An Excel file that generates plot pieces.
It works on a very simple basis, but you can get unique, interesting and funny plot pieces out of it.

The original file was posted to the Animation:Master mailing list some time ago. David Merchen (Pawz-Off Graphics) supplied this file to me. He did some formatting as well as some coding for the file and added words to the lists.
and I added the history function and the VBSript code. I've also added some words to the lists.
If the original creator reads this: i want to thank you for this great idea and please drop me a mail so i can give you credit here!
The file was created with Office XP, but should be compatible with Excel 95 and any newer one.

On the fourth sheet (Word Lists) you have the word lists. You can add any words you like at the bottom or remove words.
A random number generator picks words and combines them to a plot piece (button on first page).
The second sheet provides a history of the created plot pieces.

If you cant or dont want to activate macros you can also use the third sheet which will only use excel functions to perform the task. Use F9 on this sheet to create a plot piece. The history will not work with this sheet.

Download plot-device.xls