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SURIAL: /* Advancement Favor Cost */ clarified how the cost to reach the next step is applied with an example.

2026-08-17T03:04:41Z

Advancement Favor Cost: clarified how the cost to reach the next step is applied with an example.

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	<tt>2500 + (20<sup>2</sup> × 45) ÷ 3)) = 8500 favor</tt>		<tt>2500 + (20<sup>2</sup> × 45) ÷ 3)) = 8500 favor</tt>

			You need to ''gain'' this favor as of the moment you advanced before; it is not consumed when advancing, and you may use the favor you gain on symbols without slowing down your advancement.

	The favor required for the next step is calculated when a character attempts to advance to that step. That is, it does not matter what level the character was when starting their advancement. If a character's level increases while gaining favor towards the next step, the favor requirement increases immediately based on the new level.		The favor required for the next step is calculated when a character attempts to advance to that step. That is, it does not matter what level the character was when starting their advancement. If a character's level increases while gaining favor towards the next step, the favor requirement increases immediately based on the new level.

			Example: You have 2657 favor and are level 10 when you learn Symbol of Protection (The 6th step). You then use Symbol of Courage ten times at this level (costing you 10 favour each time, reducing your favor to 2557). Then you level up, and decide to gain favour until you have enough to take the next step. The cost for the next step is ''600 + (( level × level × 10 ) ÷ 3 )'' - you've reached level 11, so that's ''1003''. When your favor counter (as shown by ''RESOURCE'') shows 3560, you will be able to advance a step: The 100 favour you spent doesn't count against you for the purposes of reaching the next step, but levelling up does.

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SDANIEL: formatting

2026-07-27T22:11:02Z

formatting

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	The simple act of witnessing the release of an undead creature also grants favor. The percentage of favor gained from witnessing, but not contributing in any other way, is 1/3 (33.33%) of total favor. Note: roundup the calculated favor.		The simple act of witnessing the release of an undead creature also grants favor. The percentage of favor gained from witnessing, but not contributing in any other way, is 1/3 (33.33%) of total favor. Note: roundup the calculated favor.
	;Example: A level 15 character releasing a level 15 undead creature gains 15 favor. If this character merely observes the release but doesn't contribute in any other way, he/she will receive 5 favor (15/3).		;Example: A level 15 character releasing a level 15 undead creature gains 15 favor. If this character merely observes the release but doesn't contribute in any other way, he/she will receive 5 favor (15/3).</pre>

	==Calculating Favor Gained==		==Calculating Favor Gained==

SDANIEL: Added clarification about using symbols and getting to the next voln step

2026-07-27T22:08:47Z

Added clarification about using symbols and getting to the next voln step

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	<section begin=intro />'''Favor''' is the currency of the [[Order of Voln]] used to both advance to a higher rank or power its [[symbol]]s. It is bestowed upon members by the [[Pantheon of Liabo]] [[Arkati]] and is gained by freeing (killing) [[undead]] or witnessing their release from their accursed plight.<noinclude>		<section begin=intro />'''Favor''' is the currency of the [[Order of Voln]] used to both advance to a higher rank or power its [[symbol]]s. It is bestowed upon members by the [[Pantheon of Liabo]] [[Arkati]] and is gained by freeing (killing) [[undead]] or witnessing their release from their accursed plight.<noinclude>
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	== Gaining Favor ==~~</noinclude>~~		== Gaining Favor ==
			</noinclude>

	When a member of the Order of Voln bears witness to the release of an undead creature, that member receives favor.<noinclude>		When a member of the Order of Voln bears witness to the release of an undead creature, that member receives favor.<noinclude>

	====Favor Messaging====~~</noinclude>~~		====Favor Messaging====
			</noinclude>

	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=27em}}>You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the <UNDEAD'S> body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens. </pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=27em}}>You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the <UNDEAD'S> body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens. </pre>
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	A Master (rank 26 member) of the [[Order of Voln]] can also use the '''globe''' in the [[Master's hall]] to obtain favor if he or she does not currently have any. One must [[KNEEL (verb)]], [[TOUCH (verb)]], and [[KISS (verb)]] the globe to obtain this favor. This grants about half a revolution (approximately 500 units) of favor and consumes one [[deed]].<noinclude>		A Master (rank 26 member) of the [[Order of Voln]] can also use the '''globe''' in the [[Master's hall]] to obtain favor if he or she does not currently have any. One must [[KNEEL (verb)]], [[TOUCH (verb)]], and [[KISS (verb)]] the globe to obtain this favor. This grants about half a revolution (approximately 500 units) of favor and consumes one [[deed]].<noinclude>

	==Measuring Accumulated Favor==~~</noinclude>~~		==Measuring Accumulated Favor==
			</noinclude>

	Favor can be viewed with the [[Resource]] verb.		Favor can be viewed with the [[Resource]] verb.
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	The globe hums and spins around quickly.		The globe hums and spins around quickly.
	You try to count the number of spins and figure it was at least 250 revolutions.		You try to count the number of spins and figure it was at least 250 revolutions.
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	In the above example the globe reading of 250 spins represents a minimum of 250,000 units of favor. The next globe reading is 300 spins. So the actual available units of favor is equal to or greater than 250k but less than 300k units.		In the above example the globe reading of 250 spins represents a minimum of 250,000 units of favor. The next globe reading is 300 spins. So the actual available units of favor is equal to or greater than 250k but less than 300k units.
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	{{Top}}
			== Using symbols and gaining ranks ==
			Historically, one had to balance between using symbols (which costs favor) and getting to the next step (which requires a certain amount of accumulated favor). As of 2012, this no longer applies. Using symbols will not reduce the amount of accumulated favor towards the next Voln step. [[Order of Voln/saved posts#Favor Clarification 7/2012\|See here for full details.]]{{Top}}

	==Special Acknowledgment==		==Special Acknowledgment==

SPYRIDONM1: /* Globe Messaging */ Corrected favor gained from witnessing release of undead creature to 1/3 (33.33%)

2023-12-11T22:16:34Z

Globe Messaging: Corrected favor gained from witnessing release of undead creature to 1/3 (33.33%)

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	Favor gained from releasing an undead is equal to [( character level ÷ 15 ) × creature level )]. Round up the result to the next highest integer. This assumes that the character releases the undead solo and the creature has sustained no previous damage.		Favor gained from releasing an undead is equal to [( character level ÷ 15 ) × creature level )]. Round up the result to the next highest integer. This assumes that the character releases the undead solo and the creature has sustained no previous damage.

	The simple act of witnessing the release of an undead creature grants favor. The percentage of favor gained from witnessing, but not contributing to ~~the~~ ~~release~~, is 30% ~~for~~ ~~Voln~~ ~~masters~~ ~~and~~ ~~20%~~ ~~for~~ ~~non-masters~~.		The simple act of witnessing the release of an undead creature also grants favor. The percentage of favor gained from witnessing, but not contributing in any other way, is 1/3 (33.33%) of total favor. Note: roundup the calculated favor.
			;Example: A level 15 character releasing a level 15 undead creature gains 15 favor. If this character merely observes the release but doesn't contribute in any other way, he/she will receive 5 favor (15/3).

	==Calculating Favor Gained==		==Calculating Favor Gained==

TAEDIE: /* Calculating Favor Gained */

2023-08-01T18:42:39Z

Calculating Favor Gained

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			See [[Voln Favor and Step Calculator]] for an external spreadsheet to quickly do calculations.

	{{Top}}		{{Top}}

JMLILES4290: Added a note about when required favor for step advancement is calculated

2021-11-18T14:24:45Z

Added a note about when required favor for step advancement is calculated

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	<tt>2500 + (20<sup>2</sup> × 45) ÷ 3)) = 8500 favor</tt>		<tt>2500 + (20<sup>2</sup> × 45) ÷ 3)) = 8500 favor</tt>

			The favor required for the next step is calculated when a character attempts to advance to that step. That is, it does not matter what level the character was when starting their advancement. If a character's level increases while gaining favor towards the next step, the favor requirement increases immediately based on the new level.

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ZHOUY1: link to Resource verb

2020-10-25T06:01:08Z

link to Resource verb

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	==Measuring Accumulated Favor==</noinclude>		==Measuring Accumulated Favor==</noinclude>

			Favor can be viewed with the [[Resource]] verb.

	The globe can also be used to view a master's available favor. By{{mono\| TOUCHing }}this globe, a Voln Master will receive a reading, measured in revolutions, of his/her approximate available favor. Each count or revolution represents 1000 favor. A member whose favor exceeds 2,147,483,647 units will receive messaging indicating that the number of revolutions is too many to count.<section end=intro /> There is a stored favor cap, but according to a [[GM]]'s response, this cap is an extraordinarily high number and probably hasn't been reached by any character.		The globe can also be used to view a master's available favor. By{{mono\| TOUCHing }}this globe, a Voln Master will receive a reading, measured in revolutions, of his/her approximate available favor. Each count or revolution represents 1000 favor. A member whose favor exceeds 2,147,483,647 units will receive messaging indicating that the number of revolutions is too many to count.<section end=intro /> There is a stored favor cap, but according to a [[GM]]'s response, this cap is an extraordinarily high number and probably hasn't been reached by any character.

GS4XANLIN at 21:06, 14 February 2020

2020-02-14T21:06:08Z

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	==Measuring Accumulated Favor==</noinclude>		==Measuring Accumulated Favor==</noinclude>
	The globe can also be used to view a master's available favor. By{{mono\| TOUCHing }}this globe, a Voln Master will receive a reading, measured in revolutions, of his/her approximate available favor. Each count or revolution represents 1000 favor. A member whose favor exceeds 1,~~000~~,~~000~~ units will receive messaging indicating that the number of revolutions is too many to count.<section end=intro /> There is a stored favor cap, but according to a [[GM]]'s response, this cap is an extraordinarily high number and probably hasn't been reached by any character.		The globe can also be used to view a master's available favor. By{{mono\| TOUCHing }}this globe, a Voln Master will receive a reading, measured in revolutions, of his/her approximate available favor. Each count or revolution represents 1000 favor. A member whose favor exceeds 2,147,483,647 units will receive messaging indicating that the number of revolutions is too many to count.<section end=intro /> There is a stored favor cap, but according to a [[GM]]'s response, this cap is an extraordinarily high number and probably hasn't been reached by any character.

	If the globe is cold when{{mono\| TOUCHed}}, the character has no favor stored.		If the globe is cold when{{mono\| TOUCHed}}, the character has no favor stored.

KRAKII: /* Special Acknowledgment */ bad sentence structure

2019-08-27T21:00:24Z

Special Acknowledgment: bad sentence structure

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	==Special Acknowledgment==		==Special Acknowledgment==

	The inner workings of favor has been a many-year mystery to the player base. Special thanks goes to Tillmen of ([http://forum.gsplayers.com/forum.php# Gemstone 4 Player's Corner]) and http://www.lichproject.org/ who was able to piece together this puzzle.		The inner workings of favor has been a many-year mystery to the player base. Special thanks goes to Tillmen (of [http://forum.gsplayers.com/forum.php# Gemstone 4 Player's Corner]) and http://www.lichproject.org/ who was able to piece together this puzzle.

	[[Category:Order of Voln]]		[[Category:Order of Voln]]

KRAKII: missed a that broke the appearance on the Voln page

2019-08-27T18:51:17Z

missed a <noinclude> that broke the appearance on the Voln page

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	== Gaining Favor ==</noinclude>		== Gaining Favor ==</noinclude>

	When a member of the Order of Voln bears witness to the release of an undead creature, that member receives favor.		When a member of the Order of Voln bears witness to the release of an undead creature, that member receives favor.<noinclude>

	====Favor Messaging====</noinclude>		====Favor Messaging====</noinclude>

	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=27em}}>You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the <UNDEAD'S> body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens. </pre~~><noinclude~~>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=27em}}>You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the <UNDEAD'S> body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens. </pre>

	A Master (rank 26 member) of the [[Order of Voln]] can also use the '''globe''' in the [[Master's hall]] to obtain favor if he or she does not currently have any. One must [[KNEEL (verb)]], [[TOUCH (verb)]], and [[KISS (verb)]] the globe to obtain this favor. This grants about half a revolution (approximately 500 units) of favor and consumes one [[deed]].<noinclude>		A Master (rank 26 member) of the [[Order of Voln]] can also use the '''globe''' in the [[Master's hall]] to obtain favor if he or she does not currently have any. One must [[KNEEL (verb)]], [[TOUCH (verb)]], and [[KISS (verb)]] the globe to obtain this favor. This grants about half a revolution (approximately 500 units) of favor and consumes one [[deed]].<noinclude>