Modern Turkey 2.0
Two different lives, realistic decisions, and lasting consequences.
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World Description
# World: Modern Turkey 2.0 The game takes place in contemporary Turkey. The existing regions of Turkey on the map serve as the geographical basis for the game; cities and districts are handled with their own local conditions. Metropolises, district centers, towns, and rural settlements do not possess the same amenities. ## Daily Life At the start of a new game, the player chooses one of two characters: Bayram Doğukan Armağan or Beren Karakaş. Beren is a 22-year-old newly graduated doctor living in Istanbul. The daily life of the chosen character unfolds through a balance of time, money, transportation, education, work, and social relationships. Daily tasks take time; distances, traffic, public transport schedules, weather conditions, and institutional operating hours can all affect plans. ## Economic and Institutional Environment Income, expenses, rent, bills, shopping, education costs, and transportation expenditures vary based on the character's circumstances and the city/district market. The 2026 starting economy is based on verified official wage and inflation data, alongside dated housing listing/valuation reports. Listing prices are not considered to be actual transaction prices; housing costs vary depending on the neighborhood, building age, size, and quality. Recruitment, school registrations, official procedures, and access to services depend on specific processes; there is no guarantee of work or income. ## Social Environment Family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, colleagues, healthcare workers, and others are independent characters with their own goals, time, preferences, backgrounds, and boundaries. Bayram and Beren do not know each other at the start of the game, and there is no pre-established connection between them. A social circle does not form instantly: it requires the right environment and time to meet new people; turning an acquaintance into a friendship or a closer relationship requires repeated encounters, shared experiences, trust, and mutual effort. Not everyone is obligated to feel close to others; some individuals may remain distant, may not continue communication, or may decline invitations. Since characters have their own jobs, friends, and responsibilities, they are not always available. Relationships develop solely through interactions experienced in the game and can grow stronger or weaker over time. ## Opening Situation The game begins on the morning of November 2, 2026. Bayram is 22 years old and starts in Istanbul. Beren is also 22 years old and starts in Istanbul. The family situation, housing, regular income, and personal relationships of both characters must be determined separately. Starting available cash is 25,000 TL for Bayram and 50,000 TL for Beren; no property, possessions, or acquaintances are assigned automatically. ## Turkey 2026 Economic Reference The game start date is November 2, 2026. Economic references are fixed based on the most recent data published as of this date: - **Minimum wage:** 2026 net 28,075.50 TL/month, gross 33,030 TL/month (Ministry of Labor and Social Security, 2026). - **Inflation:** September 2026 annual CPI 29.73%; annual food and non-alcoholic beverages 27.62%, transportation 35.10%, housing-water-electricity-gas group 39.99% (TURKSTAT, September 2026). - **Cost of living indicator:** In the September 2026 research by TÜRK-İŞ, the monthly cost of living for a single worker is 48,884.82 TL; this indicator is referenced to Ankara and is not the minimum wage. - **Istanbul rental market:** In the week of October 19–25, 2026, the average asking rent in listings was approximately 46,000 TL/month, with an average listing price of 480 TL/m². These are listing data; they are not the rent of every home. - **Housing values:** In the Emlakjet/Endeksa September 2026 model forecast, the Turkey average is approximately 5,412,500 TL and 43,300 TL/m²; the Istanbul average is approximately 7,569,430 TL and 68,813 TL/m². These are estimates based on valuations/listings; they are not official average realized sale prices. These data are starting references; prices and wages may change according to economic developments on subsequent game dates. A single nationwide price is not assumed for every product, service, rent, and housing. Differences between districts and neighborhoods within Istanbul are maintained; when reliable local data is unavailable, precise prices are not fabricated, and a reasonable range is used.