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Lithuania has a very long history with Russia, as it once belonged to the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. However, it is all in the past and today Lithuania is a free and proud country, which belongs to NATO and the European Union. That said, Lithuanians are still very sensitive about the past, especially when people assume that it is still a part of Russia. So, be careful when touching this topic and make sure that Lithuanians around you are fine with such silly jokes.
Basketball is the second religion of Lithuania and people are crazy about this sport. Lithuania, a relatively small country with less than three million people, is among top five best countries in the world when it comes to basketball. Kids start handling the basketball as soon as they can move and it is a dream of many to play for the Lithuanian National team and Kaunas Žalgiris. So, even if you think basketball is not an interesting game, you should keep this idea to yourself as Lithuanians would probably not agree with it.
Alcoholism is a huge social problem in Eastern Europe and Lithuania is no exception. According to some researchers, Lithuania consumes the most alcohol per person in the world, so you can tell it is a sensitive topic. However, it is a bad stereotype that everyone is a heavy drinker in Lithuania and it is quite insulting to assume that.
As well as not making jokes about Lithuanians being alcoholics, you should also avoid insulting Lithuanian beer as it something that its people are proud of. Many locals will say that Lithuanian beer is as good as Belgium or German, and that is probably true. So, instead of making fun of Lithuanian beer, better drink up and enjoy it.
The Forest Brothers were Lithuanian partisans who fought against the Soviet Union. Those people gave up their lives for Lithuania and are considered to be heroes among the local people. However, the Soviet propaganda always tried to portray the Forest Brothers as bandits who stole food from local people and raped its women. Well, better avoid saying these things if you don’t want to make Lithuanians angry.
One thing is for sure, Lithuanians are well aware that it is usually raining in Lithuania. Even though you might think you are being funny when talking about bad Lithuanian weather, it is probably the most boring topic ever for Lithuanians.
If you are already in Lithuania, there is a very good chance that you know where it is located. However, when Lithuanians travel to foreign countries and tell the locals about Lithuania, the question that follows is usually “Lithu-what? Where is it?” Traveling Lithuanians hear this question so many times that it gives them an instant dislike of the people who don’t know where Lithuania is.
Lithuanians are proud of their traditional Lithuanian dishes, especially cepelinai. Even though people won’t get insulted if you don’t like cepelinai, they surely won’t trust your taste anymore. So, if you don’t want to discredit your good taste in food, make sure to compliment Lithuanian cepelinai!
There is something about Latvia and Lithuania that make them similar in the eyes of the rest of the world. People often confuse Lithuania with Latvia, and that does not make either Lithuanians or Latvians happy. However, it is even more annoying when foreigners try to show-off and impress everyone with their knowledge about Lithuania by saying that Riga is the capital of Lithuania. It is not. Riga is the capital of Latvia. Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. So you should either learn this by heart or avoid this topic with locals.
There are some old people in Lithuania who are still pro-Soviet and miss the times when Lithuania was part of the Soviet Union. However, it is not a wise thing to say in Lithuania because the rest of Lithuanians really hated being occupied (what a surprise, right?) and even the thought that someone could think that living conditions were better under the Soviet Union is insulting. So, don’t say it to a Lithuanian.
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USA as a world power? In E-Sim it is possible!
In E-Sim we have a huge, living world, which is a mirror copy of the Earth. Well, maybe not completely mirrored, because the balance of power in this virtual world looks a bit different than in real life. In E-Sim, USA does not have to be a world superpower, It can be efficiently managed as a much smaller country that has entrepreneurial citizens that support it's foundation. Everything depends on the players themselves and how they decide to shape the political map of the game.
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Activities in this game are divided into several modules. First is the economy as a citizen in a country of your choice you must work to earn money, which you will get to spend for example, on food or purchase of weapons which are critical for your progress as a fighter. You will work in either private companies which are owned by players or government companies which are owned by the state. After progressing in the game you will finally get the opportunity to set up your own business and hire other players. If it prospers, we can even change it into a joint-stock company and enter the stock market and get even more money in this way.
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The second module is a politics. Just like in real life politics in E-Sim are an extremely powerful tool that can be used for your own purposes. From time to time there are elections in the game in which you will not only vote, but also have the ability to run for the head of the party you're in. You can also apply for congress, where once elected you will be given the right to vote on laws proposed by your fellow congress members or your president and propose laws yourself. Voting on laws is important for your country as it can shape the lives of those around you. You can also try to become the head of a given party, and even take part in presidential elections and decide on the shape of the foreign policy of a given state (for example, who to declare war on). Career in politics is obviously not easy and in order to succeed in it, you have to have a good plan and compete for the votes of voters.
You can go bankrupt or become a rich man while playing the stock market.
The international war.
The last and probably the most important module is military. In E-Sim, countries are constantly fighting each other for control over territories which in return grant them access to more valuable raw materials. For this purpose, they form alliances, they fight international wars, but they also have to deal with, for example, uprisings in conquered countries or civil wars, which may explode on their territory. You can also take part in these clashes, although you are also given the opportunity to lead a life as a pacifist who focuses on other activities in the game (for example, running a successful newspaper or selling products).
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