Template:NAXNewsStory2

Template documentation

This template formats news story sections for the NBC Newsfeed with OOC TL;DR and impact assessment features.

Template Structure - All Available Fields

{{NAXNewsStory2|
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Example 1: Minimal (No OOC Section)

{{NAXNewsStory2|
|headline=GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY
|bullet1=Key Point About the Policy
|bullet2=Another Important Detail
|location=CARDENAS, FCD
|body=The government today announced a new policy that will affect millions of citizens across Nouvelle Alexandrie. The policy takes effect immediately.
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Result: Standard news story with no OOC section. Clean and simple.

Example 2: With TL;DR Only (No Impact Ratings)

{{NAXNewsStory2|
|headline=REGIONAL GOVERNORS MEET TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE
|image=GovernorsMeeting.jpg
|image_size=200px
|image_caption=Regional governors at conference in Cardenas
|bullet1=Governors From Eight Regions Attend Summit
|bullet2=Focus on Transportation and Digital Infrastructure
|bullet3=Joint Declaration Expected by End of Week
|location=CARDENAS, FCD
|body=Regional governors from across Nouvelle Alexandrie gathered today for a three-day summit focused on infrastructure coordination and investment priorities. The meeting, hosted by the Department of Interior, brings together leaders from eight of the federation's twelve regions to discuss transportation networks, digital connectivity, and regional development strategies. A joint declaration outlining shared priorities is expected by the end of the week.
|tldr=Eight regional governors meet in Cardenas to coordinate infrastructure priorities and investment strategies.
}}

Result: OOC section appears with TL;DR only. No Impact line shown since no metrics provided.

Example 3: Complete Example (All Features)

{{NAXNewsStory2|
|headline={{team flag|Nouvelle Alexandrie|flag}} VIOLENT PROTESTS ERUPT FOLLOWING CONTROVERSIAL COURT RULING
|image=ProtestsCardenas.jpg
|image_size=200px
|image_caption=Protesters clash with police in downtown Cardenas; 12.VIII.{{AN|1750}}.
|bullet1=Supreme Court Ruling on Regional Autonomy Triggers Demonstrations in Six Cities
|bullet2=Clashes Between Police and Protesters Leave 47 Injured, Including 12 Officers
|bullet3=President Calls for Calm, Promises Dialogue With Regional Leaders
|bullet4=Opposition Leaders Condemn Government Response as Heavy-Handed
|bullet5=International Human Rights Groups Monitoring Situation
|bullet6=Stock Market Falls 2.3% on Political Uncertainty
|location=CARDENAS, FCD
|body=Violent protests erupted across Nouvelle Alexandrie following yesterday's Supreme Court ruling that limited regional autonomy in taxation matters. Demonstrations broke out in Cardenas, Punta Santiago, Parap, Lindstrom, Zalae, and Ciudad Real, with an estimated 50,000 protesters taking to the streets nationwide.

In Cardenas, protests turned violent when demonstrators attempted to breach barriers around the Federal Assembly building. Police deployed tear gas and baton rounds to disperse crowds. At least 47 people were injured, including 12 police officers. Local hospitals reported treating protesters for injuries from rubber bullets and chemical irritants.

President José Manuel Montero addressed the nation this evening, calling for calm and promising dialogue with regional leaders. "We respect the right to peaceful protest, but violence will not be tolerated," Montero said. "The Supreme Court's decision was made independently, based on constitutional interpretation. We will work with all regions to find solutions within our legal framework."

Opposition leaders condemned the government's response. Federal Consensus Party interim leader Claude Beaumont called the police action "disproportionate and dangerous to democratic norms." Alliance for a Just Nouvelle Alexandrie spokesperson Mayani Guacanagari demanded an independent investigation into police conduct.

International human rights organizations are monitoring the situation. Amnesty Micras issued a statement expressing concern about "reports of excessive force" and calling for restraint from both protesters and security forces.

Financial markets reacted negatively. The Nouvelle Alexandrie Stock Exchange closed down 2.3%, its largest single-day drop in six months. The New Alexandrian écu weakened against major currencies as traders expressed concern about political stability.

Regional governors from Santander, Valencia, and the Wechua Nation issued a joint statement criticizing the court ruling and calling for emergency talks with federal authorities. The governors warned that the decision could "fundamentally undermine the federal compact" if not addressed through negotiation.
|tldr=Supreme Court ruling limiting regional autonomy triggers violent protests across six cities, injuring 47 people. Government promises dialogue while markets fall on political uncertainty.
|impact_approval=-2
|impact_stability=-2
|impact_social=-2
|impact_civil_liberties=-1
|impact_regional=-2
|impact_economy=-1
|impact_international=-1
}}

Result:

▸ OOC: Story Summary & Impact Assessment

TL;DR: Supreme Court ruling limiting regional autonomy triggers violent protests across six cities, injuring 47 people. Government promises dialogue while markets fall on political uncertainty.

Impact: Gov't Approval: -2 | Political Stability: -2 | Social Cohesion: -2 | Civil Liberties: -1 | Regional Stability: -2 | Economy: -1 | International Relations: -1

Impact Rating System

12 Available Metrics:

• impact_economy - GDP, trade, employment, markets
• impact_stability - Government continuity, coalition strength
• impact_approval - Leader/party popularity
• impact_social - Civil harmony, ethnic relations
• impact_international - Diplomacy, foreign perception
• impact_military - Defense capability, morale, equipment
• impact_regional - Federal-regional relations, autonomy
• impact_infrastructure - Roads, rails, utilities, internet
• impact_culture - Arts, heritage, national identity
• impact_civil_liberties - Rights, freedoms, due process
• impact_education - School/university quality, access
• impact_public_health - Healthcare access, outcomes

Rating Scale:

• +3 = Major positive impact
• +2 = Significant positive impact
• +1 = Minor positive impact
• 0 = Neutral/No impact
• -1 = Minor negative impact
• -2 = Significant negative impact
• -3 = Major negative impact

Format: Type the impact as a number with + or - sign (e.g., +2, -3, +1)

Important Notes:

• Only include metrics that are actually affected by the story
• Not every story needs impact ratings
• The Impact line only appears if at least one metric is provided
• Metrics display in a single line with pipe separators
• Order doesn't matter - they always display in the standard order shown above
• Use numeric format: +1, +2, +3 for positive; -1, -2, -3 for negative; 0 for neutral

Features

• Classic visual style - Same green border and layout as original NAXNewsStory
• OOC TL;DR - Collapsible summary section (optional)
• Impact ratings - 12-metric system for simulation context (optional)
• Single-line impact display - Compact pipe-separated format
• Flexible - Use all features, some features, or no OOC section at all

Common Usage Patterns

News without OOC: Just omit tldr and all impact_ fields

TL;DR only:

|tldr=Summary here.

Full OOC:

|tldr=Summary here.
|impact_economy=+2
|impact_infrastructure=+3

Single impact:

|tldr=Summary here.
|impact_stability=-1

Multiple impacts:

|tldr=Summary here.
|impact_approval=-3
|impact_stability=-2
|impact_civil_liberties=-2

Numeric Format Examples:

• Major crisis: -3 (catastrophic)
• Serious problem: -2 (significant)
• Minor issue: -1 (minor)
• No change: 0 (neutral)
• Small improvement: +1 (minor)
• Notable success: +2 (significant)
• Major achievement: +3 (transformative)