Welcome to Europeia!
So what the heck is Europeia anyways? Europeia is a region of NationStates that follows the principles of republicanism, meaning the officials of Europeia are elected by the people, of the people, and usually for the people.
Can I join? Of course. Of course. All you have to do is register an account. Validate said account (it should send an email to the email address you have provided, if it did not pester us about it here). Your account in the beginning will automatically be placed in the non-citizen usergroup. You can change that by applying for citizenship. The application, for security purposes, usually takes a few days to be processed by our forum administrators. But once that is done you can see it all and do it all as a full citizen of Europeia  .
So, I came here representing another region? I do not want to become a citizen. Where should I go? First you have to register an account. Then you have to validate said account (it should send an email to the email address you have provided, if it did not pester us about it here). Your account in the beginning will automatically be placed in the Non-Citizen Usergroup. Then you can apply for diplomatic masking.
What offices are there for people to be elected into? Well, first of all there are three Branches of Government. There is the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. The Executive is responsible for the day-to-day governance, the Legislative writes and manages the laws of Europeia, and the Judiciary has the Power to review laws to see if they comply with our Constitution as well as hear trials against accused citizens. The Executive is made up of the President, the Vice President and their Cabinet. The President and the Vice President are elected together every 70 days. They then nominate other citizens to fill the Cabinet Posts. Those nominated are then confirmed by the Senate. For more on the Executive click here. The Legislative is made up of the Senate and the Citizens' Assembly. The Senate is made up of a minimum of five citizens who are elected into office every 70 days, exactly 35 after the presidential elections. The Senate writes or repeals laws, confirms Ministers and Judges and can remove any elected official. The Citizens' Assembly writes pre-Legislation, which is then passed on to the Senate for approval. Members of the Assembly are not elected. Instead every citizen is automatically a Member. For more on the Legislature click here. The Judiciary is made up of the High Court, which answers legal questions and hears criminal and civil cases, looking to the laws of the Republic, both statutory and common, to render judgment. It is made up of the Chief Justice and three Associate Justices. The Justices serve for a 120-day term. Instead of being elected, they are nominated by the President and then confirmed by the Senate. For more on the Judiciary click here.
What is there for me to do in Europeia? If the game of high politics is not your cup of tea you can always just hang around doing fun things. Or if you want to put some work in, there is always the Civil Service, the Navy, and the Citizens' Assembly. As citizen, you can join the Civil Service (or CSO). The CSO assigns its Members (called Assistant Ministers or AMs) to the different Ministries to help out the Ministers. As AM you can do many things and garner great accolades. Most of the great politicians of Europeia started in the CSO. Once you become a citizen, you can also sign up to become a Sailor in our Navy, going out on raids, defending Europeia, or helping our allies defend themselves. Or, if reading and creating Law is more your speed, you can always join the Citizens' Assembly. If all of that did not sound like enough fun we have Spam Games, reasoned and less reasoned debate, Newspapers, Roleplays, and so much more.
That answers most of my immediate questions. What if I have any more? You could always check the Newcomer's Handbook to see if the answer to your question is there. It may even be in the FAQ (or Frequently Asked Questions). If neither answer your question, you can ask our admins here.
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A Newcomer's Perspective #2: Shufordbrian
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Topic Started: Apr 17 2015, 09:28 PM (61 Views)
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Writinglegend
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Apr 17 2015, 09:28 PM
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Sleepy Gleg.
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The Ministry of the Interior is proud to present... A Newcomer's Perspective Shufordbrian
Writinglegend: Hello shufordbrian. Welcome to a Newcomer's Perspective! I will be interviewing you today on your newcomer experience in Europeia. Remember, *** means that you have finished talking and are ready to move on. Are you ready?
shufordbrian: Yes, I'm ready.
Writinglegend: You joined the region around one month ago. Why did you join Europeia? What made the region stand out to you, among the other region?
shufordbrian: Well, I had originally joined another region that had sent me a recruitment telegram. And after browsing their forums and finding that nothing had been edited or posted about since January, I quickly left. I saw someone from Europeia (I believe it was Malashaan) sentme a telegram asking me to join Europeia, and after I saw how active the forums were and how in depth the government was, I applied right away.
Writinglegend: What was your first reaction to seeing our forums? Was it something you were expecting?
shufordbrian: Well you see I've played other online nation simulation games that have this kind of gameplay before. So I was already expecting ministries, radio broadcasts, etc. And when I first looked at the Europeia forums, that's exactly what I saw, so I was really pleased with that.
Writinglegend: Speaking of radio broadcasts, have you listened to any EBC Radio stuff yet? Truly interesting stuff, I would definitely recommend you do.
shufordbrian: Oh yes. Just last night I was listening to the Election Panel and wow, there's some really in-depth analysis of everything here at Europeia. I was also listening to some of Sopo's broadcasts.
Writinglegend: The Election Panel 'twas a good listen. How have you enjoyed your time in Europeia thus far?
shufordbrian: I'm loving it. I'm currently working on starting a Roleplay in the Red Light District section of the forums, and I've also joined the Ministry of Interior staff. I think I'm going to (and have already started to) fit in nicely with everyone here.
Writinglegend: Oooh. A RP. Those are always interesting. Can you drop any hints about what to expect with your RP? 
shufordbrian: It's going to take place in post-apocalyptic U.S.A. The rest well, you're just going to have to look into it when it's ready to find out. =)
Writinglegend: Sounds fun. How would you describe the environment in Europeia?
shufordbrian: From what I've seen so far, the environment is very fun-loving and light. Everyone here seems to love and appreciate what everyone else brings to the table, and has fun with the daily dealings of the region. Now that doesn't mean there aren't serious times, because I've seen that too. But generally the environment is very light and fun.
Writinglegend: If you had to make one change about Europeia, what would it be and why?
shufordbrian: If I could change anything, I probably would change the way that recruitment happens. It seems like we send hundreds of telegrams a day out to new nations.It seems like the telegrams are very general. I would change it to where recruiters actually hand-write recruitment telegrams.Yeah, it may take some time and we may not get as many telegrams off, but I believe the turnout would be better because of the telegrams' personalized.
Writinglegend: Very interesting idea. How well do you feel Europeia integrates newcomers?
shufordbrian: I feel the Civil Service Officium gives the newcomer's a good opportunity to get involved in government or something along those lines, but I feel there is almost no contact on a personal and friendly level between the high up in government, and the newcomers. That's another thing I would change; how the Patron Program works.
Writinglegend: What resources did you find particularly helpful to get you accommodated to Europeia?
shufordbrian: The IRC chat was actually really helpful. If I had a question that I needed answered soon, I would just go talk to someone about it live. Other than that, I really didn't need anything else to get accommodated to Europeia because (as I pointed out earlier), I'm fairly used to the way forums and regional government works.
Writinglegend: What would you say to anyone thinking about joining Europeia?
shufordbrian: I would tell them to go right ahead! It's great here! If and when they do join, I would also tell them to get involved in the forums, whether it be in a ministry, running for office, or anything like that. The forums are so much more than saying you have complete citizenship in a region.
Writinglegend: I would tell them that as well! Is there anything else you would like to say before we wrap things up?
shufordbrian: I want to remind everyone again about the RP I'm going to be dropping soon, hope everyone reading this takes a look at it and joins the game. And I'd like to say thanks to my mom, she's the real MVP. And that's about it.
Writinglegend: Good Kevin Durant reference. And that's it. Thank you for coming out today, shuford, and being interviewed. I definitely enjoyed it!
shufordbrian: I did as well, thanks for having me!
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Apr 17 2015, 09:42 PM
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Cool! nice read welcome to Euro Shu! I look forward to the RP
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Motivations Desiderata ~ By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. - By Max Ehrmann The Thousanth Man ~ Rudyard Kipling 0NE man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin you.
'Tis neither promise nor prayer nor show Will settle the finding for 'ee. Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em go By your looks, or your acts, or your glory.
But if he finds you and you find him, The rest of the world don't matter; For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim With you in any water.
You can use his purse with no more talk Than he uses yours for his spendings, And laugh and meet in your daily walk As though there had been no lendings.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em call For silver and gold in their dealings; But the Thousandth Man he's worth 'em all Because you can show him your feelings.
His wrong's your wrong, and his right's your right, In season or out of season. Stand up and back it in all men's sight With that for your only reason!
Nine hundred and ninety-nine can't bide The shame or mocking or laughter, But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side To the gallows-foot - and after!
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Deepest House
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Apr 17 2015, 09:43 PM
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When you're not concerned with succeeding, you can work with complete freedom.
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Welcome to the region shufordbrian!
Great interview, look forward to getting to know you!
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Calvin Coolidge
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Apr 17 2015, 11:40 PM
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A good read, well done.
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Apr 18 2015, 03:17 PM
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If you give this mouse a cookie, she'll probably ask for some cheese.
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Awesome interview - nice work, guys!
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