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Reciprocal Relationship

Turn this on when the reverse connection should also exist, such as parent and child, siblings or friends.

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Reciprocal

Reciprocal tells PlotDirector to create the reverse relationship too. If Annie is Beth's parent, Beth is Annie's child.

Use this for relationships where both directions should be tracked. Turn it off when the connection is one-sided, secret, unequal or should be handled separately.

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Confidence / Intensity

Use low values for weak or uncertain connections and high values for powerful trust, hatred, fear, loyalty or emotional weight.

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Initial Book

Choose the earliest book where this starting relationship matters.

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Reader Initially Knows

Untick this for hidden family ties, secret affairs, concealed identities, false assumptions or delayed reveals.

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Related Character

Pick the other character in the relationship you are describing.

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Relationship Awareness

Use awareness for secrets, mistaken identities, hidden ties, concealed affairs or relationships the reader does not yet understand.

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