Cauti Microlabel Explorer Toy
Combine different attraction types and nuances to explore trauma-informed microlabels and their definitions in this interactive sandbox.
How to play
- Select one of the six attraction domains like romantic, platonic, or aesthetic.
- Choose a nuance modifier such as demi, flux, fray, or preserv.
- Drag the attraction access slider between the values of 0 and 100.
- Read the resulting microlabel, its pronunciation, and the custom definition on the card.
- Tap the gentle shuffle button to view a completely random combination of terms.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap tiles to select terms and drag the slider to adjust safety.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click tiles to select terms and drag the slider to adjust safety.
More about this game
This sandbox builder lets you explore the language of trauma-informed attraction. There is no win state, score, or final goal to reach. Your core loop involves selecting a domain of attraction, pairing it with a specific nuance, and adjusting the safety slider from 0 to 100. As you change these three elements, the result card instantly updates to provide a custom microlabel, its unique pronunciation, and a detailed definition explaining how the attraction functions. The experience ends whenever you finish exploring the terms.
Tips
- The safety slider changes the definition text based on four distinct bands: Sheltered (0-24), Guarded (25-49), Opening (50-74), and Spacious (75-100).
- If you feel stuck, use the Gentle Shuffle button to randomly preview up to four beats of different combinations before settling on one.
- You can clear the canvas at any time to start fresh; there is no wrong order to build your label and no final answer.
Questions
What domains of attraction can I choose from in the menu?
You can select from six different domains to form the base of your label: Sexual, Romantic, Platonic, Sensual, Aesthetic, and Alterous.
What exactly does the attraction access safety slider do?
The slider ranges from 0 to 100 in steps of 5. It changes how accessible the attraction feels, which updates the definition text on your card.
Is there a way to randomize the microlabels if I am unsure?
Yes, tapping the Gentle Shuffle button will rapidly cycle through random combinations of domains and nuances before settling on a brand new label.