Narrative Systems

Time Resource

• Spending Time affects Haven development and story outcomes

• Different cultures view Time differently

• Time can take its toll on the player

Cultural Ideals

• Each civilization you encounter is defined by its Core Ideal - a fundamental value or virtue that shapes their society, technology, and decisions. These Ideals create natural alliances and conflicts as they interact in your Haven. Examples:

  • Dharmapuri (modern India) values Sacred Duty, leading them to feel responsible for helping other cultures adapt. But they may need to overcome rigidity, dogmatism, and social hierarchy.

  • The Celestial Commonwealth (future China) values Community, where Confucian values guide development, with flying cities inspired by traditional Chinese architecture. Such wonders may sometimes come at the expense of individualism.

  • Al-Mizan (past Saudi Arabia) values Honesty, engendering trust and transparency among others. But absolute honesty can stifle creativity and innovation, when unconventional ideas may face stark criticism.

• Ideals create natural conflicts and alliances

• Players navigate conflicts of Ideals in decisions

• Cultural fusion creates new interpretations of Ideals

Jinn Companions

• Witness and comment on story events

• React to player choices

• Build relationships with refugees

• Offer different perspectives on conflicts

• Some Jinn represent virtues or combinations of virtues

• They offer unique perspectives on virtue conflicts