# Your story settings

Each story has a comprehensive settings page, accessible from the story dashboard via the Settings menu. This page is organized into several tabs that allow you to configure every aspect of your narrative: general information, game options, metadata, and publication.

Take time to configure properly

Your story settings directly influence the reader experience. Take the time to fill in each tab carefully, especially the description and cover image, which are the first things readers will see.

# General tab

The General tab contains the fundamental information about your story. This is where you define the identity of your narrative.

Field	Description	Tips
Title	The name of your story, displayed in the catalog and on the cover	Choose a catchy and memorable title. Avoid overly long titles.
Description	A summary that entices readers to read your story	Write 2-3 captivating sentences without revealing major plot twists.
Cover image	The main illustration for your story (500 KB max)	Use a high-quality landscape image. JPG and PNG formats are accepted.
Languages	The languages in which your story is available	You can add multiple languages and translate the content separately.

Multi-language support

Livre Arbitre natively supports multiple languages. When you add a language, you can provide a translated title and description. The story steps can also be translated independently.

Capture à venirScreenshot of the General tab in story settings

The General tab lets you define the title, description, cover image, and languages for your story.

# Configuration tab

The Configuration tab allows you to enable or disable advanced game features. These options enrich the reading experience and turn your story into a truly interactive game.

Multiplayer mode (2-4 players)

Enable multiplayer mode to allow 2, 3, or 4 players to participate in the same story. Each player can have steps specifically assigned to them, creating a collaborative experience where everyone's choices influence the shared story. You must define the required number of players when activating this mode.

Chat with characters

This option allows readers to exchange messages with story characters during their reading. The author can predefine responses or use artificial intelligence to generate dialogues consistent with the character's personality.

Item inventory

Enable the inventory to let readers collect, use, and manage items throughout the story. Items can be linked to story elements and influence available choices through the condition system.

Hero statistics

Add statistics (strength, intelligence, charisma, etc.) to the main character. These statistics can evolve based on choices and determine access to certain steps or the outcome of certain events.

Demo mode

Demo mode makes part of your story freely accessible, even if the rest requires full access. It's an excellent way to give potential readers a preview of your narrative.

Impact on structure

Enabling multiplayer mode changes how you create your steps. Each step will need to be associated with a specific player or be shared among all players. Plan your narrative structure accordingly before enabling this option.

# Metadata tab

Metadata helps readers discover your story in the catalog. It is used for indexing and filtering available stories.

Categories — Choose from predefined categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Historical, Humor, and many more. You can select multiple categories.
Tags — Add free-form keywords to describe your story's content more precisely (e.g., "time travel", "detective investigation", "survival").
Target audience — Specify your story's intended audience: all ages, teenagers, adults. This allows readers to filter content according to their preferences.

Screenshot of the Metadata tab in story settings — Metadata helps readers find your story more easily in the catalog.

# Publication status

The publication status controls the visibility of your story. You can change it at any time from the settings.

Status	Icon	Description
Draft	Pencil	The story is only visible to you. This is the default status. Use it during the writing and testing phase.
Shared	Link	The story is accessible via a direct link but does not appear in the public catalog. Ideal for sharing with beta readers.
Published	Globe	The story is visible in the catalog and accessible to all readers. Make sure it is complete before publishing.

Write in Draft mode

Write and structure your story without worrying about visibility. Test the different narrative paths.

Switch to Shared mode

Send the link to beta readers to get feedback on your story before the official publication.

Publish your story

Once satisfied with the feedback, switch to Published mode to make your story accessible to the entire community.

Going back

You can switch a published story back to Draft or Shared mode at any time if you want to make significant changes. Ongoing readings will not be affected.