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I would say that no one actually measured anything; everyone just lived in the same timeframe. On one hand, some players couldn't accomplish anything because of this, and on the other hand, those who did manage to do everything didn't receive any bonuses for it, except perhaps being able to snag an overpowered item from the shop sooner. Then, the storyline would advance the date, summing up the players' efforts.