Rent - Revision history

Thirty7: /* Original Rent System */ fixing template call... and a lot more of those too

2012-07-08T08:49:49Z

Original Rent System: fixing template call... and a lot more of those too

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	The X amount can be lowered down to 0, thus avoiding the tax portion of equation provided the base architect has kept a good track of when the base rent will be calculated, and spends all loose prestige ahead of time.		The X amount can be lowered down to 0, thus avoiding the tax portion of equation provided the base architect has kept a good track of when the base rent will be calculated, and spends all loose prestige ahead of time.

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Aggelakis: /* Overview */

2012-06-09T05:26:58Z

Overview

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	'''Rent''' is an in-game charge to [[Supergroups]] based on what they posses in their bases. The rent system in-game has been changed three times since it was initially introduced in [[Issue 6]], first with a tax system which was later replaced with a flat rent based on base size, which was then itself replaced with a charge based on possession of certain items. Rent is paid with [[Prestige]] by speaking with the [[Super Group Registrar]].		'''Rent''' is an in-game charge to [[Supergroups]] based on what they posses in their bases. The rent system in-game has been changed three times since it was initially introduced in [[Issue 6]], first with a tax system which was later replaced with a flat rent based on base size, which was then itself replaced with a charge based on possession of certain items. Rent is paid with [[Prestige]] by speaking with the [[Super Group Registrar]].

	{{EdNote\|note=Please note that since interacting with the Super Group Registrar is restricted to [[VIP Player]]s, [[Premium Player\|Premium]] and [[Free Player\|Free]] Players must have a VIP Player in their super group ~~to pay~~ rent.}}		{{EdNote\|note=Please note that since interacting with the Super Group Registrar is restricted to [[VIP Player]]s, [[Premium Player\|Premium]] and [[Free Player\|Free]] Players must have a VIP Player in their super group whose rank allows paying rent.}}

	== Schedule and Penalties ==		== Schedule and Penalties ==

Aggelakis at 05:26, 9 June 2012

2012-06-09T05:26:14Z

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	'''Rent''' is an in-game charge to [[Supergroups]] based on what they posses in their bases. The rent system in-game has been changed three times since it was initially introduced in [[Issue 6]], first with a tax system which was later replaced with a flat rent based on base size, which was then itself replaced with a charge based on possession of certain items~~. The [[developer]]s have stated they are still looking into base rent, so it will likely change again in the future~~. Rent is paid with [[Prestige]] by speaking with the [[Super Group Registrar]].		'''Rent''' is an in-game charge to [[Supergroups]] based on what they posses in their bases. The rent system in-game has been changed three times since it was initially introduced in [[Issue 6]], first with a tax system which was later replaced with a flat rent based on base size, which was then itself replaced with a charge based on possession of certain items. Rent is paid with [[Prestige]] by speaking with the [[Super Group Registrar]].


	~~'''~~Please note that ~~only~~ [[VIP Player]]s ~~can~~ pay ~~a supergoups~~ rent~~'''~~		{{EdNote\|note=Please note that since interacting with the Super Group Registrar is restricted to [[VIP Player]]s, [[Premium Player\|Premium]] and [[Free Player\|Free]] Players must have a VIP Player in their super group to pay rent.}}

	== Schedule and Penalties ==		== Schedule and Penalties ==
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	All penalties for overdue rent are removed by paying rent, which also resets the rent cycle back to Week 0. Many players confuse the Week 4 Due Date with "rent must be paid now" - this is wrong; since there are no penalties until two weeks after the due date, it's unnecessary to pay rent every four weeks. The most efficient use of prestige is to wait six weeks between payments - eight weeks if all your base contains is items that do not require power.		All penalties for overdue rent are removed by paying rent, which also resets the rent cycle back to Week 0. Many players confuse the Week 4 Due Date with "rent must be paid now" - this is wrong; since there are no penalties until two weeks after the due date, it's unnecessary to pay rent every four weeks. The most efficient use of prestige is to wait six weeks between payments - eight weeks if all your base contains is items that do not require power.

			{{bug\|A Rare bug can occur when rent has gone unpaid for very long periods of time (ie, half a year or longer) where the rent will read as paid up at the Registrar, but, base power (and thus control) will still be turned off.

	{{bug\|A Rare bug can occur when rent has gone unpaid for very long periods of time (ie, half a year or longer) where the rent will read as paid up at the Registrar, but, base power (and thus control) will still be turned off. <br /><br />Bases afflicted with this will still be accessible and the bins usable. [[GM]]s can clear this issue and fix a base fairly quickly, but if a player or group does not mind waiting, the issue will be automatically cleared up by the game itself next time rent is paid.}}		Bases afflicted with this will still be accessible and the bins usable. [[Game Manager\|GMs]] can clear this issue and fix a base fairly quickly, but if a player or group does not mind waiting, the issue will be automatically cleared up by the game itself next time rent is paid.}}

	== ~~Current Calculations~~ ==		== Calculating Rent ==
	Beginning in [[Issue 13]], base rent is calculated based on the number of a few specific items placed in a base. Plot size and security/hidden status no longer have any effect on rent. Please note that [[Items of Power]] no longer provide Upkeep bonuses under this new system.		Beginning in [[Issue 13]], base rent is calculated based on the number of a few specific items placed in a base. Plot size and security/hidden status no longer have any effect on rent. Please note that [[Items of Power]] no longer provide Upkeep bonuses under this new system.

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	== ~~Old Calculations~~ ==		== Historical ==
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	=== Second Rent System ===		=== Second Rent System ===

Aggelakis: /* Current Calculations */

2012-06-09T05:22:04Z

Current Calculations

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	== Current Calculations ==		== Current Calculations ==
	Beginning in [[Issue 13]], base rent ~~will be~~ calculated based on the number ~~and type~~ of items placed in a base. Plot size and security/hidden status no longer have any effect on rent. Please note that [[Items of Power]] no longer provide Upkeep bonuses under this new system.		Beginning in [[Issue 13]], base rent is calculated based on the number of a few specific items placed in a base. Plot size and security/hidden status no longer have any effect on rent. Please note that [[Items of Power]] no longer provide Upkeep bonuses under this new system.

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Sleepykitty: /* Overview */ note about VIPs

2012-01-16T10:20:32Z

Overview: note about VIPs

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	'''Rent''' is an in-game charge to [[Supergroups]] based on what they posses in their bases. The rent system in-game has been changed three times since it was initially introduced in [[Issue 6]], first with a tax system which was later replaced with a flat rent based on base size, which was then itself replaced with a charge based on possession of certain items. The [[developer]]s have stated they are still looking into base rent, so it will likely change again in the future. Rent is paid with [[Prestige]] by speaking with the [[Super Group Registrar]].		'''Rent''' is an in-game charge to [[Supergroups]] based on what they posses in their bases. The rent system in-game has been changed three times since it was initially introduced in [[Issue 6]], first with a tax system which was later replaced with a flat rent based on base size, which was then itself replaced with a charge based on possession of certain items. The [[developer]]s have stated they are still looking into base rent, so it will likely change again in the future. Rent is paid with [[Prestige]] by speaking with the [[Super Group Registrar]].


			'''Please note that only [[VIP Player]]s can pay a supergoups rent'''

	== Schedule and Penalties ==		== Schedule and Penalties ==

Blondeshell: +wip date

2011-08-21T19:51:41Z

+wip date

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

SekoiaBot: Suppressing display of date information on legacy use of {{wip}}; cosmetic changes

2011-01-26T05:17:25Z

Suppressing display of date information on legacy use of {{wip}}; cosmetic changes

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	{{bug\|A Rare bug can occur when rent has gone unpaid for very long periods of time (ie, half a year or longer) where the rent will read as paid up at the Registrar, but, base power (and thus control) will still be turned off. <br><br>Bases afflicted with this will still be accessible and the bins usable. [[GM]]s can clear this issue and fix a base fairly quickly, but if a player or group does not mind waiting, the issue will be automatically cleared up by the game itself next time rent is paid.}}		{{bug\|A Rare bug can occur when rent has gone unpaid for very long periods of time (ie, half a year or longer) where the rent will read as paid up at the Registrar, but, base power (and thus control) will still be turned off. <br /><br />Bases afflicted with this will still be accessible and the bins usable. [[GM]]s can clear this issue and fix a base fairly quickly, but if a player or group does not mind waiting, the issue will be automatically cleared up by the game itself next time rent is paid.}}

	== Current Calculations ==		== Current Calculations ==

Adeon Hawkwood: /* Current Calculations */ added combat logs/comtemplation charts

2010-12-28T23:13:40Z

Current Calculations: added combat logs/comtemplation charts

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Sleepykitty: /* Schedule and Penalties */ added a note about a rare bug in base rent

2010-01-25T15:59:26Z

Schedule and Penalties: added a note about a rare bug in base rent

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	All penalties for overdue rent are removed by paying rent, which also resets the rent cycle back to Week 0. Many players confuse the Week 4 Due Date with "rent must be paid now" - this is wrong; since there are no penalties until two weeks after the due date, it's unnecessary to pay rent every four weeks. The most efficient use of prestige is to wait six weeks between payments - eight weeks if all your base contains is items that do not require power.		All penalties for overdue rent are removed by paying rent, which also resets the rent cycle back to Week 0. Many players confuse the Week 4 Due Date with "rent must be paid now" - this is wrong; since there are no penalties until two weeks after the due date, it's unnecessary to pay rent every four weeks. The most efficient use of prestige is to wait six weeks between payments - eight weeks if all your base contains is items that do not require power.


			{{bug\|A Rare bug can occur when rent has gone unpaid for very long periods of time (ie, half a year or longer) where the rent will read as paid up at the Registrar, but, base power (and thus control) will still be turned off. <br><br>Bases afflicted with this will still be accessible and the bins usable. [[GM]]s can clear this issue and fix a base fairly quickly, but if a player or group does not mind waiting, the issue will be automatically cleared up by the game itself next time rent is paid.}}

	== Current Calculations ==		== Current Calculations ==

Eabrace: /* Old Calculations */ tense and minor clarifications

2009-07-27T20:52:38Z

Old Calculations: tense and minor clarifications

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	=== Second Rent System ===		=== Second Rent System ===
	Base Rent was calculated solely on your plot size. The larger the plot, the larger the rent. Secure plots also ~~pay~~ more rent, due to the number of defenses they are allowed to have. The intent was that if they were re-introduced, Items of Power would reduce the amount of Rent due.		Base Rent was calculated solely on your plot size. The larger the plot, the larger the rent. Secure plots also paid more rent, due to the number of defenses they are allowed to have. The intent was that if they were re-introduced, [[Items of Power]] would reduce the amount of Rent due.

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	=== Original Rent System ===		=== Original Rent System ===

	The ~~old~~ base rent system was both a rent, and a tax. While the exact calculation is unknown for several parts of this formula,		The original base rent system was both a rent and a tax. While the exact calculation is unknown for several parts of this formula,

	(X * Z) + Y = rent		(X * Z) + Y = rent
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	'''Y''' = rent charged per plot size + rent per room		'''Y''' = rent charged per plot size + rent per room

	The Table used in the Y portion of the equation is currently unknown, but most likely is similar to the ~~new~~ calculations, just at a larger amount.		The Table used in the Y portion of the equation is currently unknown, but most likely is similar to the calculations made in the second rent system, just at a larger amount.

	The X amount can be lowered down to 0, thus avoiding the tax portion of equation provided the base architect has kept a good track of when the base rent will be calculated, and spends all loose prestige ahead of time.		The X amount can be lowered down to 0, thus avoiding the tax portion of equation provided the base architect has kept a good track of when the base rent will be calculated, and spends all loose prestige ahead of time.