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Explore with a question in mind

The developer Q&A connects exploration with story locations and new business districts. The July 2025 blog also describes discovering recipes through conversations and collecting Achievement Points to access opportunities.

Checked 2026-09-11Pre-release guide2 official sources

Keep a field notebook

When a street introduces a useful person, shop or location, record the district and how you arrived. One observation can help several future tasks. Do not turn an atmospheric screenshot into an exact path or unlock guide.

  • Record what is accessible now and what is visibly gated.
  • Note the stated requirement, not an assumed prerequisite.
  • Separate the location description from any story reveal.

Conversations can be discoveries

The July blog describes learning recipes through conversations with competitors. Treat this as a discovery relationship, not evidence that every competitor has a recipe or that every dialogue option grants one. Capture the actual interaction when available.

Fieldwork sequenceTurn a discovery into a useful record
  1. Observed place
  2. Access requirement
  3. People / vendors / venues
  4. Linked next task

Connections enter the public database only after evidence checks.

Connect discoveries back to a decision

A new vendor can change sourcing, a new property can simplify travel and a new character can start a story thread. Add those links to your plan so exploration informs tomorrow’s choices. The daily planner keeps your priorities editable rather than making the story subordinate to a revenue target.

Launch check

What we’ll check at launch

  • Specific discoveries and triggers
  • Story versus points-based gates
  • Recipe conversation outcomes
Keep your own launch checklist
PUT THE GUIDE TO WORKDaily Life Planner

Choose priorities, group errands and make room for the city.

Follow the evidence

Checked Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:27:05 GMT · No released build verified. Official previews can change before launch.

  1. COMMUNITY Q&A 2026-03-31
  2. July 2025 exploration development blog
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