Game Guide | ChoiceFlow

Getting Started

Choose Your Starting Age

Start As	Age	What You Get
Baby	0	Experience the full journey from birth
Child	8	Start in elementary school
Teen	16	Start in high school, can get a part-time job
Adult	18+	Jump into adult life with jobs, dating, and more

Choose Your Personality

Your personality affects how fast you learn certain skills and how NPCs interact with you:

Personality	Best At	XP Bonus Categories
Ambitious	Business & leadership	Business Skills, Leadership
Charming	Social situations & dating	Charisma, Persuasion
Intellectual	Learning & analysis	Intelligence, Research
Creative	Art & expression	Creativity, Art
Disciplined	Training & consistency	Fitness, Discipline
Adventurous	Exploring & socializing	Exploration, Athletics

Skills

You have 11 skills that grow through activities. Skills use an exponential XP curve — early levels come fast, but high levels take serious dedication.

Skill	What It Does	Max Level
Fitness	Physical strength, sports, combat	100
Discipline	Self-control, consistency, focus	100
Resilience	Stress resistance, recovery	100
Intelligence	Learning speed, problem-solving	100
Creativity	Art, music, innovation	100
Charisma	Social skills, persuasion, dating	100
Looks	Physical appearance, grooming, style	100
Technical Skills	Programming, engineering	100
Business Skills	Management, finance	100
Happiness	Overall wellbeing	100
Martial Arts	Fighting expertise	100

How XP Works

Every activity gives XP to specific skills
Higher levels require exponentially more XP
Level 50 is achievable with focus by your 20s
Level 75+ takes years of dedicated effort
Level 100 requires ~13.4 million total XP

XP Requirements

Level Transition	XP Required
Level 1 to 2	83 XP
Level 10 to 11	1,154 XP
Level 50 to 51	101,333 XP
Level 99 to 100	13,034,431 XP

Skill Tips

Variety matters! Repeating the same activity gives less XP each time
Do 3+ different activities to earn a +15% variety bonus
Your personality gives +25% XP to matching skills
Items can boost XP (gym membership, books, laptops)

Activities

Activities are how you spend your time. Each costs energy and rewards XP. There are approximately 80 unique activities across all age groups.

Baby/Toddler Activities (Ages 0-2)

Baby activities are immune to failure. No diminishing returns apply.

Activity	Ages	XP Rewards	Energy
Tummy Time	0-1	Fitness 30-60	3
Babbling & Sounds	0-2	Intelligence 30-60	2
Peek-a-Boo	0-2	Charisma 40-80	4
First Steps	1-2	Fitness 50-90, Discipline 25-50	5
Comfort After Crying	0-2	Resilience 20-50	3

Children Activities (Ages 3-12)

Ages 3-7 have near-immunity to failure (2% max). Ages 8-12 have reduced failure (3%).

Activity	Ages	XP Rewards	Energy
Play with Toys	3-12	Creativity 80-180, Fitness 40-100	8
Story Time	3-12	Intelligence 80-180, Creativity 50-120	5
Outdoor Play	4-12	Fitness 100-220	10
Drawing & Coloring	3-12	Creativity 120-280, Discipline 50-120	7
Playground Challenge	3-12	Resilience 60-150, Fitness 40-100	10
Try Something New	3-12	Resilience 80-180, Intelligence 40-100	8

Teen Activities (Ages 13-17)

Teens get reduced failure rates. Skill penalties are half of adult values.

Activity	Ages	XP Rewards	Energy
Social Media Time	13-17	Charisma 600-1400	5
Hang Out with Other Kids	13-17	Charisma 1000-2200	12
Casual Sports	13-17	Fitness 1400-3000	20
Video Games	13-17	Intelligence 400-900	8
Stand Your Ground	13-17	Resilience 400-900, Discipline 200-500	15
Push Through Tough Workout	13-17	Resilience 500-1100, Fitness 600-1400	20
Practice Posing	13+	Looks 800-1800, Charisma 400-900	8
Take Selfies	13+	Looks 600-1400, Charisma 300-700	5

Teen Money-Making Activities (Ages 8-17)

Activity	Ages	XP Rewards	Energy	Cash
Lemonade Stand	8-14	Charisma 400-800, Business 200-600	10	$10-30 + scaling
Extra Chores	8-17	Discipline 200-400, Fitness 100-300	12	$5-20 + scaling
Car Washing	13-17	Fitness 400-800, Discipline 200-400	18	$15-40 + scaling
Pet Sitting	13+	Charisma 200-600, Discipline 200-400	10	$20-50 + scaling
Flyer/Newspaper Delivery	13-17	Fitness 400-800, Discipline 400-600	15	$20-45 + scaling
Peer Tutoring	14-17	Intelligence 200-600, Charisma 200-400	12	$15-35 + scaling
Grocery Store Helper	14-17	Fitness 300-600, Charisma 200-400	16	$25-50 + scaling
Online Reselling	14-17	Business 600-1400, Intelligence 200-500	12	$20-55 + scaling
Dog Walking	14+	Fitness 1200-2600, Discipline 600-1200	15	$25-60 + scaling

Adult Activities (Ages 18+)

Physical Activities

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Notes
Workout	Fitness 1600-3600, Discipline 600-1400, Looks 400-800	20	With Gym: ~1.75x XP
Swimming	Fitness 1400-3200, Discipline 600-1400	20	Needs gym/pool
Dance Practice	Fitness 1200-2800, Creativity 800-1800, Charisma 400-1000	18	No items required
Yoga Practice	Fitness 1000-2200, Discipline 1000-2200, Resilience 600-1400	12	Needs gym or cushion
Cold Exposure Training	Resilience 1200-2600, Discipline 800-1600	15	Cold showers, ice baths

Social Activities

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Notes
Social Meetups	Charisma 1000-2600	15	With Phone: ~1.6x
Meet New People	Charisma 1200-3000	12	Meet 1-3 adult NPCs
Public Speaking Club	Charisma 1400-3200, Discipline 600-1400	18	No items required
Volunteer Work	Charisma 800-1800, Discipline 600-1400	20	Reduces police heat -5
Community Service	Discipline 800-1800, Fitness 400-1000	25	Reduces police heat -8

Intellectual Activities

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Notes
Read Books	Intelligence 1000-2400	15	Requires books. With Books: ~1.6x
Study Groups	Intelligence 1200-2800, Charisma 600-1400	15	40% chance to meet NPCs
Meditation Practice	Discipline 1400-3200	10	With Guide: ~1.7x
Watch Movies	Creativity 400-1000, Intelligence 300-700	8	Needs phone/computer

Creative Activities

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Notes
Creative Projects	Creativity 1200-2800, Intelligence 800-2000	18	With Supplies: ~1.67x
Music Practice	Creativity 1000-2400, Discipline 600-1400	15	Requires instrument
DIY Projects	Creativity 1000-2400, Intelligence 600-1400, Discipline 400-1000	20	Requires own housing
Freelance Projects	Creativity 1200-2600, Intelligence 800-1800	22	$60-150 + scaling. Needs computer

Professional & Technical Activities

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Notes
Online Business Course	Business 1400-3000, Intelligence 600-1200	15	Needs phone/computer
Read Business Books	Business 1000-2200, Intelligence 400-900	10	Needs books
Attend Business Seminar	Business 2000-4000, Charisma 800-1600	20	$500 registration fee
Practice Spreadsheets	Business 800-1800, Technical 600-1200	15	Needs books or computer
Coding Bootcamp	Technical 2400-5000, Intelligence 1000-2000	25	$1000 fee, needs computer
Online Coding Tutorials	Technical 1200-2600, Intelligence 600-1200	15	Needs computer/phone
Build Personal Project	Technical 1800-3600, Creativity 800-1600, Discipline 600-1200	20	Requires computer
Tech Certification Study	Technical 2000-4200, Intelligence 1000-2000, Discipline 800-1600	20	$300 fee, needs computer
Contribute to Open Source	Technical 1600-3400, Intelligence 800-1600, Charisma 400-800	18	Requires computer

Income Activities (Adults)

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Cash
Babysitting	Charisma 600-1600, Discipline 400-1000	20	$30-80 + scaling
Tutoring	Intelligence 600-1200, Charisma 400-900	18	$50-100 + scaling
Lawn Care	Fitness 1800-3600, Discipline 800-1800	25	$40-90 + scaling
Food Delivery	Fitness 1200-2000, Discipline 600-1200	20	$35-75 + scaling

Mid-Tier Activities (Gated)

2-3x base XP. Require wealth, items, skills, and/or career level.

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Requirements
Wine Tasting Event	Charisma 3200-6800, Intelligence 2000-4400, Creativity 1200-2800	15	Luxury penthouse, $50k, 5 friends, age 25+
Executive Training	Intelligence 4800-9600, Business 4000-8400, Discipline 2800-5800	25	Computer, $75k, manager career, Int 25, Disc 20
Marathon Training	Fitness 4400-9200, Discipline 3200-6800, Resilience 2400-5200	30	Premium gym, $30k, Fitness 25, Disc 20
Art Gallery Exhibition	Creativity 4000-8400, Charisma 2800-5800, Intelligence 2000-4400	20	Art supplies, $40k, Cre 30, Cha 20
Professional Conference	Charisma 3600-7200, Intelligence 3200-6400, Business 4000-8000	22	Wardrobe, $60k, 5 friends, manager career

Elite Activities (Gated)

3-5x base XP. High requirements, major rewards. Cash rewards are taxed at 30%.

Activity	XP Rewards	Energy	Requirements
Publish Research Paper	Int 10k-20k, Disc 6.8k-14.4k, Cre 4.8k-10k	40	Gaming PC, $100k, age 28+, Int 55, Disc 45
Deliver TED Talk	Cha 8.8k-18.4k, Int 8k-16.4k, Cre 6k-12k	35	Social media mgr, $150k, 80 fame
Think Tank Fellowship	Int 10.8k-22k, Biz 8k-16.4k, Cha 6k-12k	30	Luxury penthouse, $200k, age 32+, 10 friends
Write Bestselling Book	Int 14k-28.8k, Disc 10k-20k, Cre 8k-16.4k	50	$500k, age 35+, 100 fame, Int 65
Yacht Party	Cha 6k-12k, Biz 2k-4.8k, Int 3.2k-7.2k	25	Yacht, $500k, 10 friends, age 25+
Elite Training Camp	Fit 8k-16.8k, Disc 4.8k-10.6k, Res 4k-8.6k	40	Personal trainer, premium gym, $50k
Ironman Triathlon	Fit 10k-20.2k, Disc 6.8k-14.4k, Res 6k-12k	50	Premium gym, $5k, age 21+, Fit 40
Charity Foundation	Biz 8k-16.4k, Cha 6.8k-14.4k, Int 4.8k-10.2k	35	$500k, 80 fame, 15 friends, age 30+
World Tour	Cha 10k-20.2k, Cre 8.8k-18.4k, Disc 6k-12k	45	Private jet, $300k, 150 fame
Mountaineering Expedition	Res 8k-16.4k, Disc 6k-12k, Fit 4.8k-10.2k	45	Premium gym, $30k, age 23+, Fit 35

Activity Performance & Failure

Outcome	Roll Range	XP Multiplier
Failure	0% - 5%	0x (no XP)
Below Average	5% - 15%	0.75x
Normal	15% - 75%	1.0x (most common)
Excellent	75% - 100%	1.5x

Age-Based Failure Protection

Baby (0-2): 0% failure — completely immune
Young Child (3-7): 2% max failure — near-immune
Child (8-12): 3% max failure — no skill penalties
Teen (13-17): 5% base + half adult skill penalties
Adult (18+): 5% base + full skill penalties

Consecutive Fail Protection: After 2 consecutive failures, the next activity is guaranteed to succeed.

Diminishing Returns

Age Group	Window	Penalty Start	Multiplier	Floor
Baby (0-2)	--	--	None	1.0x
Children (3-12)	Last 6	4+ repeats	0.9x per extra	0.6x
Teens (13-17)	Last 5	2+ repeats	0.85x per repeat	0.4x
Adults (18+)	Last 5	2+ repeats	0.8x per repeat	0.1x

Adult Example

1st time: 1.0x (or 1.15x variety bonus)
2nd time: 0.8x
3rd time: 0.64x
4th time: 0.51x + sigmoid penalty
5th+ time: Rapidly approaches 0.1x floor

Item Bonuses

Item	Activities Affected	Effect
Books (Educational/Leadership)	Reading, Study Groups, Freelance Projects	Upgraded XP tier (~1.6x)
Gym Membership / Premium Gym	Workout	Upgraded XP tier (~1.75x)
Phone (Basic/Premium)	Socializing, Meet People, Selfies	Upgraded XP tier (~1.6x)
Art Supplies / Instrument / Computer	Creative Projects	Upgraded XP tier (~1.67x)
Meditation Cushion / App	Meditation	Upgraded XP tier (~1.7x)

Education

School Progression

School	Ages	How You Get Good Grades
Elementary	5-11	Do 8+ activities/year for an A
Middle School	11-14	Do 10+ activities/year for an A
High School	14-18	Do 12+ activities/year for an A

GPA Matters

3.8+ GPA = Full scholarship (free tuition!)
3.5+ GPA = Partial scholarship (50% off)
3.0+ GPA = Required for private school enrollment
2.0 GPA = Minimum to graduate
Below 1.0 = Expelled

Final Exams

Available one year before graduation (e.g., age 17 for high school). Score 60+ to pass. Final GPA = 70% coursework + 30% exam score.

Private Schools

School	Annual Tuition	GPA Bonus	Career Salary Boost
Wellington (Academic)	$40,000	+0.5	+10%
Riverside (Sports)	$35,000	+0.3	+8%
Harrington (Arts)	$38,000	+0.4	+7%

Tuition is paid upfront for all years. Private school salary bonuses stack with each other.

Higher Education

Program	Duration	Degree	Unlocks
Community College	60 credits	Associate's	Paralegal, some careers
State University	120 credits	Bachelor's	Tech, Business, Education, Nursing
Graduate School	60 credits	Master's	Vice Principal, Nurse Practitioner
Medical School	160 credits	M.D.	Doctor, Surgeon, Chief of Medicine
Law School	120 credits	J.D.	Attorney, Law Partner, Managing Partner

Student loans are available with deferment while enrolled.

Careers

How Careers Work

Most tracks have 3-6 levels from entry to executive
Promotion requires meeting next level's stat/education requirements plus tenure
Salary varies by company (0.8x to 1.3x multiplier)
You can hold multiple jobs simultaneously
Retirement age is 65

Food Service Track

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Intelligence	Other Stats	Education
1	Dishwasher	$19K-$24K	16+	10+	--	None
2	Fast Food Worker	$23K-$31K	16+	15+	--	None
3	Shift Supervisor	$32K-$38K	21+	25+	--	HS Diploma
4	Restaurant Manager	$45K-$65K	21+	35+	Biz 25+	HS Diploma

Companies: QuickBite Express (0.9x, High stress), Hometown Burgers (1.0x, Med), Premium Eats Co. (1.1x, Med)

Retail Track

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Intelligence	Other Stats	Education
1	Sales Associate	$25K-$32K	16+	20+	--	None
2	Assistant Manager	$35K-$45K	21+	30+	Cha 35+, Biz 20+	HS Diploma
3	Store Manager	$45K-$65K	21+	55+	Cha 55+, Biz 35+	HS Diploma

Companies: MegaMart (1.0x), City Boutique (0.9x), TechWorld Electronics (1.1x)

Technology Track

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Intelligence	Other Stats	Education
1	Junior Developer	$65K-$85K	22+	55+	Cre 40+, Tech 25+	BS (CS)
2	Software Developer	$85K-$120K	24+	65+	Cre 50+, Tech 40+	BS (CS)
3	Senior Developer	$120K-$160K	21+	80+	Cre 60+, Cha 30+, Tech 55+	BS (CS)
4	Tech Lead	$160K-$220K	21+	80+	Cre 65+, Cha 50+, Tech 60+, Biz 30+	BS (CS)

Companies: InnovateLabs (0.9x, High), Corporate Solutions (1.1x, Low), Digital Creative Agency (1.0x, Med)

Business Track

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Int	Other Stats	Education
1	Business Analyst	$50K-$70K	22+	55+	Cha 40+, Biz 25+	BS (Business)
2	Sr. Business Analyst	$70K-$95K	21+	65+	Cha 50+, Biz 35+	BS (Business)
3	Business Manager	$95K-$130K	21+	75+	Cha 60+, Biz 50+	BS (Business)
4	Director of Operations	$140K-$200K	21+	80+	Cha 70+, Biz 60+	BS (Business)

Companies: Global Consulting (1.3x, Very High), Regional Corp (1.0x, Med), StartupVenture (0.8x, High)

Education Track

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Int	Other	Education
1	Student Teacher	$32K-$42K	22+	55+	Cha 45+	BS (Education)
2	Teacher	$42K-$58K	24+	60+	Cha 50+	BS (Education)
3	Department Head	$58K-$78K	21+	70+	Cha 60+, Biz 25+	BS (Education)
4	Vice Principal	$78K-$100K	21+	75+	Cha 65+, Biz 35+	MS (Education)
5	Principal	$100K-$140K	21+	80+	Cha 70+, Biz 45+	MS (Education)

Note: Vice Principal and Principal require a Master's degree. Company: Lincoln Elementary (1.0x, 35% promo rate, Med stress)

Medicine Track

Nursing / Administrative Path

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Int	Other	Education
1	Medical Receptionist	$28K-$38K	18+	40+	Cha 35+	HS Diploma
2	Medical Assistant	$35K-$48K	21+	50+	Cha 40+	HS Diploma
3	Registered Nurse	$60K-$95K	21+	65+	Cha 50+	BS (Nursing)
4	Nurse Practitioner	$95K-$130K	21+	75+	Cha 55+	MS (Nursing)

Doctor Path

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Int	Other	Education
3	Medical Resident	$55K-$70K	21+	85+	Disc 70+	MD
5	Attending Physician	$180K-$300K	21+	90+	Disc 75+	MD
6	Chief of Medicine	$350K-$500K	21+	95+	Cha 70+, Disc 80+	MD

Education Path: HS → Pre-Med (Bachelor's) → Medical School (MD)

Companies: City General (1.0x, 30%), Wellness Medical (1.1x, 25%)

Law Track

Entry-Level (No JD Required)

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Int	Other	Education
1	Legal Secretary	$35K-$50K	21+	50+	Cha 40+	HS Diploma
2	Paralegal	$45K-$65K	21+	60+	Cha 45+	AS (Paralegal Studies)

Attorney Path (JD Required)

Lvl	Title	Salary	Age	Int	Other	Education
3	Jr. Associate Attorney	$75K-$120K	21+	80+	Cha 60+	JD
4	Sr. Associate Attorney	$130K-$200K	21+	85+	Cha 65+	JD
5	Law Partner	$250K-$500K	21+	90+	Cha 75+	JD
6	Managing Partner	$500K-$1M	21+	92+	Cha 80+	JD

Education Path: HS → Pre-Law (Bachelor's) → Law School (JD)

Companies: Smith & Partners (1.0x, 30%), City Law Associates (1.15x, 25%), Public Defender's Office (0.85x, 35%)

Crime Career

Coming Soon - Crime career track is currently in development.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is handled as a standalone system in the Career tab. See the Starting a Business section for full details on running your own company.

Interview System

Question Count

Base: 4 questions
+1 per career level above 1
+1 per company tier above 1
Maximum: 8 questions, Minimum: 4 questions

Scoring

Multiple choice: 0-25 points per question
Pass at 60%

Stat Modifiers

Charisma: +(cha-50) * 0.2
Intelligence: +(int-50) * 0.3 (for tech roles)
Education: +8 for university, +4 for other
Reputation: Famous +10, Outcast -10
Homeless: -15

Salary Bonus

0-8% based on score above 60% (every 10 pts = +2%)

Private School Bonus

7-10% per school (Academic 10%, Athletic 8%, Arts 7%). Bonuses stack with each other.

Performance & Termination

Starting performance: 50%
Working: quality changes by (quality-50)*0.15, range -7.5 to +7.5
Not working: -3 to -6 annual decay

Reputation	Termination Threshold
Famous	25%
Popular	30%
Respectable	35%
Average	40%
Sketchy	45%
Outcast	50%

You receive a warning first and have 1 year to improve. Still below threshold = terminated.

Promotion System

Based on tenure (yearsForPromotion), meeting next level requirements, and performance modifiers
High performance + work hours reduce time needed
Minimum: 0.5 years
Maximum: 2x base requirement
1-year cooldown after denied promotion

Martial Arts & Fighting

Belt Progression

White → Yellow → Orange → Green → Blue → Brown → Black → 2nd Dan → 3rd Dan → Master

Belts only go up — you can never lose a belt rank.

Divisions

Rookie → Regional → National → World, each with 5 ladder levels.

Training

Action	Energy	What It Does
Spar	15	Best for combat XP
Train at Gym	20	Best for fitness XP
Practice Techniques	10	Best for discipline and technique

Gym Choice

Gym	Their Cut	Your XP Bonus	Best For
Budget	40%	None	Starting out
Standard	30%	+15%	Serious fighters
Elite	20%	+30%	Championship contenders

Championships

Win division championships for permanent stat boosts and prize money ($5k Rookie up to $150k World).

Starting a Business

Business Types

Type	Yearly Base Revenue
Cafe	$10,000
Retail Store	$10,000
Salon	$10,000
Auto Repair	$12,000
Gym	$13,000
Franchise	$15,000
Restaurant	$18,000

Revenue scales with economy (boom 1.4x, crash 0.5x), staff, reputation, and effort.

Employees

Pay at least 80% of market rate or satisfaction drops
Satisfaction below 30% = 40% quit chance
Employees retire at 65

Money & Banking

Banks

Bank	Min Credit Score	Savings Interest	Best For
Community Bank	300	2.5%	Everyone (easy to open)
Online Bank	400	3.5%	Good savings rates
National Bank	500	2%	High loan limits ($200k)
Premium Bank	700	4%	Best rates, $1M loan limit

Credit Score (300-999)

Pay bills on time to build credit
Criminal record hurts (-25 per conviction)
Bankruptcy: -150 points
Long credit history and low debt help most

Account Types

Checking: For transactions (1 per bank)
Savings: Earns interest (1 per bank)
Income Account: Salary deposited here
Business Account: Required for entrepreneurship (max 1 total)

Investing

Requires a computer to access the investing system.

Stocks - Three Risk Levels

Low Risk - Stable ~4% with Dividends

SNB, GEC, HCP — Consistent returns, low volatility

Medium Risk - Growth Stocks

TGI, SHA, HMI — Moderate volatility, higher potential

High Risk - Extreme Volatility

NAI, GWS, BGL — Huge gains or losses possible

How It Works

Buy stocks using bank account money (not wallet cash)
Returns affected by world economy
Annual investment report at birthday
Higher Intelligence reduces energy cost

Housing

Rentals

Property	Monthly Rent
Studio Apartment	$850
One Bedroom	$1,200
Two Bedroom	$1,800

Rent increases 2-8% each year. 3 years unpaid = eviction.

Buying a Home

Property	Price	Annual Appreciation
Condo	$185,000	2.5%
Townhouse	$245,000	2.8%
Ranch House	$285,000	3%
Colonial House	$385,000	3.5%
Victorian House	$450,000	4%
Luxury Penthouse	$750,000	5%
Modern Mansion	$1,200,000	4%
Private Estate	$3,500,000	6%

Maintenance ranges from $14,400 (Condo) to $240,000 (Estate) annually.

Pets & Housing

Studio: 1 pet max
One Bedroom: 2 pets
Two Bedroom: 3 pets
Owned homes: No limit

Relationships & Dating

How Relationships Work

5 dimensions: Trust, Affection, Respect, Resentment, Fear. Combine to a score from -100 to +100.

Score	Label
41+	Friend
21-40	Acquaintance
-20 to 20	Stranger
-50 to -21	Hostile
Below -50	Enemy

Dating Progression

Dating (30+) — 3 love tasks: expensive date, thoughtful gift, meet friends
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (50+) — 3 more: weekend getaway, surprise gesture, introduce family
Engaged (70+) — Propose marriage after BF/GF tasks
Married (80+)

Date Types

Type	Cost	Success Rate
Casual	$25-50	Lower
Dinner	$75-150	Medium
Fancy	$200+	Higher
Adventure	$150+	Highest

Keeping Relationships Healthy

Interact regularly — relationships decay over time
Apologize after arguments
Too many gifts = diminishing returns
Relationship < 0 for 2 years = breakup (married: < -25 for 2 years)
Warning year before breakup

Compatibility

Personality match (30%), age difference (20%), shared interests (20%), attraction (30%). Every 5 years age difference = -25% compatibility.

Marriage & Family

Getting Married

Both partners must be 18+
Relationship score 80+
Complete BF/GF love tasks
Not already married
Not related within 4 generations

Divorce

Lawyer fees: $2,500-$5,000
Asset split: 30-50%
Alimony: Up to $2,000/month for 1-3 years
Child support: $500-$2,000/month per child until 18
Prenup eliminates alimony and halves asset split

Children

Minimum parent age: 16
Born at next age-up
Decision: Keep, Abort, or Adopt
Children age with you through Baby → Toddler → Child → Teen → Adult

Crime & Prison

Crime Table

Crime	Reward	Base Arrest Chance
Vandalism	$50-$200	5%
Car Theft	$800-$3,000	10%
Burglary	$500-$2,000	12%
Robbery	$1,000-$5,000	18%
Jewelry Heist	$2,000-$8,000	20%

Crime money goes to wallet (can't deposit in bank).

Getting Caught

Police heat builds per crime (+3 to +15 per crime type). At 150, police raid triggers.
Prior convictions: +5% each, up to +15%
Reputation: Famous -10%, Outcast +15%
Final chance clamped 5% to 75%

Prison

Severity	Sentence
Minor	Fines / 0.1-0.5 years
Moderate	0.5-2 years
Major	3-7 years
Severe	10-50 years

Each prior conviction adds +25% to sentence
Activities: Fight inmates, library, work programs
Good behavior → early release via parole

Health & Energy

Health (0-100)

Staying Healthy

Doctor visit: +20 health ($150)
Rest: +5/sleep
Avoid working while sick (-1/session)

Getting Sick

10 illnesses from Common Cold (7 days) to Depression (chronic). Chronic illnesses never auto-cure.

Insurance Discounts

None: 0% discount
Basic: 20% discount
Standard: 50% discount
Premium: 80% discount

Natural Death

Age	Annual Death Chance
Under 40	0.1%
40-50	0.3%
50-60	0.8%
60-70	2%
70-80	5%
80-90	15%
90-100	30%
100-110	50%
110-120	75%
120+	95%
130	100% (hard cap)

Low health doubles death chance.

Energy (0-100)

Option	Energy Gained	Risk
Full Sleep	+80	None (best)
Energy Drink	+40	Health damage after 3/day
Power Nap	+15-25	Sleep deprivation after 4+ consecutive days
Pills	+30	15% chance of -5 health
Drugs	+50	Health loss + addiction risk

Low Energy Penalties

40 or below (Exhausted): -75% skill gain, -50% work performance
60 or below (Tired): -40% skill gain, -25% work performance

Pets

Dogs

30 breeds (15 free, 15 premium). Traits: Trainability, Energy, Lifespan (8-16 yrs), Health risks, Competition aptitudes.

Cats

Similar breed system with own competitions.

Pet Activities

Training, Competitions (shows, agility, obedience), Breeding.

Pet Costs

Purchase $2,000-$15,000, annual care varies, vet visits, housing wear.

Shop & Items

Electronics

Item	Price	Key Benefit
Basic Phone	$299	Phone access
Premium Smartphone	$1,199	+15 Happiness
Budget Laptop	$599	+3 Intelligence, enables investing
MacBook Pro	$1,999	+4 Intelligence, +3 Creativity
Gaming PC	$2,499	+25 Happiness, enables investing
PS5 Console	$499	+20 Happiness

Vehicles

Bicycles ($499) to supercars ($299,000) and classic cars ($950,000). All have annual maintenance costs.

Health & Education Items

Item	Price	Benefit
Vitamins	$35/month	+15 Health
Health Insurance	$350/month	Reduced medical costs
Personal Trainer	$200/month	+25 Health, +8 Discipline
Educational Books	$45	+3 Intelligence
Programming Courses	$499	+5 Technical Skills
Art Supplies	$125	+5 Creativity

Fame Items

Social Media Manager — Fame 15+
Designer Watch — $15,000, Fame 40+
Luxury Yacht — $10,000,000
Private Jet — $25,000,000

Life Events

Random events at 3 priority levels. Maximum 3 events per year.

Critical (Always Show)

Death, prison, eviction, inheritance, medical emergencies, pet death

Major (If Available)

Marriage, graduation, fired, promotions, breakups, pregnancy

Info (Year Summary)

NPC check-ins, reports, relationship updates

Tips & Strategies

Getting Rich

Education path: Full scholarship (3.8+ GPA), law/med school, earn $250k-$1M/yr
Business path: Start businesses, scale, ride booms
Investment path: Buy laptop early, invest in low-risk, move to high-risk in booms
Crime path: High risk high reward, sentences multiply with priors

Building Skills Fast

Choose matching personality (+25%)
Buy boosting items
Vary activities (+15% variety bonus)
Avoid repeating (diminishing returns)
Elite activities give 2-5x XP

Relationships

Check compatibility before committing
Complete love tasks for engagement
Interact regularly
Get a prenup
Watch NPC mood

Survival

Don't ignore health
Get insurance
Avoid drugs
Keep energy above 40
Emergency fund — 3 years unpaid rent = eviction

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