Overview
Authoritarian is one of 18 traits in inZOI. It belongs to the Honest and Bold pair alongside Leader. Traits are chosen during character creation and cannot be changed afterward. The single trait shapes how the Zoi behaves autonomously, which emotions they lean toward, how quickly their needs decay, and how they interact with other Zois.
The trait system draws from the Enneagram of Personality framework. The Honest and Bold pair maps to Enneagram Type 8 (Challenger), with Authoritarian and Leader representing two distinct expressions of the same core type.
Quick Reference
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Category | Honest and Bold |
Keywords | Confident, Daring, Dominant, Impulsive, Aggressive, Extroverted |
Gauge Effect | Sentimental feeling lasts shorter |
Frequent Emotion | annoyed |
Social Tendency | Enjoys business discussions |
Relationship Strength | Builds business relationships easily |
Personality
Authoritarians desire to become stronger and value power and control. They assert their opinions forcefully and make decisions quickly. They are frequently Annoyed, experience shorter sentimental periods, and struggle to build non-business relationships. They dislike criticism. While charismatic in leadership contexts, their aggressive and impulsive nature creates friction in social situations.
Keywords
Confident, Daring, Dominant, Impulsive, Aggressive, Extroverted
Keywords define the core personality tendencies. They influence autonomous behavior, conversation topics, and how other Zois perceive and react to the Authoritarian.
Values
Each trait starts with four associated Values that the Zoi is predisposed toward. Values range from 0 to 100 and develop through gameplay. At 60 or more points, a Value becomes influential and unlocks special interactions and Urges.
Value | Description |
|---|---|
Accomplishment | Strives to prove abilities and achieve personal success. |
Autonomy | Values independent thinking, actions, and personal freedom. |
Pleasure | Pursues instant satisfaction and sensory enjoyment. |
Authority | Enjoys social recognition, respect, and influence over others. |
Emotional Tendencies
Traits influence which emotions a Zoi experiences most often and how long certain emotions persist.
Type | Emotion | Effect |
|---|---|---|
Frequently felt | Annoyed | This emotion appears more often than for other traits. |
Shortened emotion | Sentimentality fades quickly | This emotion fades faster than normal. |
The Annoyed emotion slows Instrument and Housework skill growth and causes the Fun gauge to decrease rapidly.
Need Effects
This trait does not have a documented effect on any specific need gauge decay rate.
Social Behavior
Aspect | Behavior |
|---|---|
Conversation | Enjoys conversation and business discussions, but the forceful communication style can strain relationships. |
Relationship building | Struggles to build non-business relationships. Business discussions are the primary bonding method. |
Social tendency | Values power and dominance. Strongly asserts opinions and makes decisions quickly. Gets angry when things do not go their way. Dislikes criticism and can respond aggressively to perceived slights. |
Recommended Desired Lives
The following Desired Lives pair well with the Authoritarian trait because their recommended traits and Values overlap:
Desired Life | Why It Fits |
|---|---|
Authoritarian's Autonomy and Pleasure values support a life lived on their own terms. |
Gameplay Strategy
The Authoritarian is considered one of the more challenging traits. The frequently Annoyed emotion slows Instrument and Housework skill growth and causes the Fun gauge to decrease rapidly. Poor relationship compatibility across the board means building friendships and romance requires significantly more effort. The trait works best for gameplay focused on career dominance and criminal paths, where the aggressive personality is an asset rather than a liability. Pair with the Criminal Careers for thematic alignment, or focus on solo income paths that do not require social networks.
Tips
The frequently Annoyed emotion drains the Fun gauge faster. Keep entertainment options available at home (TV, games, instruments) to counteract this.
Focus on business relationships. Authoritarians build these naturally and struggle with personal bonds.
Consider criminal career paths where the aggressive personality fits the role thematically and mechanically.
Avoid pairing Authoritarians with Zois who have sensitive traits like Dreamer or Volunteer. The personality clash slows relationship building significantly.
Use the shortened Sentimentality to your advantage: the Zoi recovers from emotional setbacks quickly and refocuses on goals.