A interview with CP candidate, Prof Moriarty!

Day 2,402, 12:57 Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom by SirRoman
Today dear readers,

I have a special treat, longtime eUK member and CP candidate Prof Moriarty!


Sounds like most of our CP's...

Disclaimer: I am a member of the Spamican Party, and I am supporting Moriarty for CP!

First of all, thank you Prof for being here!

No problem, I am delighted to be getting this interview.

Now how about we start, with learning some more about you. When did you start playing, and how were your first few months?

I started playing back in July 2011. The first few months can probably be summed sup in one word, which will be surprising for some: serious. I was part of the APP, which under a couple of other guys and I we molded into the UKDP. We had a stab at the politics of the UK, and ultimately failed. It left me bitter about the political scene for a long time.

And is this bitterness still present today?

No, no. At the time it was aimed at UKPP, who i largely blamed for blowing apart the system. Then I got over that, and New Era came along, and suddenly UKPP were just another one of the good guys. Ask me a couple of months ago what I thought of New Era and I would have reacted badly. Now, after a break, I realise it doesn't matter. I've gotten over it, in all honesty. Both sides are just as bad as another, and just as good as the other.

And what do you have to say to Big Ant, and the PTOers of TUP?

Nothing really. It would be hypocritical of me to say that that is terrible, because I revelled in mwcerberus's PTO of the UKPP, and laughed when I returned about hearing about his PTO. All I would say is that it leaves a very biased political system.

You have been in the spamicans for some time now, correct?

Yes, over a year now, with a break in between whilst I caretakered as PP of ESO.

And what have you learned from the motley bunch of oldies that call it there home?

That eRepublik means nothing.



Its just as easy to have a good time without ever fighting, training, working, or doing anything in politics as it is to do. I should know, because I haven't done any of those whilst I've been in the Spamicans.

And yet you are running for the highest office of the eUK!

Ah, thats different though. Thats stepping up to the plate when your country calls for you. And it has. Next month is the a real opportunity for a Spamican CP, and we know that it can be a good term. We've had Spamicans as CPs before, or former Spamicans anyhow.

You just said eRepublik means nothing. And yet you say you must answer your nations call, which would imply that the Erepublik nation does mean something.

Well, the game itself means nothing. The community means something. It is the community why many players are still here, not the game. And because of the community, then we have to have a Government. A Government is less part of the game, more part of the Community.

What would you do if you were in Government?

Numerous things. Ban ferrets from entering our country. Rename the South East of England after Phil Collins. Give everybody a free hat. Run some games and that, sponsor a few events. Generally not really care about the usual politics.

Now you aren't taking things very seriously, while Big Ant and Wayne and his cronies are, do you think this will affect the election?

No. I wouldn't say Wayne is one of BigAnt's cronies. Wayne has given me a lot of support. People know what a BigAnt Government is, there have been three quite awful examples before. People don't know what a full-on Spamican Government is like. What will affect the election is whether the other parties band together or not.

Last time BigAnt was in government, one special irishman ran away with all our gold, any fears?


Chewie enjoying his gold, which is the only thing one can enjoy in the dark dreary place that is called Ireland.

No. If anybody does the running away with the gold under me, it will be me, and considering I have no use for it I wouldn't imagine what to use it on. I'll still have someone who can be trusted in charge of our money, no matter how silly the rest of it gets.

You can always send it my way... Have you read Jamesw last article, which basically puts the ball into BA's court, telling him he has a month to prove himself.

I'm sure I could trust you. I have read Jamesw's article, and have written to James, a contemporary of mine from ESO, seeking his much valued support. If there is another BigAnt Government, and they don't do anything, then people will be angry with this supposed change. They'll have realised they've been lied to. But if they do well, then well done to them.

Now I don't believe there capable of doing well, I don't believe the TUP is either, nor the PCP, nor anyone else. I think it's a sentiment shared by at least a few other players, what are your thoughts?

The political scene has been on a gradual diminuendo for many years in the eUK. TUP obviously can't field anyone, PCP will struggle for the backing required. I think that its time to have a change, its always just the same no matter who is in power. Here is this chance for change.

What is your plan regarding the monarchy? There has been some talks that the Vendetta kiddies want to abolish it, because they believe his Majesty is misusing his monarchy to get political status. What do you believe?

As a firm believer in the monarchy, and a holder of numerous titles, I am of course very much in favour of keeping our dear Woldy in power. Frankly, Vendetta aren't in the position to abolish him, because even if they did people would still call him King and so would he. He got that position because he was popular.


And no one comes closer to God than Moriarty
I agree, what do you believe of the whole " Vendetta" movement in general? Teen-angst?

I don't see how it is a revolution. Its just New Era who've realised that they are just as old as those they fought against and have panicked. It is a bit like teen-angst, apart from I know many of those in power in Vendetta aren't in their teens. The fact that they immediately recruit newbies as rebels makes me chuckles, as the newbies don't even know what they are rebelling against. They're jsut there for the free food. Like any newbie at any time.

Basically why I joined Spamican, where's my food btw?! Do you believe that you can get enough support realistically, to win this election?

We don't care enough to give people food, thats why most of our members are old and decrepit. I believe I can. If I can unite the parties not under Vendetta control, and convince enough of what is left of TUP, then yes, it is possible. A long climb, yes, but certainly possible.

Basically you're message is, " Fuck Vendetta." Just like there message was, " Fuck TUP."

No, not at all. Because as I said, i don't really care. But with TUP out of the question, now is my chance to go for the CP. I have in the past, but there is always numerous parties vying over it. Now, I can say is is us versus them, and I am the us.

If we vote you in as CP everything will magically better itself though, correct?

Yeah, cause its the Spamicans in Government, and who doesn't love that? And even if it is horrible, at least we can say we tried something different.

I believe what I have said before, if you are utterly horrid or if you are utterly brilliant, the month under Prof Moriarty will be a great laugh. Which is why you have my vote, and I hope many more, thank you for talking to me!

Not a problem, its been great. Rather serious, but great. Which I guess I must say something slightly stupider. I will be sticking with the hopes of building the cyanide laced potato wall around Ireland.

Many CP's have tried, but if someone can manage it, it is you!

Thankyou.