Nation System (WiP)

Subject: Nation System (WiP) Sun Jul 24 2022, 01:12

The Nation System dictates how nations work on Lorecraft, including the responsibilities and powers vested in those who take it upon themselves to lead a nation. If that person is you, be sure to familiarize yourself with every word of this system before going into it! No one wants a leader who is unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations as a ruler.

Becoming a Ruler

In order to become a ruler at the start, it requires the approval of at least one Administrator. Otherwise, you are left with one of three options. The first option is to go the political route and roleplay out whatever is necessitated by the current government (more can be found in Countries of Sosaria), which you may request the help of a Loremaster with if needed. The second option is to take the nation by violent means (more can be found in War System) and the third is, perhaps, the simplest of options: request a Ruler Election from an Administrator or Loremaster. Once posted, everyone of the respective nation will have 24 hours to submit their name to be on the ballot and then another 24 hours to be allowed to vote for whoever they think should be ruler. This can be roleplayed out however the new ruler chooses (within reason of course), but is only an option if the current ruler is an NPC. Regardless of how you become a ruler, the entire nation is at your fingertips once you do.

Population and Taxes

The population of your nation primarily depends on the population size of your respective regions, how many player characters belong to the nation and even the Major Resources that nation possesses. The base population for any region is ~10,000 and this is increased by ~25,000 for every city built in it and ~25,000 for every player character who calls that region home. A nation's population determines how many Sosars are extracted via taxes, how many (and what kind) of buildings can be developed and how many Registered NPCs that nation's government is permitted to have. Taxes run biweekly and the total value of how many Sosars you receive is equal to the population of your nation. This means that if your nation has a population of ~120,000, your nation's treasury will receive ~120,000 Sosars every two weeks. It's worth noting that the ruler, or anyone, is not allowed to spend this on just any personal item or whatever else. These Sosars may only be spent on National Advancements, Government NPCs (including any training or gear) as well Buildings which serve the public. It is also important to note that your population naturally isn't statis. Every real life month, the population of all reigion will increase by 10,000; plus an additional 10,000 per player character who calls the region home.

Major Resources & Trade

Each region contains at least one Major Resource and control of all Major Resources goes to the nation which controls the region in which they're found. In some cases, for political or other reasons, the governing city of the region may hold control over the Major Resource. It all depends on the dynamics between one's cities and one's nation. Each Major Resource grants an incredible buff to all of the people of the respective holder but can always be traded, either for large sums of Sosars or a different Major Resource.

Major Resources:

Lumber - The WC/EXP required to craft anything consisting, even partly, of wood by 50%. Stacks two times.
Fur - Everyone receives double EXP from NPC Hunting Quests. Stacks twice.
Leather - The Agility stat of all citizens of the nation (including NPCs) is passively boosted by one level. This does not count towards any limits and can exceed the "highest" level of Speed. Does not stack.
Iron - The WC/EXP required to craft iron and steel goods is reduced by 50%. Stacks three times.
Gold - All Sosars earned by completing a quest of any nature is doubled. Stacks two times. (+200% population for region)
Silver - All Sosars earned by selling an item to a player character is doubled. Stacks three times.
Bronze - Items created using any amount of bronze will receive an overall boost to its Hardness equal to one level. This does not count towards any limits and can exceed the "highest" level of hardness. Does not stack.
Diamond - The Endurance stat of all citizens of the nation (including NPCs) receives a passive boost equal to one level. This boost does not count towards any limits and can surpass the highest level of Endurance. Does not stack.
Produce - The WC/EXP required to cook is reduced by 50%. Stacks three times. (+100% population for region)
Copper - The WC-EXP required to construct buildings is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times.
Livestock - The WC-EXP required for anything Tanning or Taming related is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times. (+50% population for region)
Seafood - The WC-EXP required for crafting Sea Vessels is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times. (+100% population for region)
Herbs - The WC-EXP required for anything Alchemy related is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times. (+50% population for region)
Stone - The WC/EXP required to construct public buildings is reduced by 50%. Stacks three times.
Wheat - The WC/EXP required for anything Farming related is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times. (+100% population for region)
Rice - The WC/EXP required for anything Farming related is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times. (+200% population for region)
Arctic Ice - The WC/EXP required for anything Magic related is reduced by 50%. Stacks two times.
Freshwater The potency of all Alchemy potions created by this nation/region is increased by one level. Stacks two times. (+100% population)
Manite The quality of all crafted magical artifacts and items are increased by one level above what the crafter is ordinarily capable of if it incorporates manite.
Coffee - The WC/EXP required in order to craft any item is reduced by 50. Stacks two times.
Tea - The Intelligence stat of all in the respective nation/region receive a passive boost to their Intelligence stat equal to one level. This boost does not apply to any limits and can exceed the "highest" level of Intelligence. Does not stack.
Cotton - All materials gathered using the "Gathering" skill are doubled. Stacks three times.

National Advancements

For every eight advancements you unlock in the first tier, the next tier becomes unlocked. Any advancement may be purchased multiple times if not inherently impossible to stack. You may only have one of each type of advancement in each city as a city must host any advancement. There is no limit to how many advancements a nation may purchase or possess, regardless of tier.

Tier 1:

Tier 2:

Tier 3:

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