veilbreakers-vera-test

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

P(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

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

Step 2: Launch VERA Tester

Task: 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