Write Lines Task (WLT)
This task type prompts the user to type out a given character string - often a sentence, mantra, or reinforcement/trigger phrase - a set amount of times. If a mistake is made while typing a line, a punishment phrase will be displayed for a short duration before returning the subject to their task. As the subject types, their task may be randomly interrupted by phrases known as interrupter phrases.
While line-writing is generally considered a punishment, it's undeniable that writing or typing out a phrase repeatedly can evoke its own form of trance, as well as the internalization of the subject matter. Much in the same way that Engram Completion Tasks function, the repetition of line-writing builds neural connections that help store the line into long-term memory.
Once all lines have been typed, the session will be marked as completed and the subject returned to the Project Details page.
Creating a Write Lines Task entails the configuration of the following options:
Phrase to complete - The line that the subject will be required to type out as many times as is designated by the Number of Lines option (see below).
Punishment phrases to display if a wrong letter is written - As the feature title describes, phrases entered here will display when an incorrect character is entered by the subject, after which they will be required to restart the line from the beginning. Punishment phrases will be chosen at random from this list.
Interrupters - Interrupters are lines that will display after a certain amount of characters - 40 by default, randomized by up to 20% - have been entered by the subject, interrupting their focus. As with the punishment phrases, interruptersInterrupters will be picked at random by default, but they can be switched to an ordered display in Advanced Settings.
Number of times to complete the phrase - Exactly what it says on the tin. When the subject has typed the line this many times, the session will be completed.
Advanced Settings - Write Lines Tasks have some unique options in their Advanced Settings. Click the Advanced Settings frame to expand it and configure them.
Audio URL - As with other session types, configuring this option in a Write Lines Task will allow you to add a link to an audio track that will play while a subject completes the session. This can be a hypnotic file, ambient noises or music, static, or really whatever else you'd like. If the session lasts longer than the audio file's length, the track will automatically repeat once it reaches its conclusion.
Please note that the link must point directly to the file, meaning a link that ends in .mp3, .flac, .wav, etc. Links to Youtube, Soundcloud, etc. will NOT work. If you don't have your own place to host such files, you can use the Stash page to upload any necessary media and receive valid links for them.
Interrupters Frequency - Once this number of characters has been typed, plus or minus 20% if Interrupter Frequency Random is enabled, an interrupter will be displayed on the screen.
Add Lines As Punishment - Whenever the subject makes a mistake, an amount of lines equal to this number will be added to their count to complete.
Overlay Display Time (Punishments and Interrupters) - When punishment phrases or interrupters are displayed, this is known as an overlay (the phrase screen is drawn over the line-writing screen). This configurable value will determine how long an overlay will be displayed.
Please note that for every 5 words in a punishment or interrupter phrase, an additional 500ms will be added on. Ensure that you set this value to be the length you'd like an overlay of 4 words or less to be displayed.
Interrupters Loop or Random - When checked, this option will cause interrupters to be displayed in the order they've been entered in the session's settings. When unchecked, interrupter phrases will be chosen from the list at random.
Interrupter Frequency Random - When checked, this option will randomize the amount of characters needed to trigger an interrupter by up to plus or minus 20%. When unchecked, interrupters will display when the exact amount of configured characters have been entered by the subject.
Custom CSS - As with other session types, CSS is used to customize the design, layout, and variations in display for your session. The most common usage for it in a Write Lines Task will be to customize the text being displayed. For example, you can use CSS to specify a font to use, as well as change font size or color.
Delete Session - Found under the aptly-named Danger Zone section of the Advanced Settings configuration area, this button will delete the session. Simply select it, confirm the deletion, and the session will be erased.
