Scene
Scene
[!tip] Scene Sentence This scene is a [descriptor] [scene type] that [does something].
| d8 | Scene Type | Common Purpose/Impact Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confrontation | challenge a belief, escalate tension, shift power |
| 2 | Discovery | reveal truth, uncover resource, expand world |
| 3 | Connection | grow bond, test loyalty, expose emotion |
| 4 | Reflection | change motivation, deepen flaw, reveal arc |
| 5 | Transition | open a new path, leave something behind, change location |
| 6 | Complication | throw off plans, twist expectations, add stakes |
| 7 | Flashback | echo past into present, bring guilt/hope/regret |
| 8 | Preparation | gather tools, set expectations, define approach |
| d66 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tense | Quiet | Chaotic | Melancholy | Urgent | Stark |
| 2 | Dreamlike | Grim | Surreal | Wistful | Heated | Bleak |
| 3 | Hopeful | Conflicted | Gritty | Haunting | Brutal | Mysterious |
| 4 | Isolated | Joyful | Foreboding | Twisted | Unsettling | Fleeting |
| 5 | Reverent | Personal | Cryptic | Claustrophobic | Disorienting | Poetic |
| 6 | Ominous | Bittersweet | Triumphant | Raw | Cold | Hollow |
Confrontation
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | forces a hard decision |
| 2 | escalates beyond control |
| 3 | tests your resolve or principles |
| 4 | flips the power dynamic |
| 5 | reveals an unexpected truth |
| 6 | leaves scars—physical or emotional |
Discovery
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | shifts what you thought you knew |
| 2 | reveals a hidden path or opportunity |
| 3 | raises more questions than answers |
| 4 | exposes a secret long buried |
| 5 | uncovers a vital clue |
| 6 | changes how you see someone or something |
Connection
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | deepens a bond |
| 2 | exposes a fracture in trust |
| 3 | sparks something new and uncertain |
| 4 | tests loyalty or affection |
| 5 | offers healing or forgiveness |
| 6 | puts everything at risk emotionally |
Reflection
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | reframes a past event |
| 2 | reveals internal conflict |
| 3 | strengthens your sense of purpose |
| 4 | confronts you with regret |
| 5 | brings clarity through memory |
| 6 | leaves you changed in subtle ways |
Transition
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | marks the end of something important |
| 2 | shifts the environment or setting |
| 3 | tests what you're willing to carry forward |
| 4 | reveals a crossroads or fork in the path |
| 5 | interrupts something mid-motion |
| 6 | offers a moment of breath before the plunge |
Complication
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | throws a wrench into your plan |
| 2 | draws new attention or danger |
| 3 | entangles you with someone unexpected |
| 4 | changes the stakes dramatically |
| 5 | forces you to improvise fast |
| 6 | delays what felt inevitable |
Flashback
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | reopens an old wound |
| 2 | explains a present behavior |
| 3 | uncovers a long-held secret |
| 4 | mirrors your current situation |
| 5 | alters how you remember things |
| 6 | ties you to something unresolved |
Preparation
| d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | reveals doubt beneath your confidence |
| 2 | grants an unexpected advantage |
| 3 | exposes a flaw in the plan |
| 4 | builds tension before the storm |
| 5 | reinforces your focus or drive |
| 6 | costs you something to be ready |