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Episode Template Editor

The Episode Template Editor defines the fields that appear on game topics (episodes) — the structured header shown at the top of an in-character thread. Use it to capture metadata like a cover image, timeline period, or episode summary that applies to the thread as a whole rather than to any individual post.

How it works

The interface is identical to the Character Template Editor. Each row defines one field; the order of rows controls the order fields appear in the episode header. When a member creates a new game topic, they fill in these fields before the thread begins.

Renaming a Machine Field Name after episodes have been created will disconnect it from stored data. Treat machine names as permanent once episodes exist.

Field properties

All field properties are the same as in the Character Template Editor. Refer to that page for a full description of Machine Field Name, Human Field Name, Field Type, Content Field Type, Order, and Width / Height.

Example template

A typical episode header might use the following fields:

Machine Name	Human Name	Field Type	Content Type	Order
`image`	Cover Image	string	cropped_image	1
`episode_type`	Timeline	string	short_text	2
`description`	Episode Summary	text	long_text	3

Managing fields

Add Field

Appends a new blank field row. Fill in all properties before saving.

Remove

Removes the field from the editor. The change is not permanent until you click Save.

Save

Saves the entire episode template in one go.