Does QuestSmith Support Multiple Story Modes?
Adventure Awaits
Two Adventure Types: Simple Stories & RPG Campaigns
QuestSmith supports two distinct story creation modes: Simple Stories and RPG Campaigns.
When creators build a scenario, they select the story type that best fits the experience they want players to have.
Each mode changes:
- How the adventure begins
- What setup steps players go through
- Which creator tools and systems are enabled
- Whether the experience is purely narrative or RPG-focused
Simple Stories
Designed for Fast, Narrative-Driven Adventures
Simple Stories are built for creators who want players to jump directly into the narrative without character setup or gameplay systems.
Best For
- Romance
- Mystery
- Horror
- Slice-of-life
- Drama
- Interactive fiction
- Open-ended storytelling
Player Experience
Players tap Start and immediately enter the opening scene of the story.
There is:
- No character creation
- No stat setup
- No dice rolling
- No combat systems
The experience focuses entirely on narrative immersion and player choice.
Required Creator Fields
Creators must provide:
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Title | Name of the scenario |
| Genre | Story category |
| Cover Image | Main visual artwork |
| Opening Prompt | Defines the world, tone, and starting situation |
Optional Creator Tools
Simple Stories can also include:
- Description
- Tags
- Content Rating
- Settings & World Details
- Author Notes
- AI Instructions
- Story Cards
- AI Companion
- Default Response Length
These tools help shape consistency, world-building, and narration style.
Features Not Used in Simple Stories
The following systems are disabled in Simple mode:
- Character setup questions
- Character stats
- Dice rolls
- Combat systems
- Quest tracking
- Structured story scripts
- Starter character generation
RPG Campaigns
Designed for Structured Roleplaying Adventures
RPG Campaigns combine narrative storytelling with traditional RPG mechanics such as character creation, stats, combat, quests, and structured progression.
Best For
- Fantasy
- Sci-fi
- Cyberpunk
- Urban fantasy
- Medieval adventures
- Horror campaigns
- Tactical narrative experiences
Player Experience
Before entering the story, players:
- Create their character
- Answer setup questions
- Select identity details such as class or race
- Receive generated stats
- Begin the adventure through a structured story path
This creates a more game-like, campaign-focused experience.
RPG Character Creation System
Required Character Setup Questions
Creators define the questions players answer at the start of the adventure.
Requirements
- At least one setup question is required
- One question must collect the player’s Name
Each setup question includes:
- Label
- Placeholder text
- Default value
Recommended RPG Setup Fields
For deeper RPG experiences, creators are encouraged to include:
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Class / Role | Generates gameplay-focused stats and abilities |
| Race | Adds identity, flavor, and possible modifiers |
| Background | Influences personality and story context |
RPG Gameplay Systems
RPG Campaigns support integrated gameplay mechanics including:
- Character stats
- Dice rolls
- HP / MP tracking
- Combat encounters
- Quest logs
- Persistent progression
- Structured story scripting
Structured Story Script System
Acts → Arcs → Beats
RPG Campaigns use a structured narrative framework to guide progression.
Structure
| Layer | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Acts | Major sections of the campaign |
| Arcs | Story phases within an act |
| Beats | Individual progression moments and objectives |
This structure helps creators build long-form adventures with controlled pacing and branching progression.
Shared Features Across Both Modes
Both Simple Stories and RPG Campaigns include the same core creation tools and AI systems.
Shared Systems
- AI narration
- Story cards
- Companion characters
- Memory system
- Scene image generation
- Creator tools
- World-building settings
- Visibility controls
- AI instruction customization
How to Present the Modes to Players
Simple Stories
Story Mode — Start instantly and experience a fully narrative-driven adventure.
RPG Campaigns
Campaign Mode — Create a hero, roll for actions, fight enemies, complete quests, and progress through a structured world.
Both modes are designed to support immersive AI storytelling while giving creators flexibility in how structured or gameplay-focused their adventures become.