Gold, Supplies, and the Foundations of an Economy

A strategy game needs resources, and Claim the Range now has its first working resource economy.

Gold and Supplies form the foundation of the game's economic systems.

The initial gathering milestone allows players to collect Gold from Gold Mines and Supplies from Hunting Grounds. These locations provide a reason to explore the frontier beyond simply discovering new terrain.

Gathering operates within the game's synchronized twelve-hour cycles, creating a recurring opportunity to revisit productive locations.

The resource system also includes progression, giving players a foundation for improving their gathering capabilities as development continues.

Another important addition is banking.

Treasuries allow players to deposit and withdraw Gold, while Supply Depots provide the equivalent service for Supplies.

This creates a distinction between resources a player carries and resources placed in storage.

The economy has been designed with persistent records, so resource changes can be accounted for rather than relying on temporary values displayed in the browser.

Together, gathering and banking establish the first meaningful economic loop in Claim the Range.

Players can explore, find productive locations, collect resources, and decide how to manage their holdings.

These systems provide the foundation for future purchases, recruitment, military expansion, and the wider frontier economy.