Unity 5: Build a Character Dialogue System

Learn how to build and implement narrative-driven games through a comprehensive narrative management system.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Narrative Game Design Primer

• Keep empathy in mind
• Foster engagement
• Emotional investment

2. Project Setup

• Start the project from scratch
• Import the LitJSON library
• Use Texture Packer

3. Import Assets from External Resources

• Use interfaces
• The Atlas Manager
• Set up the Master Manager
• Write the JSON file
• Create the narrative event class
• Create the JsonFactory
• Finish the JsonFactory

4. Build a GUI Animation System

• Our first canvas
• Panel configuration
• Add animations
• The Animation Manager

5. Assemble the Narrative System

• Write the Panel Manager
• Finish the Panel Manager
• Add player input
• Finishing touches

Conclusion

• Next steps