Rules of the Nearly Real World

These are the rules of the Nearly Real World. These rules are an extension of the 'Headline Game' rules - the forum is located [groups.yahoo.com/groups/theheadlinegame|here].

1. The nation/s described must 'exist' in the here-and-now and on the planet Earth. 2. You, the creator, can designate everything and anything about your nation. You cannot, however, alter events or circumstances of other nations. Thus, the United States of America or the United Kingdom remain unaltered by your nations' presence. 3. No altering of real-world events without dispensation from other members. You can't host the Olympic Games, you can't win the World Cup, you can't prevent or cause major world events or disasters. You can, however, enter international events or organisations and you can react to events. 4. A degree of realism is recommended. Your nation should not be a utopia, nor should it be hell-on-earth. Moderation is the key. Similarly, you cannot be a die-hard, Communist dictatorship and have excellent diplomatic relations and trade with the USA. The rules of the real-world apply to the Nearly Real World.