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	*Bulldozing buildings (B default) will often return to you a portion (or all) of the resources used to construct the building. This is especially handy for creating makeshift paths for mining operations that can then be easily dismantled as the operation moves elsewhere. Mining scaffolding can also be demolished in order to construct across the holes, but this will cost more in log supports similar to building on water tiles.		*Bulldozing buildings (B default) will often return to you a portion (or all) of the resources used to construct the building. This is especially handy for creating makeshift paths for mining operations that can then be easily dismantled as the operation moves elsewhere. Mining scaffolding can also be demolished in order to construct across the holes, but this will cost more in log supports similar to building on water tiles.

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Tips and Tricks

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	* When mining, be sure to use the slice view (Z default) to see what lies beneath the immediately visible deposits on the surface. It’s often the case that there will be even more resources in a vein right below the initial tile, but it’s always possible that there’s even more below; you’ll only discover by digging closer.		* When mining, be sure to use the slice view (Z default) to see what lies beneath the immediately visible deposits on the surface. It’s often the case that there will be even more resources in a vein right below the initial tile, but it’s always possible that there’s even more below; you’ll only discover by digging closer.

	* Your ~~main warehouse~~ may fill up quickly, especially since the [[Claws]] aren’t interested in everything you’re finding as tax payments. Be sure to prioritize having some extra storage around resource sites early, both for storage and better logistics.		* Your Central Warehouse may fill up quickly, especially since the [[Claws]] aren’t interested in everything you’re finding as tax payments. Be sure to prioritize having some extra storage around resource sites early, both for storage and better logistics.

	* At the end of the day, [[Whiskers]] will need to go somewhere to eat, bath and then go to bed afterwards if they have a home. Be sure these locations aren’t so far apart that a poor mouse has dinner but can’t make it to wash or home for bed before morning!		* At the end of the day, [[Whiskers]] will need to go somewhere to eat, bath and then go to bed afterwards if they have a home. Be sure these locations aren’t so far apart that a poor mouse has dinner but can’t make it to wash or home for bed before morning!
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	* You can directly move [[Whiskers]] by clicking on one and then using the “Pick Up [[Whisker]]” icon next to their information panel. This is especially handy if a [[Whisker]] is stuck or too far somewhere, but they’re not going to enjoy the experience, so it will cost an approval point to handle them.		* You can directly move [[Whiskers]] by clicking on one and then using the “Pick Up [[Whisker]]” icon next to their information panel. This is especially handy if a [[Whisker]] is stuck or too far somewhere, but they’re not going to enjoy the experience, so it will cost an approval point to handle them.

	Bulldozing buildings (B default) will often return to you a portion of resources. This is especially handy for creating makeshift paths for mining operations that can then be easily dismantled as the operation moves elsewhere. Mining scaffolding can also be demolished in order to construct across the holes, but this will cost more in log supports similar to building on water tiles.		*Bulldozing buildings (B default) will often return to you a portion (or all) of the resources used to construct the building. This is especially handy for creating makeshift paths for mining operations that can then be easily dismantled as the operation moves elsewhere. Mining scaffolding can also be demolished in order to construct across the holes, but this will cost more in log supports similar to building on water tiles.

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Research

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	Once researched, the building is immediately buildable, and you can move on to the next research item!		Once researched, the building is immediately buildable, and you can move on to the next research item!

	Making more then one [[Research Lab]] has diminishing returns on speed of research per building, but overall you will end up faster. IE 2 will drop to 82% each but together you are researching at 164%. More [[Research Lab]]'s make the bonus speed shrink but are still faster all together.		Making more then one [[Research Lab]] has diminishing returns on speed of research per building, but overall you will end up faster. That is to say, 2 will drop to 82% each but together you are researching at 164%. More [[Research Lab]]'s make the bonus speed shrink but are still faster all together.

	== Taxes and the [[Claws]] ==		== Taxes and the [[Claws]] ==

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Your Citizens: Whiskers

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	# Positive & Negative Approval - Daily factors that provide the approval rating from your [[Whiskers]].		# Positive & Negative Approval - Daily factors that provide the approval rating from your [[Whiskers]].

	With all of this in mind, a well-fed, warm [[Whisker]] who is in a [[Guild Specialty]] job can see a massive boost to productivity and create the most efficient colonist!		With all of this in mind, a well-fed, warm [[Whisker]] who is in a [[Guilds\|Guild Specialty]] job can see a massive boost to productivity and create the most efficient colonist!

	The [[~~Buildings\|~~School]] provides a way to specialize your [[Whiskers]], should you have need to.		The [[School]] provides a way to specialize your [[Whiskers]], should you have need to.

	[[File:Whiskerwood_BeginnersGuide_8.jpg\|center]]		[[File:Whiskerwood_BeginnersGuide_8.jpg\|center]]

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Your Citizens: Whiskers

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	# Guild Association - Every [[Whisker]] is associated with a Guild: Explorer, Miner, Farmer, or Engineer, with each Guild providing three traits to that [[Whisker]], and also improving their efficiency in specific roles and jobs. These traits could lead to increased food consumption, resistance to certain weather conditions, or other factors that enhance their efficiency in specific tasks.		# Guild Association - Every [[Whisker]] is associated with a [[Guilds\|Guild]]: Explorer, Miner, Farmer, or Engineer, with each Guild providing three traits to that [[Whisker]], and also improving their efficiency in specific roles and jobs. These traits could lead to increased food consumption, resistance to certain weather conditions, or other factors that enhance their efficiency in specific tasks.
	# Characteristic - Some [[Whiskers]] may have a characteristic that enhances their overall efficiency in various production categories, such as carrying capacity or eating habits or have negatives that lower their efficiency as well.		# Characteristic - Some [[Whiskers]] may have a characteristic that enhances their overall efficiency in various production categories, such as carrying capacity or eating habits or have negatives that lower their efficiency as well.
	# Expectations - The higher the star rating, the more demanding a [[Whisker]] will be of more luxuries. Star ratings increase with certain traits as well as for [[Whiskers]] that are more experienced or educated, such as Apprentices, or anyone who is Educated.		# Expectations - The higher the star rating, the more demanding a [[Whisker]] will be of more luxuries. Star ratings increase with certain traits as well as for [[Whiskers]] that are more experienced or educated, such as Apprentices, or anyone who is Educated.

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First Steps

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	== First Steps ==		== First Steps ==

	Your first step in starting a colony is to place your Export Dock on an island, preferably in a location with adequate trees and berry bushes. Once built, another ship will drop off your starting colony crew, ~~when you’ll construct~~ your ~~warehouse~~, receive your initial starting resources, and sign your charter.		Your first step in starting a colony is to place your Export Dock on an island, preferably in a location with adequate trees and berry bushes. Once built, another ship will drop off your starting colony crew, allow you to place your Central Warehouse (cannot be moved - so choose wisely), receive your initial starting resources, and sign your charter.

	*~~tip-~~ Before placing your ~~dock~~ you have 8 free logs to use. ~~If not used in total they disappear~~.		*Whisker Cheese: Before placing your Export Dock, you have 8 free logs to use. Construct some initial paths or buildings before placing your Export Dock or risk losing these initial resources.

	Your Charter is ready to be signed, and with it comes taxes to the Crown, due regularly. You can view a breakdown of the debts owed and the acceptable resources to pay your taxes. Hovering over each resource displays the value it contributes to repay your debt. Sign the charter, and your Colony is now entirely in your governance.		Your Charter is ready to be signed, and with it comes taxes to the Crown, due regularly. You can view a breakdown of the debts owed and the acceptable resources to pay your [[Demands\|taxes]]. Hovering over each resource displays the value it contributes to repay your debt. Sign the charter, and your Colony is now entirely in your governance.

	Unsure of where to start? Have no fear, Governor! You will receive quests that guide you through the basics of setting up the necessary infrastructure for success, including mining for precious stones and metals, wood cutting, food gathering, and constructing houses for your [[Whiskers]] to stay cozy in. This will help you understand the ~~baselevel~~ ins and outs of running a colony.		Unsure of where to start? Have no fear, Governor! You will receive quests that guide you through the basics of setting up the necessary infrastructure for success, including mining for precious stones and metals, wood cutting, food gathering, and constructing houses for your [[Whiskers]] to stay cozy in. This will help you understand the base level ins and outs of running a colony.

	== User Interface ==		== User Interface ==

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	Before you can begin this perilous journey, you must first set up the basics of your colony:		Before you can begin this perilous journey, you must first set up the basics of your colony:

	# Colony Name - The [[Claws]] have granted you the opportunity to name your first colony; ~~I recommend~~ something befitting a royal charter!		# Colony Name - The [[Claws]] have granted you the opportunity to name your first colony; pick something befitting a royal charter!
	# Difficulty Presets - Clicking on any of these presets will automatically toggle all settings underneath this Preset, allowing you to start your journey much faster.		# Difficulty Presets - Clicking on any of these presets will automatically toggle all settings underneath this Preset, allowing you to start your journey much faster.
	# Custom Settings - Should you prefer to customize your settings, you can do so here, with options ranging from map size to number of islands, from fertility to the greediness level of the [[Claws]], the feline empire you serve.		# Custom Settings - Should you prefer to customize your settings, you can do so here, with options ranging from map size to number of islands, from fertility to the greediness level of the [[Claws]], the feline empire you serve.

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	# Upcoming Events - Provides you with the time the debt is to be paid, the debt amount, and the total value of goods in storage that you can use towards your debt, as well as the status of any current mission objectives.		# Upcoming Events - Provides you with the time the debt is to be paid, the debt amount, and the total value of goods in storage that you can use towards your debt, as well as the status of any current mission objectives.
	# Citizen Elements - An overview of several elements tied to your citizens:		# Citizen Elements - An overview of several elements tied to your citizens.
			#:* Total Population - Clicking on the mouse icon will bring up a list of all [[Whiskers]].
			#:* Construction Workers - any citizens not working a job will work on construction sites.
			#:* Population Approval - Positive thoughts by your [[Whiskers]] will generate approval, it can be used it on various Actions and Policies in your colony.
			#:* Diplomacy Seals - Used to negotiate special requests from the [[Claws]]
			#:* Food Amount - Hover over this to view a drop-down menu of available food types.
			#:* Fuel Amount - Info on your fuel reserves, hover over it for info on where you can make it.
	# Warnings - Provides information on your colony, from [[Whiskers]] that need housing, to low food, and items of importance.		# Warnings - Provides information on your colony, from [[Whiskers]] that need housing, to low food, and items of importance.
	# Resources - Various resources that are used in construction or other industrial processes.		# Resources - Various resources that are used in construction or other industrial processes.
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	# Weather Conditions - Weather conditions and seasons impact multiple areas of your colony, with colder seasons requiring warmth from campfires and other sources, or a clear sky to increase crop growth. Keep an eye on the weather!		# Weather Conditions - Weather conditions and seasons impact multiple areas of your colony, with colder seasons requiring warmth from campfires and other sources, or a clear sky to increase crop growth. Keep an eye on the weather!
	# Views - Toggles that provide a specific point of view, such as temperature, “slices” of the map at different levels to see underground, and a default bulldoze button.		# Views - Toggles that provide a specific point of view, such as temperature, “slices” of the map at different levels to see underground, and a default bulldoze button.
	~~# Total Population - Clicking on the mouse icon will bring up a list of all [[Whiskers]].~~
	~~# Construction Workers - any citizens not working a job will work on construction sites.~~
	~~# Population Approval - Positive thoughts by your [[Whiskers]] will generate approval every night. Use approval to attract more [[Whiskers]] or use it on various Actions and Policies in your colony.~~
	~~# Diplomacy Seals - Used to negotiate special requests from the [[Claws]]~~
	~~# Food Amount - Hover over this to view a drop-down menu of available food types.~~

	== Your Citizens: Whiskers ==		== Your Citizens: Whiskers ==

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	Your first step in starting a colony is to place your Export Dock on an island, preferably in a location with adequate trees and berry bushes. Once built, another ship will drop off your starting colony crew, when you’ll construct your warehouse, receive your initial starting resources, and sign your charter.		Your first step in starting a colony is to place your Export Dock on an island, preferably in a location with adequate trees and berry bushes. Once built, another ship will drop off your starting colony crew, when you’ll construct your warehouse, receive your initial starting resources, and sign your charter.

			*tip- Before placing your dock you have 8 free logs to use. If not used in total they disappear.

	Your Charter is ready to be signed, and with it comes taxes to the Crown, due regularly. You can view a breakdown of the debts owed and the acceptable resources to pay your taxes. Hovering over each resource displays the value it contributes to repay your debt. Sign the charter, and your Colony is now entirely in your governance.		Your Charter is ready to be signed, and with it comes taxes to the Crown, due regularly. You can view a breakdown of the debts owed and the acceptable resources to pay your taxes. Hovering over each resource displays the value it contributes to repay your debt. Sign the charter, and your Colony is now entirely in your governance.
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	# Upcoming Events - Provides you with the time the debt is to be paid, the debt amount, and the total value of goods in storage that you can use towards your debt, as well as the status of any current mission objectives.		# Upcoming Events - Provides you with the time the debt is to be paid, the debt amount, and the total value of goods in storage that you can use towards your debt, as well as the status of any current mission objectives.
	# Citizen Elements - An overview of several elements tied to your citizens:		# Citizen Elements - An overview of several elements tied to your citizens:
	~~# Total Population - Clicking on the mouse icon will bring up a list of all [[Whiskers]].~~
	~~# Construction Workers - any citizens not working a job will work on construction sites.~~
	~~# Population Approval - Positive thoughts by your [[Whiskers]] will generate approval every night. Use approval to attract more [[Whiskers]] or use it on various Actions and Policies in your colony.~~
	~~# Diplomacy Seals - Used to negotiate special requests from the [[Claws]]~~
	~~# Food Amount - Hover over this to view a drop-down menu of available food types.~~
	# Warnings - Provides information on your colony, from [[Whiskers]] that need housing, to low food, and items of importance.		# Warnings - Provides information on your colony, from [[Whiskers]] that need housing, to low food, and items of importance.
	# Resources - Various resources that are used in construction or other industrial processes.		# Resources - Various resources that are used in construction or other industrial processes.
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	# Weather Conditions - Weather conditions and seasons impact multiple areas of your colony, with colder seasons requiring warmth from campfires and other sources, or a clear sky to increase crop growth. Keep an eye on the weather!		# Weather Conditions - Weather conditions and seasons impact multiple areas of your colony, with colder seasons requiring warmth from campfires and other sources, or a clear sky to increase crop growth. Keep an eye on the weather!
	# Views - Toggles that provide a specific point of view, such as temperature, “slices” of the map at different levels to see underground, and a default bulldoze button.		# Views - Toggles that provide a specific point of view, such as temperature, “slices” of the map at different levels to see underground, and a default bulldoze button.
			# Total Population - Clicking on the mouse icon will bring up a list of all [[Whiskers]].
			# Construction Workers - any citizens not working a job will work on construction sites.
			# Population Approval - Positive thoughts by your [[Whiskers]] will generate approval every night. Use approval to attract more [[Whiskers]] or use it on various Actions and Policies in your colony.
			# Diplomacy Seals - Used to negotiate special requests from the [[Claws]]
			# Food Amount - Hover over this to view a drop-down menu of available food types.

	== Your Citizens: Whiskers ==		== Your Citizens: Whiskers ==

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	# Guild Association - Every [[Whisker]] is associated with a Guild: Explorer, Miner, Farmer, or Engineer, with each Guild providing three traits to that [[Whisker]], and also improving their efficiency in specific roles and jobs. These traits could lead to increased food consumption, resistance to certain weather conditions, or other factors that enhance their efficiency in specific tasks.		# Guild Association - Every [[Whisker]] is associated with a Guild: Explorer, Miner, Farmer, or Engineer, with each Guild providing three traits to that [[Whisker]], and also improving their efficiency in specific roles and jobs. These traits could lead to increased food consumption, resistance to certain weather conditions, or other factors that enhance their efficiency in specific tasks.
	# Characteristic - Some [[Whiskers]] may have a characteristic that enhances their overall efficiency in various production categories, such as carrying capacity or eating habits.		# Characteristic - Some [[Whiskers]] may have a characteristic that enhances their overall efficiency in various production categories, such as carrying capacity or eating habits or have negatives that lower their efficiency as well.
	# Expectations - The higher the star rating, the more demanding a [[Whisker]] will be of more luxuries. Star ratings increase with certain traits as well as for [[Whiskers]] that are more experienced or educated, such as Apprentices, or anyone who is Educated.		# Expectations - The higher the star rating, the more demanding a [[Whisker]] will be of more luxuries. Star ratings increase with certain traits as well as for [[Whiskers]] that are more experienced or educated, such as Apprentices, or anyone who is Educated.
	# Jobs & Housing - While you can automatically assign a free [[Whisker]] to a job, you could manually assign them based on the aforementioned Guild Association and Characteristics by clicking ~~under~~ the ~~gear~~ and selecting the appropriate job. You can also manually assign them to a house or let them sleep in any free bed.		# Jobs & Housing - While you can automatically assign a free [[Whisker]] to a job, you could manually assign them based on the aforementioned Guild Association and Characteristics by clicking the down arrow and selecting the appropriate job. You can also manually assign them to a house (as well as lock them to it) or let them sleep in any free bed.
	# [[Whisker]] Stats - A set of stats that includes movement speed, productivity, carrying capacity, and body temperature. Guild Association, characteristics, food types, and heat sources can modify these stats.		# [[Whisker]] Stats - A set of stats that includes movement speed, productivity, carrying capacity, and body temperature. Guild Association, characteristics, food types, and heat sources can modify these stats.
	# Modifiers - These are items that are affecting the [[Whisker]] in the moment, which can include food types and Guild Specialty bonuses when they are in a job that aligns with their Guild Association.		# Modifiers - These are items that are affecting the [[Whisker]] in the moment, which can include food types and Guild Specialty bonuses when they are in a job that aligns with their Guild Association, pollution and cold.
	# Positive & Negative Approval - Daily factors that provide the approval rating from your [[Whiskers]].		# Positive & Negative Approval - Daily factors that provide the approval rating from your [[Whiskers]].

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	In order to use the school, you must have a [[~~Craftsmaster~~]] Whisker that will become a [[~~Teacher~~]]. Selecting the Assign Teacher button will provide you with any [[Whiskers]] that meet the requirement. Once a Teacher is in the slot, you may assign up to three [[Whiskers]] that will learn under said Teacher.		In order to use the school, you must have a [[Educated]] Whisker that will become a Teacher for other [[Whiskers]]. Selecting the Assign Teacher button will provide you with any [[Whiskers]] that meet the requirement. Once a Teacher is in the slot, you may assign up to three [[Whiskers]] that will learn under said Teacher.

	There are multiple Education Targets that you can select to educated your [[Whiskers]]:		There are multiple Education Targets that you can select to educated your [[Whiskers]]:
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	** Craftsmaster - The second and highest level of Craftsmanship, these Whiskers are the most productive, and can then also turn to educate other Whiskers.		** Craftsmaster - The second and highest level of Craftsmanship, these Whiskers are the most productive, and can then also turn to educate other Whiskers.

	* Scholarly - Educates a Whisker to research technology in the Research Lab.		* Scholarly - Educates a Whisker to research technology in the Research Lab and some other buildings as well.

	Do note that the more specialized a [[Whisker]] is, the higher the Expectations they will have, as indicated by their stars.		Do note that the more specialized a [[Whisker]] is, the higher the Expectations they will have, as indicated by their stars.
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	Research is a necessity to advance your colony, unlocking new housing types, production methods, transportation and logistical options, and even quality of life items such as decorations. Research is conducted in the Research Lab, and can only employ an Educated [[Whisker]].		Research is a necessity to advance your colony, unlocking new housing types, production methods, transportation and logistical options, and even quality of life items such as decorations. Research is conducted in the Research Lab, and can only employ an Educated [[Whisker]].

	Looking at the Research Tech Tree, research is broken up into Tiers, with each Tier requiring a large amount of planks to unlock. Within a Tier, you can see what technologies are available to be researched, as well as the cost to research them. Some technologies require you to have researched another technology in order for it to be researched, meaning some future planning will be required to reach a certain tech.		Looking at the Research Tech Tree, research is broken up into Tiers, with each Tier requiring a large amount of planks, copper, bronze, and iron to unlock. Every tier adds one of the further resources to the cost of doing research. Within a Tier, you can see what technologies are available to be researched, as well as the cost to research them. Some technologies require you to have researched another technology in order for it to be researched, meaning some future planning will be required to reach a certain tech.

	Once researched, the building is immediately buildable, and you can move on to the next research item!		Once researched, the building is immediately buildable, and you can move on to the next research item!

			Making more then one [[Research Lab]] has diminishing returns on speed of research per building, but overall you will end up faster. IE 2 will drop to 82% each but together you are researching at 164%. More [[Research Lab]]'s make the bonus speed shrink but are still faster all together.

	== Taxes and the [[Claws]] ==		== Taxes and the [[Claws]] ==
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	When the Tax Collector arrives, you have several options to look over:		When the Tax Collector arrives, you have several options to look over:

	# Trust Level - Your Trust Level is how loyal you are to the Crown. If this falls too low, the [[Claws]] will ~~revoke~~ your ~~charter~~!		# Trust Level - Your Trust Level is how loyal you are to the Crown. If this falls too low, the [[Claws]] will bombard your colony with cannon balls!
	# Tax & Debt - The total amount due to the Tax Collector, which is a combination of taxes, travel costs for your [[Whiskers]], and any supplies you may have purchased in those three days.		# Tax & Debt - The total amount due to the Tax Collector, which is a combination of taxes, travel costs for your [[Whiskers]], and any supplies you may have purchased in those three days.
	# Resources - Provides a list of resources you can use to make your payment.		# Resources - Provides a list of resources you can use to make your payment.
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	* Your main warehouse may fill up quickly, especially since the [[Claws]] aren’t interested in everything you’re finding as tax payments. Be sure to prioritize having some extra storage around resource sites early, both for storage and better logistics.		* Your main warehouse may fill up quickly, especially since the [[Claws]] aren’t interested in everything you’re finding as tax payments. Be sure to prioritize having some extra storage around resource sites early, both for storage and better logistics.

	* At the end of the day, [[Whiskers]] will need to go somewhere to eat and then go to bed afterwards if they have a home. Be sure these locations aren’t so far apart that a poor mouse has dinner but can’t make it home for bed before morning!		* At the end of the day, [[Whiskers]] will need to go somewhere to eat, bath and then go to bed afterwards if they have a home. Be sure these locations aren’t so far apart that a poor mouse has dinner but can’t make it to wash or home for bed before morning!

	* Consider approval as a resource to be spent rather than as a “happiness meter”. If it’s being maxed out every night, you should be spending your approval where you can each day rather than letting it sit unused.		* Consider approval as a resource to be spent rather than as a “happiness meter”. If it’s being maxed out every night, you should be spending your approval where you can each day rather than letting it sit unused.