Hello! I'd like to propose that we create a category where one would race to achieving 1 million dollars in total assets according to the balance sheet. Total assets includes cash, equipment and land which means you don't have to liquidate to achieve a cash only category goal. I think this will be a good compromise between length of run and completeness of game exploration. Let me know what you think! :)

Hey, sounds good to me. :)

Should the bank still be disallowed?

I also like the idea of having to again generate a property so you don't start with any kind of crops.

Rules seem perfect as you've written them to me. :)

One thing to check maybe:

Does a loan from the bank contribute toward an increase in assets?

If not, then loans should be allowed, even more so if loans reduce your total assets.

Amazingly, I checked today, and taking out $48000 at the very beginning does actually count toward your total assets.

oh jeez! c'mon MAXIS! :P