In our world, your legend is forged by the story you tell. But progression isn’t just about raw effort; it’s about the choices you make, the roots you plant, and the impact you have on the world around you. To make the world feel truly responsive, we’ve built a web of interconnected Boosts — special modifiers that can dramatically accelerate your journey.
Think of this as your guide to smart progression. Understanding these systems will allow you to take control of your character’s growth and maximize your influence.
Foundational Boosts: Your Street Cred
These boosts are the bedrock of your character’s reputation. They combine to create your overall “Street Cred,” which directly impacts how the world perceives your presence and authority.
The Tenant Boost: Your Most Powerful Foundation 🏡
If you take away only one thing from this guide, let it be this: becoming a tenant is the single most powerful, consistent, and noticeable boost you can give your character. By renting a home, hideout, or business, you are planting roots in the community. You are no longer just a visitor; you are a resident.
The system recognizes this commitment with a massive, passive increase to your Street Cred. Even a basic apartment provides a significant advantage, but those who invest in more substantial properties see an even greater reward. This boost is active 24/7, constantly working in your favor. It is, without a doubt, the cornerstone of any serious character’s progression strategy.
The Presence Boost: Be Seen on the Streets 🎭
The world rewards those who are an active part of its living story. Your “Presence Boost” grows the more you are seen roleplaying in active hubs across our communities. The Narrator recognizes when you are out and about, contributing to scenes and making your presence felt.
The Work Boost: Earn Your Keep 💼
Whether you’re pouring drinks, patching up wounds, or patrolling the streets, holding down a job is a vital part of the ecosystem. The “Work Boost” acknowledges your contribution to the economy and community by rewarding you for the time you spend on the clock.
The Leadership Boost: Guide a Crew 👑
Leading a faction or official group is a major responsibility. It requires dedication, organization, and a vision for the future. We recognize this effort with the “Leadership Boost,” a special bonus given to those who hold a formal “Lead” role in their organization.
Multipliers: Accelerating Your Journey
Multipliers are powerful percentage-based bonuses that increase the rate at which you earn influence towards your next Chapter. Multiple multipliers can stack, turning a good day of roleplaying into a massive leap in your progression.
- The Daily Streak Bonus: This is your reward for consistency. By playing every day, you build a streak that provides an escalating bonus to your earnings. This is a crucial tool for long-term growth.
- The New Player Bonus: To help new arrivals find their footing, this boost provides a significant multiplier that gently fades over time.
- The Welcome Home Boost: We want to encourage veteran players to return. If you’ve been away, you’ll receive a one-time “Welcome Home” bonus for a period of time to help you get back into the swing of things.
- Occupational Hazard Bonus: The life of a sworn First Responder or Sheriff’s Deputy is fraught with risk. To reflect this, all police, medical personnel, and deputies receive a persistent boost to their Chapter progression.
Situational & Environmental Boosts
These boosts are dynamic, activating based on where you are and what choices you are making in your story.
The Homesteading Boost: Building New Frontiers 🗺️
We want to encourage the growth of all our communities. To incentivize this, roleplaying in developing areas like the Backwaters and the University Campus provides a “Homesteading Boost.” This powerful multiplier increases the rate you earn standing for your local Pathway (e.g., your Lurker or Student rank), making you a pioneer rewarded for helping a new community flourish.
The Catch-Up Boost: Reclaiming Your Legend ✨
Our “demotion-proof” system ensures you never lose your highest-earned rank. But what if you fall behind? If your current standing drops below the threshold for your legacy rank, the “Catch-Up Boost” activates. This provides a massive, temporary boost to your Pathway progression, helping you quickly reclaim the status you’ve rightfully earned. It’s the world’s way of pushing you back to your rightful place.
The Faction Loyalty Bonus 🤝
Being part of a player-run faction provides a small but meaningful boost to all Criminal Pathway influence you earn, rewarding your loyalty to your crew.
The Tragic Hero Bonus 💔
The system is sensitive to deep narrative commitment. If your character endures a string of tragedies — being victimized in multiple incidents or making several trips to the hospital in a short time — the world recognizes this difficult story. You will receive a “Tragic Hero” bonus to your Victim Pathway standing, rewarding you for your dedication to a challenging roleplay arc.
