Most of the features don't work, and there is no guidance at all.
I can't declare bankruptcy (the spelling is also incorrect), buy a car, sell a property, request valuation, etc...
It was a good idea, but it doesn't do what is meant to do.
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#132Earlier quoted context omitted.
What's the database for?
Storing mail, transactions, jobs, savings, pension etc. You can't at the moment but I was to add the ability to save your progress soon.
If it's a matter of storing state, you could improve performance by storing all of that in localStorage and only periodically flushing it to the database backend.
Re: Show HN: I made a sandbox game to help with financial planning
#133I spent an hour on this game. And it seems like people here also spent good time on it. Safe to say this may be a valid product idea @op!
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#134Earlier quoted context omitted.
If decently socializing with you requires me to spent extra money, you definitely are a snooze to be around.
People like to drive outside the city to hike, travel, go to restaurants, movies, bars, ballgames, museums etc... You don’t need to spend a huge amount on social stuff, but if you are only willing to do completely free activities, you are vastly limiting your social circle.
This was pretty much my point. If you have some spending money, and almost never are willing to spend it on things like this, then you shouldn't be surprised about significantly reduced social activity. Anyone who thinks hiking is free probably hasn't gone further or higher than their neighbourhood park.
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#135this is super cool... i want to have my kids do it, but it's a bit too buggy - it has to work for teenagers, with zero bugs... open a patreon, and I will donate!
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#136Earlier quoted context omitted.
Ya, it's technically possible, but boring and tenous. If you won't spend any extra money on socializing, you're going to be a snooze to be around.
If decently socializing with you requires me to spent extra money, you definitely are a snooze to be around.
Decently socializing with me would require a modicum of effort on each of our parts to engage in stuff. If the activities tend to cost something, and you choose only to conserve your money, then you wouldn't really be doing that would you?
If all the activities were costly, and I didn't put effort in to do other cheaper/free stuff to socialize with you, then I'd be the asshole.
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#138This reminds me a bit of "The game of life" back in the 90s Optimizing life for filling the savings account as fast as possible at the expense of everything else has consequences and your game should reflect this. You should have stats including your characters age, health, happiness and social skills and have some kind of social media app with your friends constantly trying to invite you out for concerts, nights out…
I think you vastly overestimate consequences of not spending money on things beyond necessities. One might argue that by spending money on concerts, nights out and dating you buy more damage to your health and well being than benefit. You can have friends without money. And you can keep healthy for free.
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#139It simulates real life pretty well: - I have an unread email in the inbox but I can't find it - The banks send me emails with no content in the body, some email glitch on their side - I tried to buy a property, lost my solicitor's fee but never got the property - There are no good jobs available except one underpaid junior position - I pay way too much in tax compared to what I make
This may well be an en-gb locale specific bug. Also, who's mum charges rent?
I've hear quite a few people do this.In most cases it's a way to show your kids that it's time to pack up and start living on your own,or simply explain that everyone has to chip in.
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#140Didn't take me long to figure out the api endpoint to skip to the next turn, and after writing literally 3 lines of code in an infinite loop... - The year is now 2030 - I have 300,000 in my bank account - I own two houses worth 200k - I'm still paying monthly mortgage payments to a house I fully own - 100k in pension - All this with just 55k/yr - Still paying mum rent
How do I do this in real life?