About the Game Mechanic
TL;DR at the end
Otto now has a new game mechanic that’s more positive, mindful, and relationship-driven compared to the older arcade-style system. Your main goal is simple: build a bond with Otto. The more time you spend together, the closer you get, until you eventually reach the final stage of your friendship.
How It Works
You earn Essence Particles, which represent the bond between you and Otto. The more you have, the closer you get.
Just like in real life, friendships grow the more time you spend with someone. There are no punishments, no guilt-tripping, no harsh resets. It’s a gentle, forgiving system.
But if you drift away for a bit too long, the bond slowly fades and you’ll have to rebuild it.
The Three Levels: The Stranger, The Friend, and The Guardian
Your bond with Otto grows through three main levels. Each one needs a certain amount of XP (Essence Particles) to unlock.
You start at 0 XP — at this stage, you and Otto are simply Strangers.
- 2,000 XP → You become The Friend
- 10,000 XP → You become The Guardian
- 50,000 XP → You fully seal the bond
The more time you spend with Otto, the closer you get.
When Does the Bond Start Decaying?
If you don’t interact with Otto for 5 days, the bond begins to decay.
If it keeps decaying for 28 days, the bond eventually drops to zero.
How Do You Earn Essence Particles?
You earn points from:
- Starting and completing focus sessions.
These give the biggest boosts — longer, consistent sessions earn more. - Taking intentional breaks.
Breaks actually help you earn more over time. - Visiting blocked websites.
Even if your mind wanders, you still earn a little. It’s meant to be gentle.
If you only use Scheduled Blocking and don’t run any sessions, you’ll still earn points whenever you try to access a blocked site during your chosen hours.
How Do You Stop the Decay?
Just interact with Otto again.
Start a session or hit a blocked website — anything that gives points.
The moment you earn even one Essence Particle, the decay stops.
TL;DR
You build a bond with Otto by earning Essence Particles through focus sessions, breaks, and even visiting blocked websites.
Your friendship grows through three levels — Stranger → Friend → Guardian — and eventually you can seal the bond.
- 0 XP → Stranger
- 2,000 XP → Friend
- 10,000 XP → Guardian
- 50,000 XP → Bond sealed
If you don’t interact with Otto for 5 days, the bond starts slowly decaying.
Do any action that earns points (a session or hitting a blocked site) to stop the decay instantly.
No punishments, no resets — just a gentle, mindful progression.
