Spades represent apathy. You are no longer concerned with the consequences of your actions. You may break things, but they'll be fixed the next time around anyway, so why care? When you play a Spade to overcome an Obstacle, choose one of the following questions: What will people think about you if this loop becomes permanent? What will you think about yourself if this loop becomes permanent?
Diamonds represent safety. You have taken this option countless times before, and you know what awaits you. It hasn't gotten you out of the time loop yet, but maybe it will this time. When you play a Diamond to overcome an Obstacle, choose one of the following questions: When was the last time you learned something new about this Obstacle? Do you think you are missing out on anything by doing this again?
Oops I wrote an entire time loop game in an afternoon. If anyone is interested in playtesting, dm me and i can send the draft over. its a solo journaling game about having been in a time loop so long you are desperate to try anything and see what sticks
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