Posts published by “Lime”

Lime (previously known as Punchwood) joined NationStates near the end of 2013 and was active in The South Pacific before moving to Europeia in mid-2016. He has always found his passion in NationStates to be journalism, having previously been Europeia's longest-serving Minister of Communications, where he has also served in other roles. He is a Politics and Gameplay writer for NationStates Today.

Osiris-Balder Relationship Reaches New Low With Persona Non Grata Row

Osiris-Balder Relationship Reaches New Low With Persona Non Grata Row

By Lime on March 31, 2021 |

Gameplay

The two sinker regions have descended into a trading of 'persona non grata' designations for major opposing officials. In exclusive interviews, Dakota and North East Somerset detail their actions during the diplomatic fallout.

Europeia: Poll Shows Incumbent Pichtonia Trailing Calvin Coolidge In Tight Presidency Race

Europeia: Poll Shows Incumbent Pichtonia Trailing Calvin Coolidge In Tight Presidency Race

By Lime on February 19, 2021 |

Politics

Quorum Raiding Dispute Threatens Alliance Between The North and South Pacifics

Quorum Raiding Dispute Threatens Alliance Between The North and South Pacifics

By Lime on January 30, 2021 |

Gameplay

Europeia: Vice President Pichtonia Ascends to Presidency in Landslide Victory

Europeia: Vice President Pichtonia Ascends to Presidency in Landslide Victory

By Lime on December 23, 2020 |

Politics

Defenderism Dominates The South Pacific’s Cabinet Elections

Defenderism Dominates The South Pacific’s Cabinet Elections

By Lime on October 20, 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.