Posts published by “Prarie”

Prarie has been a native of The South Pacific since August 2017, and currently serves there as its Deputy Secretary of State. He has a passion for journalism, activism, musical theatre, and baseball, and is a Politics and Gameplay writer for NationStates Today.

Vote Stacking Confirmed in Lazarus Coup as Badger, Halo Exonerated

Vote Stacking Confirmed in Lazarus Coup as Badger, Halo Exonerated

By Prarie on August 20, 2020 |

Gameplay

Charges of high treason and sedition against two former Delegates of The West Pacific have been thrown out, while new evidence comes to light of vote stacking during the Lazarus coup of 2017.

Faction Proposal Makes Waves

Faction Proposal Makes Waves

By Prarie on April 12, 2019 |

Gameplay

New Justices Set To Be Confirmed in The South Pacific

New Justices Set To Be Confirmed in The South Pacific

By Prarie on April 8, 2019 |

Politics

Lazarus Foreign Policy: What Comes Next?

Lazarus Foreign Policy: What Comes Next?

By Prarie on March 19, 2019 |

Gameplay

Erinor Wins Delegacy in The South Pacific

Erinor Wins Delegacy in The South Pacific

By Prarie on January 28, 2019 |

Politics

‘Red Phone’ Leaks Reveal Concerted Attempt to Undermine South Pacific Government

‘Red Phone’ Leaks Reveal Concerted Attempt to Undermine South Pacific Government

By Prarie on January 5, 2019 |

Gameplay

The South Pacific Begins Highly Competitive Delegate Election

The South Pacific Begins Highly Competitive Delegate Election

By Prarie on January 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.