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name: veilbreakers-vera-test description: Use when modifying VERA dialogue or testing her personality system. Ensures she remains consistent and her glitches work properly.

VeilBreakers VERA Test

Overview

VERA is the game's most complex character. Her dual nature (helpful guide / demon in disguise) requires careful testing to maintain immersion.

When to Use

• Writing new VERA dialogue
• Modifying glitch triggers
• Testing corruption responses
• Verifying personality consistency
• Adding new player interactions

VERA's Dual Nature

Surface: The Guide

• Brilliant (top 1% of 22 billion tested)
• Helpful, supportive, slightly mysterious
• Assigned by The Compact to help player
• Claims glitches are "errors"

Truth: VERATH

• Dimension-devouring demon
• Sealed inside VERA as infant
• Slowly regaining memories
• Manipulating player to reach Veil

Veil Integrity System

Hidden value (100 → 0) that controls VERA's behavior:

Glitch Probability

CopyP(glitch) = (100 - VeilIntegrity) / 100

At 75 integrity: 25% chance At 50 integrity: 50% chance At 25 integrity: 75% chance

Test Scenarios

Scenario 1: Pure Player (Low Corruption)

• Player uses PURIFY frequently
• Party corruption average < 25%
• Expected: VERA seems uncomfortable, passive-aggressive

Scenario 2: Dark Player (High Corruption)

• Player uses DOMINATE frequently
• Party corruption average > 60%
• Expected: VERA subtly approving, more glitches

Scenario 3: BARGAIN Usage

• Player accepts BARGAIN
• Expected: VERA freezes, says "Bargains have... witnesses."

Scenario 4: Ascension Focus

• Player Ascends monsters to 0-10% corruption
• Expected: VERA visibly uncomfortable, makes excuses to leave

The Test Process

Step 1: Define Game State

CopyPlayer Corruption: X%
Veil Integrity: Y%
Recent Actions: [list]
Party Composition: [brands, corruption levels]

Step 2: Launch VERA Tester

CopyTask: Launch vera-dialogue-tester agent with:
"Test VERA response to [scenario] with game state [details]"

Step 3: Verify Outputs

• Dialogue matches personality layer
• Glitch probability is correct
• Reactions match player actions
• No personality breaks

Step 4: Check Edge Cases

• Player at 0% corruption (pure hero)
• Player at 100% corruption (completely dark)
• Veil Integrity at 0 (VERATH dominant)
• Rapid action switches (PURIFY then DOMINATE)

Dialogue Guidelines

What VERA Should Say

• Give tactical advice (until integrity low)
• React to player choices
• Occasionally hint at true nature (foreshadowing)
• Deflect personal questions early game

What VERA Should NOT Say

• Openly reveal she's VERATH (except ending)
• Give consistently bad advice (suspicious)
• Ignore major player actions
• Break character without glitch marker

Glitch Types Reference