Relations

Attacking another kingdom affects the relations between the two kingdoms.

By continually attacking, your kingdom's conflict level against the opposing kingdom will elevate, thereby changing the relation type; first from Normal to Unfriendly, and then Hostile.

There are five relation types, each of which have various benefits and penalties.

Relation Types

Each kingdom will have differing relations amongst one another in the world of Utopia. How these relations evolve (or fall apart) will be dependent on the history, conflict level, and diplomatic abilities of the Monarchs and their Stewards. You can see your relation with any given kingdom by viewing their respective Kingdom page. It is indicated as such:

 Their Attitude Towards Us : XX
 Our Attitude Towards Them : YY

Normal

• No effects

This is the default relation between all kingdoms from the start of the Age. Normal relations will resume after a War or Ceasefire ends.

Ceasefire

Agreed Ceasefire

Also known as a Non Aggression Pact (as seen on the opposing kingdom page and when targeting with spells/ops).

• Prohibits any Attacks, Spells, or Ops between opposing kingdoms
• Annuls Hostility Meter
• Minimum duration of 1 Utopian Month
• Can be enforced for a max of 3 Utopian Years

Both Monarchs and Stewards can send, accept, and break Ceasefires. Once accepted, the Ceasefire agreement cannot be broken for the next 24 hours, though the Monarch or Steward can choose to extend this date no further than 3 weeks.
While a Ceasefire is in effect, no hostile actions will be allowed between the two Kingdoms.

Forced Ceasefire

In the event that a Defending Kingdom is unable to withstand the might of an Aggressor Kingdom, they will be given the option to Surrender.
A Defending Kingdom can enter into a 96 Ticks unbreakable Ceasefire with an Aggressor Kingdom if:

• the Aggressor Kingdom has reached Hostile Relations with the Defending Kingdom
• the Defending Kingdom has not reached Hostile Relations with the Aggressor Kingdom
• the Defending Kingdom is out of War Range (85%-117.64%)
• the Defending Kingdom has not committed any Attacks within the past 3 hours (similar to the 2-hour restriction on withdrawing from War); this timer does not apply if the Defending Kingdom is at War, hostile Sorcery or Thievery Ops will not reset this timer
• the Defending has not sent any Dragons for at least 3 ticks

An Aggressor Kingdom can enter into a 96 Ticks unbreakable Ceasefire with a Defending Kingdom if:

• the Aggressor has not made military Attacks against the Defending Kingdom for at least 24 Ticks
• the Aggressor has not sent any Dragons for at least 24 Ticks
• the Aggressor is not at War (including EoWCF)
• the Defender is not at War (including EoWCF; timer starts when the Defender leaves War)

(the 24 Ticks waiting period will not begin until EoWCF concludes)

End-of-War Ceasefire has slightly different effects and conditions.

Unfriendly

• Unlocks certain (Unfriendly / Hostile) spells and thievery operations to the opposing Kingdom

When the Hostility Meter reaches 15 hostility points, the aggressor kingdom becomes Unfriendly towards the opposing Kingdom. If the meter decays below this limit, Normal relations are resumed.

Unfriendly relations permit the use of more complex (and damaging) operations and spells to the enemy kingdom.

Hostile

• Mana & Stealth costs for offensive spells/ops reduced to 2%
• Unlocks Meteor Showers

When the Hostile Meter reaches 30 hostility points, the Aggressor Kingdom becomes Hostile towards the opposing Kingdom. If the Meter decays below this limit, Unfriendly relations are resumed.

The Hostility Meter

Each attack generates hostility points. Traditional Marches, Conquests, Plunders, Learns, Massacres and Razes generate 3 points whereas Ambushes generate 1.5 points. Bounces generate points based on relative Offense/Defense. Sending a Dragon will move the Hostile Meter by 30 points. Offensive Spells and Thievery Operations move the Meter as well.

• Unfriendly is achieved at 15 points and Hostile is achieved at 30 points.
• To declare War, the declaring Kingdom must be at least Unfriendly with the Kingdom that is being declared on, and the Kingdom being declared on must be Hostile towards the declaring Kingdom.
• If both kingdoms reach Hostile relations, the kingdom with fewer Meter points can declare War. When 90 points are reached by both kingdoms, either one can declare.
• The Hostility Meter is capped at 180 points.

War

War begins when a kingdom declares War on a Hostile kingdom OR if the maximum hostility level is reached by both Kingdoms.

In order to declare War, a Kingdom must:

• have received Attacks from at least three unique provinces on either side (except if Monarch/Stewards grant Hostile Operations)
• be in Range (more than 85% and less than 117.64% of its Networth or Land)
• be at least Unfriendly with the opposing Kingdom, AND that Kingdom must be Hostile with your Kingdom

In instances where both kingdoms are Hostile, the Kingdom with fewer meter points will receive the "button" and be able to declare while. When 90 points are reached by both Kingdoms, either one can declare

If 180 points are reached by both Kingdoms, War automatically starts.

Wars last a minimum of 2 Utopian Months (48 hours) after declaration.

A Kingdom can only War one other Kingdom at a time.

Honor and Land gains are higher in War than out of War.

Immediate Effects

• War overrides relations with all other kingdoms. Upon leaving War, Normal relations will resume. While in War, there is a decay of two hostility points per Utopian Month or 1/5th of the Meter, whichever is greater.

Benefits

• Mana & Stealth costs for offensive spells/ops reduced to 2%
• Unlocks Propaganda and Sabotage Wizards Operations
• Unlocks Amnesia and Expose Thieves Spells

Penalties

• Paradise cannot be cast (except during EoWCF)
• 600% Exploration Costs

After 12 Hours

Benefits

• -15% Attack Time

After 24 Hours

Benefits

• -80% Gains, Military Casualties and Effectiveness for Spells and Operations to and from other Kingdoms (this fades in from War start)

Fake War

Any informal or formal agreements made between kingdoms in regards to warring must abide by the Code of Conduct. Violations may cause the war to be deemed a Fake War. Fake Wars are subject to actions by the game operators. As the determination for a Fake War is made on a case-by-case basis by the game operators, the exact punishment may vary.

Ways a War can be faked (Please note, this is just an idea and not a comprehensive list):

• Requesting specific people be targeted by opposing Kingdom or accepting to action a request from the opposing Monarch
• Non-aggression pact during War of any duration and at any time
• Attempts to manipulate War-Win rankings using friends to initiate multiple Wars
• Agreement to trading Acres for a War Win
• "Ending" a war before minimum war duration

Punishments may include (Again, not a comprehensive list):

• Removal from the End of Age rankings for both kingdoms
• Deletion and temporary ban of players making the agreement
• Removal of war wins
• Monarchs of both Kingdoms deleted
• Removal of any gains of the Fake War from all Kingdom members (even if they were unaware of the Fake War)

Starting a War

Once the Hostile relation status has been reached by one kingdom, the Monarch of the least hostile Kingdom will receive the option to Declare War as long as their own relations with that Kingdom are at a minimum of Unfriendly. This "War Button" appears on the Relations Page under the War tab. If both kingdoms have reached Hostile relations status, the kingdom with fewer points (while under 90 points) will have a "Declare War" button. When both kingdoms reach 90 points, the button will be available to both. Once the button is pressed certain effects are immediately applied; others slowly take effect, rising to their maximum potential over a 24 hour period.

Relation Table

Inter-Kingdoms' Relations
Ceasefire	Normal (0-14.99)	Unfriendly (15-29.99)	Hostile (30-180)	War
Prohibits any Attacks Prohibits any Spells Prohibits any Thievery Operations Annul Hostile Meter End Of War Ceasefire Min 24 U-Days Max 96 U-Days +1000% birth rate (minimum 500) for the first 24 U-Days Explore penalty reduced to 300% for provinces below kingdom median (including incoming explored Acres) Combined with War Relations Separate annul the Relations (War and CF) All land currently out with armies at War end returns home immediately All military units currently out on attacks against the War opponent return home immediately Negative Spell effects and Riots removed Dragon project is automatically canceled Instant population growth of 20% of your max population if you are under 50% of your max popopulation	No Effects	To opposing Kingdom: Unlocks Unfriendly Spells Unlocks Unfriendly Thievery Operations	To opposing Kingdom: Unlocks Hostile Spells Unlocks Hostile Thievery Operations Mana cost for Offensive Spells reduced to 2% Stealth cost for Offensive Ops reduced to 2%	Immediate Effects Annul Hostility Meter with everyone Benefits +10% Combat Gains Unlocks Propaganda thievery operation Unlocks Amnesia spell Mana costs for Offensive Spells reduced to 2% Stealth costs for Offensive Ops reduced to 2% Penalties 600% Exploration Costs Paradise unavailable After 12 Hours (12 Utopian Days) Benefits -15% Attack Time After 24 Hours (1 Utopian Month) Benefits -80% Gains and Effectiveness for operations to and from other Kingdoms (this phases in from War start)

Ending a War

Only the Kingdom's Monarch (or Steward) is able to end a war. This is accomplished in one of two ways: Mutual Peace or Withdrawal. Either choice results in an end-of-war ceasefire.

Mutual Peace

This option requires consent by both parties and simply settles the war with no winner. This is an excellent option when both kingdoms simply lose interest in the war or find it more beneficial to simply move on.

Both kingdoms receive:

* 3 times your median provinces acres in Specialist Credits
* Free Building Credits to the total of 200% of median province total land at the end of the war
* A provision of additional land to each province's individual explore pool
* Science Books bonus equal to 24 ticks of production
* Each Province will have 5% of their land lost and moved to their Explore Pool (minimum of 100 Acres added to Pool, regardless of how many are lost)

Withdrawal

Once the Minimum Time limit is reached (48 Ticks), either Kingdom can Withdraw from War. Withdrawals can occur if the Withdrawing Kingdom has not committed any Attacks within the past 2 Ticks.

War will also automatically end (a Kingdom will automatically Withdraw) if their Net Worth drops to 66% of the opponent's Net Worth on the first Tick this condition is satisfied. This will only occur after a minimum of 48 Ticks.

The Withdrawing Kingdom receives the following benefits:

* 3 times your median provinces acres in Specialist Credits
* Free Building Credits to the total of 200% of median province total land at the end of the war
* A provision of additional land to each province's individual explore pool
* Science Books bonus equal to 24 ticks of production
* Each Province will have 5% of their land lost and moved to their Explore Pool (minimum of 100 Acres added to Pool, regardless of how many are lost)

The Withdrawing Kingdom incurs the following penalties:

* 5% of the Kingdom's Land will be lost 
* 5% of the Kingdom's Honor will be lost and transferred to the Winning Kingdom

Victory

A Kingdom is victorious when its opponent withdraws from War. This is also called Surrendering. A Kingdom can only Withdraw if it makes no Attacks for 2 consecutive Ticks. It can then Withdraw on the 3rd Tick. Dragons, Aid, Thievery Operations and Magic Spells do not affect a Kingdom's ability to Withdraw.

After War, the winning kingdom receives the following benefits:

* 3 times your median Provinces acres in Specialist Credits
* Free Building Credits to the total of 200% of Median Province total land at the end of the War
* A provision of additional Land to each Province's individual Explore Pool
* Science Books bonus equal to 36 ticks of Production
* +50% advancement towards the next Scientist
* Land bonus equal to 10% of the losing Kingdom's total land at the end of the War, distributed prioritizing smallest Provinces
* Honor bonus equal to 5% of the losing Kingdom's total Honor at the end of the War (subtracted from each province then transferred and distributed evenly), plus 200 Honor per Province
* Each Province will have 5% of their land lost and moved to their Explore Pool (minimum of 100 Acres added to Pool, regardless of how many are lost)
* Recognition on Kingdom Page based on the number of Wars achieved

Note:

• Each additional War Win achieved will increase War Win bonuses (that are not transferred) by 5%, capped at 50% larger than baseline bonus.
  
• War Win bonus will incur a 5% stacking penalty for each Province below 25, calculated at War start - max 25% reduction.

End-of-War Ceasefire

After a war ends, neither kingdom may have any relations for an Utopian Month and are automatically placed in a 12 hour end-of-war ceasefire. During the ceasefire both kingdoms remain in war relations, thus retaining the protection benefits while rebuilding. After 24 hours, the kingdoms have the choice either to end the ceasefire or to wait up to an additional 72 hours (96 hours total). This choice is independent of the other kingdom.

During this ceasefire, both sides benefit from:

* Building Efficiency automatically restored to 100% if below 100%
* All Land currently out with armies at War end returns home immediately
* All military units currently out on attacks against the war opponent return home immediately
* Negative Spell effects and Riots are removed
* Any provinces affected by Plague it removed instantly
* Instant Population growth of 20% of max if you are under 50% of your max Population
* +1000% Birth Rate (minimum 500) for the first 24 Ticks
* Explore penalty reduced to 300% and explore time reduced by 50% for provinces below Kingdom Median (including incoming explored Acres)
* Access to Paradise spell
* Dragons that have already begun will be automatically canceled upon entering EoWCF

All credits (Specialist/Build) will be lost upon exit of End of War Ceasefire

Out-Of-Range War Benefits

There are no benefits for a War that was conducted outside of War Range (85%-117.64%). Neither winner or loser will gain Training or Building Credits and their Land and Troops will not instantly return (they will return at normal time).

War Forum

Shortly after declaring war, a temporary Forum is created. This is known as the War Forum.

In the War Forum provinces from either kingdom can interact by starting new threads or posting in existing ones.

Provinces are expected to interact respectfully and obey the Code of Conduct. Any offending material can be removed by either kingdom's Monarch or Steward.

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