Hi,
I am trying to get my current story idea into Dramatica Pro 4.
It comes up with a Main/Impact Signpost of Playing A Role which I am having difficulty imagining.
Does this mean both people are playing a role in this scene?
Kevin
Main/Impact Signpost of Playing A Role
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Re: Main/Impact Signpost of Playing A Role
The best way to think of the Main/Impact throughlines is as the Relationship throughline. So rather than focusing on the main character and impact characters, think about their relationship.
Playing a Role, i.e. Being, is a transitive condition or affectation. Therefore, this signpost (Act) is explores the relationship throughline in terms of role playing, or temporarily adopting a lifestyle.
For example, let's say the relationship is about two competitive siblings, and this act might be about "Playing Nice," or "Pretending to be a Married Couple," or "Trying to Pretend All is Well in the Relationship," or "Being Angry even if you don't really feel Angry," etc.
Playing a Role, i.e. Being, is a transitive condition or affectation. Therefore, this signpost (Act) is explores the relationship throughline in terms of role playing, or temporarily adopting a lifestyle.
For example, let's say the relationship is about two competitive siblings, and this act might be about "Playing Nice," or "Pretending to be a Married Couple," or "Trying to Pretend All is Well in the Relationship," or "Being Angry even if you don't really feel Angry," etc.
Re: Main/Impact Signpost of Playing A Role
Thanks Chris. I can see how that would fit now.
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