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[Hello Ladies and Gentlemen I welcome you to the Issue 9/23 of the fedPress, we here at the media department hope you enjoy it, so strap in and get ready for some NEWS!!!! and fun and games, when we can be bothered... ]
by: Slybabymichele

My name is Slybabymichele, I am a new member of Shield and honored to be a member of the Hammer program.

The Hammer program has been described as a strength training program for new players, designed to support the next generation of Shield agents. To some Shield might be just an idea of quick gold and easy upgrades. To others it is a place grow; learn with others that have been here longer. I would quickly learn things about the game that I would not have been able to pick up on my own.

My experience of Erepublik for the first two months was a somewhat enjoyable time. I thought I knew what I was getting into and would be able to progress and work myself up playing as just a solo player. As the weeks passed on I realized that I would not be able to grow at the pace that I once thought I would have. If I continued this solo path I would most likely end up quitting the game. So I made a conscious decision to not go at this alone. But who would I join up with?

I decided to join Shield before even learning about Hammer program. I had already decided that I would join the Federalist Party and would try to gain a seat in congress sometime in future after learning more about the game. Once I joined both Fed and Shield I learned that I would be able grow here and be of some use even being new to the game and more so in the future.

Upon joining I tried to find where I could be useful as I learned more about the game. This would lead me start working for the fun department as a staff member. My activity in the fun department and forums would soon have me being offered another job as a quarter-master for the Hammer program. This was a job I would not have thought I would have been offered until much later. I’m not sure where my next responsibilities will lead me, but I hope to be able to do my best at whatever comes my way.

The Hammer program offers much for those who are willing to put forth the effort to help themselves and the MU. I am so glad to be part of it. I just hope to be a guide to future initiates of shield and the Hammer program as well as being there for the agents working hard. All of this will take time as I grow as a player. The Hammer initiates are truly the kings in this game of chess waiting to become more powerful pieces to help guide the next kings to victory.

Link for Donations:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/economy/donate-money/8416260
by dk3dknight

dk3dknight here and I got together with Kevin Sheridan in the storied Fed Library since he had some exciting things to reveal about the No Fed Left Behind Program.

dk: First off Kevin lets start with a introduction. Tell us about yourself.
Kevin: I've been P/H all of my short eLife, aside from running NFLB, I', also the director of Fedex and SHIELD's hammer program. Recently, I've also taken over as deputy for the DoI.

dk: What is No Fed Left Behind?
Kevin: NFLB is a supply program with a twist. It basically hands out food and weapons to young players, with Feds getting the best supplies. It has four goals: helping out young players, encouraging party activity, strengthening the relationship between Feds and their party, and finally, bridging the online game and the meta-game, nothing makes me happier than seeing an in-game Fed post in the forum for the first time because of a NFLB mission.

dk: What are the strengths of NFLB?
Kevin: It's easy to use and brings you the quick win, you don't have to be a very active Fed to enjoy its advantages.

dk: I've heard rumors about missions can you go into more detail with us regarding that.
Kevin: NFLB is an outreach program, we'll get to you. If you're under lvl 36, expect our PMs. From there it's quite intuitive, and we're here to help,

dk: What are the future plans of the NFLB program?
Kevin: What are the future plans for NFLB you ask? Well, sometimes I have crazy dreams about NFLB being a Fed equivalent to Shield's Hammer. Taking young players through a series of activities in order to teach them about the meta-game and the party, trying to push them towards political and media modules the same way Hammer promotes their military gaming experience. Sadly, young Feds activity levels can't justify such an effort these days.
Aside from that, I'd be happy to receive any suggestion about NFLB or mission ideas…

Thanks for joining us Kevin!

by ScottCoyleSr
Welcome to the newest Edition of the Fun Departments Status Update. We have recently given out $1,100cc in last weeks Lucky Lotto and in two straight weeks gave out two Jackpots. For those unaware I recently introduced a new Super Jackpot concept to LL where in addition to the traditional Jackpot of a winner number in the center of a straight you can win an growing amount; currently the amount is $400cc, two weeks ago dk3dknight won the first ever Super Jackpot and this last week Sniper80 was the 3rd winner of the traditional Jackpot.

We also added two new members to the Fun Department, everybody welcome the return of dk3dknight to the department and although new to the department Trekker has always been a forum staple, both will be advisor's and acting Deputy until a new full time Deputy has been chosen. Speaking of which if you are interested in the position please message me with a reason as to why you would want the position and why you would be a good choice.

We expect to have some exciting new contest's; well restarted prior contests, to be released by the end of the week. We are looking at a goal by the end of the month to have a new Game / Contest or Event started day of the week but seeing as how we are not there yet if you come up with an valid ( conforming to the eRepublik TOS ) you will be entered into a chance at winning $200cc! So keep the idea's coming we love to hear from you!

Here is the current list of activities we are currently running ...

A special thanks goes out to:

dk3dknight
Director of Media / Former Long Time Fun Zone Director and now current Adviser / Temporary Co-Deputy Director of the Fun Department

Trekker Tlumac
Director of Retention / SHIELD Quarter Master General / Fun Department Adviser and Temporary Co-Deputy Director

Evil Elvis
Co-Director of the FBI ( Forum Security ) / Co-Lead Web Team / SHIELD Graphics Team

... and every member of the Federalist Party and SHIELD without all of your efforts we would not only not being the largest eUSA Political Party but also nothing at all. Thanks as always and remember if you got a Game / Contest or Event idea we will be very happy to hear it.


by nickbergman


by dk3dknight
Well folks, WookyJack and Mazzycat joined us for a special segment on 9/21 edition of FedRadio.
WookyJack revealed his diabolical plans and gave special thanks to all the Feds in his cabinet and that have helped him along the way. Then Trekker and Apollo221 came in and we talked shop. Trekker went through his plans for the retention department, and its future. Apollo221 talked about his presidency and some of the difficulties that party presidents face. Scotty Coyle dropped some knowledge about the Fun Department, several new games and his map to a successful department.

You can check the latest episode of fedRadio by going to http://tobtr.com/s/6931471 or on the
forums in the newly minted FedRadio City Music Hall at http://fedparty.forumotion.com/t6339-fed-talk-radio-episode-124-sad

Have a active lifestyle don't have time to sit and listen, take fedRadio to go..
http://tinyurl.com/Episode124-SAD-mp3

We hope you enjoy the programming, we air every Sunday from 10pm (Central) 8pm (Pacific) 11pm (Eastern) for 30 minutes with a additional 15 minute aftershow, though you will need to either call in or check the archives to listen to the aftershow. This has been your fearless Director and radio host dk3dknight.


Hello folks, nickbergman long time Media Director sat down with me over some Applejacks for a special interview, I figured he had interviewed so many people that maybe its his turn to be interviewed for once.

dk: Howdy nickbergman
NB: How's it going Bro DiMaggio
dk: Very good

dk: Im actually going to interview a member of leadership every paper but I kinda want to do a special one first with you, you've been media director for a long time and I think very few people have gotten the chance to know you
NB: Sounds good

dk: What brought you the media department?
NB: WookyJack actually.
dk: How did that happen?
NB: Well I just started writing stuff in my own paper after a generous donation from IndexInfinity
dk: And den....
NB:I got noticed by WookyJack and asked to start contributing to Fed Press then eventually was asked to contribute to WHPR. After a while WookyJack asked me to be his deputy for media. After he moved onward and upward I took over(as director) during Apollo's tenure as PP, there was a brief time with A^2 at the helm between Wookyjack and myself, but I wasn't sure I wanted the responsibility.

dk: What has been the most fun as Media Director?
NB: Interviewing people... just about anyone. It's fun coming up with the questions, being creative and drawing out people's personalities showing the attraction and fun we have together in the Federalist party and why we are the #1 Party, the attraction of the party that is. I mean we are an attractive bunch don't get me wrong...

dk: What is one thing in media you wish you could change?
NB: People's hesitancy to get involved with it People shy away from it because they don't think they can write well or have spelling and grammar issues, but that's what the directors and deputy directors are for. Also Vote Buying I wish it wasn't the evil necessity it is
dk: (AMEN)

dk: So what are your plans for the future? Party President Run? Country President Run?
NB: I've delved into national politics with congress, and that's about as far as I think I'd like to go down that road, but PP run could be an eventuality I might be ok with. We'll see I kinda like doing other things, but hey another medal would be ok too.

dk: Well thank you for joining us and I hope to live up to the many great directors that have come before me.
NB: I'm sure you will and like always I'll be here to help and support you and anyone
else that would like to get involved in media or anywhere else in the party, everone needs to write some P/H stuff.

Thanks Nick for joining us.

We want to introduce our new policy for choosing who we interview we call it
Toss a Pizza at a Guest, check out this link to find out how this is going to work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODD1MiNjLMI