Posts tagged as “Up Close & Personal”

Up Close and Personal – Episode 3, ft. Riakou

Up Close and Personal – Episode 3, ft. Riakou

By Wymondham on February 3, 2020 |

Riakou, responsible for his recent banjection of half of the Confederation of Corrupt Dictators' population, joins Wymondham to discuss the move, their future, and what lead to them to it.

Up Close and Personal – Episode 3, ft. Riakou

Up Close and Personal – Episode 3, ft. Riakou

By Wymondham on February 3, 2020 |

Up Close & Personal – Episode 2, ft. The Chuck

Up Close & Personal – Episode 2, ft. The Chuck

By Wymondham on January 21, 2020 |

Podcasts

Up Close & Personal – Episode 2, ft. The Chuck

Up Close & Personal – Episode 2, ft. The Chuck

By Wymondham on January 21, 2020 |

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 |

Up Close & Personal: Tubbius

Up Close & Personal: Tubbius

By Wymondham on May 28, 2019 |

Gameplay

Up Close & Personal: Lynxi

Up Close & Personal: Lynxi

By Wymondham on April 9, 2019 |

Gameplay

Up Close & Personal: Kuramia

Up Close & Personal: Kuramia

By Wymondham on February 20, 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.
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.