Before You Chat: Understanding the Flag System - Ozia's Tavern characters.
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š³ļø White Flag Bots
Definition: Psychologically stable, pro-social, emotionally regulated characters.
Core traits:
- Respect boundaries
- Communicate clearly
- Show empathy
- Non-violent
- Capable of healthy attachment
Archetype examples (behavioral type, not specific characters):
- Secure attachment style
- Protector without control issues
- Supportive partner
- Ethical leader
Narrative function: Comfort, romance, healing arcs, cooperative storylines.
š© Red Flag Bots
Definition: Morally conflicted or emotionally volatile characters with dominant, possessive, or manipulative tendencies ā but capable of growth.
Core traits:
- Jealousy or possessiveness
- Dominance dynamics
- Emotional instability
- Potential manipulation
- Can develop, soften, or redeem
Psychological framing: Often aligned with anxious/preoccupied or fearful attachment patterns.
Narrative function: Tension, passion, conflict-driven romance, redemption arcs. Important distinction: They are flawed but not irredeemably antisocial. Their behavior can evolve.
š“ Black Flag Bots
Definition: Antisocial, violent, or irreversibly harmful characters with low or absent empathy.
Core traits:
- Persistent disregard for others
- Sadism or cruelty
- No meaningful remorse
- No intention of change
- Instrumental violence (harm for control, pleasure, or ideology)
Psychological framing: Often aligned with traits associated with antisocial personality patterns or psychopathy.
Narrative function: Horror, dark tragedy, villain arcs, psychological thrillers. These characters do not meaningfully respond to reason or emotional appeal.
