Posts tagged as “Sovereignty”

‘Violation of Sovereignty’: Members of The Black Hawks Interfere With The South Pacific’s Security Council Vote

‘Violation of Sovereignty’: Members of The Black Hawks Interfere With The South Pacific’s Security Council Vote

By Llo on December 1, 2020 |

Three members of The Black Hawks were found to have attempted to influence The South Pacific's Security Council vote on 'Commend Twobagger', deepening the rift between raiders and defenders.

The Roundup: September 6, 2020

The Roundup: September 6, 2020

By Calvin Coolidge on September 6, 2020 |

The Roundup: September 6, 2020

The Roundup: September 6, 2020

By Calvin Coolidge on September 6, 2020 |

Podcasts

On Sovereignty: Part I – Tabula Rasa

On Sovereignty: Part I – Tabula Rasa

By Aquila on September 2, 2020 |

Perspectives

Opinion | NationStates Is A Mixing Pot of Cultures
By Sparsdan |
Perspectives
Rarely can you see people from so many different nations in one place, sharing their own cultural values with others.
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.