When I started reading about the energy mechanic in @Pixels , my first reaction was "oh great, another stamina timer designed to annoy you."
I was ready to criticize it. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized it's actually a constraint by design. Every farming action drains your energy. You wait, it recovers 1% every 5 minutes. Or you use $PIXEL to boost it temporarily.
It reminded me of how I manage my actual day. I can't work 24 hours straight. I have limits. I either rest or find something to help me push through. The energy system creates the same natural rhythm and it gives $PIXEL a real, felt purpose rather than just existing on paper.