Climate Change Game

The protestors grow in number and urgency as time passes, which is the opposite of what usually happens. Nonetheless, you don't pay much attention to them. Or the internal assessment officers who are saying the same things. No one has really gotten hurt yet, right?\n\n[[Continue|Announcement]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

In this day and age, it is easy to dig up material on almost anyone or anything. The public scrutinizes your company, calling you out specifically as the CEO.\nOne day you wake up to a New York Times special with your company's name plastered all over it as the poster child of the ecological nightmare.\n\n[[Next|Tally]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You ran out of money and had to declare bankruptcy. [[Try again?|Start]]

Nothing like good, old-fashioned American handiwork. Your workers have union-mandated wages and you pay for the permits to begin mining.\n<<set $USA to true>>\n[[Continue|Merch]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Scientists announce that we have thirty years left before the climate changes irreversibly, and the only way to prevent it is to change our behavior. Thankfully, as a US-based company, there is no legal requirement to change any practices. Business continues on as normal.\n\n[[Continue|CallOut]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Motivated by a fondness for shiny objects, you have decided to start a metalwork business. Your company produces a few basic designs.\n\nWhat metal should you use?\n\n[[Stainless Steel (-$75k)|Steel][$funds = $funds - 75000]]\n[[Silver (-$150k)|Silver][$funds = $funds - 150000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<<$funds>>

Your business develops into a household name, with folks all over the world accessorizing with your merchandise. Being in the public eye, you have people cross-examining you and your business decisions 24/7.\n\nSome lobbyists are attempting to get regulations passed that would harm your business, hampering production (and profits). What do you do?\n\n[[Lobby harder (-$3mil)|Bribe][$funds to $funds - 3000000]]\n[[Ignore them|Ignore]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You're able to fill orders at a faster rate with your new industrial space. (+$300k)\n<<set $factory to true>>\n[[Continue|Mine][$funds = $funds + 300000]]\n<<set $smokestacks to $smokestacks + 1>>\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>\n

Buying premade materials from suppliers is getting expensive. You decide it's time to cut out the middleman and mine your own <<if $silver is true>>silver<<else>>steel components<<endif>>and <<if $gold is true>>gold<<else>>copper<<endif>>.\n\nThe question is, where do you mine?\n\n[[In the U.S. (-$450k)|USA][$funds to $funds - 450000]]\n[[Abroad (-$150k)|Abroad][$funds to $funds - 150000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Hi! In this game you are going to become the CEO of your very own company! Make careful decisions and manage your resources in order to <strike>get rich</strike> grow your business and become successful as quickly as you can!\n\nYou start with a small loan of a million dollars.\n\n[[Start|Basic][$funds = 1000000]]\n\n<<set $smokestacks to 0>>

Making simple chains is nice, but you could go further by stepping into a niche market. Where do you want to take the company?\n\n[[Watch-making (-$50k)|Watch][$funds to $funds - 50000]]\n[[Jewelry-making (-$50k)|Jewel][$funds to $funds - 50000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

People are wary of the dancing penguin on the side of the road and have a difficult time reading the sign while you're spinning it. A few small children burst into tears upon seeing you. Busses keep splashing dirty puddle water on your suit. (-$100k)\n\n[[Continue|Metal2][$funds to $funds - 100000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

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Rather than formulating an actual plan, you decide to try your luck on the primetime show Shark Tank. None of the sharks agree to help you. They admire your products but wonder why you haven't tried to partner with any sellers yet.\n\n\n[[Maybe give it some thought?|STDeal]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

With an official storefront to peddle your wares, you start moving product faster and building a reputation for yourself. (+$125k)\n<<set $store to true>>\n[[Continue|Mine][$funds to $funds +125000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Your newfound growth fills you with confidence and you look to expand your business. Who should you partner with?\n\n[[Cartier|Cartier][$cartier = true]]\n[[Walmart|Walmart][$walmart = true]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Online orders start to trickle in, and your Instagram just broke 100 followers. (+$5k)\n\n[[Continue|Metal2][$funds to $funds + 5000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You are running out of room to make <<if $jewel is true>>jewelry<<else>>watches<<endif>> in your <<if $factory is true>>factory!<<else>>shop!<<endif>>\n\n[[Build 3 factories ($700k)|Deal][$threefac = true]]\n[[Build 9 factories ($2mil)|Deal][$ninefac = true]]\n[[Don't build a factory |Deal]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Your distributor has put in a request for more <<if $jewel is true>>jewelry.<<else>>watches.<<endif>> At this rate, you won't be able to keep up with the demand without opening a few more branches of factories. You could lose your business if you don't comply.\n\n[[Build 10 factories ($2.1 mil)|TenFac][$funds to $funds - 2100000]]\n[[Don't build any more factories.|NoFacEnd]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You can manage for a little, but ultimately the company can't handle the Thanos treatment. You lose everything.\n\nThe end.

With the new business deal under your belt, you're given some license to create an ad campaign for your brand. How do you want to go about it?\n\n[[Make it glamorous, with beautiful supermodels (-$400k)|Model][$funds to $funds - 400000]]\n[[Pull on people's heartstrings (-$100k)|Pathos][$funds to $funds - 100000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

It's about keeping time, but it's also about looking cool. \n<<set $watch to true>>\n[[Continue|GotSpace]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Now would be a good time to expand your product line. A new material should do the trick.\n\n[[Copper (-$100k)|Copper][$funds to $funds - 100000]]\n[[Gold (-$200k)|Gold][$funds to $funds - 200000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You think it's time to expand your space. Where do you need it the most?\n\n[[Factory Production (-$250k)|Factory][$funds to $funds - 250000]]\n[[Retail Space (-$80k)|Store][$funds to $funds - 80000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You like to get it done the old-fashioned way, with blood, sweat, and tears! \n\nUnfortunately, your workers get tired more easily and production slows down.\n\n[[Continue|Factory2]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You decide to partner with the biggest grocery store chain in the country! Unfortunately their "low prices" model means you won't be asking for much for your <<if $jewel is true>>jewelry.<<else>>watches.<<endif>> The span of their distribution should help make up for the loss though. They offer you $5 million for the deal.\n\n[[Continue|AdCampaign][$funds to $funds + 5000000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>\n

<<if $walmart is true>>Walmart<<else>>Cartier<<endif>> tells you that it's been a nice few months but they're going to need you to keep up with their demands if you plan on selling in their stores. You now have a surplus of product that you have to bury in a ditch somewhere because no one will buy it. You never recover from the loss and die penniless.\n\n\n[[(Or you could just go back?)|Factory3]]\n\n

You meet with a few powerful voices in Congress and gently remind them how beneficial your business is for their state.\n\nYou also donate to their campaigns, on an unrelated note. No new regulations are passed.\n\n[[Continue|Protest]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

CEO Simulator

All of the most memorable pieces of jewelry have actual jewels in them, you think. You begin putting a few simple, natural stones in your products.\n\n[[Continue|FastDig]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

A nicer metal rather than an alloy. A few customers take interest. (+$25k)\n<<set $silver to true>>\n[[Continue|Gem Ad][$funds = $funds + 25000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<<$funds>>

A mish mash of components, it's cheap and will get the job done.\n<<set $steel to true>>\n[[Continue|Gem Ad]]\n\n\nFunds: $<<$funds>>

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You take a bold leap and attempt to encorporate credit card encryption into your analog watches. The technology is incompatible and ends up causing a major data leak that affects hundreds of thousands of people. The federal government is holding you responsible for the matter. You'll either have to face prison or go on the run.\n\n[[Unless...|Merch][$funds to $funds + 150000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<<$funds>>

You're a sucker for shiny objects, what can you say? The thought of working with even shinier gems is too good to pass up.\n<<set $jewel to true>>\n[[Continue|GotSpace]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

The metal is flowing like milk and honey. The newly streamlined process increases production efficiency, allowing you to make a lot more money in a lot less time.\n<<set $solution to true>>\n[[Continue|Factory2]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

It's time for you to take your merchandise to the next level. What should you do to upgrade?\n\n<<if $watch is true>>\n[[Add GPS functionality (-$100k)|GPS][$funds to $funds - 100000]]\n[[Add credit card encryption (-$150k)|CC][$funds to $funds - 150000]]\n<<else>>\n[[Add gems to jewelry (-$100k)|GemStone][$funds to $funds - 100000]]\n[[Add bone to jewelry (-$200k)|Bone][$funds to $funds - 200000]]\n<<endif>>\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You use a rescue dog to model your products. It's very adorable, although people are a little confused about the connection. (+$75k)\n\n[[Continue|Factory3][$funds to $funds + 75000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Perhaps the most well known luxury retailer in the world, you can pull in big bucks for your <<if $jewel is true>>jewelry.<<else>>watches.<<endif>> Your products won't be as widely accessible, but who cares when you can sell them for so much? You make $3 million in the deal.\n\n[[Continue|AdCampaign][$funds to $funds + 3000000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

With that situation taken care of, it's back to business as usual. You settle into a comfortable routine letting the money flow in. Holiday sales put a handsome bonus in your pocket. +$5 mil\n\n[[Continue|Lobby][$funds to $funds + 5000000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

People are drawn to luxury, and your ad campaign convinces them that your items are a must have. Sales boom. (+$250k)\n\n[[Continue|Factory3][$funds to $funds + 250000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Your mines have collected a backup of excess sediment that is beginning to stand in the way of the collection process. How do you handle it?\n\n[[Hire a team to dispose of the waste. (-$2mil)|Team][$funds to $funds - 2000000]]\n[[Have your own employees dump it.|Team][$dump = true]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>\n<<$smokestacks to $smokestacks + 10>>

Animal rights charities catch wind of your new supplies and descend on your office like a pack of vultures. They protest incessantly for weeks trying to get you to stop using animal bones. The media is drawn to the nonstop protesting and soon, the whole world knows about your choice and has villified you for it. You're driven out of business and publicly shamed to the point of changing your face and name.\n\n"Why me?" You think. [["Why couldn't I have just used a different material in my jewelry?"|Merch][$funds to $funds +200000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<<$funds>>

The location technology is a huge success and a great complement to the watches you have been making. The public is impressed at your business' foray into the technological world.\n\n[[Continue|FastDig]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

A tried and true metal; people don't love that it turns their fingers green. (+$25k)\n<<set $copper to true>>\n[[Continue|Step2][$funds to $funds + 25000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Your newfound growth fills you with confidence and you look to expand your business. Who should you partner with?\n\n[[Cartier|Cartier][$cartier = true]]\n[[Walmart|Walmart][$walmart = true]]\n[[Make an appearance on Shark Tank and try to get one of the sharks to sponsor you.|SharkTank]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $threefac is true>>\n<<set $funds to $funds - 700000>>\n<<else if $ninefac is true>>\n<<set $funds to $funds - 2000000>>\n<<endif>>\n<<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

The motivation of pirates and dragons everywhere. Customers like it too. (+$100k)\n<<set $gold to true>>\n\n[[Continue|Step2][$funds to $funds + 100000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

There is no legal pushback.\n\nSales are doing fine.\n\nThe world isn't supposed to end for another three decades.\n\nAnd it will cost every dime you have to close the business and clean up the messes.\n\nYou are the only one who can make this decision.\n\n\nWhat do you do?

The government enforces additional fines on any business with over 10 factories in the country. Do you wish to proceed?\n\n[[Yes (-$250k)|Next][$funds to $funds - 250000]]\n[[No|NoFacEnd]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

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Your <<if $silver is true>>silver<<else>>steel<<endif>> products are selling occasionally. You want to attract more business, but aren't sure how to go about it.\n\n[[Billboard. Go big or go home. (-$40k)|Billboard][$funds to $funds - 40000]]\n[[Online advertising and a website for your business. (-$10k)|Website][$funds to $funds - 10000]]\n[[Purchase a mascot suit and hold a sign advertising your products. (-$500)|Suit][$funds to $funds - 500]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>\n*(From now on, your sales revenue will automatically increase as you go)

It's easier to find vast ranges of untouched land in poor, third world regions. The mining permits are not very expensive and the locals you hire don't expect much when it comes to their pay.\n\n[[Continue|Merch]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

With <<$smokestacks>> factories, you have created a noticeable amount of carbon dioxide emissions, making you guilty of air pollution.\n\n<<if $solution is true>>You poisoned the earth with chemicals to make mining processes easier, making you guilty of land pollution.<<endif>>\n<<if $dump is true>>You destroyed underwater ecosystems by adding copious amounts of foreign waste, making you guilty of water pollution.<<endif>>\n\n[[Next|WrappingUp]]

Although the government may not have interfered with business, the whole ordeal attracted some unwanted attention from protestors.\nYou can give into their demands and be left alone, or you can let the bad publicity affect sales.\n\n[[Ignore them (-$750k)|CarryOn][$funds to $funds - 750000]]\n[[Alter your business model and close several factories (-$15mil)|CloseFacs][$funds to $funds - 15000000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

You find a prime location along a main traffic route. Business booms! (+$80k)\n\n[[Continue|Metal2][$funds to $funds + 80000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Bennett Riley\n\n<<if $silver is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>>

With no pushback on your end, the new laws and regulations get approved and instituted in no time. You have to close half of your factories and amend the rest to produce cleaner energy. -$15mil\n\n[[Continue|CloseFacs][$funds to $funds - 15000000]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>

Scientists are able to develop a solution that allow you to mine faster. This will also lessen your overall amount of manpower and horsepower in the long run. Would you like to purchase it?\n\n[[Yes ($75k)|Solution][$funds to $funds - 75000]]\n[[No ($0)|NoSolution]]\n\n\nFunds: $<><<if $silver is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 15000>>\n<<else if $steel is true>>\n<<set $funds = $funds + 5000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $copper is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 10000>>\n<<else if $gold is true>>\n<<$funds = $funds + 20000>>\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $funds < 0>>\n<<goto "Bankrupt">>\n<<endif>><<endnobr>>\n