scenariossimple

Scenariossimple is a term used in narrative design, scenario planning, and instructional contexts to describe a compact, easily analyzable scenario that demonstrates a single principle or outcome. The word appears as a compound combining scenario and simple and is used in tutorials and templates as a generic label. It is not a formal standard in professional practice but is common in community resources and educational materials to contrast with more complex, multi-branch scenarios.

Core characteristics include a narrow scope, minimal variables, and a predictable path. A scenariossimple presents a short setup, a single decision point, and a clearly defined result. It may specify assumptions and initial conditions and keeps possible outcomes limited to facilitate quick understanding and testing of a concept.

Applications include teaching cause-and-effect relationships, prototyping user flows, and evaluating design choices in low-risk settings. They are used in classrooms, workshops, game design tutorials, and early-stage product research to communicate ideas without the overhead of full scenarios.

Example: In a software onboarding context, a scenariossimple might describe a new user who has not completed their profile. The decision point is whether the user completes the profile or skips it. The outcomes are that completing the profile unlocks personalized features, while skipping it results in a generic experience.

See also: scenario planning, branching narrative, use case, test scenario.