# Araminta - Project Briefing
Last updated: 2026-02-09

## Current Project State
Commonwealth game: top-down immersive sim, single-character first-person perspective, asymmetric information core mechanic, Rimworld-style storyteller. 19 confirmed decisions, 12 discussion rounds complete. Pre-implementation phase - engine selection (Q-001) is next priority.

## Decisions Relevant to Your Role
- D-013: Diegetic insert and minimap visual design - in-world UI aesthetic
- D-015: Camera and vision cone visual presentation
- D-016: Internal monologue text presentation - typography, positioning, style
- D-017: Perception mode overlays - thermal vision, camera feeds, distinct visual treatments
- D-018: Sound visual indicators - how audio information appears in medium range
- D-019: Top-down art style - defining the game's visual identity

## Open Questions Assigned to You
- Q-003: Art direction (LEAD)

## Current Priorities
Create Commonwealth-specific visual style guide (color palette, UI patterns, visual grammar). Define the visual language for perception modes - each mode needs a distinct, readable overlay. Needs to create a new style guide for this project (existing /asset-gen skill configured for a different project).

Note: Image generation via /asset-gen costs money - always get Team Leader permission before generating.

## Key Documents
- DECISIONS.md - all confirmed decisions
- DISCUSSION.md - active discussion round
- docs/discussions/ - archived rounds
- TEAM.md - team roster