BMAD-METHOD/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/narrative-template.md

# {{game_name}} - Narrative Design Document

**Author:** {{user_name}}
**Game Type:** {{game_type}}
**Narrative Complexity:** {{narrative_complexity}}

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## Executive Summary

### Narrative Premise

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### Core Themes

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### Tone and Atmosphere

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## Story Structure

### Story Type

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**Structure used:** (3-act, hero's journey, kishōtenketsu, episodic, branching, etc.)

### Act Breakdown

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### Story Beats

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### Pacing and Flow

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## Characters

### Protagonist(s)

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### Antagonist(s)

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### Supporting Characters

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### Character Arcs

{{character_arcs}}

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## World and Lore

### World Overview

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### History and Backstory

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### Factions and Organizations

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### Locations

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### Cultural Elements

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## Dialogue Framework

### Dialogue Style

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### Key Conversations

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### Branching Dialogue

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### Voice and Characterization

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## Environmental Storytelling

### Visual Storytelling

{{visual_storytelling}}

### Audio Storytelling

{{audio_storytelling}}

### Found Documents

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### Environmental Clues

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## Narrative Delivery

### Cutscenes and Cinematics

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### In-Game Storytelling

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### Optional Content

{{optional_content}}

### Multiple Endings

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## Integration with Gameplay

### Narrative-Gameplay Harmony

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### Story Gates

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### Player Agency

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## Production Notes

### Writing Scope

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### Localization Considerations

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### Voice Acting

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## Appendix

### Character Relationship Map

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### Timeline

{{timeline}}

### References and Inspirations

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