Posts tagged as “The West Pacific”

Signs of Democracy: Speaker and Guardian Elections in the West Pacific

Signs of Democracy: Speaker and Guardian Elections in the West Pacific

By Quebecshire on May 14, 2021 |

The West Pacific prides itself on being a meritocracy, but little-known recent elections for Speaker and Guardian positions have elected new officials with substantial plans.

The Roundup: August 23, 2020

The Roundup: August 23, 2020

By Llo on August 23, 2020 |

Podcasts

The Roundup: August 23, 2020

The Roundup: August 23, 2020

By Aynia on August 23, 2020 |

The West Pacific and The East Pacific End Alliance After Nine Years

The West Pacific and The East Pacific End Alliance After Nine Years

By J. S. Talleyrand on August 12, 2020 |

Gameplay

Record-Setting Elections Conclude in The West Pacific

Record-Setting Elections Conclude in The West Pacific

By Wymondham on May 13, 2020 |

Politics

Campaigning Closed in The West Pacific’s May Election

Campaigning Closed in The West Pacific’s May Election

By Wymondham on May 7, 2020 |

Politics

The Shift: January 2020

The Shift: January 2020

By Llo on January 25, 2020 |

Gameplay

Ministerial Overhaul Results From Closely-Fought Election Season in The West Pacific

Ministerial Overhaul Results From Closely-Fought Election Season in The West Pacific

By Llo on December 5, 2019 |

Politics

Elections in The West Pacific Reinforce Status Quo

Elections in The West Pacific Reinforce Status Quo

By Llo on August 29, 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.