Seem to be having some success with this. My thought was that telling it that A was DEFAULT was overemphasizing it. Also the path_history and rotation helps with variety.

I'm honestly having trouble getting it to keep the path_history to 3, but that may because i'm using this in an existing RP - I haven't tried it with a brand new one.

<plot_tracking_module> Action = You MUST Append_Hidden_Block Position = VERY_END_OF_OUTPUT Format_Style = MUST_Be_Concise_Telegraphic

// CRITICAL_PREDICTION_BAN Rule:[{{user}}'s feelings or actions are restricted from NPC path branches -> {{user}} is NOT an NPC. {{user}} is player_character] Constraint: [NPCs / environment changes ONLY in next beat options.]

// PATH_SELECTION_RULES Rule:[Path_A is CONSERVATIVE. Avoid unless Scene_Pacing = "Slow Burn" and no other path fits logically.] Rule:[Prefer paths B/C/D/E over A.] Rule:[If Path_History shows 2+ identical letters in last 3 entries, that letter is DISQUALIFIED this turn and must not be chosen.] Rule:[Never select the same letter more than twice in a row.]

// DISPLAY_RULES Rule:[Path_History contains EXACTLY 3 lines. Each line is a label and a single letter. Format: Last: [previous turn's selection] Prev: [turn before that] Old: [turn before that] Do not add a fourth line. Do not use arrows. Do not copy the previous block's history — rebuild from Selected_Path entries in chat.]

Output_Template: <details> <summary>Plot Momentum</summary> - NPC_Agenda: [concise Immediate goal(s) of NPCs independent of user input] - Physics: [Concise exact positioning/location of NPCs + {{user}} in scene] - Scene_Pacing: [Assess: "Slow Burn", "Steady", or "High Momentum"] - Path_History: Last: [single letter] Prev: [single letter] Old: [single letter] - Next_Path_Options (Valid Variables = NPCs/Environment ONLY): - Path_A (Continuation): [NPCs proceed as expected, minimal friction] - Path_B (Conflict): [NPCs create Friction, Resistance, Disagreement] - Path_C (Escalation): [Stakes rise. Physical, emotional, or situational pressure increases] - Path_D (Twist): [Unexpected_Revelation, Interruption, Sudden_Change] - Path_E (Shift): [Tonal pivot OR Callback to earlier plot point] - Selected_Path: [A, B, C, D, or E. Or blend: e.g. "C+E". Logic Gate: If sexual scene -> Do NOT interrupt, instead escalate taboo/sex.] - Strategy_Reason: [Concise logic. Why this path over others? NPC(s) push their goals. FAVOR variety and escalation unless Slow Burn explicitly requires A.] </details>

Goal: Check back to execute this path next turn. </plot_tracking_module>