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Crime Score - Version 8 vs Version 9
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11Overview22Crime Score is a numeric tracker that increases every time a Zoi commits a criminal act. It was introduced in the v0.5.0 update (December 23, 2025) alongside the Small Business System and the Crime skill. Crime Score is separate from Karma; criminal actions lower Karma and raise Crime Score, but the two systems track different consequences. Karma affects social interactions and afterlife outcomes, while Crime Score specifically determines police response and arrest thresholds.44How to Commit Crimes66Criminal activities are accessed through the Suspicious Job Agency bulletin board. A Zoi must meet at least one of these conditions to begin the Crime skill at Level 0:88Own 2,000 Mew or less, or be in excessive debtBe under significant psychological stress from family issuesHave the Rulebreaker trait or Malicious characteristic1111Higher-level crimes unlock as the Crime skill increases. The Crime skill caps at Level 5 (unlike most skills which go to 10).1313Thief Path1515Thief crimes rely on Handiwork, Programming, and Fitness skills for success rates:1717ActionDescriptionPick Door LockBreak into homes or restricted areas.Break Down DoorForced entry. Louder and riskier.Open SafeAccess locked safes inside buildings.Sabotage Surveillance CameraDisable cameras to avoid detection.Steal from food stallsGrab money jars from unattended stalls.Steal bagsPick up bags found on the ground.1919Scammer Path2020Scammer crimes rely on Rhetoric and Critical Thinking skills:2222ActionDescriptionAttempt Voice PhishingPhone-based scam for Mew.Scam In-Game ItemsTrick other Zois into handing over items.Impersonate Charity WorkerPose as a charity to collect donations.Hold Fake SeminarRun a fraudulent event for profit.2424Other Criminal Actions2525Punching or fighting other ZoisDestroying public propertyRobbing ATMs or hacking bank computersExtorting others (including police officers)Shoplifting from grocery store shelves2727Police Response2929The response escalates as Crime Score rises:3131Crime Score LevelResponseLowPolice issue warnings or fines for minor offenses.MediumPolice actively search for and chase the Zoi.HighPolice arrest the Zoi on sight when encountered.Very highAutomatic arrest triggered without needing to encounter police.3333Thieves who escape a crime scene are placed under a Wanted Notice for one in-game day. During this period, any encounter with police leads to immediate arrest.3434Arrest and Jail3636When arrested, the Zoi is taken to a police station and changed into an orange jumpsuit. Jail is a playable space (not a time skip) with a bed, toilet, sink, mirror, vending machine, and water cooler. The Zoi keeps phone access.3838AspectDetailsSentence lengthApproximately 24 in-game hours.ReleaseAutomatic at 9 AM the next day, or click "Get out of Jail" for manual release.BailPay an amount based on crime severity to be released early and prepare for trial.4141Trial System4242After arrest, Zois can go through the trial and justice system. The process works as follows:4444ElementDescriptionAppoint a lawyerchoose a free public defender (limited effectiveness) or hire an elite lawyer (better chances, costs Mew).Complete a trial preparation missiongather evidence, consult the lawyer, and make strategic decisions.During the trial, opportunity cards appear. Choosing correct answers can reduce the sentence.--Free lawyers offer fewer opportunity cards. Elite lawyers provide better options.--Possible outcomesacquittal (rare, requires excellent preparation), reduced sentence, fine, or harsher punishment if the acquittal attempt fails.4646Jail Escape4747Zois can escape jail by digging through the wall. Find a vulnerable spot between furniture (such as between the table and bed, or the bed and sink), then scratch at the wall repeatedly. After many attempts, a hole appears and the Zoi can escape. Changing clothes immediately after escaping helps avoid detection.4949Escaping jail does not clear Crime Score or Karma. The Zoi can be re-arrested if police encounter them afterward.5151Reducing Crime Score5353Serving jail time reduces Crime Score. Whether Crime Score decreases naturally over time when avoiding criminal activity has not been confirmed. Karma can be reset separately using the Neutral Donut (removed in v0.4.0), but no equivalent item exists for Crime Score.5555Related Systems5757SystemRelationshipKarmaSeparate tracker. Criminal actions lower Karma and raise Crime Score independently. Terrible Karma leads to ghost status at death.Gangster CareerHighest-paying career (2,169 Mew/day at Boss rank). Working it gradually raises Crime Score.Criminal CareersGangster (Bliss Bay) and Street Soldier (Dowon) are rabbit-hole careers separate from the Thief/Scammer freelance crime system.Trial and Justice SystemCourt proceedings after arrest. Lawyers, evidence gathering, and opportunity cards determine the outcome.
