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+---
+name: Standard Story
+about: For most tickets and stories
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Context
+
+[Provide any general context for the story. Especially information about user needs and goals]
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Given when then
+- [ ] Given when then
+
+## Related Tickets
+
+[If applicable, link any tickets that are related]