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Alfonzo has been active in NationStates since late 2018. He started his Gameplay career as a former corporal of The Black Hawks. Since then he has been promoted to officer rank in The Order of the Grey Wardens and has been/is involved in many other regions such as Lake Obsidian and more. He is a Politics and Gameplay writer for NationStates Today.

Alfonzo interviews Hakketomat on everything from Taco Island and his beginnings in 10000 Islands to his feelings about taking on the role of Chief Executive.

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Opinion | Why Regions Should Have Cards Programs

By Comfed |

Culture and Perspectives

When done properly, a cards program can be a unique opportunity for gameside engagement in any community, Comfed writes. Every region ought to have one and access its full benefits.

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.

Posts published by “Alfonzo”

A New Chief Executive in 10000 Islands: Interview with Hakketomat