Story Elements Expanded

A content-expansion mod for Hollywood Animal. It adds 134 new story elements (the building blocks you combine to design a movie) plus 20 new filming locations, all wired into the game's tag compatibility system so the right pieces synergize and anachronistic ones clash. Every new character, villain, setting and event ships with custom artwork.

Contents at a glance

Category	Count
Protagonists (heroes)	20
Antagonists (villains)	30
Settings (film backdrops)	24
Supporting Characters	20
Events	40
Filming Locations	20
Total new story elements	134

How it works & requirements

• Injected at launch via BepInEx — the game's own files are never modified.
• Requires BepInEx 5.4.23.5 (x64).
• Ket_ImageManager is recommended (serves the custom images shown below). Data works without it; images will not appear.
• Elements unlock on fitting in-game dates (e.g. Sci-Fi settings with the Sci-Fi genre, Horror settings with Horror).

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Protagonists (20)

The heroes at the center of your films.

Gallery

Aging Diva	Archaeologist	Barkeeper	Big Game Hunter	Boxer
College Football Star	Dock Worker	Factory Worker	Film Director	Gang Leader
Gold Digger	Hitman	Innocent on The Run	Jazz Musician	Lost Outcast
Princess	Rebellious Teenager	Renowned Chef	Trucker	Wartime Nurse

Details

Name	Cast Slots	Art	Commercial	Available From	Description
Aging Diva	1 Female	+0.20	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A fading star facing an uncertain future. Great for dramas about legacy, pride, and reinvention.
Archaeologist	1 Unisex	+0.10	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	A scholarly adventurer unearthing ancient mysteries. Perfect for adventure films and treasure hunts.
Barkeeper	1 Unisex	+0.05	+0.05	02 Jan 1929	A wise observer behind the counter. Ideal for noir, drama, and stories needing a grounded perspective.
Big Game Hunter	1 Male	-0.05	+0.20	02 Jan 1929	A fearless tracker stalking dangerous prey. Great for safari adventures and man-versus-nature tales.
Boxer	1 Male	+0.10	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	A fighter with iron fists and an unbreakable spirit. Ideal for underdog stories and tales of redemption.
College Football Star	1 Male	+0.00	+0.20	01 Jan 1929	A campus hero with everything to lose. Ideal for sports dramas and stories about fame and pressure.
Dock Worker	1 Male	+0.15	+0.00	02 Jan 1929	A tough laborer on the waterfront. Great for working-class drama and stories involving corruption.
Factory Worker	1 Unisex	+0.15	+0.00	01 Jan 1935	An ordinary person caught in the gears of industry. Perfect for social dramas and labor struggles.
Film Director	1 Unisex	+0.20	+0.05	01 Jan 1935	A visionary auteur battling to realize their art. Ideal for meta stories about filmmaking itself.
Gang Leader	1 Male	+0.10	+0.20	02 Jan 1929	A ruthless boss ruling the streets. Perfect for crime dramas about power, loyalty, and betrayal.
Gold Digger	1 Male	+0.10	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	A prospector chasing fortune in the wilderness. Perfect for frontier tales and stories of obsession.
Hitman	1 Male	+0.05	+0.25	02 Jan 1929	A professional killer living in shadows. Great for thrillers and morally complex action stories.
Innocent on The Run	1 Unisex	+0.20	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	A wrongly accused fugitive seeking to clear their name. Perfect for thrillers and chase stories.
Jazz Musician	1 Male	+0.20	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A soulful artist living for the music. Great for dramas about passion, struggle, and the creative life.
Lost Outcast	1 Unisex	+0.20	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A wandering soul searching for belonging. Ideal for character studies and redemption arcs.
Princess	1 Female	+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1929	A royal heroine of noble birth. Perfect for romance, fairy tales, and stories of duty versus desire.
Rebellious Teenager	1 Unisex	+0.20	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	A restless youth defying authority. Perfect for coming-of-age stories and generational conflict.
Renowned Chef	1 Unisex	+0.10	+0.05	01 Jan 1935	A culinary artist whose kitchen is a battlefield. Perfect for dramas about ambition and perfectionism.
Trucker	1 Male	+0.10	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	A lone wolf of the open road. Great for action, road movies, and blue-collar drama.
Wartime Nurse	1 Female	+0.20	+0.10	01 Jan 1945	An angel of mercy on the battlefield. Ideal for war dramas and stories of sacrifice and love.

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Antagonists (30)

The villains your heroes face — from crime lords to supernatural horrors.

Gallery

Ancient Mummy King	Apocalyptic Cult Leader	Arms Dealer	Arsonist	Atomic Mutant
Blackmail Kingpin	Con Artist	Corrupt Railroad Baron	Corrupt Sheriff	Crooked Frontier Judge
Disgraced Military General	Drug Lord	Escaped Lunatic	Extortionist	False Messiah
Kidnapper	Nazi Saboteur	Necromancer	Obsessed Jealous Husband	Obsessive Fan
Poisonous Widow	Professional Assassin	Ruthless Landlord	Shadowy Financier	Sinister Ringmaster
Slave Trade Kingpin	Smuggler	Society Poisoner	Terrorist	Unfair Boss

Details

Name	Cast Slots	Art	Commercial	Available From	Description
Ancient Mummy King	1 Male	+0.05	+0.15	14 Apr 1934	A cursed pharaoh risen from the tomb. Perfect for adventure and supernatural horror.
Apocalyptic Cult Leader	1 Male	+0.15	+0.10	01 Jan 1933	A charismatic fanatic preaching doom. Ideal for psychological thrillers and religious horror.
Arms Dealer	1 Male	+0.05	+0.15	01 Sep 1939	A merchant of death profiting from conflict. Perfect for war and spy thrillers.
Arsonist	1 Unisex	-0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1935	A pyromaniac who sets the world ablaze. Perfect for thrillers and insurance fraud plots.
Atomic Mutant	1 Unisex	-0.10	+0.20	16 Jul 1945	A twisted creature born from nuclear disaster. Great for sci-fi horror and monster movies.
Blackmail Kingpin	1 Male	+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1936	A shadowy figure controlling secrets. Perfect for noir and crime drama.
Con Artist	1 Unisex	+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1933	A charming swindler who lives by deception. Great for comedy and heist stories.
Corrupt Railroad Baron	1 Male	+0.15	+0.05	01 Jan 1931	A ruthless tycoon crushing all opposition. Ideal for westerns and period drama.
Corrupt Sheriff	1 Male	+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1931	A lawman who serves only himself. Great for westerns and frontier justice tales.
Crooked Frontier Judge	1 Male	+0.15	+0.05	01 Jan 1931	A tyrant dispensing false justice. Perfect for westerns and legal drama.
Disgraced Military General	1 Male	+0.15	+0.05	01 Sep 1939	A fallen commander seeking revenge. Great for war and political drama.
Drug Lord	1 Male	+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1950	A powerful crime boss running a narcotics empire. Great for crime drama.
Escaped Lunatic	1 Unisex	-0.10	+0.20	13 Sep 1935	A dangerous mind set loose. Perfect for horror thrillers and chase stories.
Extortionist	1 Unisex	+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1933	A criminal who profits through threats and coercion. Great for noir and crime drama.
False Messiah	1 Male	+0.20	+0.05	01 Jan 1933	A deceiver claiming divine purpose. Ideal for religious drama and cult stories.
Kidnapper	1 Unisex	+0.00	+0.15	01 Mar 1932	A criminal who takes hostages for ransom. Ideal for thrillers and rescue stories.
Nazi Saboteur	1 Male	+0.10	+0.15	01 Sep 1939	An enemy agent spreading terror. Great for war thrillers and spy stories.
Necromancer	1 Unisex	+0.10	+0.15	01 Jan 1935	A dark sorcerer commanding the dead. Ideal for horror and supernatural tales.
Obsessed Jealous Husband	1 Male	+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	A possessive spouse driven to violence. Ideal for domestic drama and noir.
Obsessive Fan	1 Unisex	+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1940	A devoted admirer turned stalker. Perfect for psychological thrillers.
Poisonous Widow	1 Female	+0.15	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	A deadly woman collecting dead husbands. Great for noir and black comedy.
Professional Assassin	1 Unisex	+0.00	+0.20	01 Jan 1940	A cold-blooded killer for hire. Perfect for action thrillers and spy stories.
Ruthless Landlord	1 Male	+0.15	+0.00	01 Jan 1930	A greedy owner exploiting the poor. Perfect for social drama.
Shadowy Financier	1 Male	+0.10	+0.05	01 Jan 1933	A puppet master pulling strings. Ideal for conspiracy thrillers.
Sinister Ringmaster	1 Male	+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1935	A showman hiding dark secrets. Great for circus horror.
Slave Trade Kingpin	1 Male	+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1950	A monstrous trafficker in human lives. Perfect for period drama and action.
Smuggler	1 Unisex	+0.00	+0.10	01 Jan 1933	A criminal who moves contraband across borders. Ideal for adventure and war stories.
Society Poisoner	1 Female	+0.15	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	An elegant killer behind high society. Ideal for noir and mystery.
Terrorist	1 Unisex	+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1940	A fanatic who uses violence for political ends. Ideal for thrillers and war stories.
Unfair Boss	1 Unisex	+0.15	+0.05	01 Jan 1929	A tyrannical employer who exploits and belittles his workers. Perfect for social dramas, workplace comedies, and stories of standing up against injustice.

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Settings (24)

Backdrops your movies are shot against. Wider art; unlocked by era.

Gallery

African Savanna	Alaskan Frontier	Alien Planet	Amazonian Jungle
American Revolution	American Suburb	Ancient Aztec Empire	Arabian Desert
Biblical Times	Celtic Scotland	Dark Ages Europe	Dust Bowl Plains
Eerie Cemetery	French Revolution	Gothic Castle	Haunted Mansion
London	Mars Colony	Medieval Spain	New York City
Orbital Station	Paris	Pirate High Seas	Swiss Alps

Details

Name	Cast Slots	Art	Commercial	Available From	Description
African Savanna		+0.00	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	Vast grasslands and wildlife. Perfect for safari adventures and nature documentaries.
Alaskan Frontier		+0.05	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	Frozen wilderness adventure. Ideal for survival stories and nature tales.
Alien Planet		+0.15	+0.15	01 Jan 1935	Uncharted alien world. Perfect for sci-fi adventure, first contact and survival horror.
Amazonian Jungle		+0.00	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	Deep rainforest exploration. Perfect for adventure and discovery stories.
American Revolution		+0.10	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	Colonial America in revolt. Ideal for patriotic war dramas.
American Suburb		+0.00	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	Quiet residential neighborhoods. Perfect for family dramas and coming-of-age stories.
Ancient Aztec Empire		+0.10	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Ideal for epic adventures and historical dramas.
Arabian Desert		+0.05	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	Exotic Middle Eastern setting. Perfect for adventure and romantic tales.
Biblical Times		+0.15	+0.10	01 Jan 1933	Ancient Holy Land. Perfect for religious epics and historical dramas.
Celtic Scotland		+0.15	+0.00	02 Jan 1929	Misty Scottish highlands. Ideal for historical dramas and supernatural tales.
Dark Ages Europe		-0.05	-0.05	02 Jan 1929	Post-Roman collapse. Perfect for gritty historical and survival stories.
Dust Bowl Plains		+0.15	+0.00	02 Jan 1929	Depression-era heartland. Perfect for survival dramas and family sagas.
Eerie Cemetery		+0.05	+0.15	13 Sep 1935	Fog-shrouded graveyard. Perfect for ghost stories, undead horror and grave-robbing thrillers.
French Revolution		+0.15	+0.10	01 Jan 1933	Paris in turmoil. Ideal for revolutionary drama and historical romance.
Gothic Castle		+0.10	+0.15	13 Sep 1935	Crumbling aristocratic castle. Perfect for gothic horror, vampire tales and supernatural mystery.
Haunted Mansion		+0.00	+0.20	13 Sep 1935	Gothic horror estate. Perfect for ghost stories and supernatural thrillers.
London		+0.20	+0.10	01 Jan 1929	Heart of the British Empire. Ideal for crime dramas and period pieces.
Mars Colony		+0.10	+0.15	01 Jan 1935	Red planet frontier. Perfect for sci-fi exploration and survival stories.
Medieval Spain		+0.10	+0.05	02 Jan 1929	Reconquista era Iberia. Ideal for crusade epics and romantic adventures.
New York City		+0.10	+0.20	02 Jan 1929	The city that never sleeps. Ideal for crime dramas and ambitious tales.
Orbital Station		+0.10	+0.20	01 Jan 1935	Space station in orbit. Perfect for claustrophobic sci-fi thrillers and survival stories.
Paris		+0.20	+0.10	01 Jan 1929	City of lights and romance. Perfect for love stories and artistic dramas.
Pirate High Seas		-0.05	+0.25	02 Jan 1929	Swashbuckling ocean adventure. Ideal for pirate tales and naval action.
Swiss Alps		+0.15	-0.10	02 Jan 1929	Majestic alpine scenery. Ideal for mountain adventures and scenic romances.

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Supporting Characters (20)

Secondary roles that round out a cast.

Gallery

Best Friend	Bodyguard	Caring Uncle	Criminal's Accomplice	Devoted Admirer
Family Lawyer	Hired Killer	Informant	Jealous Lover	Loyal Servant
Mistress	Mysterious Client	Mysterious Visitor	Nightclub Hostess	Personal Driver
Protagonist's Father	Protagonist's Mother	Romantic Rival	Secret Admirer	Wise Elder

Details

Name	Cast Slots	Art	Commercial	Available From	Description
Best Friend	1 Unisex	+0.03	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	A trusted confidant through thick and thin.
Bodyguard	1 Male	+0.02	+0.08	14 Apr 1934	A protective guardian watching over the vulnerable.
Caring Uncle	1 Male	+0.05	+0.05	01 Jan 1931	A supportive relative offering guidance and help.
Criminal's Accomplice	1 Unisex	+0.02	+0.06	01 Jan 1931	A helper assisting in unlawful schemes.
Devoted Admirer	1 Unisex	+0.04	+0.05	01 Jan 1931	A loyal follower captivated by the protagonist.
Family Lawyer	1 Unisex	+0.03	+0.02	01 Jan 1931	A legal advisor managing family affairs.
Hired Killer	1 Unisex	+0.02	+0.10	01 Jan 1931	A professional assassin working for money.
Informant	1 Unisex	+0.02	+0.06	01 Jan 1931	A shadowy source providing crucial information.
Jealous Lover	1 Unisex	+0.06	+0.04	01 Jan 1931	A possessive partner driven by suspicion.
Loyal Servant	1 Male	+0.02	+0.00	01 Jan 1931	A devoted attendant faithful to the household.
Mistress	1 Female	+0.08	+0.05	01 Jan 1931	A secret lover complicating relationships.
Mysterious Client	1 Unisex	+0.04	+0.08	01 Jan 1931	An enigmatic patron with hidden motives.
Mysterious Visitor	1 Unisex	+0.05	+0.08	01 Jan 1931	An enigmatic stranger with unknown intentions.
Nightclub Hostess	1 Female	+0.04	+0.06	01 Jan 1931	A glamorous entertainer in the nightlife scene.
Personal Driver	1 Male	+0.02	+0.04	01 Jan 1931	A trusted chauffeur navigating through danger.
Protagonist's Father	1 Male	+0.05	+0.02	01 Jan 1931	A paternal figure shaping the hero's path.
Protagonist's Mother	1 Female	+0.05	+0.02	01 Jan 1931	A maternal figure with deep emotional ties.
Romantic Rival	1 Unisex	+0.05	+0.05	01 Jan 1931	A competitor vying for the same affection.
Secret Admirer	1 Unisex	+0.05	+0.06	01 Jan 1931	A hidden suitor watching from the shadows.
Wise Elder	1 Unisex	+0.08	+0.00	01 Jan 1931	A venerable sage offering wisdom and counsel.

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Events (40)

Dramatic beats you can weave into a script.

Gallery

Alibi Broken	Ambush	Ancient Puzzle	Back Alley Confrontation	Bar Brawl
Blackmail Scheme	Bribery Discovery	Buffalo Stampede	Buried Alive	Canyon Ambush
Cattle Drive	Courtroom Drama	Daring Heist	Desert Survival	Dramatic Reveal
Duel at Dawn	False Identity Revealed	Final Showdown	Forbidden Romance	Frame-Up
Gunslinger Duel	Indian Confrontation	Informant Murdered	Last Stand	Masked Ball
Murder in the Shadows	Native American Attack	Outlaw Hideout Siege	Poison Murder	Poker Game Betrayal
Political Intrigue	Safe Cracking Job	Saloon Brawl	Seduction	Shipwreck
Supernatural Encounter	Survival Tournament	Thrilling Chase	Undercover Mission	Vigilante Justice

Details

Name	Cast Slots	Art	Commercial	Available From	Description
Alibi Broken		+0.10	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	A suspect's alibi falls apart under scrutiny.
Ambush		+0.05	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A surprise attack catches the characters off guard.
Ancient Puzzle		+0.10	+0.05	01 Jan 1933	An archaeological mystery that must be solved.
Back Alley Confrontation		+0.05	+0.10	14 Apr 1934	A dangerous encounter in the urban underworld.
Bar Brawl		+0.00	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A violent fight breaks out in a bar or saloon.
Blackmail Scheme		+0.10	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	Secrets are used as leverage for power.
Bribery Discovery		+0.10	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	Corruption is exposed in high places.
Buffalo Stampede		+0.00	+0.20	14 Apr 1934	A massive herd of buffalo runs wild across the plains.
Buried Alive		+0.05	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	A terrifying scene of entrapment underground.
Canyon Ambush		+0.05	+0.10	14 Apr 1934	Outlaws attack from the canyon walls above.
Cattle Drive		+0.00	+0.10	14 Apr 1934	Moving a massive herd across dangerous territory.
Courtroom Drama		+0.15	+0.05	01 Jan 1933	Tense legal proceedings with high stakes.
Daring Heist		+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1932	An elaborate and daring theft operation.
Desert Survival		+0.10	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	Stranded in the unforgiving desert heat.
Dramatic Reveal		+0.10	+0.05	01 Jan 1933	A shocking truth is exposed to everyone.
Duel at Dawn		+0.10	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A formal combat challenge to settle a dispute.
False Identity Revealed		+0.15	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	Someone's true identity is exposed.
Final Showdown		+0.10	+0.15	02 Jan 1929	The ultimate confrontation between protagonist and antagonist.
Forbidden Romance		+0.15	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	A love affair that society forbids.
Frame-Up		+0.10	+0.05	01 Jan 1935	An innocent person is framed for a crime they didn't commit.
Gunslinger Duel		+0.05	+0.15	14 Apr 1934	Two gunslingers face off in a classic western showdown.
Indian Confrontation		+0.10	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	A tense standoff with native tribes.
Informant Murdered		+0.10	+0.00	14 Apr 1934	A key witness is silenced permanently.
Last Stand		+0.10	+0.15	01 Jan 1935	A final desperate defense against overwhelming odds.
Masked Ball		+0.15	+0.05	02 Jan 1929	A mysterious social gathering where identities are hidden.
Murder in the Shadows		+0.10	+0.00	14 Apr 1934	A killing takes place under cover of darkness.
Native American Attack		+0.00	+0.10	14 Apr 1934	A confrontation with native warriors.
Outlaw Hideout Siege		+0.00	+0.15	14 Apr 1934	Law enforcement surrounds the outlaw's hideout.
Poison Murder		+0.10	+0.00	14 Apr 1934	A deadly substance claims a victim.
Poker Game Betrayal		+0.10	+0.05	14 Apr 1934	A high-stakes card game ends in treachery.
Political Intrigue		+0.15	+0.05	01 Jan 1935	Power games and machinations behind the scenes.
Safe Cracking Job		+0.05	+0.15	14 Apr 1934	Breaking into a heavily secured vault.
Saloon Brawl		+0.00	+0.10	14 Apr 1934	A rowdy fight breaks out in a frontier saloon.
Seduction		+0.10	+0.10	02 Jan 1929	Romantic manipulation used to achieve one's goals.
Shipwreck		+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1932	A maritime disaster strands the characters.
Supernatural Encounter		+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1932	A mysterious meeting with the otherworldly.
Survival Tournament		+0.00	+0.20	01 Jan 1935	A deadly competition where only the strongest survive.
Thrilling Chase		+0.05	+0.15	01 Jan 1932	A high-speed pursuit through dangerous terrain.
Undercover Mission		+0.10	+0.10	01 Jan 1935	Secret infiltration to gather information or sabotage.
Vigilante Justice		+0.10	+0.10	14 Apr 1934	Taking the law into one's own hands.

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Filming Locations (20)

New sets your crew can film in (data-only, no artwork in-game). Sci-Fi and Horror themed.

Location	ID	Base Budget	Base Duration	Quality Limit
Alien Temple	ALIEN_TEMPLE	650	9	3
Alien Throne Room	ALIEN_THRONE_ROOM	550	8	3
Command Bridge	COMMAND_BRIDGE	600	8	4
Communications Center	COMMUNICATIONS_CENTER	450	7	4
Control Room	CONTROL_ROOM	450	7	4
Cryogenic Chamber	CRYOGENIC_CHAMBER	450	7	4
Crypt	CRYPT	450	7	4
Docking Bay	DOCKING_BAY	550	8	3
Engine Room	ENGINE_ROOM	600	8	4
Ghostly Ballroom	GHOSTLY_BALLROOM	600	8	4
Life Support Center	LIFE_SUPPORT_CENTER	450	7	4
Mausoleum	MAUSOLEUM	500	7	3
Medical Bay	MEDICAL_BAY	450	7	4
Observation Deck	OBSERVATION_DECK	550	8	3
Power Reactor	POWER_REACTOR	600	8	4
Ritual Chamber	RITUAL_CHAMBER	500	7	4
Science Laboratory	SCIENCE_LABORATORY	450	7	4
Spaceport	SPACEPORT	650	9	3
Teleportation Chamber	TELEPORTATION_CHAMBER	600	8	4
Torture Chamber	TORTURE_CHAMBER	450	7	4

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Compatibility

Beyond adding elements, the mod defines directional compatibility scores (1–5) linking every new element with genres, settings, heroes, villains, themes, events, finales — and with the vanilla elements too. Synergies (4–5) boost a film's quality; anachronisms (1–2) penalize nonsensical pairings (e.g. a modern Unfair Boss in Ancient Egypt).

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