Separate gross and net rewards

The problem

Players misread an upgrade when displayed production omits maintenance.

Practical procedure

Show base production, upkeep and net production in separate fields and explain which figure drives purchasing power.

Worked scenario

A workshop advertises 20 output but consumes 9 upkeep, leaving 11 net output.

Acceptance check

Ask a tester to predict the next-turn balance before running the model; revise labels if they use gross output.

Apply the method

Use the related interactive tool to try the concept on an inspectable example. Record the starting assumptions and expected result before changing settings, then compare what the tool actually does. Where the result differs, keep the release marked experimental and document the discrepancy.

Further reading: Relevant primary technical documentation. This guide is an educational procedure, not a substitute for independent usability or compliance review.