Join the new world

When i started playing this game, i always wonder - how could a 'boring' game like eRepublik could hold the attention and fascination of so many players, around the world, transcending social and cultural boundaries. Let's be frank, many new players/citizens would find the eWorld amazingly boring at the first sight - because all you do is click, click, click - to work, to train and to eat (buy food).

As one progresses through the levels, the game mechanics itself allows a few predetermined career path. You could be an entrepreneur, start a few companies and make hundreds of golds by understanding the economics of eWorld. You could also be politician, reporter and professional soldier. That's pretty much what the http://www2.erepublik.com/en/career-path>Career Path tells you: General Manager, Super Soldier, President and Media Mongul.

As i dwell longer in this eWorld, particularly in this beautiful eFRoSEA, i realise, many of us are here for different reasons. Yes, some of us play the roles of entrepreneurs, soldier and so forth - but there are also many selections of roles and characters. Allow me to discuss these a little further. I shall start with the traditional, or rather common characters and perhaps suggest a few more to some of you.

1. Entrepreneurs and money makers
The economy module of eRepublik is quite versatile, realistic but complicated in some ways. While it lacks to dynamics and complexity of large range of products and services, the supply and demand of different goods and currencies is not so straight-forward. Therefore, to be a successful entrepreneurs, one must understand the basic economics of eWorld e.g. - what makes one buy an Oil unit or a Q3 Weapon? Successful e-businessmen/women must master the intricacy of foreign tradings, monetary markets, prices/wages selection and so-forth. As there is no publicly published company accounts, I wouldn't be able to give examples of very successful entrepreneurs, but one could easily conclude that Nagyzee is one excellent entrepreneurs.


2. Politicians
In a civil society, leaders are important in governing a nation. In eWorld, democracy is extremely lively. Voting-rights to all citizens, free and uncensored media and freedom to form and associate political parties - key ingredients of democracy - are all here in eWorld. Some of us live in the eWorld to be a politicians, to command attention, to win elections, to participate in e-political debates, to mobilise voters, to run political campaign and so forth. Naturally, the key tributes of politicians are acute understanding of the needs/wants of the citizens and the ability to rally suppor and actions of people who share your ideals. Some obvious examples would be Vikta and Badlands, our recent presidential candidates.


3. Professional Soliders
FRoSEA is rather small, and we don't really have an active bunch of professional (and mobile) soldiers. The arrival of Fragreg and his/her crew has shown us a glimpse into this world of "Professional Soldiers". These soldiers live in e-World, solely to inflict the maximum amount of damage and thus winning the battles or the wars for their nation or paymaster. Yes, paymaster - there are plenty of mercenary soldier groups, who were previously part of the army in various e-nations, but were disenchanted with their politicians/leaders. Examples: http://www2.erepublik.com/en/organization/1429157>Fragreg and those in Omnicorp group and http://www2.erepublik.com/en/citizen/profile/1673256>Ryan Southcombe.


4. Media - Reporters and Analysts
For a small nation, FRoSEA has a reasonably active media environment. Reporters and analysts would typically write on various current issues - be it the latest election results, development of Eden-Fortis-Peace conflicts, or Balkan-beast's pet-cat latest e-mating trip to Serbia. Of course, in addition to the ability to write properly, reporters and analysts must also have good critical thinking, reasonably analytical skill and a wide-reading. Example: http://www2.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/chron-of-democracy-viva-201160/1>Chronicles of Democracy-Viva 😃 Subscribe today!


Now, some of the more unconventional roles and characters that one could adopt and play in the eWorl😛

5. Spy and Inflitrator
To sneak into another nation, work the way up the political and military organisation, and report back important information back to the homeland government. This role is rare, and more common in militaristic-nation. The ability to converse/read/write in various languages would be a key traits. The patience of serving one country quietly is also another important tributes. Example: (censored).


6. Government Bureaucracy
Running a nation involves many little nuts and bolts. We need various people to monitor the statistics of the citizens, screen and approve the citizenship, organise the forums and so forth. The joy is to see the nation grows and prospers. These professional civil services are typically apolitical - i.e. they serve any political leaders of the time, and are extremely professional in the dealings. Example: http://www2.erepublik.com/en/newspaper/frosea-statistics-193322/1>Lopici Gaspar and the FRoSEA Statistics and nicholas2000, the 2nd term Immigration Minister.


7. the Joker (Entertainer)
The FRoSEA media, IRC and forums are rather dry at the moment - and we can certainly have a few jokers/entertainers around to keep us amuse. At the moment, the role is (unofficially) filled by Balkan Beast, who keeps us entertained with various interesting articles.


8. the Anarchist
In Real Life, most of us have to live by decorum, rules and regulations. We have to abide by the laws of the nations and perhaps the laws of our homes/society. Of course, in eWorld, we all can strive to be an Anarchist. The goal of the anarchist is to see disorder and no rules of law. I would not attempt to give any examples as i would upset anyone that i labelled anarchist.


7. the Diplomats and International friend
eRepublik allows us to travel to anywhere in the world, and to meet e-Citizens of various nationalities, cultures and beliefs. The beauty of the game, therefore, allows some of us, to play the role of Diplomats and to make friends (e-friends or RL) with people from all over the world. Hungarians, for example, are not some group of people i typically meet in RL. 🙂

8. 'Ali Baba' and the 40 thieves / PTO
An interesting sort of role - the thieves and PTOers (PTO = political take over). The role requires the participation of a bunch of similar-minded people, with good strategy and organisation skills. With the advent of citizenship, PTO is quite rare these days, but theives are still aplenty. There are many ways to e-'rob' and e-'steal', mostly illegal (if detected). Creative players might be able to pull off a thing or two.


9. War generals and strategist
Typically, this role is also played by those who are professional soldiers and political leaders. Despite eRepublik currently-limited battles module, there are some interesting macro and micro strategies that would ensure military victories and security of key resources/regions. I have not seen any examples in FRoSEA yet, considering we are peace-loving people. Elsewhere, various battle-strategies have been planned, based on an excellent knowledge of the game mechanics.


11. Anti-RL character
It was found that many of us tend to be very different in eWorld that we are in RL. If we are democrats in RL, we might support a socialist party. in RL, EIndonesia is non an agressive expansionist, but in RL, they are. In RL, i don't tend to be so political/vocal- but in eWorld, i am. etc etc. Thus, i call these "anti-RL" character. We will play the role we cannot be in RL. Example: think about yourself.

12. Sleeping soliders/partners/workers/citizens
Lastly, this is the role many people tend to adopt when they are bored or busy with RL issues. It involves two-clicking your way through days in eRepublik. Working and saving monies/golds for companies/organisation/media etc. Investing into joint ventures that are managed by active and good entrepreneurs. Go to battle as instructed by the generals and professional soldiers. Vote whenever the election is around. This sort of character is not encouraged, and all newbies within this categories should choose a character that they like immediately.

That are some of the 12 types of characters and roles that i can observe in my short life here in eWorld. So, what are you in this new World? Decide for yourself your destiny!

Carr De Vaux
Editor-in-chief of Chronicles of Democracy - Viva
Deputy Minister of Education and Social
Congressman of Penisular Malaysia
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