Here is an online game that doesn't require much time, allows you to select any persona you like and is centralized around social networking.
eRep as it's commonly called starts with you creating your character, choosing a country as your home, then allows you to choose your career path in either the military, politics, as a company owner, national president or just plain grunt.
The beggining of the game is rather slow, but once your able to fight (lev6) and later the chance to own your own company (iron, wood, oil, diamonds, weapons, hospitals, defense systems, houses, moving tickets, food, etc) it's rather fun.
What I like about eRep is the fact that you can play how you want to without much outside interference. Want to be ruthless by putting your competition out of business? Want to be a president/prime minister and conquer canada or europe? Skies truely the limit.
One huge aspect of eRep is social networking. Making friends and enemies can weigh heavy on the path you've choosen. The best way to get your feet wet in this game definitely go through the tutorial. There are numerous site to help you get started and most nations have programs and support to make sure you succeed.
If your interested in trying it out please use this link:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/referrer/Leroy+BloodshedOnce you reach level 6 you'll receive 5 gold (i will as well), suggestion, save it for a house, you'll thank me later. By using the link it also allows me to see how your doing and help you out as needed. If you do decide to play, feel free to contact me ingame, Leroy Bloodshed, i'll be glad to help and/or chew the fat : )
Cya in game! ~ The Devilish One ~