Domino is a small rectangular block used as a game piece or gaming device, typically consisting of ivory, bone or dark wood such as ebony with dots (pips) on its faces and constructed using ivory, bone, metal such as brass or pewter or ceramic clay for its construction; its dots may be inlaid or painted black or white for additional visual interest. Dominoes may also serve as metaphors for chain reactions as each individual domino can knock over an entire row in one go – hence its moniker! The term originated as an association between one domino can topple over several more of them one after the next to one another – thus giving rise to its use as an analogy for how one domino can knock over an entire line of dominoes all at once!
Fiction relies heavily on domino effects for its narrative structure, whether you write from scratch or carefully plot out each scene ahead of time. As you write your manuscript or storyboard out each scene in advance, be mindful of how their interactions will create an engaging story arc that leads to its inevitable resolution. Even though you know where your novel will end up going, consider the journey it will take before writing anything down on paper.
A domino effect refers to any sequence of events which leads to dramatic transformation in a storyline, whether this change be literal or metaphorical and includes physical collisions as well as causal linkages within larger systems such as global finance or politics. It’s often used in fiction writing as the idea of events occurring step-wise can be excitingly engaging for readers.
One effective way to create a domino effect in your novel is to introduce a major character with an unusual or intriguing history, giving readers something to think about as they wait for what comes next. This gives your narrative more power as readers become invested and engage with it further as they await what transpires next.
Mutant mercenary Domino is an exceptionally strong and resilient hero despite her turbulent upbringing, capable of using probability laws to manipulate in her favor while being an experienced weapons specialist and martial artist – not forgetting being a natural athlete and an accomplished linguist!
Domino first joined Project Armageddon when she fought on behalf of the government to genetically engineer an ideal weapon with precognitive mutant surrogates, known as surrogate mothers, known as Armajesuits. When attacked by Armajesuits, she was saved by a Chicago priest who cared for her until her mutant abilities manifested themselves and eventually joined X-Force to foil John Sublime’s Third Species mutant organ harvesting movement.
Domino possesses a rare mutant ability which allows her to subconsciously generate a psionic aura which alters probabilities, providing her with “good luck” while making enemies’ equipment malfunction or sending them off planet. While she was with X-Force, she clashed with Psycho-Man, attacked Copycat who she held responsible for her captivity for an entire year-long captivity and assisted Cable on his mission against anti-national terrorist ULTIMATUM but eventually left when he put his personal needs ahead of those of X-Force.