# Uncategorized **URL:** https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=2 [Latest](https://discuss.dramatica.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.dramatica.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Where does Denouement appear in a Storyform?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/where-does-denouement-appear-in-a-storyform/3444)
**Author:** [@didomachiatto](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/didomachiatto)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/where-does-denouement-appear-in-a-storyform/3444 "2021-05-21T19:47:38Z")
According to Dramatica Theory, is the denouement the finishing up of the signposts that happen after the OS “Current” turns to “Outcome”? In other words (the following in any order) OS P, R MC P, R IC P, R, C RS P, … --- ## [StoryGrid’s lack of proper research](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storygrid-s-lack-of-proper-research/3435)
**Author:** [@jassnip](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jassnip)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storygrid-s-lack-of-proper-research/3435 "2021-05-21T04:07:35Z")
Quotes from SG “This level beneath Genre…” Beneath are these “foundational elements” “When I started to do some research to see if anyone else in the Narrative theory universe had explored what’s beneath genre, I coul… --- ## [Psychology situation vs universe situation](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/psychology-situation-vs-universe-situation/3439)
**Author:** [@GGreen](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GGreen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/psychology-situation-vs-universe-situation/3439 "2021-05-15T13:35:43Z")
Hi everyone, Trying to get my head around how an issue of situation under psychology (described as practical considerations of the environment, how things stand rationally) is different from a domain of universe (define… --- ## [Space and Time Thinking](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/space-and-time-thinking/3438)
**Author:** [@geoff](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/geoff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/space-and-time-thinking/3438 "2021-05-14T17:26:08Z")
I’ve read in Jim Hull’s articles about holistic thinkers using a time-based mind and linear thinkers using a space-based mind. The effect is in reverse. The linear mindset has a time perspective while holistic thinkers h… --- ## [Dramatica Users Group Analysis Of Tenet](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-users-group-analysis-of-tenet/3420)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-users-group-analysis-of-tenet/3420 "2021-05-12T16:12:00Z")
Which I’m sure will go super smoothly from beginning to end :laughing: (or is it end to beginning to middle to end to beginning to end?) Jim Hull is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Dramatica Users Grou… --- ## [Hello - that's all](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/hello-thats-all/3430)
**Author:** [@Seener](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Seener)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/hello-thats-all/3430 "2021-05-10T16:56:31Z")
Hello all Dramatica fans, believers ;), pros and wannabes (including myself in this category). That’s my first time here but not the first time with Dramatica theory. I’ve spent more than ten years studying it… and I s… --- ## [Story Goal, Plot progression, and a Throughline concern/issue/problem](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/story-goal-plot-progression-and-a-throughline-concern-issue-problem/3406)
**Author:** [@Jeri](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Jeri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/story-goal-plot-progression-and-a-throughline-concern-issue-problem/3406 "2021-04-26T11:55:31Z")
Hi, I’m having trouble understanding the Concern level, as the same selection pops up in three different “areas”. As it appears as Story Goal, it’s a certain Signpost in a Throughline in the plot, and it’s a quad selec… --- ## [Odd Movies That Tickle Your Brain Or Messed You Up](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/odd-movies-that-tickle-your-brain-or-messed-you-up/1518)
**Author:** [@museful](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/museful)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/odd-movies-that-tickle-your-brain-or-messed-you-up/1518 "2021-04-20T15:27:52Z")
There are a few movies that I would describe as odd (unusual). I looked for them both on the website, but I saw that the first two were not analyzed as of yet: Two Girls and a Guy The best way I can describe this movie… --- ## [Call Me By Your Name: Dramatica Users Group](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/call-me-by-your-name-dramatica-users-group/3382)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/call-me-by-your-name-dramatica-users-group/3382 "2021-04-14T15:58:53Z")
Our monthly get-together starts this Tuesday at 7pm Pacific - Jim Hull is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Call Me By Your Name – Dramatica Users Group Time: Apr 13, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and … --- ## [Hard Distinguishing MC and OS](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/hard-distinguishing-mc-and-os/3388)
**Author:** [@geoff](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/geoff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 6:57am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/hard-distinguishing-mc-and-os/3388 "2021-04-12T06:57:07Z")
Hello, I’m asking you all for feedback. Listening to the Dramatica Users Group podcasts, I have heard Chris say a number of times that one should focus on the MC’s personal moments in order to figure out the points of … --- ## [Influence character](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/influence-character/3374)
**Author:** [@ADDABAD](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/ADDABAD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/influence-character/3374 "2021-04-03T16:57:42Z")
Can the Influence Character be the Antagonist? --- ## [Which problem quad for an excess of Loyalty?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/which-problem-quad-for-an-excess-of-loyalty/3357)
**Author:** [@nicodu](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/nicodu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/which-problem-quad-for-an-excess-of-loyalty/3357 "2021-03-12T20:22:11Z")
Hello, The title is self-explanatory. My MC is blinded because the truth which is right in front of his eyes contradicts his loyalty for someone he loves. The bigger is the evidence, the stronger he resists to accept i… --- ## [PSR and the problem-element and solution-element of a Througline](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/psr-and-the-problem-element-and-solution-element-of-a-througline/3310)
**Author:** [@Jeri](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Jeri)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/psr-and-the-problem-element-and-solution-element-of-a-througline/3310 "2021-02-09T16:27:47Z")
Hi, If I understand correctly then the Problem-element (or Source of Drive) of a Throughline is the source that moves the PSR’s forward. Question 1: Is this problem-element ONLY applicable for its own Throughline? Que… --- ## [POV and the Influence Character](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/pov-and-the-influence-character/3274)
**Author:** [@MaddyV](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MaddyV)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/pov-and-the-influence-character/3274 "2021-01-20T22:35:54Z")
In the case of a story where multiple points of view are used (already dicey perhaps, if wanting to stay true to the usage of Objective characters), do you think utilizing the IC’s point of view is a huge no-no? I admit … --- ## [Conflict Types and Moral Dilemmas](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/conflict-types-and-moral-dilemmas/3257)
**Author:** [@didomachiatto](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/didomachiatto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/conflict-types-and-moral-dilemmas/3257 "2020-12-29T21:34:36Z")
In light of our discussion on creating conflict within scenes, this resource I found today might be helpful for others who are trying to create those two points tension. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write… --- ## [Is a dilinequity a paradox?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/is-a-dilinequity-a-paradox/3232)
**Author:** [@GGreen](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/GGreen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/is-a-dilinequity-a-paradox/3232 "2020-12-12T19:37:58Z")
Enjoyed the invention of a new term in the writer’s room today “Dilinequity”. We are becoming a knowing parody of ourselves :smile: Afterwards I was playing around with incompatible truths inspired by the story, just to… --- ## [Justifications and the Circuits of Pain](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/justifications-and-the-circuits-of-pain/3214)
**Author:** [@bobRaskoph](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/bobRaskoph)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/justifications-and-the-circuits-of-pain/3214 "2020-11-25T19:13:44Z")
So maybe this is a bit out of left field, but yesterday I thought a lot about the examples given in the previous threads, the subtext notes and Jim’s articles. I needed some sort of “complete logic” to help me understand… --- ## [Justifications (can want need should)](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/justifications-can-want-need-should/3197)
**Author:** [@didomachiatto](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/didomachiatto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/justifications-can-want-need-should/3197 "2020-11-09T21:49:44Z")
Zero Level of Zen Knowledge Thought Ability Desire First Level of Justification Can Want Need Should from https://narrativefirst.com/articles/constructing-sources-of-conflict-for-your-story/, versus Is ther… --- ## [Subtext Subscribers Category](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subtext-subscribers-category/3131)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subtext-subscribers-category/3131 "2020-11-01T19:51:05Z")
Based on a suggestion from someone, I’ve gone ahead and created a separate category for Subtext Subscribers – to share ideas on how to best leverage the app and writing with Dramatica. Note that this is only for subscrib… --- ## [Dramatica French community?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-french-community/3147)
**Author:** [@nicodu](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/nicodu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/dramatica-french-community/3147 "2020-10-12T21:19:24Z")
Hello there, I am a new member of the community. I am French and I live near Paris. I would like to know if there is anybody there living in Paris or in France or in any French speaking country. I would be interested … --- ## [Every story has a solution?](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/every-story-has-a-solution/2953)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/every-story-has-a-solution/2953 "2020-07-02T19:47:59Z")
Who wants to break it to them that not all stories have a solution? --- ## [Storyform: Trilogies (and all multi-entry book & movie series)](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storyform-trilogies-and-all-multi-entry-book-movie-series/2923)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storyform-trilogies-and-all-multi-entry-book-movie-series/2923 "2020-06-19T19:51:30Z")
Questions about book series. The first book can be a story, as can each individual book, as can the series itself. I know the typical pattern for a trilogy is “change-steadfast-change”… that seems to add up to a STEADFA… --- ## [Storyform: full season TV](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storyform-full-season-tv/2922)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/storyform-full-season-tv/2922 "2020-06-18T01:27:41Z")
I have a question for people who have storyformed entire seasons of shows. The MC changes at the end of the pilot in both Jane the Virgin and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. First, When looking at the entire season, are you tre… --- ## [PSR Black Magic](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/psr-black-magic/2917)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/psr-black-magic/2917 "2020-06-16T06:53:27Z")
Just wanted to share one of those moments that makes you go wow. Or hmmmm. I recently wrote a pilot with @JonnyDramatica. After we were done, he pulled up the PSR and it was eerily spot on. We hadn’t looked at it once. … --- ## ["Positive" ghosts in Gattaca](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/positive-ghosts-in-gattaca/2910)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/positive-ghosts-in-gattaca/2910 "2020-06-13T04:33:14Z")
We frequently see “negative” ghosts: People who foreshadow a MC’s future if they do not change. I’m not sure this is under the same kind of umbrella, but the Gattaca Director is basically just a mirror the MC. Not who t… --- ## [Hero's Journey in the rear view mirror](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/heros-journey-in-the-rear-view-mirror/2902)
**Author:** [@MWollaeger](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/MWollaeger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/heros-journey-in-the-rear-view-mirror/2902 "2020-06-09T01:28:18Z")
Dramatica writers, now that you are versed in a better theory, what holes do you see in the Hero’s Journey? Among other things, I see: A lack of thematic design. It’s all plot. A weak impact character, poorly defined,… --- ## ["subjective story throughline report"](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subjective-story-throughline-report/2840)
**Author:** [@didomachiatto](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/didomachiatto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 8:16am UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/subjective-story-throughline-report/2840 "2020-05-07T08:16:42Z")
A bit puzzled about the Dramatica software “subjective story throughline report,” which only discusses the MC and IC at odds with each other, not mentioning any of the Subjective Story Throughline storypoints. Is this a… --- ## [Movies that feel like they were written with Dramatica](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/movies-that-feel-like-they-were-written-with-dramatica/2850)
**Author:** [@Bdog](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/Bdog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/movies-that-feel-like-they-were-written-with-dramatica/2850 "2020-05-01T13:03:35Z")
Hi Everyone, I am new here to the user group but I have gone through all of the user group podcasts. What I find interesting is that there are some movies with storyforms that fit so perfectly they feel like the write… --- ## [Coincidence? I think not](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/coincidence-i-think-not/2750)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/coincidence-i-think-not/2750 "2020-01-26T19:40:54Z")
This is too funny not to share… This is what happened when I published this week’s Writers Room class: The question is: did I accidentally enter the wrong video ID? OR is this guy explaining Knowledge, Thought, Abi… --- ## [The Story Structure of Tangled: The Animated Series](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-story-structure-of-tangled-the-animated-series/1428)
**Author:** [@jhull](https://discuss.dramatica.com/u/jhull)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://discuss.dramatica.com/t/the-story-structure-of-tangled-the-animated-series/1428 "2020-01-18T19:41:39Z")
The Story Structure of Tangled: The Series As some of you know, I worked as a story consultant on the Disney channel’s animated series Tangled: Before Ever After. The work involved listening to the various ideas for char… [Previous page](https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1) [Next page](https://discuss.dramatica.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=3)