Posts published by “J. S. Talleyrand”

J. S. Talleyrand has been on NationStates for over two years. During that time, he has been involved in many regions, most notably including The Land of Kings and Emperors. He served three times as Prime Minister there, as well as the region's ambassador to Balder, Europeia, United Kingdom, and The West Pacific at varying times. He is a Politics and Gameplay writer for NationStates Today.

Opinion | The End of the Defender World?

Opinion | The End of the Defender World?

By J. S. Talleyrand on August 19, 2020 |

Gameplay and Perspectives

The recent week-long occupation of South Pacific by a force led by The Black Hawks was a victory for the raiding community. However, J. S. Talleyrand argues, defenders will find a way to bounce back.

The West Pacific and The East Pacific End Alliance After Nine Years

The West Pacific and The East Pacific End Alliance After Nine Years

By J. S. Talleyrand on August 12, 2020 |

Gameplay

Europeia Holds First Presidential Election In Over a Year

Europeia Holds First Presidential Election In Over a Year

By J. S. Talleyrand on August 9, 2020 |

Politics

Fuzzy Elected Statsminister of Balder, Pursues New Cultural and Efficiency Agenda

man standing in front of people sitting beside table with laptop computers

Fuzzy Elected Statsminister of Balder, Pursues New Cultural and Efficiency Agenda

By J. S. Talleyrand on June 4, 2020 |

Politics

The Enadian Union Strikes Again

The Enadian Union Strikes Again

By J. S. Talleyrand on May 12, 2020 |

Gameplay

Opinion | The Problem of Distinguishing Out-of-Character and In-Character Speech

Opinion | The Problem of Distinguishing Out-of-Character and In-Character Speech

By J. S. Talleyrand on April 3, 2020 |

Perspectives

Balder Court Convicts Cabinet Member of Treason

Balder Court Convicts Cabinet Member of Treason

By J. S. Talleyrand on March 11, 2020 |

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.