Promotion & Visibility
Work in Progress
This documentation is still being expanded and refined. Features, screenshots, and descriptions may change until Talescape's public release. If something is unclear or you need help, please ask on the official Talescape Discord. We're happy to clarify or update pages as needed.
Talescape highlights stories in several ways to help Dreamers discover new content and to reward active Bards. Visibility is based on activity, quality, and community engagement, not paid placement.
Contest Highlights
Stories that win or place in official contests are automatically featured on the start page and contest archive. Winning stories include a visible contest badge and remain permanently highlighted in search results.
New Releases
Recently published stories appear automatically in the “New Stories” section on the Talescape home screen and marketplace. This helps fresh releases gain early visibility without requiring manual promotion.
Recent Updates
When a Bard publishes a new version of an existing story, it appears in the “Recently Updated” list.
Updates are visible for a limited time and help long-running projects stay discoverable.
Featured Stories
Stories created by Maestro Bards are regularly featured on the Talescape front page. Featured slots rotate automatically, cycling through eligible stories to ensure equal exposure over time. Selection is random among all active Maestro stories that meet quality and content standards.
This system ensures fair and ongoing visibility for experienced creators without manual review or preference.
General Discovery
All public stories appear in marketplace search and category pages based on:
- Tags and Dream Type
- Popularity (downloads, ratings, or playtime)
- Release recency and completion status
Stories that are well-tagged, frequently updated, and properly categorized tend to perform best in recommendations and search results.