Settlers of Azuras

[Daisy 9725]

Hello Settlers of Azuras!

 

As many of you saw in the recent Admin Meeting Minutes, the Implementation Team was tasked with looking for land acquisition options beyond just Realms and Lairs. Thanks to an incredible push from the team, we’ve made record turnaround time. Today, I’m thrilled to announce the return of Settlements!

 

Why Settlements?
As some older players may remember, Settlements were last a thing in Almaris, but were axed for Aevos as smaller tile sizes made the "one-size-fits-all" Realm system more manageable with single-tile Realms, as well as various management issues that made the system hard to maintain. In Azuras, tiles are 3x larger, and that model no longer fits every group. While Lairs are useful, they are often too restrictive for beyond CAs or magic groups. Settlements aim to hit the sweet spot in the middle: a small-to-medium group that doesn't wish to pursue nation status, but still desires their own land for roleplay and community growth.

 

Focusing on Quality Over Quantity
While we are excited, we are also being mindful of "Realm Bloat." We want the map to feel alive, not spread thin. To ensure this system strengthens the server’s roleplay, we will be limiting the number of applications accepted initially. There is no "hard cap," but we won't be opening the floodgates. Realm/Settlement bloat and the dispersal of roleplay is still a major concern, so we’ll be fairly selective and will closely monitor the activity data for this initial wave. We want to ensure every new settlement adds something unique to the server's landscape.

 

Technical Details

We’ve learned a lot from previous iterations. This time around, the system is backed by modern activity tracking, streamlined region management, and an easy rollback system to ensure a smooth experience for both players and staff. A major highlight is our brand-new /charter command (details on the systems page), which makes collecting signatures easier than ever while ensuring that those who sign are active, verified players. We are also excited to offer free LC with every new settlement or realm to help facilitate initial builds / interior decoration and get things off the ground!

 

View the Full System Details Here

Access the Application Format Here

tl;dr on requirements - 10k mina, 20 signatures. Realms were raised to 40 signatures.
 

Overall though, I am super excited to see this system return with many improvements. These tools will make implementation a breeze, allowing us to focus on what matters: creating space for unique and diverse roleplay across the server.

 

A massive thank you to @Zindran, @Morigung-oog, @Wand, and @molly molly molly for their quick and diligent work in drafting this, as well as the community members who provided feedback during the process.

 

Cheers,

Daisy and the Implementation Team

Report bugs via our GitHub tracker

 

View upcoming development plans on our roadmap

 

Join the plugin and systems discussion in our Tech Discord

[Turnipian 203]

Wyrvun Provides

[pkdon 1977]

but my empire of azuras

[Shadeleaf 1021]

ROADSIDE TAVERN RP BACK ON THE MENU BOYS

[Anbennar 2351]

How will this affect the trout population.

[Wyrvun 1808]

gentlemen, were making it out of the hood with this one.

[Amuletic 926]

heck yes

[StingyParrot 1595]

settlers of catan

[Mescaffier 6197]

3 minutes ago, Daisy said:

While we are excited, we are also being mindful of "Realm Bloat."

 

The Empire will take care of this .. 

[Little__Lady 339]

nice!

 

[Wonderland_Boy 1081]

LES FREAKING GO

[Zindran 590]

So it begins...

[CasualNuker 1113]

I just hope it isn't a hundred spammed awful builds like in Arcas..

[BlueJaeeb 32]

Wyrvun Provides

[Spoopy_Duck 3217]

Big moves, my only question is since they require 20 signatures to make a settlement is it still going to remain 25 for a realm or is that number going to go up in scale?