(Poll) Patrolling Mini-Game: Your Opinion Needed!
Added 2025-05-12 19:16:09 +0000 UTCHey folks, I need your input!
I’m currently writing scenarios for the Patrolling mini-game, and I’d love to know:
Would you prefer these scenarios to include player choices, or should we keep things simple?
Here are the two possible gameplay loops I’m considering:
🔹 Option 1 (Simple):
You start your patrol
A random event happens — e.g., teens spraying graffiti, someone vandalized a vending machine, a purse thief runs by
A mini-game is triggered
You receive a reward (usually credits for your shift)
🔹 Option 2 (With Choices):
You start your patrol
A random event happens
You choose how to handle it — by the book, in a community-minded way, or selfishly (like taking a bribe)
A mini-game is triggered
You face consequences — e.g., if you take the bribe, you earn more money but lose reputation with your colleagues
Personally, I lean toward Option 2.
I like the idea that your choices carry weight and shape your story.
But I also get that this is a side mechanic, mostly for farming credits, and it shouldn't ruin your main quest progress just because you made a few selfish decisions during patrols.
So what do you think?
Should patrols come with meaningful choices and consequences? Or should they stay straightforward and risk-free?
Comments
I would say be careful with this one... us players/consumers will always say more options and such, but you should consider your resources as a game developer and what you can get in scope. 2 is the ideal and what I picked, and the most quality... but it is more work
Valaska
2025-05-13 12:24:45 +0000 UTCOption 2 sounds great! opens the door to including patrols in the story too! maybe even add events to the patrols etc. The simple one sounds like many people could just click through it just to get credits
Spot Mark
2025-05-12 19:33:33 +0000 UTC
