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BWTV-AI Mod 3 – Lesson 6: Stacking Intrigue
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JP Serra Stacks Intrigue
What I learned doing this assignment is that a turning point is much more satisfying for the viewer if we set it up with intrigues first.
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Select the intrigue ideas you like and add them to your growing outline:
Act 1:
– Strange Behavior: The ground where the cannon hits reacts unnaturally, pulsating slightly as if alive before releasing the oil.
- Turning Point: Amidst their dispute, the automatic cannon Lambert is repairing misfires, striking the earth and uncovering a mysterious oil that seeps out from the ground.
Act 2:
– Intrigue: The mysterious oil seeps from the ground when the canon breaks the earth.
– Wound: Lambert fears magic.
- Turning Point/Midpoint: Heartbroken, Cody flees and accidentally falls into the mysterious oil, causing some drops to fall on the shattered metal pieces. The pieces take a life of their own, revealing the oil’s magical properties.
Act 3:
– Intriguing world: Mirelle is a sorceress who masters magic.
– Hidden Agenda: Mirelle shows an unusual interest in the oil, hinting at her own secretive experiments with similar substances.
– Wound: Lambert fears magic.
– Mystery: The metal butterfly exhibits behaviors indicating it possesses consciousness, not just animation.
- Turning Point: Driven by curiosity rather than caution, Mirelle animates a metal butterfly with the oil. Lambert, fearing the unknown implications, destroys the creation and bans further experimentation.
Act 4:
– Conspiracy: The mineworkers have been disappearing for the past 2 months.
– Secret identity: The bat appears at a couple of moments in the sky.
– Intriguing world: Ben mentions the druid to Nayeli
– Hidden Agenda: Hint that Sylvanor’s motives are more complex.
- Turning Point: Sylvanor, the vengeful druid, observes the town’s movements through his spy bat. Seeing an opportunity, he orders his entire army to launch a surprise attack on the town, aiming to capture the mineworkers all at once.
Act 5:
– Wound: Mirelle can’t have children
– Hidden agenda: Mirelle steals Cody’s toys and visits the site where Lambert found the oil
– Deception: Lambert believes Mirelle has ceased her experiments, unaware of her nocturnal activities, adding a layer of secrecy and rebellion to her character.
- Lock In: In a bold move, Mirelle stealthily collects all of Cody’s discarded toys. Using the magical oil, she breathes life into one, hinting at her plan to harness the oil’s power for purposes unknown.
Run it through AI:
Teaser:
- Intrigue 1: (Intriguing World) The forest’s eerie silence is broken by distant, haunting howls, hinting at the grimlopes’ presence even before they appear.
- Intrigue 2: (Secret Identity) Urnek notices peculiar markings on a tree, suggesting someone or something is tracking the grimlopes’ movements.
- Intrigue 3: (Mystery) The mineworker whispers of an ancient legend tied to the forest, implying a deeper significance to their journey.
- Turning Point: Breaking from their usual motive of stealing gold, the grimlopes unexpectedly kidnap the mineworker, signaling a sinister shift in their behavior.
- Improve: To heighten intrigue, hint at a personal connection between the mineworker and the forest’s legends, suggesting his kidnapping was not random but predestined.
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Act 1:
- Intrigue 1: (Hidden Layer) The argument between Lambert and Urnek is observed by a mysterious figure shrouded in a cloak, hinting at espionage.
- Intrigue 2: (Conspiracy) Lambert’s recent creation of advanced weaponry has sparked whispers among the townsfolk, fearing it attracts unwanted attention.
- Intrigue 3: (Strange Behavior) The ground where the cannon hits reacts unnaturally, pulsating slightly as if alive before releasing the oil.
- Turning Point: Amidst their dispute, the automatic cannon Lambert is repairing misfires, striking the earth and uncovering a mysterious oil that seeps out from the ground.
- Improve: Add a layer of intrigue by showing fleeting visions of the oil’s past uses and its significance, enticing viewers with its mysterious origins and potential.
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Act 2:
- Intrigue 1: (Deception) Cody’s project is sabotaged, not just ruined by accident, pointing to internal village conflicts.
- Intrigue 2: (Hidden Agenda) Mirelle shows an unusual interest in the oil, hinting at her own secretive experiments with similar substances.
- Intrigue 3: (Wound) Flashbacks reveal Cody’s deep connection to the project, tied to memories of his mother, increasing the emotional stakes.
- Turning Point/Midpoint: Heartbroken, Cody flees and accidentally falls into the mysterious oil, causing some drops to fall on the shattered metal pieces. The pieces take a life of their own, revealing the oil’s magical properties.
- Improve: Intensify the emotional and mysterious ambiance by having Cody’s fall into the oil seem fated, with ethereal voices guiding him to the spot, suggesting a destined interaction with the magical oil.
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Act 3:
- Intrigue 1: (Secret) Lambert discovers old texts in Mirelle’s possession, revealing her knowledge of the oil’s history.
- Intrigue 2: (Mystery) The metal butterfly exhibits behaviors indicating it possesses consciousness, not just animation.
- Intrigue 3: (Accusation) A council member accuses Lambert of dabbling in forbidden magics, heightening tensions.
- Turning Point: Driven by curiosity rather than caution, Mirelle animates a metal butterfly with the oil. Lambert, fearing the unknown implications, destroys the creation and bans further experimentation.
- Improve: To add depth, introduce a moral dilemma for Lambert, showing his internal conflict over using the oil’s power to protect the town despite his fears, thus enriching his character development.
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Act 4:
- Intrigue 1: (Conspiracy) Sylvanor communicates with a traitor within the town’s walls, revealing a planned inside attack.
- Intrigue 2: (Secret Identity) Sylvanor uses enchanted artifacts to spy, hinting at his vast magical resources and intelligence network.
- Intrigue 3: (Hidden Agenda) Sylvanor’s motives are revealed to be more complex than mere vengeance, tied to a prophecy involving the silver oil.
- Turning Point: Sylvanor, the vengeful druid, observes the town’s movements through his spy bat. Seeing an opportunity, he orders his entire army to launch a surprise attack on the town, aiming to capture the mineworkers all at once.
- Improve: Weave a subplot showing Sylvanor’s personal connection to the prophecy, making his actions more relatable and adding layers to his antagonistic role.
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Act 5:
- Intrigue 1: (Mystery) Mirelle’s collection of Cody’s toys is intercut with flashbacks to her own childless past, suggesting a poignant motive behind her actions.
- Intrigue 2: (Hidden Layer) As Mirelle works, symbols in the workshop glow subtly, hinting at a deeper magical network or power source she’s tapping into.
- Intrigue 3: (Deception) The town believes Mirelle has ceased her experiments, unaware of her nocturnal activities, adding a layer of secrecy and rebellion to her character.
- Turning Point: In a bold move, Mirelle stealthily collects all of Cody’s discarded toys. Using the magical oil, she breathes life into one, hinting at her plan to harness the oil’s power for purposes unknown.
- Improve: To amplify intrigue, introduce a clandestine meeting between Mirelle and a figure from her past, suggesting a grander scheme involving the oil and animated beings. This meeting could be teased with cryptic dialogue, elevating the anticipation for her plans.
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Marie’ Stacks Intrigue
What I learned doing this assignment is to build intrigue step by step.
Teaser:
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- Intrigue 1 (Intriguing World): Emily’s elaborate disguise and break-in set a mysterious tone, suggesting she’s no ordinary woman.
- Intrigue 2 (Secret): The presence of the boys, tied and gagged, adds a layer of mystery. Why are they there, and how does Emily react to them?
- Intrigue 3 (Deception): The falling object and the imminent threat from the armed man introduce an immediate danger, thickening the plot.
- Turning Point: “But invertedly, she causes an object to fall. The man is about to hit her when he is knocked out and she is pulled out of the house without seeing who rescued her.”
- Improve: To deepen the intrigue, hint at a deeper connection between Emily and the boys or the house she breaks into. Perhaps she recognizes something in the room that shocks her or ties back to her past, adding a personal stake to her actions.
Act 1:
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- Intrigue 1 (Mystery): Emily fainting in front of the bank while a robbery takes place hints at a complex plot afoot.
- Intrigue 2 (Hidden Agenda): The revelation that Emily’s aunt and the bank robbery are connected, through the novel idea, introduces family betrayal.
- Intrigue 3 (Conspiracy): The involvement of Emily’s former governess and her team adds layers of personal betrayal and conspiracy.
- Turning Point: “Emily suspects her aunt and her governess to be connected to the robbery which they deny.”
- Improve: Increase the personal stakes for Emily by having her overhear a conversation or find a symbolic item linking her directly to the robbery or her aunt’s plan, increasing the emotional impact of the betrayal.
Act 2:
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- Intrigue 1 (Secret Identity): Joseph’s dual identity as a navy officer and a smuggler introduces complex motives and relationships.
- Intrigue 2 (Deception): Florence’s setup of Joseph for a crime he didn’t commit weaves deception into familial ties.
- Intrigue 3 (Conspiracy): The plotting between various characters over the loot and Joseph’s disappearance deepens the network of lies and alliances.
- Turning Point: “Emily identifies the robber who sneaked into the bank while she was fainting. She is one of the women who work with Margaret.”
- Improve: Intensify the personal conflict for Emily by presenting a scenario where she must choose between exposing a loved one involved in the robbery or keeping silent to protect them, thereby increasing her internal conflict.
Act 3:
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- Intrigue 1 (Hidden Layer): Joseph’s negotiations and true intentions coming to light reveal the complexities of his character.
- Intrigue 2 (Accusation): Charles’s intention to go to the police sets up tension and potential betrayal among characters.
- Intrigue 3 (Wound): Emily finding the loot and being caught by Charles introduces personal risk and vulnerability.
- Turning Point: “Emily steals the money for the loot to pay Charles’ ransom.”
- Improve: Add a twist where Emily’s action to steal the money inadvertently reveals a much larger secret or conspiracy, amplifying the stakes and the moral quandary she faces.
Act 4:
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- Intrigue 1 (Deception): Emily planting evidence and the complexities of her actions to save Charles create moral ambiguity.
- Intrigue 2 (Secret): Emily’s hidden wound and the danger it poses adds a layer of personal risk.
- Intrigue 3 (Conspiracy): The father’s involvement and his actions to save Emily deepen the family dynamics and deceit.
- Turning Point: “Emily has no choice but to be married to Charles to save him.”
- Improve: To elevate the intrigue, reveal that someone close to Emily has been manipulating events behind the scenes for their own gain, casting doubt on allies and enemies alike.
Act 5:
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- Intrigue 1 (Hidden Agenda): The unfolding of Florence’s and Charles’s mother’s plans adds depth to their characters.
- Intrigue 2 (Mystery): The revelation about the clergyman and the marriage mix-up introduces unexpected alliances and deceptions.
- Intrigue 3 (Secret Identity): Joseph’s final act as the scientist and his violent resolution with his rival climax the intrigue and deception.
- Turning Point: “Emily runs away with Joseph.”
- Improve: Add an element of doubt or a final twist that leaves the audience questioning the true motives of Emily’s decision to run away with Joseph, such as an undisclosed secret between
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