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Originally Posted by teh603
Freaking great. More of the pseudo- science of writing to distract people from the artistry of writing.
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I don't see how you can call it pseudo-science to make a point of listing the basic elements you need to have a functional plot.
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Stasis - The hero's world is perfect
Trigger - Something happens to disrupt things.
The quest - Search for way to return to harmony.
Surprise - Most of the events that fill out the story
Critical choice - Character decides to keep going/give up
Climax - Where the hero (though apparently out gunned) has to face the villain.
Reversal - Villain's apparent victory becomes hero's triumph
Resolution - What happens after the hero wins.
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I think it makes a good check list to make sure that you haven't forgotten any key details.