2.2.4 Hit Microdramas Need These Satisfaction Points - The Logic of Satisfaction Point Levels and Application in Microdramas

Limitations of Third-Level Satisfaction Points

That is, can Aesthetic appreciation be a satisfaction point? Of course. Seeing something beautiful, a beautiful shot, beautiful music, we certainly find it satisfying. That’s why big blockbusters, major productions have original soundtracks, stunning cinematography, expensive special effects. But in microdramas, we generally don’t recommend relying on aesthetic satisfaction points. Mastering the above five is sufficient. Third-level points are largely unnecessary. Efficiency satisfaction points also exist, like content that summarizes or delivers new knowledge for us. These are satisfaction points. Documentaries are a classic example of cognitive satisfaction points. Sure, some people like them, but they will never become the mainstream, the付费 mainstream of documentaries. Because this satisfaction point level is too… you could say too low, or paradoxically too high, or more accurately, too far back in the hierarchy, less immediate.

The Logical Relationship Between the Five Core Satisfaction Points

In microdramas, we only focus on the first five satisfaction points—the animal-level and human-level ones. And students, if you look closely, these points have a logical sequence; the first five are connected. An animal, or a gene, existing on this planet, in this world, its most important task is reproduction. Our human genes also aim to reproduce; we are driven by genes.

So, how does this reproductive gene succeed? We inevitably must compete with others, we must overcome others, we need violence, conquest. So, reproduction drives conquest. By conquering others, using violence against them, what result do we get? We establish superiority over them, right? We become stronger, better fighters.

The Progressive Relationship of Satisfaction Point Levels

But if we can’t win, if we can’t defeat them, then we hope to join them—“we’re on the same side, let’s stop fighting, we grew up drinking from the same river,” right? “We are all descendants of the dragon.” This is Belonging. And if we can’t win and can’t join them, what do we hope for? We hope for Order. Everyone must follow rules; you can’t just hit people randomly. I can’t beat you, I can’t join you, but you can’t just hit me whenever you want. We hope for rules, for cause and effect, for karma—“good and evil get their due.” Order.

The Core Satisfaction Points for Microdrama Creation

So, from the perspective of satisfaction points, these five are the most important. We said Satisfaction Points plus Resonance Points determine our story topic selection. Now let’s look at Resonance Points.