Age of History 3: Factions

**qxz** · June 15

Age of History 3: Factions

Factions Mechanic Overview

Factions represent diverse interest groups within the governing structure of your realm, whether it is a decentralized entity such as a tribe or a centralized nation-state. Each faction wields its own set of goals, influence, and impact on the government, shaping the course of national decisions and stability.

Effective management of these factions is crucial for maintaining balance and securing strategic advantages.

Core Components of the Factions Mechanic

In this system, various faction types each possess unique goals and exert specific bonuses on the governing body. The interplay between these factions forms the backbone of the realm, demanding careful attention and astute governance from the player.

Faction Types:

Nobility: Aristocratic elites focused on preserving their privileges and landholdings.
Clergy: Religious leaders aiming to maintain religion's relevance within the provinces.
Military: Armed forces emphasizing national security and military strength.
Merchants: Trade-focused individuals striving for economic prosperity and favourable economic laws.
Peasantry: Common folk seeking fair treatment, land rights, and relief from high taxation.
Intellectuals: Educated classes advocating for progress, innovation, and reform.

Each faction's unique goals and bonuses add layers of complexity and depth to the game, requiring players to navigate a political landscape where decisions reverberate through every aspect of their realm.

User Interface for Factions Mechanic

An integral component of the factions mechanic is the user interface (UI). This interface will be integrated within the governmental tab, specifically under the advisor management section. The UI will incorporate a comprehensive scale corresponding to each faction, providing an intuitive and detailed visualization of their influence, goals, and current status.

Key Features of the Factions UI

Faction Influence Scale: A dynamic and interactive scale representing the influence of each faction. This allows players to quickly assess the power and sway of different groups within the governing body.
Faction Goals Overview: A clear and concise display of each faction’s goals. This helps players understand what each faction is striving to achieve and how their objectives align or conflict with national laws.
Faction Effects Display: A detailed description of the bonuses each faction has on the government and society. This includes both positive and negative bonuses, providing a comprehensive understanding of each faction's role and significance.
Advisor Interaction: Advisors will be associated with specific factions, and their influence on faction dynamics will be clearly depicted. This integration allows players to manage advisors strategically to influence faction goals and outcomes.

Dynamic Event Chains

At irregular intervals, the system will dynamically initiate a chain of events, adding depth and complexity to the gameplay. These events include petitions for legislative changes or government restructuring, influence campaigns designed to shift the balance of power, and public declarations of support or opposition to recently enacted laws. Each of these events will significantly impact various facets of the player's management, such as the economy, military, and stability.

Event Mechanisms

1. Legislative Petitions:

Event Trigger: Factions may periodically petition for changes in laws or the structure of government. These petitions could range from demands for change in a specific law to calls for change in government type.
Impact: Accepting or rejecting these petitions will have far-reaching consequences, affecting faction loyalty, happiness, and the overall stability of the government.

2. Influence Campaigns:

Event Trigger: Factions will occasionally launch influence campaigns aimed at bolstering their power within the governing body. These campaigns can be subtle, such as through cultural or educational initiatives, or overt, such as through public demonstrations and propaganda.
Impact: Successful influence campaigns will increase the faction’s influence by a significant amount, shifting the balance of power and potentially altering the player's strategic priorities.

3. Public Declarations of Support or Opposition:

Event Trigger: Following the adoption of new laws, factions may publicly announce their support or opposition. These declarations are strategic moves to sway happiness or unrest and enhance their standing within the government.
Impact: Such declarations will provide bonuses or penalties to specific sectors of the player's management. For instance, military support might decrease recruitment cost for military units, while opposition from the nobility might reduce stability.

And... That is it for now!

Feel free to make constructive criticisms or perhaps offer ideas on how I should improve this suggestion, as I might come back to it later!

Edited June 15 by qxz

**Naval** · June 15

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**Wayne23lololh** · June 16

A masterclass topic is dropped !

**Matvey** · June 17

Amazing. It can be done just like in Victoria, but with greater dynamics of population strata. In the Middle Ages, for example, the bourgeoisie, but now under monopoly capitalism they will begin to form trade unions. Or tribes, over time, divided into a military class and villagers.

**qxz** · June 17

4 hours ago, Matvey said:

Amazing. It can be done just like in Victoria, but with greater dynamics of population strata. In the Middle Ages, for example, the bourgeoisie, but now under monopoly capitalism they will begin to form trade unions. Or tribes, over time, divided into a military class and villagers.

Oh yes It would be great, ambitious but definitely possible!

**Wayne23lololh** · June 17

2 hours ago, qxz said:

Oh yes It would be great, ambitious but definitely possible!

Just one remark, where is bourgeoisie ?

**Matvey** · June 17

14 minutes ago, Wayne23lololh said:

Just one remark, where is bourgeoisie ?

and the proletariat, and tribal people, and artisans, etc., etc. A bunch of factions (strata) are not described)

**qxz** · June 17

18 minutes ago, Wayne23lololh said:

Just one remark, where is bourgeoisie ?

Part of merchants.

**Wayne23lololh** · June 17

Just now, qxz said:

Part of merchants.

Okay, I understand, thank you

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**qxz** · June 17

3 minutes ago, Matvey said:

and the proletariat, and tribal people, and artisans, etc., etc. A bunch of factions (strata) are not described)

Proletariat fit into the peasantry type, this also includes the tribal people.

Artisans fit into the merchant category.

Unfortunately many more specific 'roles' are not specified due to the oversimplification of this suggestion.

**Wayne23lololh** · June 17

1 minute ago, qxz said:

Proletariat fit into the peasantry type, this also includes the tribal people.

Artisans fit into the merchant category.

Unfortunately many more specific 'roles' are not specified due to the oversimplification of this suggestion.

You're right to do this, or it will be too much