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One of two primary methods the player can acquire doubloons through the game, Cargo Trading is how most players will get started in the game in wealth, faction reputation, and levels and is often done on large, mercantile ships.

One of two primary methods the player can acquire doubloons through the game, Cargo Trading is how most players will get started in the game in wealth, faction reputation, and levels and is often done on large, mercantile ships.

=== Combat ===

 

===Combat===

Combat, as the name would imply, is how players are able to fight one another both in naval skirmishes and land-based battles.  

Combat, as the name would imply, is how players are able to fight one another both in naval skirmishes and land-based battles.  

=== [[Levels & Titles]] ===

=== [[Levels & Titles]]===

Levels signify a player's progress across the various [[Skills]] in the game with accompanying titles to showcase that progress. As a player increases their experience in a skill, that skill's title will change every other level.

Levels signify a player's progress across the various [[Skills]] in the game with accompanying titles to showcase that progress. As a player increases their experience in a skill, that skill's title will change every other level.

=== [[Map]] ===

===[[Map]]===

The Map is a helpful GUI which shows the player their position, direction, and islands in the region.

The Map is a helpful GUI which shows the player their position, direction, and islands in the region.

=== [[NPCs]] ===

===[[NPCs]]===

NPCs are the various characters and merchants the player uses to spawn or build ships, purchase items, and various other helpful tasks.

NPCs are the various characters and merchants the player uses to spawn or build ships, purchase items, and various other helpful tasks.

=== [[Piracy]] ===

===[[Piracy]]===

Piracy is the second method the game offers for earning doubloons involving stealing cargo from players on enemy factions. Stolen cargo gets a bonus to sell price to incentivize piracy and is often done using fast, maneuverable ships to intercept the large vessels used by traders.

Piracy is the second method the game offers for earning doubloons involving stealing cargo from players on enemy factions. Stolen cargo gets a bonus to sell price to incentivize piracy and is often done using fast, maneuverable ships to intercept the large vessels used by traders.

=== [[Wind]] ===

===[[Wind]]===

The main force with drives any sailship, Wind directly determines which directions a player's ship can travel in efficiently without the use of a steam engine. The angles the player can take into or against the wind depends on the ship they are using and its sail types.

The main force with drives any sailship, Wind directly determines which directions a player's ship can travel in efficiently without the use of a steam engine. The angles the player can take into or against the wind depends on the ship they are using and its sail types.

== Community Mechanics ==

==Community Mechanics==

=== Housing ===

===Housing===

A method for players to show off various creations and accomplishments to one another, Housing offers a personalized and customizable space for players to place and display various items and furnitures. Players can choose from an assortment of houses, each with its own set of expansions and add-ons.

A method for players to show off various creations and accomplishments to one another, Housing offers a personalized and customizable space for players to place and display various items and furnitures. Players can choose from an assortment of houses, each with its own set of expansions and add-ons.

=== [[Roleplay]] ===

===[[Roleplay]]===

The ultimate showcase of a faction's skill, official roleplay is how players can fight for their factions in the lore of Tradelands and gain various islands for their nation. Roleplay is constantly ongoing, and the best players are often chosen, serving as an effective incentive for players to continue to get better.

The ultimate showcase of a faction's skill, official roleplay is how players can fight for their factions in the lore of Tradelands and gain various islands for their nation. Roleplay is constantly ongoing, and the best players are often chosen, serving as an effective incentive for players to continue to get better.