# Online Games **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 16, 2003, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380 "2003-12-16T19:55:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/41 "2003-12-18T12:27:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SanguineSpider \* > \*\ ***Meatros** , you diabolical fool! You must have known that this thread would get my attention. Now, I really have no time… damn it. \*\* Hehehehe… I figured _I_ just _had_ to share with my fellow dopers…😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rashak\_Mani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rashak\_Mani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rashak_Mani)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/42 "2003-12-18T12:46:43Z")
Utopia is a neat online fantasy game… you have to log in 2-3 times a day minimum to be a reasonable player. Can be fun… and time consuming once your into being a big time province. ---
**Author:** ![Rashak\_Mani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rashak\_Mani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rashak_Mani)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/43 "2003-12-18T12:55:32Z")
The Free Land of Castello Branco “Free and Sexual People are Happy and Productive” ---
**Author:** ![Optihut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/edb3f5/32.png) [@Optihut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Optihut)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/44 "2003-12-18T13:11:27Z")
Nice one, I just signed up too (now, it’s time to formulate an issue) **The Holy Empire of Optihutanien** “Freedom for all and Prosperity by Invention.” **UN Category:** Left-Leaning College State **Civil Rights:** Superb **Economy:** Very Strong **Political Freedoms:** Below Average The Holy Empire of Optihutanien is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated. The medium-sized government devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 14%. A robust private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery, Arms Manufacturing, and Automobile Manufacturing industries. Crime is relatively low. Optihutanien’s national animal is the march of progress, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the galactical credit. Ha! I just noticed I misread “national animal” and “national anthem”. I guess I need to remedy that one 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Risha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5fc32e/32.png) [@Risha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Risha)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/45 "2003-12-18T14:24:59Z")
This game is major cool. I joined the Sea of Cecil as well. * * * **The Free Land of Reeshtastan** “A Great Place To Live since December 17th, 2003” **UN Category:** New York Times Democracy **Civil Rights:** Some **Economy:** Good **Political Freedoms:** Superb The Free Land of Reeshtastan is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 6 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people’s right to vote held sacrosanct. The large government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 22%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Basket Weaving, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing industries. Voting is voluntary. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Reeshtastan’s national animal is the leopard and its currency is the areesha. ---
**Author:** ![dorkusmalorkusmafia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorkusmalorkusmafia/32/7266_2.png) [@dorkusmalorkusmafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorkusmalorkusmafia)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/46 "2003-12-18T15:48:27Z")
> [@](#): > > “The fact is, the tapeworm population is out of control,” says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Peggy Hamilton. “We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have tapeworm kebabs, tapeworm pies, tapeworm-on-a-sticks–the possibilities are endless! Let’s not pass up this golden opportunity to provide a feast, if you will, for our economy.” LOL! This is from my second account. ---
**Author:** ![slortar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slortar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slortar)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/47 "2003-12-18T20:45:51Z")
Damn you all for introducing me to this game. The Nomadic Peoples of Slortagravnia will invade each and every one of your countries…as soon as we figure out just where exactly we left our tanks…hmm…damn llamas must’ve eaten them. Drat! ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/48 "2003-12-18T21:03:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by buns3000 \* > \*\*Then there’s the Free Land of Buns (“Check Out Those Buns”). \*\* Wouldn’t that be “Bunions”? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![noname](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/58f4c7/32.png) [@noname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/noname)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/49 "2003-12-18T21:45:04Z")
The Nomadic Peoples of Bhai-land has just moved to the Sea of Cecil. Hello everyone 😃🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Rieux](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@Dr.Rieux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Rieux)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/50 "2003-12-19T01:27:55Z")
The Democratic Republic of Termagar is now in the Sea of Cecil. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/51 "2003-12-19T02:20:12Z")
The Sea of Cecil has another nation! * * * **The Most Serene Republic of Deca Taegan** “Peace be the Journey” **UN Category:** Inoffensive Centrist Democracy **Civil Rights:** Below Average **Economy:** Strong **Political Freedoms:** Excellent Location: Sea of Cecil The Most Serene Republic of Deca Taegan is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. The small government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 9%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Retail, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Gambling industries. Crime is a problem. Deca Taegan’s national animal is the valis and its currency is the zort. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/52 "2003-12-19T02:35:05Z")
And the Rogue State of Freeboot just arrived as well. ---
**Author:** ![JCThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dc4da7/32.png) [@JCThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JCThunder)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/53 "2003-12-19T03:05:02Z")
I’m in… The Holy Empire of Brazzilia is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated. The small, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6%. A robust private sector is led by the Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Soda Sales industries. Crime is a problem, probably because of the country’s utter lack of prisons. Brazzilia’s national animal is the koala, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the dot. ---
**Author:** ![JimSox5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@JimSox5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimSox5)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/54 "2003-12-19T18:12:29Z")
Meatros, you hereby deserve a medal. This thread alone has taken the Sea of Cecil to new heights, at least for population. At last check, there were 125 nations in the sea, and that does not count the ones that are out invading. Good job, Meatros! Oh, by the way, I’m Tyber. Howdy! ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2003, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/55 "2003-12-19T18:33:52Z")
Hey ya’ll- I just moved the Protectorate of Lightnin (curse the site’s inability to have apostrophes in country names) to the Sea of Cecil. **The Protectorate of Lightnin** _“What’s the good of Science if nobody gets hurt?”_ UN Category: Civil Rights Lovefest Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Excellent Location: Sea of Cecil \*The Protectorate of Lightnin is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion. The enormous government devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 32%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Woodchip Exports. Crime is moderate, probably because of the country’s utter lack of prisons. Lightnin’s national animal is the Electric Eel, which frolics freely in the nation’s many lush forests, and its currency is the Kilowatt.\* ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2003, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/56 "2003-12-25T14:48:55Z")
The Most Serene Republic of Deca Taegan has changed its currency to [the Dead Taliban](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=231262). ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2003, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/57 "2003-12-26T06:28:05Z")
I am now the arbiter of the Republic of Hemlockia (mascot: the Green Caterpillar Hunter. Currency: the Pine Cone.) Hey–what link am I supposed to click in order to push through legislation on issues, anyway? The stupid directions tell me to “click on the link” and the legislation I want will be enacted overnight, but I can’t seem to find the right link to click. I have a responsibility to my citizens, you know! ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2003, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/58 "2003-12-26T07:05:55Z")
In re: my previous post. Never mind. I can be a real idiot sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2003, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/59 "2003-12-26T18:42:31Z")
The Rogue Nation of RicoBabalu is now in the Sea of Cecil. Party at my nation tonight. Free beer. ---
**Author:** ![Nekosoft](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c2a13f/32.png) [@Nekosoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nekosoft)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380/60 "2003-12-27T04:14:46Z")
Hail, hail _The Republic of Nekosoft_, land of the brave and free… “Don’t let the dingo eat all the Nekomerks” UN Category: Left-Leaning College State Civil Rights:Excellent Economy: Strong Political Freedoms:Excellent Location: Sea of Cecil Nekosoft’s national animal is the dingo and its currency is the nekomerk. If you think this country’s bad off now, just wait 'till _I_ get through with it… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-games/219380.md?page=4)