Dream Types

I introduced a new way to categorize stories. Instead of starting with genres like adventure or romance, Talescape now organizes stories by tone and emotion. Each story belongs to one of four Dream Types: Daydream, Nightmare, Vision, or Echo.

Daydream covers stories that feel light or hopeful. Nightmare describes darker, heavier stories. Vision is used for abstract or experimental works, and Echo for stories driven by memory or reflection. These categories give readers a sense of what emotional experience to expect before they even start reading.

This system also helps authors describe their stories more precisely. Genre alone often says too little about how a story feels. By focusing on mood first and theme second, Talescape can present stories in a way that better matches player expectations. Dream Types also give the platform a consistent language that connects both creators and players.

The Dream Type is defined in the story settings and shown wherever a story appears, including search results, story pages, and contests. It will later influence recommendations and visibility filters once the marketplace is live.

I am curious to see if this shift away from traditional categories resonates with both Bards and Dreamers once more stories are released.