Editor Reference
Write your own mystery for Whispers in the West
Editing a case - Items
The Items tab is where you manage all the objects and pieces of evidence used in your mystery. Items can be referenced in dialogue, linked to characters, or used as part of the case's solution.
Each item includes a name, a unique ID, an optional icon, and a description.
Item List
Items you've created will appear in a list showing:
Icon: A visual representation of the item. Click Change Icon to assign or update the item’s image.
Name: The display name of the item.
ID: A unique, lowercase identifier used internally. Must be one word or multiple words separated by underscores.
Description: Optional text to describe the item’s use, relevance, or background (e.g., “A bottle of mysterious liquid.”).
Adding and Removing Items
Click Add Item to create a new entry.
To remove an item, click the X button to the right of the entry.
Items defined here can be used in dialogues, linked to solutions, or appear in scenes during gameplay.