The Future of eIreland
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by Tomas O'Se
I can't be the only one who is excited by what is going on in North America at the moment. We all claim that it's global stability and a peaceful solution that we all crave but let's face it. We want blood. The most exciting days I have had on eRepublik have been the violent ones. The ones of upset, upheaval and unrest. Do you remember when we thought the Brits were going to invade the Shannon? That day was f**king mayhem! It was terrifying, it was thrilling but most importantly, it was fun.
Be we aren't involved in this latest conflict. To which my initial reaction was a sigh of relief. We were panicked enough about the brits invading, imagine the might of PEACE or the US pitching up at our front door! But neutrality has a cost. A major one. One that I think is being underplayed.
Our war games with the USA have stopped. And I don't think they can continue again until the USA is in a more secure position. This stops us gaining fighting points and hospital heath. It also makes us a darn sight less interesting to immigrants. Those wars games were brilliant but I fear that without them, we will find it very hard either attract existing citizens or keep new and growing ones.
I personally am now sorely tempted to go and fight in North America. The fun, health and experience I would enjoy are hard to ignore. But I love living in eIreland. We have a much more cosey feel than some of the bigger nations. eIreland is a community. What am I going to do?
And more importantly, what are we going to do? Is there anyone we could wargame with? Or could we join one of the sides? Take the risk of annihilation and just do it for the craic? I think we need to think very carefully about our next step because choosing wrong here could prove disastrous for eIreland.
I want to hear what you think! Please leave a comment! (But be nice as this is my first article...)
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Just voted for myself...
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For the time being, I think we should be more concerned with our continued sovereignty and safety. War games are fun and all but lets just wait for the outcome of this war.
''Take the risk of annihilation and just do it for the craic''
As much fun as the wargames are I think that not many would oblige us atm and we have to think abour our security. Boring but neccessary. 🙁
Joined a while back and read a load one night. Back doing the same now and your train of thought is where I have ended up both times.
Voted, published my first article today as well but not much response. The thought of the US getting overrun in this game is hilarious, especially after they all went ballistic when the UK started wargames with them.
I'm thinking of setting up a weapons company in Italy or another peace country so I can work and fight as much as I want. Anyone want to join me?
Agreed, I myself will likely go to fight unless eIreland takes a side..
@Eamon_de Valera and Darragh O Faolain: One of the points I made was that war games are more than fun. They bring health and experience for our citizens and stimulate the weapons maufacturing industry, creating trade opportunities and jobs.
@Everyone: Thanks for your comments! Your feedback is very welcome 🙂
invade Northern Ireland!! FECK THE BRITS!
@elementor: WTF?
elementor? you naughty little spirit. such a mood change from this morning.
Tomas, you're right, and I'm more of a gun-bunny than most, and itchin', as are most of my army. I may have to chain Flynn to the floor.
But with my sensible head firmly on, I CHOOSE EAMON.
well it would be 'jolly good' fun if we got into war wit de brits ever1 is sayin leave RL issues out its just a game so you should all treat it like one and just invade the piece of land thats closest to us oh wait no ATTACHED TO US!!! damn them english with there queen and long ranged hunds. feckin scally wags the lot of em.
nice article tomas
RL sentiments tug at my heart and I may lack the depth of ehistorical reference to make a good case one way or the other; Be that as it may, I don't think that standing on the sidelines helps with the cause of long-term prospects for eIreland sovereignty and safety. Carefully pick a side, and let's kick some ashes!
I would think that we'd have a much better chance of securing our eterritories from invasion/subsequent loss with the assistance of allies with comparable or better means, particularly if we show an inclination to side with said allies at the outbreak of hostilities.