Episode Types

Episode Types
===Much like an television, cable, or online series, episodes of The Vale will have distinct flavors, themes, and general moods to them. Also, this will give players who want different things from their RPG experience a chance to pick and choose which episodes they would like to partake in (as most episodes can be replayed by different groups of PC's). Note that most episodes can feature more than one type. New episode types will emerge as the game goes on....===

==== Core - These episodes contain vital plot points, momentous events, and other features that link the over-arching narrative of the story. All characters must complete all core episodes before any given season is over. ==== ====Dungeon Crawl - Exploring secret tombs, combing forgotten caves, searching through abandoned castles. The classic image of what one usually has in mind when they think of Dungeons and Dragons. Dungeon Delving sessions will be played entirely on tile sets, using miniature figures to display the action. ==== ====Hack N' Slash -  A test of a character's martial prowess, Hack N' Slash sessions will be primary combat-based, as wave upon wave of baddies take their shot at bringing down the heroes of The Vale. ====

==== Role-Playing - Dialogue, improvisation, and extended interaction with the denizens of the Vale hallmark these sessions. Little or no combat is entirely possible, as one's words carry the greatest weight here. ====

==== Comedy - When life hands you lemons, accidentally turn said lemons into horrifying were-lemons bent of devouring all those who would juice them. Only with the holy power of St. Saltine can you hope to defeat this citrus menace. ====

That should give you a gist of what we're going for in this type of session.
==== Mini Series - All episodes with this type will be part of a multi-session story arc. Once a group begins a Mini Series, they must remain in that group of players until the series is completed. Mini Series will tpyically be 2-3 sessions long. ====