An interesting topic has emerged in recent years around the seriousness of Club Penguin Armies. Are armies that serious, or is this whole community just a game? Some argue it’s nothing more than pixels on a screen. Others claim real emotions, relationships, and lessons are at stake. The debate splits the community down the middle. We will explore both arguments and see which one holds more weight.
Just A Game?
The view of people saying Club Penguin Armies is “just a game” or “not that serious” stems from the actions or behaviors of certain individuals within the community. The reaction to that behavior is compared to the idea that it is placed in a not-so-serious environment. Whether due to the fact that it mostly surrounds Club Penguin, or that a lot of members in CPA now are much older. It is sort of used as a trump card when someone begins to be over the top or excessive in how they express certain opinions and beliefs.
Why People Question If Armies Are That Serious
This view has solid foundations. CPA’s vast past spans over 19 years, with animosity and hatred being common themes throughout. Decades of constant conflict between armies and hundreds of people make many question how we got here. People step out of the bubble, and they see the heated altercations and incidents. Many realize it cannot be as serious as some claim.
The “Just A Game” theory takes two forms. Some believe nothing ever matters, and others push for more fun in CPA rather than drama. This fuels more authentic experiences. It makes people rethink their approaches. They focus on genuine and fun affairs instead. It provides a reality check, as being upset and genuinely angry over community incidents is not worth the hassle.
Are Armies That Serious About Warfare?
Many use this argument about how armies operate, with recent warfare droughts sparking debates. Members argued it should not take much for major armies to declare war. Looking back at history, with many wars from years ago that started over little things. The latest world war in 2023 began over imperialistic beliefs solely within CPA. Additionally, the endless wars between the Templars and Water Vikings were fought simply over historical disputes and conquest.
What If It’s More Than A Game?
CPA’s core idea centers on dedication. You put countless hours into your affiliation through an army, sub-community, organization, or any entity. Troops enlisted just to attend events are the exception, though staff positions and higher require significant dedication. You must commit to maintain your entity, and this commitment creates attachment and years of involvement multiply that bond.
The Age Factor: Are Armies That Serious to Young Members?
Most people join armies between 13 and 16 years old. Kids at this age attach to things they grow up with, this includes places, people, and communities. CPA’s vast roleplay and political landscape is key as it gives you a sense of deciding what happens. Think of it as a choose-your-own-adventure game. However, you don’t play a character, you play as yourself. Instead, you decide who you are under the alias of a high command or leader. In turn, you act and decide things you cannot do in real life.
Our community is special, where many people find individuals they resonate with personally. For example, you might find people you look up to or find best friends. Rarely, you find love. Take Sweater, a known community figure. He led the Special Weapons and Tactics during their prime and the Fire Warriors more recently. Soon this month, a wedding will take place with his partner, Cassie, whom he met in CPA. Their long story shows that despite the unserious nature of our community, real attachment finds its way in.
Drama and Conflict: Are Armies That Serious About Disputes?
Friendship and love are not the only attachments to CPA. Funny enough, hate and drama work too. Most people in this community have seen the arguments. They occur daily, and many have participated in them. These conflicts grow from simple disagreements. Eventually, they become personal altercations and result in intense confrontations. All these disputes feed an internal narrative. A lot of this is real. Alliances fall, long friendships break, relationships get tarnished. Consequently, the seriousness of countless incidents influences real feelings, whether good or bad.
Everyone you interact with is real. You might think they are just part of the program. However, they are real people with real interests and agendas. People who grow up in this community learn life lessons, with these lessons shaping them differently. These lessons teach about power, management, and corruption. They learn about brotherhood, work, and intimacy. They learn about hate and sorrow. All are evident in our history. Eventually, things switch from being just a game – they resonate with real-life protocols and systems. This is what makes our community different. I call it the Fidelity Principles; that life finds a way into a simple penguin game.
Common Ground
Taking CPA seriously is not the worst concept, though it is true that many go overboard. Some familiar examples exist. Lord Pain has spent decades in this community following certain questionable agendas and believes there is more to this game. Clearly, there should be common ground on how seriously we take it.
We should not take this game to the point of insanity, however, we must understand something. Many people have been through the ropes. They understand it is not completely unserious. Furthermore, people take CPA situations in different ways. Serious and concerning situations can occur. Therefore, it is important to keep things that do not belong in Club Penguin Armies outside of it.
This community was built on people having fun by participating seriously. At the same time, people have taken measures to prevent things from blowing out of proportion. In doing so, they remember what it means to be involved in this community. That is to have fun first and foremost.
This vast community has seen tens of thousands come and go. As a result, beliefs and ideologies vary greatly. While CPA is not inherently that serious, arguments exist for why people treat it that way. Ultimately, are armies that serious? What do you think? Should people take CPA less seriously? If not, why do people take it seriously in your opinion?
