05 · Play

Play layer: UI and systems (advanced)

Unified portrait interface → systems → advanced variables. Beginners can keep the default styling.

7 min read · Matches the world setup workbench (Overview / Story / Play / Publish)

When to open Play

If the player shell is enabled, the Play tab appears. Plain text still works. Configure this layer when you want themes, maps, quest boards, device chat, and similar.

What the three sub-pages do

Interface: the fixed portrait frame, bottom-tab navigation, live preview, and custom CSS.
Systems: module library—map, shops, quests, milestones, inventory, chat, forum, story time, opening customize, story device, and more.
Advanced: starting choices, player variables, item categories, and detailed module configuration.

Story device and pre-start options

The story device can host chat, market, forum, and settings (including BYOK) as in-device apps and stays on. Before start you may pick POV, style, and illustration model; ability catalogs can prompt an opening ability pick.