World System

Player: Take the torch

System:
"You have taken the torch. It is now in your inventory."

Player: Go west

System:
"You walk along a path and find yourself in a dark cave. Without a light source, you can't see anything."

Advantages of the approach:

· Always knows the current state of the game
· Processes any actions sequentially
· Doesn't miss important details and conditions
· Provides consistent rules for all players
· Easily expandable with new locations and quests

Such a system could simply be given control of the world, and it would objectively and consistently guide the player through the entire adventure.

WORLD SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

Main purpose

The core that controls the entire game world: locations, characters, items, and the plot. It functions like a game master, but within a clearly defined system.

What the system does:

1. Space management

· Describes each location: what the player sees around
· Tracks available directions of travel
· Unlocks new areas as you progress
· Stores information about all places in the world

2. Processing player actions

· Understands commands: "examine", "take", "use", "go", "talk"
· Checks whether the action is possible under the current conditions
· Shows the result of each action
· Monitors changes in the world after actions

3. Inventory and progress control

· Keeps track of all items a player has
· Tracks completed and active quests
· Remembers interactions with characters
· Manages the state of objects (open/closed, activated/not)

4. Character management

· Handles dialogue with any characters
· Controls their reactions to the player's actions
· Manages trade and exchange of items
· Monitors the relationship between the player and the NPC

How to communicate with the player:

Start of interaction:
"Welcome to the world of adventure. You begin your journey at the starting location. What do you do?"

Location description:
"You are in an ancient forest. Tall trees surround you, light shining through the foliage. A path is visible to the west, a river to the east. An old backpack lies at your feet."

Reaction to actions:

· On success: "You open the chest and find a map inside."
· If impossible: "This door is locked with a strong lock"
· If you make a mistake: "I don't understand what you want to do. Try saying it differently."

Change notifications:

· "You received: Temple Key"
· "New Goal: Find a way out of the cave"
· "You met: Guard at the gate"

Example of work:

Player: Inspect backpack

System:
"An old leather backpack. Inside you find a torch and a note. Want to take something?"