[h2]Greetings, fellow Venusville citizens![/h2] We're excited to share a new demo showcasing the City Crumble Mechanics. This feature highlights the challenges of maintaining structural integrity and balance in our floating city amidst the harsh conditions of Venus. [h2]📺 Watch the Demo Video Here:[/h2] [previewyoutube=SJGGvQDNGXc;full][/previewyoutube] [h2]🔑 Key Mechanics Demonstrated:[/h2] [h3]1. Structural Integrity and Building Limits[/h3] [b]Platform Width Limit:[/b] [list] [*] [b]Starting Limit:[/b] Platforms have a soft building width limit of 70 meters (7 platforms) at the beginning. [*] [b]Expanding Beyond Limits:[/b] Building wider than 70 meters introduces structural stress to your city. [*] [b]Research Upgrades:[/b] Increase your building limits through research to expand without added stress. [/list] [b]Structural Stress Visualization:[/b] [list] [*] [b]3D Stress Map:[/b] Monitor structural stress by zooming out to view a 3D overlay of stress bars across your city. [*] [b]Balance Indicator:[/b] Keep an eye on the balance indicator to manage your city's tilt and stress. [/list] [h3]2. City Balance Management[/h3] [h3]Buoyancy Control:[/h3] [b]High Buoyancy Buildings:[/b] Construct balloons or vertical rotors to generate upward force. [list] [*] Adjustable Buoyancy: [*] Balloons: Set balloons to different pressure levels to adjust buoyancy. [*] Rotors: Adjust rotor speeds to fine-tune the upward force. [/list] [b]Balance Indicator:[/b] [list] [*] Monitoring Tilt: An imbalance over 10 degrees starts accumulating structural stress. [*] Directional Stress: Imbalance causes stress relative to the direction and degree of tilt. [/list] [h3]3. Atmospheric Challenges[/h3] [b]Diving for Resources:[/b] [list] [*] Deeper Exploration: Venturing deeper into Venus's atmosphere grants access to higher amounts of mineable resources per minute due to the thicker atmosphere. [*] Increased Pressure and Temperature: Deeper levels subject your city to higher pressure and temperature, adding stress if limits are exceeded. [/list] [b]Pressure and Temperature Limits:[/b] [list] [*] Monitoring Gauges: Watch the temperature and pressure gauges; red indicators mean you're surpassing safe thresholds. [*] Research Upgrades: Improve your city's tolerance to extreme conditions through research advancements. [/list] [h3]4. Structural Damage and Collapse[/h3] [b]Accumulated Stress Effects:[/b] [list] [*] Platform Damage: Excessive stress damages platforms, reducing their structural integrity. [*] Cracking Platforms: Platforms that reach zero integrity will crack, disabling any buildings on them. [/list] [b]Chain Reactions:[/b] [list] [*] Spread of Damage: Cracks increase stress on neighboring platforms, potentially causing a domino effect. [*] City Fragmentation: If cracks span from one edge of the city to the other, sections may break off and fall into the depths, along with any buildings and inhabitants. [/list] [b]Emergency Responses:[/b] [list] [*] Engineer Actions: Your engineers will rush to repair damaged platforms to prevent collapse. [*] Preventative Measures: Adjust city balance, remove overreaching platforms, or ascend to safer atmospheric levels. Completing research to strengthen the city is also crucial. [/list] [h3]5. Future Mechanics (Not in Demo)[/h3] [b]Wind Stress Factors:[/b] [list] [*] High Wind Speeds: Flying through intense winds will introduce additional stress to your city's perimeters when using engines. [*] Research Tolerances: Develop technologies to enhance your city's resilience against wind-induced stress. [/list] [h2]🗣️ Join the Discussion![/h2] We'd love to hear your thoughts on the City Crumble Mechanics. How will you strategize to keep your city afloat and thriving amidst these challenges? Share your feedback and strategies below! [b]Thank you for being part of the Venusville community![/b]