[CHARTICLE] How to Play eRep in Moderation
Chutley
How to Play eRepublik in Moderation
As many of you know (or at least now realize), I was away from eRepublik for a few weeks. As fewer, though still some, remember, it all started with a shout which rea
😛“Back Monday.”
First of all – in my defense – I never specified which Monday. Granted, I eventually came back on a Thursday, but shut the hell up.
Why the somewhat extended hiatus, you may ask? Well – like many of you (or at least will soon understand), I was spending a little too much time on eRepublik. Not necessarily on the site, but I thought about it a little too much, whether I was at the gym, out with friends, or watching a movie and thinking about how much it explains the phenomenon that is eRepublik and its citizens.
My leave, albeit relatively brief, has showed me that our little game is best served with a healthy dose of moderation. Addiction of any kind is usually bad (unless, I suppose, it’s to being productive with your life), so I’ve provided you with 10 suggestions for how not to lose yourself in this fake world.
1. If you don’t want to do something someone else tells you to do, don’t do it
eRepublik should never be a chore. Once you treat it as such, enjoyment goes down, stress levels go up, and addiction is severely bolstered by virtue of loyalty.
2. If you write articles (and I sincerely hope you do), don’t care about votes or subscriber numbers.
Umm, yeah, I'll admit it: I do that…big time. And goddamn if I don't want that first media mogul thingy. The result is that I check my article via my phone incessantly to see what type of response I’m getting. This confuses me to no end. I get enough self-satisfaction and ego boosting opportunities in real life to not care about how many people have enjoyed my work. I mean, I do care, but I shouldn’t care enough that I whip out my phone at dinner to take a quick gander.
3. Don’t run for President.
I mean, do it if you really want to, I guess; but I’ve heard tell that previous PotUS’s have spent as many as 15 hours per day in front of their computers. And if you do do that for a month, do yourself a favor and step away from the game for a few weeks (or at least decrease your involvement). In fact, everyone should take a mandatory break at least once per month. How about right after you get a hard worker medal. You won't ruin your streak and your (real) health will improve.
4. If you wake up and realize you just had a dream about eRepublik, it is imperative that you take at least three days off from the game
I don’t care if that means you lose out on your hard worker medal – if you’re dreaming about a text-based computer game, you don’t deserve any rewards, real or fake.
5. Don’t join more than 2 IRC chat rooms at a time
That’s just too many people. Bots do that. Real people shouldn’t.
6. Don’t buy gold
Just… don’t buy gold.
7. Spend significantly less time caring about changes to eRepublik
A few things happen when you complain:
* You wait for feedback, from users or Admins, and rarely get it so you get even more pissed.
* You wait with undeserved bated breath for articles that explain or, worse, justify the new changes. Then you read every single one of them.
* You debate with other people.
Take a step back and you’ll realize you don’t actually give a damn about any of it.
6. Unless you absolutely have to, don’t post in the damn eUSA forum.
Most people hate it anyway and, in my experience, 80% of posts just make fun of other people.
9. If you use terms like faggot or old fgt or just plain old fgt, stop.
This shows that you’ve either lost touch with real life etiquette or that you’re a homophobe. Invent a new term. I don’t care what it is as long as you wouldn’t hesitate to say it in public. (Real public.)
10. Don’t read my articles carefully enough to realize that I just wrote “6” instead of “8.” Also, my list is actually going to include 12 items. Don’t be bothered about that either.
Skimming is fine. There are too many articles to read them all. Don’t worry, I won’t be offended.
11. Don’t ever, ever see a celebrity and think of the eRepublik person who uses that avatar.
For instance, I’m not actually in any of the Geico ads. That’s an actor, not someone who wastes time writing articles on eRepublik.
12. This was mostly just to prove item 10. But, I’ll say this: don’t ever, ever, ever disagree with anything I say.
I’m always right. Let’s just leave it at that.
Have suggestions of your own? Let me hear them. Disagree with anything I said? Review item 12.
With moderate love,
Chutley
P.S. Thanks to Sozo for the cool new header.
Comments
Also, don't care about being "first"
2-Click approved!
Addicted. To be or not to be?
"I don’t care if that means you lose out on your hard worker medal – if you’re dreaming about a text-based computer game, you don’t deserve any rewards, real or fake."
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA
I never heard about dreams about eRepublik. I hardly recommend psychiatric help in this case. =O
feedbackless comment designed not to stimulate any interest
Haha, I didn't even realize that you put a 6 instead of an 8 untill you mentioned it. Good read and good advice for those who need it.
U r right!
I had a dream that I was buying gold off the money market for $25.34 a few days ago. I have no idea why, since I haven't messed with the money market in months. And yes, it was precisely that expensive. I was happy, cause it was a steal. XD
I buy gold to give it away 😨
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/ultimate-giveaway-1841415/1/20
12. This was mostly just to prove item 10. But, I’ll say this: don’t ever, ever, ever disagree with anything I say.
I’m always right. Let’s just leave it at that.
That's suspicious, I think you have Plato's virus...
I am actually Isiah Mustafa.
Night vision top hat!
I will just stick to rule 1 and won't do what the rest of them suggest. nice article thou!
Voted!
Agree with 7 and 10 but uhh
5. Don’t join more than 2 IRC chat rooms at a time
I break that one big time 😉
I think about you in the shower.
I agree with Paul. And number 6. (And Soren.)
jaja good one
Wait, it's NOT you the Geico ads?
Really nice to see you in action again, even in moderation. o/
Heaven help the perfectionist and / or the person who suffers from OCD if they become involved with these types of games. I'm going to take some of your steps to heart.
Speaking of Heaven... everyone leave your computers tonight, forget about eRep and go outside to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. It's scheduled to peak tonight, all night and into the dawn. Promises to be a beautiful show so go ahead and indulge yourself, no moderation necessary. \******/
LOL I'm so glad you are back
o7
point 6 can get you banned, y'know.
*thumbs up!*
you get a vote just for making me laugh
i've been carefully reading this article for 15 hours while stressing about my erep chores and waiting for the admins to respond to my proposals fgt...
srsly, great article, though I don't agree completely on all counts (no5 most of all, but I am for moderation in that regard also)...
and I don't usually do this, but I think you'll appreciate my article (fresh off the press) http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/new-missions-suggestion-to-admins-1841544/1/20
nice
I guess I'm addicted... I am troubled there were more than 10 items.
I'm just addicted i admit it
I think am addicted to charticles.
haha.. and yes as I was just starting to read #10 and noticed more after the thought came to my mind.. #?? Don't add more items to your article then originally intended.. good fun and a good read err (skim?) 🙂
hmmm...
commies of the world you are welcome in eBolivia
best article ever.And I don't read many.
v + s
nice
Get off your damn phone and return to your breakfast.
nice
So agree, especially #8.
Third vote for #6
I failed at the 6th one... i buy gold a lot , well , not that much but today i wanted to fight more but i couldnt because the maximun i can recover is 200 , so i bought some gold and made all the shit i needed to do to upgrade my town stuff , and then recover 300 , i went fo fight again , in 5 seconds those 100 left were 0 , and i felt incredibly stupid , and wanted to buy more to upgrade it again...
Atleast i got an achievement : Stupid consumer
We missed you. I cried when you left. 😨