Author dialogue data

• Conversations are stored as comments with replies in a Conversation resource in Godot. Each reply can point to the next comment, so you can build linear or branching dialogue.
• Required characters and optional sidekicks are tracked per conversation so the correct speakers appear in Godot.
• When a conversation starts, the engine creates an instance with its own ID and keeps track of the current comment until no replies remain.

Start and advance a conversation (Advanced)

1. Trigger the conversation from gameplay (for example, triggering a Scene Event Command that starts the dialogue).
2. In Godot, call FPEConversationManager.select_reply when the player chooses a response. The Conversation Manager moves to the next comment and ends when replies run out.
3. Use your UI to show the current speaker name and comment text; the conversation instance already provides the data for each step.

Practical tips

• Keep each conversation focused. Short comments with 2–3 replies are easier for players to follow and for you to script.
• Test with multiple characters present; required characters must be present (if specified in the Conversation resource).
• Pair conversations with animation or audio by firing a Scene Event or Frame Event when a key line is reached.