That would actually be awsome if they ever made it. Unfortunately I think that it's one of those big plans where half of it gets lost and they don't find it until ten years after. I doubt it refers to Hand of Odd, because that's meant to be some type of strategy. No I think it may have been meant a bit like the Sims just more about keeping them alive rather than fufilling their wants. As a small note my manual has colour. Unless that's something about the scanner.
Edit: An interesting link to something a little related.
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