TYB
Re: 5GUW
In fifth generation unrestricted warfare, everywhere is a battle field.
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The war for hearts & minds
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The war for the physical body
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The war for the home & hearth
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The war for family, community, society
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The war for every street, every every neighbourhood, every city, every field, every river, every forest
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The war for every profession, every institution, every resource
GOOD vs [evil].
Do what is right.
Reclaim your terrain.
An invitation to play…
Reclaim Your Terrain: Ground Game
Situational Awareness + Positive Presence = Safer Communities
During the lockdown era, people were excluded from their own communities and forced to stay in their homes and "shelter in place". In this phase of the game we must reclaim what was taken from us and remake our world as we want it to be.
The more people who are out and about in their neighbourhoods and cities, the harder it is for the enemy to take over. Strength in numbers. You can be a positive influence on your local ground game by simply being out in public and being friendly and polite to others.
Here are some ways to play:
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Get a map of your local area. Where are your local parks, schools, places of worship, businesses and public amenities? Orient yourself to your local surroundings.
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Map your area physically. I like to go for photo-journalling walks as a way to engage with my physical reality. Or explore with a bike or any other vehicle you like.
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Make a habit of using your local parks, walking and biking trails, town squares or any other public space. Occupy it. It's yours.
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Join your local _ (gym, library, community organisation, activity club or rec league). What's already happening in your area? How can you get involved?
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Go on a daily adventure. Get out of your home every day and go exploring. It doesn't have to be a big adventure, just go for a walk or to a cafe. Go somewhere new, take a different route, explore your surroundings. Make a habit of making every day an adventure and who knows what might happen tomorrow?
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Discover local businesses. Go into a shop you've never been in before and take a look around. Be friendly and chat with staff or business owners. Shop local when you can to support your local economy and feel more connected to your community.
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Pick a place and make it your own. Expand your territory and claim space outside your home. It could be a cafe, a picnic table at the park or any other spot you can find. Think of it as yours and go there regularly to do something you enjoy, like reading comic books, listening to music, drawing in your sketchbook or writing in your journal.
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Volunteer. Many local organisations and events rely on volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community and meet people. Ask around locally or search the internet to find out which projects are looking for volunteers in your area.
TLDR: Get off the internet, I'll see you on the streets.
Reclaim Your Terrain: Ground Game
Extra credit project #1: Local Weather Log
Your local conditions can be measured with both modern and traditional equipment.
Get connected with your local environment by tracking temperature, rainfall and even air pressure. You can use modern digital tools and tracking logs or do it the old fashioned way with a log book and pen, barometer, thermometer and rainfall gauge.
This makes a great educational project for children. I did this as a child and enjoyed learning about my natural environment and changes in the weather.
It's also interesting to note discrepancies between independently-gathered data and official meteorological data. What's reported on official weather sites is often quite different from conditions on the ground.
You might also want to gather weather data from different locations in your area, because microclimate can vary dramatically even over a short distance. For example, there is a big difference in temperature on the sunny side of a wall compared to the shady side and rainfall can vary on one side of a hill compared to the other side. These variations in data can illuminate patterns in pressure and wind currents that are invisible to the naked eye.
Reclaim Your Terrain: Ground Game
Extra credit project #2: Create a Community Game
You can create your own games on the board of your local community.
For inspiration, mix & match from these concepts to make something entirely new: treasure hunt; scavenger hunt; orienteering; capture the flag; quiz night; pokemon go; word search; puzzle; easter egg hunt; scrabble.
The choices are endless. You are the games master and the choice is yours.
Reclaim Your Terrain: Ground Game
Extra credit project #3: Start a Club
What kind of club would you want to join?
A chess club, go club or other board games?
A basketball or pingpong club?
A choir or band?
An arts and crafts club?
A language-learning club or book club?
A community project or cause?
A walking group?
If it doesn't already exist, you can make it. Often community centres, libraries or churches have meeting rooms that can be used by community groups for activities. Do a little research to find out what free resources are available in your area, then get it started with posters on bulletin boards or a post on local community websites or social media pages. Local radio stations will usually advertise community events for free.
Reclaim Your Terrain: Ground Game
Tips for social engagement:
Many people are suffering from a high level of social anxiety at this time. The past few years have been very stressful, there has been a high level of social breakdown and re-engaging with people can feel difficult or awkward. Here are a few tips for successful social interactions.
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Set the right tone with confident and relaxed body language and a friendly facial expression.
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Observe someone's body language before trying to engage with them to see if they are open to communication. If they look you in the eye and return your smile, they are probably open for conversation; if their shoulders are hunched and they avoid eye contact, now is probably not a good time to talk.
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Keep your expectations low and don't take their response personally. Many people at this time are closed off, afraid or suspicious of other people. Don't push too hard, just be open to whatever level of interaction someone is ready for.
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Don't assume other people see the world as you do. We are living in a fragmented world and we are all operating from our own unique perspective. Try to find common ground. Instead of trying to convert someone to your world view, focus on what you can agree on. In times like these, simple conversations about the weather or other uncontroversial topics can be the medicine needed to bring our communities back together again.
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Be polite and be respectful. Treat others as you would want to be treated.
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Let new friendships and community relationships grow slowly over time. Our social connections have been strategically attacked and many people have had bad experiences. Rebuilding trust takes time. Be patient and lead like a gardener, trusting that your garden will flourish in good time.
Goodnight Anons.
May the force be with you.
Good wins.
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