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What would it take to go 'off the grid?'

In this game you will work with your neighbors. You will work to save energy and add a small, local source of power. In the end, you will create a community that makes its own power!

As you play, be sure to read the directions.
They are short, and they contain important hints.

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In this beta version, some pieces of the game are incomplete.
• Narration is not available. It will be recorded when game dialogue is final.
• Game leveling is not quite complete. The game may get easier or harder to win.
For a detailed list of changes, tap the version number at the bottom of this page.

Version 2025.04.09 BETA


 
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* Changelog for Net Zero Neighborhood *
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2025.04.09 BETA
  • Added indicators for available conversations in the cul-de-sac navigation
  • Added visual appeal (and emjois!) to "stuck player" messages

2025.04.08 BETA
  • Updated book text
  • Removed "Game" from the logo to facilitate smaller screens
  • Various bug fixes, especially with when characters appear

2025.03.24 BETA
  • Dialogue for Goal 4 will now appear for each neighbor as soon as it is available.
  • Added visual tag for energy-saving appliances
  • Various bug fixes

2025.03.21 BETA
  • Editorial corrections to dialogue

2025.03.18 BETA
  • Player now earns savings account interest on their wallet
  • Various dialogue changes
  • Various bug fixes

2025.03.12 BETA
  • Completed dialogue for Goal 4
  • Player will now only see dialogue that will help with the endgame
  • Various UI changes including button labels and additional escapes
  • Various bug fixes

2025.03.01 BETA
  • Added on-screen notifications for the game log
  • Added cursors to show when elements are interactable (hand vs. crosshair)
  • Added sound effects for interactions and notifications
  • Renamed Objectives to Goals
  • Various bug fixes

2025.02.17 BETA
  • Modified dialogue, including reading level reduction across the game to below grade 3
  • Hiding dialogue which does not help the player move forward
  • Added hinting mechanism to note knowledge gained about each neighbor
  • Various bug fixes

2025.01.22 BETA
  • Fixed bug related to Objective 4 progression

2025.01.18 BETA
  • Added conversations for Objective 4 (solar and wind only)
  • Added scoring mechanisms for Objective 4
  • Various bug fixes

2025.01.15 BETA
  • Completed conversations for Objective 3, including reminder of player appliance upgrades
  • Added backend code for automated hinting mechanism (forthcoming)
  • Various bug fixes

2025.01.11 BETA
  • Added new conversations for Objective 3
  • Energy use graphs are now available
  • Game log has been improved, including an expanded view and a count of unseen logs
  • Sounds can now overlap
  • Many various bug fixes

2024.12.25 BETA
  • Player wallet is now active
  • Incandescent and CFL bulbs can no longer be purchased (to better reflect the real world)
  • Light bulbs now burn out over time
  • Neighbors with completed introductions now suggest talking to other neighbors
  • Various bug fixes

2022.01.20 BETA
  • Added game log functionality
  • Smart meter is now enabled 18 weeks after the start of the game
  • Changed objective 1's progress bar to a checklist
  • Improved initial save game setup
  • Added month to main screen
  • Image and load time optimizations
  • Various bug fixes

2022.01.10 BETA
  • Fixed icon placement on iOS devices
  • Restructured code in settings panel

2022.01.09 BETA
  • Added save game functionality
  • Fixed breaking change to Afia's windows
  • Various bug fixes

2022.01.08 BETA
  • Neighbors with completed threads now suggest talking to other neighbors
  • Updated candle and garage animations
  • Fixed energy change calculations
  • Image and load time optimizations
  • Various bug fixes

2022.01.07 BETA
  • Energy bill now changes monthly until smart meter is enabled
  • Various bug fixes

2022.01.01 BETA
  • Various bug fixes

2021.12.29 BETA
  • Added 4 conversations for 129A (Erika)
  • Added 4 conversations for 129B (Terr.)
  • Dialogue now triggers reductions in neighbor energy use
  • Adjusted apartment energy use to account for common areas
  • Image and load time optimizations
  • Various bug fixes

2021.12.26 BETA
  • Added energy use panel
  • Appliance upgrades now impact energy use at 121 SGC (Player's home)
  • Updated home blueprint (thanks, OC!)

2021.12.25 BETA
  • Added objectives panel with progress
  • Added shopping interfaces (appliances can be tapped; lights are currently accessed at the living room booklet)
  • Added 4 conversations for 105 (Gerald)
  • Added 4 conversations for 109 (Amina)
  • Added 5 conversations for 125 (Afia)
  • Updated sound effects for animations
  • Image and load time optimizations

2021.12.19 BETA
  • Added sound effects for animations

2021.12.16 BETA
  • Added temporary objectives screen

2021.12.15 BETA
  • Added 4 conversations for 101A (Aanya)
  • Added 4 conversations for 101B (Ken)
  • Added 4 conversations for 101C (Alex)
  • Added 4 conversations for 101D (Steph)

2021.12.11 BETA
  • Neighbor dispositions are now dynamic
  • Fixed bottom border
  • Various code/efficiency refinements
  • Optimized loading time

2021.12.10 BETA
  • Visual ratio now capped at 1.45 (w:h)
  • Neighbor interactions are now dynamic
  • Challenges 2.x are unlocked when player has met all neighbors, but only Aanya has a next conversation.

2021.12.04 BETA
  • Added first neighbor interactions
  • Addressed overlapping hotspots
  • Added books
  • Optimized loading time

2021.12.03 BETA
  • Added dialogue engine
  • Added living room
  • Various visual fixes

2021.12.02 BETA
  • Visual ratio now capped at 1.5 (w:h)
  • Various visual changes/fixes

2021.11.27 BETA
  • Initial alpha release for exploring the home and neighbhorhood

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