Nightingale Realm Cards Guide
Nightingale features a realm card system that allows players to create and customize different worlds. Use cards to access realms with unique biomes, resources, and challenges.
๐ Understanding Realm Cards
- Browse Biomes: Forest, Swamp, Desert realms available
- Create Portals: Combine cards to open mystical gateways
- Explore & Survive: Each realm offers unique resources and creatures
- Temporary Realms: Most realms are accessible for limited time
Available Realm Cards
๐ณ Biome Cards
Choose your realm environment
- Forest Card: Lush woodland with abundant wildlife
- Swamp Card: Waterlogged terrain with unique flora
- Desert Card: Arid landscape with scarce resources
โ๏ธ Major Cards
Add realm features and challenges
- The Watch: Creates challenging encounters
- Vault Card: Opens advanced challenge areas
- Provisioner Card: Moderate difficulty realms
- Hunt Card: High danger realms with strong creatures
๐ Minor Cards
Modify specific gameplay aspects
- Antiquarian Cards: Discover ancient mysteries
- Astrolabe Cards: Navigate and explore effectively
- Gloom Cards: High difficulty with permanent dangers
- Herbarium Cards: Enhanced resource gathering
Using Realm Cards
How to Create Realms
- Gather Resources: Collect Essences, Paper, and Ink
- Craft Cards: Use arcane crafting stations
- Activate Portals: Place cards in portal mechanisms
- Enter Realms: Step through activated portals
- Explore & Return: Gather unique resources from each realm
Card Combinations
Combine different cards to create varied experiences:
- Biome + Major: Changes realm environment and challenges
- Multiple Majors: Adds complex features and objectives
- Minor Cards: Fine-tune specific gameplay elements
Tips for Realm Exploration
Resource Management
- Essence Collection: Gather from defeated creatures and special locations
- Crafting Stations: Build arcane tables for card creation
- Inventory Management: Store cards and components efficiently
Survival Strategies
- Respite Realm: Establish a safe home base
- Portal Preparation: Craft required cards before exploring
- Risk Assessment: Understand realm difficulty before entering
Multiplayer Cooperation
- Shared Portal Usage: Coordinate realm visits with friends
- Resource Trading: Share unique finds between players
- Base Building: Construct shared shelters in different realms
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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