voider-obsidian/00-Templates/Dialogue Scene Template.md

{{Scene Title}} - Dialogue

Scene Context

• Characters Present:
• Location: Location Name
• Situation/Context:
• Player's Previous Actions:
• Emotional State:
• Time Constraints:

Opening

Scene Setup

• How scene begins:
• Character positions:
• Environmental factors:

Opening Line

[Character Name]:

Main Dialogue Flow

Branch Point 1

[Character Name]:

Player Options:

1. [Tone: Aggressive]
   • Response:
2. [Tone: Diplomatic]
   • Response:
3. [Tone: Curious]
   • Response:
4. [Tone: Sarcastic]
   • Response:

Follow-up (If Player Chose Option 1)

[Character Name]:

Player Options: 1. 2. 3.

Follow-up (If Player Chose Option 2)

[Character Name]:

Player Options: 1. 2. 3.

Branch Point 2

[Continue pattern for major decision points]

Conditional Dialogue

If High Relationship

• Alternative lines:
• Different options available:

If Low Relationship

• Alternative lines:
• Different options available:

If Previous Quest Completed

• Reference dialogue:
• Additional options:

If Player Has Specific Item

• Special dialogue:
• Unique resolution:

Multiple Endings

Ending A: Success

• Final lines:
• Outcome:
• Relationship change:

Ending B: Partial Success

• Final lines:
• Outcome:
• Relationship change:

Ending C: Failure

• Final lines:
• Outcome:
• Relationship change:

Character Voice Notes

[Character Name] Voice Guide

• Speaking style:
• Common phrases:
• Emotional patterns:
• Speech quirks:

Player Character Voice

• Tone options available:
• Personality traits shown:
• Growth/change reflected:

Technical Implementation

Dialogue System Requirements

• Variables to track:
• Conditions to check:
• Flags to set:

Voice Acting Notes

• Delivery instructions:
• Emotional emphasis:
• Pacing notes:

Localization Notes

• Cultural considerations:
• Translation challenges:
• Alternative phrasings:

Testing Checklist

• All dialogue paths accessible
• Conditions work properly
• Character voice consistent
• Player choices meaningful
• Appropriate responses to all options
• Emotional arc clear

Development Notes

Writing Goals

• Character development:
• Information to convey:
• Emotional journey:

Revision History

Feedback Notes

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Tags: #dialogue #[character-involved] #[faction-context] Player Agency: #[high-choice/medium-choice/low-choice] Priority: #[critical/important/optional/flavor] Status: #[concept/draft/implementing/complete/cut]