Here’s a new section I was inspired to make due to book real estate being occupied with plenty of flavor text yet still not encompassing my full intent with word choice.

It’s less an explanation and more a self-indulgent ramble so please bear with me!

Insular

As one of the original pieces of vocabulary from when the idea was coming together, it was a word that became deeply important to the central ethos of the game.

With the focus of community and how individual actions shape the surrounding world, there needed to be a starting point where characters tunnel on their own abilities. For better or for worse.

Insular Dice are a mechanic and symbol from the perspective of an individual’s effort. It is unable to interact with others’ efforts and is insulated from effectively collaborating in full.

Insular Dice are not necessarily bad! They just represent a categorically different approach despite the attempt at collaboration. Please engage with and use them, and you will find your own answer towards your character’s place in the mix of life.

-Matty