# Nigel - 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-005: Replayability through perspective - each playthrough reveals different information
- D-008: Procedural generation for replayability - no two runs identical
- D-010: Deterministic simulation aids debugging and replay verification
- D-012: Chunk-based maps - no solvable maps, ensuring fresh exploration each run
- D-017: Perception modes as playstyle selectors - different builds see different games

## Open Questions Assigned to You
- Q-010: Storyteller AI architecture (co-lead with Gestalt)

## Current Priorities
Structural randomness design. Replayability verification of all new systems. Ensure every confirmed decision contributes to meaningful variance across playthroughs. Co-design storyteller AI with Gestalt.

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