architect-loopslisted

# Architect Loops ## Purpose Design the loop architecture for a script — opening curiosity gaps, closing them at engineered moments, and using callbacks to drive AVD beyond 50%. The loop system is one of the most load-bearing retention mechanics; a long-form video without ≥ 3 loops typically ships with bottom-quartile AVD. ## Decision Logic The loop is a contract between the creator and the viewer: "I'm going to tell you something later." The contract opens curiosity (the gap), runs in the background while the viewer consumes content, and pays off when the gap closes. The unclosed gap pulls the viewer through the video. The 5 loop types (per the loop-system architect tradition): 1. **Cliffhanger loop** — "Pattern 4 is the one most people miss" — closed at pattern 4 2. **Callback loop** — early reference revisited later 3. **Promise loop** — bound promise from hook fulfilled at close 4. **Mystery loop** — unanswered question that drives forward 5. **Stakes loop** — consequence raised early, resolved at end The 5 placements: 1. **Open by 0:08** — first loop opens immediately 2. **Mid-script open (3-5 min)** — second loop opens 3. **Close before mid-point** — first loop closes by 50% mark 4. **Callback in close** — final close references early loop 5. **End-screen loop** — open a new loop that the next video closes (series binge mechanic) Hard rules: open by 0:08, close before mid-point, callback in close, ≥ 3 loops per long-form. ## Tacit Principles 1. **Loops are layered