: Re: I'm unable to figure out the logical solution to a problem; how do I keep writing? I'm outlining the plot for a scifi screenplay. I have the main characters, premise, the first half of the

@Samaraweera193

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Here's the most simple answer to your solution. Plus, I believe it will make your story better over all. More interesting and add facets that you will be able to explore that will surely make your story much better.
The simple answer is: Give your antagonist a weakness.

Design the Perfect Weakness For Antagonist

Think about Superman. A difficult character to write conflict for, since he is almost entirely invulnerable. However, the people who created him knew he must have a weakness so they created kryptonite.

Kryptonite Must Be Prevalent
In early stories of Superman, they didn't focus enough on his weakness and many readers became bored since he would always triumph.

Flash forward to the Lois & Clark (TV Series) and you'll see that Kryptonite became a prevalent substance found everywhere and used by numerous enemies.
It made the Superman story far more compelling.

Every Character Must Have A Weakness

You need to do the same thing with your antagonist. Create some physics of some type where his powers are disabled. How can you weaken his powers? Maybe there is some element the protagonist can imploy to weaken the antagonist. Or, maybe there are certain places the protagonist can go so that the antagonist cannot see the plans your protagonist is making.

I believe this is the simplest solution and yet the best one -- if you create a compelling weakness for your antagonist.
Good luck.

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