An eRepublik-Wide Effort - The People of the Game. Part 1: Demographics
Albert Neurath
As we approach the second year of eRepublik's existance, we can look back and see history unfold behind us. It has truly been a marvelous trip to this point, full of pitfalls, dashed hopes, alliances, occupations, and the like.
As eHistory has progressed, so have the generations of players to live it. Each generation is responsible for a little (or big) part of the history of this world. These groups are:
1. The Early Betans (Days 0-180). These men and women were the pioneers, the ones responsible for shaping the early history of the game. This time period saw the creation of the first ever central bank by Korbin King of the USA, the first war fought on the face of the eWorld, and the beginnings of some of eRepublik's longest lasting traditions. Every player born after this period owes at least a small part of their eLife to these early leaders. Although many of the Early Betans have long since retired or dropped from the face of the eWorld, some are still with us to this day. Examples of these people are Benn Dover, Durruti, and Dio Brando.
2. The Late Betans (Days 181-340). These players, more numerous and active today than the Early Betans, today make up many of the "old guard" players. The Late Beta period was, in contrast to the formative years of the early months, a time of consolidation and formation. The first global wars swept the world during this time, and the alliance structures that would eventually become ATLANTIS and PEACE were forming. Many of the customs of this period survive to this day, and famous late Betans still roam the world. Examples of these people are Scrabman, Vincent Garibaldi, and GlaDOS.
3. The Transitionals (Days 341-380). These players were those who joined up either right before or right after the release of V1. This generation of players is notable because they did not for the most part have a chance to play the game as it was in the Beta days. However, in spite of this, these players were often some of the first to become acquainted with the new rules (5/5 Supershot anyone?), and remain active in government to this day. Transitional players got the best of both worlds, as they had the guidance of most of the early Betans, while still managing to exert an imfluence on the development of later generations. Examples of Transitionals are the author, Sebahmah, and Quicksilver.
4. The Boomers (Days 381-520). This group is the group that is currently both most active in-game and most influential in politics. As the three earlier generations have faded into the background as watchers and guides, it is the Boomers who became the leaders of the countries, the declarers of the wars, and the merchants of the eWorld. This time period was an exciting one, as PEACE and ATLANTIS were by now fully formed and revved to go. This time was the time of the two great empires, Romania and Indonesia, whose wars against one another laid waste to large swaths of the world. If you are a player born after Day 620, it is probably a boomer that gave you your first guidance into this brave new world. Examples of Boomers are Woxan, Mr Woldy, and Harrison Richardson (actually Franco, an early Late Boomer, but included here for historical purposes).
5. The Rank and File (Days 521-620). As the name suggests, these players are the bread and butter of eRepublik. Growing up in a time when many of the old Betans had retired or stepped into the shadows, this generation grew up under the primary guidance of Transitionals and Boomers. This generation is in terms of numbers one of the larger ones, having been born in a time of shifting superalliances, and the runup to the Great Invasion of the United States. Rank-and-Filers were the prinary soldiers of the armies in the ongoing conflict, and shall fully take over the mantle of leadership when the Boomers finally decide to begin retiring. Although the oldest of these citizens are about 200 days old, they are still an emerging class coming to the peak of their power.
6. The Scions of War (Days 621-current). This generation, the newest and least-experienced, gains its name because they were born in a time of almost constant conflict. This time was the time of the near-destruction of the USA and other major global conflicts, and, as such, these new players were thrust into battle at an early age.
I hope you enjoyed this. Please vote and subscribe.
Albert Neurath, ex-President of Thailand.
Comments
You should add me as a boomer.
Also, please add that zammuelism was created by the boomers.
nice article
voted by early betan 🙂
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Very nice
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Cool story, bro.
I am an Early Betan, according to your article.
Voted by a Late Betan. Wewt.
Scion of War... sounds cool!
Yay, The Scions of War!
Voted by a Transitional.
Dunia Ini Takkan Berwarna Bila Tiada Merah Di Sana
VOTED!
Woohoo, I'm a Boomer! I spit meh vomit on survivors to attract the horde. ATTACK MY ZOMBABIES, ATTACK!
Albert, looks like you have so many famous readers😁
You have votes from this Boomer 😉
woo I got a mention
I'm a late Betan! Yay! I barely remember the interface of the old days now, but I recall adjusting to the new one was very annoying.
add me tooo..lol
The same as Nouveak with the Beta-V1 transition, 😛
Signed by a late Betan who just has been going in the opposite direction, or in more understandable terms, in process of becoming even more active than ever, XD
Late beta! I'd say it's a good article even if I didn't see my name in it.
An other late betan voted the article 🙂
Great read. You just received another Boomer's vote.
Vincent: Your name's in there.
On the cusp of early-beta and late-beta. Nice read.
Lol, yeah Albert. I meant that even if it were not, I would still think it's a good article.
Very well written! 🙂
I miss beta and all its modules... 🙁
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The Boomers (Days 381-520)! i think im this lol YA!
Voted by a Late Betan 😃
I was thinking about the expression 'Transitionals', because I was born after the v.1, so I never saw the beta-days. For me V.1. was the only thing that existed.
All in all, the article is well-put-together. Definitely voted.
Quicksilver
another votefrom early betan 🙂
I belong to the 5th player-generation😃
Of all the Betans, who is master?
?-)
I'm Rank and File, just barely. A few days away from a Boomer. Glad to know we shall inherit the Earth, lol
I sent the Na Fianna to defend fortress Florida. 🙂
The Scions of War
Good times. 👍
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