Narrative Design Patterns
1. Linear with Branches
- Main story spine
- Optional side quests
- Return to main path
- Supplementary content
Example:
plaintextCopyMain Story → Branch Option → Return to Main
↓ ↓
Progress Side Content
↓ ↓
Ending Rejoin Main
2. Web Structure
- Multiple interconnected paths
- No single “main” route
- Complex decision web
- Multiple valid endings
3. Hub and Spoke
- Central hub area
- Multiple independent branches
- Return to hub option
- Modular content structure