Savings

Some players are more likely to save their earnings for future use than to spend it immediately, based on things such as impulsivity, risk-sensitivity and susceptibility to FOMO (fear of missing out).
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This Machinations diagram models the dynamics of resource management and decision-making in a hypothetical economy, specifically focusing on the handling of a resource termed "Gold." The diagram explores two distinct methods for managing gold over time: immediate spending versus saving for future use. 

The first method visualizes a scenario where resources, represented as gold, can be transitioned from a "Savings" state into a "Spend Now" category based on the player's preference for saving or spending, which influences the rate at which resources move. This behavior implies a mechanistic decision-making process where players can alter their strategy in real-time, depending on their current situation or preference. The presence of source nodes suggests that gold is continuously earned, feeding into this cycle of saving and spending. Gates play a crucial role in determining how and when the gold moves based on predefined conditions, potentially introducing randomness and strategy into resource management.

The second method introduces an element of temporal resource management through delays, representing mid-term and long-term savings queues. In this scenario, gold earned is not immediately available for use but is rather allocated into different categories "Gold for Mid-term Spending" and "Gold for Long-term Spending," which are queued for availability after certain periods. This introduces a strategic layer where players must plan ahead, considering future availability and the potential immediate need for resources. State connections then quantify the total gold accumulated over time, feeding back into the pool of "Total Gold," thus reflecting the player's evolving financial health and strategic depth in managing resources between the immediate needs and future investments. Both methods collectively exemplify a dynamic system where resource allocation, temporal strategies, and decision-making coalesce to define the player's economic position and strategy evolution over time.