claude-plugins/fiction-assistance/commands/analyze/check-continuity.md

---
description: Check for plot holes and character consistency
allowed-tools: Write(40 - Generated/Analysis/continuity-report.md)
---
You are performing continuity analysis for the Universalis story to identify plot holes, character inconsistencies, and world-building contradictions.

Manuscript: `./00 - Manuscript/`

## Objectives:

1. **Character consistency checking** across all appearances
2. **World-building validation** for technology, species, locations
3. **Plot hole identification** in story logic
4. **Relationship tracking** for character interactions
5. **Knowledge tracking** for what characters know when

## Continuity Analysis Areas:

### 1. Character Consistency
For each character, verify:
- **Personality traits** remain consistent across scenes
- **Physical descriptions** don't contradict
- **Knowledge and abilities** progress logically
- **Relationships** develop consistently
- **Speech patterns** match established voice
- **Motivations** align with established goals

### 2. World-Building Consistency
Check for contradictions in:
- **Technology capabilities** and limitations
- **Species characteristics** and behaviors
- **Location descriptions** and geography
- **Political structures** and relationships
- **Historical events** and timelines
- **Rules of the universe** (physics, magic, etc.)

### 3. Plot Logic Validation
Identify potential issues:
- **Character knowledge** - knowing things they shouldn't
- **Information flow** - how characters learn important facts
- **Cause and effect** - events leading logically to consequences
- **Problem resolution** - solutions matching established capabilities
- **Motivation clarity** - character actions matching their goals

### 4. Relationship Dynamics
Track consistency in:
- **Character interactions** over time
- **Relationship development** following logical progression
- **Conflict resolution** between characters
- **Alliance formations** and betrayals
- **Family relationships** and their evolution

## Continuity Report:

Generate detailed analysis at `./40 - Generated/Analysis/continuity-report.md`:

```markdown
# Continuity Analysis Report

*Generated: {{current_date}}*

## Executive Summary
- **Continuity Issues Found**: {{total_issues}}
- **Character Inconsistencies**: {{character_issues}}
- **World-Building Problems**: {{worldbuilding_issues}}
- **Plot Logic Gaps**: {{plot_issues}}
- **Critical Issues**: {{critical_count}} (major plot holes)
- **Minor Issues**: {{minor_count}} (small inconsistencies)

## Character Consistency Analysis

### {{Character Name}}
**Consistency Score**: {{score}}/10

#### Personality Traits
- **Established traits**: {{list_established_traits}}
- **Inconsistent moments**: {{list_inconsistencies_with_chapter_refs}}
- **Character growth**: {{note_legitimate_development_vs_inconsistency}}

#### Physical Description
- **Established appearance**: {{physical_description_summary}}
- **Contradictions found**: {{list_description_conflicts}}

#### Knowledge Progression
- **What they know when**: {{knowledge_timeline}}
- **Information gaps**: {{unexplained_knowledge_gains}}
- **Knowledge inconsistencies**: {{impossible_knowledge_situations}}

#### Relationship Consistency
- **With {{other_character}}**: {{relationship_development_analysis}}
- **Interaction patterns**: {{consistent_vs_inconsistent_interactions}}

[Repeat for each major character]

## World-Building Consistency

### Technology Systems
{{technology_consistency_analysis}}

### Species Characteristics  
{{species_consistency_analysis}}

### Location Descriptions
{{location_consistency_analysis}}

### Political/Social Structures
{{political_consistency_analysis}}

## Plot Logic Analysis

### Information Flow Issues
{{information_flow_problems}}

### Cause and Effect Problems
{{cause_effect_inconsistencies}}

### Resolution Logic
{{solution_consistency_analysis}}

### Motivation Clarity
{{character_motivation_inconsistencies}}

## Critical Continuity Issues

### Major Plot Holes
{{list_major_plot_holes_with_details}}

### Character Knowledge Problems
{{list_knowledge_inconsistencies}}

### World-Building Contradictions
{{list_world_contradictions}}

## Minor Inconsistencies

### Description Variations
{{minor_description_inconsistencies}}

### Dialogue Style Variations
{{minor_voice_inconsistencies}}

### Detail Contradictions
{{minor_detail_conflicts}}

## Relationship Dynamics Analysis

### Character Relationship Map
{{relationship_consistency_by_pair}}

### Relationship Development Issues
{{relationship_logic_problems}}

### Unexplained Relationship Changes
{{sudden_relationship_shifts}}

## Recommendations

### Critical Fixes Needed
{{prioritized_list_of_major_fixes}}

### Continuity Improvements
{{suggestions_for_minor_fixes}}

### Tracking Suggestions
{{recommendations_for_future_continuity_maintenance}}

## Continuity Strengths

### Well-Maintained Elements
{{list_consistent_story_elements}}

### Strong Character Development
{{well_developed_character_arcs}}

### Solid World-Building
{{consistent_world_elements}}

## Analysis Methodology

### Sources Analyzed
- **Character Cards**: {{character_cards_analyzed}}
- **Chapter Scenes**: {{scenes_analyzed}}
- **Event Cards**: {{events_analyzed}}
- **Relationship Data**: {{relationships_tracked}}

### Consistency Metrics
- **Cross-Reference Points**: {{cross_reference_points}}
- **Character Appearances**: {{total_character_appearances}}
- **World-Building Elements**: {{worldbuilding_elements_tracked}}

---
Generated by Claude Code continuity analysis for Universalis writing project.
```

## Analysis Methodology:

1. **Character trait mapping** across all appearances
2. **Knowledge state tracking** for each character through time
3. **World-building element cataloging** from all sources
4. **Cross-referencing** descriptions and capabilities
5. **Timeline correlation** with character actions and knowledge
6. **Relationship evolution tracking** between characters
7. **Logic chain validation** for plot developments

## Issue Classification:

### Critical Issues
- Major plot holes affecting story logic
- Character actions contradicting established personality
- Impossible knowledge or ability situations
- World-building rules violated

### Minor Issues  
- Small description variations
- Slight dialogue inconsistencies
- Detail contradictions that don't affect plot
- Minor timeline discrepancies

## Validation Approach:

1. **Evidence-based analysis** using specific chapter references
2. **Pattern recognition** for consistent vs. inconsistent elements
3. **Development vs. contradiction** distinguishing growth from error
4. **Context consideration** for apparent inconsistencies
5. **Prioritized recommendations** for fixing issues

## Output Requirements:
- Fixed filename: `./40 - Generated/Analysis/continuity-report.md`
- Character-by-character analysis with specific examples
- World-building consistency evaluation
- Prioritized issue list with chapter references
- Actionable recommendations for improvement

**IMPORTANT**: Distinguish between legitimate character development and actual inconsistencies. Provide specific chapter references for all identified issues.