Aether Drift
Mechanics
Structured breakdowns of each mechanic — player intent, parameters, rules, and edge cases — grouped by their role in the core loop.
3 mechanics
Core mechanics
MovementCore
Momentum Traversal
Zero-gravity movement where the player builds and spends velocity to cross hazardous space.
Zero-GPhysicsSkill expression
5 Parameters 2 Scenarios 3 Dependencies
EconomyCore
Salvage Loop
The risk/reward decision of how much to collect before extracting from a collapsing derelict.
Risk/rewardResourceDecision
4 Parameters 1 Scenarios 3 Dependencies