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Report Title:

Viva Project Character Cards: A Framework for Dynamic Role-Play and Experiential Learning Project Code: VIVA-CC-2025 Date: April 13, 2026 Author: Curriculum & Design Team Status: Final – Operational Ready

Viva Project Character Cards

Teachers using project-based learning have adopted for historical role-play. Students create cards for figures like Cleopatra or Einstein, then “battle” or “debate” using only the information on their cards. This reinforces empathy and historical context. Viva Project Character Cards

Real-World Applications of Viva Project Character Cards

OpenViva

The Viva Project community is the primary source for new content. Because the original developer, Sir Hal, discontinued official updates in 2022, the project is now maintained by the community under the banner. Report Title: Viva Project Character Cards: A Framework

1. Never say "No." Instead, say "That will cost you 2 Willpower. Do you proceed?"
2. The Three-Question Rule: At any stalemate, ask the group:
   • Whose Deep Lie contradicts the other’s truth?
   • Can one character’s Quirk trigger another’s Surface Wound?
   • Do their Stakes overlap or compete?

   ✅ Step-by-Step Setup

   • Overloading Cards: A single card should contain no more than three bullet points. If you need more, split the concept into two cards.
   • Static Villains: Ensure your antagonist also gets an Arc Card. A villain who doesn’t change is a cartoon.
   • Forgetting the “Viva” (Life): Don’t let the card system become a cage. If a character wants to act “off-card” in a way that feels true, let them. The cards serve the story, not the other way around.