two years ago today ...
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by scrabman
Two years ago today I responded to an invitation to the beta version of something called eRepublik. I logged in, set up my account, and might have even bought some food. Then I said "oh, that's it?" and logged off for a few days till I got this email that if I didn't log back on and feed my citizen he would die. That was where I had my start in eRep and it has been an adventure ever since. Two months later I was in Congress ... then Party President of the largest party in the world ... and by the sixth month I was President of the largest country in the world for longest consecutive term that any President has served then or now.
To date I've served this game in a number of capacities. I've been an eUSA Forum Admin since the start of this Forum (and some before) and I've held the following political offices: 3.5 terms as eUSA Preisdent; 1 term Deputy Prime Minister of Canada; 4 terms eUSA Congress; 4 terms Canadian Parliament; 2 terms USWP Party President; and several cabinet positions such as Minister of Justice, Director of Justice, and Attorney General. Additionally I've served as a Major in the eUSA Army and was a Lieutenant and member of the CAF Elites in Canada.
Somehow I still find this game enjoyable despite that V2 sort of sucks. For me, the reason to enjoy this game is for the people. It's not about the medals, the wars, or anything else ... it's the people. That's what makes this game great. I've even met a few of them.
In two days I will be running for Congress for the 9th time and I hope that I get another chance to serve by running for a seat in FER. Thank you for all of those other opportunities ... they have made this game interesting and I've met many wonderful citizens.
I'm not going to stand around getting all long-winded ... instead I'll share some favorite articles:
- Role Play vs. Game Play
- Speedcat McNasty interviews Scrabman
- Emerick's Last Will and Testament
- My Canadian Odysssey
- A look back at my Presidency
- Scrabman speaks in podcast interview
- The many faces of eRep
- Questions and Answers with Scrabman
- Sharing the praise - building a better eUSA
- war games the 10 minute stat explosion
- Adminism and Forum Management 101
- Scrabman elected USWP interim party president
And then ... the first post:
- hello out there
Thank you.
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>V2 sort of sucks
What, you don't like customizable characters and better war?
scrab this article.
Emerick! How ironic!
Also I was doing some research for a pet project of mine recently, and saw that you endorsed Gaius to run against me for my reelection. While I defeated him handily, it still disturbs me that you could have let your udder hatred for me cloud the fact that I was the greatest president of all time.
Oh wow Emerick vs Scrabman. This takes me back to the good old days. lol
EMERICK IS GREAT!
I'm amused how scrab keeps up enough to know gagh = emerick.
I'm just giving you a hard time btw. Enjoy yourself :as😛
Happy eBirthday from eCanada
Congrats Scrabman
I warned you America. I told you, as soon as I saw he'd migrated back to the States. The Scrabman PTO is about to begin.
welcome back to America, maybe you can lead us back to the greatness we once knew, back when our President was.. oh, who was that guy.. some kinda Vulcan with big ideas and strong ideals..
Wow, happy birthday scrabman!
Just a little tale I think I should share 😉
I got an invite to early V1, played for about a week (in Turkey) then quit. Came back a month or so later when I got bored and got back into eRep, still boring though. Browsing through news I found scrabman, I sent him some messages about the game, he helped me and told me of the alliances in a neautral way even though I was not an eUS. Gave me a lot of spark to continue playing. Now, former President of Pakistan, 5-6 time congressmen, head of the Pakistani Armed Forces and respected as a senior player in Pakistan.
Thanks scrab 😉
Nice to hear from you again Policy. 🙂
Nice to see you're back from your ban and exile Henry.
Something about this game makes it hard to stay away.
"Something about this game makes it hard to stay away."
It's the eCanadians, Scrabman. You keep coming back because of the eCanadians.
Yo Scrabman! It's been a while since I've seen one of your articles in my inbox. Good luck in FER. Hope you enjoyed your stay in eCanada.
Role play vs. Game play. Your greatest article. Miss seeing ya around, Scrabbers. If you want to join the Marines, this Vice Commandant would love to have ya. 😉 Call me sometime.
Who let this guy back into the States? Wtf... thought we had a deal to keep him in Canada just like Admin is in Singapore.
String that Congressman up imo...
lol, welcome back Scrab! 😉
Scrabman can into political comeback?
Scrabman, I've been approached to run against you, but I want you to win baby... win win win!
I am glad to see you still keep your hand in Scrabman! Good luck on the 25th! Oh, and I'm still keeping your Political party warm for you here in eCanada, though it's called the Apathetic Party of Canada for the interim. 😉
Goran Thrax
Hey scrabman, remember that time you pretended that I wanted to eMarry you?????? lol
Anyway, nice to see you're still alive. Can't wait to start trolling you again.
Welcome back.
And happy birthday. It seems you were born the same day i was lol
oh god I get to play with scrabman
Scrabman PTO vs. The Military PTO
WHO WILL WIN!
I missed you scrabbers, when you run for president again you'll have to warn me so we can run against each other!
Scrabman is awesome! You need to be active again!
Sup Scrabman
Awww. My Canadian homies. It was hard to leave eCan because you guys were so awesome but some of my eUSA homies have been asking me to come back for months. Who knows, if I win I may just get active again and then watch out.
Ms. T - I've thought about the eMarines. I made it to President before I was in a position to join up and then did my part with the CAF Elites but never had the eMarine experience like Hokiehigh did. I may have to take you up on that if I can figure this new combat module out. I honestly haven't taken the time to learn it yet but certainly will if I'm back in the band. 🙂
And Kyle ... you'll always be my thwarted number 2. Seriously dude, I'm glad you're still playing. 🙂
Oh my god my eyes. I had assumed by now the skin was falling off your bones and your mummy wraps were beginning to disintegrate in the sands of time
Nice article links. A fun history review.
This could well be that needed shot in the arm for the eUS team.
Scrabman's return to an active life in the USA is a great day for our country.
scrabman!
😃
I think you should use the Spock from the J J Abrams 'Star Trek'
@alto Deraqwar- worst idea ever. New spock is way too hot for scrabman.
what the scrab is this
Goddamn I love fingerguns
How you been doing in those scrabble tournaments?
I voted this for the lulz
Scrab Ya!
Scrab Ya!
Role Play vs. Game Play was the best article I have ever read in this game. It changed my entire outlook on this game. Good luck to you.
notice the first person to comment. Obsession is putting it lightly.
I could take it or leave it
I don't know you. But you have an eNaughty word dedicated to your memory. Counts for something.
I agree with what Alee Ann said. Great to see you back.
Do you find it as funny as I do that Emerick ran away so he wouldn't have to face you? I think it's terribly amusing. ^_~
Cheers,
Max
Curious goings on fo sho.
It's almost as though Emmers knows something is up. I guess we'll see if President Krems loses the battle to prevent my return.
Time will tell ... but I have faith in our superior military. I've been thinking about joining each branch for a month at a time so that I can experience the differences and see which one is truly the best fit for me. If they will have me. Which one first?
Come to us first, Scabbers. I'll guide ya through. 🙂
I remember...
"I guess we'll see if President Krems loses the battle to prevent my return."
huh?
>notice the first person to comment. Obsession is putting it lightly.
I just got lucky obv. And if you think that 3 comments in a paper of a guy that we haven't seen for a year is obsession, then well. You're just a hater.