Hello all,
I originally posted this question in the “Theory” section of this site. Not quite sure how that happened.
I think since this is a question that is perplexing me, I might be better served to put this in the “Question” section. Admins, please feel free to delete my other topic in the “Theory” section if this poses any sort of problem.
Anyhow…
I was a longtime member of the old (and now defunct) Dramatica Mailing List, an email discussion group. I can’t believe it took me so long to find this community. I simply didn’t know it existed until I started watching the Dramatica Users Group Story Analysis videos @jhull posts to his YouTube channel.
I see a few very familiar names. I’m Rod Jones, by the way. Nice to see you all again!
After all these years with Dramatica, I still struggle with the relationship between the MC Approach and the Story Driver. I think my confusion is largely due to sporadic use of the software and several different periods in my life when I spent years away from Dramatica or even thinking about it/studying it.
I find myself confused with the notion that a Do-er MC is uncomfortable in a Decision story, or that a Be-er is uncomfortable in an Action story. Presumably, in a Decision story, decisions precipitate/drive/force actions… I’m finding it difficult to see why a Do-er would be uncomfortable in a story where Actions are being forced. Since Actions are a Do-er’s forte, why would he be uncomfortable having to act? In the polar opposite situation, why would a Be-er have qualms about making decisions?
Does the discomfort arise from a Do-er or Be-er feeling forced into something rather than being able to make their own choice?
It’s great to be here and see some friendly faces again… Any help would be appreciated!
Rod