Narrative 1
As a student on your way to class in New York City, you must choose your mode of transportation, weighing the pros and cons of each one. This story is worth telling because it is a commentary on sustainability in the transportation business.
World state variables
• Carbon Monoxide atmosphere level
• Your own stamina level
• State/city subsidies on public transportation
• Your bank account
• City-wide level of self-employment
The promise that arises from this story is that the decisions you make about travel today affect the world state and your own state of being of tomorrow.
The truth I’ve experienced that this story expresses is that no matter what decision you make, there are both good and bad consequences that come of it – it’s a question of choosing your battles, especially with the transportation industry in New York City.
Narrative 2
After foraging through a dungeon full of monsters and loot, a group of four adventurers face the final boss. The reason this story is interesting is because it captures the natural essence of good versus evil as well as the human bond of friendship while confronted with adversity.
World State Variables
– Char 1 (Tess) Alive / Dead Status
– Char 2 (Bjorn) Alive / Dead Status
– Char 3 (Fae) Alive / Dead Status
– Char 4 (Leon) Alive / Dead Status
– Mission Completed Status
The promise that this story makes is that no matter how many of your friends / colleagues disappear from your life, you still have a chance at completing your goal.
From my experience, the truth that this story expresses is that teamwork, 95% of the time, leads to success.
Narrative 3
After its previous leader died of a heart attack, an entire country is looking toward its successor for appointees to various positions in their government’s leadership and administration. This story is important because it explores the various manners in which government is conducted and led through various states of chaos.
World State Variables
– Appointee 1
– Appointee 2
– Appointee 3
– Appointee 4
– Appointee 5
The promise that this story makes is that government can make or break a civilization.
From my experience, the truth that this story expresses is that the American electoral voting system is flawed. Despite its many virtues, it can be manipulated too easily and can be improved upon in various ways.
References
Executive Command
Reigns
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
