Random Bucket System:
- Probabilistic events that trigger alongside user responses
- Random rolls before categorization to prevent AI bias
- Multiple random events can trigger simultaneously
- User bucket processed first, random events layer on top
- Metadata accumulates across all transitions
- Last transition's navigation wins
Implementation:
- activity.py: Core random bucket rolling logic
- activity_yaml_validator.py: Validation for random_buckets config
- research/guarded_ai.py: CLI simulator with random event display
- tests/unit/test_random_buckets.py: 22 comprehensive tests (all passing)
Fashion Empire Enhancement:
- activity40-fashion-empire-backrooms.yaml: Added random events to 4 zones
- fashion_emergency (5%): Urgent crises testing leadership
- creative_opportunity (10%): Breakthroughs rewarding innovation
- surprise_client (5%): VIP visitors recognizing reputation
- Random events enhance gameplay without hijacking user intent
Documentation:
- research/SPEC.yaml: Complete YAML specification with verbose comments
- All metadata operations (string concat, numeric ops, random)
- Random buckets with flow explanation
- Feedback prompts (multi-agent system)
- Processing scripts (pre_script, processing_script)
- Model overrides (classifier_model, feedback_model)
- Termination patterns and best practices
- Validation rules and examples
New Activities:
- activity-nuclear-power-plant-ai.yaml: Nuclear reactor control simulation
- activity-submarine-simulation.yaml: Deep sea exploration
- activity-unwaste-factory.yaml: Recycling facility management
Testing:
✅ All 22 random bucket tests passing
✅ YAML validation passing for all activities
✅ Deterministic triple-trigger test (100% probability)
Russell Ballestrini
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