Skills Development & Progression

In "The Incaverse," the player's journey will depend their entry point into the game, and will include a well-structured skill development system. Here's an outline of how skills can be obtained, along with the scoring and game progression mechanics:

Skill Development Categories

Diplomacy: Negotiating, resolving conflicts, and building alliances.

Economic Management: Managing resources, trade, and infrastructure development.

Cultural Understanding: Knowledge of traditions, rituals, and the diverse cultures within the empire.

Military Strategy: Defensive and offensive strategies, army management.

Spiritual Wisdom: Understanding of religious practices and Inca cosmology.

Engineering and Construction: Knowledge of Inca architecture and construction techniques.

Obtaining Skills

Quest Completion: Successfully completing quests grants experience points (XP) in relevant skill categories. For example, resolving the dispute in the silver mines increases Economic Management skills.

NPC Interactions: Learning from characters like elders, shamans, or military leaders can provide skill boosts.

Exploration and Discovery: Discovering historical sites, artifacts, or solving puzzles can grant knowledge and skills.

Training and Workshops: Participate in in-game training sessions or workshops for specific skills, like a military drill or a construction project.

Scoring System

Experience Points (XP): Players earn XP for completing quests, making significant decisions, or successfully negotiating challenges.

Skill Levels: Each skill has levels, with players starting at a novice level and progressing to expert. Higher skill levels unlock more complex and rewarding quests and interactions.

Achievements: Specific achievements, like "Master Negotiator" or "Cultural Ambassador," are awarded for reaching high levels in skill categories or for completing challenging tasks.

Game Progression

Skill Milestones: Progressing to higher skill levels unlocks new areas of the game, more complex quests, and influential NPCs.

Story Advancement: Certain parts of the story are only accessible after reaching particular skill milestones, ensuring that players are adequately prepared for the challenges ahead.

Regional Unlocking: Progress in skills and story enables access to new regions and their unique quests and challenges.

Endgame: The culmination of the game involves a series of tests or challenges that require a balanced skill set, reflecting the player’s journey and growth.

Feedback and Rewards

Regular Feedback: Players receive feedback on their decisions and quest outcomes, indicating how their skills are impacted.

Skill-Based Rewards: Rewards are tailored to the player's skill strengths, such as unique items, special titles, or exclusive access to certain parts of the game.