ahs,jkdvsfkzfk this makes me so happy! Trigaea is suchhhhh a good game and I go a little insane when I play it. Now you have a book?? I know what I'm reading this summer.
(Also, congrats! I am well aware of the trials of writing.)
Super satisfying when you figure out your strategy! Only possible problem is that by the time I feel like I'm really having fun it's already over! Seconding that we need endless mode, or at least like... day progression? Each day is more people? Certain ingredients might not last more than a certain number of days, so you're not just steamrolling everything after a certain point.
Anyway, really great game!