05 · Play

Play layer: UI and systems (advanced)

Starters → interface → systems → advanced variables. Beginners: pick a theme first.

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 four sub-pages do

Start: official themes or blank custom; some themes add affection panels.
Interface: shell layouts (immersive dock / three-column TRPG / mobile cards), layout editor, custom CSS.
Systems: module library—map, shops, quests, milestones, inventory, chat, forum, story time, opening customize, story device, and more.
Advanced: ability catalogs, player variables, character card fields, item categories, feature flags, JSON import/export.

Story device and pre-start options

The story device can host chat, market, and forum as in-device apps. Before start you may pick POV, style, device on/off, illustration model; ability catalogs can prompt an opening ability pick.