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πŸ‘ Reputation

πŸŽ—οΈ Social Interactions & Diplomacy

  • Forming strategic alliances and honoring agreements can improve your reputation among peers and factions
  • Acts of betrayal or breaking treaties are tracked and can lead to significant reputation penalties
  • Engagement in the Landsraad and other political bodies influences your reputation, with decisions impacting both personal and factional standings
  • Completing a Landsraad contract against your faction’s wishes may boost your Landsraad influence while hurting your faction loyalty

πŸ”΄ Combat Behaviors

  • The game tracks not just whether you kill another player, but where, why, and whom you kill
  • Killing players from your own faction or breaking declared truces in PvP zones may still be flagged and penalized by faction systems
  • Some PvP actions are only penalized if they’re β€œseen” by faction NPCs, surveillance systems, or players who then report or react. That means ambushing someone in the open desert may have no consequence, while attacking near a faction node could trigger penalties.
  • The game world is divided into various zones, each with its own rules regarding player interactions and PvP engagements:
    • Faction-Controlled Zones: These areas are under the jurisdiction of major factions. PvP is typically restricted here, and aggressive actions may lead to reputation penalties or other consequences
    • Lawless Zones: Regions where traditional laws and faction controls are absent. PvP is unrestricted, and players can engage freely without immediate repercussions
    • Neutral or Contested Zones: Areas where control is disputed or neutral. PvP rules may vary depending on current events, faction influence, or player actions

πŸ’Š Addictions

  • Regular consumption of spice grants abilities but excessive use can lead to addiction, which is tracked and affects reputation
  • Signs of addiction, such as the "Eyes of Ibad" (blue eyes) are visible indicators that can influence how NPCs and factions perceive you

πŸ—οΈ Crafting Activities

  • Fair trading and fulfilling contracts can bolster your reputation, while deceitful practices may harm it
  • Producing high-quality goods contributes positively, whereas substandard items can have the opposite effect

🏘️ Base Building and Territory Control

  • Building in prohibited zones or encroaching on faction territories can negatively impact your standing
  • Successfully defending your base against raids may enhance your reputation, showcasing strength and resilience
Action / Decision Faction Reputation Landsraad Reputation Personal Power Gain Future Opportunities / Risks
Complete faction mission supporting war effort ↑ Increase β†’ Neutral or ↓ Slightly ↑ Resource access Faction promotions, gear access, political support
Accept Landsraad vote/motion that weakens your faction ↓ Decrease ↑ Increase ↑ Influence or spice Risk of faction penalties, possible switch to Landsraad alignment
Use spice excessively (and visibly) ↓ Decrease ↓ Decrease (if visible) ↑ Abilities short-term Addiction risk, possible health debuffs, political distrust
Defend faction territory in PvP zone ↑ Increase β†’ Neutral ↑ Respect, possible fame Reputation gain, stronger ties to faction leadership
Engage in unprovoked PvP in neutral zones ↓ Decrease (if seen) ↓ Decrease β†’ Loot/XP gain Risk of being flagged, bounty placed, limited social access
Broker peace or alliance with another faction β†’ Mixed (contextual) ↑ Increase ↑ Diplomatic clout May create internal faction friction, but opens up cross-faction trade routes
Betray faction in covert Landsraad deal ↓↓ Major drop ↑↑ Major boost ↑ High-value reward Faction may blacklist or hunt you, opportunity to defect or become double agent
Sabotage rival faction in secret β†’ Neutral (if hidden) ↑ Increase (covert gain) ↑ Unique gear/intel Risk of exposure; if caught, reputation nosedives with multiple groups
Maintain balanced relations (low-conflict diplomacy) ↑ Gradual increase ↑ Gradual increase β†’ Slow gain Long-term access to diverse networks, but slower power scaling

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