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Appendix C

Glossary of Terms

Monads and Foils

Monads are indivisible substances that each express the entire universe from their subjective viewpoints.

Foils are constructs that provide contrast to player character monads, revealing latent aspects through tension.

Foils reflect monadic perspectives back to the player for self-discovery.

The Empty Room

The empty room is a space devoid of predetermined constraints and narratives.

It allows free manifestation of monadic imagination and creativity.

The empty room represents a blank canvas for actualizing inner potential.

Blurring PC/NPC

In collaborative storytelling, PC and NPC roles can blend together.

NPCs can exhibit depth and agency, while PCs engage internal conflicts through external world foils.

This interplay elicits nuanced exploration of identity and desires.

Personalized Character Stats

Personifying PC stats and abilities as NPCs allows for embodied interactions.

Conversing with these inner facet characters provides self-reflection.

Externalizing and nurturing PC strengths and flaws manifests the player's aspirations.

Eliciting Latent Desires

Co-creative tabletop RP reveals players' unspoken needs and conflicts.

Roleplaying choices directly or symbolically engage with identity.

Games craft bespoke possibility spaces to actualize subjective passions and potentials.