Design environmental storytelling elements for {{location_name}}, a {{location_type}} in {{game_world}}. Location History: {{location_backstory}} Create a layered environmental narrative: **Layer 1: Immediate Observation** - 5 visual details players notice on first glance - What atmosphere do these create? **Layer 2: Investigation Rewards** - 3 hidden details revealed through exploration - Item placements that tell a story - Readable notes or logs (write 2 examples) **Layer 3: Deep Lore** - Connection to broader world events - Secrets only attentive players discover - Optional puzzle elements **Audio Storytelling** - Ambient sounds that reinforce the narrative - Environmental audio cues Provide a walkthrough of how a player might piece together the full story.
Environmental Storytelling Guide
Craft multi-layered environmental storytelling for explorable game locations.
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Location narrative designEnvironmental detail planningExploration reward design
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