Pacing Curve Generator

Create a detailed pacing analysis for a level.

Context Gathering

Before generating the pacing curve, understand the level:

Analyze Level Structure

• What major beats does the level have?
• How long is the level?
• What's the climax moment?
• Where are the rest points?

Understand Pacing Goals

• What's the overall intensity target?
• When should tension peak?
• How much downtime is needed?
• What emotional journey do you want?

Check Game Context

• What came before this level?
• What comes after?
• How does this fit the game's overall pacing?
• What player fatigue level is expected?

Identify Key Elements

• What encounters exist?
• What story beats occur?
• What new mechanics appear?
• What rewards are given?

Use this context to design appropriate pacing.

Output Format

# Pacing Analysis: [Level Name]

## Overview
**Total Duration:** [X-Y minutes]
**Overall Intensity:** [Low / Medium / High]
**Emotional Arc:** [e.g., Tension → Release → Climax → Resolution]

## Intensity Graph

HIGH │ ╱╲ │ ╱ ╲ ╱╲ MEDIUM │ ╱╲ ╱ ╲ ╱╲ ╱ ╲ │ ╱ ╲ ╱ ╲ ╱ ╲╱ ╲ LOW │──╱ ╳ ╳ ╲── │ └───────────────────────────────── 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% │ │ │ │ │ Entry Rising Peak Falling Exit

## Beat-by-Beat Breakdown

### Opening (0-X%)
**Duration:** [Minutes]
**Intensity:** [Level]
**Purpose:** [What this section accomplishes]

| Beat | Type | Intensity | Duration | Notes |
|------|------|-----------|----------|-------|
| [Beat] | [Combat/Puzzle/Story/Explore] | [1-10] | [Time] | [Details] |

### Rising Action (X-Y%)
**Duration:** [Minutes]
**Intensity:** [Level]
**Purpose:** [What this section accomplishes]

| Beat | Type | Intensity | Duration | Notes |
|------|------|-----------|----------|-------|
| [Beat] | [Type] | [1-10] | [Time] | [Details] |

### Climax (Y-Z%)
**Duration:** [Minutes]
**Intensity:** [Level]
**Purpose:** [What this section accomplishes]

| Beat | Type | Intensity | Duration | Notes |
|------|------|-----------|----------|-------|
| [Beat] | [Type] | [1-10] | [Time] | [Details] |

### Resolution (Z-100%)
**Duration:** [Minutes]
**Intensity:** [Level]
**Purpose:** [What this section accomplishes]

| Beat | Type | Intensity | Duration | Notes |
|------|------|-----------|----------|-------|
| [Beat] | [Type] | [1-10] | [Time] | [Details] |

## Intensity Factors

### What Raises Intensity
| Factor | Where Used | Intensity Boost |
|--------|------------|-----------------|
| [Factor] | [Beat(s)] | [+X] |

### What Lowers Intensity
| Factor | Where Used | Intensity Drop |
|--------|------------|----------------|
| [Factor] | [Beat(s)] | [-X] |

## Rest Points

| Location | Duration | Purpose |
|----------|----------|---------|
| [Where] | [How long] | [Why rest here] |

## Emotion Journey

EMOTION GRAPH:

Wonder │ * │ / Hope │ * │ / Neutral │----* │
Tension │ * │ \ * Fear │ *--/ │ └──────────────── Start End

## Pacing Issues & Solutions

| Potential Issue | Location | Solution |
|-----------------|----------|----------|
| [Issue] | [Where] | [How to fix] |

## Comparison to Game Average

| Metric | This Level | Game Average | Notes |
|--------|-----------|--------------|-------|
| Peak intensity | [X/10] | [Y/10] | [Context] |
| Rest frequency | [Every X min] | [Every Y min] | [Context] |
| Combat % | [X%] | [Y%] | [Context] |

Generate based on the user's level and pacing goals.