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(New 2.5 Version!) Better Epic Quests (Full Overhaul)

Did you ever embark to destroy that evil wizard and suddenly feel compelled to raid the mayor's wine cellar together with Lyra and Elias, without even knowing who those two are? We all have been there.

This is a full overhaul for almost anything related to Epic Quest Generation - Main Quest and Side Quest, Open-Ended and End-Goal Generation - only small quests are left mostly unchanged, not much to be done there.

2.5 Update Notes
-for long version, see discussion below (above comment section - but really, I am just rambling more there, here is all the information you need)

Broader Quest Tasks - Tasks now use more goal-oriented verbs (“Investigate,” “Confront,” “Locate”) instead of micro-actions, giving more creative freedom. Reduces padding and busywork (e.g., “Open Chest → Read Note” loops are much rarer).

Outcome Continuity - Eliminates sudden twists that ignored the original Task (e.g., ambushes mid-delivery).

Quest Rewrites - Quests no longer fully abandon their original goals when circumstances change. AI is guided to preserve the intended end goal and theme.

Event Checks - New quest generation is less frequent, focusing on unique and worthwhile hooks to create more fleshed out quests. Quest progress detection adjusted with clearer verb/object matching (credit to tonechild (Reactive Realms) for this inspiration.)

Slice-of-Life Support - Quest generation no longer defaults to mystery, horror, or corruption. Everyday activities (e.g., baking bread, collecting stamps) can now generate appropriate quests with much less forced drama.


Key Features:

A complete rewrite of the way quests are generated to be more sensible and relevant, less weird logic jumps, less random betrayals, less unexpected tangents, making quest results more rewarding and less arbitrary - no more "You defeated the evil wizard, but the world is swallowed by darkness regardless!" or "Congratulations, you defeated the ultimate demon overlord, buuut that was only the beginning!"

Variable Quest Length - Main Quests are between 7-9 Tasks long, Epic Side Quests between 5-7, making them less predictable und formulaic (thanks to BOODO for their working example.)

Tasks are more precise in tracking progress (or tracking, when there was no progress, just as important.)

In addition, it is now easier to trigger a quest rewrite - don't like what the Task demands of you? Tell it; no! Refuse the Task in dialogue, look for a different solution, be offered a different approach, then click the rewrite button that appears and watch the Quest adapt.

Note: The rewrite function is a bit volatile, only click it, when the related passage clearly implies a change in plans or direction you want, otherwise the poor AI will get lost. The more context the passage provides for future intent, the clearer the rewrite. Still, a little more useful for open-ended quests, but it should also respect end-goal quests better now. Don't click Alternate Task for Short Quests, this is bugged in the base game and will simply cause the Quest to fail.

Some smaller features, video generation focuses more on relevant quest details, such small improvements.

As always, coaching an AI is like herding cats, so results are not guaranteed and strangeness may always occur - but this is so much more sane than the base quest generation.

(There is also a version with shorter Epic Quests (3-5 Tasks), if you prefer a more focused experience, bite-sized adventures with minimal risk of tangents (hopefully): https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3473608523)