Complete Scaling Method

Complete Scaling Method CSM Point of View: Holistic Framework: Narrative Consistency Filter: Proven Ability + Character Methodology Result: Complete Scaling ___ What is a Holistic Point of View? Just as the name suggests, you analyze everything. But unlike normal scaling not everything is valid until proven to be consistent within the established narrative; congruent with a character's methodology, and demonstrably within the range of a character's abilities. 1. To properly evaluate a feat, using this specific point of view, you need to eliminate cognitive bias. If you go in thinking: “This feat has a flaw.” you will find problems with things that don't even have any. The same logic applies in the event you go in thinking: “This feat is impressive.” or “Is this feat valid?” Because now you're subconsciously hoping it is and that will muddle your perception. The right mindset to have going into a story is: “What is the feat?” and “Does the narrative support it?” It might sound as though “is this feat valid” and “does the narrative support it” are the same thing, but they aren't. Not necessarily. 2. Why? With the former, you hold out subconscious hope for an interpretation you believe to be viable before going into the analysis with the full details of the feat. For the latter, you analyze the full feat first and then see if your interpretation is supported by the narrative. So it is a matter of the order in which these two actions are taken. If you're still …