How do I create a Scene?

Setup Process

• Genre — pick a primary genre (fantasy, mystery, romance, sci-fi, horror, etc.)
• Setting — describe the location, time period, and world details
• Tone — set the overall mood (lighthearted, dark, dramatic, comedic, tense)
• Backstory — write the narrative context that sets up the scene for the player
• Characters — assign up to 20 characters and define each one's role in the scene
• Opening — write the initial narrative text the player sees when they start

Writing a Good Scene

• Set stakes — give the player something to care about from the opening paragraph
• Define relationships — specify how characters relate to each other and to the player
• Leave room for agency — do not script every outcome. Let the AI and the player drive the story
• Use sensory details — describe what the player sees, hears, and feels in the environment

Saving and Publishing