Say something or let it go

Day 2,202, 13:14 Published in Switzerland Switzerland by Dan/naD Wilshire


The Introduction

I always struggle when it comes to writing. Whenever I write my perceived level of intelligence falls due to my inability to put across what I actually mean. A couple years ago, I could write a thousand word article within an hour, however now it takes hours, sometimes days to write articles. Ideas just do not seem to have the desire to be recreated on the page in a satisfactory manner. Maybe my problem isn’t my ability to write, maybe it’s the seriousness involved when it comes to writing an article. Have I lost track of what a game really is?

This question has festered for a while, so I took it upon myself to find out what a game really means. As a noun, a game is an activity that one engages in for amusement. In this case, I do not believe I can call eRepublik a game, at least not for the past couple of years.

The game may be changing. But the people in charge are staying the same.

The conspiracy of intelligence



Every month, candidates come forward offering the same programs, whether they are that of their opponents, or those of past Presidents. This cycle allows for the perception of change due to the many ways that an idea can be presented. This is the problem with Swiss politics, even global politics. With low levels of activity, the same people coming back to fulfil their positions, we are left with the same outcome each month.

Disappointingly the illusion of choice is still prevalent. The choice will not be based upon policies; however it will be based on the candidates themselves. With such little complexity in the game, the policy objectives of the candidates are limited. What I write will just be a reiteration of what I wrote last month as will my opponents articles.

While I have been sitting at the cross road between rewriting, radicalisation and the alternative campaign my understanding of the architecture behind choice has been revisited. Is the flashy campaign as effective as subtle nudges towards an end goal?

Therefore the reason behind running for Country President is that of faith, hope and trust. I ride with the trust of my Party President, the faith of the party members and the hopes of a boy.

Final Note

Do you have faith?
Can I win your trust?

These are my hopes.

Thank you for your time.