1. Core Design Philosophy “Blood defines the connection; choice defines the consequence.”
Family drama is not about simple “good vs. evil.” It is about , resentment vs. guilt , and loyalty vs. self-preservation . This feature ensures every family interaction carries the weight of history, and every player choice ripples through the family tree like a stone dropped in murky water. 2. Key Mechanics A. The “Shared History” System Every family member carries a secret Resonance Score based on past off-screen events. When two characters interact, their Shared History triggers one of five hidden emotional states:
(quietly) “Because if it was easy, you’d realize you don’t have to. And then you’d leave. Just like I did.”