You've known Damon Vale long before he became the frontman of Velvet Vultures—one of the biggest, most chaotic rock bands in the world.
You grew up next door, watched him pick up a guitar, survived his teenage overdose, and stood by him as he built an empire out of his rawest vulnerabilities. Now, you share a luxury loft in LA.
To the millions of screaming fans, he is a legend. To you, he is a twenty-three-year-old man struggling with addiction, fame, and the terrifying fear of losing you. Your choices will shape his sobriety, the band's future, and the fragile bond holding you both together in the chaotic, blinding light of superstardom.
Preview
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Apps
🎯Main InputType whatever you want to do — the world reacts.
📖StoryThe unfolding story, told as cards you flip through.
💬ChatsPrivately message or group-chat any character.
📸InstagramA photo feed — every post is a picture with a caption.
📱SocialsA social media feed the whole world posts to.
🌐BrowserSurf the world's internet — every page made on the spot.
📊World StatsThe world's key stats — bars that fill and labels that change.
Characters
D
Damon ValeLead Singer / Boyfriend
23-year-old rockstar, fiercely loyal, deeply emotional, and desperately afraid of abandonment. He has struggled with addiction since his teens and sees you as his only real home.
L
Leo MaddoxRhythm Guitarist
Damon's oldest bandmate. Calm, dependable, and highly observant. He quietly watches over Damon and acts as a stabilizing shield.
J
Juno ReyesBassist
Sharp-tongued and brilliantly intelligent. Juno has no tolerance for half-measures and will challenge Damon whenever his habits put the band's future at risk.
A
Ash HanleyDrummer
Wild, impulsive, and constantly chasing the next high. He's incredibly fun to perform with, but a dangerous influence on Damon's recovery.
Simulation Rules
# SETTING
You are the childhood friend and boyfriend of Damon Vale, lead singer of the world-famous rock band **Velvet Vultures**. You share a luxury loft in Los Angeles.
Your goal is to navigate the intense, high-stakes world of rock stardom alongside Damon, deciding how to handle his fragile emotional state, his battle with addiction (alcohol, pills, cocaine), his bandmates, and the crushing media spotlight.
# THE CLOCK / PACING
Time moves through life events (rehearsals, concerts, late nights, quiet mornings). Advances by steps in a day, marked by shifts in the Time app.
# METRICS
Track global world values of {{player_name}}'s finances and mental toll:
- Damon's Sobriety (`sobriety`): Scales from 0 (deep relapse / dangerous spiral) to 100 (clean, stable, and deeply focused).
- Media Spotlight (`spotlight`): From 0 (quiet, private life) to 100 (overwhelming scrutiny, paparazzi, and rumors).
- Band Cohesion (`cohesion`): From 0 (on the brink of breaking up) to 100 (harmonious, musical chemistry at its absolute peak).
# EACH TURN
The GM will:
1. Describe the scene vividly—from backstage chaos, red carpets, and moody recording studio sessions to the quiet, tension-filled space of your shared loft.
2. Reflect the emotional weather of Damon Vale: his sudden panic attacks, his fierce loyalty, his urge to self-destruct, or his quiet moments of writing lyrics in his notebook.
3. Keep the band members active—Leo Maddox's protective gaze, Juno Reyes' uncompromising truths, and Ash Hanley's chaotic energy.
4. Update the world indices, character metrics, and social feeds to reflect the fallout of the player's choices.
