The Builders of MCS of Durham University

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A resource-management construction prototype where the player trades off between earning money at the TLC and supporting build speed / reducing strain on-site. Workers autonomously cycle through work and rest, generating progress but also increasing site strain, which lowers efficiency and slows construction (balancing loop). Taking a break rapidly reduces strain, but time and wages still drain the budget. Milestones at 30% and 60% progress unlock reduced strain per worker and faster building (reinforcing loops). Win by reaching 100% progress; lose if time runs out, budget hits zero, or strain reaches 100.

"The Builders of MCS of Durham University" is a public Machinations diagram shared in the Community by Daniel SHENG, with 78 components.

It was created in December 2025 and last edited in December 2025.

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