# Dialogue Nodes (Phases)

Dialogue nodes are the core building blocks of the dialogue system. Each node represents a distinct dialogue phase: from character lines and player choices to triggering gameplay events and providing alternative entry points.

The key principle is that each node has a well-defined role within a dialogue branch and connects to others via pins, forming a structured narrative flow. This design enables:

* **Flexible dialogue logic control** (launch conditions, state checks, branching).
* **Support for both text and voice by default** when delivering lines.
* **Easy control of gameplay events** by triggering actions at specific points in the dialogue.
* **Separation of narrative and technical concerns** (phrases, player responses, events, transitions).
* **Modularity and reusability:** nodes can be freely combined to create non-linear dialogue structures.
* **Integration with gameplay systems** through additional pins (OnRun, Post) that execute actions at the right moment.
* **Project-specific extensibility:** nearly all nodes include pass-through logic and can be inherited from to customize the dialogue system for unique project needs.<br>

As a result, dialogue nodes make it possible to build dynamic, interactive, and rule-driven dialogues, where storytelling is seamlessly integrated with gameplay logic and events.

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