# God Change System: How It Works

Explains the two penalties for switching between Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma: a Rupiah cost based on your level and the population of both gods, and a loss of Master Points. Includes worked examples for a level 100 character with 10,000 Master Points, showing 90% loss when moving to a more populated god and 20-30% when moving down. Notes that the first god selection is free.

Written by jarette in the Kathana Discord. Original thread: https://discord.com/channels/1363839027114934315/1484627822927544330
Topics: god-change, master-points, rupiah-cost, god-population

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You can switch between gods in Kathana: **Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma**.  
However, changing your god is **not free** and comes with **two penalties**:

### 💰 1. Rupiah Cost
You will need to pay Rupiah to change gods.

The cost depends on:
- Your **character level**
- How many players are in your **current god**
- How many players are in the **target god**

👉 **Simple rule:**
- Moving to a **more populated god = MORE expensive**
- Moving to a **less populated god = CHEAPER**

### 📉 2. Master Points Loss
You will also lose a portion of your **Master Points (Brahman Points)**.

👉 **Simple rule:**
- Moving to a **stronger (more populated) god = BIG penalty**
- Moving to a **weaker (less populated) god = SMALL penalty**

### ⚖️ GOD POPULATION RANKING
At any time, the game ranks:
- **#1 (Most players)**
- **#2 (Middle)**
- **#3 (Fewest players)**

### 🚫 IMPORTANT
- Your **first god selection is FREE**
- Penalties only apply when **switching after that**

## 📊 EXAMPLES (LEVEL 100 PLAYER)

**Assumptions:**
- You have **10,000 Master Points**
- Gods are ranked as:
  - **#1 (Most populated)**
  - **#2 (Middle)**
  - **#3 (Least populated)**

### 🔼 Moving UP (to stronger / more populated gods)

| Move | Cost | Master Points |
|---|---|---|
| **#3 ➜ #1 (Weak → Strong)** | 💰 Cost: **VERY HIGH** | 📉 Master Points: **10,000 → 1,000** (90% loss) |
| **#2 ➜ #1 (Middle → Strong)** | 💰 Cost: **HIGH** | 📉 Master Points: **10,000 → 1,000** (90% loss) |

### 🔁 Moving SIDEWAYS (similar population)

| Move | Cost | Master Points |
|---|---|---|
| **#2 ➜ #2 (similar population switch)** | 💰 Cost: ~**9,487,129 Rupiah** | 📉 Master Points: **moderate loss** (varies by ranking) |

### 🔽 Moving DOWN (to weaker / less populated gods)

| Move | Cost | Master Points |
|---|---|---|
| **#1 ➜ #3 (Strong → Weak)** | 💰 Cost: **LOW** | 📉 Master Points: **10,000 → 8,000** (20% loss) |
| **#2 ➜ #3 (Middle → Weak)** | 💰 Cost: **LOWER** | 📉 Master Points: **10,000 → 8,000** (20% loss) |
| **#3 ➜ #2 (Weak → Middle)** | 💰 Cost: **MEDIUM** | 📉 Master Points: **10,000 → 7,000** (30% loss) |

### 🧠 QUICK SUMMARY
- Going **UP** = 💸 expensive + 📉 huge loss  
- Going **DOWN** = 💰 cheaper + 📉 smaller loss  
- Same level = ⚖️ balanced cost and penalty  

**Choose wisely. Switching sides has consequences.**

## From the replies

**jarette:** @everyone in case you were wondering why you lost 90% of your masterpoint when you switched Gods.


Source: https://kathana.xyz/guides/god-change-system-how-it-works/