[[PlayerResources|<<< Back to Player Resources]] == Three Act Structure == * Youtube link here: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbFP7zGyfUs]] This guide is how to outline the typical cinematic plot structure, consisting of three acts of two to four parts each. === Act I === ==== Introduction of the Character ==== ==== Introduction of the Setting ==== ==== The Turning Point ==== The main character(s) will make an irrevocable decision that changes their lives forever. This decision can be made on the heels of a dramatic event caused by an NPC or faction. === Act II === ==== The Subplot ==== The Subplot is used to flesh out the universe and/or the main plot details. ==== The Love Interest ==== The Love Interest is not necessarily a romantic love, it can be a friendship, comrade, or love of something intangible. The main hook here is a love is highlighted for the main characters, which can be used to fuel the plot with loss or betrayal. ==== The Mid-Point ==== The "shift": where the victims become the heroes or the heroes become victims. ==== The Plan ==== ==== The Execution ==== Execution of the initial plan should result in failure and highlight what went wrong. Act II should end with feelings of despair and hopelessness. === Act III === ==== Failure ==== ==== Success ==== Success should highlight what the characters did right and what they have learned to achieve victory. === Different Structures === ==== 121 Structure ==== Consolidates the structure into Introduction -> Turing Point -> Plan -> Midpoint -> Execution -> Trying again and succeeding. ==== 122 Structure ==== Follows the Act structure more closely, introduces the love interest and sub plots elements.