The Signal Processing Fault
Leviticus: If you view corporate communication as a data transfer protocol—which it is—then the primary source of friction for autistic players is the Subtext Noise. Neurotypical NPCs spend 60% of their metabolic energy processing hidden social intent, while we spend 100% of our energy trying to find the actual data. It’s not rocket appliances; it’s a bandwidth mismatch.
To survive the simulation, you have to stop trying to “be a better communicator” by their rules. Instead, you need to implement a Translation Protocol. You translate your high-fidelity signal into a format that the corporate OS can actually parse.
1. The Direct Signal Protocol
Leviticus: We do not use fluff. We do not use “social lubrication.” We use direct data transfers.
- The ‘Bottom-Up’ Reveal: When giving an update, start with the micro-details and then provide the macro-conclusion. But tell them you’re doing it. “I’m going to give you the technical breakdown first, so we have the data for the final decision.”
- The Zero-Ambiguity Rule: Never assume they understood your intent. If you say “I’ll handle it,” they might think you mean “next week.” You mean “in 15 minutes.” Say the 15 minutes.
- The ‘Ricky-ism’ Filter: Keep the subtle humor for the mosh pits and the DJ sets. In the office, your humor should be as dry as the data. Unless you’re at 90% battery, then a subtle “worst-case Ontario” can help test the signal quality of your coworkers.
2. The Corporate Script Pack
Leviticus: Use a series of pre-fabricated scripts to handle the most common logic gates.
- The Request for Clarity: “I need this requirement in a high-fidelity format (email) to ensure the hardware implementation matches your expectations.”
- The Social Boundary: “I have a limited metabolic budget for meetings today; can we handle this via the Slack interface?”
- The Direct Reject: “That task is statistically insignificant compared to the current project goals. I am deprioritizing it.”
3. Simulation Theory: Managing the NPCs
Leviticus: You are the player character. The people around you are often just running pre-programmed social loops. Don’t take it personally when they fail to parse your signal. It’s a hardware limitation on their end.
- Mirroring is a Resource Drain: Don’t try to mirror their social noise. It wastes your power. Stay at your own frequency and let them adjust to you.
- The Alchemist Pivot: Can you transmute your directness into a “Leadership Trait”? “I’m known for zero-fluff, high-speed project delivery.” Turn the bug into a feature.
4. The Final Signal
Leviticus: Workplace communication isn’t a heart-to-heart. It’s a transaction. Get to the point or get out of the way.
If the simulation continues to throw errors, it’s not because you’re broken. it’s because the simulation is running on outdated software. You are the upgrade.
Communication Data:
- Signal Fidelity: 100% (Direct).
- NPC Parsing Rate: 40-60%.
- Transmutation Success: High (if framed as a feature).