====== Stories ======

A **Story** is a playable campaign within a **[[create:start|World]]**, similar to a Dungeons & Dragons or tabletop RPG campaign. To create a Story, you must either use a **custom World** or a **[[create:workshop|Workshop]] World** as its foundation.

==== Key Features of Stories ====

  * **Single-player or Multiplayer** – Stories can be played **solo (default)** or with up to **4 [[players|Players]]**.
  * **Independent World Instances** – Each Story creates a **unique copy** of its World, so changes to the original World do not directly impact it.
  * **World Updates & Merging** – If the parent World (including Workshop Worlds) receives updates, a notice will appear with the option to **merge changes** into the Story.

==== Starting a Story ====
  * Tap on a **[[create:workshop|Workshop]] World** or one of your **own custom Worlds**.
  * Press **Start Story**.
  * Select an **existing character** or create a **new one**.
  * Choose a **starting location** (must be a **Point** marked as a **Starting Location**).
  * Begin your adventure!

==== Accessing the World Editor ====
  * The World Editor for a Story can be accessed in two ways:
    * From the **three-dot menu** on the Story card.
    * From the **right sidebar** in the **Settings tab** by clicking **Go to Editor**.

==== Memory & Context Management ====
Stories feature advanced **[[memory|Memory]] systems** to ensure long-term context retention and dynamic adaptation to Player interactions. This includes **rolling summarization, AI-assisted journal entries, and dynamic context management**, allowing Stories to support **hundreds of characters** while maintaining immersion.

Stories provide an evolving, persistent experience, making them ideal for **long-term campaigns** with rich world-building.