Posts published by “Omega”

Omega is a long-time legislator and current Minister of Foreign Affairs in The South Pacific. He is a member of the Tiger Band at LSU and wastes a lot of time watching college football. He currently serves as a Politics and Gameplay writer for NationStates Today.

Analysis | Welcome the New Kids to Power20

Analysis | Welcome the New Kids to Power20

By Omega on January 4, 2020 |

Gameplay and Perspectives

The recent edition of Power20 featured 12 new names, mostly those in influential government offices. While some suggest this is due to an inactive Gameplay sphere, Omega suggests its just the changing nature of the game.

Opinion | Factions, What Could Have Been

Opinion | Factions, What Could Have Been

By Omega on November 4, 2019 |

Gameplay and Perspectives

Somyrion Wins South Pacific Delegacy in Narrow Result

Somyrion Wins South Pacific Delegacy in Narrow Result

By Omega on July 23, 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.