In Frostpunk 2, setting laws is crucial for managing your city and ensuring its survival. Just like in the original Frostpunk, laws shape the social fabric and dictate how you treat your citizens. You’ll face moral dilemmas as you make choices that impact the lives of your people.
Your goal is to build a thriving city where people can live in peace and prosperity. To achieve this, you must take significant steps to ensure the welfare of your citizens. Implementing laws is a key part of this process.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting laws in Frostpunk 2:
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Step 1: Build a Council Chamber
- To pass laws, you first need to build a Council Chamber in your city.
- During Chapter 1 of the Story Mode, you’ll be prompted to unlock the Council.
- The Council is essential for passing laws that maintain order and manage your city’s growth.
- After building the Council, you can unlock the Law Proposal in the lower left corner of the screen.
- Initially, you’ll only have access to a few categories of law, but you’ll unlock more as you progress.
Step 2: Implement the Law
To pass a law through the Council, you need to secure enough votes from the delegates.
Gathering Votes
- A majority of delegates must vote “For” the law for it to pass.
- For special cases, like laws in the Rule category, you’ll need a two-thirds majority.
Factions and Voting Dynamics
- Different factions in your city will have varying numbers of delegates based on their popularity.
- Each faction supports or opposes laws based on their beliefs, so their stance can significantly impact the vote.
- Keep in mind the influence of each faction when proposing laws.
Proposing Laws
- You can propose laws from four categories: Survival, City, Society, and Rule.
- If you allow a faction to propose the next law, the choice may already be decided for you.
- Hover over a law to see its current effects and the buffs or debuffs that an alternative law would bring.
Negotiation and Strategy
- If you don’t have enough votes to pass your desired law, you’ll need to negotiate with the different factions.
- This might involve making compromises or offering incentives to gain their support.
- Pay attention to each faction’s interests and concerns, as aligning proposals with their values could help sway their votes.
Holding the Vote
- Once you’ve gathered enough votes or secured an agreement, you can choose to hold a vote immediately.
- If not, you can revisit your proposal to make adjustments and try again later.
Can you remove laws in Frostpunk 2?
In some scenarios, you might need to change the laws for the betterment of your city. Unfortunately, once you adopt a law in a particular category, you can’t revert that rule. However, there is an alternative option available. You can replace the existing law with another one from the same category.
Navigating the Council successfully requires balancing the demands of various factions, understanding their positions, and negotiating strategically to pass the laws that will shape your city’s future.