Interview with the Governor

Clayez has recently been elected the first Governor of Bonta. He is the leader of Mystic, the largest guild of the nation. He has graciously set aside some time from his very busy work of running the government for this interview.

We met in the afternoon last Saturday (3rd March 2012) at the throne in the newly redecorated Bonta Headquarters. The place looked lovely with the Palmito and Perfumed Clover orderly planted. Further below, there are also Wild Mint to add to the greenery, which makes me wish that I could smell the plants.

The interview at Bonta Headquarters.

Sadly, no one knows who the gardener who decorated the place was.

I find that Clayez was friendly and easy to talk to. Any nervousness on my part quickly dissipated with his relaxed nature.

The first question I asked was about the requirements to run for the position of Govenor. 1000 Citizenship Points and 100 Kama are not easy to get within 40 hours of the server starting.

"I have amazing guild members who helped me with that," said Clayez. He especially gave a shout-out to Sauron and Vivaloca.

Clayez has been playing Wakfu since the Closed Beta in 2008, when he survived the French server. He had not been a Governor during the beta. However, he had learned from the leaders of that time.

We discussed about how years in beta (and bugs) along with the pay-to-play may have caused many beta players to stop. Then our discussion turned to the economy. Specifically, the taxes. The tax in many territories had been set to 15%, above the start rate of 10%. What does he plan to do with the collected Kamas?

We paused for a moment for a passing Bontarian as he bowed to express respect to our Governor.

Clayez pointed out that since the server had just started, there was no funds. His priority at the moment is to excavate the mines and develop the Drago-Express transport system. His immediate plan with the funds is to sponsor the 'bomb challenge'.

I asked about the 'bomb challenge'.

The 'bomb challenge' is a challenge available in the Thicket of Yurbut. The reward for the challenge are bombs, which can be used to open up mines.

His plan is to develop the mines so that Kama can be minted and be easily available. Once that is so, it would be easier to gather the money required to develop the Drago-Express.

Sadly, the nations coffers cannot be used to build the Drago-Express. This is where the help of Bontarians is needed for the development of the nation. Bontarians can help by obtaining bombs to develop the mines. They may also mine and gather funds for the Drago-Express.

Clayez is actively working with the guilds of Bonta to help build the nation.

Then we turned to the subject of wood. Wood as a resource have been unavailable at times, with large patches of Gnarled Barklee's Forest completely devoid of trees.

Clayez pointed out that the environment is transient with people planting and harvesting all the time. But he does actively direct people in his guild to replant trees when necessary.

We talked for a moment about the Enutrof's monopoly on Ghostoplasm. "We can only blame Ankama for making them such good looters", he replied.

I asked about expanding the borders of Bonta. Clayez responded that he does have plans.

(The plans must have been successful. At the time of writing, two days after the interview, Bonta has already conquered The Lord's Pastures.)

Lastly, Clayez expressed hope that all Bontarians work together to build Bonta into a respectable nation. The government alone cannot do it without the help of its people. Fellow Bontarians can help with the opening up of mines and donations to the Drago-Express.

"I also hope that everyone can have a great time playing Wakfu, because after all, that's why we play games!" he added.

Also, if there are any incidents of random Player-Killing, please report to the authorities. Press the 'N' key for details of the government where the name of the Head Guard may be found.