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Stef @wikisteff@mastodon.social Christensen

@wikisteff.bsky.social

Ph.D. in AI. Sr. Foresight Analyst, Horizons. Coder, numbers whiz, foresight expert. Sworn to use Evil powers only for Good. He/they. @wikisteff @mastodon.social

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SCwikisteff.bsky.socialSep 17, 2024 9:36pm

I do not disagree, this is bad and pointless. I ran it through GPT to see how bad it would be, and it violently disagrees with this graphic.

### **Final Sorting Order:**

#### **S-tier: Absolute GOAT 🐐**
1. **Protagonists**
2. **Show, Don't Tell**
3. **Themes**
4. **Writing**

#### **A-tier: Elevates the media experience significantly**
1. **Antagonists**
2. **Foreshadowing**
3. **Genre Deconstructions**
4. **Moral Greyness**
5. **Psychology**
6. **Subversions**

#### **B-tier: A good detail but lacking in depth**
1. **Betrayals**
2. **Dark Subject Matter**
3. **Metafiction**
4. **Philosophy**
5. **Post-Modernism**
6. **Symbolism**

#### **C-tier: Mid trope, doesn't add much to the writing**
1. **Open Endings**
2. **References**

#### **D-tier: Sours the overall media experience, L trope**
- None of the listed tropes

Tropes Breakdown:
1. Antagonists: Antagonists are essential to conflict and tension. A well-written antagonist elevates the narrative, while a poorly written one can make it feel flat.
Tier: A-tier
2. Betrayals: Betrayals add emotional weight and complexity, but if overused, they can feel cheap.
Tier: B-tier
3. Dark Subject Matter: Dark subject matter adds depth and realism, but can alienate audiences if gratuitous.
Tier: B-tier
4. Foreshadowing: Good foreshadowing creates satisfying payoffs and enhances cohesion. Poor foreshadowing feels like a missed opportunity.
Tier: A-tier
5. Genre Deconstructions: Deconstructing a genre leads to fresh storytelling by subverting expectations, but can feel pretentious if not handled carefully.
Tier: A-tier
6. Metafiction: Metafiction can be clever and engaging, breaking the fourth wall, but can also be gimmicky.
Tier: B-tier

7. Moral Greyness: Moral ambiguity adds complexity to characters and situations, making the story more realistic and thought-provoking.
Tier: A-tier
8. Open Endings: Open endings can be divisive. Some appreciate the ambiguity, while others find it frustrating and unsatisfying.
Tier: C-tier
9. Philosophy: Philosophical themes can add depth and provoke thought, but they can also feel heavy-handed or out of place.
Tier: B-tier
10. Post-Modernism: Post-modernism challenges traditional storytelling, often leading to innovative narratives. However, it can also feel inaccessible or abstract.
Tier: B-tier
11. Protagonists: Protagonists are the heart of most stories. A well-developed protagonist can carry the narrative, while a weak one can make it feel hollow.
Tier: S-tier
12. Psychology: Psychological depth in characters and themes adds complexity and realism, making the story more engaging and relatable.
Tier: A-tier

13. References: References can be fun Easter eggs, but they can also feel forced or alienating if overused or too niche.
Tier: C-tier
14. Show, Don't Tell: Showing rather than telling allows for more immersive and engaging narratives.
Tier: S-tier
15. Subversions: Subverting expectations can lead to fresh storytelling, but it can backfire if it feels like subversion for its own sake.
Tier: A-tier
16. Symbolism: Symbolism can add layers of meaning, but it can also feel pretentious or obscure if not handled well.
Tier: B-tier
17. Themes: Themes are the underlying messages in a story. Strong themes elevate a narrative, while weak ones can detract from it.
Tier: S-tier
18. Writing: Writing is the foundation of any narrative. Good writing can make or break a story.
Tier: S-tier

Stef @wikisteff@mastodon.social Christensen

@wikisteff.bsky.social

Ph.D. in AI. Sr. Foresight Analyst, Horizons. Coder, numbers whiz, foresight expert. Sworn to use Evil powers only for Good. He/they. @wikisteff @mastodon.social

1.1k followers822 following6.2k posts