The Dialogue System, Jumprope, and a Brief Farewell! (Patreon)

Hey everyone, V.D.Y. here! Back with another Hereafter post!

This week's spotlight is on our dialogue system, especially the new animations Twi has created and the underlying system powering it!

First off, check out this sample animation that showcases the visuals:

Twi and the team went through several iterations to perfect this dialogue display, and I'm thrilled with the final results!

Diving into the coding aspect, let's talk about Jumprope. We've touched on Jumprope in previous posts , but this post offers the most comprehensive breakdown.

In case you're not up for a deep dive into those links, here's the gist: Jumprope, crafted by our ace programmer ErrorStream, is the scripting language that enables us to run dialogue logic concurrently with other game mechanics, opening the door on a lot of fun possibilities! It's actually the same system we used for Homestead!

Before signing off, I want to share that this will be my last post for a while. Balancing my classes and workload has become increasingly challenging, so I'll be taking a break for the next 8 months to focus on my final year at school. During this time, DongDiagram and Silk Wright will keep you updated with new posts.

Rest assured, I'm not disappearing completely - you can still find me on our Discord, hosting game nights and staying connected in chats. Let us know your thoughts on this post over there or in the Patreon comments! 'Til next time!

~ V.D.Y.

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