In the evolving world of Ebisu's Bay, landowners are bestowed with the capability to enhance their territories through strategic development and maintenance of resource nodes, points of interest, and artifacts. This system is designed to incentivize the active participation of landowners in the ecosystem, making each decision impactful and rewarding.

Initial Investment and Resource Node Identification

Upon acquiring land, owners will find up to seven resource slots, determined by the land's inherent characteristics. These slots may house a variety of elements, from resources waiting to be harvested to unique points of interest that can significantly affect gameplay. The initial development of these nodes requires an investment using koban and/or other resources, setting the stage for future enhancements.

Upgrade Mechanics

Upgrades play a crucial role in maximizing the potential of each land parcel. By investing resources and fortune tokens, landowners can elevate the level of their resource nodes, points of interest, and artifacts. This process not only increases the yield and benefits these features provide but also unlocks access to rare resources and enhances the strategic value of the land.

• Resource Contribution: Upgrades demand a combination of specific resources and fortune tokens, with the required amounts scaling with each level.
• Diverse Investments: Points of interest and artifacts also require upgrades through resource and koban investments, varying by the nature of the feature.

Maintenance and Upkeep

To sustain the enhancements made to their land, owners must fulfill periodic upkeep responsibilities. This entails contributing a predetermined quantity of resources before the end of each season to prevent degradation of the node's level.

• Seasonal Upkeep: A certain amount of resources must be allocated for upkeep, with the required quantity increasing as the node or feature levels up.
• Degradation and Reinvestment: Failure to meet upkeep requirements results in a reduction of the node's level. Should a node regress to level 0, the initial investment must be remade to reactivate the node's benefits.

Incentives for Active Engagement

The incentive structure for deed building and resource upgrades is meticulously crafted to reward landowners for their investment and management efforts.

• Increased Output: Upgrading resource nodes results in higher resource yields, directly benefiting the owner and attracting more players to harvest, thus generating tax income.
• Access to Rare Resources: Higher-level nodes have the potential to produce rare resources, adding a layer of exclusivity and value to the land found only be heroes.
• Experience Points: Landowners earn experience points for performing upkeep and upgrading nodes, fostering a sense of progression and achievement.
• Random Events: The act of leveling up can trigger random events, introducing unexpected twists and opportunities for landowners to explore and capitalize on.

Through this comprehensive system, Ebisu's Bay encourages active participation from landowners, ensuring that the management of land and resources remains a dynamic and engaging aspect of the game. The deed building and resource upgrade mechanic not only enriches the gameplay experience but also contributes to the depth and complexity of the game's economic and social systems.

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