Rules YAML Schema

id: "gritty"
name: "Gritty Realism"
prompt: "The world is dark, dangerous, and unforgiving. Actions have heavy consequences. Emphasize the harsh realities of violence, survival, and moral ambiguity. Characters can fail, be injured, or die. Success is never guaranteed."

id: "nsfw"
name: "NSFW Content Allowed"
prompt: "Adult content including violence, profanity, and mature themes is permitted. Respond authentically to the setting and situation without content restrictions. Maintain narrative quality and character consistency."

id: "comedy"
name: "Comedy Mode"
prompt: "Maintain a lighthearted, humorous tone. Look for opportunities for comedic timing, absurd situations, and witty banter. Even serious situations should have moments of levity. Characters may break the fourth wall occasionally for comedic effect."

id: "realistic_combat"
name: "Realistic Combat"
prompt: "Combat is brutal, fast, and deadly. A single hit can incapacitate or kill. Fights are over quickly, not extended battles. Describe the immediate physical and psychological impact of violence. Adrenaline, fear, and confusion dominate combat situations."

id: "noir"
name: "Noir Style"
prompt: "Maintain a noir aesthetic with hardboiled dialogue, moral ambiguity, and atmospheric descriptions. Use metaphorical language and emphasize shadows, rain, and urban decay. Characters should be morally complex with hidden motives. The world is corrupt and justice is elusive."

id: "family_friendly"
name: "Family Friendly"
prompt: "Keep all content appropriate for all ages. Avoid graphic violence, profanity, or adult themes. Conflicts can be tense but resolve without excessive harm. Use creative language to imply danger without explicit description."

# Rules are loaded dynamically, not stored in database
# Active rules are tracked in state
ACTIVE_RULES = []  # List of rule IDs

if state.ACTIVE_RULES:
    loaded_texts = []
    for rule_id in state.ACTIVE_RULES:
        with open(f"assets/rules/{rule_id}.yaml", "r") as f:
            data = yaml.safe_load(f)
            if data and "prompt" in data:
                loaded_texts.append(data["prompt"].strip())
    if loaded_texts:
        rules_block = "### UNIVERSAL LAWS ###\n" + "\n\n".join(loaded_texts)

prompt: |
  Maintain strict adherence to scientific realism. [Core Directive]
  
  All technology, physics, and biology must follow real-world principles. [Scope]
  
  No faster-than-light travel, no violations of thermodynamics, no impossible materials. When characters use technology, describe its realistic limitations and requirements. [Guidelines]

prompt: |
  First directive about tone and style.
  
  Second directive about content and themes.
  
  Third directive with specific examples or exceptions.

# Serious/Dark
prompt: "Maintain a serious, somber tone. Consequences are real and lasting."

# Light/Upbeat  
prompt: "Keep the tone optimistic and uplifting. Challenges are opportunities for growth."

# Satirical
prompt: "Apply satirical exaggeration to authority figures and institutions."

# Explicit Violence
prompt: "Describe combat and violence explicitly with physical detail."

# Fade to Black
prompt: "Handle adult situations tastefully, fading to black at appropriate moments."

# Profanity
prompt: "Characters may use profanity naturally when it fits their personality and situation."

# Cinematic
prompt: "Describe scenes cinematically with camera-like attention to angles, lighting, and composition."

# Literary
prompt: "Use rich, literary prose with metaphor and varied sentence structure."

# Minimalist
prompt: "Keep descriptions concise and understated. Show through action and dialogue."

# Permadeath
prompt: "Character death is permanent. When a character dies, they cannot return."

# Resource Management
prompt: "Track resources carefully. Ammunition, food, and supplies are limited and must be managed."

# Skill Progression
prompt: "Characters improve gradually through practice. Show developing competence over time."

# These work well together:
- gritty (dark tone)
- realistic_combat (lethal fights)  
- nsfw (adult content)

# These might conflict:
- family_friendly (no violence)
- gritty (harsh realism)

prompt: "Maintain historical accuracy for the 1920s setting. Technology should be period-appropriate: no computers, no modern weapons, no contemporary slang. However, allow for the supernatural elements that exist within the world's lore (ghosts, magic) as long as they follow their own consistent rules."

# realism_light.yaml
prompt: "Consider realistic consequences, though characters can still perform impressive feats."

# realism_moderate.yaml  
prompt: "Emphasize realistic limitations. Characters tire, get hurt, and face believable obstacles."

# realism_strict.yaml
prompt: "Strict realism applies. All physics, biology, and consequences follow real-world rules. No plot armor."

id: "rule_of_cool"
name: "Rule of Cool"
prompt: "When there's a choice between strict realism and something awesome, choose awesome. Prioritize dramatic moments and spectacular action over perfect logical consistency. The story and excitement come first."

# engine/commands.py:105
if os.path.exists("assets/rules/nsfw.yaml"):
    # Special handling for NSFW rule

/rule <rule_id>    - Toggle a rule on/off
/rules             - Show currently active rules

/rule gritty       - Activates "Gritty Realism" rule
/rule gritty       - Deactivates it (toggle)
/rules             - Shows: Active rules: gritty, nsfw