• Coal vs. Wood: Wood burns 50% faster in 056. You cannot survive on logs alone. You need a coal mine by day 35.
• The Frostline Mechanic: The map now has shifting frostlines. Your previous heat zone planning is obsolete. You will need Steam Hubs that can be relocated (costing 20 metal per move).
• Child Labor 2.0: Version 056 reverses the morality bonus. Children in safe jobs (Chores) provide a +5% household efficiency. Children in dangerous jobs (Mines) cause a stacking "Generational Trauma" penalty to reproduction rates.

Based on character action data, the game typically follows a structured routine: Morning/Afternoon (08:00 - 15:00) straitened times version 056

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Survival & Scarcity Roleplaying

1. The Core: Pressure & Resolve

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