Editor Reference
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Adding/removing labels
Labels are used to track the state of the player or the state of the game. They act like invisible flags that can influence dialogue, choices, or conditions later on.
To add a label, use this format:
label + label_name
To remove a label, use a minus sign:
label - label_name
Label names can be anything you choose, but they must be written as a single word. If needed, use underscores to connect multiple words (e.g., player_drunk).
There are two types of labels:
Local Labels
A local label is only applied to the active player who triggers the line.
Example:
label + player_drunk
This label means the current player is now considered "drunk" in your case logic.
Global Labels
To create a global label, simply add an asterisk * at the end of the label name. Global labels affect the entire game, across all players.
Example:
label + butcher_gave_knife*
This label means the butcher has given the knife—and once it’s set, no other player can trigger dialogue or actions that assume the knife hasn’t been given yet.
Global labels are applied immediately and are useful for tracking one-time events or shared conditions in multiplayer.
