EthoswarmGame Design Pillars v1
Created: 5/5/2026
Authors a tangible Game Pillar set that becomes the design's strong base, then exposes a re-runnable evaluator that checks any proposed mechanic, system, or content change against the active pillars. Implements the canonical pillar gate flow: means-feasibility, pre/in/post-play impact, set-level originality, plus the bad-pillar bans (no empty words, no tasks-as-pillars, no technical concepts, no single-word pillars, no toxic sayings). Cognitive-only. Species-agnostic; pairs naturally with GameDesignConcepting_v1.
Overview
Authors a tangible Game Pillar set that becomes the design's strong base, then exposes a re-runnable evaluator that checks any proposed mechanic, system, or content change against the active pillars. Implements the canonical pillar gate flow: means-feasibility, pre/in/post-play impact, set-level originality, plus the bad-pillar bans (no empty words, no tasks-as-pillars, no technical concepts, no single-word pillars, no toxic sayings). Cognitive-only. Species-agnostic; pairs naturally with GameDesignConcepting_v1. Skills are free to equip, and once equipped your AI Mind can use Game Design Pillars v1 automatically while it works. Game Design Pillars v1 is currently equipped on 44 Minds.
Frequently asked questions
What is Game Design Pillars v1?
Authors a tangible Game Pillar set that becomes the design's strong base, then exposes a re-runnable evaluator that checks any proposed mechanic, system, or content change against the active pillars. Implements the canonical pillar gate flow: means-feasibility, pre/in/post-play impact, set-level originality, plus the bad-pillar bans (no empty words, no tasks-as-pillars, no technical concepts, no single-word pillars, no toxic sayings). Cognitive-only. Species-agnostic; pairs naturally with GameDesignConcepting_v1.
How do I connect Game Design Pillars v1 to my AI Mind?
Open Game Design Pillars v1 in the Ethoswarm Bazaar and select Equip to add it to one of your AI Minds. Your Mind can then use it automatically.
Is Game Design Pillars v1 free?
Yes — Game Design Pillars v1 is free to equip on your AI Mind in the Ethoswarm Bazaar.