I’m building a text-based game in a self made fantasy/sci-fi setting about being a psychiatrist to new fantastical species.
I want the game to have a lot of stats so that the player can evaluate what their interactions and interview techniques say about them.
I,d love to build an opposites pair chart like so:
(Obviously with more therapeutic terms)
What Dual Qualities do you think can be used to evaluate a player’s approach to therapy or mental illness?
Empathetic vs. Apathetic
Analytical vs. Chaotic (or maybe illogical)
Reflective vs. Ignorant
Active vs. Passive
Engaging vs. Boring
Motivating vs. Discouraging
Nonjudgmental vs. Prejudiced
I like active vs passive. Im looking for opposites but also qualities show no value judgement. like myers briggs ish
theres nothing bad about being intro / extroverted or thinking/ feeling, ect.
So I’m looking for values that a player might say “oh so thats how you would describe my approach!” Instead of: “ Im doing this wrong”
I already have a system positive reinforcement which i call the CURE stats:
Comprehension: Players theoretical understanding of mental health terms.
Understanding: Players desire to learn about the patient’s personal experience amd understanding of the patient as an individual.
Relational Versatility: Players ability to match their interpersonal approach to the comunication and relationship needs of different patients to be who and what the patient needs.
Empathy: Players emotional responsiveness and consistent convern for the patients feelings.
I was inspired by this paper to come up with that system.
I gotcha. So like, relatable vs. professional. Sensitive vs. neutral. Experiential vs. cognitive.
Not sure those are all complete opposites, but hey.
Those are great thanks!