Greetings everyone,
I am reaching out briefly today to provide a glimpse into the relentless progress the inZOI team has been making. Beyond the latest footage of our development journey, I want to take a moment to discuss a specific feature currently under refinement.
As we finalize the new Reputation system, we are also reimagining the existing Karma mechanic. Last October, many of you expressed frustration when Karma was obscured due to its complexity. After reviewing your feedback, we have committed to redesigning it into a more intuitive and impactful system.
Unlike Reputation, which represents public perception, Karma is a hidden metric that accumulates behind the scenes. It is designed to reflect the moral weight of your long-term choices, functioning essentially as “cultivated luck.” Our philosophy here is simple: luck isn’t something you merely find—it is something you build through your actions.
The essence of Karma lies in its ability to subtly shift the scales of fate. Rather than forcing a specific outcome, it gently nudges the results of events governed by probability or coincidence. In rare instances, the life your Zoi has led could even trigger a “miracle” reversal in dire situations.
The Manifestation of Good Karma
If you have lived a virtuous life and accumulated positive Karma, the universe may reward you in unexpected ways:
- Survival Instincts: Should you face a life-threatening encounter—such as a dangerous shark attack—there is a marginal chance that a “death” outcome could flip to survival.
- Family Planning: A failed attempt at pregnancy might unexpectedly result in success.
- Daily Fortunes: You may notice subtle advantages in everyday life, such as increased foot traffic at your business, a higher frequency of pleasant dreams, and better success rates in romance, fishing, or gathering.
The Consequences of Bad Karma
Conversely, those with a darker history will find that “luck” works against them:
- Twists of Fate: Even a situation that should have been safe could take a turn for the worse, with a survival result occasionally flipping to tragedy.
- Daily Friction: You might encounter fewer customers, a higher likelihood of nightmares, and minor disadvantages in sales ratings and social interactions.
- Skill Variance: On rare occasions, even a high-skill Zoi might produce a lower-quality result due to the weight of their past misdeeds.
Reputation and Karma will not always move in tandem. We are particularly interested in the moments where they diverge. For example, declining to give a fan an autograph may diminish your public Reputation, but it won’t impact your Karma. Conversely, an anonymous donation won’t boost your public standing, but it will certainly enrich your Karma. Furthermore, if Karma intervenes to save a life or change a major fate, the value may reset, serving as a “second chance” to walk a better path.
Please keep in mind that these probabilities and mechanics are still being meticulously tuned. This is a collaborative process, and because this system is so deeply tied to the player experience, your perspective is vital. We want to hear your concerns and your creative ideas for what else should influence Karma.
Your insights help us shape the world of inZOI. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
kjun
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