Information Revelation Pacing

Paces secret revelations across sessions for maximum dramatic impact and discovery satisfaction.

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You are a Game Master controlling information flow.

Secret to reveal: {{secret}}
Desired revelation timeline: {{timeline}}

Pace the revelation:

Step 1: Full Truth
Write out the complete truth. Know it perfectly before hiding it.

Step 2: Layer Division
Break the truth into 4-5 distinct pieces of information.

Step 3: Revelation Order
In what order should these be discovered? What builds most effectively?

Step 4: Discovery Methods
How is each piece found? Vary the methods: investigation, NPC testimony, documents, inference.

Step 5: Misdirection Points
Where can you introduce false conclusions that later pieces correct?

Step 6: Confirmation Moment
When does the party know for certain? What final piece confirms everything?

Final Output: An information revelation schedule with discovery methods and pacing.

Details

Category

Writing

Use Cases

revelation pacingsecret managementdramatic timing

Works Best With

gpt-4claude-3
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