Storyform
for
"South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut"
CHARACTER
DYNAMICS:
- MC RESOLVE:
Steadfast
- MC GROWTH:
Start
- MC APPROACH:
Do-er
- MC PROBLEM-SOLVING
STYLE: Logical
- IC RESOLVE:
Change
PLOT DYNAMICS:
- DRIVER:
Decision
- LIMIT:
Optionlock
- OUTCOME:
Success
- JUDGMENT:
Good
MAIN
CHARACTER (4
Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny)
- THROUGHLINE:
Situation
- CONCERN:
The Present
- ISSUE:
Repulsion vs. Attraction
- PROBLEM:
Possibility
- SOLUTION:
Probability
- SYMPTOM:
Reduction
- RESPONSE:
Production
- UNIQUE
ABILITY: Attempt
- CRITICAL
FLAW: Analysis
- BENCHMARK:
How Things are Changing
- SIGNPOST
1: The Past
- SIGNPOST
2: How Things are Changing
- SIGNPOST
3: The Present
- SIGNPOST
4: The Future
OVERALL
STORY (Battle
over Freedom of Expression)
- THROUGHLINE:
Manipulation
- CONCERN:
Conceiving an Idea
- ISSUE:
Expediency vs. Need
- PROBLEM:
Protection
- SOLUTION:
Inaction
- SYMPTOM:
Reduction
- RESPONSE:
Production
- CATALYST:
Deficiency
- INHIBITOR:
Reappraisal
- BENCHMARK:
Playing a Role
- SIGNPOST
1: Conceiving an Idea
- SIGNPOST
2: Developing a Plan
- SIGNPOST
3: Playing a Role
- SIGNPOST
4: Changing One's Nature
MAIN
VS. IMPACT STORY (Parent-Kid
/ Young Romance / Courage / etc.)
- THROUGHLINE:
Activity
- CONCERN:
Gathering Information
- ISSUE:
Analysis vs. Strategy
- PROBLEM:
Induction
- SOLUTION:
Deduction
- SYMPTOM:
Reduction
- RESPONSE:
Production
- CATALYST:
Preconditions
- INHIBITOR:
Repulsion
- BENCHMARK:
Doing
- SIGNPOST
1: Understanding
- SIGNPOST
2: Doing
- SIGNPOST
3: Obtaining
- SIGNPOST
4: Gathering Information
IMPACT
CHARACTER (Parents/Wendy/Sh./Soc./Stn)
- THROUGHLINE:
Fixed Attitude
- CONCERN:
Contemplation
- ISSUE:
Reappraisal vs. Appraisal
- PROBLEM:
Protection
- SOLUTION:
Inaction
- SYMPTOM:
Probability
- RESPONSE:
Possibility
- UNIQUE
ABILITY: Doubt
- CRITICAL
FLAW: Expediency
- BENCHMARK:
Impulsive Responses
- SIGNPOST
1: Memories
- SIGNPOST
2: Impulsive Responses
- SIGNPOST
3: Innermost Desires
- SIGNPOST
4: Contemplation
ADDITIONAL STORY POINTS
- GOAL:
Conceiving an Idea
- CONSEQUENCE:
Gathering Information
- COST:
Contemplation
- DIVIDEND:
The Present
- REQUIREMENT:
Playing a Role
- PREREQUISITE:
Doing
- PRECONDITION:
Impulsive Responses
- FOREWARNINGS:
How Things are Changing
VOCABULARY:
Activity: an activity or endeavor
Analysis: evaluation of the situation and/or circumstances
Appraisal: a limited initial assessment
Attempt: applying oneself to something not known to be within one's
ability
Attraction: drawing or being drawn to something
Change: 4 Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny changes her essential nature while
attempting to solve the problem
Changing One's Nature: transforming one's nature
Conceiving an Idea: coming up with an idea
Contemplation: present considerations
Decision: in the plot, decisions force actions
Deduction: a method of thought that determines certainty
Deficiency: appraisal of what is lacking
Developing a Plan: visualizing how an existing idea might be implemented
Do-er: 4 Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny looks for a physical solution to
her problem
Doing: engaging in a physical activity
Doubt: questioning validity without investigating to be sure
Expediency: most efficient course considering repercussions
Fixed Attitude: a fixed attitude or outlook
Gathering Information: gathering information or experience
Good: 4 Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny ultimately succeeds in resolving
her personal problems
How Things are Changing: the way things are going
Impulsive Responses: innate responses
Inaction: intentionally taking no action
Induction: a method of thought that determines possibility
Innermost Desires: basic drives and desires
Logical: 4 Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny uses inherently logical (linear)
problem solving techniques
Manipulation: a manner of thinking or demeanor
Memories: recollections
Need: that which is required
Obtaining: achieving or possessing something
Optionlock: the story climax occurs because all options have been
exhausted
Playing a Role: temporarily adopting a lifestyle
Possibility: a determination that something might be true
Preconditions: restrictions imposed on an effort
Probability: likelihood
Production: a process that determines potential
Protection: an effort to prevent interference with one's concerns
Reappraisal: reconsideration of a previous determination
Reduction: a method of thought that determines probability
Repulsion: pushing or being pushed away from
Situation: a situation or environment
Start: regarding 4 Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny, the audience is waiting
for something to begin
Steadfast: 4 Kids/Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny ultimately retains her essential
nature
Strategy: a plan to achieve one's purpose or a plan of response
Success: the original goal is achieved
The Future: what will happen or what will be
The Past: what has already happened
The Present: the current situation and circumstances
Understanding: appreciating the meaning of something
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