In your Galaxy, not all planets are created equal. Some orbit right next to your Sun while others float way out in the distant edges. That distance is not random — it is a direct visual representation of how many Stars you have given that friend. The more generous you are, the closer they orbit.
How It Works
The math is simple but powerful:
- More Stars given to a friend = closer orbit to your Sun
- Fewer Stars given = farther orbit
- Zero Stars given = outermost ring
This means the planets nearest to you are the friends you have invested the most Stars in. It is a visual measure of your generosity toward that person, not their overall popularity or level. It is about what you have put into the relationship.
What Distance Really Means
Distance is all about relational depth. Think of it this way — the friends you care about most are the ones you spend Stars on consistently. Those are the friends whose planets you see first when you open the Galaxy. They are front and center, right next to your Sun, impossible to miss.
Friends you have just added or have not interacted with much sit further out. They are still in your Galaxy — still part of your universe — but the distance reflects that the connection has not deepened yet.
Distance Updates in Real Time
This is the cool part. Every time you give Stars to a friend, their planet's orbit adjusts. It is not a weekly update or a delayed calculation — it happens right then and there. Give someone a bunch of Stars and you can literally watch their planet slide closer to you. It is so satisfying to see.
The reverse is also true. If you stop giving Stars to someone, their relative distance will shift as you invest in other friends. The Galaxy is always reflecting your current reality.
Pro Tips
- Use distance as a quick health check on your friendships — if someone important is far away, it is time to send some Stars their way
- Remember, distance only reflects Stars you have given, not Stars received. Your friend's Galaxy might look totally different from yours
- Giving a Fidelity Star has a bigger impact on orbit distance, so save those for your closest friends
Good to Know
The one-directional nature of distance is important. It measures your investment in each friendship. You might be super close to someone in your Galaxy while being further away in theirs. That asymmetry is real and honest — it shows you exactly where you are putting your energy.