【艦これ】提督「金欠鎮守府にようこそ」【３】
The "Broke Naval Base" seems to be a hot topic among Admirals (players of "Kantai Collection -Kancolle-"). Many Admirals relate with a hearty "lol, been there!" to the struggles of scarce in-game resources and soaring expenses for clearing events. It's clear they're all working hard and sharing tips to overcome their financial woes together!
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Kantai Collection -Kancolle-
"Kantai Collection -Kancolle-" is a browser game co-developed by DMM.com and KADOKAWA GAME FACTORS, which launched in April 2013. It quickly gained explosive popularity, especially among male players, as a simulation game where players collect and train "Kanmusu" (ship girls) modeled after Imperial Japanese Navy warships, form fleets, and battle enemies. With over 200 Kanmusu appearing in the game, each voiced by a luxurious cast of voice actors, it's one of its key attractions. The main gameplay elements include managing resources (fuel, ammunition, steel, bauxite), training Kanmusu (leveling up, remodeling, modernization), developing and upgrading equipment, and tackling large-scale, limited-time "event maps." These event maps are more challenging than regular maps and offer powerful Kanmusu and rare equipment upon completion, but they also demand vast amounts of resources, time, and sometimes even premium items, often leading to the "Broke Naval Base" situation. Kancolle has also expanded into various media mixes, including anime adaptations, arcade games, manga, and novels, and is known for its significant impact on Japan's content industry.
Admiral
"Admiral" is the term used to refer to players of "Kantai Collection -Kancolle-." In the game, players act as fleet commanders, giving orders for Kanmusu formation, sortie, expeditions, development, and docking (repairs), hence the title. The Admiral's main role is to efficiently manage limited resources and Kanmusu, devise strategies, and defeat enemy fleets. Especially during regular large-scale events, which can last from several weeks to months, Admirals must consume vast amounts of resources to clear multiple difficulty levels, requiring meticulous resource management skills and Kanmusu training plans. Furthermore, decisions regarding purchasing premium items like port expansion (increasing maximum Kanmusu capacity), equipment slot expansion, and securing quick repair materials ("buckets") to facilitate smooth gameplay are also entrusted to the Admiral. Therefore, the "Broke Naval Base" situation not only signifies a shortage of in-game resources but is also deeply connected to the Admiral's personal financial situation regarding how much real money to invest. Within the community, Admirals actively interact, sharing strategy information and reporting their fleet's status.
Broke Naval Base
"Broke Naval Base" is a self-deprecating term used by players (Admirals) of "Kantai Collection -Kancolle-" to describe a situation where in-game resources (fuel, ammunition, steel, bauxite) or items (quick repair materials, development materials, etc.) are extremely scarce, or when real money is depleted due to in-game purchases. Particularly, tackling large-scale, limited-time "event maps" requires deploying many Kanmusu, consuming vast amounts of resources. For example, it's not uncommon for a single event to require tens of thousands of fuel and ammunition, tens of thousands of steel and bauxite, and hundreds of quick repair materials. While these resources can be recovered by undertaking expeditions (an automatic resource-earning system) over time, if they can't be replenished in time during an event or if Admirals want to progress more efficiently, purchasing in-game items through microtransactions may be necessary. Port expansion (increasing the maximum number of Kanmusu) and equipment slot expansion are also essential for comfortable gameplay, and these too are premium items. Thus, with the heavy economic burden both inside and outside the game, many Admirals share the common problem of a "Broke Naval Base," fostering a culture where they discuss this situation humorously or earnestly. It's a theme often talked about alongside post-event burnout syndrome.