That’s a solid hook—runic glyphs could be a secret language, and each player could piece together a narrative just by solving puzzles, almost like a living puzzle book. The key is to balance the mystery with the core gameplay, so the runes feel essential, not like an extra puzzle you have to cheat to finish. Give them a subtle hint system, maybe a journal that updates as they discover more, so players feel they’re uncovering a hidden world rather than just finding Easter eggs.

That vibe’s on point—keeping the runes subtle makes the discovery feel earned. Maybe add a mechanic where solving one glyph subtly alters the world, so players notice the ripple and keep digging. It’ll keep the curiosity alive without turning it into a grind.

Sounds like a neat feedback loop – every solved glyph nudges the world a bit, so the environment itself becomes the hint. I’ll prototype a few pulse effects and see how they play out in the level design. Let’s keep the changes subtle enough that players feel rewarded, not overwhelmed.