Since I am just getting start back with dCity, I am researching all of the different post about this game. I found this post informative and will narrow my actions going forward.
@ecoinstant/get-started-with-dcity-beginners-guide
SIM POWER
The SIM token is the main currency of dCity. The whole tokenomics of the game is centered around the SIM token. Most of the post that I have read mention the importance of holding SIM tokens. They also mentioned that the game moves slowly so don't rush the building of your dCity.
So with this in mind, I will be working to build my SIM token holdings.
I also learned that by holding at least 8,000 SIM Power, you can participate in the "Holding Rewards" which are distributed daily. The Holding Rewards are paid in HIVE.
I had to dig into this a little more to understand the different between SIM Power and SIM Token holdings. They terms are similar but not the same because I could hold 8,000 SIM tokens and still not have any SIM POWER.
SIM Power is a calculation based on an average 30 days SIM holdings snapshot.
So my first priority is to increase my SIM token holdings up to 8,000 + tokens. Then it will taken a little longer so that the average of my holdings over a 30 day time period to reflect 8,000.
But the first step is getting additional SIM Tokens. I used some extra funds I had and purchased as many as possible. Last week I had 17 SIM tokens, I increased my holdings to 1998.686 SIM.
DCITY GOVERNANCE
Most might not be aware but there is a dCity Government. Those with SIM Power are able to vote and influence the game mechanics.
Election
Periodically, a new President is elected. The office of President will change in 6 days.
There are currently 5 players running for President. However, I was a little surprised that only 49 players have voted on the President. So if you have SIM Power and have not yet voted, you may be able to make a difference in the election of the next dCity President.
Lobby
Another way you can use your SIM Power to influence the game is by voting or lobbying on these four topics:
- Income Tax Reduction
- Ranking Rewards
- War Tax
- Holding Rewards
I am just now learning about all of these different terms and items in the game so for now I not go into any details on how they influence game play.
Ranking Rewards
A third area SIM Power is used is in the Ranking Rewards. Ranking Rewards are paid out on a daily basis based on your Rank in the following five areas:
- Income
- Population
- Popularity
- Education
- Creativity
Your vote can influence how each one of these areas are weighted when Ranking Rewards are calculated and paid out.
dCity Progress
Last week, I added a farm to my dCity. By adding the farm, I was able to "Perfectly Balance" my population between employed and unemployed.
I also noticed my income changed to a negative. I did have a Zero income, now it is negative 2. I do not know what to do at this point in time to get it back in the positive. I will keep reading post but in the meantime, I will keep growing my SIM token holdings until I have my SIM Power over 8,000.