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--- modding:dialog [2021/04/27 21:51] – sintax7
+++ modding:dialog [2021/05/07 04:42] (current) – [Add Topic] jazzy
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 ======Dialog Tree======
+The "tree" of available dialog between players and NPCs that can be explored in the Operations/Communications station.
-The "tree" of available dialog that can be shown in the Operations/Communications station
+Below is a flowchart outlining a potential conversation. //Opening the image will make it easier to read.//
+{{ :modding:screenshot_horizons_dialog_sample.png?direct |}}
+Each box represents a DIALOG GROUP. Each Dialog Group can contain Text, Topics, and Actions.
+TEXT is what the NPC sends to the Player.
+TOPICS are what the Player can say in reply to the NPC. Choosing a Topic will link the player to the next Dialog Group.
+[[modding:actions|ACTIONS]] are triggered when the Dialog Group is activated (and the NPC Text is transmitted).
+Looking at the flowchart, explore the sample conversation and see how the Player's future is impacted by their choices.
+//A tutorial article and video on how to write this sample conversation are coming soon!//
+===== Add Dialog Group =====
+^ Name            ^ Description      ^ Value      ^
+| ID        | The unique ID for this Dialog Group                                                                                                                                   | text field, must be unique  |
+| Links To  | The ID of another Dialog Group that will be triggered after the activation of the current dialog group.                                                               | drop-down selection         |
+| Text      | The text message sent by the NPC to the Player. If multiple options are added, one will be randomly selected from the list each time this Dialog Group is triggered.  | text                        |
+| [[modding:dialog#add_topic|Topics   ]] | The response(s) available for the player to send to the NPC. Each Topic has its own ADD TOPIC menu.                                                                   | see [[modding:dialog#add_topic|Topics           ]] |
+| [[modding:actions|Actions  ]] | Actions that are triggered when this Dialog Group is activated.                                                                                                       | see [[modding:actions|Actions                ]] |
+{{:modding:add_dialog_group.png?nolink&300 |}}
+{{ :modding:add_dialog_topic.png?nolink&350|}}
+===== Add Topic =====
+^ Name            ^ Description      ^ Value      ^
+| Type      | The type of communication being sent. Use open for general text and the other options for specific transmissions (such as requesting permission to dock). See [[modding:dialogtopictypes|Dialog Topic Types]] for more details.  | drop-down selection|
+| ID  | The unique ID of this particular Topic from within the Dialog Group.  | text         |
+| Links To  | The ID of another Dialog Group that will be triggered after the transmission of this topic. | drop-down selection  |
+| Text      | The text message sent by the Player to the NPC.  | text                        |
+----
+Jump To |
+[[modding:missions|Missions]] | [[modding:dialog|Dialog]] | [[modding:encounters|Encounters]] | [[modding:commodities|Commodities]] | [[modding:components|Components]] | [[modding:objectives|Objectives]]

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