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| BroadcastScope || Enum || This determines which players will receive the dialogue broadcast. By default, all players will hear / see dialogue as it is triggered. If you set the scope to 'instigator only', then only the person who caused the dialogue to play will see it. | | BroadcastScope || Enum || This determines which players will receive the dialogue broadcast. By default, all players will hear / see dialogue as it is triggered. If you set the scope to 'instigator only', then only the person who caused the dialogue to play will see it. | ||
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'''Display Properties''' | |||
These properties control the appearance of the dialogue on the HUD, as well as storing the text that should be displayed. | |||
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| Dialogue_Header || Localized String || This text will appear at the top of the dialogue window. It is often the name of the person who is speaking, but it doesn't have to be. If you type 'self' in this field it will display your steam name. | |||
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| Dialogue_Text || Enum || This determines which players will receive the dialogue broadcast. By default, all players will hear / see dialogue as it is triggered. If you set the scope to 'instigator only', then only the person who caused the dialogue to play will see it. | |||
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Revision as of 17:50, 7 November 2013
Dialogue can be a good way to get players interested in your map's story.
General Dialogue Properties
| Variable Name | Variable Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| bLooping | Bool | If set to true, this dialogue will continue playing over and over. |
| BroadcastScope | Enum | This determines which players will receive the dialogue broadcast. By default, all players will hear / see dialogue as it is triggered. If you set the scope to 'instigator only', then only the person who caused the dialogue to play will see it. |
Display Properties
These properties control the appearance of the dialogue on the HUD, as well as storing the text that should be displayed.
| Variable Name | Variable Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dialogue_Header | Localized String | This text will appear at the top of the dialogue window. It is often the name of the person who is speaking, but it doesn't have to be. If you type 'self' in this field it will display your steam name. |
| Dialogue_Text | Enum | This determines which players will receive the dialogue broadcast. By default, all players will hear / see dialogue as it is triggered. If you set the scope to 'instigator only', then only the person who caused the dialogue to play will see it. |