People & Politics

Stories of betrayal

With great player freedom comes stories of great betrayals. This first story of treachery mentions a craftable map, so it must have happened sometime around 2016. A mischievous individual recalls: “We tricked a kid to open his terrible roleplay base… Read More ›

No Mavericks Allowed

Some Rust clans have a democratic system, and preserve their history in articles and videos, which can make the clan look attractive to players that are searching for agency and meaning in a group. In contrast, many teams have demanding… Read More ›

Government Ends Racism

Rustopia US Large – April 26, 2023 A few months ago, one upstart General gathered his team and seized control of Giant Excavator. Although they were quickly overthrown by hostile forces, Mr. President rallied his troops for a Government bailout… Read More ›

Fighting for Culture

“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” – Winston Churchill. Some research into the cultural history of the scene (and experiencing some of it) shone a light on a particular storyline. Valve produced… Read More ›