Our desire is for Palia to be a game that is flexible and allows you to engage in a way that makes sense on your schedule. As such, our day/night phases are set up in such a way that you’ll be able to experience each phase regardless of when you typically play.
There is something just inherently pleasing about having a manageable routine to tend to at the start of each day, and that is certainly present in Palia. However, we know that it’s very easy for this to get to a point in which it dominates your experience with the game, preventing you from pursuing the goals you’re most excited about. Keeping the amount of work in check even as the complexity of your housing plot scales up over time is something we’re keeping a close eye on as we continue to develop and iterate on the game.