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META REC: Periodic Table of Storytelling by ComputerSherpa
This is one of the most awesome graphical representations of the commonalities (tropes) found in nearly all fictional literature. Download it at deviantArt so you can zoom into it and read the fine print.
It's best understood if you start by reading the tops of the columns starting from the left:
WARNING: If you've never visited TV Tropes to learn about what's in each of the squares, then good luck and kiss at least several hours goodbye (if not days) from your leisure time.
by *ComputerSherpa
on deviantART
It's best understood if you start by reading the tops of the columns starting from the left:
- Structure
- Setting, laws, plots
- Story modifiers
- Plot devices
- Heroes
- Character modifiers
- Archetypes (Sue is there!)
- Villains
- Metatropes
- Production
- Fandom & Audience Reactions
WARNING: If you've never visited TV Tropes to learn about what's in each of the squares, then good luck and kiss at least several hours goodbye (if not days) from your leisure time.