Closed Matti-96 closed 1 year ago
I like the bones on this JE, but think it needs improvement in a couple areas:
Transition the main mechanic away from inflation. I know you started this before the main inflation mechanic, but a new player starting the game is going to be confused at how the rationing inflation and main inflation differ. Simply labeling it something else, such as 'shortages' or the like it fine.
Clearer tooltips and localization in general. There's a lot of text, but no rich formatting, and no clear explanation on mechanically what needs to be done and why. How does popularity influence shortages? What causes clout to have an effect? What should I do to buildings to make line go up (down)? In a similar vein, its unclear what progress is and represents, or how to change it.
I like the general idea of the weather system, tying it to a UK-excusive JE feels gimmicky. Personally, I'd prefer to see it either as a more general system with some tie-in to the JE, or shelved for the time being, but I'd be willing to accept an argument either way.
Made changes based on Lack's comments:
The UK's post WW2 rationing... or at least, an abstracted version of it.
The system works like this: