Some General Advice!
Hey everyone,
Now that conference is less than 3 weeks away, I just wanted to go over some tips.
The first is to do lots of research! As tedious as it can be, research is especially important in a historical committee. You should definitely try to get to know as much about your character as you can. That's definitely going to be hard for some of the Carthaginian delegates, but focus on researching figures similar to your figure or your allies' actions. The point is to be able to react as your character would to new, unkown situations, and think on your feet given what you know.
On a slightly different note, please try to keep an open mind when doing research. Carthage is barely covered in most history classes, while Rome is often covered intensively, meaning it's easy to start with a skewed opinion. The image Rome conjured in my head in high school, for instance, was one of white marble, large pillars, and imperial glory. That perception proved incorrect, especially in the contecc of the Roman Republic. Just remember that it's possible for your perception of classical history to be incomplete, and to make sure to allow new information to reshape your opinion.
The last bit of advice I have for you is to not rely on following the historical record as your game plan. The point of this committee is not to replay history, or to act out historical events. We want to see how you adapt to new circumstances and crises, and want to make it clear that this committee will diverge from historical events early on.
Good luck, and remember to reach out/comment with any questions or concerns!
Now that conference is less than 3 weeks away, I just wanted to go over some tips.
The first is to do lots of research! As tedious as it can be, research is especially important in a historical committee. You should definitely try to get to know as much about your character as you can. That's definitely going to be hard for some of the Carthaginian delegates, but focus on researching figures similar to your figure or your allies' actions. The point is to be able to react as your character would to new, unkown situations, and think on your feet given what you know.
On a slightly different note, please try to keep an open mind when doing research. Carthage is barely covered in most history classes, while Rome is often covered intensively, meaning it's easy to start with a skewed opinion. The image Rome conjured in my head in high school, for instance, was one of white marble, large pillars, and imperial glory. That perception proved incorrect, especially in the contecc of the Roman Republic. Just remember that it's possible for your perception of classical history to be incomplete, and to make sure to allow new information to reshape your opinion.
The last bit of advice I have for you is to not rely on following the historical record as your game plan. The point of this committee is not to replay history, or to act out historical events. We want to see how you adapt to new circumstances and crises, and want to make it clear that this committee will diverge from historical events early on.
Good luck, and remember to reach out/comment with any questions or concerns!
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