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So of course, bad things have been happening. I'm sure everyone has seen that. The UK broke an already terribly unfair NAP and now we have no regions. I'd say that isn't great, nor is it a vote of confidence for me but when you're incharge of an already inactive and broken nation there isn't that much you can do. Fret not, I'm sure we'll regain our regions one day. Maybe. Probably. I don't know, okay?!
Of course, I have been trying. Discussions after discussions with my ministers of defence and sorting out a supply system hasn't been easy. It still isn't and excuse the fact if you do not receive full supply daily. We rely on workers to work and I cannot keep on putting in the food I make with my private MU to complete supplies, nevermind weapons being hard enough already. I'm unsure if I'll rerun or not. I'll see if I still have any plans I am yet to put in place or I suddenly want to cling onto power desperately in an attempt to make myself a more established e-celebrity. Though, Irish President as of current isn't a lucrative title as of such.
Hoping for the best is all we can do and a united Ireland would probably be the best possible solution as of now. It's the only thing we can do until stuff is sorted out and ready to go. Our congress is inactive, no one can doubt that, and we have a stack of problems sitting there we are yet to sort. I'm sorry if this is just a negative article but it's not all rainbows and bliss. That's a fact, for sure.
But I can say that our population has been growing steadily and we are currently doing things in private which can better Ireland. Atleast, we think it will (we referring to my cabinet and congress). With no income, it is hard to put things into place but then again, I cannot say it would be easy as such. Things take a long time to be put in place and also for the public to see it, but that is one of the disadvantages of careful planning.
But, please, check out the forums and IRC and start socialising and stuff! It'll help everyone if people logged onto IRC daily and started discussing stuff. It'd also help co-ordinate things and keep things going. I do urge new players to log on more, that'll help us and help you too!
But, whilst I'm here, I do have something to announce, and that is the AES (Apprenticeship Employer Scheme). Here's something kindly complied together by
DUB explaining it!
Hi all,
A new scheme is being set up to help new players.
The Apprenticeship Employer Scheme (AES) allows citizens that meet the criteria (see below) to temporary own their own company for 1 week. The purpose of this scheme is to give citizens experience in running their own company. It is hoped that the experience gained will give the apprentices a better understanding of one of the major functions of e-sim.
To qualify for the Apprenticeship Employer Scheme (AES) you will need to meet the following criteria.
1) Be an Irish Citizen
2) Be at level 7 or above
3) Must not already own a company
4) requirement of 20 gold deposit - this is for security purpose only, so people can't just take the company and not give it back. The only way for this transaction to be done is by putting the training company up for sale on the market. We can't use the contracts function of the game. The 20 gold will be refunded when the company is handed back.
In addition to the AES, we will have a new database of all Irish owned companies (will be in another tread). This will highlight if there is a need for another Irish owned company (not necessary based in Ireland) and what product is most needed to help improve the Irish product market (prices for some items are far too expensive).
If you are interested or have any questions, just post here or contact me directly,
Alternatively, you can contact me, I will refer you to DUB since he is probably the most experienced on it and he formulated the plan. All credit to him! Praise! Throw flowers!
Well, I guess this wraps it up. If you have any questions about the situation of Ireland, feel free to comment or PM and I'll be sure to answer aslong as they aren't insulting me directly (though, not many of you are asshats :p). Once again, have fun and I bid you a good morning/afternoon/evening.
From lovely Mallorca (where I am sitting in exile) I probably should do more of these.
LukeZo
President of Ireland
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