Posts tagged as “interview”

Opinion | A Cosmopolitan View on Regionalism

Opinion | A Cosmopolitan View on Regionalism

By JayDee on February 3, 2021 |

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.

Interview with Delegate Lord of Darkness of The Pacific

man sitting in front of another man also sitting inside room

Interview with Delegate Lord of Darkness of The Pacific

By Calvin Coolidge on July 22, 2020 |

Politics

Hero of the Forums: Almonaster Nuevo

Hero of the Forums: Almonaster Nuevo

By Daun on June 8, 2020 |

Culture

Talking Thalassian Politics with Presidential Candidates

Talking Thalassian Politics with Presidential Candidates

By Badivermeraed on February 3, 2020 |

Politics

Up Close & Personal – Episode 1, ft. Fedele

Up Close & Personal – Episode 1, ft. Fedele

By Wymondham on October 14, 2019 |

Podcasts

Up Close & Personal – Episode 1, ft. Fedele

Up Close & Personal – Episode 1, ft. Fedele

By Wymondham on October 12, 2019 |

The Newsroom – Episode 6, ft. Josh & Xoriet

The Newsroom – Episode 6, ft. Josh & Xoriet

By Lewis on May 26, 2019 |

Podcasts

The Newsroom – Episode 6, ft. Josh & Xoriet

The Newsroom – Episode 6, ft. Josh & Xoriet

By Lewis on May 26, 2019 |

Salvarity: ‘We Can Only Go Up’

Salvarity: ‘We Can Only Go Up’

By Vamperiall on May 6, 2019 |

Gameplay

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.
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.
Opinion | The Case Against Fixed Endorsement Caps
By Jay |
Perspectives and Politics
Flexible endorsement caps in The North and South Pacifics have been shown to work well, being more reflective of true population size, Jay argues, and every region should have one.