(size: 2)[B R O A D B O R O U G H: //Paper City//]
This is a city management simulator that tests your
mayoral mettle against the toughest challenges a
city would have to face. Survive for 35 weeks to
be crowned the ultimate mayor. Good luck, and
don't forget to click 'help' if you're confused!
(hover-style:(text-color:white))[[let's begin->Your Office]]
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$letterHead[Welcome to office]
$paragraph[<div style="text-indent: 2em">Congratulations on your successful election! You have a lot of work ahead of you: the crime rate is dangerously high, climate change is an immanent threat to our coastal city, our economy is slow and unproductive, and many of our citizens are on the edge of poverty.</div><div style="text-indent: 2em">As you know, our city has had a string of corrupt and weak leadership for the last twelve years, so people are hardly optimistic about you. To fix this city's problems you'll need to approach each issue carefully and make smart decisions. We're all wishing you the best of luck!</div></div>]]\
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[<br>Welcome back to your office]</div>]\
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[[Help]]
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the council members each have a proposal for new legislation.
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<br><br><br>
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<br><br><br>
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=|
<br><br><br>
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<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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|==|
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Before your press conference, your advisors inform you of the feelings of the citizens:
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(if: $civilUnrest is > 65)[]
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what is the main issue you want to focus on?
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(link: "talk about crime")[(if: $mainIssues contains "crime")[(set: $crime -= 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](set: $options -= (a: "c"))(goto: "press release 2")]
(link: "talk about extremists")[(if: $mainIssues contains "extremity")[(set: $extremity -= 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](set: $options -= (a: "ex"))(goto: "press release 2")]
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|=
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|==|
[[[Return to your office ->Your Office]]]<finEnd|
<div class="confirmL">[Mandatory Minimum Sentencing]</div>
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(if: $crime > 70 and $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $crime < 30 or $anger < 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent //about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This proposal would create guidelines that specify specific punishments for certain crimes that judges would not be able to undercut. these minimums would have no exceptions or make allowances for context, although deals with the city's district attourney would be allowed to negotiate below the minumums.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $1,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this proposal believe that harsher and more consistent punishments would be a strong detterent to potential criminals. As they see it, this program would send a clear message to citizens of your city: the government here is completly unwilling to give quarter to criminals.
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''Opponents'' of this plan point out that context is often vitally important to criminal law and such an inflexible policy would lead to excessive incarceration. They also argue that minority groups might feel the brunt of this policy because agresive criminal justice programs like this are often unfairly targeted at minority populations.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Aprove Bill")[
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(set:$crime -= 5)
(set:$poverty += 1)
(set:$extremity -= 3)
(set:$hope -= 3)
(set:$anger += 1)
(set: $happines -=1)
(set: $criminalArray to ($criminalArray - (a: "Mandatory Minimum sentencing")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Rehabilitation programs in prisons]</div>
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(if:$prisoners > 2000 or $hope > 50 or $civilUnrest < 25)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if:$crime > 60 or $anger > 75)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent //about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This program would be an effort to acclimatize convicted persons into society. This includes both traditional rehab--like drug and alcohol programs--as well as more proactive social aspects, like job counseling. While most prisoners would have access to the chemical rehab while in prison, the other elements of this law would only become available once they had served their sentence.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $3,000,000 initially and $5,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this idea argue that once a prisoner has served their time, they should be welcomed back into society, and but currently, many newly released individuals feel that they have no choice but to turn to crime to make ends meet.
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''Opponents'' of this bill argue that this is immoral: these people were convicted of crimes and this program would essentially be a reward for criminal activity. they believes that this would actually increase crime rates because they see it as lessening punishments. The other major objection to the plan is that it's too expensive.
</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(set:$lawCostsString += "Rehabilitation programs in prisons: $[5M]<br>")
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
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(set: $lawCosts += 5000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Rehabilitation programs in prisons: $[5M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -=8)
(set: $govTrust += 3)
(set: $poverty -= 3)
(set: $extremity -= 1)
(set:$hope += 3)
(set:$despair -=1)
(set:$happines +=1)
(set: $criminalArray to ($criminalArray - (a: "Rehabilitation programs in prisons")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Taxation of Carbon Emmissions]</div>
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(if: $averageIncome > 20000 or $environment < 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $averageIncome < 15000 )[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Currently there is no fee for emitting carbon into the atmosphere. This legislation would change that and make industrial and commercial facilities that produce CO2 to pay a tax based on the amount produced.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $2,000,000 to implement but will make $12,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this bill argue that it's one of the only ways to actual incentivize businesses to make change. they also argue that without measures like this one, it's making alternative production methods unfairly expensive by comparison.
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''Opponents'' of this program warn that the cost will simply be passed onto the consumer, raising prices for everyone, and that even with taxes like this, many businesses are unlikely or unable to change their production methods.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
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(set: $lawCosts -= 12000000)
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(set: $environment += 10)
(set: $crime -= 1)
(set: $govTrust += 3)
(set: $poverty += 1)
(set: $extremity -= 1)
(set: $hope += 3)
(set:$anger += 1)
(set:$happines -=1)
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Taxation of Carbon Emmissions")))
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Reduction of Existing Environmental Regulation")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Reduction of Existing Environmental Regulation]</div>
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(if: $environment < 10 or $averageIncome < 10000)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $environment > 10)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent //about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This government wide plan would have each of the different branches of municipal government reduce and cut back on their various environmental legislations. This would certainly include the obvious things, like removing limits on carbon emissions and industrial chemical dumping, but also eliminate the programs that encourage protection of endangered animals and use of low power draw LED light bulbs.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $3,000,000 initially but will save $15,000,000 each month going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program don't believe in climate change, or at least don't believe that global warming is a serious issue when compared to the amount of money that is spent on these programs.
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''Opponents'' of this idea are completely against this aggressive measure, saying that not only is the climate crisis we're living through dangerous, it's actually threatening our very city, and legislation like this would drastically speed up the disasters. they also argue that in the long run, this doesn't even save any money, as we will eventually realize how much money we spend on climate change.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 3000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 15000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Reduction of Environmental Regulation: $[-15M]")
(set: $environment -= 5)
(set: $crime += 1)
(set: $govTrust -= 3)
(set: $poverty += 1)
(set: $extremity += 1)
(set:$anger += 3)
(set:$happiness -= 1)
(set:$hope -=1)
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Taxation of Carbon Emmissions")))
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Reduction of Existing Environmental Regulation")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Government Food Assistance]</div>
{
(if: $poverty > 20 and $govTrust > 20)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $govTrust < 40) [(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This proposal would create a large-scale program to help the citizens in this city that are struggling to bring food, or struggling to bring healthy food, to the table. It would accomplish this by providing qualifying individuals government money that can only be spent at grocery stores. The limitation to just grocery stores (as opposed to say, fast food or even regular restaurants) is both a cost saving measure, as well as an effort to encourage healthy eating and self sufficiency.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $4,000,000 initially and $2,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan argue that no one should be going hungry in our city. They point out that even though this program might be a little expensive, there exist other welfare programs that cost more and do less, and the majority of people who use this program will likely not do so for more than a couple of years.
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''Opponents'' of this bill argue that it's too expensive and that giving people free money will only make people lazy. they believe that if you make it too easy to just live off the government, people will lose motivation.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 4000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 2000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Government Food Assistance: $[2M]")
(set: $govTrust += 3)
(set: $welfArray to ($welfArray - (a: "Government Food Assistance")))
(set: $hope += 3)
(set: $anger -= 1)
(set: $happiness += 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Corporate Tax Relief]</div>
{
(if: $poverty < 40 and $happiness > 60)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $happiness < 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This proposal is a widespread tax relief bill for business and corporations. It would be fairly aggressive, reducing their effective tax rate less than 5% in most cases.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost 1,000,000 initially and $10,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan believe that supply side economics is sound fiscal policy: essentially, that if you give tax cuts to the people on top, they'll reinvest the money back into the economy and it'll end up in the hands of the everyman.
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''Opponents'' of this plan don't believe these tax cuts will help everyone. They say that supply side economics has been tried before and it's failed everywhere because when corporations are given cash infusions they often sit on the money, pay bonuses to their executives, or issue rounds of stock buybacks.
</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 10000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Corporate Tax Relief: $[10M]")
(set:$poverty += 5)
(set: $govTrust -= 1)
(set: $extremity +=1)
(set: $econArray to ($econArray - (a: "Corporate Tax Relief")))
(set: $anger += 3)
(set: $happiness -= 1)
(set:$hope -= 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Hatespeech Regulation]</div>
{
(if: $extremity > 80)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else: )[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Hate speech is a common sight in the city. There are angry people around and many want to blame others for their hardships, which often feeds xenophobia and bigotry. This proposal would try to protect people from this by regulating hate speech in the city, as well as on many websites. None of the punishments would be more severe than a fine.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $500,000 initially but will make $1,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program believe that while hate speech is a verbal action, it's often indicative of future abuse and crime. They think that regulating and punishing this behavior will have a positive impact on the issues of racism and discrimination in our city.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan acknowledge the seriousness of this issue but point out that this is likely an infringement on freedom of speech. They also argue that punitive measures like this often don't promote real change.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 500000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 1000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Hatespeech Regulation: $[1M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -= 3)
(set: $govTrust += 1)
(set: $poverty += 1)
(set: $extremity -= 5)
(set: $socArray to ($socArray - (a: "Hatespeech Regulation")))
(set:$anger += 3)
(set:$hope -=1 )
(set:$happiness -=1 )
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Community Participation Initiative]</div>
{
(if: $extremity > 50 or $happiness < 25 )[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $extremity > 60)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This program would encourage community members to join groups and clubs. Studies have shown that people are more happy and productive when they're part of a social group, so the city would run PSAs and provide space for groups to gather.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $2,000,000 initially and $1,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program want to see the citizens be community oriented, and they argue that there's no real downside to a program like this. They point out that it's also very helpful for members of the community that are struggling, so there might be a positive impact on other issues as well.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan argue that even though it seems like a good idea, this program won't actually help solve any problems and in fact might have its own issues: specifically, encouraging people to participate in groups will likely make fringe groups more popular, even ones with dangerous ideologies.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 2000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 1000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Community Participation Initiative: $[1M]")
(set:$extremity += 5)
(set:$crime -= 3)
(set:$poverty -= 1)
(set: $socArray to ($socArray - (a: "Community Participation Initiative")))
(set:$hope += 3)
(set:$happines+= 1)
(set:$anger -= 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
{
(if: $perf is 2)[(set: $crowdEmote to "seems happy and engaged")]
(else:)[(set: $crowdEmote to "seems bored and uninterested")]
}
The crowd $crowdEmote.
what would you like to address next?
(if: $options contains "e")[(link: "talk about the environment")[(if: $mainIssues contains "environment")[(set: $environment += 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](goto: "press release 3")]]
(if: $options contains "g")[(link: "talk about government corruption")[(if: $mainIssues contains "govTrust")[(set: $govTrust += 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](goto: "press release 3")]]
(if: $options contains "p")[(link: "talk about poverty")[(if: $mainIssues contains "poverty")[(set: $poverty -= 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](goto: "press release 3")]]
(if: $options contains "c")[(link: "talk about crime")[(if: $mainIssues contains "crime")[(set: $crime -= 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](goto: "press release 3")]]
(if: $options contains "ex")[(link: "talk about extremists")[(if: $mainIssues contains "extremity")[(set: $extremity -= 1)(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $perf += 2)](goto: "press release 3")]]
{
(if:$perf is 7)[The people loved your press conference and you walk off to cheers from the crowd.(set: $happiness += 5)(set: $anger-= 3)]
(else-if: $perf > 4)[as you leave you feel confident that you helped calm and educate the public.]
(else-if: $perf > 1)[you may have done some things right, but you feel embarassed: that was a mess.]
(else:)[you walk away to boos from the crowd, clearly you weren't quite as popular as you had imagined.]
}{
(if: $perf is 4)[(set: $crowdEmote to "seems to be enraptured by your words")]
(else-if: $perf is 2)[(set: $crowdEmote to "appears moderatly interested")]
(else:)[(set: $crowdEmote to "seems bored and disengaged")]
}
{
(set: $emoArray to (a: $anger, $happiness, $hope, $despair))
(set: $emoArray to (sorted: ...$emoArray))
(set: $emoArray to (reversed:...$emoArray))
(set: $mainEmo to (a: 0))
(set: $options to (a: "a", "h","ho","d"))
(if: $anger is $emoArray's 1st)[(set: $emoStatement to "people shouting insults at each other.")(set: $mainEmo += (a: "anger"))]
(else-if: $happiness is $emoArray's 1st)[(set: $emoStatement to "people seem happy and peaceful.") (set: $mainEmo += (a: "happiness"))]
(else-if: $hope is $emoArray's 1st)[(set: $emoStatement to "people looking to you hopefully.") (set: $mainEmo += (a: "hope"))]
(else-if: $despair is $emoArray's 1st)[(set: $emoStatement to "people looking glum and sad.")(set: $mainEmo += (a: "despair"))]
(if: $civilUnrest is > 65)[]
}\
The crowd $crowdEmote.
looking out at the crowd you can see $emoStatement
what would you like to say next?
(if: $options contains "a")[(link: "calm their hot tempers")[(if: $mainEmo contains "anger")[(set: $anger -= 2)(set: $happiness += 1)(set: $perf += 1)](goto: "press release 4")]]
(if: $options contains "h")[(link: "encourage the crowd to help out their fellow citizens")[(if: $mainEmo contains "happiness")[(set: $happiness += 2)(set: $civilUnrest -= 2)(set: $perf += 1)](goto: "press release 4")]]
(if: $options contains "ho")[(link: "use the hope of the crowd to inspire everyone")[(if: $mainEmo contains "hope")[(set: $hope += 2)(set: $civilUnrest -= 2)(set: $perf += 1)](goto: "press release 4")]]
(if: $options contains "d")[(link: "try to cheer up the crowd")[(if: $mainEmo contains "despiar")[(set: $despair -= 2)(set: $happiness += 1)(set: $perf += 1)](goto: "press release 4")]]
A week passes
{
(set: $day += 1)
(if: $chances <= 0)[(set: $disaster to true)''The government has been overthrown by a violent revolution''(live: 2s)[(goto: "hostile takeover")]]
(if:$civilUnrest < 15)[''Your city is calm and peaceful.'']
(if:$civilUnrest >= 15 and $civilUnrest < 30)[<br>''There is some unreset in your city.'']
(if:$civilUnrest >= 30 and $civilUnrest < 50)[<br>''There is disorder in your city.'']
(if:$civilUnrest >= 50 and $civilUnrest < 70)[<br> ''People are scared to walk around at night in your city.'']
(if:$civilUnrest >= 70 and $civilUnrest < 90)[''<br> Your city is dangerous, with frequent riots'']
(if:$civilUnrest >= 90)[(set: $disaster to true)''The government has been overthrown by a violent revolution''(live: 2s)[(goto: "hostile takeover")]]
(if:$despair >= 90)[(set: $disaster to true)The city falls into a deep depression(live: 2s)[(goto: "Despair")]]
(if:$anger >= 90)[(set: $disaster to true)people are furious(live: 2s)[(goto: "Anger")]]
(if:$extremity >= 90)[(set: $disaster to true)your citizens are deeply invested in extreme groups(live: 2s)[(goto: "Extremity")]]
(if: $nothing is true)[People are mistrustful of such a lazy government.(set: $govTrust -= 5)(set: $anger += 1)]
<!--emotional calculations-->
(if: $happiness > 70)[<br>The happiness of your citizens has lowered anger and despair, and increased hope.(set: $anger -= 3)(set: $hope += 1)(set: $extremity -= 1)]
(if: $despair > 70)[<br>The despair of your citizens has lowered happiness and anger.(set: $happiness -= 3)(set: $anger -= 1)(set: $extremity += 1)]
(if: $hope > 70)[<br>The hope of your citizens has made them happier and less angry.(set: $happiness += 3)(set: $anger -= 1)(set:$extremity -= 1)]
(if: $anger > 70)[<br>The anger of your citizens has increased despair and decreased happiness.(set: $despair += 3)(set: $happiness -= 1)]
<!--financial calculations-->
(if: $incomeTax > 80)[<br>''People are rioting and leaving your city in droves due to the extreme income tax.''(set:$pop *= 0.75)(set: $anger += 45)(set: $happines -= 35)(set:$despair += 30)(set:$crime += 35)(set:$extremity += 20)]
(elseif: $incomeTax > 40)[<br>People are completely unable to pay the exorbitant income tax in your city, leading to strong negative effects.(set: $anger += 25)(set:$happines -= 20)(set:$despair += 20)(set:$govTrust -= 20)]
(else-if: $incomeTax > 20)[<br>People are angry at the high income tax in your city.(set: $anger += 5)(set:$poverty += 3)]
(else-if: $incomeTax > 10)[<br>People think the income tax is too high.(set: $anger += 2)]
(else-if: $incomeTax < 2)[<br>People are thrilled by the low income tax in your city!(set:$happiness += 3)]
(if: $saleTax > 80)[<br>''People are rioting and leaving your city in droves due to the extreme sales tax.''(set:$pop *= 0.75)(set: $anger += 45)(set: $happines -= 35)(set:$despair += 30)(set:$crime += 35)(set:$extremity += 20)]
(elseif: $saleTax > 40)[<br>People are completely unable to pay the exorbitant sales tax in your city, leading to strong negative effects.(set: $anger += 25)(set:$happines -= 20)(set:$despair += 20)(set:$govTrust -= 20)]
(elseif: $saleTax > 50)[<br>People are struggling to pay the high sales tax in your city.(set: $anger += 5)(set:$GDP *= 0.9)]
(else-if: $saleTax > 10)[<br>People think the sales tax is too high.(set: $anger += 2)]
(else-if: $saleTax < 2)[<br>People are shopping more because of the low sales tax!(set:$happiness += 3)(set:$GDP *= 1.1)]
(if: $payTax > 80)[<br>''People are rioting and leaving your city in droves due to the extreme payroll tax.''(set:$pop *= 0.75)(set: $anger += 45)(set: $happines -= 35)(set:$despair += 30)(set:$crime += 35)(set:$extremity += 20)]
(elseif: $payTax > 40)[<br>People are completely unable to pay the exorbitant payroll tax in your city, leading to strong negative effects.(set: $anger += 25)(set:$happines -= 20)(set:$despair += 20)(set:$govTrust -= 20)]
(elseif: $payTax > 50)[<br>Corporations are struggling to make money because of the high payroll tax.(set: $anger += 5)(set: $GDP *= 0.75)]
(else-if: $payTax > 10)[<br>Corporations think the payroll tax is too high.(set: $anger += 2)]
(else-if: $incomeTax < 2)[<br>Companies are moving to your city because of the low payroll tax!(set:$happiness += 3)(set: $GDP *= 1.2)]
(if: ($balance <0) and ($netIncome < 0))[<br>''Your city is out of money and on the next billing period you will lose the game.'']
(else-if: $balance - $netIncome < 0)[<br>Your city will soon be out of money.]
(else-if: $netIncome < 0)[<br>Your city is losing money.]
(if: $education > 9000000)[<br>''Your city's school system is a source of national pride.'' (set: $happiness += 2)(set: $crime -= 2)(set: $poverty -= 5)(set: $extremity -= 3)]
(elseif: $education > 5000000)[<br>Your city has a robust school system.(set: $happiness += 1)(set: $crime -= 1)(set: $poverty -= 1)]
(if: $education < 3000000)[<br>Your city's education sytem is seriously lacking.(set: $happiness -= 2)(set: $crime += 2)(set: $poverty += 2)]
(if: $Infrastructure > 9000000)[<br>''Your city's roads connect all your citizens and amaze tourists.'' (set: $happiness += 2)(set: $govTrust += 5)(set: $environment -= 5)]
(elseif: $education > 5000000)[<br>Your city's infrastructure is reliable.(set: $Infrastructure += 1)(set: $govTrust += 1)(set: $environment -= 1)]
(if: $Infrastructure < 3000000)[<br>Your city's roads are falling apart.(set: $happiness -= 2)(set: $govTrust -= 2)(set: $environment += 2)]
(if: $welfare > 9000000)[<br>''Your city's welfare programs are renowned and effective.''(set: $hope += 2)(set: $poverty -= 5)(set: $despair -= 5)]
(elseif: $welfare > 5000000)[<br>Your city's welfare programs are helping people. (set: $hope += 1)(set: $despair -= 1)(set: $poverty -= 1)]
(if: $welfare < 3000000)[<br>Your city's lack of good welfare programs is hurting your citizens. (set: $happiness -= 2)(set: $despair += 2)(set: $poverty += 2)]
(if: $enviroSpend > 9000000)[<br>''Your city is among the top national contributors to the fight against climate change.'' (set: $happiness += 2)(set: $environment += 5)(set: $hope += 5)]
(elseif: $enviroSpend > 5000000)[<br>Your city is doing its part to combat global warming. (set: $happiness += 1)(set: $environment += 1)(set: $hope += 1)]
(if: $enviroSpend < 3000000)[<br>Your city is a major producer of pollutants. (set: $happiness -= 2)(set: $environment -= 2)(set: $hope -= 2)]
(if: $salaries > 9000000)[<br>''Your government is extremely effecient and popular.'' (set: $happiness += 2)(set: $govTrust += 5)]
(elseif: $salaries > 5000000)[<br>Your government is well liked by the citizens. (set: $happiness += 1)(set: $govTrust += 1)(set: $hope += 1)]
(if: $salaries < 3000000)[<br>The inefficientcy of your beuracracy is a constant source of anger for your citizens. (set: $happiness -= 2)(set: $anger += 5)(set: $hope -= 2)]
(if: $police > 9000000)[<br>''Your police department is incredibly effective.'' (set: $crime -= 2)(set: $happines += 2)(set: $hope += 5)]
(elseif: $police > 5000000)[<br>Your police department is lowering the crime rate. (set: $happiness += 1)(set: $crime -= 1)(set: $hope += 1)]
(if: $police < 3000000)[<br>Your city's law enforcement is severly underfunded. (set: $happiness -= 2)(set: $crime += 2)(set: $hope -= 2)]
<!--disaster calculations-->
(if: $environment < 30)[<br>''People are rioting in the streets over the air pollution.'' (set: $crime += 3)(set: $happiness -= 1)]
(else-if: $environment < 50)[<br>The poor air quality of your city is having a negative effect citizens. (set: $happines -= 1)(set: $hope -= 1)(set: $crime += 1)(set: $environment -= 1)]
(if: $crime > 70)[<br>''Your city is full of criminals and the citizens can't trust the government any more.''(set: $happiness -=3)(set: $extremity += 5)(set: $govTrust -= 3)]
(else-if: $crime > 50)[<br>The high crime rate of your city has made your citizens angry and unhappy.(set: $anger += 1)(set: $happines -= 3)(set: $govTrust -=2)]
(if: $govTrust < 30)[<br>''People are completely distrustful of the government, leading to poverty and crime.''(set: $anger += 1)(set: $crime += 1)(set: $poverty += 1)]
(else-if: $govTrust < 50)[<br>People are distrustful of your government, leading to general unhappiness.(set: $happiness -= 1)]
(if: $extremity > 70)[<br>''People are affiliated with dangerous groups, raising crime.''(set: $crime += 5)(set: $anger+= 1)]
(else-if: $extremity > 50)[<br>People are supporting radical groups and inciting anger in the population.(set: $anger += 1)(set: $despair += 2)]
(if: $averageIncome - $COL < 0)[<br>''Your citizens can't afford to live in your city and are moving away.'' (set: $pop *= 0.95)(set: $poverty += 1)]
(else-if: $averageIncome > 150000)[<br>Your citizens are quite wealthy, attracting more people to your city. (set: $pop *= 1.05)(set: $happiness += 2)(set:$anger -= 1)(set: $poverty -= 1)]
<br>
<!--misc calculations-->
<br>
(if: $citOpinion is "//against//")[<br>Passing unpopular legislation has made your government less trusted(set: $govTrust -=5)(set: $happiness -= 5)]
(elseif: $citOpinion is "//in favor of//")[<br>Passing popular legislation has made your government more trusted(set: $govTrust +=5)(set: $happiness += 2)]
(if: $day % 4 is 0)[<br>''Your city's treasury settles the balance and collects taxes...''(set: $balance += $netIncome)
(if:$balance < 0)[(goto:"Economic failure")]]
(set: $civilUnrest to (((100 - $environment) + $crime + (100 - $govTrust) + $extremity + $poverty)/5))
<!-- resseting daily variables-->
(set: $visitedAdvisors to false)
(set: $disaster to false)
(set: $visitedLawToday to false)
(set: $expenses to ($emergency + $beur + $prisons + $education + $infrastructure + $lawCosts))
(set: $averageIncome to (-0.29 * (pow:$poverty, 3) + 300000))
(set:$COL to (0.93 * $averageIncome + 25000))
(if:$averageIncome > 120000)[(set: $COL to 100000)]
}
{(set:$balance to (round:$balance))(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$balance)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
Current balance: $[_string]
{
(if:$environment > 100)[(set:$environmnet to 100)]
(if:$crime > 100)[(set:$crime to 100)]
(if:$govTrust > 100)[(set:$govTrust to 100)]
(if:$poverty > 100)[(set:$poverty to 100)]
(if:$extremity > 100)[(set:$extremity to 100)]
(if:$civilUnrest > 100)[(set:$civilUnrest to 100)]
(if:$happiness > 100)[(set:$happiness to 100)]
(if:$hope > 100)[(set:$hope to 100)]
(if:$anger > 100)[(set:$anger to 100)]
(if:$despair > 100)[(set:$despair to 100)]
(if:$environment < 0)[(set:$environmnet to 0)]
(if:$crime < 0)[(set:$crime to 0)]
(if:$govTrust < 0)[(set:$govTrust to 0)]
(if:$poverty < 0)[(set:$poverty to 0)]
(if:$extremity < 0)[(set:$extremity to 0)]
(if:$civilUnrest < 0)[(set:$civilUnrest to 0)]
(if:$happiness < 0)[(set:$happiness to 0)]
(if:$hope < 0)[(set:$hope to 0)]
(if:$anger < 0)[(set:$anger to 0)]
(if:$despair < 0)[(set:$despair to 0)]
}
[[Onwards! ->Your Office]] {
<!-- LEGISLATION -->
(set: $criminalArray to (a: "Mandatory Minimum sentencing", "Rehabilitation programs in prisons", "Harsh Drug Crackdown","Abolition of Death Penalty","Police Targeting of Gang Members"))\
(set: $enviroArray to (a: "Taxation of Carbon Emmissions", "Reduction of Existing Environmental Regulation", "Nutritional Sustainability", "Building Density limitation", "Industrial Development of Parks"))\
(set: $econArray to (a: "Reduction of Governmental Interference in business", "Nationalization of Industry", "Corporate Tax Relief"))\
(set: $welfArray to (a: "Widespread Welfare Audits", "Government Food Assistance", "Subsidized Public University", "Public Healthcare","Corporate Exemption from Welfare Costs"))\
(set: $socArray to (a: "Hatespeech Regulation", "Community Participation Initiative","Criminal disenfrachisement", "Beuracratic Transparency Program","Adult Education Initiative"))\
(set: $extArray to (a: "External Imitation Initiative", "Municipal Image Campaign","Annual City Parade Program","Export Oriented Policy","Municipal Independence"))\
(set: $lawCostString to "")
<!-- ISSUES -->
(set: $environment to 50)
(set: $crime to 50)
(set: $govTrust to 50)
(set: $poverty to 50)
(set: $extremity to 50)
(set: $civilUnrest to (((100 - $environment) + $crime + (100 - $govTrust) + $extremity+$poverty)/5))
<!-- PEOPLES FEELINGS -->
(set: $happiness to 40)
(set: $anger to 40)
(set: $hope to 40)
(set: $despair to 40)
<!-- OTHER -->
(set: $day to 1)
(set: $disaster to false)
(set: $nearDisaster to false)
(set: $survived to true)
(set: $daysRequiredToWin to 35)
(set:$visitedLawToday to false)
(set:$visitedAdvisors to false)
(set: $prisoners to 1000)
(set: $pop to 2000)
(set: $mayor to "mayor")
(set:$webLink to (hover-style:(text-color:black)))\
(set: $chances =5)
<!--finance -->
(set: $averageIncome to (-0.29 * (pow:$poverty, 3) + 300000)-
((-0.29 * (pow:$poverty, 3) + 300000)*($incomeTax * 0.01 * $saleTax * 0.005)))
(set: $police to 4000000)
(set: $balance to 50000000)
(set: $education to 4000000)
(set: $Infrastructure to 4000000)
(set: $welfare to 4000000)
(set: $enviroSpend to 4000000)
(set: $salaries to 4000000)
(set: $federal to 0)
(set: $incomeTax to 5)
(set: $saleTax to 5)
(set: $payTax to 5)
(set: $lawCosts to 0)
(set: $lawCostsString to "")
(set: $corporateIncome to (($averageIncome * 3) - ((($payTax * 0.01)*($saleTax * 0.005))*(($averageIncome * 3)))))
(set: $expenses to ($education + $Infrastructure + $welfare + $enviroSpend + $salaries + $lawCosts + $police))
(set: $income to (($incomeTax * 0.01 * $averageIncome * $pop)+ $federal)+($saleTax * 0.005 * $averageIncome * $pop)+(($pop/30) * 0.005 * $saleTax * $corporateIncome)+(($pop/30) * 0.01 * $payTax * $corporateIncome))
(set:$netIncome to ($income-$expenses))
(set:$COL to (0.93 * $averageIncome + 25000))
(set: $GDP to (($COL*$pop) + (0.75 * $averageIncome * $pop)+($netIncome)+$corporateIncome + $federal))
}The residents of your city beame too unhappy and lost all hope. a grey pallor takes over the city and peopl find it hard to motivate themselves to do anything...
There is a massive spike in suicide rates in the city, crime goes up, people are more likely to join extreme groups, and government revenue is suppresed due to the innactive economy.
(link:"Oh no...")[
(set: $despair -= 15)
(set: $extremity += 10)
(set: $crime += 10)
(set: $anger -= 10)
(set:$chances -= 1)
(goto: "end day")]The citizens are too angry and chaotic to continue to obey you. They form dangerous masses and overthrow the government, killing you and many other elected officials in the process. Better luck next time.
(set: $survived to false)
[[Game Over->End Game]] People are furious in your city. There are frequent riots for a week all over town and thousands of people are hurt in the violence. The people are calling for blood, but after a time the city's law enforcement manages to calm them down.
In the aftermath, hope is rare, crime is high, and people are joining extreme movements. At least they seem to have cooled off a little bit...
(link:"Oh no...")[
(set: $anger -= 15)
(set: $extremity += 10)
(set: $despair += 10)
(set: $crime += 10)
(set:$chances -= 1)
(goto: "end day")]The majority of your citizens are involved with extreme political movements across the partisan aisle. Facts are rare in the sea of lies that is the news media and bipartisanship is a distant dream now. There are some groups that are broken up by the city, but it's a dark time for our town.
The breakup of these groups makes people mad or depressed, but at least they're starting to wake up from the cult...
(link:"Oh no...")[
(set: $happiness -= 15)
(set: $extremity -= 15)
(set: $despair += 10)
(set: $anger += 10)
(set:$chances -= 1)
(goto: "end day")]Facing a imminent climate disaster, your government failed to act or acter too slowly. you watch as the acidic ocean kills your fishing industry and long unpredictable droughts kill your forsets. hurricanes hit your city annualy now and the weather is erratic. finally, the sea level rise is too much for your city's defenses and 35% of your city's real estate, including your valuable tourist trap of a waterfront is permentatly flooded...
(set: $survived to false)
[[Game Over ->End Game]] Managing a city's budget is difficult while trying to fix your city's problems but that doesn't mean you can let it go like this. as of today there's no money in your city's bank account and despite your best efforts, the economy collapses. the emegency services and utilities are unreliable and the people that don't die from the initial crisis leave your city permentatly...
(set: $survived to false)
[[Game Over ->End Game]] You played with the trust of your citizens one too many times and overstepped your bounds. People completely distrust your government and leave your city. the population dwindles too much and eventually your city is essnetially deserted...
(set: $survived to false)
[[Game Over ->End Game]] Crime is our of control in your city. Petty theives and thugs are the common people now and the only ruling class left to brutalize the economy are the gangsters that lord over your city. The city is to dangerous to save now...
(set: $survived to false)
[[Game Over ->End Game]]
<div class="confirmL">[External Imitation Initiative]</div>
{
(if:$civilUnrest > 50 or$crime > 65)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $happiness > 50 and $hope > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent about//")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">We live in a rich country full of culture and vibrant cities from coast to coast. This plan would arrange a study of similar cities and then model our own cities policies--particularly when it comes to community activities--on these other cities.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $500,000 initially and $1,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan point out that our city is struggling but not the only city that has had to deal with these issues. By examining historical responses to similar crises we might find answers that can help, and even if we can't find any radican new solutions, we can certainly borrow some less revolutionary ideas.
---
''Opponents'' of this proposal argue that our cities current hardships are no reason to abandon our municipal identity. Additionally, this would take a long time and costs for governmental studies like this one often balloon out of control.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 500000)
(set: $lawCosts += 1000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>External Imitation Initiative: $[1M]")
(set:$govTrust -= 3)
(set: $environment += 3)
(set: $poverty -= 3)
(set: $extArray to ($extArray - (a: "External Imitation Initiative")))
(set:$hope +=3)
(set:$happines +=3)
(set:$despair += 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Municipal Image Campaign]</div>
{
(if: $civilUnrest > 50 and $poverty > 20)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">While our city's reputation could be worse, we never make it onto the 'best-city-to-live-in' lists and our poor public image isn't doing us any favors. This plan would be a city-wide marketing and branding campaign to advertise the city and its many benefits. This would mostly consist of traditional marketing, but there would be some effort to clean up (at least the popular parts) the city.
the citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $500,000 initially and $200,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan point out that a positive reputation often attracts not only businesses, but also skilled workers who might prefer our city to a busy metropolis. Additionally, they point out that having some civic pride might calm some of the unrest in our citizens.
---
''Opponents'' of this proposal don't believe that this is a good use of our limited funds. We're still dealing with real serious issues in our city and choosing to focus on a PR stunt right now would be insensitive to the real issues our citizens deal with every day.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 500000)
(set: $lawCosts += 200000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Municipal Image Campaign: $[0.2M]")
(set:$govTrust += 5)
(set:$crime -= 1)
(set:$extremity -= 1)
(set: $extArray to ($extArray - (a: "Municipal Image Campaign")))
(set:$hope += 1)
(set:$anger -= 1)
(set: $despair -= 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Reduction of Governmental Interference in business]</div>
{
(if: $anger > 50 and $govTrust < 15)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $govTrust > 20)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Currently there are econmic regulations in a number of industzies. This proposal would limit the power of the government when it comes to things like monopoly laws and worker safety regulations. while the minimum versions of these would remain, this bill would almost completely eliminate governmental oversight.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially but will save $10,500,000 each month going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan believe that governmental regulation in these areas is overzealous and cutback is necessary. they argue that we are wasting money and if a company is acting badly, the consumers would stop purchasing their products and people would be unwilling to work for them.
---
''Opponents'' of this idea argue that government oversight is necessary, to ensure safety for the workers and consumers. they believe that, without regulation, there would be no competition for consumers to choose from, and the resulting monopoly would give the businesses free reign to use as many untasteful methods they wished.
</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 10500000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Reduction of Government in business: $[-10.5M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime +=1)
(set: $govTrust -=3)
(set: $poverty +=1)
(set: $extremity -=3)
(set: $econArray to ($econArray - (a: "Reduction of Governmental Interference in business")))
(set:$hope +=1)
(set:$happines -=1)
(set:$anger +=3)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Nationalization of Industry]</div>
{
(if: $poverty > 50 and $anger > 40)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $happiness > 60)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This proposal would nationalize the industries of our city, buying out the existing owners and transferring the business over to the government. this would apply mainly to the fishing and mining industries in this area, and once the corporation is purchased, government officials in the corresponding fields are put in charge of running the business.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $20,000,000 initially and $1,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of the proposal argue that the workers in these industries are exploited by the bosses and that the rich are getting richer. They argue that monopoly laws have been insufficient and these businesses are too good at slipping past normal government regulations.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan argue that this is incredibly dramatic and unneeded action that will not only be ineffective, but disastrous for the city's economy. not only does this kind of aggressive government action run contrary to the city's historically free economic policy, it will surely lead to a depressed economy.
</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 20000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 1000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Nationalization of Industry: $[1M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -= 1)
(set: $govTrust -= 5)
(set: $poverty -= 5)
(set: $extremity += 5)
(set: $econArray to ($econArray - (a: "Nationalization of Industry")))
(set:$happiness += 1)
(set:$anger += 3)
(set:$hope += 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
Welcome to the end of the game.
(if: $survived)[well done, you made it!](else:)[Better luck next time :(]
{(set:$averageIncome to (round:$averageIncome))(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$averageIncome)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
Average income: $[_string]
{(set: $COL to (round:$COL))(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$COL)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
Cost of Living: $[_string]
{(set:$GDP to (round:$GDP))(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$GDP)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
GDP: $[_string]
Happiness: $happiness
Hope: $hope
Anger: $anger
Despair: $despair
Crime: $crime
Environment: $environment
Trust in Government: $govTrust
Extremity: $extremity
Civil Unrest: $civilUnrest
There are a few random events that can occour based on time and if things are goin well.
the code to decide which event will be in this passage, then it will drect the player automatically to one of the following
[[policital rival approaches you->political rival]]
[[aliens discovered -> aliens]]
[[other city's mayor visits ->mayoral Visit]]
[[you have a chance to make some shady deals ->shady deal]]
[[a strange ship shows up in the city harbour ->ship]]your political rival approaches you one day with a proposition: he'll throw his support behind you if you agree to enact certain legislation.
[[go on... ->rival2]]
[[refuse to even listen to him->end event]]scientists discover aliens!
[[reach out to the aliens->aliens2]]
[[attack them->attack aliens]]the mayor of the next city over comes over for a visit
its a bigger city than yours so youre a little nervous. she's rumored to be very good at her job
[[invite her into your home for a nice dinner ->home visit]]
[[take her on a tour of your city ->tour visit]]you're approached by a cloaked man on your way to work one day. he gestures for you to follow him
[[ignore him ->end event]]
[[follow him for some reason -> deal2]]a strange ship turns up in the harbour overnight rather violently. there is massive damage to the harbour and two people were killed with many more injured.
it appears to be a ghost ship, and cursory examinations of it don't reveall what happened to the crew. it looks like a cargo vessel but you aren't sure.
[[send a team of detectives to investive and get to the bottom of this -> ship missingPpl]]
[[board the ship yourself ->ship2]]
[[ignore it ->end event]]the issue in question is the suprisingly low pelican population in your city. it turns out your political rival is fond of them. he wants you to encourage or manage the breeding and protection of the birds.
[[what? surely that's not really what this is about->rival3]]
[[no way->end event]]
(link: "sure, I guess")[[[be sure to actually pass that->end event]]]sure it is! he responds, but you're not so sure.
[[take a closer look at him->lookat rival]]
[[take a swing at him->hit rival]]
[[fine, but I want you to never run for office again and endorse me publicly->rival4]]
[[no can do->end event]]
you've always considered him to be a normal, if large, man, but looking closely, he's very sweaty, and his long face looks very nervous. His long arms are folded behind him and you realize you've never actually seen his hands
[[back ->rival3]] hitting him, you're suprised that his large body is incredibly soft and light and when you make contact, he emits a strange squawking noise.
"how dare you!?!?!? I'm leaving right now!
[[let him leave->end event]]
[[are you... a pelican????->rival end]]you knew it! no real politician would be that willing to throw away his political career for such an absurd issue.
but why...
it must be because...
[[you're IN LOVE with a pelican!->rival4.5]]
[[you ARE a pelican ->rival end]]
[[you were RAISED by pelicans!->rival4.5]]OHNOES! I'VE BEEN FOUND OUT!!!
he really was a pelican. incredible.
[[oh well->end event]]"hahahahhaha how absurd".
clearly, you're not interested in my proposal, I'll just leave.
[[nah, I'll do it->end event]]
[[let him leave->end event]]wow, what a time
the aliens have come in search of the tastiest meal in the galaxy
[[serve them your city's traditional food: broiled squid with gravy->aliens fail]]
[[serve them a whole roast cow prepared by your chef ->aliens fail]]
[[serve them a magnificent salad with assorted vegtables ->aliens fail]]
(if: $foodProgram)[[[call in the people working in your organic food cooking program ->alien end]]]nope, they're too strong
they retaliate, severly damaging your city
[[surrender and rty to negotiate->aliens negotiate]]explain that you were confused
[[they're completely unharmed so they are still chill->aliens2]]
<div class="confirmL">[Nutritional Sustainability]</div>
{
(if: $environment < 50 or $happiness > 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $anger > 50 and $extremity > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This plan would incentivize and subsidize the use and growth of organic foods, as well as setting up adult food preparation classes across the city. These programs would be an effort to raise the quality of the nutritional intake of our citizens.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $2,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program believe that eating healthy well prepared food is important and worth public consideration. they point to the various issues with large scale factory farming and argue that this, while more expensive, is a morally and biologically more appropriate option.
---
''Opponents'' of this bill argue that it's an expensive waste of money and people can choose to buy and eat more healthily if they want to. they also believe that factory farming is generally maligned and while there are certain standout issues, it's not an immoral industry to support.
</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 2000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Nutritional ustainability: $[2M]")
(set:$poverty -= 1)
(set:$happines += 3)
(set:$hope += 1)
(set:$despair -= 1)
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Nutritional Sustainability")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
they are generally unimpressed
[[end event]] they are amazed by the flavors of your food
[[end event]]she finds your home quaint and nice. you two have a nice discussion and she appreciates your food. after dinner, she gets down to business
"Im worried about your city, $mayor. its not your fault, but the state has been asking if I would step in and help out.
[[no wait my city is doing well! ->home visit2]]
[[I know we have issues but we can get through this on our own! ->visit 3.5]]
[[..... sure... I guess I'm not really going a very good job here ->visit 3]]you tour her around your city
this passage will adapt to how well your city is doing, particularly the unrest and poverty elemnts.
if its going well, she'll praise your city
otherwise, she tell you that she was sent to tke over the city from you
[[no wait my city is doing well! ->tour visit2]]
[[I know we have issues but we can get through this on our own! ->visit 3.5]]
[[..... sure... I guess I'm not really going a very good job here ->visit 3]]depending on your stats in the game so far, she either agrees that your city has improved otherise she insists that she needs to step in
[[I guess if that's how its going to be... ->visit 3]]
[[if youve improved ->end event]]well if you don't need help, then fine! let our citizens starve and shoot each other while the businesses choke everyone with smoke and drown everyone with rising sea levels.
I'll be back in 1.5 months, and I'll have the full force of the state behind me that time.
[[end event]]well im not going to do anything just yet. You get a trial period of two months before the state makes its descision. if you can improve the city meaningfully by then, you'll be allowed to remain in charge and actually be granted greater funding
[[end event]]Double-click this passage to edit it.he leads you into a bar and then down into the basement of the bar before pressing a button on a wall. a secret door slides up where before there was a solid wall
"after you $mayor"
[[thank him and try to leave ->end event]]
[[walk into the dark mysterious room ->deal3]]you enter the room and find a circle of similarly dressed figures of all shapes and sizes. they're sitting in a semi circle and chanting softly under their breath. the one that lead you here joins the chant then after a moment the floor begins to light up with a strange radiance
[[run as fast as you can -> deal3.5]]
[[wait and see what's going on ->deal4]]the door locked behind you. theres no way out
[[... ->deal4]]from the floor arises something that can only be defined as a spirit. you're shook as hek
"heelllloooo $mayor. Whhhhaaat woouullddd yoouuu mooosssst deesssiiiiirrre"
[[freak out and start screaming ->deal4.5]]
[[money ->deal5]]
[[a calmer city ->deal5]]
[[people to trust me ->deal5]]
[[people to care about the environment ->deal5]]you freak out and the entity leaves with a noise of disgust.
[[end event]]"very well..... it shall be as you wish."
you feel relieved at first, but as you're escorted out of the basement you can't help but remeber the expression "there's no such thing as a free lunch"...
[[end event]]you don't hear back from the investigators you sent onto the ship.
or the next group of people...
or the next...
[[send more people aborad to look for all the missing people -> ship even more ppl]]
[[board it yourself ->ship2]]
[[decalre the missing dead and try to move on ->end event]]you enter the ship yourself.
inside, you find the expected cargo and shipping supplies, but deep in the hull, you chance upon a large box the size of four standard shipping containers. on one side there's a door with a 'do not enter' sign taped to it.
[[enter -> ship3]]
[[look around some more -> ship2.5]]after sending party after party, you're forced to give up, and partly because no on in your city isn't terrified of this mysterious vessel...
the final 'death' count is 87 people. you'll never forget these last few days....
[[end event]]entering the strange room, your nose is assualted by a strong chemical smell. you cover your nose with your hand and shout into the room "hello? is anyone there?"
there's silence for a time before a wet squelching sound chills your soul. it sounds like the clapping of wet meat, and ever worse, it's getting closer.
[[stay at the door -> ship4]]
[[close the door and run as fast as you can -> ship3.5]]
the rest of the large vessel is largely uninteresting, although you do see some 10,000 banknotes hidden away in a chest
[[take the money and leave ->end event]]
[[take the money and goto the mysterious box -> ship3]]
[[don't take the money and leave ->end event]]
[[don't ake the money and goto the mysterious box -> ship3]]a strange wet sea creature like nothing you've ever seen comes toward you and speaks in a guttural raspy voice
"leave me....."
"leave all of ussssss....."
"we are bussssssy....."
it comes closer to you, brandishing some kind of weapon that you don't recognize
[[your ship can't be here, and you need to answer for the destruction of the harbour -> ship fight]]
[[leave this creature alone -> ship3.5]] outside the ship and safely on land, you consider your options:
[[send others into the ship -> ship missingPpl]]
[[fire on the ship and sink it deep into the ocean -> ship destroy]]
[[tow it out to sea to go haunt some other place ->end event]]you fire on the ship until it sinks into the sea
[[end event]]before you can react, the creature shoots your leg with its weapon and you feel incredible pain. you black out, but when you wake up, you're back on the harbour and the ship has mysteriously vanished
[[end event]]
<div class="confirmL">[Building Density limitation]</div>
{
(if: $poverty < 50 or $happiness < 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $hjappiness > 60) [(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">The city is expanding and there are a number of proposals that would require the building of much taller buildings, what some might call skyscrapers. historically, the city has restricted high density buildings, and it's time to decide whether or not these restrictions will remain in place.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $10,000,000 initially and $1,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan argue that the city has always been small and welcoming and allowing such massive structures would ruin the heart of the community. They also believe increased traffic on the roads would be a nuisance to citizens.
---
''Opponents'' believe that it's time for the city to grow and move into the future, and removing this antiquated ban is part of that. They argue that more residents will bring more money into the economy. </div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 10000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 1000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Building Density limitation: $[1M]")
(set: $environment += 5)
(set:$poverty += 3)
(set: $extremity += 1)
(set: $happines += 1)
(set: $hope += 1)
(set: $anger += 3)
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Building Density limitation")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Industrial Development of Parks]</div>
{
(if: $averageIncome > 15000 and $environment > 60)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of //")]
(else-if: $environment < 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">small as your city is, there exist a number of municipal parks that certain industrial interests have had their eyes on. Some contain valuable minerals, some are simply valuable property that could contain new residential and commercial development.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially but will make $10,000,000 going forward from rent and additional taxes.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan argue that we need the money and that parks are underused by the citizens anyways. the city will get substantial kickbacks from the development of these areas and that money could be put toward important social legislation, or be used to ease the tax burden on citizens.
---
''Opponents'' of this proposal believe that our city parks have a substantial positive effect on the lives of our citizens and point to studies showing the benefit of public green spaces. They also point out that industrial activity in the suburbs of the city will likely raise ire from the surrounding residents.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 10000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Industrial Development of Parks: $[-10M]")
(set:$poverty += 1)
(set:$environment -= 3)
(set:$govTrust-= 1)
(set:$anger+= 3)
(set:$hope -= 1)
(set:$despair -=1)
(set: $enviroArray to ($enviroArray - (a: "Industrial Development of Parks")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Widespread Welfare Audits]</div>
{
(if: $anger > 50 and $poverty < 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $povery > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This plan would begin a thorough auditing of the population of this city that uses our welfare programs. Specifically, checking the list of people on disability, unemployment, and other welfare programs to see if they are using these programs fraudulently. This is an effort, both to save money for the city, as well as to encourage independence for these citizens.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $2,000,000 initially but will save $4,000,000 each month going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program argue that the government spends a lot of money on welfare and audit programs often find fraud, so as a city there is a responsibility to hold our citizens accountable. they also believe that it's bad for these citizens to live this way, and they would be more productive members of society if they were living without assistance
---
''Opponents'' of this plan believe that, although this program might save some money, when compared to corporate tax evasion, fraudulent welfare payments are miniscule. They argue that this legislation might be effective, but it should not be the priority for our city.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 2000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 4000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Widespread Welfare Audits: $[-4M]")
(set: $poverty += 3)
(set: $govTrust += 1)
(set:$crime += 1)
(set: $welfArray to ($welfArray - (a: "Widespread Welfare Audits")))
(set:$hope -= 1)
(set:$happiness -= 1)
(set:$despair += 3)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Harsh Crackdown Drug Crackdown]</div>
{
(if: $anger > 50 and $crime > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if:$happiness > 70)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent //about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This is an aggressive effort to eradicate the rampant drug problem present in the city. Specifically, this program will change police training to pay special attention to potential drug and chemical activity and encourage judges to treat drug crimes more harshly.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $10,000,000 initially and $4,000,000 per month going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program believe that a more aggressive stance on drugs is the only way to be clear to drug users and distributors that this city doesn't tolerate illegal substances.
---
''Opponents'' of this bill believe that it's immoral to go so hard on drug users, and more importantly, training police and the justice system to be less compassionate and empathetic will result in the poorest of our citizens suffering the most. they also think this won't actually have a positive effect on the drug problem in the city.
</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Harsh Drug Crackdown: $[4M]")
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set:$lawCosts += 4000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "Harsh Drug Crackdown: $[4M]<br>")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -= 8)
(set: $govTrust += 1)
(set: $poverty += 3)
(set: $extremity += 5)
(set:$hope -= 3)
(set:$despair += 3)
(set:$anger += 1)
(set: $criminalArray to ($criminalArray - (a: "Harsh Drug Crackdown")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Abolition of Death Penalty]</div>
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(if:$anger < 50 and $crime < 90)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if:$anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent //about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Capital punishment has been a part of our city's penal code for the last two hundred years, but this measure would abolish it in all circumstances. In general situations where the death penalty would historically have been used, life in prison will be employed instead. Inmates currently on death row would be spared and given life in prison without parole.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 to implement but has no ongoing costs.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this policy argue that capitol punishment is nothing more than government sactioned murder and that even though most people assume it to be a smooth 'procedure' it's actually quite inprecise and error prone.
---
''Opponents'' of this legislation believe that the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for certain crimes--raping a child, for instance. They also argue that if modern methods are too complicated to be reliable we can always return to firing squad or guillotine. Additionally, they make the point that keeping someone in prison for life is rather expensive for the state.
</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set:$govTrust += 3)
(set:$anger -= 1)
(set:$happines += 1)
(set:$hope += 3)
(set: $criminalArray to ($criminalArray - (a: "Abolition of Death Penalty")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Police Targeting of Gang Members]</div>
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(if: $crime > 65 and $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $happiness > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent //about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">There is a serious gang and organized crime problem in this city. This legislation would encourage police to target gang members of any rank with extreme prejudice. This would both change police training as well as actual guidelines in the police code. These changes would mostly include encouraging various kinds of profiling to figure out which citizens are most likely to be gang members.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $4,000,000 initially and $3,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this policy feel that such aggressive measures have become necessary. They feel that it's gotten to the point that normal people are getting caught up in gang violence and our city's streets are no longer safe.
---
''Opponents'' of this bill feel that this is too dangerous. they believe that training like this would result in a racist police force that is encouraged to use racial profiling because often a common factor between gang members is poverty. and minorities are a disproportiante part of the poor class in this city.
</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Police Targeting of Gang Members: $[3M]")
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 4000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 3000000)
(set: $crime -= 8)
(set: $govTrust -= 3)
(set: $poverty += 1)
(set: $happines -= 1)
(set: $hope -= 3)
(set: $despair -= 1)
(set: $criminalArray to ($criminalArray - (a: "Police Targeting of Gang Members")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Import tariffs]</div>
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(if: $happiness < 40 and $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $happiness > 60)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Our local industries have been economically undercut rather dramatically by the cheaper goods offered by foriegn services. This program would create and enforce widespread tariffs across most raw materials, particularly steel and rubber. to import these products, companies would have to pay an 8% tax that we get to collect as additional revenue.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially but make $3,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of these tariffs argue that they're trying to protect the bottom line of our local companies and our domestic economy. They believe that by making foreign goods more expensive, people will choose to buy domestic ones instead.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan point out that it's always the consumer that actually ends up paying these high prices and before anyone signs off on this plan everybody needs to think about whether the economy can take a big hit to GDP. </div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 3000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Import tariffs: $[-3M]")
(set:$poverty += 3)
(set:$environment -= 1)
(set:$govTrust-= 1)
(set: $GDP *= 0.6)
(set:$anger += 3)
(set:$hapines -=1)
(set:$hope += 1)
(set: $econArray to ($econArray - (a: "Import tariffs")))
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Enterprise zones]</div>
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(if: $poverty > 60 and $govTrust > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $govTrust < 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">There are a number of places in the city that are 'blighted'--that is to say, abandoned lots, crack houses, ruined empty buildings, ect. This plan would encourage economic growth in those areas by offering businesses tax breaks and in some cases cash incentives. As part of this plan, any property that is determined to be abandoned is automatically returned to the city so that we can use it for this program.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $1,500,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program believe that the 'unattractiveness' of these ares keeps their residents from having opportunities: if the neighborhood is too run down, no shops are going to move in, which only further lessens the value of the neighborhood. They see this bill as a chance to end this feedback loop.
---
''Opponents'' of the plan argue that while there are issues that exist in the city and this might seem like a solution, it will actually just lead to forced gentrification. they believe that instead of helping the people that live in these neighborhoods, this plan will actually end up pricing them out of the area and into smaller and smaller areas of the city</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 1500000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Enterprise zones: $[1.5M]")
(set: $anger += 2)
(set: $happines -= 1)
(set:$hope += 3)
(set: $econArray to ($econArray - (a: "Enterprise zones")))
(set:$poverty += 3)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Subsidized Public University]</div>
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(if: $hope > 20 and $happiness > 40)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $despair > 50) [(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This bill would have the government pay for the tuition, books, and on campus living of every university student in the city. This would be accomplished with an additional tax on citizens in every financial bracket, as well as a strong negotiation with the schools themselves.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $20,000,000 initially and $8,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan believe that the time for free schooling is now. They point to the looming student debt crisis in this city and argue that continuing on this way, the majority of working adults will have student debt in the coming years, which will only stifle the economy.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan believe that it's going to cost an incredibly large amount of money, and people shouldn't just be handed a college education for free. it's not the government's place to dictate what people should pursue, and making higher education free is only going to decrease the quality of the education.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 20000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 8000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Subsidized Public University: $[8M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -= 3)
(set: $govTrust += 5)
(set: $poverty -= 1)
(set: $extremity += 3)
(set: $welfArray to ($welfArray - (a: "Subsidized Public University")))
(set:$happines +=3)
(set:$hope += 3)
(set:$despair -= 3)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Criminal disenfrachisement]</div>
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(if: $crime > 50 and $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $happiness > 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Currently federal criminals can vote in every election in our city. This plan would change that. For minor offenses, the indivdual wouldn't be allowed to vote for a year after the conclusion of their punishment, but for more serious crimes, as well as all sex crimes, the restriction would be permenant.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 to implement but has no ongoing costs.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan argue that these people chose to act immorally and so they should not be allowed to dictate the direction of society. They also believe that it's obvious that these people are not completely solid decision makers and it would be good to avoid them having an influence on our city.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan argue that doing this is extending their punishment unfairly, and that as a society we should try to give people second chances once they've done their time. they also point out that this proposal could punish a lot of people for making dumb mistakes when they were young, even if they've changed significantly since then. </div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set:$crime -= 1)
(set: $poverty += 1)
(set: $extremity += 3)
(set: $socArray to ($socArray - (a: "Criminal disenfrachisement")))
(set:$anger += 3)
(set:$hope -= 1)
(set:$happiness -=1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Corporate Exemption from Welfare Costs]</div>
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(if: $happiness > 70 and $civilUnrest < 20)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $poverty > 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Currently, business and corporations pay much larger welfare and employee benefit taxes than the average consumer. This plan would change that and shift the economic burden of our welfare programs to everyone instead of mainly the corporations. These exemptions would not be absolute, but they would certainly be significant for the bottom line of both the companies and the citizens.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $1,500,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this motion believe that corporate taxes are too high and that they need the government to step in and help them out before they are driven into the ground by these high costs. Contrary to what has historically been the position of our city, they also believe that these industries have no responsibility to make these payments.
---
''Opponents'' of this proposal argue that this would be a disastrous plan that would only further increase the wealth gap. They argue that as foundations of the economy, businesses have a responsibility to pay extra into these welfare programs because of their direct involvement with these issues.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 1500000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Corporate Exemption from Welfare: $[1.5M]")
(set: $poverty += 3)
(set: $govTrust -= 5)
(set: $extremity += 1)
(set: $welfArray to ($welfArray - (a: "Corporate Exemption from Welfare Costs")))
(set:$anger +=3)
(set:$despair +=1)
(set:$hope -= 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Public Healthcare]</div>
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(if: $civilUnrest > 40 or $happines < 20)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $poverty > 40)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This substantial government program would eliminate the private healthcare industry and replace it with a government run system modeled after the healthcare of other modern countries like switzerland, japan, or the UK. This would also create an additional tax on every citizen to pay for the program.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $10,000,000 initially and $5,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan believe that healthcare is a human right. Currently, people pay an incredible sum of money for their healthcare, in insurance and pharmaceutical drugs. even though there would be an additional tax on citizens, no one would have to pay health insurance or medical costs, so they argue that it would still be cheaper for citizens.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan believe that it would cost too much. the proposed tax would be nearly equivalent to adding an additional income tax to each citizen, which would certainly not be balanced out by any savings that might be incurred. </div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 10000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 5000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Public Healthcare: $[5M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -= 3)
(set: $govTrust += 5)
(set: $poverty -= 5)
(set: $extremity += 1)
(set: $welfArray to ($welfArray - (a: "Public Healthcare")))
(set:$happiness += 3)
(set:$hope += 3)
(set:$anger -=3)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Municipal Independence]</div>
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(if:$civilUnrest > 40 and $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $hope > 60)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent about//")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">This proposal is an effort to secure governing independence for our city by creating our own country that ends at the city limits. As it stands now, the county who's guidelines we must follow is largely a rural area, so many of their regulations and freedoms are ill suited for the city.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $50,000,000 initially and save $6,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this plan argue that the farmers that occupy much of the rest of the county have little to no experience living in a city, so they should have no influence on our rules. They point out that our population is such that an independent county wouldn't be unreasonable and that we would be able to pass more specific laws.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan argue that while there is a large rural population in the county, they are citizens of this area as well and in many ways, they are more affected by us than we are by them. This is particularly true for environmental issues.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 50000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 6000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Municipal Independence: $[-6M]")
(set: $environment += 1)
(set: $crime -= 1)
(set: $govTrust += 5)
(set: $poverty -= 3)
(set: $extremity += 3)
(set: $extArray to ($extArray - (a: "Municipal Independence")))
(set:$hope +=3)
(set:$happiness +=1)
(set:$anger -=1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Adult Education Initiative]</div>
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(if: $poverty > 50 and $hope > 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else-if: $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
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=|=
<div class="summaryL">Even though mandatory and free education (to the high school level) has been city policy for the last century, lately the graduation rates and education level in the city has been lower than expected. This has created a large population of adults that struggle with high school skills and are having difficulties in the job market because of it. This program would encourage these individuals to pursue a GED and provide a subsidized program where they could do so.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $3,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' of this program argue that education should be a priority for our city, and that this program would make a real difference without costing very much. They also point out that educated persons are less likely to participate in governmental welfare programs so this could save money in the long run.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan believe that it won't do much good and people won't participate in this program. They believe that because these people dropped out of high school, they're likely not the 'kind of people' who are that interested in getting an education. </div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 3000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Adult Education Initiative: $[3M]")
(set: $crime -= 3)
(set: $socArray to ($socArray - (a: "Adult Education Initiative")))
(set: $hope += 1)
(set: $happiness += 1)
(set: $despair -= 3)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Export Oriented Policy]</div>
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(if:$happiness > 50 or $povery > 40)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if:$civilUnrest < 40)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Our city has, for a long time, imported far more products than we've exported. It's not a bad thing on its own, but we actually have a fair number of exports--particularly seafood--and we could be doing more to encourage exports of our goods. This plan would give tax breaks on goods shipped out of the city in an effort to incentivize exports.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially but will make $10,000,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' argue that this plan is going to be helpful for the economy because if we can increase the number of exports from the city, we're also increasing the foreign money that goes into our economy. This will in turn, be used by the companies to invest in our local infrastructure and create more better paying jobs for our citizens.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan believe that such a strong emphasis on exported goods is only going to make those same goods more expensive for locals. They also argue that any additional money is likely to stay in the pockets of the shareholders of these corporations.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts -= 10000000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Export Oriented Policy: $[-10M]")
(set: $environment -= 10)
(set: $crime -= 1)
(set: $govTrust += 3)
(set: $poverty += 5)
(set: $extremity += 8)
(set: $extArray to ($extArray - (a: "Export Oriented Policy")))
(set:$happiness += 1)
(set:$anger -= 3)
(set:$hope += 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Annual City Parade Program]</div>
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(if: $happiness > 50 or $hope > 30)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of// ")]
(else-if: $poverty > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//against//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent about//")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">Many other cities and counties have annual parades to celebrate their customs and traditions. This proposal would create such an event for our city. Initially, designers and community activists would be approached, and then the parade would be opened to the public so that everyone who wanted would be able to participate.
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $200,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' believe that this is just what our city needs to foster a sense of community. It would also be good advertising for our city and the day of the parade will certainly attract tourists. Additionally, they argue that some festivities in these trying times would be appreciated by the citizens.
---
''Opponents'' Opponents of the parade believe that there are better things to spend money on right now, and if people think the city is spending significant resources and time organizing a big party then they'll likely believe that we're not going to take real issues as seriously.</div>
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 200000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Annual City Parade Program: $[0.2M]")
(set: $extArray to ($extArray - (a: "Annual City Parade Program")))
(set:$environment -= 1)
(set:$happines += 3)
(set:$hope += 1)
(set: $anger -= 1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
<div class="confirmL">[Beuracratic Transparency Program]</div>
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(if: $govTrust < 25 or $anger > 50)[(set: $citOpinion to "//in favor of//")]
(else:)[(set: $citOpinion to "//generally ambivalent// about")]
}\
=|=
<div class="summaryL">There are some concerns that the government isn't clear with its citizens, particularly when it comes to finance and budget. This proposal will mandate public disclosure of nearly all spending done by or for governmental officials. This includes official municipal budgeting, of course, but also benefits paid to officials from lobbyists and corporate representatives
The citizens are $citOpinion this proposal.
This will cost $1,000,000 initially and $500,000 going forward.</div>
=|
<div class="argueL">''Advocates'' argue that this is an important program. Even though the majority of the city's employees are completely honest and up front with any conflicts of interest, there are corrupt officials in office. This plan would help to discover these bad actors and restore the citizen's faith in the government.
---
''Opponents'' of this plan point out the additional work that would be required and argue that measures like this often make reasonable people seem compromised to those that don't understand the system. For every citizen that has a balanced view of money in politics, there are four to whom the 'lobbyist' is a disgusting swear.</div>\
|==|
<div class="confirmL">[
(text-style: "underline")[Would you like to proceed?]
(link: "Approve Bill")[
(set: $balance -= 1000000)
(set: $lawCosts += 500000)
(set:$lawCostsString += "<br>Beuracratic Transparency Program: $[0.5M]")
(set: $environment -= 1)
(set: $crime -= 1)
(set: $govTrust += 5)
(set: $poverty -= 1)
(set: $extremity += 1)
(set: $socArray to ($socArray - (a: "Beuracratic Transparency Program")))
(set:$happines += 3)
(set:$hope += 1)
(set:$anger -=1)
(goto: "end day")
]
[[no ->New legislation]] ]
There is a crushing sadness in your city, as if everything that people used to enjoy has been forgotten. Hardly anyone is seen outside of their houses all week until a circus comes to town and cheers a few people up.
Unfortunatly, the circus is too late for the economy, which has tanked, and there are many people too depressed to rouse themselves for the pretty lights...
(link:"Oh no...")[
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(set: $despair += 10)
(set: $poverty += 10)
(set:$chances -= 1)
(goto: "end day")]{
}
as you finish up your speech $crowd, the reporters want to ask a few questions. Your advisors are waving you offstage, but you have time for one question.
|intro>[who would you like to speak to?]
[(link-reveal:"A well dressed reporter from the //Business Times//, a national magazine")|q1>[(replace: ?q2)[](replace: ?q3)[](replace: ?intro)[]
''People are acusing you of being anti-business with your latest legislation, and your record seems to support that claim. how can you insist that you're good for the people when you don't seem to value the economy?''
(link: "well actually that law doesn't do that...")[(goto:"Press release final")(set: $perf += 3)]
(link: "I am anti-business. for too long workers have been exploited...")[(goto:"Press release final")]
(link: "I think you can regulate businesses without destroying the economy...")[(goto:"Press release final")]
]]
[(link-reveal:"A local newscaster who's known for holding politicians accountable")|q2>[
text]]
[(link-reveal:"A woman from the crowd with a frazzled look")|q3>[]]
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(set: $povertyDisplay to "")
(set: $govTrustDisplay to "")
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(for: each _i, ... (range: 0,100-$crime))[(set: $crimeDisplay += " .")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 1,$environment))[(set: $enviroDisplay += "I")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 0,100-$environment))[(set: $enviroDisplay += " .")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 1,$extremity))[(set: $extDisplay += "I")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 0,100-$extremity))[(set: $extDisplay += " .")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 1,$poverty))[(set: $povertyDisplay += "I")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 0,100-$poverty))[(set: $povertyDisplay += " .")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 1,$govTrust))[(set: $govTrustDisplay += "I")]
(for: each _i, ... (range: 0,100-$govTrust))[(set: $govTrustDisplay += " .")]
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Your advisors report on the ''emotions'' of your citizens:
Happiness:
(size: 0.5)[$happDisplay]
Hope:
(size: 0.5)[$hopeDisplay]
Anger:
(size: 0.5)[$angerDisplay ]
Despair:
(size: 0.5)[$despairDisplay]
Extremity:
(size:0.5)[$extDisplay]
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As well as the main ''issues'' your city is dealing with:
Crime:
(size:0.5)[$crimeDisplay]
Environment:
(size:0.5)[$enviroDisplay]
Poverty:
(size:0.5)[$povertyDisplay]
Trust in government:
(size:0.5)[$govTrustDisplay]
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Cost of Living: $[_string]
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GDP: $[_string]
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[(link-rerun:"Finance")[(replace:?lawHelp)[](replace:?advHelp)[](replace: ?finHelp)[<br>In the finance and budget panel, you can see information and make changes to our city's budget. For taxes, you can change the income tax, which affects everyone and is the most significant source of income for the government, the sales tax, which can be rasied or lowered to affect our GDP, and the payroll tax, which has a big influence on corporations. The expenses you can control are also important: spending more on education makes our citizens happier and more employable, spending on infrasctructure makes peopole trust the government more at the cost of the environment, welfare spending helps lower poverty, and enverinmental intervention spending helps to combat environmental issues. The city's taxes and expenses are paid and collected every four weeks. (link:"^^x^^")[(replace:?finHelp)[]]]]]
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[(link-rerun:"Legislation")[(replace:?advHelp)[](replace:?finHelp)[](replace: ?lawHelp)[<br>In the legislation panel, you are given a selection of bills to chose from each week, submitted by the various members of city council. By clicking on the names of the bills, you can see a summary of the proposal and advice from advocates and opponents of the plan. Usually, the actual effect of the law is somewhere in between the two opposing viewpoints. Be careful though, once you've passed a law, it'll be in effect forever.(link:"^^x^^")[(replace:?lawHelp)[]]]]]
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[(link-rerun:"Advisors")[(replace:?lawHelp)[](replace:?finHelp)[](replace: ?advHelp)[<br>In the Advisor panel, you have acsess to a weekly report from your political advisors. On the left side, they show you the emotions of the citizens, and on the right side, there's a breakdown of the different issues facing the city. The GDP, average citizen income, and cost of living is also visible on this screen. If it takes a long time to load, try closing other open aplications or tabs in your browser.(link:"^^x^^")[(replace:?advHelp)[]]]]]
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{(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$Infrastructure)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
(replace: ?infra)[_string]
{(display:"updateIncome")}
{(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$welfare)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
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{(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$enviroSpend)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
(replace: ?eSpend)[_string]
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{(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$salaries)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
(replace: ?govCost)[_string]
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{(set: _place to 1)(set: _string to "")(for: each _num, ...(str-reversed: (text:$police)))[(set: _string += _num)(if: _place is 3)[(set: _place to 0)(set: _string += ",")](set: _place += 1)](set: _string += "F")(if: _string contains ",F")[(set: _string -= ",F")](else:)[(set: _string -= "F")](set: _string to (str-reversed: _string))}
(replace: ?police)[_string]
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