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dialogue-systems

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Build branching dialogue and narrative — a node/choice graph with conditions, variables, and localization hooks — and choose between authoring tools Ink and Yarn Spinner or a custom data-driven runner. Engine-neutral. Use when the user mentions dialogue system, branching dialogue, conversation tree, choices, Ink (.ink), Yarn Spinner (.yarn), or NPC dialogue.

When to use

• Use to design branching conversations, choice menus, or narrative state
• Use to decide between Ink, Yarn Spinner, and a custom JSON/resource format.
• Use to wire a dialogue script into your game loop (advance line, present

When not to use

• engine UI (text boxes, portraits, choice buttons)
• persisting narrative variables across sessions
• data-as-resources in Godot/Unity

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