Introductory Statements

To have a story, a good story, certain requirements must be fulfilled. There must be characters. There must be a conflict. There must be something that can draw a person in and make them care what happens. The sheer variety in all forms of the entertainment industry has given those who long for a story plenty to choose from. So many TV shows, video games and books create worlds that can pull us in and entertain us. For me, the story is why I play a video game, read a book or watch a TV show. Sure, the flashy special effects, the smoothness of game play will help; but if you don't care about the outcome, what's the point?

I love a good story.