Branch Nodes

The Branch node allows you to branch your game into different paths according to scripting variables or randomly. There are 2 types of Branch nodes: the “Regular If/Then” type and the “Random” type.

Branch - Regular If/Then

Figure 1. Regular If/Then Branch Node.

The Regular If/Then Branch Node evaluates statements in sequence (starting with “if”, then “else if”, and finally “else”). If a statement is true, it will execute the subsequent nodes connected to that statement; otherwise, it will evaluate the next statement. If all statements are false, it executes the subsequent nodes connected to “else”. The Regular If/Then type consists of the following parameters:

  • Statement: A statement can be a boolean variable or an operation that results in a boolean, such as the operation ‘1+1>2’. The result of this statement is false, meaning that the subsequent nodes connected to this statement will not be executed. StudyCrafter supports the following comparative operations:
    • =: equal
    • >: larger than
    • <: less than
    • >=: larger than or equal to
    • <=: less than or equal to
    • !=: not equal
  • : You can delete a branch by clicking this button.
  • Add Another: You can add a branch “else if” by using the “Add Another” button.

Building While Loop With Branch - Regular If/Then

Figure 2. While Loop Sample in StudyCrafter.

By using Regular If/Then Branch Node, you can create a while loop in StudyCrafter. As shown in Figure 2, StudyCrafter will continuously show “The loop continues” dialogue until the {statement} becomes false when you connect the “if“ branch back to the Branch node. You can use the “Set Variable” node to change the value of the {statement} to control the loop.

Branch - Random

Figure 3. Random Branch Node.

The Random type Branch Node will automatically branch the game randomly. Each branch will have an equal probability of being chosen (If you have n nodes, there will be a 1/n chance for the game to progress along a specific branch and execute nodes that are connected to the branch). You can use the “Add Another” button to create a new branch and the cross button to delete a branch if you have three or more branches.