Drama Engine: A Framework for Narrative Agents

TL;DR

The Drama Engine framework enables dynamic, context-aware narrative agents using large language models, supporting multi-agent interactions, mood systems, and autonomous development for creative and conversational applications.

Contribution

It introduces a novel multi-agent framework with features like delegation, dynamic prompts, and mood systems, tailored for narrative and creative interactions with language models.

Findings

Supports multi-agent chat and virtual co-workers

Enables autonomous companion development and mood management

Demonstrates flexible, model-agnostic architecture

Abstract

This technical report presents the Drama Engine, a novel framework for agentic interaction with large language models designed for narrative purposes. The framework adapts multi-agent system principles to create dynamic, context-aware companions that can develop over time and interact with users and each other. Key features include multi-agent workflows with delegation, dynamic prompt assembly, and model-agnostic design. The Drama Engine introduces unique elements such as companion development, mood systems, and automatic context summarising. It is implemented in TypeScript. The framework's applications include multi-agent chats and virtual co-workers for creative writing. The paper discusses the system's architecture, prompt assembly process, delegation mechanisms, and moderation techniques, as well as potential ethical considerations and future extensions.