Posts published by “Art”

Art, also known as Sokala, joined NationStates in May 2020. He has been primarily involved since in The East Pacific, including as Deputy Provost, a Senior Diplomat, and the senior editor of the weekly Radio Culture show. He is an International and Culture writer for NationStates Today.

Worldbuilding A Military: Why You Need More Than Names and Numbers

Worldbuilding A Military: Why You Need More Than Names and Numbers

By Art on January 2, 2021 |

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.

Libertanny Triumphs Over Challengers To Win Re-Election As The East Pacific’s Delegate

Libertanny Triumphs Over Challengers To Win Re-Election As The East Pacific’s Delegate

By Art on November 2, 2020 |

Politics

N-Day⁵: Following Horsemen Collapse, Augustin Alliance Narrowly Stops An Alliance of Potatoes’ Comeback To Win Third Title

N-Day⁵: Following Horsemen Collapse, Augustin Alliance Narrowly Stops An Alliance of Potatoes’ Comeback To Win Third Title

By Art on October 8, 2020 |

Culture

The East Pacific’s Urth Roleplay: A Newbie’s Perspective

The East Pacific’s Urth Roleplay: A Newbie’s Perspective

By Art on July 20, 2020 |

International and Perspectives

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.
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.