You can
choose from a range of 100 different characters. In this chapter we will
explain what the different character values mean. All the values can be
changed. These changes are caused by the actions you take during the game, by
things that happen to you or simply by the passing of time. For example your
character will age in the course of the game.
A character
is described by:
Photo: If
you want to gain a quick impression of a character without looking at his
values, look at his photo. Pictures can speak louder than words. However, try
not to go solely by appearances: some characters have hidden talents.
Name: At
the beginning of the game, names can be changed. During the game, however, you
must stick to the name you have chosen.
Money: This
is the initial capital that the character has to his name. However, it is not
the most important criterion at the start of the game. Obviously you will find
it easier if you star off with 10,000 Dollars rather than 5,000, but the other
character values represent long-term assets that should not be underrated.
Age: Your
character will age in the course of the game - with each passing year in the
game he will grow one year older. The older you are, the slower your health
regenerates - if you are older than 100 years it will not regenerate at all.
Popularity:
This value determines your position in society. The higher the value, the
easier it will be for you to establish contacts with business partners.
Value 100:
you are everybody's darling and they are all falling over each other to do
business with you.Value 0:
you are an absolute outcast. Nobody wants to have anything to do with you.
Health:
This value represents your vitality, i.e. your ability to regenerate used
energy.
Value 100:
you are fighting fit and full of health.
Value 0:
you are on your last legs and cannot renew used energy.
Energy:
Your daily working hours depend on this value. The higher it is, the more
actions you can perform in a day (and the more responsibilities you have to
shoulder, the shorter the days will seem).
See also: A DAY IN PIZZA TYCOON.
Value 100:
you can move mountains and are bursting with energy.
Value 0:
"Hey! Wakey wakey!"
Intelligence:
This value is most important for your computer-controlled opponents. You will
probably use your own rather than your character's intelligence. The
intelligence value determines how rational and reasonable the decisions of your
computer opponents are.
Value 100:
you are a faultless robot.
Value 0:
"Who am I?"
Charisma:
This refers to the impression you make on other people. If the value is high,
you are more likely to achieve positive results in any chance event connected
with business negotiations.
Value 100:
you are Miss/Mister Universe.
Value 0:
you are Frankenstein's Monster.
Dexterity:
This value tells you how quick you are. This is most important in the action
sequence. There your dexterity value determines how fast you can move your
character. It is also vital when it comes to shady deals. If you are nimble and
dexterous, the police will have a job catching you.
Value 100:
you are a cross between Robin Hood and Peter Pan
Value 0: you
get overtaken by passing snails!
Personality:
The higher this value is the better you are at convincing business partners of
your opinion.
Value 100:
"Here's looking at you, kid."
Value 0:
"Forgive me for living."
Cookery:
Again this value is of main importance for computer-controlled opponents. It
determines how good the food is and how well the character will do at pizza
competitions.
Value 100:
Pizza champion
Value 0:
"Pitsa? Do you mean that funny round stuff?"
Courage:
Decisive for your relationship with the underworld. The higher this value is,
the easier it will be for you to get a reputation in this harsh environment and
to be taken seriously there.
Value 100;
you're a tough cookie and nobody messes with you if they can avoid it.
Value 0; The
mere sight of a toy gun would make you flee the country!
The
character values affect the situations and probability factors in the game, but
remember; the biggest influence on the course of events is YOU.
