Posts tagged as “The Shift”

The Shift: May 2021

The Shift: May 2021

By Llo on May 27, 2021 |

Gameplay

May has continued this year's overall trend of decline, while a few smaller user-created regions made large moves.

The Shift: April 2021

The Shift: April 2021

By Llo on April 27, 2021 |

Gameplay

The Shift: March 2021

The Shift: March 2021

By Llo on March 28, 2021 |

Gameplay

The Shift: February 2021

The Shift: February 2021

By Llo on February 27, 2021 |

Gameplay

The Shift: January 2021

The Shift: January 2021

By Llo on January 26, 2021 |

Gameplay

The Shift: December 2020

The Shift: December 2020

By Llo on December 30, 2020 |

Gameplay

The Shift: November 2020

The Shift: November 2020

By Llo on November 27, 2020 |

Gameplay

The Shift: October 2020

The Shift: October 2020

By Llo on October 29, 2020 |

Gameplay

The Roundup: October 4, 2020

The Roundup: October 4, 2020

By Llo on October 5, 2020 |

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.