# Uncategorized **URL:** https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://discuss.dramatica.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.dramatica.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the Dramatica Narrative Platform!](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/welcome-to-the-dramatica-narrative-platform/6)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/welcome-to-the-dramatica-narrative-platform/6 "2014-06-28T18:53:54Z")
Welcome to the Dramatica Narrative Platform Community! This is your dedicated space to explore, discuss, and master Dramatica story theory and its evolving integration with AI-driven storytelling. Whether you’re seeking… --- ## [Build 75 - Narrova Live/Voice](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/build-75-narrova-live-voice/4378)
**Author:** [@SwiftCrisis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/SwiftCrisis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/build-75-narrova-live-voice/4378 "2026-10-23T01:42:12Z")
I was playing around with Narrova Live and it’s pretty slick, my five minutes felt like it just flew by. No problems using it in the app. One thing I didn’t like (and this is probably a function of Narrova Live and not t… --- ## [Worldbuilding optimalisation for Narrova](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/worldbuilding-optimalisation-for-narrova/4282)
**Author:** [@Alison](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Alison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/worldbuilding-optimalisation-for-narrova/4282 "2026-06-05T04:18:08Z")
I am working really hard to optimalize my codices (world lore etc) for Narrova. Intended use-case: developing spin-offs/new installments in Subtxt/Narrova for an existing story world. (i.e. when letting Narrova ply it’s… --- ## [A Unified Theory of Narrative Engagement to bridge the Arts & Sciences using Dramatica and Neuroscience](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/a-unified-theory-of-narrative-engagement-to-bridge-the-arts-sciences-using-dramatica-and-neuroscience/4295)
**Author:** [@JBarker](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/JBarker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/a-unified-theory-of-narrative-engagement-to-bridge-the-arts-sciences-using-dramatica-and-neuroscience/4295 "2026-05-15T09:51:31Z")
My first new topic in a long time. Incidentally, my last message to Jim H. here, dating back to 2016, and post — around 2021 — dealt with the same topics. This theory came into being recursively, after adapting one of… --- ## [Simple dictionary assist](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/simple-dictionary-assist/4280)
**Author:** [@Seener](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Seener)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/simple-dictionary-assist/4280 "2026-04-12T01:08:00Z")
Hello, I just created simple Dramatica HTML tool. \[Link removed\] It is based on Dramatica Dictionary available online. What I did is just a simple search engine. And another tool: \[Link removed\] You can upload here… --- ## [Claire Obscure: Expedition 33](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/claire-obscure-expedition-33/4243)
**Author:** [@Khodu](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Khodu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/claire-obscure-expedition-33/4243 "2026-01-22T21:49:57Z")
This is a complete story for sure (GAS chock full of MAMs everywhere). I got this game shortly after it bagged all the awards from last years VGAs. The story, characters, music….everything is top notch. The story while… --- ## [Pluribus Storyform](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/pluribus-storyform/4198)
**Author:** [@kf27](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/kf27)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/pluribus-storyform/4198 "2026-01-02T19:30:02Z")
Is anyone watching Pluribus? It seems like a very interesting story, starting right from the Pilot. We don’t know much about the Storyform yet, but so far, I think it points towards GAS. My current guesses are: OS Co… --- ## [Using Narrova on a Personal Problem](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/using-narrova-on-a-personal-problem/4220)
**Author:** [@wednesdaymac](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/wednesdaymac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/using-narrova-on-a-personal-problem/4220 "2025-12-14T20:24:44Z")
I remember \[maybe Jim?\] mentioning in another thread that they’d been using Narrova to work on a personal problem or issue and were amazed with the results/advice they got. What prompt would you use, and what Narrative … --- ## [Narrova signpost/progression/event model](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/narrova-signpost-progression-event-model/4176)
**Author:** [@mlucas](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/mlucas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/narrova-signpost-progression-event-model/4176 "2025-10-12T22:24:27Z")
Hi @jhull , just wondering if you can talk about the model used in Narrova for signposts/progressions/events. It seems to differ from Subxt. Thanks! --- ## [Classical Physics vs Quantum Mechanics and QFT used as Basis for Dramatica Theory Part 2](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/classical-physics-vs-quantum-mechanics-and-qft-used-as-basis-for-dramatica-theory-part-2/4094)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 11:11pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/classical-physics-vs-quantum-mechanics-and-qft-used-as-basis-for-dramatica-theory-part-2/4094 "2025-08-25T23:11:11Z")
ok, so let’s take a step back. in quantum theory there is a currently a debate between the copenhagen interpretation (observer changes reality, waveform collapses resolving probabilistic superpositions into single posi… --- ## [Classical Physics vs Quantum Mechanics and QFT used as Basis for Dramatica Theory Part 1](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/classical-physics-vs-quantum-mechanics-and-qft-used-as-basis-for-dramatica-theory-part-1/4093)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/classical-physics-vs-quantum-mechanics-and-qft-used-as-basis-for-dramatica-theory-part-1/4093 "2025-08-25T17:04:50Z")
let’s start with this: --- ## [Melanie on Tinkerballs and Tubs of Water](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/melanie-on-tinkerballs-and-tubs-of-water/4095)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/melanie-on-tinkerballs-and-tubs-of-water/4095 "2025-08-24T16:57:28Z")
I thought this was a very useful way to think about subject matter vs storyform, and how it works across a tv series or multiple books. ===================== In other writings I describe how the term “narrative space” … --- ## [GPT-5 reception is not that great](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/gpt-5-reception-is-not-that-great/4056)
**Author:** [@GetSchwifty](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GetSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/gpt-5-reception-is-not-that-great/4056 "2025-08-12T20:02:07Z")
I wouldn’t be too hasty about getting GPT-5 into Navarro. What I’m reading is not good. I’m not going to waste time posting a lot of it here, people can look it up. At least, I hope users can get a choice of models. Per… --- ## [Narrato-Narrova, Tomato-Tamoto?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/narrato-narrova-tomato-tamoto/4034)
**Author:** [@Gregor](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Gregor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/narrato-narrova-tomato-tamoto/4034 "2025-08-04T22:36:17Z")
Which is it? And why the change? --- ## [Dramatica Theory vs Software - Class Selection](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-theory-vs-software-class-selection/4032)
**Author:** [@JCSL](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/JCSL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-theory-vs-software-class-selection/4032 "2025-07-26T21:22:07Z")
Hello, I have struggled for days with this issue and I wonder if anyone can help me. In Dramatica theory, there is no formal written rule stating that IC and MC must occupy diagonally opposite squares in the Class quad,… --- ## [Livestream: Love Under Surveillance](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/livestream-love-under-surveillance/4017)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/livestream-love-under-surveillance/4017 "2025-07-17T22:58:05Z")
Join me tomorrow, Thursday, at 2pm Pacific, as I kick off the creation of a brand-new television series titled “Love Under Surveillance.” I’ll be starting completely from scratch—showing you exactly how Narrato can h… --- ## [Character traits](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/character-traits/3960)
**Author:** [@Prish](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Prish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/character-traits/3960 "2025-05-09T18:03:58Z")
What is a good example of a character with kindness and common sense?" Where would it show up in analysis? --- ## [A Complete Unknown - Dramatica Users Group Meeting](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/a-complete-unknown-dramatica-users-group-meeting/3959)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/a-complete-unknown-dramatica-users-group-meeting/3959 "2025-04-14T14:35:55Z")
Tonight, we’re going over “A Complete Unknown” - all are welcome: A Complete Unknown - DUG --- ## [Anyone had storyweaver](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/anyone-had-storyweaver/3942)
**Author:** [@Eli](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Eli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/anyone-had-storyweaver/3942 "2024-12-20T11:06:09Z")
Does anyone have storyweaver…its not longer up --- ## [Oldboy - Dramatica Users Group Analysis](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/oldboy-dramatica-users-group-analysis/3925)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/oldboy-dramatica-users-group-analysis/3925 "2024-08-07T00:52:03Z")
All the details here: Oldboy - Dramatica Users Group Analysis - all welcome. --- ## [Tips on teasing out the relationship TL](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/tips-on-teasing-out-the-relationship-tl/3908)
**Author:** [@VIlle](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/VIlle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/tips-on-teasing-out-the-relationship-tl/3908 "2024-06-03T02:51:38Z")
I’ve got good momentum with a script of mine dealing with the conflicting agendas of several film professionals regarding the final cut of a late star’s last film. The OS is very well defined in Wisdom vs. Enlightenment;… --- ## [Dramatica User Group Transcripts](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-user-group-transcripts/3890)
**Author:** [@Daisy](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Daisy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-user-group-transcripts/3890 "2024-04-21T07:48:23Z")
Hello Has anyone created transcripts of the Dramatica Users Group recordings? I find the Dramatica Users Group discussions’ content very useful, but I’d rather read it. Daisy --- ## [Examples of Memory?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/examples-of-memory/3874)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/examples-of-memory/3874 "2024-02-08T21:05:35Z")
By chance, can anyone point to examples of Memory in either Zootopia or 12 Angry Men? Or in any popular (better chance that i’ve seen it) film that doesn’t seem to have any explicit memories or flashbacks? PS, the 12 A… --- ## [Appraisal vs Re-apprical and Acceptance vs Non-acceptance/Rejection](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/appraisal-vs-re-apprical-and-acceptance-vs-non-acceptance-rejection/3866)
**Author:** [@Jeri](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Jeri)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/appraisal-vs-re-apprical-and-acceptance-vs-non-acceptance-rejection/3866 "2024-01-11T20:55:08Z")
Hi, I’m trying to find the PROBLEM and SOLUTION elements for my MC. The story is about a boy whose father died and now is grieving and has trouble with continuing with living. At the end of the story he accepts the de… --- ## [The Shawshank Redemption, PRCP/O and the PSR](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-shawshank-redemption-prcp-o-and-the-psr/3865)
**Author:** [@Jeri](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Jeri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-shawshank-redemption-prcp-o-and-the-psr/3865 "2024-01-03T17:56:03Z")
Hi, I’m reading Jim’s article of “Writing your first act with confidence” (Writing Your First Act with Confidence - Articles - Narrative First) at Narrative First. There Jim explains in detail the beats related to Subt… --- ## [Identifying KTAD in specific quads](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/identifying-ktad-in-specific-quads/3198)
**Author:** [@GGreen](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GGreen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/identifying-ktad-in-specific-quads/3198 "2023-12-15T08:31:20Z")
Hi there, I’m getting really interested in the PRCO and the idea that each scene has KTAD in it (thanks to the great class in subtext led by @jhull and @JohnDusenberry!) There are some quads I can’t figure out the KTAD… --- ## [Hinder in storyforming](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/hinder-in-storyforming/3850)
**Author:** [@Prish](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Prish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/hinder-in-storyforming/3850 "2023-12-10T19:29:55Z")
I decided to look through all the films analyzed to see how the storyforming used ‘hinder’ and share my thoughts. Recently, I was listening to a storyforming discussion and learned why I might not have liked some things… --- ## [Dual Classification](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dual-classification/3845)
**Author:** [@Molly](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Molly)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dual-classification/3845 "2023-11-04T09:58:13Z")
I don’t know why yet, but when I look at a story I am seeing two classes. For example: in the movie Soylent Green starring Charlton Heston I see the Situation class; the way life is in that story: a futuristic Sci-fi st… --- ## [Feeling Great on the Road to Finish!](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/feeling-great-on-the-road-to-finish/3847)
**Author:** [@Molly](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Molly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/feeling-great-on-the-road-to-finish/3847 "2023-11-03T12:46:12Z")
I just began entering my story in the program. I am so happy and fulfilled writing. This is my calling. How many people remember how great it felt to begin on the road to FINISH? :smiley: :sparkles:This is the First Dra… --- ## [New User Anxiety: Clarification Needed](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/new-user-anxiety-clarification-needed/3843)
**Author:** [@Molly](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Molly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/new-user-anxiety-clarification-needed/3843 "2023-10-31T14:31:07Z")
It seems as though if I am not careful, Dramatica can change my stories in light of the decisions that I make. Is it better not to start using the software with this first draft of my current novel until I finish studyin… [Next page](https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)