Unstoppable
Gnilraps
EZC Journal
Day 1,606 of the New World
13 April 2012
Sometimes even the strangest idea can start a movement...
Take 3 minutes to watch this video:
Unstoppable
The dude in the beginning of the video was so... weird... that there are actually multiple postings of this on youtube from a variety of different angles. In other words, while that guy was off doing his own crazy thing, everyone around him thought he was bizarre enough to grab the smartphone and start recording.
But something interesting happens. Another dude appears.
Then another dude.
Then like two more.
Then like five more.
And within a minute and a half, people are literally RUNNING to join in.
What started out looking like a bad acid trip for some random loner turned into a massive dance party.
What does it take to start a movement?
The guy at Sasquatch 2009 (watch the video) was not the best dancer, didn't have very good rhythm, fell down a few times, and (if you watch the long version) had to endure a bit of mockery and some early failures.
But that dude was COMMITTED. Nothing was going to stop him.
And that dude was UNIQUE. Nobody else on that hill was even close.
And that dude was SUCCESSFUL. Eventually, the mob was so big that you can't even discern him.
And that is what it takes to start a movement:
Commitment
Individuality
and Success
Easy Company Militia is on the cutting edge of doing all three.
There are L O N G T I M E members like Sozo, Heero Blaze, and LordBryant.
There are behind-the-scenes benefactors like ballmonkey, WintersFury1, Greene12, and a growing list of resource donators.
There are hard core devotees like We.The.People, R.W. Reagan, Spartanpwnr007, and Slade Cash.
There is the XO and Lead Quartermaster Neron Trocki and his team of QM beasts: stewy, heysenberg, Malarkey83, Matthew Hall, randomjacker, SempreNox, and Mr. BoobooKittybottoms.
Commitment is STANDARD ISSUE.
One thing EZC is NOT is an exclusive hang-out for the Federalist Party.
We have absolutely NO prejudice against any political party. While it is true that we are often the target of potshots from other people who do have a political agenda, our only agenda is to become the finest all-around Militia in eRepublik.
One of our current XO's is a member of the USMJ Party. We are promoting several non-Federalists to Captain this month. The ONLY job in the unit that is open only to a Federalist is my job, the Commander post. It is a matter of policy for us to promote without prejudice for any other position.
That is why we have defended our members against political assaults no matter who they are.
When Dutch Marley came under fire from his Political enemies, we were asked to boot him from EZC.
WE DID NOT.
When (now dead) Athanaric was ostracized for his outspoken criticism of his former MU, EZC welcomed him in.
...and there have been others.
Our Uniqueness also includes innovators and leaders:
We're proud to have entrepreneur and businessman CLOYD WALLIS among our ranks whose Wallis Stock Exchange is a very unique opportunity for all.
We are proud of our own Leos111 whose Lion Loans continues to benefit many.
And another facet of our Uniqueness is our game-friendly policy of making life simple for our soldiers. While we have our own IRC rooms, we do not require IRC. While we have our own forum (graciously hosted by the Federalist Party), we do not require Forum participation. The only non-eRepublik clicks we require are our GDoc supply request. Everything else can be done (and is done) ingame. Nice, huh? There is no other major Military Unit that can say this.
Individuality is STANDARD ISSUE.
As recently as last October, Easy Company was the 12th ranked MU in the country, our daily rations were a matter of Q2 guns and some scraps of bread, and our membership was at 65 and waning.
So when I was asked to lead this unit, I made the commitment to eschew mediocrity. Success was our only future.
In the intervening months, we have climbed near to the top of the ranks. Only the wildly successful USARMY, an MU which sports over 1700 members, is ranked above us in daily kills (EZC has achieved #2 status in 3 of the past 4 days and is trending upwards).
But EZC is not just about high kill numbers.
Since becoming CO, I have achieved Legendary Force status and am half way to my first *.
ballmonkey is World Class Force *** and about 2 days from Legendary Force.
Angelini is World Class Force ** and climbing steadily.
jmarsh98 is a World Class Force* and will have ** within 3 days of this writing.
But Easy Company does not simply measure success by having Tanks. We think that Success is about MAKING tanks. And at EZC we are as welcoming to brand new players as we are grizzled Veterans. Just look at our impressive mix:
10% of our Soldiers are National Force or better.
10% of our Soldiers are Lieutennant or lower.
And our standard issue 16 Q6 tanks is the same for everyone (provided they work in commune and wear an EZC uniform. We provide Q5 tanks for non-uniformed commune workers).
But perhaps the most exciting success story in Easy Company right now is our Heavy Armour Division (HAD).
Led by HAD XO RsAD, the Easy Company HAD is a rewards-based "unit" comprised of any regular member who on any day makes 50 or more kills. The reward for achieving HAD status is 10 extra Q6 tanks.
A HAD Elite designation is achieved by those who kill 75 or more in a single day. Another 10 Q6 tanks go to HAD Elite. Yes, 36 Tanks.
And each day our HAD Elite Champion earns an additional 10 Q6 tanks.
This means, for instance, that yesterday's HAD Elite Champion was
Yoon Fow who made 140 kills and received 46 Q6 tanks as daily supply.
We do this every. single. day.
Success is STANDARD ISSUE.
Yes, I admit, Easy Company is not the McDonalds of Military Units in eRepublik.
To the haters, we sometimes look a little bit like that dude dancing on the hillside.
But to everyone else, and especially to those interested in playing eRepublik with people who are polite, fun, and dedicated... to those who are interested in COMMITMENT, INDIVIDUALITY, and SUCCESS... Easy Company is simply the
BEST DAMNED MILITIA IN THIS GAME,
and we're gonna be UNSTOPPABLE.
Send me a message if you are interested.
Send anyone in EZC a message if you are interested.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled clicking
Comments
Unstoppable is STANDARD ISSUE
Voted! Nice video!
Yes.
i thinked i was going to see this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWxBrI0g1kE
Boss article!
EZC won't be pushed around by political bullies! Thanks for giving a guy a chance.
Gnilraps setup a fantastic MU. Keep up the great work!
Best Damn Military Unit in the Game
How did you guys get the video of me dancing?
Very nice article.
Best Damn Military Unit in the Game
EZC FTW
\o/
true story 😁
Even tho I have seemed to be forgotten in the article imo it Rocks!
I'm Leos111 and I approve this article SO HARD.
Unstoppable.
Nice article,
agreed++
Great article, great commander, unstoppable MU!
EZC forever!
I am so anxious to meet my new mates! From 15th of April I will be an EZC! 🙂
Nice work, RsAD
o7
owls will be No2 in a few days
o7
Gnilraps...I love ya man...you have set the bar high and have challenged the Sons of Liberty and all future militias to met some very high standards...love when some one throws the gauntlet down....
VOTED
I knew I chose correctly the first day. Neron really helped me out at the beginning. Now I try to return the favor whenever I can.
EZC \o/
\o
Epic MU is epic.
Great job EZ.
EZC is the only reason I stuck with the game. thank you guys for making it fun. EZC FTW!
v,s
huuurahhh
EZ makes me hard.
This makes me so proud to say that I have been with EZC since my first day! :3
EZC for life, even though I don't even live here.
Terrific read! The HAD idea is truly innovative.
Unstoppable! EZ o7
EZC kicked me out 😃
Vote
Well done guys!
vVv
only reasons for a kick in EZC ( directed ar MickeySNR) :
inactivity ( not a single kill in over 10 days )
OR
you were mean/rude to someone, and we dont like conflicts in the MU so we sent you on your way
you can feel free to rejoin us, just don't attack people, and ATTACK enemies
can't be any simpler
EZC FTW
voted
Good way to do business IMO
liked your article: vote and sub
I thought that this was going to be about Dan Wang.
Article was enough to make me quit my current MU and apply for the ranks of EZC ... nicely put Gnilraps 🙂
Well written article, and awesome dance video. Voted, subbed, and shared the vid on Facebook.
+1
Liked the video. Made me laugh. Nice to see. Voted Subbed.
Can someone share the Dan Wang joke? I missed out on it.
EZC kick ass.
There is nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
Thank you for your continuing commitment to the United States.
I thought that this was going to be about Dan Wang.
x2