# Master Builder Bonus

The **Master Builder Bonus** is a system designed to reward players for strategic planning and efficient use of their [Famous Buildings](https://city-whitepaper.gitbook.io/reality-rush/advanced-gameplay/famous-buildings) when undertaking **Great Works**. By focusing on lower-level projects or maximizing RP Power, players can gain additional bonuses that enhance their probability of success.

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#### **How the Bonus Works**

For every **10,000,000 RP Points** of excess RP Power (beyond the minimum requirement for a Great Work), you receive a **1% bonus** to the success probability.

This encourages players to:

* Choose levels where their board power exceeds the requirement to maximize their success rate.
* Optimize the number and grade of buildings on the board to balance costs and success rates.

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#### **Examples**

**Example 1: Optimizing Probability**

You have an **Artifact Grade Board** with **120,000,000 RP Power**. You’re eligible to complete **Level 26**, which has a **44% base success rate**. However, completing this level requires a large number of buildings, making it expensive.

Instead, you decide to complete **Level 20**, which only requires **50,000,000 RP Power**. At this level:

* An Artifact Board offers a **56% base success rate**.
* You exceed the RP Power requirement by **70,000,000 RP Points**, resulting in an **additional 7% bonus**.
* Your total success rate becomes **63%**.

By lowering your costs and increasing your chances, you’ve optimized your Great Work attempt.

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**Example 2: Avoiding Losses**

You have a **Legendary Grade Board** with **30,000,000 RP Power**. You’re eligible to complete **Level 18**, which has a **60% base success rate**. After calculations, you determine that this level may not be profitable.

Instead, you decide to attempt **Level 10**, which requires only **5,000,000 RP Power**. At this level:

* A Legendary Board offers a **73% base success rate**.
* You exceed the RP Power requirement by **25,000,000 RP Points**, resulting in an **additional 2% bonus**.
* Your total success rate becomes **75%**.

By choosing a lower level, you’ve mitigated risk and increased your likelihood of success.

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#### **Strategic Considerations**

* **Balance Risk and Reward:** Going for the highest level may not always yield the best outcome. Assess your board composition, costs, and success probabilities before making a decision.
* **Optimize Building Usage:** Use fewer, higher-quality buildings to minimize costs while maximizing success probability.
* **Plan for Profit:** Always compare the expected rewards to the costs to ensure your project is profitable.

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The **Master Builder Bonus** is designed to reward thoughtful strategy, making Great Works a core gameplay element that balances risk and reward for all players.