To the eDominacy Admin Team and Dedicated Players,

eDominacy offers an immersive, strategic experience in nation-building and warfare. However, as our community knows well, the game currently faces challenges related to player activity and sustainability. With a player base that is not growing to sustain the existing level of intensity, certain mechanics need streamlining.

Below, I propose three adjustments aimed at balancing gameplay, reducing strain on active players, and ensuring a more engaging experience for all.

Streamline Battles: Six Rounds of Four Hours Each

Current Situation:

The high number of battles and extended number of rounds make it difficult for many players to keep up consistently, reducing active engagement. When there aren’t enough players to support this level of dynamic combat, the demands of continuous rounds can become discouraging, leading to a drop in participation.

Proposed Change:

Reduce battles to six rounds, each lasting four hours. In cases where both sides reach 3:3, an overtime round will decide the outcome. This change aims to reduce player fatigue and make battles more manageable and enjoyable.

Expected Benefits:

A shorter, more focused battle structure enables players to stay engaged without being overwhelmed. A condensed format makes it feasible for our current player base to follow battles without excessive time commitment. With a reasonable battle structure, players are more likely to remain actively engaged, addressing the current dip in activity.

Remove Naval Module

Current Situation:

The naval component was an ambitious addition but requires a high player base to sustain effectively. Given the current player numbers, the naval module is more annoying than contributing to the fun.

Proposed Change:

Eliminate naval battles and naval companies. All naval companies would transition to land battle companies. All ship raw companies would transition to land raw companies. They remain the same Q they are now. All remaining naval weapons become land weapons with the same quality. Players who invested in intelligence-based training centers would receive a gold refund matching their investments.

Expected Benefits:

Removing the naval element allows players to focus on land battles, which remain central to the game’s core strategy. By reallocating resources from naval to land, the game economy can be more stable and manageable with our current player base.

Introduce an Air Strike Law for Long Distance Attacks

Current Situation:

With limited player numbers, a more flexible form of attack could add excitement without adding complexity. Implementing an Air Strike Law introduces a high-stakes maneuver that can be planned thoughtfully, bringing fresh strategic depth to the game without relying on naval operations. This will be what will fill the gap of attacking long distance, after the naval component is removed.

Proposed Change:

Implement an Air Strike Law that allows countries to launch targeted attacks without a border.

Proposed parameters include:

Cost: The Air Strike would be costly, at 100-200 gold, making it a considered choice.
Law Duration: The Air Strike Law would last 24 hours with no fast-tracking, giving players time to prepare.
Outcome: If the law passes, a land battle begins. A successful battle would launch a 30-day campaign as per standard rules, but failure would close the war, marking an unsuccessful landing.