Village Craft

🏰 Village Craft: Medieval Economic Simulation

Village Craft fits squarely into the genre of incremental settlement builders with a focus on supply chain logistics. Unlike sandbox survival games where the player controls a single avatar, here you assume the role of an omnipotent overseer or "Lord," tasked with transforming a barren plot of land into a bustling economic hub. The game utilizes a voxel art style reminiscent of Minecraft, but the gameplay loop is rooted in classic Real-Time Strategy (RTS) resource management.

The core challenge is balancing macro-management with micro-expansion. You start with basic raw materials (wood, stone). The complexity arises as you unlock tier-2 and tier-3 resources (planks, bricks, tools). The player must establish efficient production lines where the output of one building (e.g., the Lumberjack) perfectly matches the input needs of another (e.g., the Sawmill). Failure to balance these ratios leads to resource bottlenecks and economic stagnation.

🏗️ Urban Planning and Zoning

Success in Village Craft is determined by spatial organization:

• Proximity Bonuses: Placing residential zones near marketplaces increases tax revenue but requires a steady supply of food. Placing industrial buildings too far from storage depots results in long transit times for workers, reducing overall efficiency (Time-to-Product).
• Population Caps: Housing is the primary constraint. You cannot expand your workforce without building cottages. However, each new citizen increases food consumption. This creates a "Malthusian Trap" dynamic where rapid expansion can lead to famine if agricultural infrastructure is not upgraded first.
• Trade Networks: Eventually, local resources deplete or become insufficient. The game introduces a trading mechanic, allowing you to export surplus goods (like wheat) in exchange for gold or rare materials needed for the Castle upgrade.

⚔️ Strategy: The Golden Path

To maximize growth efficiency, follow the rule of "Infrastructure First":

1. Secure the Food: Build a Windmill and Farm before a Stone Mason. A starving population cannot work.
2. Stockpile Management: Upgrade your Warehouse early. There is nothing worse than production halting because your storage caps are hit.
3. The Tool Economy: Prioritize the Blacksmith. Tools increase the gathering speed of all other professions by a percentage multiplier.

💻 Technical Aspects

The game runs on an optimized HTML5 engine that supports:

• Save States: The game utilizes local storage to persist your village layout between sessions.
• Responsive UI: The drag-and-drop interface is designed to work seamlessly on both desktop mouse setups and tablet touchscreens.

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