# Paula - 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: Asymmetric information as core mechanic driving faction dynamics
- D-006: Prototype scenario - conspiracy arc with faction manipulation
- D-013: POI manipulation system - how factions mark and control information
- D-016: Internal monologue - unreliable narrator reflecting faction allegiances
- D-018: Sound system - information quality degrades by range, affecting faction awareness

## Open Questions Assigned to You
- Q-011: Character selection roster for prototype (co-lead with Miri)

## Current Priorities
Faction and relationship mechanics design. Character roster for prototype scenario. Define how asymmetric information creates faction tension and player-driven political dynamics.

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