# archived-technology **URL:** https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/archived-technology/10.md [Latest](https://discuss.dramatica.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.dramatica.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the archived-technology category](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/about-the-archived-technology-category/146)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0
This would be the place to search and out find all your answers regarding technology and its application to the Dramatica theory of story. This IS NOT a support forum for the software - if you’re having trouble with Dram… --- ## [Dramatica Pro Software Support](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-pro-software-support/3880)
**Author:** [@Daisy](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Daisy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-pro-software-support/3880 "2025-05-18T17:53:43Z")
Hello Does anyone know if the Dramatica Pro software is still being supported? I wanted to try it out, but I’m having technical problems with installing it, and I haven’t had a response to my support request for a few … --- ## [Dramatica Story Wizard Windows 11](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-story-wizard-windows-11/3952)
**Author:** [@Mary](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Mary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-story-wizard-windows-11/3952 "2025-02-10T20:44:50Z")
Trying to install Dramatics Story Wizard 2.0 on Windows 11. First step in the prcoess downloads ISScript.msi but then I get an error message says that the ISScript Engine on this macihine is too old so install aborts. A… --- ## [Ventura MacOs Virtualbox / Desktop](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ventura-macos-virtualbox-desktop/3800)
**Author:** [@didomachiatto](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/didomachiatto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/ventura-macos-virtualbox-desktop/3800 "2023-06-15T02:42:55Z")
I had to bite the bullet and upgrade my MacOs operating system to Ventura. Was hoping that the virtual desktop would work with it, but apparently there is a download issue. The download from the site: https://techsupport… --- ## [DRAMATICA Theme Browser drop-down lists, and MacOS Update?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-theme-browser-drop-down-lists-and-macos-update/2522)
**Author:** [@didomachiatto](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/didomachiatto)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-theme-browser-drop-down-lists-and-macos-update/2522 "2021-09-25T06:14:36Z")
On this, and on @jhull’s videos, I see a dropdown option on the Theme Browser. But my own does not have an option for making choices this way. I looked on Preferences and did not see an advanced option for turning… --- ## [Dramatica Pro and Windows 11](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-pro-and-windows-11/3685)
**Author:** [@Niandra](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Niandra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-pro-and-windows-11/3685 "2022-04-19T22:29:55Z")
Does anyone know if Dramatica Pro works on Windows 11? I’m worried that once I upgrade my computer I won’t be able to use the Dramatica software or with hiccups. Anyone using the software on Windows 11? Thanks! --- ## [Story Engine Difference Between Dramatica 5.3.1 and Subtxt](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/story-engine-difference-between-dramatica-5-3-1-and-subtxt/3623)
**Author:** [@JulieWasser](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/JulieWasser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/story-engine-difference-between-dramatica-5-3-1-and-subtxt/3623 "2022-01-05T22:58:12Z")
Hi, I’ve been using Dramatica for quite a few years now, and decided to give Subtxt a spin on an old story idea of mine. However, I’ve found that, for my particular choices, the two story engines don’t generate the same… --- ## [Purchasing Dramatica Pro PC in India](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/purchasing-dramatica-pro-pc-in-india/3583)
**Author:** [@thewinster](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/thewinster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/purchasing-dramatica-pro-pc-in-india/3583 "2021-10-05T21:54:36Z")
Hey guys, I have been trying endlessly since the last week to purchase Dramatica Pro from screenplay.com. However, the orders don’t go through, whether directly checked out or via paypal. There is nothing wrong with the… --- ## [Subtext websites](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subtext-websites/3414)
**Author:** [@whitepaws](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/whitepaws)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 12:14am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subtext-websites/3414 "2021-05-02T00:14:04Z")
Hi Subtext Users, I’m a little confused about how to get into Subtext. Are there two separate websites? One seems to be https://app.narrativefirst.com/login and the other is https://narrativefirst.com. However, I can o… --- ## [Credit Card Problems in Subtext](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/credit-card-problems-in-subtext/3252)
**Author:** [@geoff](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/geoff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/credit-card-problems-in-subtext/3252 "2020-12-26T23:47:46Z")
Has anyone had difficulty with credit card information in Subtext? I have tried many frustrating attempts, on both desktop and my iPhone. I know the card is good. I also tried my debit card. The field is one line long. … --- ## [Subscribing to Subtext](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subscribing-to-subtext/2985)
**Author:** [@Myster82](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Myster82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subscribing-to-subtext/2985 "2020-07-17T23:00:04Z")
Hello subtext users, I’ve been trying to subscribed to subtext since Tuesday but with no luck. I clicked on the below link - https://app.narrativefirst.com/register which asks you to select a plan, enter your log in d… --- ## [Different Storyforms](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/different-storyforms/3230)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/different-storyforms/3230 "2020-12-09T19:29:14Z")
Can someone help me out here :smile: Three Kings and As Good As It Gets have the same Storyform, yet the sequences of the subjective through lines are different. Main Character Resolve: Change Main Character Growth: S… --- ## [Examples of Sources of Conflicts](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/examples-of-sources-of-conflicts/3192)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/examples-of-sources-of-conflicts/3192 "2020-11-07T02:22:44Z")
Looking for some feedback on this new initiative throughout Subtext: Instead of just a block of text describing a Main Character’s rendezvous with a Storypoint (a Main Character Concern of Past here), I’m going to go… --- ## [StoryEggy - Crack that Story](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storyeggy-crack-that-story/3123)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storyeggy-crack-that-story/3123 "2020-10-24T20:31:52Z")
When you can leave your house again without fear of being struck down by his terrible swift sword (okay, you’re always gonna be afraid, but anyway), wouldn’t it be nice to have a little hand held story composer that let’… --- ## [Translating Dramatica](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/translating-dramatica/3029)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/translating-dramatica/3029 "2020-10-01T18:42:14Z")
I want to start translating Dramatica for other languages…but I’m not sure which one to start with first. As I only have three years of high school Spanish and a bit of Dothraki under my belt, I would need assistance in … --- ## [Update on the Dramatica upgrade for Mac](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/update-on-the-dramatica-upgrade-for-mac/2729)
**Author:** [@whitepaws](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/whitepaws)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/update-on-the-dramatica-upgrade-for-mac/2729 "2020-08-16T19:36:51Z")
Hi everyone, I got in touch with Write Brothers to ask about the Dramatica for Mac release date. I also expressed my concern about the lack of progress and the security ramifications of me holding back on the Catalina u… --- ## [Looking for Realplayer Replacement](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/looking-for-realplayer-replacement/3014)
**Author:** [@MrP](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MrP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/looking-for-realplayer-replacement/3014 "2020-07-28T16:25:26Z")
I am just returning to Dramatica Pro after a near decade hiatus, and find that RealPlayer is still as buggy and crash-prone as ever. I am running Windows 10 and have resolved the compatibility issues with Dramatica itse… --- ## [Upgrading Discuss Dramatica](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/upgrading-discuss-dramatica/2730)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/upgrading-discuss-dramatica/2730 "2020-07-05T14:49:11Z")
I’m going to upgrade this instance of Discuss Dramatica to the latest and greatest tomorrow Sunday, most likely towards the latter part of the day (Pacific time). If I do it right, you won’t notice a thing. If I don’t, … --- ## [Dramatica Story Expert and Russian](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-story-expert-and-russian/1087)
**Author:** [@chuntley](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/chuntley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-story-expert-and-russian/1087 "2020-01-05T21:39:01Z")
Has anyone ever successfully written in Cyrillic in Dramatica Story Expert? If so, what is the trick? --- ## [Dramatica for MacBook Air](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-for-macbook-air/2727)
**Author:** [@Jenya](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Jenya)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-for-macbook-air/2727 "2020-01-02T18:41:25Z")
Holiday Greetings! I am writing mostly on my MacBook Air. The Dramatica that I purchased a few years back is for PC, Windows. I tried to instal the trial software for Mac, but it’s doesn’t work on MacBook Air. Do you ha… --- ## [Dramatica Story Expert Update?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-story-expert-update/2720)
**Author:** [@ScriveningNerd](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/ScriveningNerd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 6:38am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-story-expert-update/2720 "2019-12-26T06:38:28Z")
They said October, it’s now nearing the New Year… is there any word on when DSE 64 will be released? I’d like to get back into my writing with it and using what I PAID for. --- ## [Dramatica.com Move](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-com-move/2714)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-com-move/2714 "2019-12-22T22:55:42Z")
I moved the official Dramatica.com site to a faster server. Let me know if you experience better performance accessing the different pages on the site. --- ## [Any thoughts on Storyweaver?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/any-thoughts-on-storyweaver/830)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/any-thoughts-on-storyweaver/830 "2019-12-21T13:48:34Z")
Anyone have any thoughts on Storyweaver and how best to use? In conjunction with Dramatica? Before finding a storyform, or after? Looks like a slightly different approach to Dramatica. Just curious what others have to… --- ## [Dramatica 5.3 in Mojave VM on Catalina](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-5-3-in-mojave-vm-on-catalina/2631)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-5-3-in-mojave-vm-on-catalina/2631 "2019-10-08T00:24:48Z")
It can be done, 'cause I just did it. --- ## [Fascinating Podcast on AI](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/fascinating-podcast-on-ai/2523)
**Author:** [@jassnip](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jassnip)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 7:36am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/fascinating-podcast-on-ai/2523 "2019-07-29T07:36:08Z")
I can’t recommend highly enough that everyone listen to this podcast on the future of publishing and AI Then come back here and we can discuss. Is there a place for Dramatica within this new tech? Well, less is there a… --- ## [Using Subtext Treatment feature](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/using-subtext-treatment-feature/2444)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/using-subtext-treatment-feature/2444 "2019-05-01T17:26:22Z")
Just went through and knocked out the treatment for my story. The Subtext Treatment editor is worth its weight in gold. Great work on this. I didn’t realize how well integrated the characters/groups/relationships editor… --- ## [Wishlist For New Outlining Program](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/wishlist-for-new-outlining-program/2417)
**Author:** [@geoff](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/geoff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/wishlist-for-new-outlining-program/2417 "2019-04-18T11:48:08Z")
Forgive me for adding this here instead of the Screenplay.com forum, which looks unseen since 2017. Outline 4D looks wonderful, full of features a screenwriter needs, except I am a Mac user. However, I have made a list … --- ## [Help finding Table of Scenes](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/help-finding-table-of-scenes/2359)
**Author:** [@rallen](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/rallen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/help-finding-table-of-scenes/2359 "2019-03-21T16:17:01Z")
Where is this Table of Scenes feature? I cannot find it in the program. --- ## [Rearranging Scenes in the Scene List (Win 10)](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/rearranging-scenes-in-the-scene-list-win-10/2293)
**Author:** [@lee-adelaide](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/lee-adelaide)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/rearranging-scenes-in-the-scene-list-win-10/2293 "2019-02-03T20:00:22Z")
G’day from Australia. Newbie question. I’m attempting to re-order the Scenes in my Scenes List, as per the instructions in the Level Three StoryGuide (V4.0 build 8 of Dramatica Pro). But when I move a Scene from one pa… --- ## [Deep Theory Dive](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/deep-theory-dive/2243)
**Author:** [@AiJo](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/AiJo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/deep-theory-dive/2243 "2018-12-31T03:19:43Z")
So before I put in the inordinate time it’s going to take to crack the story engine theory, I thought that it would really nice if I could find the answer here. I am aware that going by the numbers defeats the purpose an… [Next page](https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/archived-technology/10.md?page=1)