The Monkye
01-04-2009, 02:24
Recently seen on the Equilism Forum:
Announcement by the Realm of Equilism
Many in NS have long questioned Equilism’s involvement in the feeder regions. Here, today, we will explain it for you.
Many in Equilism and outside are aware of the long held and continuing presence of nations such as Moo-Cows with Guns, Dalimbar, Biyah, Neenee, John Ashcroft Land, Naivetry, Westwind and Whamabama in the affairs of the Pacifics, particularly The Pacific, The North Pacific, The East Pacific and The West Pacific. You may notice that nations such as Felasia have slid out of frontline action of late, while Equilism’s WAD has never been in the picture. You may ask now what I am getting at.
Now is the time that I remind you of Equilism’s claim to own NS, And now is when I give a very real reason for it.
I, The Monkye, am Max Barry.
When 'The Monkye' is an Australian and, myself, Max is an Australian, clearly it makes sense for an Australian to play as an Australian in my opinion. At least, The Monkye has been my mask since 2007. You need to change every so often, and it will be sad to move on from this loved misspelling.
In my time enjoying my creation, I have of course visited many places, under many guises. It has been most fun influencing how my game has been played, acting as a god behind the curtains, never playing the leading role, but always there wherever anything interesting was going on.
Right from early on it was very easy for me to get the enthusiastic newer players to believe who I was, and carry out my manipulations behind closed doors, either kept secret or not discussed from the majority of NS users. Right from the start of Equilism’s existence I was there, guiding and manipulating its progress. It was, and still is, a difficult lifestyle to keep up, and it has taken a toll on my family, and on my blog at times. But not on my ability to grow ginger moustaches for Movember
I could not have done it alone. My good friend currently under the mask of Felasia has been very much helpful, especially in times when I have not been able to be as involved as I would have liked in the affairs of the game I created.
All of the great players of modern times in Equilism at the moment will be able to vouch for the claims which I am making which may seem absolutely absurd to most readers of this announcement at the moment. As much initiative as they have shown during their gameplay, the one constant in between different nations appearing and disappearing (Even if my name has changed) has been the involvement in an outside force, in the planning, in the execution. Now we know that it was me. I played my part in The Empire, I played my part in the Crimson Order, I played my part in the New Pacific Order.
Seeing the recent decline of NationStates, to the point where I do not know if there will be another April Fool’s day to make this announcement on, I have decided that now is the time to step back, and rather than play as the meddling god, to step back and let the children preside over the crumbling empire. Many players will not believe this message because you know it is April Fools Day. That’s why it makes it such a fun day to make announcements, especially for those who remember our transition to the World Assembly.
Which brings me to my next announcement – due to problems being experienced with Jolt, as my final act I have decided that the official Nationstates Forum will be moving, to be housed in the Equilism Forum, a home which has served me so well over the years, for the foreseeable future as Nationstates winds down. It feels fitting to me that this should be my last gift to my cronies and minions in Equilism.
So long and thanks for all the fish. I hope everyone was pleasantly surprised by what was revealed today, even if the sceptics don’t believe a word of what is written.
Announcement by the Realm of Equilism
Many in NS have long questioned Equilism’s involvement in the feeder regions. Here, today, we will explain it for you.
Many in Equilism and outside are aware of the long held and continuing presence of nations such as Moo-Cows with Guns, Dalimbar, Biyah, Neenee, John Ashcroft Land, Naivetry, Westwind and Whamabama in the affairs of the Pacifics, particularly The Pacific, The North Pacific, The East Pacific and The West Pacific. You may notice that nations such as Felasia have slid out of frontline action of late, while Equilism’s WAD has never been in the picture. You may ask now what I am getting at.
Now is the time that I remind you of Equilism’s claim to own NS, And now is when I give a very real reason for it.
I, The Monkye, am Max Barry.
When 'The Monkye' is an Australian and, myself, Max is an Australian, clearly it makes sense for an Australian to play as an Australian in my opinion. At least, The Monkye has been my mask since 2007. You need to change every so often, and it will be sad to move on from this loved misspelling.
In my time enjoying my creation, I have of course visited many places, under many guises. It has been most fun influencing how my game has been played, acting as a god behind the curtains, never playing the leading role, but always there wherever anything interesting was going on.
Right from early on it was very easy for me to get the enthusiastic newer players to believe who I was, and carry out my manipulations behind closed doors, either kept secret or not discussed from the majority of NS users. Right from the start of Equilism’s existence I was there, guiding and manipulating its progress. It was, and still is, a difficult lifestyle to keep up, and it has taken a toll on my family, and on my blog at times. But not on my ability to grow ginger moustaches for Movember
I could not have done it alone. My good friend currently under the mask of Felasia has been very much helpful, especially in times when I have not been able to be as involved as I would have liked in the affairs of the game I created.
All of the great players of modern times in Equilism at the moment will be able to vouch for the claims which I am making which may seem absolutely absurd to most readers of this announcement at the moment. As much initiative as they have shown during their gameplay, the one constant in between different nations appearing and disappearing (Even if my name has changed) has been the involvement in an outside force, in the planning, in the execution. Now we know that it was me. I played my part in The Empire, I played my part in the Crimson Order, I played my part in the New Pacific Order.
Seeing the recent decline of NationStates, to the point where I do not know if there will be another April Fool’s day to make this announcement on, I have decided that now is the time to step back, and rather than play as the meddling god, to step back and let the children preside over the crumbling empire. Many players will not believe this message because you know it is April Fools Day. That’s why it makes it such a fun day to make announcements, especially for those who remember our transition to the World Assembly.
Which brings me to my next announcement – due to problems being experienced with Jolt, as my final act I have decided that the official Nationstates Forum will be moving, to be housed in the Equilism Forum, a home which has served me so well over the years, for the foreseeable future as Nationstates winds down. It feels fitting to me that this should be my last gift to my cronies and minions in Equilism.
So long and thanks for all the fish. I hope everyone was pleasantly surprised by what was revealed today, even if the sceptics don’t believe a word of what is written.