[PN] Interview with... CrispyDragon

Day 2,742, 12:31 Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom by Pannonian Nomad

Hi everyone.

For my next interview I have chosen the strongest player from my party and he is called CrispyDragon. (OK, there is this guy D..C, but Crispy has been in the party for a long time.)


So here is what he has to say...

1. Tell us a few words about your real life self.

- I'm a family man with a very strong work ethic. I try to be fair, balanced and I am always looking for ways to do things more efficiently, or more effectively.I aim to be a good role model and inspire others to reach their potential. This has led to times where I get in trouble for doing the wrong thing for the right reasons.

2. About eRepublik CrispyDragon.

- My online persona is very much like an echo of myself off of eRepublik. I always try to present a balanced viewpoint and I am always trying to consider the other person's opinion. I'm not afraid to admit when I am wrong, nor am I shy when it comes to fighting for something I believe in. This is true inside my own party, The UKPP, or in any interaction outside of it. If anything is different it is that I take the opportunity to think twice so I have no regrets in my actions.

3. How do you see your future in eRepublik? (Any CP ambitions?)

- My future is very much with the UK, logging in every day until the servers go down. My aim is to develop the friendships outside of my Party and MU. I very much recognise that the community is shrinking and it means more needs to be done by fewer people. By reaching out to others I'm hoping that the bonds made will open up opportunities that can help benefit the UK. My ambition is to one day become CP, or even Dictator. At the moment I don't have the time to invest in such a role, however, if you suddenly see me become active on IRC it may mean the time has finally come.

4. eUK's future? (Any suggestions to the current and future governments?)

- The UK has been lucky to have had a solid Government this term. Real progress has been made and some important foundations have been laid. I am nothing, but optimistic for our future. My advice is to continue to grow our populace by foreign investment. Whether people come here to contribute economically, or militarily, the UK will only benefit.

5. eRepublik's future? (Is there light at the end of the tunnel?)

- eRepublik has a very solid membership at the moment. There are no new members, anyone new is just a multi of some sort. I predict a decline that will only slow down as time goes on. Is there anything that can be done to reverse it? Yes, plenty. Do I think the Admins want to reverse it? I very much doubt it. With this in mind my advice to everyone out there is to reach out of your comfort-zones, outside of your MU, outside of your Party, heck, even outside of your Country. The community is not what it used to be, but it is still full of fun, charismatic, interesting individuals. It just takes a bit more effort to find them.

6. Who is your favourite person in eRepublik and why?

- I have a lot of favourite people, casting my mind back to the people that originally inspired me are people like Elle Rosland, Emergy, Carlini, Justice Boomticket, pretty much old school ESO. They're all awesome because they had characteristics I like. A strong sense of integrity, a witty sense of humour and generosity that I marveled at. To this day they still have my respect.

7. Any person you dislike and why?

- I don't think there is anyone I dislike. If someone fell out of favour with me I definitely wouldn't waste time thinking about them. Dishonesty, selfishness, arrogance will all earn my ire. Those that try to weasel credit out of nothing, or manipulate facts for political gain will provoke a response from me and they will know I don't like them.

8. A few words about your military unit.

- The Royal Army Dental Corps are pound for pound the most hard-hitting, effective Military Unit the UK has ever seen, or ever will see. It's fair to say we've become quiet lately, but it is very much a case of a sleeping giant. Don't poke us, or we may just wake up.

9. A few words about your political party. (Why should people choose it before any other one?)

- The UK Progression Party is full of opinionated and innovative individuals. We always put the UK first, even above mundane party politics. We are not afraid to speak our minds, even to each other. This means we can be confident we have the most well-balanced argument as we won't just follow the party line like mindless sheep. Join UKPP if you want a strong party, we will do what is right for you, your party and your country.

10. Do you lift?

- Twice a day, just before I brush my teeth.

11. Your message to the community.

- There are fewer of us now then there was before. Appreciate the people still playing, the friends in your party, the comrades in your MU, the people you ar yet to meet. Tomorrow there may be no eRepublik, but today we all play together.

Thank you CrispyDragon for your answers o7