Posts tagged as “war”

Opinion | How Not to Do Regional Roleplay

Opinion | How Not to Do Regional Roleplay

By Blyatman on January 7, 2020 |

Exploring the mortal sins of regional roleplay, Blyatman outlines those things from excessively powerful alliances to expansive empires that every region about to start one should avoid doing. At all costs.

Cansilica’s Uncivil War

Cansilica’s Uncivil War

By Daunlaund on March 15, 2019 |

International

Monarchy, War and a Watery Dispute

Monarchy, War and a Watery Dispute

By Daunlaund on February 21, 2019 |

International

The Many Events of Mahakam

The Many Events of Mahakam

By Daunlaund on February 6, 2019 |

International

Declaring War on the Anti-Fascists: A Fool’s Errand?

Declaring War on the Anti-Fascists: A Fool’s Errand?

By V Sawyer on January 13, 2019 |

Gameplay

Divided Forever? The Utopianis and Georgis Conflict

Divided Forever? The Utopianis and Georgis Conflict

By The Doctor on January 12, 2019 |

International

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.