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🏗️ World Structures

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World structures in Blitz are pre-built locations scattered across the map that players can claim by eliminating resident bandit forces. There is no construction process - hyperstructures are immediately functional once claimed.

Hyperstructures

In Blitz, hyperstructures are fully constructed and positioned around the map, ready to be claimed by eliminating resident bandit forces. There is no construction process - hyperstructures are immediately functional once claimed.

Hyperstructure Layout

The map features a strategic layout of hyperstructures:

  • Central Hyperstructure: Located at the center of the map (A)
  • Ring System: Hyperstructures are arranged in expanding rings around the center
  • Dynamic Scaling: As more players join, new rings of hyperstructures are spawned to maintain balance

Hyperstructure Spawning

The system spawns hyperstructures dynamically based on player count:

  • First Ring (B): 6 hyperstructures around the center, supporting 6 players
  • Second Ring (C): 18 additional hyperstructures, supporting 18 more players
  • Expanding Rings: The system continues to add rings as needed for any number of players

Claiming Hyperstructures

To claim a hyperstructure:

  1. Explore the Map: Navigate to the hyperstructure location
  2. Defeat Bandits: Eliminate the resident bandit forces protecting the structure
  3. Establish Control: Deploy guard armies to maintain control
  4. Earn Points: Accumulate hyperstructure points for your Objective Score

Strategic Value

Hyperstructures provide:

  • Objective Score: Points for claiming and controlling structures
  • Strategic Position: Key locations for military operations
  • Resource Production: Some hyperstructures may provide resource bonuses
  • Defensive Positions: Strong defensive locations on the map

Camps

Camps are discoverable locations scattered throughout the Blitz world map that provide significant strategic advantages.

Camp Features

  • Initial Occupation: Initially occupied by weak to moderate bandit forces
  • Village-like Functionality: Act similarly to villages with randomized buildings on spawn
  • Resource Storage: Contain randomized amounts of donkeys, labor, essence, and resources
  • Production Bonus: Provide resource and military production bonuses when claimed

Camp Benefits

When claimed, camps offer:

  • Resource Production: Additional production capacity for the controlling player
  • Military Support: Enhanced military production capabilities
  • Strategic Position: Forward operating bases for military operations
  • Resource Boost: Immediate access to stored resources

Claiming Camps

To claim a camp:

  1. Discover Location: Explore to find the camp
  2. Defeat Defenders: Eliminate the bandit forces
  3. Establish Control: Deploy guard armies for protection
  4. Utilize Benefits: Access the camp's production and resource capabilities

Essence Wells

Essence Wells are specialized structures that provide a steady supply of Essence, the key resource in Blitz.

Essence Well Functionality

  • Steady Production: Produce a continuous supply of Essence to the controlling player
  • Resource Independence: Supplant the need to continue exploring for more Essence
  • Weak Protection: Protected by bandit forces that must be defeated
  • Strategic Value: Key resource production points on the map

Essence Production

Essence Wells provide:

  • Continuous Supply: Steady Essence production without additional exploration
  • Resource Efficiency: More efficient than manual exploration for Essence gathering
  • Strategic Control: Important locations to control for resource dominance

Claiming Essence Wells

To claim an Essence Well:

  1. Locate the Well: Explore to find the Essence Well
  2. Defeat Bandits: Eliminate the protecting bandit forces
  3. Establish Control: Deploy guard armies for protection
  4. Harvest Essence: Begin receiving steady Essence production

Map Exploration Rewards

When exploring the Blitz world map, players can discover:

Essence Discovery

  • Primary Resource: Essence is the main resource found during exploration
  • Key Material: Required for upgrading Realms and constructing military buildings/producing troops

Additional Discoveries

  • Small Stacks: Donkeys, T1 troops, and labor to boost capabilities
  • Rare Relics: Powerful relics (rare) found when exploring or in Camp inventories
  • Consumables: Items that can be used by armies (e.g., stamina and damage boosters)

Exploration Mechanics

  • Inventory Capture: All items found by exploring armies are captured within their inventories
  • Transport Required: Items must be transported back to a Realm for use (except consumables)
  • No Resource Discovery: Players no longer find traditional resources when exploring (non-bridgeable)

Strategic Considerations

Hyperstructure Control

  • Early Claiming: Claim hyperstructures quickly to maximize Objective Score
  • Defensive Positioning: Use hyperstructures as defensive strongholds
  • Military Coordination: Coordinate attacks to capture enemy-controlled hyperstructures

Camp Utilization

  • Resource Expansion: Use camps to expand your resource production capacity
  • Forward Bases: Establish camps as forward operating bases for military operations
  • Resource Boost: Leverage camp resources for immediate military or economic advantage

Essence Well Management

  • Resource Security: Control Essence Wells to ensure steady Essence supply
  • Production Optimization: Use Essence Wells to optimize your production efficiency
  • Strategic Defense: Defend Essence Wells as critical resource production points

Exploration Strategy

  • Balanced Approach: Balance exploration with military and economic development
  • Resource Management: Efficiently transport discovered resources back to your Realms
  • Relic Utilization: Use discovered relics strategically for maximum advantage

Remember, in Blitz every world structure provides opportunities to increase your Total Score across all three scoring categories: Economy, Military, and Objective!