Nightingale Realm Cards Guide 2025
Nightingale's realm card system is the core mechanic for customizing your Victorian gaslamp fantasy worlds. Combine cards to create unique realms with specific biomes, challenges, resources, and magical properties.
🃏 Card System Overview
- Card Types: Biome, Difficulty, Resource, Event, and Special cards
- Combination System: Mix multiple cards for layered effects
- Server Integration: Configure cards via server settings
- Dynamic Changes: Some cards can be added/removed while server runs
- Cross-Realm Travel: Different cards for different connected realms
Card Categories
🌳 Biome Cards
Primary realm type determination
- Forest Realm Card
- Ocean Realm Card
- Desert Realm Card
- Manor Realm Card
- Swamp Realm Card
- Mountain Realm Card
Each biome has unique resources, creatures, and aesthetics
⚔️ Difficulty Cards
Modify challenge and survival elements
- Peaceful Card (reduced threats)
- Hardened Card (increased damage)
- Resource Scarce Card
- Hostile Wildlife Card
- Extended Night Card
- Gaslamp Failure Card
Stack multiple difficulty cards for custom challenges
💰 Resource Cards
Adjust resource availability and types
- Resource Abundant Card
- Rare Materials Card
- Magical Essence Card
- Victorian Scrap Card
- Gaslamp Fuel Card
- Ancient Relic Card
Control the economy of your realm
🌌 Event Cards
Add dynamic events and occurrences
- Gaslamp Festival Card
- Mysterious Fog Card
- Portal Storm Card
- Lunar Eclipse Card
- Creature Migration Card
- Trade Caravan Card
Events occur periodically based on card settings
✨ Special Cards
Unique gameplay modifiers
- Architect's Blessing (building cost reduction)
- Explorer's Map (revealed map)
- Alchemist's Gift (enhanced crafting)
- Time Dilation Card (altered day/night cycle)
- Shared Knowledge Card (faster progression)
- Ethereal Travel Card (portal cooldown reduction)
Powerful effects that significantly change gameplay
🔗 Combination Cards
Pre-set combinations for specific themes
- Victorian Utopia Set
- Gaslamp Horror Set
- Explorer's Paradise Set
- Builder's Dream Set
- Survivalist's Challenge Set
- Roleplay Theater Set
Curated card packs for specific playstyles
Server Configuration
Basic Card Setup
Configure realm cards in RealmSettings.ini:
[RealmCards]
# Primary biome card (required)
BiomeCard=Forest
# Difficulty cards (optional, multiple allowed)
DifficultyCard1=Peaceful
DifficultyCard2=HostileWildlife
# Resource cards (optional, multiple allowed)
ResourceCard1=ResourceAbundant
ResourceCard2=RareMaterials
# Event cards (optional, schedule events)
EventCard1=GaslampFestival
EventCardFrequency=weekly # daily/weekly/monthly
# Special cards (optional, powerful modifiers)
SpecialCard=ArchitectsBlessing
# Maximum active cards
MaxActiveCards=6 # Limit to prevent performance issues
Advanced Card Configuration
[CardSettings]
# Card activation rules
ActivationRequirement=none # none/quest/progression/time
# Card duration (for temporary cards)
CardDuration=permanent # permanent/temporary/conditional
# Stacking behavior
AllowCardStacking=true # Multiple of same type
StackingMultiplier=additive # additive/multiplicative
# Card conflicts
ResolveCardConflicts=priority # priority/merge/random
# Performance settings
CardUpdateInterval=60 # Seconds between card effect updates
MaxCardEffects=20 # Maximum concurrent effects
Popular Card Combinations
Victorian Paradise
BiomeCard=Manor
DifficultyCard1=Peaceful
ResourceCard1=ResourceAbundant
SpecialCard=ArchitectsBlessing
EventCard1=GaslampFestival
Effect: Beautiful Victorian estate with abundant resources, reduced building costs, and regular festivals. Perfect for builders and roleplayers.
Gaslamp Survival Challenge
BiomeCard=Forest
DifficultyCard1=Hardened
DifficultyCard2=ResourceScarce
DifficultyCard3=ExtendedNight
EventCard1=MysteriousFog
SpecialCard=ExplorersMap
Effect: Dark, challenging forest with scarce resources, longer nights, frequent fog, but revealed map for navigation. For hardcore survival players.
Ocean Explorer's Dream
BiomeCard=Ocean
ResourceCard1=RareMaterials
ResourceCard2=AncientRelic
EventCard1=TradeCaravan
SpecialCard=EtherealTravel
DifficultyCard1=Peaceful
Effect: Coastal realm with rare materials and relics, regular trade caravans, reduced portal cooldowns, and peaceful wildlife. Ideal for explorers and traders.
Performance Considerations
Card Impact on Server Resources
| Card Type | CPU Impact | RAM Impact | Network Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biome Cards | Low-Medium | Medium | Low |
| Difficulty Cards | Low | Low | Low |
| Resource Cards | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Event Cards | High (during events) | Medium | Medium |
| Special Cards | Variable | Variable | Low |
| Combination Cards | High (multiple effects) | High | Medium |
Optimization Tips
- Limit Active Cards: Start with 3-4 cards, add more as needed
- Schedule Events: Space out event card activations
- Monitor Performance: Watch CPU/RAM when adding new cards
- Card Cleanup: Remove unused or conflicting cards
- Server Restarts: Some card changes require server restart
Card Acquisition and Management
How Players Get Cards
- Crafting: Use resources at crafting stations
- Exploration: Find cards in ruins, chests, and secret locations
- Trading: Exchange with NPCs or other players
- Quests: Complete challenges and story missions
- Server Rewards: Automatic card grants based on server activity
Admin Card Management
# Admin commands for card management
/card grant [player] [cardname] # Grant card to player
/card revoke [player] [cardname] # Remove card from player
/card activate [cardname] # Activate card server-wide
/card deactivate [cardname] # Deactivate server card
/card list active # List all active cards
/card list available # List all available cards
/card reset realm # Remove all cards from current realm
Troubleshooting
Cards not applying to realm
Check RealmSettings.ini syntax. Ensure BiomeCard is set. Restart server if cards were changed while server was running.
Performance issues with many cards
Reduce active card count. Check event card frequency. Monitor server resources during card effect updates.
Card conflicts causing unexpected behavior
Review card combinations for conflicts. Use ResolveCardConflicts setting in CardSettings. Test combinations in single-player first.
Players can't use certain cards
Check card requirements (progression, quest completion). Ensure card is allowed in server settings (AllowedCards list).
Event cards not triggering
Verify EventCardFrequency setting. Check server time and date synchronization. Ensure event cards are properly activated.
Creative Uses for Cards
Roleplay Servers
- Victorian Society: Manor biome, Gaslamp Festival events, Peaceful difficulty
- Explorer's Guild: Multiple biomes connected, Explorer's Map, Resource Abundant
- Magic Academy: Special cards focused on crafting and magical effects
Challenge Servers
- Hardcore Survival: Multiple difficulty cards, Resource Scarce, Hostile Wildlife
- Speedrun Realm: Time Dilation card, Shared Knowledge, reduced portal cooldowns
- Builder's Competition: Architect's Blessing, Resource Abundant, Peaceful difficulty
Event Servers
- Seasonal Events: Rotate cards based on real-world seasons/holidays
- Community Challenges: Weekly card combinations voted by players
- Tournament Realms: Standardized card sets for fair competition
Next Steps
- Set up your dedicated server
- Check hardware requirements
- Configure server settings
- Browse other game server guides
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