Act Template

using this template:

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[Act #] Scene [#] | “Scene Title”
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Dramatic Purpose
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Brief overview of what this scene accomplishes in the story and gameplay flow.
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Define emotional tone (panic, calm, discovery, dread).
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Identify immediate narrative or character goal.
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Specify any mechanical or tutorial purpose.
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Scene Flow Breakdown
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Each scene is divided into **beats**beats, which are self‑contained moments of action, emotion, or transition.
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Use as many beats as the pacing requires (sometimes one sustained beat, sometimes three to five).
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Each beat should mark a change in objective, tone, or control state.
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Keep every beat anchored in what the player *feels*feels and *does*does.
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Player is not voiced, they choose interaction options dialogue style
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Example Beat Template
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[Beat Title]**
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Camera / Gameplay:** Describe the player’s viewpoint, control state, and primary actions.
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**Audio:** List ambient sounds or musical cues tied to this moment.
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**Environmental Cues:** Lighting, motion, or visual storytelling that defines the space.
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**Objective / Task:** What the player is trying to accomplish in this beat.
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**Player Feedback:** Haptic, visual, or dialogue responses to success or delay.
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Dialogue (tone‑driven, minimally voiced):**
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Short sample lines or reference tone for interaction.
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A brief note on how tension evolves and when it transitions to the next moment.*
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Narrative Intent
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Explain why the scene exists in narrative terms.
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How it develops relationship dynamics.
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What theme or mystery it reinforces.
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What knowledge or tone shift the player carries forward.
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Mechanical Lessons Embedded
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Mechanic Introduced or Reinforced
Context in Scene
Emotional / Narrative Purpose



Example: Manual door override
Player re‑routes power under pressure
Teaches agency under crisis