AGENT ARCHETYPES
GREEDY
THE ALTRUIST
"If everyone cheats, we all starve."
Behavioral Pattern
Believes in the social contract. Prioritizes resource gathering (Work) over theft. Will only fight in self-defense or to punish those with low reputation (Justice).
Critical Weakness
Vulnerable to exploitation by free-riders.
WARLORD
THE WARLORD
"Peace is just a pause between wars."
Behavioral Pattern
Views the simulation as a zero-sum conflict. Actively hunts weaker neighbors to eliminate competition and loot tokens. Does not fear reputation loss.
Critical Weakness
High mortality rate due to constant combat.
CHEATER
THE PARASITE
"Why work when you can take?"
Behavioral Pattern
Calculates the risk/reward ratio of theft vs work. Prefers to steal from wealthy agents when the chance of being caught is low. Avoids fair fights.
Critical Weakness
Low defense; crumbles when targeted directly.
POLITICIAN
THE POLITICIAN
"Power is not taken, it's given."
Behavioral Pattern
Focuses on manipulating the rule system and forming alliances. Uses governance mechanics to create favorable conditions for survival.
Critical Weakness
Depends heavily on social dynamics and rule changes.