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Everyone is being quiet now.", "primary_disruption": { "relationships.social": -20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Apologize to the group", "Message the friend privately", "Mute the chat for a week" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 2.0, "money": 30.0, "energy": 15.0 }, "difficulty": 1 }, { "id": "d2_project", "title": "The Surge", "story": "Your boss just walked by and dropped a 'small favor' on your desk. It looks like it'll take ten hours.", "primary_disruption": { "career.workload": 25.0, "time.free_hours_per_week": -20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Work late all week", "Delegate parts to a junior", "Refuse the assignment" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 10.0, "money": 0.0, "energy": 40.0 }, "difficulty": 2 }, { "id": "d2_car", "title": "Check Engine Light", "story": "Your car started making a rhythmic thumping sound on the highway. The mechanic says the repair isn't cheap.", "primary_disruption": { "finances.liquidity": -30.0, "time.commute_burden": 25.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Repair it immediately", "Take the bus for a week", "Borrow a car from a friend" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 5.0, "money": 500.0, "energy": 10.0 }, "difficulty": 2 }, { "id": "d2_neglect", "title": "Cold Dinner", "story": "Your partner mentions they feel like 'roommates' lately. You realize you haven't had a real conversation in weeks.", "primary_disruption": { "relationships.romantic": -25.0, "mental_wellbeing.stress_level": 20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Plan a surprise date", "Have a long talk tonight", "Buy a thoughtful gift" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 6.0, "money": 150.0, "energy": 30.0 }, "difficulty": 2 }, { "id": "d3_interview", "title": "The Opportunity", "story": "An old contact reached out for a dream job interview. You need to prep while keeping your current job afloat.", "primary_disruption": { "career.workload": 20.0, "time.free_hours_per_week": -15.0, "mental_wellbeing.stress_level": 20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Intensive weekend prep", "Fake a sick day to interview", "Turn it down to stay stable" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 12.0, "money": 50.0, "energy": 50.0 }, "difficulty": 3 }, { "id": "d3_family", "title": "Family SOS", "story": "Your sibling is going through a rough patch and needs help moving out and some financial support.", "primary_disruption": { "relationships.family": 20.0, "time.free_hours_per_week": -25.0, "finances.liquidity": -20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Spend the weekend helping", "Send them money but stay home", "Help them find other movers" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 15.0, "money": 400.0, "energy": 60.0 }, "difficulty": 3 }, { "id": "d3_health", "title": "The Warning Sign", "story": "You had a fainting spell at the office. Tests are expensive, and doctors say you need immediate change.", "primary_disruption": { "physical_health.energy": -30.0, "mental_wellbeing.stress_level": 30.0, "finances.liquidity": -40.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Take a week of medical leave", "Consult a high-end specialist", "Change diet and sleep habits" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 20.0, "money": 800.0, "energy": 5.0 }, "difficulty": 3 }, { "id": "d4_review", "title": "Judgment Day", "story": "A major performance review is in three days. Rumors of layoffs are circulating and the atmosphere is tense.", "primary_disruption": { "career.workload": 30.0, "mental_wellbeing.stress_level": 25.0, "relationships.romantic": -15.0, "time.free_hours_per_week": -20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Pull all-nighters to prove worth", "Start networking for new roles", "Draft a defensive report" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 18.0, "money": 0.0, "energy": 80.0 }, "difficulty": 4 }, { "id": "d4_move", "title": "The Big Relocation", "story": "You've decided to move across the country for growth. The logistics are a nightmare and friends are sad to see you go.", "primary_disruption": { "finances.liquidity": -50.0, "relationships.social": -30.0, "career.growth_trajectory": 20.0, "time.admin_overhead": 30.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Hire full-service movers", "Host a series of farewell dinners", "DIY pack everything" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 30.0, "money": 1500.0, "energy": 100.0 }, "difficulty": 4 }, { "id": "d4_audit", "title": "Tax Audit", "story": "The IRS has flagged your last three years of returns. You need to dig through thousands of documents while paying a CPA.", "primary_disruption": { "finances.long_term_health": -20.0, "mental_wellbeing.stress_level": 30.0, "time.admin_overhead": 40.0, "finances.liquidity": -15.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Spend nights scanning receipts", "Hire a tax lawyer", "Try to settle immediately" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 25.0, "money": 1000.0, "energy": 40.0 }, "difficulty": 4 }, { "id": "d5_friday", "title": "Friday 6PM", "story": "Your flight just got cancelled. Your card declined trying to rebook. Your boss moved Monday deadline to Sunday.", "primary_disruption": { "career.workload": 35.0, "finances.liquidity": -40.0, "mental_wellbeing.stress_level": 30.0, "time.free_hours_per_week": -25.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Book a bus and work on it", "Call boss to negotiate", "Crash at a nearby friend's" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 10.0, "money": 500.0, "energy": 60.0 }, "difficulty": 5 }, { "id": "d5_storm", "title": "The Perfect Storm", "story": "Your firm lost its biggest client, your partner moved out, and your car got towed\u2014all on the same Tuesday.", "primary_disruption": { "career.stability": -30.0, "relationships.romantic": -25.0, "finances.debt_pressure": 35.0, "physical_health.energy": -25.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Find an emergency side hustle", "Beg partner for a second chance", "Take a mental health day" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 8.0, "money": 200.0, "energy": 20.0 }, "difficulty": 5 }, { "id": "d5_burnout", "title": "The Total Collapse", "story": "You can't get out of bed. Your body has quit, your motivation is gone, and work emails are piling into the hundreds.", "primary_disruption": { "mental_wellbeing.motivation": -40.0, "physical_health.sleep_quality": -30.0, "career.satisfaction": -35.0, "relationships.family": -20.0 }, "decisions_required": [ "Request indefinite medical leave", "Disconnect all electronics", "Let it all burn and sleep" ], "resource_budget": { "time": 40.0, "money": 2000.0, "energy": 0.0 }, "difficulty": 5 } ]