5 Pillars of Wisdom - Fight Smart

Day 1,493, 02:02 Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom by eUK Home Office


Dear eUK

As we approach yet another congressional election, we face such a precarious scenario not encountered by us in such a long time. As we lay facing an enemy with an enormous level of damage to waste, we encounter the scenario of being wiped for the very first time in our existence.

On the battlefields, we face both friends and foes of old, who are determined to strike a deadly blow to our core. But all is not lost, and by working together and using strategy, we can overcome these great odds. To help, we have compiled this guide.



1. Communication is key

There are plenty of resources scattered across our media and forums to help you fight smart. These can range from our nation's MoD updating their articles both on our national forums and the Armed Forces newspaper (for which I wholeheartedly recommend you subscribe to).

But even contacting a senior member of cabinet (such as myself can go such a long way, and allows you to make sure that for every hit you make, you are making a real contribution to the war effort.


2. Join a Military Unit

This is probably one of the best decision any citizen can make ever. A military unit allows our nation to coordinate our damage with a large number of players, to ensure that victory can come even against the mightiest of foes. MUs can range from official armed forces to those organised by political parties, so even if you don't want to work for your supplies, you can still contribute to the war effort and get rewarded for doing so.

Also, for every 25 enemy soldiers destroyed in battle, you gain yourself an extra candy bar and bazooka. And when these are used effectively, you can make a lot of difference to one of our priority battles (and what's sweeter than that of victory?)


3. Grab all the free stuff that you can

In a war as important as this, funding the cost of battle is a necessity. Therefore, if you are committed to the cause but are struggling to finance it, then claiming for some free stuff won't go amiss.

The resources currently available to be claimed are:

The Food Shelter - This initiative is brand new, and definitely worth exploiting claiming for yourself. By simply signing up to the forum and posting your in-game citizen profile link here allows you to claim 300 health per day, until the stockpile has all gone. Good, eh?

The Unity Welcome Basket, ESO Soup Kitchen & UKRP Welcome Provisions - The one of many political initiatives by our generous political parties, TUP and UKRP are offering free items to all citizens, no matter their political affiliation to claim 300 health (50 Q3 food), with ESO offering 100 health to anyone under the level of 20 for free! And as there are (almost) no strings attached, you might as well make the most of it.

Extra provisions means extra damage For all those looking to remain self sufficient during this troublesome wars, the eUK Ministry of Finance are offering any players with two or less constructed buildings (excluding those provided to you by the eRepublik Administration) grants to build your very own WRM buildings.

And on top of that, they are even offering to subsidise the cost of upgrading your Town Hall (of which every upgrade allows you to hold an extra 100 health).

For more information and programme criterias, please check out the forum threads here (for WRM buildings) and here (town hall grant).

Other initiatives that are on offer on the forum include free tanks and health for joining the Bobloist faith, and money and food from King Woldy so get in there and claim, claim, claim!



4. Fight wisely

It is often thought that if a tank is fighting it out tooth and nail in a battle, then we should follow suit. Do not fall for this trap! They are often fighting for Gold and Battle Heroes, mainly for the means that they are able to.

So, before fighting, heed these steps and make sure you that:

a) - PM your commander (if you are in a Military Unit), or track down someone you know with a knack for military strategy, that you know is online.
b) - Friend request Thomas765 (our president) and fight in priority battles that he shouts (you can view these by checking your friends shouts)
c) - If you see a member of the eUK Armed Forces command online, badger them until they can tell you where to fight. As the strategic minds behind our battles, they will know where your damage can make the biggest contribution.

But if all these options are unavailable, then just fight smart. Remember, your damage could turn the tide of a battle more with a wall of 49% than that of 40%.


5. Join the Armed Forces

It may seem that we are cramming it down your throats, but joining the UK Armed Forces is probably the best thing that you can do. Alongside guaranteeing yourself some of the best supplies that can be found in the eUnited Kingdom, but you also gain access to the official orders of our nation. So, whenever you fight, you know you are fighting smart.

For more information, please check out either #MoD on IRC (Rizon Server), this thread on our forum or simply just fill out this form to sign up for our national army.



I hope you enjoyed

For King & Country

McAfee01
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Guest Writer MoHA Media Department