Factions gone

[Nahtyrra]

ok i have unlocked the factions perk some time ago and it worked until a update and now they aren't showing up in runs even after a complete storm season run where the map is reseted

[Leisurely Luke]

This week, we released a Cycles Reforged Update which overhauls the World Map layer. It introduced Ancient Seals, World Events, Caravan Upgrades, and more. Factions no longer work like they used to. They were reduced to town-like districts in the Smoldering City that you can establish Trade Routes with if you are in the proximity of the Smoldering City.

You can find a detailed description of the Update and all the changes in the update notes:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1336490/view/3676674235050601004

[Tamamo-no-Bae]

It's a shame that the factions dont make cities anymore, I kinda liked that.

[el Darkness]

Originally posted by Tamamo-no-Bae:

It's a shame that the factions dont make cities anymore, I kinda liked that.

It had some merits, but competition system did not work well, at best is was not entertaining.

[Hariman]

Hmm. It might be an interesting addition to have contracts or something to allow for some other faction cities.

Perhaps that could be another reward for some events. You gain enough supplies/support to send out another city.

It provides a new trade hub after a number of years, and extra resources for the citadel, maybe?

[Lorska]

Factions were an awful the way they worked.
They'd randomly block you off places you want to go, made failing a settlement even worse than it already was and made people playing on lower difficulties feel even worse getting even fewer rewards comparatively.

The new seal system works a lot better granting extra resources.

[Tamamo-no-Bae]

Well obviously it should be implemented better, but it was nice to feellike you weren't alone and other viceroys/factions settled too.

[Samseng Yik]

The faction competition is never a problem for me.
But now I have less cities to do trade route, thus leading to less trade route item option.

[Clawyer]

Originally posted by Samseng Yik:

The faction competition is never a problem for me.
But now I have less cities to do trade route, thus leading to less trade route item option.

As soon as you unlock the factions as a trading partner in the skill tree you have them all the time, in every settlement, even when setting out after the cycle reset.
Before this update you needed one or two complete settlements in order to have 4 trading partners, starting with only the capital to trade with.

[el Darkness]

Originally posted by Clawyer:

As soon as you unlock the factions as a trading partner in the skill tree you have them all the time, in every settlement, even when setting out after the cycle reset.
Before this update you needed one or two complete settlements in order to have 4 trading partners, starting with only the capital to trade with.

Actually after 2 or 3 settlements I lost contact with them, It would be nice to have some trading partners even after you leave Smoldering City.

[Leisurely Luke]

Thank you for sharing your feedback, everyone! We will consider increasing the range within which you can trade with other settlements for one of the upcoming updates ^^

[jandarsunstar78]

I actually quit playing due to the factions. I completely agree with Lorska's comment above. I randomly just dropped by and thought I would check if the Devs ever changed this, and this thread makes me rejoice. I'm going to reinstall and try the game again ^^

[el Darkness]

Factions are now reduced to partners for trade routes if you have the corresponding upgrades and you are close enough to the city. They are helping you now. :)