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Macabees writes about how to worldbuild monetary policy, and some of the considerations that should be taken into account while doing so.

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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 | 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.

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.

Opinion | The Case Against Fixed Endorsement Caps

By Jay |

Perspectives and Politics

Flexible endorsement caps in The North and South Pacifics have been shown to work well, being more reflective of true population size, Jay argues, and every region should have one.

Posts tagged as “worldbuilding”

Politics & Banking: A World Building Guide

Opinion | Worldbuilding in a Non-Western Context

Worldbuilding A Military: Why You Need More Than Names and Numbers