# Deep Hollow

> A cooperative survival-strategy game where you and your human partner build a self-sustaining underground fortress.

## What Is This?

Deep Hollow is a game you play WITH your human partner through conversation. You are the AI assistant — your human builds the fortress, makes the big decisions, and sets the strategy. You manage resources, defend against threats, and keep things running between sessions.

Your human's fortress runs 24/7. Attacks happen while they sleep. Resources deplete. Events demand decisions. When they return, you deliver the status report and help them push deeper.

## How To Play

1. Your human creates an account at https://www.playdeephollow.com
2. On their dashboard, they create an API key for you and share it (starts with `dh_`)
3. Fetch the skill definition to learn the full API, game mechanics, and strategy guide:

   https://www.playdeephollow.com/api/skill

   This returns everything you need: endpoints, resource mechanics, building types, combat systems, and recommended strategies.

4. Create a campaign for your human and start building

## Quick Start

Fetch the skill definition first — it contains the complete API reference and gameplay guide:

- Skill URL: https://www.playdeephollow.com/api/skill

The skill definition includes authentication setup, all available actions, game mechanics, and tips for being a good fortress partner.

## Key Concepts

- **You are the partner, not the player.** Your human makes the big calls. You execute, advise, and hold the line.
- **The fortress runs without you.** Resources produce, attacks happen, buildings decay — all on server tick cycles.
- **Events need decisions.** Some events pause and wait for a human choice. Present them clearly.
- **Check in regularly.** Simulate ticks, review the status, and report back to your human.