Age of History 3 News

Greetings, leaders! Today, we delve into the very core of your Civilization: its form of government. The chosen system will not only define who holds power, but also shape your Civilization's character and its path to dominance.

[h3]A Spectrum of Leadership[/h3]
Age of History 3 offers a diverse range of government types, each with its own unique set of strengths.



Let's explore some key examples:

[h3]Monarchy[/h3]
This traditional system vests leadership in a single ruler. Benefits include:

Advisor Expertise: You can secure the services of advisors at a 10% discount, allowing you to access their valuable expertise without breaking the bank.
Legacy of Leadership: Monarchs generate a monthly Legacy point bonus, accelerating your progress towards unlocking powerful civilization legacies.
Strong Military Foundation: Monarchy bolsters your Civilization's manpower pool by an additional 2,000, allowing you to build a larger and more formidable army.



[h3]Merchant Republic[/h3]
This system prioritizes commerce and trade. Its benefits include:

Economic Efficiency: Production output across all your provinces increases by 4%, significantly boosting your income-generating potential.
Frugal Construction: The cost of constructing economic buildings decreases by 5%, allowing you to expand your economic infrastructure more efficiently.
Swift Recruitment: Recruitment times for new units are reduced by 10%, ensuring you can field your forces quickly in times of need.



[h3]City-State[/h3]
This system focuses on the development of a central urban hub. Its benefits include:

Efficient Administration: Province maintenance costs are reduced by 10%, freeing up resources for other crucial investments.
Resilient Defenses: All units stationed within your territory gain a bonus of 3 defense points, making them more resistant to enemy attacks.
Urban Expansion: Your provinces gain 4 additional building slots, allowing you to construct a wider range of structures and further develop your cities.



[h3]The Price of Change[/h3]
Changing type of government requires an investment of gold and Legacy points.



[h3]Unlocking New Horizons[/h3]
Certain government types become available through research in the technology tree. As your civilization advances, you'll unlock the potential to create political structures that align with your evolving needs and ambitions.

Greetings, leaders! Today, we delve into the lifeblood of any Civilization: the budget view. Here, you'll wield the tools to manage your income, expenses, and ultimately, the fate of your Civilization.

[h3]The Heart of Financial Control[/h3]
The budget view provides a clear picture of your civilization's financial health. It displays your income, expenses, and current balance, allowing you to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation.



[h3]Taxing Your People[/h3]
Taxation is a vital source of income, but striking the right balance is crucial. You can adjust tax levels in three tiers:

Low Taxation: This reduces unrest and fosters research, but generates minimal income.


Default Taxation: The standard setting, balancing income generation.
Severe Taxation: This approach significantly boosts your coffers, but at the cost of higher unrest, decreasing research and Legacy Point generation.
Choose wisely! A happy populace is a productive one, while an overly-taxed society could rebel.



[h3]The Cost of War[/h3]
Maintaining a strong military is vital, but comes with a price. You can adjust army maintenance spending in three ways:

Decreased Pay: This lowers costs but negatively impacts troop morale, leadin decreased effectiveness in battle.
Default Spending: This maintains a healthy balance between cost and morale.
Increased Pay: This boosts morale and improves troop performance, but significantly increases your financial burden.
A well-funded army is a powerful tool, but ensure you can afford to maintain its edge.



[h3]Fueling Innovation[/h3]
Research is the key to advancement, and the budget view allows you to control your research spending:

Decreased Funding: This cuts costs but significantly slows research progress.
Default Funding: This maintains a steady pace of research.
Increased Funding: This significantly boosts research speed, but demands a hefty financial commitment.
Invest wisely in research to unlock new technologies!



[h3]Borrowing with Caution[/h3]
In times of need, the budget view allows you to take out loans. However, remember – loans are not free money! They come with interest and a limited number can be taken. Use them strategically only during emergencies or to seize critical opportunities.



[h3]Prosperity at a Glance[/h3]

The budget view also introduces the Prosperity Tier. This metric reflects the average economic health of your provinces, taking into account population and development. A higher Prosperity Tier translates to a stronger national economy, generating more income from your various sources.



[h3]The Art of Management[/h3]

Mastering your budget is a vital skill. By carefully balancing income, expenses, and strategic investments, you can ensure your Civilization's prosperity and pave the way for its dominance.

Until then, remember – a wise leader knows that true power lies not on the battlefield alone, but in the ability to manage a thriving and stable economy.

Greetings, leaders! Today's development diary delves into the beating heart of your Civilization: your provinces. These diverse regions hold the key to your Civilization's prosperity and military might. Let's explore the intricate details that define each province and the tools at your disposal to optimize them.



[h3]Lay of the Land[/h3]
The terrain of your provinces plays a crucial role. From fertile plains offering bountiful harvests to rugged mountains fostering hardy warriors, each type offers unique bonuses. Understanding your terrain is key to maximizing your province's potential.



[h3]Claiming Your Rightful Land[/h3]
Conquered territories require a core, a symbol of your civilization's legitimate claim. Uncored provinces suffer an income penalty, highlighting the importance of integrating them into your empire.

[h3]A Flourishing Population[/h3]
The people residing within your provinces are your most valuable asset. Each province has a population and a diverse mix of nationalities. As your core solidifies, assimilation will occur, creating a more unified populace.

[h3]Taxing for the Common Good[/h3]
Provinces generate income from taxation. A higher tax efficiency translates to a richer treasury. Wisely invest gold and civilization legacy points, or construct specific buildings, to optimize tax collection. Remember, a thriving population provides the best returns, so prioritize provinces with high growth potential.



[h3]Growing Your Population[/h3]
Population is a crucial factor in your overall strength. Each province has a growth rate, determining its natural population increase. Wise investment in gold or specific buildings like farms and granaries will boost this growth, ensuring a steady stream of manpower and potential taxpayers.



[h3]Economic Engines[/h3]
Provinces not only generate income from taxes, but also from their economies and any resource they possess. However, a province's maximum economic output is linked to its population growth rate, capped at half its value. Invest in workshops and other economic buildings to stimulate growth and maximize your income.



[h3]Faith and Fortune[/h3]
Religion plays a significant role. If a province's dominant religion differs from your civilization's, income suffers. Sending missionaries can convert the population, forging religious unity and boosting your income potential.

[h3]Manpower: The Backbone of Your Army[/h3]
Each province contributes to your overall manpower pool, the lifeblood of your military. Growth rate and local manpower levels determine the number of potential recruits a province can provide. Manage your manpower strategically, ensuring a steady stream of soldiers to defend your realm.



[h3]Building a Strong Foundation[/h3]
Infrastructure development brings a range of benefits to your provinces. Invest gold and civilization legacy points to enhance their capabilities.

[h3]Unearthing Riches[/h3]
Certain provinces may hold unique resources, further fueling your economy and potentially offering strategic advantages. Research new technologies to unlock the ability to construct resource-specific buildings and maximize your output.

[h3]Growth and Development[/h3]
As your economy expands, the potential for new buildings within a province increases. Research unlocks new structures, allowing you to further specialize and optimize your provinces.

[h3]The Scars of War[/h3]
Military actions and disease can devastate a province, reducing its income potential.

The province view provides valuable insights. Here you can assess the potential loot you can acquire after a successful siege, helping you plan your military campaigns strategically.

By understanding and managing these intricate details, you can transform your provinces from mere territories into thriving centers of wealth and power. The fate of your empire rests on your ability to cultivate and optimize these vital building blocks of your realm.

Greetings, leaders! Today's development diary delves into the foundation of any thriving Civilization: its resources. In Age of History 3, you'll have a diverse selection of 49 unique resources at your disposal, ranging from the staples of life like grain and rice to the luxuries of porcelain and glass.

[h3]A World of Potential[/h3]



Each province within your realm holds the potential to produce a single, unique resource.



This resource will be the lifeblood of your economy, providing a steady stream of income based on two key factors:

Base Price Value: This inherent worth of the resource sets the baseline for its potential income.



[h3]Production Efficiency[/h3]
This variable represents the effectiveness of a province in extracting or cultivating its designated resource. Higher efficiency translates to greater income.



[h3]Investing in Your Land[/h3]
The good news? You don't have to settle for the status quo. Investing in a province's economy allows you to boost its production efficiency, maximizing your resource output. Think of it as nurturing the land and optimizing its productivity.



[h3]Unlocking Specialized Potential[/h3]
Technology is not just about shiny new weapons or advancements in warfare. Research unlocks unique buildings specific to each resource.



For instance, wool production flourishes with a dedicated sheep farm, while grain benefits from a well-maintained grain farm. Cattle ranchers and iron mines further enhance resource extraction in their respective provinces.



[h3]The Power of Plenty[/h3]
Domination isn't just about military might. Becoming the leading producer of a specific resource grants your Civilization a powerful, unique bonus. This can significantly enhance your economic, military, or diplomatic standing. The race to become a resource titan is an ongoing one.



Remember, a Civilization's true strength lies in its ability to harness the potential of its land and its people.


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Greetings, rulers! Today's dev diary sheds light on two crucial pillars of your Civilization's success: The Council and your esteemed Advisors.

[h3]The Guiding Hand:[/h3]
The Council serves as your inner circle, a group of trusted individuals offering counsel and shaping your Civilization's trajectory.
Led by the Ruler (King in monarchies, elected official in republics), the Council's composition reflects your government type. Ruler receives up to four random, small bonuses that can bolster your leadership.



[h3]Specialized Expertise[/h3]
Beyond the Council's general wisdom, you can bolster your Civilization's strength by hiring specialized Advisors. Each advisor represents a critical domain:

[h3]Administrative Advisor[/h3]
This seasoned bureaucrat offers bonuses to streamline your realm's operation. Expect reductions in province maintenance costs, administrative building construction, construction time, and even religious conversion costs.



[h3]Economic Advisor[/h3]
With a keen eye for profit, this advisor unlocks benefits for your economic engine. You'll see lower costs for province investment and economic buildings, increased production efficiency, plus a reduction in core creation costs and more.



[h3]Innovation Advisor[/h3]
This visionary thinker expedites your technological advancement. They might accelerate research or cement your civilization's legacy with unique bonuses.



[h3]Military Advisor[/h3]
A seasoned strategist, this advisor provides tactical advantages to your armed forces. Expect bonuses for your generals (attack/defense), reduced army maintenance costs, higher siege effectiveness, or even an increase in your Civilization 's overall manpower and many more!




[h3]Investing in Greatness[/h3]
Hiring advisors requires both gold and civilization legacy. These permanent acquisitions become invaluable assets, shaping your Civilization 's path.

[h3]Sharpening the Edge[/h3]
But the story doesn't end there. As your civilization unlocks new legacies or technologies, you can further enhance your advisors' skills. By increasing their skill level, all existing bonuses receive a +50% boost.

[h3]A Symphony of Expertise[/h3]
The Council and Advisors work in tandem. The Council provides a foundation of leadership, while advisors offer specialized expertise to truly propel your Civilization to greatness.



I eagerly await your feedback! Let me know your thoughts on the Council and Advisors, and how they might shape your strategies in the game.