of 16:27, 21 November 2011

This is intended to be a brief guide to help acquaint newcomers with Taijitu. If you can't find a certain bit of information here, try looking or asking here. If you want to know about the game of NationStates in general, try the article Jennifer Government: NationStates.

Portal

Taijitu's portal provides a directory of all the online resources the region offers. These include forums, this wiki and an IRC client for the regional channel, all of which are discussed in this article.

Wiki

This wiki serves as the central repository of Taijitu related information. This includes both in-game information and articles on people, places and the like which appear in the region's roleplay setting. The wiki is a good place to check if curious about something. Creating an account on the wiki and contributing is also highly encouraged.

Forums

The regional forums is where most things in Taijitu happen, so registering is absolutely necessary if you want to get more involved in the region. Once you've registered, you can introduce yourself, chat, play games, get involved in regional government or civics and role-play.

Internet Relay Chat

Internet relay chat (IRC) is one of the primary ways in which the residents of Taijitu keep in touch with one another. Taijitu's channel can be found at #taijitu on EsperNet. Those who do not have an IRC client can instead access the channel using their browser here. Access to IRC is not a right, and you will be banned if you flame, troll or engage in any similarly disruptive behaviors.

Government

Taijitu's affairs are administered by a regional government. The structure and powers of this government are established by the provisions of the region's constitution. It follows the classical three branch model, with an elected delegate and legislature and an appoined court. It also establishes a system of petitions and referendums. Any person who has registered as a citizen can vote in elections and referendums and hold public office.

Roleplay

Taijitu has its own role-play in which members can play out their nations and characters from them with other players. For those who have little or no role-playing experience or are curious about Taijitu's setting, more information can be found here.

Minecraft

Taijitu has its own Minecraft server which can be reached using the address minecraft.taijitu.org. This address can also be used on an internet browser to reach the server's forums. The server has only just recently been updated to 1.0.0, so for the moment no world map is available. Access is not right, and you will be banned if you engage in things like griefing.