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Profession Guide

Choose your path wisely - your profession dramatically affects your entire journey to Candy Mountain!

Available Professions​

👤 The Normie​

"Safety first, gains second"

The cautious newcomer who prefers stable, predictable outcomes.

Starting Resources:

  • 💰 Money: $120 (+20% bonus)
  • 🍭 CANDY: 110 lbs (+10% bonus)
  • ❤️ Health: 100%
  • 😊 Morale: 85% (nervous about the journey)

Special Abilities:

  • Insurance Policy: 50% chance to avoid negative event consequences
  • Steady Gains: +5% compound bonus on successful trades
  • HODL Mentality: Immune to panic-selling events

Gameplay Effects:

  • ✅ 10% less resource consumption (conservative approach)
  • ✅ 10% more positive events (beginner's luck)
  • ✅ 20% fewer negative events (cautious decisions)
  • ❌ 10% worse trading prices (gets taken advantage of)
  • ❌ 30% fewer trading opportunities (misses chances)
  • ❌ Cannot access high-risk event choices

Best For: New players, cautious strategists, long-term planners

🚀 The Degen​

"To the moon or zero - no in between"

High-risk, high-reward veteran who lives for the thrill.

Starting Resources:

  • 💰 Money: $80 (-20% penalty)
  • 🍭 CANDY: 90 lbs (-10% penalty)
  • ❤️ Health: 95%
  • 😊 Morale: 120% (+20% bonus - diamond hands energy!)

Special Abilities:

  • Diamond Hands: Can survive with 0 resources for 2 extra days
  • Alpha Hunter: 2x chance to discover hidden trading opportunities
  • Moon Mission: 25% chance for 3x multiplier on positive events
  • Ape Mode: Access to exclusive ultra-high-risk choices

Gameplay Effects:

  • ✅ 10% faster travel (rushes toward opportunities)
  • ✅ 20% better trading prices (knows the game)
  • ✅ 50% more trading opportunities
  • ✅ 80% higher chance of rare finds
  • ❌ 20% higher resource consumption (inefficient)
  • ❌ 40% more negative events (high risk lifestyle)
  • ❌ 25% chance to be forced into risky choices

Best For: Experienced players, speedrunners, thrill-seekers

🐋 The Whale​

"When I move, the market follows"

Wealthy investor with massive resources but moves cautiously.

Starting Resources:

  • 💰 Money: $200 (+100% bonus!)
  • 🍭 CANDY: 100 lbs
  • ❤️ Health: 100%
  • 😊 Morale: 90% (pressure of wealth)

Special Abilities:

  • Market Maker: Can manipulate trading post prices ±15%
  • Whale Moves: Large purchases trigger bonus rewards for all players
  • Deep Pockets: Can buy out of any negative situation for 2x cost
  • Institutional Access: Exclusive low-risk, high-value choices

Gameplay Effects:

  • ✅ 20% less resource consumption (efficient systems)
  • ✅ 30% better trading prices (market advantages)
  • ✅ 30% fewer negative events (wealth protection)
  • ❌ 10% slower travel (careful movements)
  • ❌ All purchases cost 25% more (whale tax)
  • ❌ Cannot access "scrappy underdog" choices
  • ❌ Your actions affect other players

Best For: Resource managers, patient players, market manipulators

Profession Comparison Chart​

FeatureNormieDegenWhale
Starting Money$120$80$200
Starting CANDY110 lbs90 lbs100 lbs
Travel Speed-5%+10%-10%
Resource Use-10%+20%-20%
Trading Prices-10%+20%+30%
Risk AccessLowVery HighMedium
Event LuckGoodChaoticProtected

Profession-Specific Events​

Each profession encounters unique events tailored to their playstyle:

Normie Events​

  • Safe Investment Advisors: Guaranteed small gains
  • Tutorial Moments: Extra guidance at key decisions
  • Insurance Claims: Recover from disasters

Degen Events​

  • Moon Missions: 100x or nothing opportunities
  • YOLO Moments: All-in gambling chances
  • Diamond Hand Tests: Survive with nothing

Whale Events​

  • Market Manipulation: Change the game economy
  • VIP Treatment: Exclusive trading opportunities
  • Liquidity Provision: Earn from helping others

Strategic Tips by Profession​

Playing as Normie​

  1. Steady Progress: Your reduced consumption means you can take the scenic route
  2. Avoid Gambling: Stick to your insurance-protected choices
  3. Buy in Bulk: Your starting capital advantage is strongest early
  4. Learn Safely: Use your protection to experiment without major losses

Playing as Degen​

  1. Speed Run: Your faster travel can offset higher consumption
  2. Chase Events: Your bonus to finding rare events is huge
  3. Risk Management: Save some resources for your forced risky choices
  4. Trading Focus: Your price advantages make frequent trading profitable

Playing as Whale​

  1. Manipulate Markets: Use your price control before major purchases
  2. Efficient Routes: Your reduced consumption allows exploration
  3. Buy Problems Away: Don't hesitate to use Deep Pockets in emergencies
  4. Help Others: Your Whale Moves ability builds goodwill

Hidden Synergies​

  • Normies excel at the 1200-1600 mile stretch where caution pays off
  • Degens dominate the 400-800 mile area with many trading opportunities
  • Whales thrive in the final approach where money solves problems

Choose wisely - your profession shapes your entire Candy Mountain journey!