Posts published by “Brihimia”

Gridlock Persists in Trabardian Assembly as Threat of Snap Election Looms

Gridlock Persists in Trabardian Assembly as Threat of Snap Election Looms

By Brihimia on August 22, 2019 |

The Trabardian Assembly has grinded to an unsettling stalemate as a new change to electing the Speaker prevents a challenge to Edmundo Cotilla, but the prospect of a snap election remains on the table.

Trabardian Assembly Speaker Challenged After Rumors of Atheism

Trabardian Assembly Speaker Challenged After Rumors of Atheism

By Brihimia on July 21, 2019 |

International

Dinoium Banished from Warzone Federation, Evidence Criticised by Allies

Dinoium Banished from Warzone Federation, Evidence Criticised by Allies

By Brihimia on July 12, 2019 |

Gameplay

New Delegate Elected in The Rejected Realms

New Delegate Elected in The Rejected Realms

By Brihimia on May 28, 2019 |

Politics

Popular “Faction” Proposal Gains Approval of Forum Administrator

By Brihimia on April 16, 2019 |

Gameplay

Mayoral Resignation Over Fraud Allegations

Mayoral Resignation Over Fraud Allegations

By Brihimia on April 7, 2019 |

International

Trabardian Elections a Bruising Rebuke of Ruling Administration

Trabardian Elections a Bruising Rebuke of Ruling Administration

By Brihimia on January 30, 2019 |

International

Weekend Edition: January 12th, 2019

By Brihimia on January 14, 2019 |

Editions

World Assembly Report: January 5th, 2019

By Brihimia on January 8, 2019 |

Gameplay

Opinion | NationStates Is A Mixing Pot of Cultures
By Sparsdan |
Perspectives
Rarely can you see people from so many different nations in one place, sharing their own cultural values with others.
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.