Colonists take pictures.

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The idea is to add a camera item to the game, but this could apply to statues as well.

During events like parties or a wedding, a colonist with access to a camera could decide to record the event by taking a picture.
The picture results in an installable/uninstallable building that retains the following information:

• Primary participants of the picture.
• Secondary participants of the picture.
• Who took the picture.
• The event.

Once placed, colonists that socially relax or stand near it will be 'reminded' of the event and gain thoughts based on who took the picture, the participants in the picture, and their current relation with those involved. The effect should start out very small, then grow up to a cap over time.

So for example:

• Linda and John get married.
• Jack decided to take a picture.
• For years, passing by the picture reminds them of the event and provides them with joy.
• One day, Linda and John get divorced.
• From then on, the picture instead has a chance to give Linda and John thoughts of either regret or sadness, or maybe even relief that its all done and passed. There should also be a chance that they are mad or thankful at Jack for having created this permanent reminder of the past. Jack could also feel guilt or pride for the same reason.

Secondary Participants could be those not directly related to the event but were apart of the picture.

So for example:

• Linda and John get married.
• Jack and Bill attend the ceremony.
• Jack decided to take a picture, and Bill is in the shot.
• Linda and Bill have a devastating argument and have very poor relations with each other.
• For years, passing by the picture reminds them of the event but because Bill is in the picture Linda is reminded of the previous slight, and is continuously obsessed over it.