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	Territory ID and proposed name
	The Territory ID (from OpenGeofiction:Territories, e.g. AR123a) and proposed name of the country

AR071 BG31 - Uralila (Officially the Republic of Uralila)

	Physical geography
	An overview of climate, topography and landscape of the country. It is advised to also create a sketch, you can add a link to this (hosted on imgur or similar)

most of the country is a mild climate. with mild winters and hot summers due to the proximity to the equator. heres a topography sketch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PiB1rUbTgIup7cmVTnNkt1YWtNRimm3v/view?usp=drive_link Most of the north is plains while the south is mostly hills and mountains. the hilly regions in the south and the southern low lands have high amounts of Forested Area.

	Human geography
	A brief description of the territory demographics, economic development, land occupation, infrastructure and mapping style

Uralila has a high population. its a high income economy and a developed country. with a GDP (nominal) of around 1.7 trillion. Its cities have massive highway systems. huge metropolitan areas. and towering skyscrapers. around 60%+ of people live within the northern lowlands.

	History & culture
	A brief description of the intended culture and language

the countrys official and most spoken language is Spanish. i dont know about the culture tho

	Past mapping
	To support your request provide links to areas of OGF mapping which showcase your mapping skill. Mapping relevant to the requested theme & geography is especially useful
	The {{coord}} template can optionally be used to link to the OGF map - it results in a nice formatted link. Or you can paste in a URL.

https://opengeofiction.net/#map=12/-11.3642/169.0718&layers=B

	Username & date
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GlaringGaming. 29/10/2024 13:42 GMT.

	Discussion
	Discussion for clarification & decision

• Hi, AR071 is explicitly identified for Spanish language mapping, in New World style, in both OpenGeofiction:Archanta and the overview map. So, English language mapping isn't going to work. You also do not have any recent mapping, nor have you supplied any examples above. Perhaps a Beginner territory would be better at this stage? It would allow you to build up experience and a portfolio of mapping for a future application. Thanks/wangi (talk) 12:49, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

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Hi There.

I know I probably won’t ever get a territory. but to answer your qestions

”AR071 is explicitly identified for Spanish language mapping,”

I do not know Spanish or have a Spanish keyboard. I would have to rely on Google translate. Which I don’t mind. I changed the language to Spanish.

”You also do not have any recent mapping”

I left OpenGeoFiction due to stress caused by not being able to get a territory. Additionally I mapped months ago here https://opengeofiction.net/#map=12/-11.3642/169.0718&layers=B

“perhaps a beginner territory would be better at this stage?”

BG territories are too small and don’t suit my needs.

Is it possible to discuss about this? Thanks

-GlaringGaming 30/10/2024 13:15 (GMT)

This is the discussion section of the application, it's what we're doing. The comment about the language was intended to have you think about alternative territories, not to force use of translation. I wouldn't recommend that.

The territory application process does try to balance the desire of a user to have a territory without constraints, versus our overarching project goal to "to craft a fictional world, set in modern times and with an emphasis on realism". Unfortunately, for you, that means just getting a territory "no strings attached" and being able to map "a high income economy and a developed country. with a GDP (nominal) of around 1.7 trillion... massive highway systems... huge metropolitan areas... and towering skyscrapers" isn't going to be possible. You need to dial it all down, focus on realism. Or you're just going to continue to feel frustrated.

Owning a territory isn't the only way to map - you can also look at participating in one of the many collab projects. Thanks/wangi (talk) 13:45, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Listen. i know that some things aren't possible. but i need a territory to map. the blue territories are full or aren't English. collab projects are still with other people. i want to work in a territory i personally own. i dont want to deal with other people editing my stuff. i have been trying to learn over the past few months to get a territory that is NOT a BG territory. additionally i am Autistic and have ADHD. Also. i have been mapping Fictional countries on paper since the pandemic began in 2020.

so. if i get a territory (as long as its suitable for my needs). i can motivate myself like i did during covid.

-GlaringGaming 30/10/2024 14:12 (GMT)

You're unique, I get it. But everyone is. Territories are granted based on merit, based on the proposal and the user's mapping experience. They are not granted based on how much somebody wants one. This site is all about the collaborative goal to "to craft a fictional world, set in modern times and with an emphasis on realism", rather than loads of individual sandboxes of individual mapping. As I said earlier, you'll have an easier time if you change your behaviour / expectations toward how the site operates, rather than expecting the site to change specifically for you. Thanks/wangi (talk) 15:50, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi, GlaringGaming! I dont know you know, but keep in mind that BG territories are temporary ones, exactly to each user improve mapping skills. When an user got a good level of mapping in a BG territory, the user is able to ask for a definitive territory, and the edits can be moved to the new ground. Obviously, as Wangi said, respecting the proposal of each area in OGF. I would go fot a BG territory if I was you. -- BMSOUZA (talk) 16:58, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Is it possible to turn this into a BG territory application or do I have to make a separate application?

-GlaringGaming 30/10/2024 20:10

We can do it here, is there one specifically you are interested in? /wangi (talk) 21:10, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

I have my eyes on BG31. is that alright?

-GlaringGaming 30/10/2024 21:19 (GMT)

	Territory application approved
	Approved - BG31. Beginner territories are for building up mapping experience and showcasing mapping ahead of a future full application. They are not for long-term mapping. Thanks/wangi (talk) 10:24, 31 October 2024 (UTC)
	As you develop your territory, be sure to keep it realistic. Here are some resources you may find useful for starting out: Help:Portal, Help:Making realistic countries, Help:Making realistic cities and OpenGeofiction:Site policies