Editing Texas: Drama And Narrative Resolution (section)

==The Meat==

''The Meat'' is Act II - the main part of the film. During this section the protagonists act and interact, they make schemes and try them out, and work towards whatever objectives they might have. This is where the bulk of the game session takes place.

If you're playing in the Hero's Journey mode, one or more protagonists may still be reluctant to take up arms during this Act. It may or may not be a major part of this Act to have the other player characters trying to convince or recruit them.

During ''The Meat'', protagonists have partial plot immunity. Bad things can (and should) happen to them, but they can't be taken out of the movie altogether. A gunslinger might get shot, but by the time the Act ends he'll be patched up and ready to fight again. A Hustler might get thrown in prison, but by the end of the Act he'll either have escaped, or be let out (perhaps in exchange for agreeing to the part he plays in the next Act).

Also during ''The Meat'', protagonists will generally have the edge over their opponents. A gunslinger might fight against thugs who aren't as skilled as him. A Saloon Gal might have to deal with dribbling imbeciles who are weak against her charms.