[05.01.26] A Fan Culture System added along the Celebrity system

Proposal: A Fan Culture System for InZOI

When talking about a celebrity system, I think fans are as important as the celebrities themselves. I’d love to see a Fan & Fanclub System inspired by real-world fan culture (especially K-pop fandoms), adding a whole new social, emotional, and chaotic layer to the game with a newly added aspiration that can go very well… or very wrong.

:star2: Core Concept: A Living Fan Ecosystem
Introduce a dynamic system where Zois can:
-Become fans of celebrities, influencers, or even other Zois.
-Join or create fanclubs.
-Participate in fan culture activities (both wholesome and chaotic).
-Develop a fan identity that evolves over time.

:star2: Fan Identity & Progression System

  • Casual Fan → Enjoys content occasionally
  • Dedicated Fan → Actively supports and participates
  • Bigger stan → Deep emotional investment
  • Ultimate Fan Path Split:
    • Supportive Icon (positive, wholesome fan leader)
    • Obsessive Chaos Agent (mischievous, dramatic, fanwar starter)

Actions (streaming, voting, commenting, attending events) grant points that push Zois toward one path or the other.

:star2:In-Game Features (Phone & PC)
A fully integrated Fan App System where Zois can:

  • Stream content to boost their favorite Zoi’s popularity
  • Vote in rankings, awards, and competitions
  • Post comments (supportive or hateful) on gossip boards
  • Engage in fanwars with rival fanbases
  • Organize fan events and campaigns

:star2: “Bubble” Style Idol Messaging App

  • Idol Messages: idols send updates, selfies, voice notes
  • Personality-Based Texts: messages reflect each idol’s traits
  • Timed Drops: messages arrive throughout the day
  • Fan Replies: limited responses boost closeness
  • Subscription System: free vs premium access
  • Closeness Meter: unlocks special messages & events

:star2: School & Social Integration

  • School Fan Clubs: Join groups dedicated to specific idols/interests
  • Fan Meetups: Social gatherings, bonding events, and group missions
  • Club Rivalries: Friendly or chaotic competition between fan groups

:star2: Merchandising & Fan Activities

  • Coffee Truck Events (send support to your idol!)
  • Fansigns & Meet-and-Greets
  • Concert Attendance (with mood/memory impact)
  • In-game Merch Collection (lightsticks, outfits, posters)
    Merch could give buffs, social status boosts, or unlock interactions.

:star2: Gossip, Drama & Consequences

  • Gossip Boards where Zois discuss celebrities
  • Ability to post hate comments or start rumors
  • Reputation system: actions affect social standing, relationships, and even mental states

:star2:This system would let players experience:

  • The thrill of being adored
  • The uniqueness of idol-fan connection
  • The chaos of online culture
  • The warmth (and madness) of fandom communities
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I love this idea. Especially not just being a celebrity, but this could also create opportunities to start as a child, for example, by being a fan of a celebrity and admiring them, creating fan clubs, attending events that the celebrity goes to, and as the child grows up, they would have their influence and be able to follow in the footsteps of their favorite star and develop their own celebrity career. I would love it if they implemented something like this!

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Ahh I would love this! Celebrities have a reason they want to be a certain type of celebrity right? Be it a singer, musician, comic author. It would be much more immersive to be able to see how a zoi goes from being very passionate about an icon to becoming an icon themselves

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Well yes! I’m excited about the idea that it could be implemented! I hope they take it into account. And the comic creator career seems fun to me :slight_smile:

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