bmad-method 4.39.1 → 4.39.2

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  1. package/dist/agents/bmad-orchestrator.txt +0 -5
  2. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/teams/phaser-2d-nodejs-game-team.txt +0 -5
  3. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-unity-game-dev/teams/unity-2d-game-team.txt +0 -5
  4. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/beta-reader.txt +78 -47
  5. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.txt +7 -4
  6. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/character-psychologist.txt +67 -37
  7. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/dialog-specialist.txt +44 -17
  8. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/editor.txt +73 -49
  9. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/genre-specialist.txt +88 -47
  10. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/narrative-designer.txt +57 -28
  11. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/plot-architect.txt +38 -9
  12. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/world-builder.txt +79 -48
  13. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/teams/agent-team.txt +1211 -810
  14. package/dist/teams/team-all.txt +0 -5
  15. package/dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt +0 -5
  16. package/dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt +0 -5
  17. package/dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt +0 -5
  18. package/docs/versioning-and-releases.md +1 -1
  19. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/README.md +15 -1
  20. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agent-teams/agent-team.yaml +1 -1
  21. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/beta-reader.md +12 -11
  22. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.md +5 -2
  23. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/character-psychologist.md +12 -11
  24. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/cover-designer.md +3 -0
  25. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/dialog-specialist.md +12 -11
  26. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/editor.md +12 -11
  27. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/genre-specialist.md +13 -12
  28. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/narrative-designer.md +12 -11
  29. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/plot-architect.md +12 -11
  30. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/world-builder.md +12 -11
  31. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md +15 -10
  32. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/character-consistency-checklist.md +15 -10
  33. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/comedic-timing-checklist.md +15 -10
  34. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/cyberpunk-aesthetic-checklist.md +15 -10
  35. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ebook-formatting-checklist.md +14 -10
  36. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/epic-poetry-meter-checklist.md +15 -10
  37. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/fantasy-magic-system-checklist.md +15 -10
  38. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/foreshadowing-payoff-checklist.md +14 -9
  39. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/genre-tropes-checklist.md +14 -9
  40. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/historical-accuracy-checklist.md +15 -10
  41. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/horror-suspense-checklist.md +15 -10
  42. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md +17 -12
  43. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/line-edit-quality-checklist.md +15 -10
  44. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/marketing-copy-checklist.md +15 -10
  45. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/mystery-clue-trail-checklist.md +15 -10
  46. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/orbital-mechanics-checklist.md +15 -10
  47. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/plot-structure-checklist.md +10 -2
  48. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/publication-readiness-checklist.md +15 -10
  49. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/romance-emotional-beats-checklist.md +15 -10
  50. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scene-quality-checklist.md +15 -10
  51. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/scifi-technology-plausibility-checklist.md +14 -9
  52. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/sensitivity-representation-checklist.md +15 -10
  53. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/steampunk-gadget-checklist.md +15 -10
  54. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/thriller-pacing-stakes-checklist.md +15 -10
  55. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/timeline-continuity-checklist.md +15 -10
  56. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/world-building-continuity-checklist.md +15 -10
  57. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/checklists/ya-appropriateness-checklist.md +15 -10
  58. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/config.yaml +2 -2
  59. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/data/bmad-kb.md +11 -1
  60. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/data/story-structures.md +8 -1
  61. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/docs/brief.md +28 -1
  62. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md +1 -1
  63. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md +15 -10
  64. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-story-structure.md +12 -2
  65. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md +21 -16
  66. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/brainstorm-premise.md +15 -10
  67. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/build-world.md +16 -11
  68. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/character-depth-pass.md +14 -9
  69. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-doc.md +1 -1
  70. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-draft-section.md +17 -12
  71. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/critical-review.md +18 -13
  72. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/develop-character.md +16 -11
  73. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/execute-checklist.md +1 -8
  74. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-premise.md +15 -10
  75. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-synopsis.md +15 -10
  76. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md +15 -10
  77. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-brief.md +17 -12
  78. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md +18 -13
  79. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md +15 -10
  80. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md +17 -12
  81. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md +15 -10
  82. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md +16 -11
  83. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/publish-chapter.md +15 -10
  84. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md +14 -9
  85. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/select-next-arc.md +15 -10
  86. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md +12 -1
  87. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml +0 -1
  88. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/story-outline-tmpl.yaml +0 -1
  89. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/book-cover-design-workflow.md +105 -65
  90. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-greenfield-workflow.yaml +0 -3
  91. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-serial-workflow.yaml +0 -2
  92. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-snowflake-workflow.yaml +1 -2
  93. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-writing.yaml +0 -2
  94. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/screenplay-development.yaml +0 -2
  95. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/series-planning.yaml +0 -2
  96. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/short-story-creation.yaml +0 -2
  97. package/package.json +1 -1
  98. package/release_notes.md +21 -0
  99. package/tools/installer/bin/bmad.js +1 -1
  100. package/tools/installer/package.json +1 -1
  101. /package/{sync-version.sh → tools/sync-version.sh} +0 -0
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  Writers face numerous challenges in the modern creative landscape:
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  The BMad Creative Writing Expansion Pack provides a complete AI-augmented writing studio through:
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  - **Market Gap**: No solution combines structured methodology with specialized AI agents
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