You can’t always be online — and in Travian, every hour matters. That’s where Sitters and Duals come in. They let trusted players help manage your avatar when you’re away. But be careful: they gain significant control, so only assign people you fully trust.
Duals vs. Sitters — What’s the Difference?
Duals
A dual is someone who does not already play on that gameworld.
They join your avatar through the Lobby and can do everything you can do.
You can have multiple duals.
Each dual must have their own Lobby account.
Sitters
A sitter is another active avatar in your alliance or confederacy.
They log in to your avatar from their own account.
You can set restrictions on what they can do (e.g., send raids, use resources, buy Gold, etc.).
Maximum: 2 sitters per avatar.
⚠️ Never share your password with duals or sitters. Always add them through the official system.
Adding a Sitter
Go to Preferences → Sitter tab.
Enter the player’s name.
Set permissions (what actions they are allowed to do).
Sitters can log in via the Sitters button (top right corner of the game screen).
⚠️ Important: If you give a sitter “Buy and Spend Gold” permission, they can spend unlimited Gold. Refunds cannot be issued for Gold spent by sitters.
Sitter Restrictions & Inactivity Allowance
Every avatar starts with 14 days of owner inactivity allowance.
How it works:
If only you (owner) are active → +1 day
If you and sitter are active → +1 day
If only sitter is active → –1 day
If nobody is active → no change
Maximum allowance is 14 days.
When allowance hits 0, sitter access is revoked.
At 3 days left, a warning message appears.
Dual Management
Duals are added and managed directly in the Lobby (no password sharing needed).
You and your dual must both have Lobby accounts.
There is no limit on the number of duals.
A dual can only play on one avatar per gameworld.
Dual activity counts as owner activity (unlike sitters, they don’t reduce inactivity allowance).
Adding a Dual:
Owner invites a player in the Lobby (using their full Lobby account name).
The invited player accepts the request.
Removing a Dual:
Works the same way in the Lobby.
Duals can also remove themselves anytime.
Quick Tips for Safe Use
Trust first: Only assign sitters/duals you know well. They have huge influence over your avatar.
Restrict permissions: Give sitters only the rights they truly need.
Use duals for teamwork: Great if you want to share full control with a reliable friend.
Use sitters for backup: Best if you just need help covering short absences.
✅ Remember: Sitters and duals are powerful tools to keep your avatar active — but they also carry risks. Use them wisely, and always stay in control of your account.