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'''Territory''' is the range of the map which you own. It defines the area in which buildings can be constructed, zones defined and villagers can work within. Territories are shaped and sized differently based on the natural terrain and the resources available in that territory.
Maps in ''Foundation'' are divided into '''Territories''', which the player must purchase as the game progresses in order to expand their village. Only within owned territories can resources be harvested, buildings constructed and zones painted. Territories are shaped and sized differently based on the natural terrain and the resources available in that territory.


==Managing Territory==
==Purchasing Territory==
[[File:Abandon Territory.png|thumb|Abandoning a territory]]
[[File:Abandon Territory.png|thumb|Abandoning a territory]]
[[File:Territory cant abandon starting territory.png|thumb|You can't abandon your starting territory]]
[[File:Territory cant abandon starting territory.png|thumb|You can't abandon your starting territory]]
On starting a new game, one of a number of starting territories must be selected. You can only select territories that have the necessary starting resources berries and stone available. This selected territory will effectively become the 'centre' of the village.  
On [[Starting a New Game|starting a new game]], the player must select a starting territory. The player can only choose from territories that have the necessary starting resources ({{Item|resource=berries}} and {{Item|resource=stone}}) available.  
 
Apart from this starting territory, all other territories must be obtained through the Territory button of the [[UI Overview|User Interface]]. The player can unlock one territory for free in addition to the starting territory, after which new territories cost {{Item|resource=coin|value=100}}. New territories can only be chosen from those adjacent to a currently owned territory. For each territory owned there is also a monthly upkeep cost, which rises per new territory as the village grows.
 
== Abandoning Territory ==
[[File:Abandon Territory.png|thumb|Abandoning a territory]][[File:Territory cant abandon starting territory.png|thumb|You can't abandon your starting territory]]The player can also abandon territories in the territory menu to reduce upkeep costs. This destroys all buildings and clears any zones placed in that territory, and renders the territory's resources inaccessible. The player cannot abandon territories in a way that would split their owned territory into separate sections, nor can they abandon their starting territory.
[[File:Territory cant abandon split.png|thumb|You can't abandon a territory if that would leave two disconnected pieces of territory]]
[[File:Territory cant abandon split.png|thumb|You can't abandon a territory if that would leave two disconnected pieces of territory]]
You can obtain new territories in the territory menu which can be opened by clicking on the flag icon found on the bottom HUD. There you can purchase new territories for the cost of 125 [[gold coins]]. All new territories must be adjacent to an already owned territory. For each territory owned there is an upkeep cost that must be paid monthly and rises per new territory as the village becomes bigger.
   
[[File:New Territory game start.png|thumb|Choosing a starting territory on a fresh save]]
[[File:New Territory game start.png|thumb|Choosing a starting territory on a fresh save]]
You can also abandon territories you own in the territory menu to reduce your upkeep cost. Be aware that this destroys all buildings placed in that territory. You can't abandon territories in a way that would split your territory into multiple parts nor can you abandon your starting territory.
[[File:New Territory.png|thumb|Buying a new territory]]  
[[File:New Territory.png|thumb|Buying a new territory]]  



Latest revision as of 06:43, 23 January 2026

Maps in Foundation are divided into Territories, which the player must purchase as the game progresses in order to expand their village. Only within owned territories can resources be harvested, buildings constructed and zones painted. Territories are shaped and sized differently based on the natural terrain and the resources available in that territory.

Purchasing Territory

 
Abandoning a territory
 
You can't abandon your starting territory

On starting a new game, the player must select a starting territory. The player can only choose from territories that have the necessary starting resources (  Berries and   Stone) available.

Apart from this starting territory, all other territories must be obtained through the Territory button of the User Interface. The player can unlock one territory for free in addition to the starting territory, after which new territories cost 100   Gold Coins. New territories can only be chosen from those adjacent to a currently owned territory. For each territory owned there is also a monthly upkeep cost, which rises per new territory as the village grows.

Abandoning Territory

 
Abandoning a territory
 
You can't abandon your starting territory

The player can also abandon territories in the territory menu to reduce upkeep costs. This destroys all buildings and clears any zones placed in that territory, and renders the territory's resources inaccessible. The player cannot abandon territories in a way that would split their owned territory into separate sections, nor can they abandon their starting territory.

 
You can't abandon a territory if that would leave two disconnected pieces of territory
 
Choosing a starting territory on a fresh save
 
Buying a new territory