3. Narrator

The person who has assumed the position of Narrator plays a very special part in Secrets Within the Compound. They control the setup of the game, determining who gets what roles and characteristics, and carry out the functions that allow the game to work, but the Narrator is not simply an automaton, instead the Narrator plays a part that is similar to the Game Master that is present in various tabletop role-playing games. Certain decisions, such as the setup of the game, or the length of the day phase, are all left to the discretion and enforcement of the Narrator. In essence, the Narrator is not simply a spectator of the game but an active participant in shaping the flow of the game, and thus the Narrator should attempt to make the game as interesting and fun for all participants whilst still maintaining a balanced game for both teams. However, it is important to remember that the Narrator is still bound by the rules of the game, and cannot under any circumstances simply do whatever they want arbitrarily.