When Storyforming with Narrato, you might see something pop-up called “Storyforming Neutrality Protocol.” What the heck is that?
Remember how the old Story Engine Settings had dropdown menus that kinda boxed you in? You select Universe for the OS Domain and suddenly you can’t choose the same thing for your MC Domain–why?? Or you pick “Stop” for the MC Growth and suddenly you’re down to just one choice. Then you’re stuck spending days diving deep into theory to figure out why. Well, that’s what this addresses.
As well as the tendency for the model to jump to conclusions (all Be-ers are Holistic, Steadfast characters are always “right”, etc).
The goal is simple: keep things neutral, open-ended, and totally reflective of your creative instincts. No assumptions, no hidden rules, no automatic logic dictating “this leads to that.”
Here’s what it does:
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All Options, All Equal: It lists every canonical narrative choice clearly, neutrally, and equally–no steering you toward specific outcomes.
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No Sneaky Assumptions: It explicitly avoids those automatic narrative constraints we’ve seen before (like limiting choices based on earlier selections).
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Relationships Make Meaning: It reminds us gently (because we sometimes forget) that the magic of storyforming comes from how your choices relate to each other, not from picking the “right” one alone.
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You’re in Control: You can freely select, mix, or ask the AI for deeper comparisons anytime, taking full advantage of its flexibility rather than fighting against rigid interfaces.
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Your Vision Comes First: If you want a recommendation, you explicitly ask and give clear criteria. Otherwise, the AI remains neutral, always respecting your creative choices first.
What’s really exciting is that AI allows you to explore narrative paths previously seen as “invalid” or unconventional. These unexpected combinations might unlock fresh, deeper story insights. With this built-in neutrality, your artistic freedom isn’t just preserved–it’s enhanced.
Now, you can always check in with Narrato to see if you have a valid Storyform so far. In fact, it may offer up that information itself unprompted. But it will always give you the opportunity to back out, try something different, and then refine until you get the story you want.
Bottom line: the Neutrality Protocol keeps you the writer in the driver’s seat, making AI a true storytelling partner rather than another set of rules to follow. Go ahead–try it yourself, explore freely and craft the story that feels authentically yours.
