dCity: HIVE's Favorite City Simulator Game

In the world of blockchain gaming, dCity stands out as a unique city simulation game where NFT Citizens—much like you and me—work tirelessly toward a greater future, only to face their inevitable, timely demise. These citizens evolve through various life stages, each impacting their stats and utility in the game. Let’s dive into the mechanics, strategies, and market value of these fascinating digital inhabitants.

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The Lifecycle of a Citizen

Citizens in dCity progress through distinct life stages:

1. Young Citizens: The starting point of every citizen.
2. Students: A transitional phase where citizens can accumulate debt and age further.
3. Trained Citizens: The final stage, where their stats and utility are fully realized.

Each transition happens passively, altering the citizen’s stats and potential value. According to the game’s developer, gerber, the lifecycle of a citizen spans 3-4 years (approximately 1000-1350 days).

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Tax Refunds and Student Debt

• Young Citizens, Students, and many trained Citizens receive a tax refund in SIM token paid daily in an automated airdrop, providing a measurable return on investment (ROI).
• However, if a citizen becomes a Student (Debt), you’ll need to pay 350 SIM+ to remove the negative tax refund stat.
• Pro Tip: Pay off student debt immediately, as the cost increases over time. Once debt-free, train your students into their new profession or title.

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The Most Valuable Profession: Tax Collector

The Tax Collector is the most sought-after profession in dCity. Here’s why:

• It’s sporting a bid of 100k SIM and ask of 300k SIM.
• It provides a stackable Tax Reduction, making it highly valuable for optimizing your city’s economy.

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Other Professions and Titles

Students can transition into various professions, each with unique uses:

• Worker: High demand due to its use in high-value combines.
• Homeless, Artist, Scientist: These roles may not offer tax refunds but can be used in specific recipes or experiments.
• Eco Activist, Soldier, Teacher, Economist, Priest: These roles offer unique benefits, such as higher tax refunds, access to war shares, or future utility in systems like FAITH.

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Market Value Experiment

https://peakd.com/hive-148441/@ryosai/the-market-value-of-citizens

Previously we experimented to understand the market dynamics:

• Purchased 5 Student (Debt) (Old) for 1198 SIM.
• Paid 300 SIM per student to clear their debt and train them into new professions.
• Total Cost: 7490 SIM for 5 tax-refund-generating citizens.

Key Findings:

• Bid Value: 3279 SIM
• Ask Value: 8359 SIM
• Daily Income: 7.1 SIM per day

OG Post Values

1. Eco Activist Bid: 1002 Ask: 1782 Last: 1000
2. Economist Bid: 681 Ask: 2275 Last: 2275
3. Soldier Bid: 616 Ask: 1298 Last: 1298
4. Teacher Bid: 1301 Ask: 1406 Last: 1460
5. Priest Bid: 850 Ask 1598 Last: 1598

Profit Analysis:

• Selling at the Bid Value would result in a loss unless held for 593 days to break even.
• Selling at the Ask Value would yield a profit, but 5% marketplace fees make holding more advantageous.
• Holding for the full lifecycle would generate more in passive income.

Present Market:

• Soldier Bid: 628 Ask: 9999 SIM Last: 1999
• Economist Bid: 1001 Ask: 5000 Last: 3727
• Eco Activist Bid: 1003 Ask: 3700 Last: 3700
• Priest Bid: 802 Ask: 1848 Last: 850
• Teacher Bid: 1300 Ask: 3000 Last: 1300.1

Total Overall:

1. Bid Value: 4450
2. Ask Value: 23547
3. Last Value: 11576
4. 90 or so days in 90*7.1= 639 SIM ROI so far

With a total cost of 7490 SIM listing Soldier and Economist during this spike in their pricing will potentially ROI faster using the marketplace.

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Optimal Utilization of Citizens

To maximize value:

• Use older citizens in combines that offer tax refunds or other benefits.
• Experiment with training cycles to mint rare citizens for flipping or holding.
• Prepare for technology minting, which now requires the Research Base card.

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Final Thoughts

dCity offers a dynamic and strategic gameplay experience where every decision impacts your city’s growth and profitability. Whether you’re training Tax Collectors, experimenting with combines, or holding citizens for passive income, the possibilities are endless.

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Join dCity Today!

Start building your empire at dcity.io and explore the endless opportunities in this immersive city simulator. Have questions or thoughts? Share them in the comments below!

Question for You: Who’s your favorite citizen in dCity, and why?