3D Rendition: First Experience Walkthrough
Three entry points for new users to experience Liana Banyan in 3D
Innovation #1080, #1081, #1082
New users can choose how they first experience Liana Banyan through immersive 3D environments.
Entry Point Options
Option A: The Hexagon Senate
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ HEXAGON SENATE ENTRY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ User materializes in the CENTER of the Senate chamber │
│ │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ COMPASS │ │ COMPASS │ │
│ │ NW │ │ NE │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
│ ╲ ╱ │
│ ╲ ╱ │
│ ┌─────────┐ ╲ ╱ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ COMPASS │ ╲╱ │ COMPASS │ │
│ │ W │ [ ] │ E │ │
│ └─────────┘ [USER] └─────────┘ │
│ ╱╲ │
│ ╱ ╲ │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ COMPASS │ │ COMPASS │ │
│ │ SW │ │ SE │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
│ │
│ ABOVE: Observatory with academic papers visible │
│ BELOW: Treasury (Joule flows visible through floor) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
What You See:
- Six Compass positions (governance seats) around you
- Academic papers displayed on walls above (Observatory level)
- Cue Cards floating at eye level with key concepts
- Glowing paths to each area of the platform
Ghost Mode: Can view but not interact. Prompted to “become solid” at each interaction point.
Option B: The Observatory Cue Card Landing
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OBSERVATORY ENTRY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ User appears on the OBSERVATION DECK above the Senate │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ PANORAMIC VIEW │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [Paper] [Paper] [Paper] [Paper] [Paper] │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ╔═══╗ ╔═══╗ ╔═══╗ ╔═══╗ ╔═══╗ │ │
│ │ ║CUE║ ║CUE║ ║CUE║ ║CUE║ ║CUE║ │ │
│ │ ║1 ║ ║2 ║ ║3 ║ ║4 ║ ║5 ║ │ │
│ │ ╚═══╝ ╚═══╝ ╚═══╝ ╚═══╝ ╚═══╝ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [USER STANDS HERE] │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ [GLASS FLOOR] │ │
│ │ (Senate visible below) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ Cue Cards float at reading height with KISS Quick tier │
│ Tap any card → Standard tier expands │
│ Double-tap → Deep tier opens paper │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
What You See:
- Academic papers displayed as framed documents on curved walls
- Floating Cue Cards with Quick tier summaries
- Glass floor showing Senate activity below
- Telescope pointing to external research (links to universities)
Best For: Users who want to understand the philosophy first.
Option C: Durin’s Door to the Hall of Records
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DURIN'S DOOR ENTRY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ User appears before a HIDDEN DOOR in a mountain face │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ╭──────────────────────────────╮ │ │
│ │ ╱ ╲ │ │
│ │ │ ☾ SPEAK FRIEND AND ENTER ☽ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ ╔══════════════╗ │ │ │
│ │ │ ║ ║ │ │ │
│ │ │ ║ DOOR TO ║ │ │ │
│ │ │ ║ HALL OF ║ │ │ │
│ │ │ ║ RECORDS ║ │ │ │
│ │ │ ║ ║ │ │ │
│ │ │ ╚══════════════╝ │ │ │
│ │ ╲ ╱ │ │
│ │ ╰──────────────────────────────╯ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [USER] │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ Password: "FRIEND" (mellon) → Door opens │
│ Inside: The IP Ledger as illuminated manuscripts │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
What You See:
- Hidden door visible only when conditions are right (moonlight effect)
- Inscription: “Speak friend and enter”
- Simple password: say “friend” → door opens
- Inside: The Hall of Records — every innovation as illuminated manuscript
The Hall of Records:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ HALL OF RECORDS (INSIDE) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Endless corridor of shelves, each holding: │
│ │
│ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │
│ │ #1 │ │ #2 │ │ #3 │ │ ... │ │#1079│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ═══ │ │ ═══ │ │ ═══ │ │ ═══ │ │ ═══ │ │
│ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ │
│ │
│ Each book glows when approached │
│ Touch → Opens to innovation detail │
│ Creator's name illuminated in gold │
│ │
│ SPECIAL SECTION: Foundation Documents │
│ (Larger volumes on central pedestal) │
│ │
│ Search: Speak a topic → Books glow that match │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Best For: Users who love discovery, exploration, and reward.
Ghost to Solid Transition
In ALL three entry points:
| State | Visual | Interaction |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Translucent avatar | View only, cannot touch |
| Solid | Full color avatar | Full interaction |
Transition Animation:
- User attempts to interact
- Prompt: “To touch, you must become real. Join?”
- If yes → Avatar solidifies, color fills in, feet touch ground
- If no → Continue viewing as ghost
Technical Implementation
WebGL / Three.js
| Component | Library | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Engine | Three.js | Cross-platform |
| Physics | Cannon.js | Collision, gravity |
| Avatars | ReadyPlayerMe | Customizable |
| Voice | Web Audio API | Spatial audio |
Performance Tiers
| Tier | Quality | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2D fallback | Older devices |
| Medium | Simple 3D | Standard devices |
| High | Full immersion | Gaming PCs / VR |
VR Support
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Oculus Quest | Future |
| SteamVR | Future |
| WebXR | Primary target |
KISS 3-Tier for 3D Experience
Quick
Simple overhead map with clickable regions
Standard
Isometric 3D view, point-and-click navigation
Deep
Full immersive first-person experience
Related Documents
| Document | Connection |
|---|---|
| IP Ledger Foundation | Hall of Records content |
| Hexagon Senate Governance | Senate layout |
| Observatory Papers | Academic content |
| Ghost to Solid | Transition philosophy |
“Walk through what you’re about to join. See it before you commit.”
For the Keep.