Mafeking Flag System

A large flag flies over the hills of Mafeking. This flag will change colors based on the events occurring in Meridian at the time. The flag's color signifies the world's status. This page is a key for identifying the meaning behind each of them.

Red = Normal: When a red flag flies over Mafeking, it shows that the world is in good health. It means the world is active, and relations between the factions and members is good. When the red flag is raised, a slight noise will be heard around the area, and no announcement will go out to the world.

Orange = War: When an orange flag flies over Mafeking, it symbols that a large-scale war has broken out. It is flown during a time of severe conflict. Typically a yellow flag will precede an orange one. In the event the orange flag is raised, a goat's horn will be blown, and "WAR!!!" will be announced to the world.

Yellow = Prepare for War: When a yellow flag flies over Mafeking, it symbolizes tension between factions and hostility between members. When this flag is flown, no major action have occured yet. When a yellow flag is raised, an announcement "Prepare for unforeseen consequences..." will be put out.

Lime = Need Aid: When a green flag flies over Mafeking, it means that urgent help is needed. This can be with an important project, or because Mafeking is struggling. When the green flag is raised, the announcement, "We need assistance" will be put out.

Light Blue = Cease Fire: When a light blue flag flies over Mafeking, it's a call for two opposing sides to halt attacks on each other. It calls for conflict resolution, when it has gone on for long enough, or has had is very negative effect on the world itself. When the light blue flag is raised, "Hold your fire" will be announced to the world.

Blue = Remembrance: When a blue flag flies over Mafeking, it signifies a time of reflection, and looking back. It is typically flown on anniversaries, of significant event that occured in the past. When a blue flag is raised, the statement "Always in our minds, forever in our hearts" will appear as a result.

Purple = State of Emergency: When a purple flag flies over Mafeking, it is an emergency declaration. It means something big has occured in Mafeking, or something big somewhere else that has negative effects on Mafeking. When the purple flag is raised, the announcement "A state of emergency has been declared" will be put out.

Gray = Inactivity: When a gray flag flies over Mafeking, it means that, Meridian is in a low-spot regarding player participation. It means that Meridian is currently in a stalemate. No announcement is put out, with the raising of this flag.

White = Surrender: When a white flag flies over Mafeking, something big has gone down. It means that Mafeking has given up its power and authority over Meridian, which is a very big deal, considering it's the capitol. In the rare event this flag is raised, the announcement, "Mafeking has relinquished its power," will be put out to the world.

Black = Mourning: When a black flag flies over Mafeking, something tragic has occured. Unlike the other flags, the flag of Mourning flies at half-staff, or halfway up the flagpole, instead of the top. It is flown during a period of sadness, soon after something bad has happened. The announcement, "We've truly lost something special," will be sent out.