Getting Started

Whims and household wishes

Whims are personal household requests described in developer spotlights. The September test patch changed when they begin to appear.

September playtest · historicalChecked 3 official sources

Historical timing

The September 9 test notes say generation begins after Residents’ Needs is complete. This is a historical test rule and must be rechecked on the EA build.

Keep a household log

Record the household, the request shown by the game, its requirements and whether it is fulfilled. Do not assume that a pet or decoration satisfies every request just because it helped another home.

No invented happiness formula

The sources describe satisfaction increasing when wishes are fulfilled but do not establish an exact percentage. The tracker records outcomes without assigning unsupported weights.

Sources & verification

Checked 2026-09-16 02:30:40.000 UTC. Publication dates and build scope are kept separately.

T1The Pioneer's Journal #7 - Wants & WhimsToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-05-22 · Pre-EA · developer announcementT1A Smarter Trail Guide - Dev SpotlightToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-07-27 · Pre-EA · developer announcementT1Playtest HotfixToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-09-09 · September playtest · historical