Comparison of Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental behavior Openrouter vs Google API

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## Chapter 1

- **Target Length:** [750]
- **Genre/Themes:** [grimdark fantasy, action, black humor, antihero]
- **Characters Present:** [Chox, Revenant, Private Military Contractors]
- **Key Moments:** Chox and Rev escape, we see Chox and Rev clearly, Rev does a wheelie, the contractors appear
- **Summary:**

  - The security gates of the remote corporate research facility burst outward as Chox and Revenant make their dramatic exit. They have just escaped the facility walls and only have to get through the employee parking lot. Floodlights on towers inside the facility walls chase them erratically as they dodge between rows of cars. In the floodlights, we see Chox and Rev clearly, and there is a brief description of both of them. Automated techno-magical emplacements launch magical attacks as they speed through the parking lot, but Rev's chrome surfaces gleam with supernatural energy, reflecting the spells back and short-circuiting the devices. As Chox and Rev rapidly approach the last small guard booth in the parking lot, Rev rears up in a massive wheelie to smash through the striped wooden parking lot arm. The deep bond between wizard and semi-sentient motorcycle is evident. Chox and Rev have almost escaped the parking lot with the thumb drive that Chox has been hired to steal. Just as they exit the parking lot and get out of the floodlights, a squad of heavily armed private military contractors emerges from the facility, their mix of military hardware and magical implements marking them as far more dangerous than police or standard security forces. The contractors are in big, loud, scary military-grade pursuit vehicles enhanced with wicked sorts of magic and are hot on their trail.

Here are the results using the Google API connector and model Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental:

User

[Step 1]

AI

Data accessed: , ,

Engaging Step 1 Subroutine...

Okay, here's the plan for breaking down the scene into beats:

Critical Moments:

1. The Escape: Chox and Revenant bursting through the security gates. This sets the stage and establishes the immediate stakes.
2. Revealing Chox and Revenant: A pause during the action where the descriptions of Chox and Revenant can be detailed.
3. Magical Reflection: The automated defenses attack, and Rev's chrome reflection ability is demonstrated.
4. The Wheelie: Rev performs a wheelie to smash through the parking lot arm.
5. Contractor Pursuit: The appearance of the private military contractors, signifying an escalation of the threat.

Areas Requiring Creative Work:

• Vivid Action: The escape sequence needs dynamic descriptions of Chox and Rev's movements, and the impact of their actions on the environment.
• Integrating Descriptions: Seamlessly weave in the physical descriptions of Chox and Rev into the action, rather than stopping the narrative flow.
• Magical Realism: Depicting the magical attacks and Rev's reflective abilities needs a balance of the fantastic and the believable.
• Transition Between Beats: The scene beats need transitions and narrative instructions to flow smoothly, so this will require thought on the kind of narrative text will accomplish this.
• Subtext. There needs to be a lot of subtext that will inform the reader in order for this to be a concise, compelling opening.

Key Character Moments:

• Chox's Skill and Attitude: Demonstrate Chox's competence as a wizard and rider, along with his cynical yet gleeful attitude.
• Rev's Personality: Show Rev's semi-sentience and protective nature towards Chox, with hints of a playful personality.
• The Bond: Highlight the unique connection between Chox and Rev.

Strategy for Generating Ideas and Details:

• Focus on Sensory Details: Use vivid language to describe the sights, sounds, and even smells of the escape (e.g., the screech of metal, the roar of Rev's engine, the ozone scent of magic).
• Internal Monologue: Briefly tap into Chox's thoughts to reveal his personality and assessment of the situation.
• Dynamic Action Verbs: Employ strong verbs to convey the speed, power, and chaos of the escape.
• Subtext: Show details to the reader instead of telling them.

Continuity and Consistency:

• Establish Chox's Abilities: This scene should set a baseline for Chox's magical and physical capabilities, informing future scenes.
• Introduce Rev's Unique Nature: Clearly establish Rev as more than just a motorcycle, hinting at his deeper nature.
• Set the Tone: The scene's blend of grimdark fantasy, action, and black humor will establish the overall tone of the narrative.

Scene Beat Breakdown:

I will divide the scene into two beats. The first beat will encompass the initial escape, description, and magical reflection. The second will cover the wheelie and the introduction of the contractors. It is better for the scene beats to be close to the top of the 500-1000 word count range, so there is a 250 word margin if I go slightly over, instead of being very short on words.

• Beat 1: Escape, descriptions, magical reflection.

• Target Length: ~500 words

• Beat 2: Wheelie, contractors, pursuit.

• Target Length: ~500 words

User

[Step 2]

AI

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Engaging Step 2 Subroutine...

Here's the list of narrative moments, in order, that will occur within the scene:

1. The security gates of the remote corporate research facility burst outward.
2. Chox and Revenant speed out of the facility.
3. Floodlights mounted to towers begin to track Chox and Rev.
4. Chox and Rev are illuminated in the floodlights.
5. Chox and Rev dodge between rows of cars in the employee parking lot.
6. Automated techno-magical emplacements activate.
7. The emplacements launch magical attacks at Chox and Rev.
8. Rev's chrome surfaces gleam with supernatural energy.
9. The magical attacks reflect off Rev and back at the emplacements.
10. The reflected magic shorts out the emplacements.
11. Chox and Rev rapidly approach the last small guard booth in the parking lot.
12. Rev rears up in a massive wheelie.
13. Rev smashes through the striped wooden parking lot arm with the wheelie.
14. Chox and Rev exit the parking lot.
15. Chox and Rev get out of the floodlights.
16. A squad of heavily armed private military contractors emerges from the facility.
17. The contractors are in big, loud, scary military-grade pursuit vehicles enhanced with magic.
18. The contractors are in hot pursuit of Chox and Rev.

User

[Step 3]

AI

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Engaging Step 3 Subroutine...

Here's the list of scene beats, with the narrative moments grouped appropriately and target lengths assigned:

• The security gates of the remote corporate research facility burst outward. Chox and Revenant speed out of the facility. Floodlights mounted to towers begin to track Chox and Rev. Chox and Rev are illuminated in the floodlights. Chox and Rev dodge between rows of cars in the employee parking lot. Automated techno-magical emplacements activate. The emplacements launch magical attacks at Chox and Rev. Rev's chrome surfaces gleam with supernatural energy. The magical attacks reflect off Rev and back at the emplacements. The reflected magic shorts out the emplacements.
  [Words: 500]

• Chox and Rev rapidly approach the last small guard booth in the parking lot. Rev rears up in a massive wheelie. Rev smashes through the striped wooden parking lot arm with the wheelie. Chox and Rev exit the parking lot. Chox and Rev get out of the floodlights. A squad of heavily armed private military contractors emerges from the facility. The contractors are in big, loud, scary military-grade pursuit vehicles enhanced with magic. The contractors are in hot pursuit of Chox and Rev.
  [Words: 500]

User

[Step 4]

AI

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Engaging Step 4 Subroutine...

Here's the completed scene beats, ready for use:

• [Beat 1 of 2]
  Beat Instructions:
  The gates explode outward, not merely opening. Emphasize the force and violence of the exit, and the immediate sense of urgency. Chox and Revenant are already moving at high speed. They don't slowly ride out; they burst forth.

  The floodlights are erratic, almost frantic, as if the facility itself is surprised. This adds to the sense of chaos. Chox and Revenant's dodging should be described with a mix of skill and improvisation. The cars offer both cover and obstacles. Chox's appearance should be described in a way that fits the tone of the story.

  When the techno-magical emplacements activate, establish them as a credible threat but also as something Chox and Rev have anticipated and are prepared for. The magical attacks should be visually striking (suggestions: bolts of energy, tendrils of dark magic, etc.). The reflection from Rev's chrome should be described with a sense of power and almost gleeful defiance. The short-circuiting should be violent and conclusive.

  [AI: Use short, vivid sentences to heighten the action. Describe the facility itself in detail.]
  Characters Present:
  Chox, Revenant
  Beat Transition Information:
  Begin: The scene starts in medias res.
  End: By positioning Chox and Rev approaching the guard booth, it creates a natural lead-in to the next beat. The reader is left on a small cliffhanger, wondering if they'll make it. The change in location and introduction of a small obstacle are the transition elements.
  Narrative Motion and Action:
  The primary action is the escape. The narrative momentum is high-speed flight and evasion. No future actions are being explicitly set up, but the escape itself implies a larger pursuit.
  Emotions and Tone:
  The tone should be a blend of excitement, tension, and dark humor. The emotional weight is carried by the sense of danger, Chox's internal satisfaction, and the visual spectacle of the magic and escape.
  [Words: 500] | [Location: Corporate Research Facility]

• [Beat 2 of 2]
  Beat Instructions:
  The guard booth is small and flimsy, not a significant obstacle, but a symbolic one. It represents the last barrier to their escape. Rev's wheelie isn't just functional; it's an expression of their bond and a moment of cinematic flair. The wooden arm should shatter spectacularly. This is a small victory, but a visually satisfying one.

  The moment they exit the parking lot and escape the lights is a small narrative beat that needs to set the stage. Escaping the lights symbolizes brief safety, but the sound of the engine's, while muffled and brief, reminds the readers that there are stakes and the action is ongoing.

  The description of the contractors needs to instantly elevate the threat level. They aren't just security; they're a specialized force, blending military and magical capabilities. Their vehicles should be intimidating and hint at the resources of the corporation Chox is opposing. "Hot on their trail" implies immediate danger. The description of the contractors and their vehicles should be detailed and informative to the reader.

  [AI: Maintain the fast pacing, but allow a brief moment of triumph before introducing the new threat. Emphasize the contrast between the mundane (guard booth) and the extraordinary (Rev's wheelie and the contractors).]
  Characters Present:
  Chox, Revenant, Contractors
  Beat Transition Information:
  Begin: The narrative text has to show that Chox and Rev think they have a moment of safety, and set them up for the reveal of the pursuing contractors.
  End: End with the introduction of the contractors as a cliffhanger. The scene needs to indicate that they're not just guards, but a specialized and magically enhanced team.
  Narrative Motion and Action:
  The primary action shifts from escape to pursuit. The narrative momentum is maintained, but the nature of the threat changes. The contractors' appearance initiates a new phase of the conflict.
  Emotions and Tone:
  The tone shifts from triumphant to a renewed sense of danger. The emotional weight is carried by the reader's understanding that Chox and Rev's escape is far from over, and Chox's reaction to this new threat.
  [Words: 500] | [Location: Corporate Research Facility]

Here are the results using the Openrouter API connector to the same model Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental. I used the retry button once on step 3 and twice on step 4 with no improvement.

User

[Step 1]

AI

Okay, initiating Scene Beat Generation Subroutine - Step 1.

Accessing provided data: <SceneSummary> for Chapter 1 - Scene 1.

Data extraction complete.

Beginning analysis.

The provided scene summary for Chapter 1 - Scene 1 outlines a high-action escape sequence featuring Chox and Revenant from a corporate research facility. The target length is 750 words. Based on this, and keeping in mind that each scene beat needs to be between 500 and 1000 words when it is a fully formed piece of narrative, I assess that this scene will consist of a single scene beat.

Here's my plan:

Critical Moments:

1. The initial burst through the security gates: This sets the scene's tone and establishes the immediate danger.
2. Description of Chox and Revenant: This is the first time in the story we see them. This could potentially be its own narrative moment, or could be part of an ongoing description as action unfolds.
3. Demonstration of Rev's reflective magic: This highlights the unique abilities and the blend of magic with technology.
4. Wheelie through the parking lot arm: This establishes the bond between Chox and Rev, and adds a visually dynamic element.
5. Introduction of the private military contractors: This escalates the stakes and sets up the next phase of pursuit.

Areas Requiring Most Creative Input:

1. The Escape Sequence: I'll need to determine the specific layout of the parking lot, the types of magical attacks, and the evasive maneuvers Chox and Rev employ. The narrative moments will need to seamlessly flow together on this initial escape.
2. Character Description: I'll focus on conveying Chox and Rev's appearance and their unique characteristics, matching the description in the provided context.
3. Contractor Introduction: I must describe the contractors and their vehicles in a way that immediately conveys a high level of threat.

Key Character Moments:

1. Chox: Demonstrate his skill and control, both in riding and potentially in using magic. His gleeful attitude in the face of danger.
2. Revenant: Showcase its semi-sentience, loyalty, and unique abilities.

Continuity and Consistency:

1. Maintain consistency with Chox's characterization: cynical, jaded, but skilled and loyal.
2. Establish the blend of magic and technology that defines Chox and Rev's capabilities and relationship dynamic.
3. Ensure a smooth narrative voice and flow from this scene on.

Strategy:
I will generate detailed narrative moments that will be grouped into a single scene beat. My plan is to use a mix of action, description, and character interaction to establish the world, the characters, and the immediate conflict.

Scene Beat plan complete.

User

[Step 2]

AI

Affirmative. Proceeding to Scene Beat Generation Subroutine - Step 2.

Accessing:

• Scene Beat Plan from Step 1.
• <SceneSummary> for Chapter 1 - Scene 1.

Data assimilation complete.

Generating narrative moments:

1. The security gates of the research facility explode outward.
2. Chox and Revenant emerge from the shattered gates.
3. Floodlights from towers within the facility activate, illuminating the parking lot.
4. The floodlights attempt to track Chox and Revenant as they accelerate.
5. Chox is briefly illuminated, showing his appearance.
6. Revenant is briefly illuminated, showing their appearance.
7. Chox and Revenant weave between rows of parked cars.
8. Automated techno-magical emplacements activate and begin firing at them.
9. Magical attacks streak toward Chox and Revenant.
10. Revenant's chrome surfaces gleam with magical energy.
11. The magical attacks reflect off Revenant's chrome.
12. The reflected magical attacks strike the emplacements, short-circuiting them.
13. Chox and Revenant approach the final guard booth at the parking lot exit.
14. Revenant rears up into a wheelie.
15. Revenant smashes through the striped wooden parking lot arm.
16. Chox and Revenant exit the parking lot, escaping the floodlights.
17. A squad of private military contractors emerges from the facility.
18. The contractors are in pursuit vehicles that are a mix of military hardware and magic.
19. The contractors begin pursuing Chox and Revenant.

Narrative moment list complete.

User

[Step 3]

AI

Understood. Engaging Scene Beat Generation Subroutine - Step 3.

Accessing:

• Narrative Moment List from Step 2.
• <SceneSummary> for Chapter 1 - Scene 1.
• <YourAuthorIdentity>.

Data integration in progress.

Formulating Scene Beat Writing Instructions.

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Scene Beat 1 - Instructions

Target Length: [750 words]

Technical Writing Focus:

• Use past tense.
• Employ third-person limited point of view, focused on Chox.
• Maintain consistent vocabulary and tone established in <YourAuthorIdentity>.
• Use direct thoughts in italics.
• Mix long and short sentences.
• In general use vivid, evocative adjectives and try to avoid adverbs.
• Maintain a Flesch Reading Ease Score of at least 40.
• Adhere to the definition of 'New Weird' as described in <YourAuthorIdentity>.

Narrative and Writing Goals:

• Establish the grimdark fantasy setting and tone.
• Introduce and briefly describe both Chox and Revenant.
• Showcase the blend of magic and technology in the world, consistent with the definitions, character, and location descriptions.
• Emphasize the start of a hopefully thrilling and action-oriented tone.
• Convey a subtle sense of black humor, where applicable.
• Demonstrate the bond between Chox and Revenant.
• Introduce the threat of the private military contractors.
• Maintain a fast pace.

Narrative Order and Description

Execute the following narrative moments in the order provided:

1. The security gates of the research facility explode outward.

   • The gates should be described as heavy, imposing.
   • The explosion should be violent and sudden.
   • Briefly describe the remote and isolated location.
   • The destruction should briefly but viscerally highlight the power Chox and Revenant, setting an immediate tone of overwhelming force.

2. Chox and Revenant emerge from the shattered gates.

   • Focus on the suddenness of their appearance. Use active voice, showing them bursting forth alongside, or immediately after, the destruction of the gates.
   • Highlight Revenant's speed and power, already in rapid motion.

3. Floodlights from towers within the facility activate, illuminating the parking lot.

   • Emphasize the harsh, clinical brightness of the lights.
   • Describe the parking lot as a mundane, everyday contrast to the high-tech/magical facility and the escaping duo.
   • Describe the floodlights as originating from within the facility walls.
   • Briefly describe the facility walls and towers, with a focus on surveillance and security.

4. The floodlights attempt to track Chox and Revenant as they accelerate.

   • Highlight the erratic, almost frantic movement of the lights.
   • This gives a sense of the facility's security systems struggling to keep up.
   • Reinforce Chox and Ravenant's speed.

5. Chox is briefly illuminated, showing appearance.

   • Describe Chox's appearance as indicated in provided resources.
   • Focus on key details: messy, spiky hair, his one visible cybernetic eye clearly glowing.
   • His expression is cynical or gleeful.

6. Revenant is briefly illuminated, showing appearance.

   • Describe appearance, as indicated in provided resources.
   • Focus on key details: Chrome chassis, its power, and its inhuman design.
   • Show that Rev seems almost alive, but not quite.

7. Chox and Revenant weave between rows of parked cars.

   • Use vivid, dynamic language to depict their movement using evocative verbiage.
   • Emphasize skill and precision, dodging obstacles.
   • Highlight speed.

8. Automated techno-magical emplacements activate and begin firing at them.

   • Describe the emplacements as a blend of technology and magic.
   • Emphasize that they are automated, reinforcing the facility's advanced security.
   • Their activation should be sudden and threatening, creating a sense of danger.

9. Magical attacks streak toward Chox and Revenant.

   • Describe the magical attacks as visually striking and dangerous.
   • Use varied descriptions: bolts of energy, streaks of fire, etc.

10. Revenant's chrome surfaces gleam with magical energy.

    • This activates Revenant's unique defensive ability.
    • Show that this gleam originates with Revenant's core, not Chox.
    • The gleam should be visually distinct and clearly supernatural.

11. The magical attacks reflect off Revenant's chrome.

    • Emphasize the precision of reflection.
    • Show an interplay between this and Chox's magic, but that it is fully Revenant's capacity.

12. The reflected magical attacks strike the emplacements, short-circuiting them.

    • The impacts should be visually satisfying, with explosions or malfunctions.
    • This demonstrates Revenant's power.

13. Chox and Revenant approach the final guard booth at the parking lot exit.

    • Build tension and urgency.
    • Focus on speed and proximity to escape.

14. Revenant rears up into a wheelie.

    • This is a deliberate act of defiance and showmanship, highlighting their bond.
    • Describe the movement with vivid language.

15. Revenant smashes through the striped wooden parking lot arm.

    • In contrast the prior violence, this one should read as petty and almost humorous.
    • Emphasize the ease with which it's destroyed, providing a satisfying moment of minor triumph.

16. Chox and Revenant exit the parking lot, escaping the floodlights.

    • A momentary lull in the action.
    • Focus on the sudden shift from bright light to darkness.
    • Almost a clean getaway... almost...

17. A squad of private military contractors emerges from the facility.

    • Shift the tone from triumph to renewed threat.
    • Describe the contractors as heavily armed and imposing.
    • Their appearance should immediately signal a higher level of danger than the automated defenses.

18. The contractors are in pursuit vehicles that are a mix of military hardware and magic.

    • Describe the vehicles as large, loud, and menacing and as a dark reflection of Revenant.
    • Emphasize the blend of technology and magic, making them formidable.

19. The contractors begin pursuing Chox and Revenant.

    • End on a cliffhanger, setting up the next phase of the chase.
    • Focus on the contractors' aggressive pursuit, leaving no doubt about their intent, starting a sense of being hunted.

End Scene Beat Writing Instructions.

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Status: Ready for final review and delivery.

User

[Step 4]

AI

Roger. Executing Scene Beat Generation Subroutine - Step 4.

Compiling all generated data:

• Scene Beat Writing Instructions from Step 3.
• Narrative Moment List from Step 2.
• Scene Beat Plan from Step 1.
• <SceneSummary> for Chapter 1 - Scene 1.
• <YourAuthorIdentity>.

Reviewing and cross-referencing all data points... Complete.

No discrepancies detected. All generated data is consistent.

Final Output: Chapter 1 - Scene 1 - Scene Beat 1

The reinforced steel security gates of the isolated corporate research facility didn't just open – they exploded outward in a shower of twisted metal and pulverized concrete. The remote desert location, usually silent save for the whisper of wind across sand, now echoed with the roar of unleashed power. One moment, the massive gates were an impenetrable barrier; the next, they were airborne shrapnel.

Out of the swirling dust and debris, with a deafening screech of tearing metal, burst Chox and Revenant. The bike – if such a monstrous machine could even be called a bike – hit the asphalt of the employee parking lot already at a velocity that defied physics and common sense.

Harsh, clinical floodlights snapped on, mounted on towers that loomed above the facility's high walls. The sudden illumination transformed the mundane rows of parked cars into a stark, geometric maze. The beams, almost sentient in their intensity, darted erratically, trying to lock onto the speeding pair, revealing glimpses of metal and flesh.

For a fleeting second, the light caught Chox. Spiky, dark, messy hair framed a face that was more leer than grin, one pale, organic eye contrasting sharply with the crimson glow of its cybernetic counterpart. He was hunched low over Revenant's handlebars, a blur of ragged leathers and gleaming metal.

Then the light found Revenant. The machine was a nightmare of chrome and impossible angles, a predator built for speed and violence. It didn't so much resemble a motorcycle as mock one, a twisted parody of the concept. And yet, despite – or perhaps because of – its clearly inhuman design, there was a sense of something almost alive. Not human, certainly, but aware.

Chox took the corners entirely too fast, Revenant cornering at him, metal screaming, dodging between rows of sedans and SUVs that, only moments before, had been neatly parked by oblivious employees. The whole scene – escape layered on top of the mundane – screamed of hours doing absolutely nothing of note.

Almost home free, Chox thought, a cynical smirk twisting his lips. Almost.

From hidden recesses in the walls, techno-magical emplacements whirred to life. They were sleek, black, and utterly silent until they fired. Streaks of crimson energy, crackling with arcane power, lanced out towards the escaping duo. Bolts of blue-white lightning erupted from others, leaving the acrid scent of ozone in the air. A shimmering, oily wave of what Chox thought of as 'bad luck' rippled from another, trying to scramble the bike’s guidance systems.

Revenant's chrome surfaces, already gleaming under the floodlights, flared with an inner light. It was a cold, almost spectral radiance that seemed to emanate from the machine's very core. The pursuing blasts of energy struck–

–and reflected.

With impossible precision, the beams bounced off Revenant's chassis, redirected back towards their source. The emplacements overloaded with sharp, explosive cracks, showering sparks and molten metal. One burst into a ball of oily flame, its magical components twisting into grotesque, useless shapes.

The final guard booth was directly ahead, a flimsy wooden arm striped with reflective tape barring the exit. Pathetic.

Revenant, with the barest telepathic nudge from Chox, reared up. The front wheel – a massive, spiked monstrosity – rose high in a wheelie that defied gravity and sanity. The wooden arm, designed to deter late-night joyriders, not semi-sentient war machines, shattered on impact.

Then, they were out. The floodlights' reach ended abruptly at the edge of the parking lot. The sudden shift from harsh, bright light to the velvet darkness of the desert night was almost disorienting.

Almost.

From somewhere inside, a deeper, more guttural roar erupted. It seemed to echo up through the structure somehow. A squad of figures emerged from the facility, moving with a speed and purpose that sent a chill down even Chox's spine. These weren't rent-a-cops or automated drones. These were contractors. Heavily armed, clad in dark, matte-black armor that blended seamlessly with the shadows, they were a terrifying mix of soldier and sorcerer.

Behind them, their pursuit vehicles growled to life. Massive, armored, and bristling with both conventional weaponry and glowing, arcane runes, they were a dark, twisted reflection of Revenant. Loud. Scary. Fast.

The hunt had begun.

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Writing Process Complete.