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Act 2

From Hayashi Park Potterverse for 5th ed. Dungeons and Dragons (5e)

Act 2: Something Bad Happens/The Hook

Act 2 accomplishes

The story leaps into irreversible motion with an event that we cannot ignore [The Mists]. Often a henchman, rarely the Big Bad.

Crucial: the goal implied by the end of this scene [protect Ireena] is the wrong one for the hero. Avoid a boring slow start with a great hook!

Example Act 2: The rebel blockade runner is boarded by Darth Vader (but not the emperor).

Example Act 2: The Ringwraiths enter the Shire (but Sauron doesn't).

This is the third five minutes of a TV show.