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["Act","Beat Name","Beat Number","Beat Definition"]
["Act 1","Prologue","Beat 1","A beat that sets up Tone, Setting, Scope, and contrasts the Epilogue to illustrate Protagonist growth."]
["Act 1","Protagonist \"Want\" (Achievable Goal)","Beat 2","A beat that clearly defines the \"Want\", a Goal the Protagonist wants to achieve during the story."]
["Act 1","Protagonist \"Need\" (Theme)","Beat 3","A beat that defines a Moral Lesson essential to the Protagonist's growth, that also conflicts with their Goal."]
["Act 1","Protagonist Life (Things to Fix)","Beat 4","A beat illustrating the Protagonist's daily routines at Home, Work, and Play, and problems they create by violating the Moral Lesson."]
["Act 1","Protagonist Plight (Things to Fix)","Beat 5","A beat that describes how the Protagonist's \"Lie\" is holding them back from achieving their \"Want\"."]
["Act 1","Inciting Incident","Beat 6","An unexpected event that upsets the Protagonist's Status Quo, and propels the story forward."]
["Act 1","Hesitation","Beat 7","A beat where the Protagonist reacts to the Inciting Incident, either positively or negatively."]
["Act 1","Prepare to Execute Goal","Beat 8","A beat where the Protagonist plans to restore the Status Quo, in order to achieve their Goal."]
["Act 1","Attempt At Goal","Beat 9","A beat where the Protagonist attempts to restore the Status Quo, in order to achieve their Goal."]
["Act 1","Plot Point 1 (1st Failure at Goal)","Beat 10","A significant event that affects the Protagonist, either internally or externally, and forces them to make a decision."]
["Act 2","Cross to the Unknown","Beat 11","A beat that illustrates the Protagonist's decision to abandon their Status Quo, and embark on a journey to achieve their Goal."]
["Act 2","B-Story (Mentor / Love interest / Theme)","Beat 12","A beat that illustrates the Theme through the Protagonist's relationship with a Mentor or Love Interest."]
["Act 2","Trials of Initiation","Beat 13","A beat where the Protagonist struggles to achieve their Goal, while meeting new Allies and Antagonists."]
["Act 2","Gain Skills (Learn about \"Need\")","Beat 14","A beat where the Protagonist learns skills and/or behaviours associated with the Moral Lesson, from various Allies and/or Antagonists."]
["Act 2","Pinch Point 1 (2nd Failure at Goal)","Beat 15","An event, less dramatic than a Plot Point, that psychologically affects the Protagonist."]
["Act 2","Trials of Initiation (Again)","Beat 16","A beat where the Protagonist struggles to achieve their Goal, while meeting new Allies and Antagonists."]
["Act 2","Gain Skills (Learn about \"Need\" Again)","Beat 17","Another beat where the Protagonist learns skills and/or behaviours associated with the Moral Lesson, from various Allies and/or Antagonists."]
["Act 2","Trials of Initiation (More)","Beat 18","A beat where the Protagonist struggles to achieve their Goal, while meeting new Allies and Antagonists."]
["Act 2","Gain Skills (Learn More About \"Need\")","Beat 19","A final beat where the Protagonist learns skills and/or behaviours associated with the Moral Lesson, from various Allies and/or Antagonists."]
["Act 2","Reach the Inner Sanctum","Beat 20","A beat that shows the Protagonist and Allies, now experienced and familiar with the Unknown, make new plans to achieve their Goal."]
["Act 2","Midpoint (Comeuppance / Wish Fulfillment)","Beat 21","A dramatic Wish Fulfillment for the Protagonist, who has not yet learned the Moral Lesson. Stakes are raised, and a deadline for the Goal is introduced. This beat can alternatively be a Comeuppance, but either situation should contrast the drama of Pinch Point 2."]
["Act 2","Internal Tensions (Allies / Love Interest)","Beat 22","A beat illustrating how dissent, doubt, and jealousy create conflict between the Protagonist and their Allies."]
["Act 2","External Tensions (Antagonist)","Beat 23","A beat where the Antagonist regroups, and doubles their effort to obstruct the Protagonist's Goal."]
["Act 2","Sacrifice \"Need\" to Pursue Goal for \"Want\"","Beat 24","A beat illustrating the Protagonist's awareness of the Moral Lesson, but committing to their Goal in spite of it."]
["Act 2","Increasing Tension","Beat 25","A beat where the Antagonist obstructs the Protagonist, and / or conflict rises between the Protagonist and their Allies."]
["Act 2","Twist","Beat 26","A unexpected event that changes the perception of preceding events, or places the main conflict in a different context."]
["Act 2","Pinch Point 2 (Complete Failure)","Beat 27","A moment of absolute and seemingly permanent defeat for the Protagonist, in their pursuit of the Goal."]
["Act 2","Admit Defeat","Beat 28","A beat where the Protagonist admits defeat and exhibits humility."]
["Act 2","Moment of Clarity","Beat 29","A beat where the Protagonist realizes the importance of the Moral Lesson, and how it relates to their plight."]
["Act 2","Plot Point 3 (Return to Start)","Beat 30","A beat where the Protagonist makes the decision to confront the Antagonist."]
["Act 3","Make Amends","Beat 31","A beat where the Protagonist pays the price for their mistakes and/or achievements."]
["Act 3","Atone with Allies","Beat 32","A beat where the Protagonist makes amends with their Allies."]
["Act 3","Create Final Plan","Beat 33","A beat where the Protagonist and Allies make a Final Plan to achieve their Goal."]
["Act 3","Attempt Final Plan","Beat 34","A beat where the Protagonist and Allies attempt to execute their Final Plan."]
["Act 3","Proof of Growth (Pay off Things to Fix)","Beat 35","A beat illustrating how the Protagonist and Allies use the Moral Lesson to fix problems from the daily routines."]
["Act 3","Defeat Antagonist's Lieutenants","Beat 36","A beat illustrating growth for Allies, as they defeat the secondary Antagonists, or sacrifice themselves for the cause."]
["Act 3","Unexpected Turn (Main Antagonist / Betrayal)","Beat 37","An unexpected beat in which the Protagonist is led into a trap by the main Antagonist, and forced into confrontation."]
["Act 3","Final Decision to Choose \"Need\" or \"Want\"","Beat 38","A beat where the Protagonist reacts to the Unexpected Turn, and must finally accept or refuse the Moral Lesson."]
["Act 3","Execute Final Plan","Beat 39","A beat illustrating the Protagonist using the Moral Lesson to defeat the Antagonist; OR a beat illustrating The Protagonist refusing the Moral Lesson and being defeated by the Antagonist (depending on the Plot, Story Type, and Character Arc chosen)."]
["Act 3","Epilogue","Beat 40","A beat that contrasts the Prologue to illustrate the growth, or corruption / fall of the Protagonist."]