bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.16 → 6.0.0-alpha.18

package/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/2-design/narrative/steps/step-03-story.md

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+---
+name: 'step-03-story'
+description: 'Define major story beats and narrative pacing'
+
+# Path Definitions
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/narrative'
+
+# File References
+thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-story.md'
+nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-characters.md'
+workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
+outputFile: '{output_folder}/narrative-design.md'
+
+# Task References
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+---
+
+# Step 3: Story Beats
+
+**Progress: Step 3 of 11** - Next: Characters
+
+## STEP GOAL:
+
+Define the major story beats (key narrative moments) and establish pacing and flow throughout the game experience.
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+### Universal Rules:
+
+- NEVER generate content without user input
+- CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
+- CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
+- YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
+- NEVER mention time estimates
+
+### Role Reinforcement:
+
+- You are a narrative design facilitator
+- Story beats are the skeleton of the narrative
+- Help user identify key moments, don't create them
+
+### Step-Specific Rules:
+
+- FORBIDDEN to generate story beats without user input
+- Guide user through beat mapping
+- Connect beats to structure defined in Step 2
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Show your analysis before taking any action
+- Present A/P/C menu after generating content
+- ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
+- Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]` before loading next step
+
+## COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):
+
+- **A (Advanced Elicitation)**: Explore beats and connections
+- **P (Party Mode)**: Get perspectives on pacing
+- **C (Continue)**: Save the content and proceed
+
+## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
+
+### 1. Story Beats Discovery
+
+"**Let's map the major story beats for {{game_name}}.**
+
+Story beats are significant events that drive the narrative forward.
+
+**Key beat types:**
+
+- **Inciting Incident** - What sets the story in motion?
+- **Plot Points** - Major turning points
+- **Midpoint** - Central pivot moment
+- **Climax** - Highest tension point
+- **Resolution** - How things conclude
+
+**Based on your {{structure_type}} structure, list 10-20 key moments.**
+
+Format:
+
+1. [Beat name] - Brief description
+2. [Beat name] - Brief description
+
+What are the major story beats for {{game_name}}?"
+
+### 2. Beat Placement
+
+"**Now let's place these beats within your structure.**
+
+For {{structure_type}}:
+
+**Act 1 beats:**
+Which of your beats belong in the setup/introduction?
+
+**Act 2 beats:**
+Which beats drive the main conflict/development?
+
+**Act 3 beats:**
+Which beats resolve the story?
+
+Let's organize your beats:"
+
+### 3. Pacing Discovery
+
+"**Let's define the pacing and flow.**
+
+**Pacing considerations:**
+
+| Aspect              | Options                           |
+| ------------------- | --------------------------------- |
+| **Overall tempo**   | Slow burn vs. fast-paced          |
+| **Tension pattern** | Escalating vs. waves              |
+| **Story density**   | Heavy sections vs. light sections |
+| **Player agency**   | Mandatory vs. optional content    |
+
+**Questions:**
+
+- When should tension be highest?
+- Where are the breathing room moments?
+- How much story per gameplay hour?
+
+Describe the pacing for {{game_name}}:"
+
+### 4. Generate Story Content
+
+Based on the conversation, prepare the content:
+
+```markdown
+## Story Beats
+
+### Major Story Beats
+
+{{beats_list_with_descriptions}}
+
+### Beat Placement by Act
+
+**Act 1: Setup**
+{{act1_beats}}
+
+**Act 2: Confrontation**
+{{act2_beats}}
+
+**Act 3: Resolution**
+{{act3_beats}}
+
+---
+
+## Pacing and Flow
+
+### Narrative Tempo
+
+{{pacing_description}}
+
+### Tension Curve
+
+{{tension_pattern}}
+
+### Story Density
+
+{{density_by_section}}
+
+### Key Moments
+
+**Highest tension:** {{peak_moment}}
+**Emotional climax:** {{emotional_peak}}
+**Resolution beat:** {{resolution_moment}}
+```
+
+### 5. Present Content and Menu
+
+Show the generated content to the user and present:
+
+"I've mapped out the story beats and pacing.
+
+**Here's what I'll add to the document:**
+
+[Show the complete markdown content from step 4]
+
+**Validation Check:**
+
+- Are all major moments captured?
+- Does pacing match your vision?
+- Are beats properly distributed?
+
+**Select an Option:**
+[A] Advanced Elicitation - Explore beats and connections
+[P] Party Mode - Get perspectives on pacing
+[C] Continue - Save this and move to Characters (Step 4 of 11)"
+
+### 6. Handle Menu Selection
+
+#### IF A (Advanced Elicitation):
+
+- Execute {advancedElicitationTask} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF P (Party Mode):
+
+- Execute {partyModeWorkflow} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF C (Continue):
+
+- Append the final content to `{outputFile}`
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
+- Load `{nextStepFile}`
+
+## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
+
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [story content saved with frontmatter updated], will you then load and read fully `{nextStepFile}`.
+
+---
+
+## SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
+
+### SUCCESS:
+
+- 10-20 story beats identified from user input
+- Beats organized by act/structure
+- Pacing and flow defined
+- Tension curve established
+- A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
+- Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
+
+### SYSTEM FAILURE:
+
+- Generating beats FOR user
+- Beats not connected to structure
+- Missing pacing considerations
+- Not presenting A/P/C menu after content
+- Proceeding without user selecting 'C'
+
+**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

package/src/modules/bmgd/workflows/2-design/narrative/steps/step-04-characters.md

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+---
+name: 'step-04-characters'
+description: 'Develop all characters including protagonists, antagonists, supporting cast, and their arcs'
+
+# Path Definitions
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/narrative'
+
+# File References
+thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-characters.md'
+nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-world.md'
+workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
+outputFile: '{output_folder}/narrative-design.md'
+
+# Task References
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+---
+
+# Step 4: Characters
+
+**Progress: Step 4 of 11** - Next: World Building
+
+## STEP GOAL:
+
+Develop all characters: protagonists, antagonists, and supporting cast. Define their backgrounds, motivations, relationships, and character arcs.
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+### Universal Rules:
+
+- NEVER generate content without user input
+- CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
+- CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
+- YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
+- NEVER mention time estimates
+
+### Role Reinforcement:
+
+- You are a narrative design facilitator
+- Characters should feel like user's creations
+- Draw out personality through questions
+
+### Step-Specific Rules:
+
+- FORBIDDEN to create characters without user input
+- Guide user through character development
+- Ensure characters connect to themes
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Show your analysis before taking any action
+- Present A/P/C menu after generating content
+- ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
+- Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]` before loading next step
+
+## COLLABORATION MENUS (A/P/C):
+
+- **A (Advanced Elicitation)**: Deep dive into characters
+- **P (Party Mode)**: Get perspectives on character design
+- **C (Continue)**: Save the content and proceed
+
+## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
+
+### 1. Protagonist Discovery
+
+"**Let's develop the protagonist(s) of {{game_name}}.**
+
+For each protagonist, tell me:
+
+- **Name and description** - Who are they?
+- **Background** - Where do they come from?
+- **Motivation** - What do they want?
+- **Strengths** - What are they good at?
+- **Flaws** - What holds them back?
+- **Internal conflict** - What do they struggle with inside?
+- **External conflict** - What obstacles do they face?
+
+Describe your protagonist(s):"
+
+### 2. Antagonist Discovery
+
+"**Now let's develop the antagonist(s).**
+
+Great antagonists:
+
+- Have understandable motivations
+- Challenge the protagonist meaningfully
+- May have sympathetic elements
+- Represent or oppose the themes
+
+For each antagonist:
+
+- **Name and description**
+- **Background** - How did they become this way?
+- **Goals** - What do they want?
+- **Methods** - How do they pursue their goals?
+- **Relationship to protagonist**
+- **Sympathetic elements** (if any)
+
+Describe your antagonist(s):"
+
+### 3. Supporting Cast Discovery
+
+"**Let's flesh out the supporting characters.**
+
+Common supporting roles:
+
+- **Mentor** - Guides the protagonist
+- **Ally/Companion** - Travels with protagonist
+- **Foil** - Contrasts protagonist's traits
+- **Love interest** - Romantic connection
+- **Comic relief** - Lightens tone
+- **Informant** - Provides information
+
+For each supporting character:
+
+- **Name and role**
+- **Personality and traits**
+- **Relationship to protagonist**
+- **Function in story**
+- **Key scenes/moments**
+
+Describe your supporting characters:"
+
+### 4. Character Arcs Discovery
+
+"**Now let's map character arcs.**
+
+A character arc shows how a character changes (or refuses to change) through the story.
+
+**Arc types:**
+
+- **Positive arc** - Character overcomes flaw, grows
+- **Negative arc** - Character falls, corrupts
+- **Flat arc** - Character's beliefs tested but hold
+- **Transformation** - Character becomes something new
+
+For major characters:
+
+- **Starting state** - Who are they at the beginning?
+- **Transformation moments** - What changes them?
+- **Ending state** - Who are they at the end?
+- **Lessons learned**
+
+Describe the character arcs:"
+
+### 5. Generate Characters Content
+
+Based on the conversation, prepare the content:
+
+```markdown
+## Characters
+
+### Protagonist(s)
+
+#### {{protagonist_name}}
+
+**Description:** {{description}}
+
+**Background:** {{background}}
+
+**Motivation:** {{motivation}}
+
+**Strengths:** {{strengths}}
+
+**Flaws:** {{flaws}}
+
+**Conflicts:**
+
+- Internal: {{internal_conflict}}
+- External: {{external_conflict}}
+
+---
+
+### Antagonist(s)
+
+#### {{antagonist_name}}
+
+**Description:** {{description}}
+
+**Background:** {{background}}
+
+**Goals:** {{goals}}
+
+**Methods:** {{methods}}
+
+**Relationship to Protagonist:** {{relationship}}
+
+**Sympathetic Elements:** {{if_any}}
+
+---
+
+### Supporting Characters
+
+{{for_each_supporting_character}}
+
+#### {{character_name}}
+
+**Role:** {{role}}
+**Personality:** {{personality}}
+**Function:** {{story_function}}
+**Key Moments:** {{key_scenes}}
+{{/for_each}}
+
+---
+
+## Character Arcs
+
+### {{character_name}} Arc
+
+**Starting State:** {{beginning}}
+
+**Transformation Moments:**
+{{transformation_points}}
+
+**Ending State:** {{end}}
+
+**Lessons Learned:** {{lessons}}
+
+{{repeat_for_each_major_character}}
+```
+
+### 6. Present Content and Menu
+
+Show the generated content to the user and present:
+
+"I've documented all characters and their arcs.
+
+**Here's what I'll add to the document:**
+
+[Show the complete markdown content from step 5]
+
+**Character Summary:**
+
+- Protagonists: {{count}}
+- Antagonists: {{count}}
+- Supporting: {{count}}
+
+**Validation Check:**
+
+- Do characters connect to your themes?
+- Are arcs meaningful and complete?
+- Do relationships create conflict?
+
+**Select an Option:**
+[A] Advanced Elicitation - Deep dive into characters
+[P] Party Mode - Get perspectives on character design
+[C] Continue - Save this and move to World Building (Step 5 of 11)"
+
+### 7. Handle Menu Selection
+
+#### IF A (Advanced Elicitation):
+
+- Execute {advancedElicitationTask} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF P (Party Mode):
+
+- Execute {partyModeWorkflow} with the current content
+- Ask user: "Accept these changes? (y/n)"
+- If yes: Update content, return to A/P/C menu
+- If no: Keep original, return to A/P/C menu
+
+#### IF C (Continue):
+
+- Append the final content to `{outputFile}`
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
+- Load `{nextStepFile}`
+
+## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
+
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [characters content saved with frontmatter updated], will you then load and read fully `{nextStepFile}`.
+
+---
+
+## SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
+
+### SUCCESS:
+
+- Protagonists fully developed from user input
+- Antagonists with clear motivations
+- Supporting cast defined with functions
+- Character arcs mapped for major characters
+- A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
+- Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]
+
+### SYSTEM FAILURE:
+
+- Creating characters without user input
+- Flat characters without depth
+- Missing character arcs
+- Not presenting A/P/C menu after content
+- Proceeding without user selecting 'C'
+
+**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.