Creating StoryLocations

StoryLocations are interactive places in your Minecraft world that the AI system can understand and reference. They contain rich context about the location's history, current events, and relationships

Creating a Location

Primary Method: In-Game Command

Use the /story location create command while standing at the location you want to create:

/story location create <location_name> [context]

What happens:

  • The plugin automatically captures your current coordinates (x, y, z, yaw, pitch)

  • If you provide context, it cross-references keywords with your existing NPCs, lore, and other locations

  • An AI-generated location context is created based on your input and world knowledge

  • A YAML file is created in the locations/ directory

Examples

Basic location creation:

/story location create <location_name>

Creates a location with just coordinates and basic info.

Location with context:

/story location create Lannisport "A bustling trade city ruled by House Mervail, known for its three-tiered structure and strategic position on the Azure Sea"

The system will:

  • Recognize "House Mervail" if it exists in your lore/NPCs

  • Generate context about trade, city structure, and geography

  • Cross-reference with other coastal locations or trade hubs

Location referencing existing world elements:

/story location create "Brotherhood_Base" "A secret Brotherhood hideout hidden beneath the ruins of the old Lysathara library"

The system will:

  • Connect to existing "Brotherhood" lore

  • Reference "Lysathara" location context

  • Generate appropriate secret/hidden location details

Sublocations

Create sublocations using the "Parent/Child" naming convention:

/story location create "York/Tavern"
/story location create "York/Tavern/Upstairs"
/story location create "York/Tavern/Upstairs/Private_Room"

This creates a hierarchical structure:

  • York.yml (main location)

  • York/Tavern.yml (sublocation)

  • York/Tavern/Upstairs.yml (nested sublocation)

  • York/Tavern/Upstairs/Private_Room.yml (deeply nested)

Unlimited nesting depth is supported (untested).

Writing Effective Context

Tips for Better AI Generation

Include specific names and references:

  • Mention existing NPCs, factions, or locations

  • Reference established lore and events

  • Use proper names from your world

Be descriptive but concise:

  • Describe the location's purpose and atmosphere

  • Mention key features or landmarks

  • Include any current events or rumors

Examples of good context prompts:

"A fortified outpost of the Eldoran Kingdom, recently captured from Rutis forces"
"A hidden Brotherhood sanctuary where initiates study cross-racial magic"
"The main marketplace of Lysathara, bustling with elven merchants and foreign traders"

Manual Creation and Editing

YAML File Structure

You can manually create or edit location YAML files:

# Name of the location
name: LocationName

# List of contexts
context:
  - |-
    First paragraph of context describing the location...
  - |-
    Second paragraph with additional details...
    
# "sit" or "sleep". This is optional. If this is set, it will pose the NPC if they random path to the location.
randomPathingAction: "sit" 

# Auto-generated location details if location create command is used. This is used to determine a NPC's current location (which we feed current location context during conversations). Also enables to be used in random pathing and schedule pathing. Still, optional.
world: world
x: -1267.36
y: 111.0
z: 970.68
yaw: -0.42
pitch: 0.0

Key Fields

  • name: Location identifier

  • context: List of descriptive paragraphs (use |- for multi-line text)

  • world: Minecraft world name (usually "world")

  • x, y, z: Exact coordinates

  • yaw, pitch: Player facing direction

Manual Editing Tips

  • Use the |- syntax for multi-line context paragraphs

  • Each context entry should be a complete thought or description

  • Keep coordinates accurate to the actual in-game location

  • Test your location by having NPCs reference it in conversations

Best Practices

  1. Stand at the exact spot where you want the location center

  2. Use descriptive context that references your existing world

  3. Test locations by having NPCs mention them in conversations

  4. Organize sublocations logically (e.g., "City/District/Building/Room")

  5. Keep context updated as your world evolves

File Organization

Locations are stored in the locations/ directory:

  • Main locations: LocationName.yml

  • Sublocations: LocationName/Sublocation.yml

  • Nested sublocations: LocationName/Sublocation/Subsublocation.yml

The plugin automatically creates the necessary directory structure when using the /story location create command.

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