Story Scales
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Scales classify domains by scene count — the fundamental measure of scope.
| Scale | Scene Range | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | < 20 | A contained vignette — one conflict, one resolution | Short story, one-act play |
| Story | 20–50 | A focused domain with room for subplot and development | Romeo & Juliet (24), Great Gatsby (44) |
| Novel | 50–125 | Full-length domain with multiple arcs and cast depth | 1984 (75), HP books (89–110), Tale of Two Cities (100) |
| Epic | 125–312 | Extended domain with sprawling cast and world scope | Reverend Insanity Vol 1 (133) |
| Serial | 312+ | Long-running multi-volume domain with evolving world | Full web serials, multi-volume sagas |
Calibration: Each tier is approximately ×2.5 the previous tier; the bands are dials rather than verdicts.