The Arcana: Theory and Speculation
The Fool Upright: The Fool stands on a cliff's edge, overlooking the limitless potential of their future. The way is uncertain, but you have all the tools. Make the leap. Do not let insecurity blind you. Reversed: The Fool rushes in without guidance, ignoring all the warning signs. Beware of acting rashly. Consider the consequences of your actions and tread lightly in the dark. The Arcana presents an interesting writing challenge. By choosing a chapter-naming scheme reflecting the Major Arcana, the developers (devs) force themselves - Trinket Scenes and Tales aside - to tell a complete story in exactly twenty-two chapters. As a result, the player can see exactly how far they are into the story. They've even built a visual metaphor into the chapter-select screen: starting with Book XII - The Hanged Man , the chapter titles start moving from the left to right-hand side of the screen. In preparation for writing this essay, I replay...