1# concept-story
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3概念故事预设 - Narrative comics that visualize abstract concepts through character-driven stories
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5## Base Configuration
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7| Dimension | Value |
8|-----------|-------|
9| Art Style | manga |
10| Tone | warm |
11| Layout | standard (default) |
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13Equivalent to: `--art manga --tone warm`
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15## Unique Rules
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17This preset includes special rules beyond the art+tone combination. When `--style concept-story` is used, ALL rules below must be applied.
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19### Concept Visualization System (CRITICAL)
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21Each major abstract concept SHOULD have a recurring visual symbol/metaphor:
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23| Concept Type | Visualization Approach |
24|-------------|----------------------|
25| Psychological need | Tangible object character holds or discovers (e.g., glowing energy ball = competence) |
26| Management principle | Environmental metaphor character navigates (e.g., ship wheel = autonomy) |
27| Growth/development | Living organic symbol that transforms (e.g., seed → flowering plant = relatedness) |
28| Abstract framework | Spatial structure characters can enter or observe |
29| Emotional state | Color/lighting shift in the scene atmosphere |
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31**Unlike ohmsha**: Dialogue panels are allowed and expected. The goal is to COMBINE visual metaphors WITH dialogue, not replace dialogue entirely.
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33**Pattern**: "Dialogue introduces idea" → "Visual metaphor illustrates it" → "Character reacts/applies it"
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35### Visual Symbol Continuity
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37Symbols must persist across the story:
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39| Stage | Treatment |
40|-------|-----------|
41| Introduction | Symbol appears with soft glow effect when concept is first mentioned |
42| Recurrence | Same symbol reappears in background or character interaction when concept is referenced |
43| Resolution | ALL symbols gather in the final composition, showing integration of learned concepts |
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45**Storyboard requirement**: Include a Symbol Mapping Table defining concept → visual symbol before panel breakdown.
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47### Character Archetypes (Flexible)
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49Create original characters based on content domain. No fixed defaults:
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51| Role | Archetype | Visual Cues |
52|------|-----------|------------|
53| Protagonist | Learner/worker facing a challenge | Modern professional or student, relatable, starts with constrained posture |
54| Mentor | Experienced guide who teaches through experience | Slightly older, calm demeanor, warm color accents |
55| Catalyst | Person or event that triggers transformation | Can be a colleague, situation, challenge, or opportunity |
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57**IMPORTANT**: Characters are created fresh each time based on the source content's domain (business, psychology, education, etc.). No default character set.
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59### Narrative Arc Structure
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61Enforce a five-stage growth arc:
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63| Act | Structure | Visual Tone |
64|-----|-----------|------------|
65| Opening | Protagonist stuck in routine, faces frustration | Muted warm tones, tight framing, constrained compositions |
66| Inciting moment | Mentor appears or opportunity arrives | Brightness increases, panels open up |
67| Learning | Concepts introduced through visual metaphors | Rich warm palette, symbols introduced one by one |
68| Turning point | Protagonist applies knowledge, faces test | Contrast increases, dynamic compositions |
69| Transformation | Growth demonstrated, new understanding visible | Full warm palette, expansive composition, all symbols present |
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71### Dialogue + Action Balance
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73- Dialogue is encouraged and expected (unlike ohmsha's NO talking heads rule)
74- Every page should combine at least one dialogue panel with at least one visual/action panel
75- Avoid pure "lecture" pages where a character explains for 4+ panels straight
76- When a character explains a concept verbally, the NEXT panel should visualize it
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78**Wrong approach**: Four consecutive panels of mentor lecturing at protagonist
79**Right approach**: Mentor introduces concept → visual metaphor panel → protagonist reacts → applies understanding
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81### Scene Atmosphere Rules
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83| Scene Type | Atmosphere |
84|------------|-----------|
85| Problem/frustration | Cool muted tones over warm base, tight framing, cluttered environment |
86| Mentoring moment | Golden hour lighting, open composition, warm indoor glow |
87| Concept visualization | Soft glow effects, clean simplified backgrounds, symbol spotlight |
88| Growth/transformation | Warm light expanding outward, character posture opening up |
89| Resolution | Full warm palette, spacious composition, all visual symbols visible |
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91### Ending Requirements
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93Final page MUST include:
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951. Protagonist demonstrating transformed understanding (not just being told)
962. Visual callback showing contrast with opening state (e.g., wilted plant → thriving plant)
973. All concept symbols visible together in the composition
984. A forward-looking element suggesting ongoing growth (not a closed ending)
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100### Page Title Convention
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102Every page MUST have a narrative title:
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104**Wrong**: "Chapter 3: Self-Determination Theory"
105**Right**: "The Day Xiao Ming Found His Own Engine"
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107## Quality Markers
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109- ✓ Each major concept has a recurring visual symbol
110- ✓ Dialogue and visual metaphors work together (not one replacing the other)
111- ✓ Clear growth arc from problem to transformation
112- ✓ Original characters suited to the content domain
113- ✓ Warm, professional atmosphere throughout
114- ✓ Visual symbols recur and accumulate through the story
115- ✓ Final page integrates all concept symbols with transformation callback
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117## Best For
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119Psychology concepts, business/management principles, motivation theory, personal development,
120self-help content, leadership frameworks, coaching narratives, soft skill education,
121abstract concept explanation through character-driven stories
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