Develop a Game Narrative Structure
Game narratives must account for player agency so design stories that feel personal regardless of player choices.
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Example Prompt
Help me develop the narrative structure for my [GENRE] game. The premise is [PREMISE] and themes include [THEMES]. The game structure is [LINEAR/BRANCHING/OPEN WORLD]. Create a story arc with act structure, major plot points and twists, how player actions affect the narrative, environmental storytelling opportunities, and ending options. The tone is [TONE] and target audience is [AUDIENCE]. Consider [HOURS] hours of gameplay.
Pro Tip
Write your ending first and work backward so every story element builds toward a satisfying conclusion.
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