Job Board
Overview
Central hub for signing up for all jobs and activities. Shows dynamic-rewards information so players can make informed choices.
Location
Physical boards throughout prison:
- Central Hub
- Each Cell Block
- Yard
Information Displayed
For Each Cooperative Job
- Job name and location
- Current player queue
- Stockpile state (shortage/balanced/surplus)
- Current wage modifier (bonus/normal/penalty)
- Estimated wait time
For Each Competitive Job
- Job name and location
- Current signups vs capacity
- Start time
- Reward tier
For Recreation
- Activity type
- Current participants
- Open slots
- Stakes (if applicable)
Dynamic Rewards Display
Visual Indicators
- High demand — Job pays bonus, highlighted
- Balanced — Normal display
- Overstaffed — Job pays penalty, muted
Player Decision Support
- Clear at a glance which jobs pay well
- Why jobs pay differently
- Encourages strategic job choice
Queue Management
For Cooperative Jobs
- Join queue for job
- See position in queue
- Estimated wait time
- Crew System group queuing
- Cancel option
For Competitive Jobs
- Sign up before start time
- See current competition
- First-come-first-served for slots
Design Goals
Transparency
- All information visible
- No hidden mechanics
- Players understand the system
Accessibility
- Easy to read quickly
- Important info prominent
- Works for new and veteran players
Integration
- Connects to Dynamic Rewards
- Shows Prison Economy state
- Feeds into Instance System