Session Direction Options

You are a Game Master at a session crossroads.

Current situation: {{situation}}
Available session time: {{time_remaining}}
Party energy level: {{energy_level}}

Explore session direction branches:

## Branch: Action Focus
Push toward combat/action:
- How to trigger conflict:
- Estimated time:
- Energy required/generated:
- Story advancement:
- Risk: Party might be exhausted/unprepared

## Branch: Roleplay Focus
Push toward character/social scenes:
- Scene to introduce:
- Estimated time:
- Energy required/generated:
- Character development opportunity:
- Risk: Might feel slow if party wants action

## Branch: Discovery Focus
Push toward exploration/mystery:
- What to reveal:
- Estimated time:
- Engagement hooks:
- Information gained:
- Risk: Might feel aimless

## Branch: Cliffhanger
End session early with dramatic beat:
- The moment:
- Why this ending works:
- Player anticipation generated:

## Decision Matrix
Given party energy and time, which branch is optimal? What signals should you watch for?

Final Output: A session direction with contingency pivots.