Fictional problem card
Sprint commitment exceeded
47 story points committed. 20 completed. The velocity chart is a cliff.
The scenario
You promised 47 story points and delivered only 20. The velocity chart now resembles a sheer cliff edge rather than a productive upward trend.
How it plays
This problem adds 13 burnout to your meter. You must play a coping card from the personal, social, or humor categories to counter it.
Why it feels familiar
The weekly ritual of confidently estimating tasks that inevitably spiral into a chaotic mess of unfinished work and embarrassed stand-ups.
This problem card adds 13 burnout. It belongs to management and can be countered by personal, social, humor coping.