Is There a "Correct" Way to Play eRep?

Day 676, 19:39 • Published in Japan South Korea • by Alix Acklin


Recently I have read an abundant amount of articles about the "right" and "honorable" way to play eRep. The Theocratic Nation of South Korea has been accused of racism, apartheid, oppression, terrorism, and even genocide. Many of our opposition have called our "play" sickening, bullying, and one that has trampled on the hopes and dreams of others. We were told that we had no right to eSouth Korea and that the so-called "real Koreans" had plans of rebuilding the country. Plans that the Theocrats came in and ruined. So what! This is indeed a game. A game that benefits those that plan, organize, use strategy, and follow through.

The truth is that there never was a PTO in eSouth Korea last month as many have lead the New World to believe. A simple fact is that a government must be in place in order to politically take over the country. There was no Congress, and as a new land just released from eJapan, everyone in the eWorld had the right to move to eSouth Korea and become a Citizen. This is how eRepublik works. The Theocrats won the election because we jumped on the opportunity and were more organized than the other contending group vying for control of the country. This isn't a PTO, it is better game play. We "cared" more about that region than anyone else in this game. Knowing the rules of the game, eJapan needed to be more prepared in releasing the region if they wished for it to be run their way. Instead, they were an ill prepared nation, and their plans were crushed by our strategy. They speak of this "true Korean" community that we ruined. The fact is that the "true" Korean now is a Theocrat. This isn't RL, and we rewrote History in this area of the world, just as eRepublik encourages citizens to do.

Following our victory in Congress, eJapan immediately declared War, then retreated, which was a bug. Considering there was only 1 region, that option should not have even been available. As this was rightfully Theocratic land, we started a RW and won. Following that a Theocrat was elected President in a Democratic election. We attempted to pursue a peace treaty, but were shot down by an overzealous eJapanese government, and War was inevitable. eJapan declared War on The Theocratic Nation of South Korea, and again eJapan lost the War to the Theocrats. In fact, when the dust settled, we had 2 regions. The aftermath consisted of the derogatory comments mentioned in the first paragraph from our opposition. In another Democratic election yesterday, the Theocrats won 75% of the Congressional seats, clearly giving us complete control of the country. We won election after election, war after war, and endured constant lies and dramatic pleas from our opponents. In the end the people spoke at the booths, and The Theocratic Nation of South Korea has officially been born and introduced to the world.

The truth of the matter is that there is no "right" or "wrong" way to play the game, as long as the game mechanics allow it. Nobody can ruin or trample the friendships that are made through this social network. However, when it comes to a region of land it is the strong and well prepared that will always prevail. To even mention the semantics of "tradition" and "rights to land" is pointless. This is a game that encourages re-writing the "tradition" that we have lived with in RL. To call us evil for successfully and tactically defeating an ill prepared nation is simply poor gamesmanship. If from the start you accepted that first defeat, and planned an effective counter maneuver, perhaps things would be different. Instead the non Theocrats chose to cry and declare us an evil, genocidal, terrorist group. Now they are left with almost no way of overthrowing us unless they dare to attempt military action.

Soon the world will see that the Theocratic system is one that encourages friendship, hard work, strategy, economic progress, and most importantly, Military strength. What was seen in eSwitzerland was only the tip of the iceberg. Nothing is just handed to you in this game. We worked hard to get where we are, and we will become a prosperous nation because of that hard work.

We all need to realize that this is indeed a Game. Nobody has to like the way, or agree with the way any other citizen decides to play the game. Choose your role and play accordingly. If you wish to be someone that opposes the Theocrats, be that. However, don't do it by telling us that we "play" the game wrong. We obviously have proven that we play the game just fine. We can't take away any of your social interaction, we can only make your game play more active and more challenging.

When you log in to the game, do it to have fun. This is the New World and RL tradition has no room here. Live a new life. Experience new things.
Re-write History, don't live the same one we all already know and live on a daily basis.