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# Ruling

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As a ruler in BLOCKLORDS, your role extends beyond mere resource collection to encompass broader governance responsibilities.

**Responsibilities and Management**:

* **Resource Harvesting and Tax Collection**: Rulers harvest resources from farming and collect gold and taxes from players within their territory.
* **City and Regional Development**: These funds are critical for upgrading city buildings and enhancing regional attributes, contributing to the collective progress and well-being of the governed area.

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