Topology is the processor, spheres are the canonical origination tokens. The world adjudicates material truth.

Gamecraft presents the Rule Set of Rule Sets: an architectural game of jurisdictional transit where topology, not code, processes movement. Players deploy spheres across the ARCHET hex net. Channels, wells, plinths, and environmental routing physically decide admissibility. This is tactile strategy, material jurisprudence, and living infrastructure in one system. Players commit to Basis (yes is yes, no is no), Gnomon, Mercantile, and all other Federation invariants

Core Architecture

Core Architecture The board is the Collected’s “Archet Hexnet”. The archet corresponds to his permission gating and each custodian’s permission set. Each hex marker exposes six Obligation Vectors. Players control Spheres that carry composition, density, diameter, fracture, patina, and lineage. Topology evaluates every move through material compatibility. Moves are not abstract; they are adjudicated by the board’s geometry and environment.

First Play Condition

Play begins only when illumination balance renders the topology legible. If the Dark AGUR remains low contrast or illegible, the board remains in Standby / Simulation Mode. If visible and legible, then the game has already started. Time is controlled by the Stilla. Day One corresponds with Ceroavaono’s first day. The calendar is moderated by Sombra’s celestial lunar plumb line.

Section: Movement and Transit Mechanics

Transit as Jurisdictional Architecture

• Movement and Vector Rotation
  : Spheres traverse obligation vectors on hex faces. Entering a node consumes permissions. Custodians rotate or shift hex markers after settlement, altering the topology for all players.

• Obligation Chains
  : Build continuous channels of matching obligations. Channels test admissibility materially: polished routes enable smooth transit; rough routes create drag, hesitation, or trapping.

• Wells and Plinths
  : Wells are irreversible commitments and long‑cycle memory. Plinths adjudicate, stabilize, and authorize passage.

Section: Conflict and Capture

Conflict Resolution — Obligation Dominance A node is captured when an incoming sphere’s obligation load strictly exceeds the defender’s configuration. Capture is material jurisprudence: topology judges, not players alone.

Section: Scoring and Victory

Scoring Metrics

CategoryRewardConstitutional TieCompleted ChainsPoints scaled to chain lengthChannel traversal and lineage paths Longest LineageMajor bonusContinuous material history Providence GoalsHeavy points for secret destinations, DISABLED ASSIST, Wells and irreversible commitments

Game ends when the obligation net saturates, or all Providence duties are fulfilled.

Section: Higher Order Systems

Higher Order Elements Carriers amplify scale without replacing spheres, e.g., chassis. SLEDS, . Environmental factors modify vector values in real time. Animal architectures and eyes act as specialized admissibility interfaces. Veteran spheres carry patina and behave differently; the system self-documents through wear.