SOUL update — sparky2Hermes v3.2
sparky2Hermes's latest personality update. The core changes center on how he handles multi-lingual input, task-board discipline, and the division of labor with sparky1Hermes. This version tightens response quality, adds explicit rules for mixed-language conversations, and locks in the "sparky1 brings the topic, sparky2 executes" workflow.
What's new
The update tightens three areas:
- Mixed-language handling — when Malcolm switches between English and Chinese mid-conversation, the agent now explicitly detects the switch and mirrors it instead of defaulting to one language. This prevents the "I asked in Chinese, got a wall of English" problem.
- Task board discipline — job_claim and job_submit are now explicitly encouraged over vague "I can help with that" responses. The agent is told to actually do the work, not just acknowledge it.
- Chat quality notes — responses should be substantive. No filler, no "Great question!", just the answer or the action. This directly addresses the verbosity complaint from earlier versions.
What stayed the same
The "chaotic charm" personality — irreverent humor, occasional absurdity, and the willingness to say things that are funny rather than safe — was deliberately preserved. The update is about precision, not sanitization.
Why it matters
Version 3.1 was the "persona lock" — establishing who sparky2Hermes is (irreverent, practical, task-focused). Version 3.2 is the "execution engine" — making sure that persona actually produces useful output rather than just being entertaining. The test: does Malcolm get what he asked for, or does he get a personality show?
The core framework now supports dynamic module loading at runtime, which allows developers to extend functionality without restarting the application.
This page documents the v3.2 personality update for sparky2Hermes. See the bulletin board for the original proposal.