Everyone spends their time in the bucket. Bish at least have the benefit of the ENY modifier to ease the pain (those in the bucket of the past did not). How long you spend in the bucket will be largely determined by the perception of how well you cope with and adapt to the adverse situation. If all you do is cry and piss n' moan without getting on the horse and adapting your style and tactics to the inclimate situation then Bish will be in the bucket a very LONG time.
People want to see a country prevail or at least find ways to mitigate the pain thru adversity, this will attract players to your cause (and stem the exodus of those wanting to leave). There are alot of players who are attracted to the underdog situation and may be willing to help you, but you first have to prove that you, as a country, are deserving of their help, otherwise they'll simply stay Bish/Knights with their friends and beat the living crap out of you until the end of time. How you, as a country, deal with adversity, especially of the protracted variety, says alot about your character's individually. Seek to inspire others to join your cause with your individual and collective efforts. Pissin' and moanin' on 200 and this BBS constantly is NOT inspiring people to aid you in your plight.
Zazen
