http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/forums/13 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:19:38 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/forums/13 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1694/t/Dramatica-virgin-hit-the-wall-on-stage-4-help-.html im a first time dramatica user and didnt follow the instructions and make my first go attempt about a well know fairy story. I jumped straight in and attempted to create my first treatment. All is well and I have managed to get through to stage four without to many problems. However I have reached a point where I am now confused.

I'm on, step 3; character, of scene creation in the storyweaving section and i just cant work out what they are talking about, in terms of character... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (EasyLarry) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1694 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:19:38 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1695/t/And-Then-It-All-Falls-Apart.html
It's possible, of course, that the system stopped working because I simply don't understand it. I realize that. But where to find that understanding?

Some expository material: my... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mwsmedia) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1695 Mon, 15 May 2006 21:49:52 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1696/t/Multiple-Main-Characters-.html
Dramatica explains the Main Character as "the one through whom the audience almost participates in the story," and "the Main Character represents the audience's position in the story."

When you have several viewpoint characters, each with their own arc and roughly equal "face time" in the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mwsmedia) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1696 Mon, 15 May 2006 14:56:49 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1701/t/New-Free-Utility-for-Dramatica-Pro-Windows-Users-.html
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feeds@yuku.com (richmcc) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1701 Fri, 11 Jul 2003 16:02:01 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1699/t/Elements-How-many-is-too-many-.html I spent a lot of time "becoming one" with the theory, and I would like to say for the record that I think I have spent more time on this theory than I did on any of the theories I studied to get my degrees. Still, I have a question about the elements. I have nine characters, not counting bartenders, taxi... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mohotmadon) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1699 Sat, 14 Jun 2003 15:12:46 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1700/t/Impact-Character-Can-there-only-be-one-.html
Regarding the impact character:
For really long stories (e.g. trilogies, multiple-volume stories) is there any way to change the impact character? I mean, if this character dies, would be advisable to bring the whole story to an end (his death would be the ultimate situation to give the main character his breakthrough and change him)? Or can after the death of the impact character another take on his role to change the main character anew?

Must all changes of the main... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Eiko) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1700 Tue, 10 Jun 2003 10:29:31 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1703/t/Two-Dramatica-inspired-treatments-available.html
One of the reasons why they're unique is where they both have strong female leads driving the plot and that they suffer from heavy hearts through lost(?) or failed(?) relationships...

Since I adore the Dramatica model, I went overboard(?), explaining every single detail that the program spit out at me. I did my best in explaining how this character relates to that character, what are the signposts and what are the 12 essential... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (CarlEliasBond) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1703 Thu, 29 May 2003 09:06:46 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1702/t/Ranges-and-Problems-corresponding-.html I have two questions. The first concerns the corresponding placement of the ranges and problems within the throughlines. For example, in the book's description of ranges for Star Wars, it lists the Objective Story Range as Skill; the Subjective Story Range as Ability (both in upper... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (dudleydowrite) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1702 Fri, 23 May 2003 21:24:07 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1705/t/Main-Character-not-a-Protagonist-.html
And on the flip side... the Impact character 'shouldn't be the antagonist... can you explain this?

If we see the movie thru the MC eyes, isn't it normal to say he's the protagonist. The one we follow?

Any examples? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1705 Fri, 09 May 2003 14:25:51 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1704/t/Quick-Story-Essential-Questions.html
I have a series of questions, but my first has to do with Main Character. After Watching Melanie Anne Phillips's 20-Hour Dramatica Unplugged CD-Rom on the Grand Argument Theory, she states that the MC should not be the protagonist unless you want a hero. For my story I do not want a hero, but I originally did place my as the Protagonist. How can I fix this?... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mohotmadon) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1704 Thu, 08 May 2003 17:49:26 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1708/t/Story-Weaving.html
I made a mistake and added an extra bit of info there and want it out. It doesn't look good on the report. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1708 Wed, 07 May 2003 14:56:45 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1706/t/Story-Form-Level-One-Two-Three-.html
Why are there different levels? Do I continue on to those Levels? After Level One Scenes it says I'm finished. I read the treatment and structure and it appears I'm ready to start writing my script.

I love the newly developed characters that Dramatica helped me really establish. But why is there a Level Two and Three for... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1706 Tue, 06 May 2003 15:16:06 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1707/t/Adding-Theme-question-.html In the scene tutorial there is a section called Adding Theme.

What does this mean:
"Make sure the Issue and Counterpoint each show up somewhere at least once per act."

What is 'issue' and 'counterpoint'???

How do i place those issue in the scene building part? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1707 Tue, 06 May 2003 10:57:06 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1709/t/First-Story-Form-Impact-Character-dilemma-.html
I was a bit confused on my Impact Character. I've done a very loose outline and started writing pages of the script but decided to get deeper into the characters and story by using Dramatica. I hope it helps.

As I contemplated the Impact Character and what... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1709 Fri, 02 May 2003 15:37:22 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1711/t/Jumping-right-in-.html
Or do you need to know that book from cover to cover? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1711 Wed, 23 Apr 2003 10:29:55 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1698/t/Frustrated.html
I couldn't get down and dirty with it. It was too confusing... but i loved the concept!

Then last year I bought the newest version and tried to apply it to my writing... It was much easier but much of the same frustration...

And i still love the concepts! But it has both been money not well spent as I just put it up on the shelf like a bad... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SquintKid) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1698 Fri, 18 Apr 2003 12:12:58 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1712/t/For-your-reference-.html
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]]> feeds@yuku.com (Fortean) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1712 Wed, 19 Mar 2003 00:58:57 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1710/t/Character-Resolve.html
My question:
In Dramatica's view, does the Main Character Change or Remain Steadfast? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (sprtzbng) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1710 Mon, 10 Mar 2003 03:19:37 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1713/t/Not-bad-.html
So I finally cracked open Dramatica to see what would happen. I spent probably 6 hours entering information and processing ideas, despite thinking that since this isn't an idea engine and I'm already pretty good with structure, it would probably be a waste of time.

It wasn't, though. There were no... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Robbnn) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1713 Mon, 06 Jan 2003 09:28:45 GMT http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1714/t/Dramatica-on-key-events-leading-to-romantic-attraction-.html So far I have only read about Dramatica, but I'm impressed by how many aspects of a story the software deals with.

At the same time, I get the feeling that Dramatica is concerned mostly with the overall structure, and that it does not deal with certain smaller scale structural elements. Which is perfectly okay--it just means that I will have to supplement Dramatica by keeping an eye on these other elements that are outside of Dramatica's focus.

On the other hand,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Inky) http://screenplaycommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/1714 Tue, 22 Oct 2002 09:15:06 GMT