# Gameplay Loop

Elderglade's gameplay loop caters to both dynamic involvement and strategic oversight, offering a richly textured fantasy universe for every player's taste.&#x20;

### Dynamic Engagement

Players actively dive into the world by assembling heroes at taverns, venturing into the wilderness for battles, and collecting loot. The spoils of adventure fuel item crafting and enhancements at the forge, preparing heroes for further challenges. The marketplace facilitates trade, allowing for the acquisition or sale of items for native tokens. After battles, champions can hasten recovery with potions or rest at the Healer's Haven, with the option to insure gear at the Scavenger's Hut for protection against loss.

### Strategic Oversight

Alternatively, players can invest in the town's infrastructure, owning and upgrading key establishments like Taverns, Healing Havens, Scavenger’s Huts and Wilderness to improve services and efficiency. Ownership rewards players with a percentage of fees from services rendered, encouraging competition and investment in making their establishments the most attractive option for adventurers.

This dual-path approach allows players to immerse in continuous, exciting gameplay or to take on a more managerial role, enhancing the Elderglade experience with variety, depth, and community interaction.

