2.1.3.2 Node: Option

Option Node

Image	Info
	Represents a choice available to the player.
Description
The Option Node defines a single decision point for the player. It must be connected to the 'Opt' pin of a Message Node. It contains the text displayed on the choice button, optional icons, and sound effects. When selected by the player, execution continues through its 'Out' pin.
Shortcut
	Hold O + Left Mouse Button

In- and Outputs

Name	Pin	Description
In		Receives flow from a Message Node. Must connect to a Message 'Opt' pin.
Out		Output flow triggered when this option is selected.

Details

Name	Type	Value	Default	Info
Speaker Name		String	""	Name of the speaker (optional override for the option).
Option Message		String	""	The text displayed on the selection button.
Speaking Participant		Tag	None	Gameplay tag identifying the actor saying this option.
Use As Message Upon Selection		True / False	False	If true, this text is shown as a spoken message bubble after being selected.
Avatar Image		Asset	None	Texture to represent the speaker during this option.
Option Icon		Asset	None	Icon displayed alongside the option text.
Option Sound		Asset	None	Sound played when this option is highlighted or selected.
Play Sound As		Start Char Word	On Start	How the sound effect should be played.
Additional Tags		Tags	Empty	Metadata tags for this option.
Additional Objects		Map	Empty	Named Object references passed with this option.
Additional Classes		Map	Empty	Named Class references passed with this option.

Notes

- Option Nodes cannot exist independently in the flow; they must be children of a Message Node.