Anatomy of an Action Scene

From ars ludi:

1. Premise — the situation before the PCs arrive
2. Enter the Heroes — how and why the PCs become involved
3. Revelations — pivotal things the PCs find out during the scene
4. Action — what happens during the scene
5. Action Shticks — optional sub-challenges that may come up
6. Finale — what concludes the scene – there may or may not be a climactic moment, depending on the scenario
7. Aftermath — any post-action wrap-up or consequences