Variables
In the Variables view you define global game state: flags, counters, text values.
Variable sets
- Variables are organized into sets (e.g. “Gameplay”, “Story”).
- Add, rename, delete sets; reorder by drag.
- Full name in export:
SetName.variable.
Variable fields
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | Identifier within the set |
| Description | Editor note |
| Type | boolean, integer, string |
| Default | Starting value in simulation / export |
Filters
At the top of the list:
- Free-text search
- Set dropdown
- Type dropdown
- Source dropdown: stored, inventory link, task link, clue link
CSV export
Export CSV saves the variables shown in the list (filters apply) with their id, set, name, qualified name, type, source, default value and description — handy for reviewing them in a spreadsheet. There is no variable import; the file is for reading.
Derived variables
Some cards automatically link to variables:
| Source | Example |
|---|---|
| Task card | Tasks.<taskId> |
| Clue card | Clues.<clueId> |
| Inventory link | Linked item state |
These are readable on Instruction cards but cannot be overwritten directly (the card is the source of truth).
Use on the flow chart
- Condition: branch on variable value
- Instruction: change value
- Simulated player: seed overrides for testing
Duplicate names
The app warns if two variables get conflicting qualified names.