1. What questions did your players have?
- Players asked how to balance resource management, specifically around waste and energy consumption. They were also curious about how to mitigate the effects of climate events like storms and economic crises.
2. How quickly did they learn to play?
- Most players learned quickly, especially the basic mechanics. However, it took some extra time to fully grasp the interactions between climate events and long-term sustainability planning.
3. What kinds of interactions did the players have?
- Players engaged in a mix of competitive and collaborative interactions. They strategized together on how to use resources most effectively but also competed for limited space to build green infrastructures like renewable energy plants and public transport hubs.
4. What confused players?
- The main source of confusion was the effect of climate events on long-term plans. Some players struggled to understand how to prepare for sudden challenges like population growth and economic crises without derailing their city’s progress.
5. What did your players enjoy doing?
- Players enjoyed the strategic planning aspect, especially when it came to building renewable energy sources and expanding green spaces. They also liked the sense of accomplishment when they successfully met sustainability goals.
6. Did any aspect of the game frustrate players?
- The randomness of climate events and the economic downturns frustrated players, especially when they happened at bad moments and seemed difficult to counteract, no matter how well players had planned.
7. What is your plan to address player questions, confusion, and frustration?
- To address confusion, we plan to simplify the explanation of climate events and economic crises, making it clearer how they affect the city. We’ll also introduce pre-game planning tips to help players better anticipate challenges.
8. If your players didn’t get your intended message, what will you change?
- If the core message about eco-friendly growth and sustainability wasn’t clear, we could add visual indicators showing the direct impact of green initiatives on city health, pollution, and resource balance. This would help players see the positive long-term effects of sustainability decisions.