====== Helpers ======

Helpers are specialized AI agents that run alongside the main narrative AI, each managing different aspects of the [[stories|Story]]. They can be enabled or disabled through the Helpers menu in the sidebar, allowing you to customize how automated you want your world to be.

==== Key Helper Categories ====

  * **World Management**:  
    - Automatically create and update locations as they're mentioned.  
    - Track character movements and positions.  
    - Manage item transfers and inventory.  
    - Monitor time passage and update the game state.  

  * **Character Management**:  
    - Create new characters as they appear in the narrative.  
    - Track character relationships and party formations.  
    - Handle NPC movements and interactions.  
    - Manage character status changes.  

  * **Story Assistance**:  
    - Keep track of story beats and progression.  
    - Create journal entries for important events.  
    - Generate message suggestions based on context.  
    - Summarize narrative for long-term memory.  

  * **Game Mechanics**:  
    - Process dice rolls and skill checks.  
    - Handle zone events and triggers.  
    - Manage combat encounters.  
    - Track Fate mechanics (aspects, consequences, etc.).  

==== Using Helpers ====

  * Enable/disable Helpers by clicking the Helpers heading in the sidebar.  
  * Helpers can be toggled individually to customize the automation level.  
  * Some Helpers depend on others to function properly.  
  * Helper status is indicated in real-time as they process the narrative.  

==== Best Practices ====

  * Only disable Helpers when you are sure they are not needed or are conflicting with the world you are trying to play.