Step 1



When the Scenario Builder first opens, it asks you to pick a character type to get started. You can also choose if you want the character on the Left or right side of the scenario frame. Let’s pick Casual.

Step 2



You now see the list of available characters in the Casual category. You can switch to a different category by selecting one of the other tabs. For this example, select the character in the upper right corner.

Step 3



You now see the character added to the display panel on the right side. You can also see preview images for the five Character Moods on the left side. Select Next.

Step 4



You now see the available backgrounds. For this example, select the highlighted background.

Step 5



The background is added to the display on the right side. On the left side, you can control several settings for the display. You can choose to have the background blurred or not. You can also choose the display options for the Character Text and User Text elements, including element shape and color. For this example, choose the Oval option for the User Text elements.

Step 6



The User Text elements are now set to Oval on the right-side display. Select Next.

Step 7



The Introduction text is shown over the scenario before the learner starts it. It's a chance to set the scene and provide any instructions the learner should follow. Click in the text entry area and we'll add Introduction text for you.

Step 8



Select Next.

Step 9



The Build tab shows the Dialogue Tree on the left, which will change as you add more scenes to your scenario. It also shows the input fields for the character's opening statement and the option elements for the current scene. Select the text entry area for the character's statement and we'll add text for this example.

Step 10



Select the text entry area for the first Option and we'll add text for this example.

Step 11



Select New Scene. This adds a new set of options below this Option in the Dialogue Tree on the left side.

Step 12



Select the text entry area for the second Option and we'll add text for this example.

Step 13



Select New Scene. This adds a new set of options below this Option in the Dialogue Tree on the left side.

Step 14



Let's set up the second scene, which is where the character replies to Option 1 (if the learner selects that option). Select the Scene on the Dialogue Tree.

Step 15



The right side panel now shows the text of the selected option at the top. Select the text entry area for the character's statement and we'll add text for this example.

Step 16



Select the Mood icon to set a different Mood for the character in this scene.

Step 17



Select Thinking from the list.

Step 18



The character's image is changed. Select the text entry area for the first Option and we'll add text for this example.

Step 19



Select New Scene.

Step 20



For this example, we've just scrolled down on the right side panel to better show the second Option and the Add a Choice button. Select the text entry area for the second option we'll add text for this example.

Step 21



Select New Scene.

Step 22



For this scene, we'll have three options for the learner to choose from. Select Add a Choice.

Step 23



Select the text entry area for the new third option and we'll add text for this example.

Step 24



This option will be be an ending for this branch. Select End.

Step 25



Instead of a square, the option is shown as a circle on the Dialogue Tree. Select the option on the dialogue tree to access the settings for this End.

Step 26



Select the text entry area for the character's statement and we'll add text for this example.

Step 27



Select the Mood icon to set a different Mood for the character in this scene.

Step 28



Select Angry from the list.

Step 29



For this example, we've just scrolled down on the right side panel. The character's image is changed. Select -2 as the Score value for this Ending.

Step 30



Select the text entry area for the Feedback text and we'll add text for this example.

Step 31



Let's have this ending take the learner back to the previous scene so they can make a different choice. Select Go to Node.

Step 32



Select the Scene on the Dialogue Tree.

Step 33



A green line now connects the ending with the scene on the Dialogue Tree. If the dialogue tree becomes too busy you can deselect the Show Links toggle in the upper left corner. Select Done and the scenario will be saved to your page.

Step 34



You can return to edit the Scenario just by double clicking it on your page.

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