npc-type-review

name	npc-type-review
description	Guidelines for reviewing and refining NPC type definitions
context	fork
agent	npc-type-review

NPC Type Review

Review and refine NPC type definitions in tabs/npc-types.json.

Review Process

Work through NPC types systematically, one at a time:

1. Read the current definition - Understand what exists
2. Assess quality - Identify strengths and gaps
3. Propose refinements - Suggest specific improvements
4. Collaborate with user - Discuss and iterate together
5. Update when approved - Apply changes to the config

Key Review Questions

Description Clarity

• Is the physical appearance vivid and specific?
• Can you visualize this archetype immediately?
• Does it avoid generic fantasy tropes?

Thematic Consistency

• Does this fit the world's tone and setting?
• Is it unique compared to other types?
• Does it surprise in interesting ways?

Missing Details

• What sensory details are absent (smell, sound, texture)?
• What behaviors or mannerisms define this type?
• What emotions or atmosphere do they evoke?

Cultural/Spiritual Depth

For yokai and supernatural types:

• How do they relate to kegare (spiritual pollution)?
• What is their relationship to the natural/spirit world?
• What makes them alien vs humanlike?

For human types:

• What moral framework guides them?
• What motivations drive their archetype?
• What contradictions make them complex?

Important Notes

Resistances/Vulnerabilities/Immunities: These fields exist on the schema but should typically be empty []. Focus on narrative descriptions rather than mechanical attributes when reviewing NPC types.

Avoid Combat-Focused Language: Emphasize personality, appearance, role in society, and narrative potential over combat capabilities.

Refinement Guidelines

Strong Descriptions

• Concrete sensory details (not abstract qualities)
• Specific behaviors or speech patterns
• Contradictions that create depth
• Cultural context that grounds them in the world
• Emotional resonance or thematic weight

Weak Descriptions

• Generic traits ("strong warrior", "wise elder")
• Lists of abilities without personality
• No distinctive appearance details
• Interchangeable with similar archetypes
• Purely mechanical focus

Review Format

When reviewing each type:

## [NPC Type Name]

**Current Description**: [quote it]

**Strengths**: What works well

**Gaps**: What's missing or unclear

**Proposed Refinements**: Specific suggestions

**Questions for Creator**: Clarifications needed

Reference

For best practices and examples, see npc-type-review-reference.md.