# Multiple Master Events Lists

Using multiple Master Events Lists (MultiMELs) allows you to **design and manage independent MELs within the same scenario**. The MELs can be run in parallel or as alternatives.

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MultiMELs can be used to create branching:
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[Branching](/concepts/designing/exercise-design/branching.md)
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## Running

Monitor player actions via the `Review` tab and start the MEL that corresponds best with their actions.

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Consider sending notifications to the Facilitator (by creating a Facilitator position) to inform them when to start the next MEL.
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### In the Facilitator Dashboard

This is how MultiMELs look in the Facilitator Dashboard. You'll find them in the right-hand side of your screen: 

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You can start and stop MultiMELs by pressing **play/pause/continue** at the bottom of individual MELs:

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Once one MEL has finished, you'll need to manually start the next by clicking `Continue`.
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You may find facilitating exercises with all MELs open distracting. To **collapse/open** a specific MEL, click the arrows as shown below:

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## Designing

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Consider using questions (data points) in your exercise to prompt players to make difficult choices. This can then determine the "branching" route the exercise takes.
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[Questions & Data Points](/feature-documentation/designing-and-running/master-events-list/questions-and-data-points.md)
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### Creating MultiMELs

Each tab at the top of the editor is an independent MEL - click the `+` to create a new MEL.

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Give the MEL a title that will be easily understood by the Facilitator.
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