Agency and identity

The hero’s background affects later choicesChoosing Craftsman defines the hero’s backgroundThe explanation links background to later choices
PentimentThe hero’s background affects later choices
  1. Choosing Craftsman defines the hero’s background
  2. The explanation links background to later choices
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Players choose a character, role and personal goals while the world preserves meaningful outcomes.

Design tips

  • Connect the chosen identity to the world’s response.

Examples