How do I load custom dialogue? (1 Viewer)

[cog]

Hi, I'm new to this awesome game and have a simple question that I couldn't find the answer to from browsing the forum. Apologies if it's there somewhere.

I'm creating a custom character by following the guide here: [W.I.P] SDT Tutorial for Very Newbie User

I'd like a Dialogue.txt file that's not in the same folder as the character to automatically load when I load the character. That way I can use 1 dialogue file that auto loads for lots of characters. I've tried to do it in the same way that hair and BG is done ( e.g "customHair:Mods\DOWNLOAD\Hair\Konan.png") by using "customDialogue" and the path to the file, but doesnt work. Any solution?

 

[stuntcock]

I'd like a Dialogue.txt file that's not in the same folder as the character to automatically load when I load the character. That way I can use 1 dialogue file that auto loads for lots of characters.

If your single file applies to everyone then you can simply put it here:

Mods\$INIT$\dialogue.txt

This dialogue file will be loaded when the game starts up, so any girl will immediately begin speaking your custom lines.

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Alternatively, you could just copy-paste multiple copies of the file into each girl's folder.

Mods\Annie\dialogue.txt
Mods\Bettie\dialogue.txt
Mods\Catherine\dialogue.txt

It's a bit of a hassle if you're actively expanding or tweaking the file (because then you'll need to replace all of the copies each time) but it will work.

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Finally, you could package the dialogue into a SWF and place it in a parent folder. Each girl's Mods.txt file would then refer to the (shared) file. The advantage here is that you could have several different shared files -- one for submissive girls, one for domineering girls, and so on.

Mods\aggressiveDialogue.swf
Mods\passiveDialogue.swf
Mods\sluttyDialogue.swf

Mods\Annie\Mods.txt

../aggressiveDialogue.swf

Mods\Bettie\Mods.txt

../passiveDialogue.swf

Mods\Catherine\Mods.txt

../sluttyDialogue.swf

The major disadvantage is that creating SWF files is a somewhat specialized task. You'll need to either download special tools, or ask a SWF modder to assist you. On the plus side: since you're using SWF files, you'll be able to include custom audio lines for each line of dialogue (if you want to).

 

[cog]

I'll stick to the 2nd option for now then, a dialogue file in each girl's folder. The SWF option sounds like a nice solution but probably too advanced for me, I think I have enough to learn for now. So, maybe one day. Thanks so much for such a helpful answer.