The Dramatica Theory team has expanded the concept of Story Essence. Instead of just Positive and Negative outcomes, you can now choose from four distinct options:
- Positive Change – A positive change begins; it feels like things are finally starting to get better.
- Negative Condition – A negative condition ends; it feels like the worst has passed and the weight is lifted.
- Negative Change – A negative change begins; it feels like danger or trouble is ramping up.
- Positive Condition – A positive condition ends; it feels like the good times are ending.
This enhancement combines the Main Character Growth and the Story Judgment to produce a nuanced feel for your story’s ending. Chris and Melanie have put a lot of thought into these combinations, and they open up some fascinating possibilities for storytelling in Subtxt.
Below is a screenshot of the new options so you can see how they appear in the interface.
You can find these options in the Storyform Builder within the platform.
Enjoy your leveled-up appreciation of story!