Author: Craftsman
The world as we know it has been changed by climatic conditions. These recent changes have destroyed and made communities all around who are looking to survive and move to the next place that gives them a new way of life. Many countries have no form of markets or trade. Some lack the educational resources for the new aspiring workers and traders. Other countries have been devastated by the volcano eruptions happening all over. For years there’s been a place that has flourished as the new beginning for many people.
This place is Miniconomy. Miniconomy despite having to start its society many decades ago while having to cope with the never ending volcanic eruptions, it has found a way to survive and give new hopes to the people that find their way to the Federation. For many years the federated system of four countries has given back wealth and education to the people who decide to participate in the Federation of countries. In the past months new volcanic eruptions happened and changed the lands including countries like Virtua and Cyberia.
During a recent census we have found an interesting flow of new citizens from many parts of the world. Some come as far as the Americas and others from Spain and even Croatia just searching for the opportunity to set up shop and have a new beginning. Newcomers like Electrobuzz have said “It’s exciting to own your own shop” since it has been a while he could establish trade anywhere. He also commented on the issue of having looked for a place to trade like this for many years, “This place is still hard to find but it’s a gem. I have been looking for a place like this for the past 10 years and I just found it. It seems like you have to put the exact wording in google maps to have Miniconomy pop up on the radar”. People have also come to Miniconomy to get an education and see if they can share the success they see here on their own countries. Frenkies came here as foreign student trying to absorb the best he can so he can rebuild his hometown. He is getting his education in the Federation but at the same time he set up shop and has been very successful. “I didn’t know what I could expect but it is an amazing place. I love it and I’m very addicted to it”, he comments on his experience so far. He was asked if he will continue to stay in Miniconomy and he has considered it despite just arriving to study. “Yeah, sure. I’m looking forward to the next trade period”, he states as he is getting his VAT return for his recent sales with a big smile.
Politics has also been influenced by newcomers. Recently in Virtua there have been new faces in the consul and mayor positions. One of the newest consuls and also the funniest Virtuan, an award that is given in that country, is natcha12. You could catch him most of the time in the Virtan chat plaza bring in absurd topics to Virtuans and annoying the MCbot which is a robot that helps everyone with directions in the city and gets them free VirtuAle sometimes. natcha12 has commented that the has found a new home because of the possibility of making money these days, he also states, “This country would be nothing without the chat plaza”. He has shown to be a very down to earth politician by stating that he has no fear of learning from mistakes. He says that a fellow citizen, Likemyitem, helped him when he arrived at the Federation.
Another promising figure in Virtuan politics has been AynRand. Although being one of the most experienced newcomers we could find, he has embarked on a fierce campaign to take the city of Cashington to a new level. He has stated that “It’s the social factor. The fact that Miniconomy is not just an economy, but a society”, drives him to keep doing more for the people. Like many other new citizens he has had mentors. “Ronald and (Brendan) taught me everything”, he comments while having a cigar and looking at the current stocks bought from his city. He, as many others, has goals which include “I expect things to get better, the economy more balanced, I expect the Feds to keep working towards the Federation so it is fair and fun for new and old citizens alike. I expect Miniconomy to keep growing in a positive way, and not keep the status quo. This place has too much potential to let it stay living in mediocrity”. AynRand seeks to stay in office to help share his vision and help his fellow Virtuans obtain their goals.
A new citizen who has also joined the ranks of Virtua recently and has been a consistent trader so far, has been Gaulamos. He came to the Federation looking for new challenges, looking for the next spot to make money. Little did he know that he was gonna get a run for what he’s worth. “It’s fun and despite the competition, people are nice and cooperative”, he comments on how the trading in the Federation is compared to other places he’s been before. When asked for his goals in trade he ambitiously responded with interests in “More products, more cities, and even another country”. He is new to the trading in Miniconomy but not a newcomer to trading in general, “I came here looking to compare this place with another I have seen before; I enjoyed it so much that I decided to stay and keep on trading here”. The new wave of new traders has even touched Ibisha Island. Many Spanish speakers have settled down on the island after hearing about the tropical paradise. Others, like Gandalf-The-Grey, have heard the rumors of prosperity of the Federation and decided to embark on a journey to find a new place to call home. He states that while taking part on some military exercise someone shouted “Ibisha!, go to the Federation and find Ibisha!” and that’s how his journey started. After arriving he says that, “The people are always ready to help and offer great advice”. He also has been more or less a scholar of the never ending information in the Federations archives. “The wiki, the clubs, the people….The information is there, if you take the time and find it”, he says while showing the various club memberships and books he has gathered on his free time. When asked about his goals he states that he wishes to tighten the bonds on the friendships he has started while also learning the political side of the game. He also has a very nice recommendation for the people out there who have yet found a home, a place to trade or a place to just watch and talk with people, “I would recommend this game to everyone, friend or foe, there is something for everyone to do here”.
It is clear that most that arrive at the Federation find themselves doing something unique that fills their economic or social needs. A life of wealth, public service or even a life as a criminal are things that are open to any citizen. They are free to choose what they want to do and deal with the consequences. One thing is certain and that is as long as the rest of the world stands in peril with the dangers of volcanic disasters and economic depression, Miniconomy and its citizens are working together to survive. Always remember. It’s up to you… in Miniconomy anything is possible.