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README.md

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 # federated-love
 
+"Federated Love: I can't believe my instance is this cute!" or FederatedLove is a short visual novel created in RenPy.
+
 ## How to play?
 
 - You can get the executables for it [here](https://downloads.waifuism.life/)
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 - Copy the whole folder into your projects folder
     - Example: project.json would be in /home/myuser/RenPyProjects/federated-love
 - Select the project and Launch it
+
+## Outline
+
+### Script
+
+The outline of the script can be found in the outline.md, it explains in better detail the setting, plot and characters.
+
+## Current general to-do list:
+
+- Write an outline of the 2nd and 3rd chapters
+- Find Music
+- Find backgrounds

outline.md

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+# Setting
+
+The story unfolds inside the Fediverse, where different houses (instances) are maintained by their mascots.
+
+The script is divided in 3 general parts:
+- Introduction
+- Journey
+- Resolution
+
+# Plot
+
+## Introduction (Chapter 1)
+
+- MainCharacter (MC) decides to install Pleroma.
+- MC gets pulled into the Fediverse by Pleroma-tan's antics.
+- Pleroma-tan lightly reveals her struggles with bullying from Mastodon folks, setting the initial conflict.
+
+## Journey through Instances (Chapter 2)
+
+- MC and Pleroma-tan embark on a walk around some instances to get to know some people and make MC understand the fediverse.
+- They visit different instances, meeting Grumbulon and Weeble, learning about their quirks, they may or may not join the gang.
+
+## Conflict Resolution (Chapter 3)
+
+- Together, the group addresses Pleroma's issues with Mastodon users, promoting understanding and friendship.
+- Humorous encounters and light-hearted moments ensue as they navigate the peculiarities of each instance.
+
+## Final decision
+
+- Two climactic endings events involving all the mascots and MC, where they confront the source of the conflict and work towards a resolution.
+
+# Characters
+
+1. **Pleroma-tan:**
+
+   - Represents the Pleroma software, with a mix of vulnerability and determination.
+2. **Grumbulon:**
+
+   - A quirky cat managing an instance, adding comic relief and wisdom to the group.
+3. **Weeble:**
+
+   - A cheerful girl managing another instance.
+4. **MC:**
+
+   - The player's character, reacting to the absurdities of the Fediverse.
+
+# Humor
+
+- Incorporate internet memes, software jokes, and playful banter between characters.
+- Break the fourth wall occasionally for comedic effect, acknowledging the visual novel format.