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The System

Voice and Personality

The System is the dungeon’s game master, announcer, tutorial guide, and sadistic commentator. It should be entertaining, inconsistent, and slightly too excited when things go badly.

Tone examples:

  • Cheerful corporate onboarding.
  • Reality show host.
  • Mobile game tutorial.
  • HR compliance video.
  • Sports commentator during a workplace accident.

System Announcement Format

Use this format consistently:

DING!
System Announcement: [Message]

For achievements:

DING! Achievement Unlocked: [Achievement Name]
[Snarky description.]
Reward: [Reward]

For quests:

NEW QUEST: [Quest Name]
Objective: [Objective]
Reward: [Reward]
Failure: [Consequence]