Template:Node stages
Nodes advance by collecting experience from the actions of players nearby. As players complete content inside of a Node’s Zone of Influence (the area around the node), they contribute that experience toward the Node’s development. The experience given to the Node may then be modified based on certain Events and Accomplishments. When a Node reaches the experience required, it undergoes the process of advancing to the next stage. There are a few exceptions where a Node cannot advance even though it has the required experience - most commonly, a Node can not advance if a Node is a Vassal of another Node and would advance to the same stage as its Parent Node.[1] – Margaret Krohn
Nodes have seven (7) stages of advancement, with experience thresholds for each stage. When a Node reaches the experience required for its current stage, it advances to the next stage.[2]
| Node stage.[3] | Symbol | Alternate name.[4] | Timeframe to advance.[3] | Player housing.[5] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0. | Wilderness | - | |||
| 1. | Expedition | 
|
Crossroads | Few hours | - |
| 2. | Encampment | 
|
Camp | Many hours | - |
| 3. | Village | 
|
- | Few days | Small houses |
| 4. | Town | - | Many days | Medium houses | |
| 5. | City | - | Few weeks | Large houses | |
| 6. | Metropolis | Metro | Many weeks | Mansions |