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The Shift: April 2021

The Shift: April 2021

By Llo on April 27, 2021 |

Historical trends show that April tends to be the month with the highest growth in the total World Assembly population. The past month, however, has…

Opinion | ‘Best Nation’ April Fools’ Day Event Was One of the Worst Yet

Opinion | ‘Best Nation’ April Fools’ Day Event Was One of the Worst Yet

By Blyatman on April 3, 2021 |

Culture and Perspectives

Osiris-Balder Relationship Reaches New Low With Persona Non Grata Row

Osiris-Balder Relationship Reaches New Low With Persona Non Grata Row

By Lime on March 31, 2021 |

Gameplay

The Shift: March 2021

The Shift: March 2021

By Llo on March 28, 2021 |

Gameplay

Opinion | Why Regions Should Have Cards Programs

Opinion | Why Regions Should Have Cards Programs

By Comfed on March 19, 2021 |

Culture and Perspectives

The Leftist Assembly Poll: Dyl Headed For Re-Election as Secretary Despite High-Profile Challenge

The Leftist Assembly Poll: Dyl Headed For Re-Election as Secretary Despite High-Profile Challenge

By Llo on March 11, 2021 |

Politics

The Shift: February 2021

The Shift: February 2021

By Llo on February 27, 2021 |

Gameplay

Europeia: Poll Shows Incumbent Pichtonia Trailing Calvin Coolidge In Tight Presidency Race

Europeia: Poll Shows Incumbent Pichtonia Trailing Calvin Coolidge In Tight Presidency Race

By Lime on February 19, 2021 |

Politics

Opinion | Liberate The Embassy, Then Let It Rest

Opinion | Liberate The Embassy, Then Let It Rest

By Quebecshire on February 18, 2021 |

Gameplay and Perspectives

Opinion | Worldbuilding in a Non-Western Context
By Arumdaum |
International and Perspectives
Most roleplays in NationStates are geographically and culturally influenced by a Eurocentric worldview. However, players can and should work harder to reimagine their worlds through different lenses, Arumdaum writes.
Opinion | A Cosmopolitan View on Regionalism
By JayDee |
Perspectives
The divide between regionalists and cosmopolitans is but one dichotomy in the world of NationStates. JayDee sits down with three regionalists to explore each side's unique opportunities and challenges.
Worldbuilding A Military: Why You Need More Than Names and Numbers
By Art |
International and Perspectives
Creating a national military in your roleplay should be more than just numbers and leaders, Art writes. Proper worldbuilding requires a consideration of economics, history, and culture too.
Opinion | Who Better To Commend A Nation Than Their Own Region?
By JayDee |
Gameplay and Perspectives
Newly-elected President Peeps is embarking on an initiative called the Europeian Heroes Program, with a focus on commending Europeians. JayDee argues this is the best way to achieve high quality commendations.
Micronationalism: When the Internet Meets Real-Life
By Indo-Malaysia |
Culture and Perspectives
The mass of nations and regions in NationStates border on the idea of micronationalism. Sometimes, however, the lines have blurred between the two and they interestingly materialise in real-life.
Opinion | Don’t Say Meritocracy, Say Oligarchy
By Calvin Coolidge |
Perspectives
Calvin presents the concept of meritocracy and argues that the actual political system of meritocratic regions often primarily resembles oligarchy, with only a few who hold power.
Opinion | The Case Against Fixed Endorsement Caps
By Jay |
Perspectives and Politics
Flexible endorsement caps in The North and South Pacifics have been shown to work well, being more reflective of true population size, Jay argues, and every region should have one.