Posts published by “Dawtania”

Dawtania has been in NationStates for about one year, with his primary nation resides in The Leftist Assembly, where he currently serves as its Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Pacifica Struggles to Rebuild Amidst Internal Conflict

Pacifica Struggles to Rebuild Amidst Internal Conflict

By Dawtania on June 22, 2019 |

Politics

The citizens of Pacifica are struggling to get back on their feet, with problems ranging from the personality clashes to illegal elections.

Crisis in Pacifica Worsens as Founder Ceases to Exist

Crisis in Pacifica Worsens as Founder Ceases to Exist

By Dawtania on May 20, 2019 |

Politics

String of Resignations and Vacancies Rocks Pacifica

String of Resignations and Vacancies Rocks Pacifica

By Dawtania on May 4, 2019 |

Politics

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.