My First INK NPC Script attempt

craftymethod · Nov 20, 2019

Lord Aventine said: ↑

Ink seems quite powerful. I just wonder if Catnip has the bandwidth to police the player-created content to keep it reasonably rated.
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a 5 star rating system would seem to be a good method, aside from that i think otherwise keep things as free from moderation as possible.

Duke Gréagóir · Nov 20, 2019

Aartemis said: ↑

Hey All,

So I downloaded INK in preparation of the coming NPC scripting later this year. In less then about an hour or two I was quickly able to create a very basic script that could serve as an NPC Guard. I used my Bastion's Point guard as this example.

The interface to write the script is easy to use and pretty intuitive. I used the Beginners Guide and made a few knots (i.e. conversation subroutines) and then built out from there. Before I knew it I was making deeper conversations, streamlining the script to use repeating conversation menus, and trying out some of the better commands and options.

While there is no confirmed game hooks or anything like that yet for SOTA, these conversations are still a HUGE improvement over putting books, notes, and signs all around. Once we can use game tags like %name%, %virtue% or %skill% (examples, DLMB), or NPC emotes like SHRUG, SHIVER, BOW or THREATEN - these NPC's will really add some amazing flavor to our content.

I think I'm really going to fall in love with player created content all over again! I think 2020 is going to be a big year for SOTA!

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I've included my BETA Script below. Feel free to Download it and play around with it yourself!

Code:

// Author: Aartemis D'turton of Sacrifice

// Bastion's Point Guard - Dunman Kreig
// Conversation Script - Version 1.0


"Well Met Adventurer! Welcome to Bastion's Point. Keep your weapons sheathed and bound while in the village proper. No funny business if you know what i mean."

-> ConvoStart

=== ConvoStart ===
Dunman coolly eye's you curiously, not seeming too concerned yet looking for a response.

+ "Good Day to you as well, Sir. This is my first visit to your fair village, can you tell me about it?"
-> BPInfo

+ "I seek the Marketplace for I am in need of wares and services."
-> Marketplace

+ "Adventure is what I am seeking this day! Can you point me in the direction?"
-> Adventure

+ "I don't think I am interested in any of those, Perhaps I'm done."
-> Ending

=== BPInfo ===

"Bastion's Point is Old World Village Governed by Trevour, Lord Aartemis & Lady Kaydrah and Sir Roland Deschain."

"We pride ourselves on an immersive Old World layout and feel as opposed to the Mall format of many of Shroud's towns."

Dunman clears his throat and straightens his tunic.

"Not that there is anything wrong with that of course, we just prefer the later."
-> AnymoreBP

=== AnymoreBP ===
"What else would you like to know about Bastion's Point?"

+ Can I choose to settle here if I like?
-> settle

+ I would like to know more about the Lore of Bastion's Point
-> lore

+ I think I know enough about Bastion's Point.
-> Anymore

=== settle ===

The Town Crier has information on open lots within our village. He is located on the far dock near the ship with Red Sails.

Dunman points over to the far docks area along the shore. It is visible from here.

Any open lot will be labeled with AVAILABLE and you can get a helper icon to guide you to the actual lot location. From there you can claim the lot yourself.

If you need assistance or custom lot placement, please contact Governor Trevour or Lord Aartemis.

-> AnymoreBP

=== lore ===
Dunman clear his throat.

"I apologize that I cannot recount the story of Bastion's Point to you, for I must return to my duties. However, if you head to the Twisted Tankard Tavern, the tavern keeper Oakenshield can certainly give you all the information you need. In her younger days she was a bard of some renown. Still is if you get on her good side."

Dunman winks and casts a curious smile, quickly followed with the straightening of his body and another clear of his throat.

-> AnymoreBP

=== Adventure ===
Dunman Nods.

"Adventure you say?" Dunman's brow scowls as he contemplates your prowess.

"I do not concern myself with rumors and hearsay, but you can certainly find plenty of that at the Twisted Tankard Tavern."

"It's just down at the end of this stone bridge to the right. Can't miss it."

Dunman extends his thumb and points it behind him over his back shoulder.

-> Anymore

=== Marketplace ===
Dunman Nods.

"Aye, the Marketplace."

Dunman turns and points behind him.

"Continue your way behind me and head to the right just past the Twisted Tankard Tavern. Look for the Clock Tower and pass beyond that to the heart of the village proper and the Crafting Pavilion.

The main Marketplace surrounds the Pavilion, however vendors sell their wares throughout the entire village."
-> Anymore

=== Anymore ==
Dunman shifts casually, Will that be all?

+ Aye, Thank you good Sir
-> Ending
+ If I could ask you something else...
-> ConvoStart


=== Ending ===
"OK then, be on your way and conduct yourself accordingly, Avatar."

-> END

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I cannot wait to see if this can "automate" pot npcs.

Alley Oop · Nov 20, 2019

Duke Gréagóir said: ↑

I cannot wait to see if this can "automate" pot npcs.
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that's the intent!

Chris said: ↑

Next item up on getting players more involved is player created NPC dialog! After investigating a number of our own solutions, a team member pointed us to an open source scripting language called “inky”! While this doesn’t handle 100% of the challenges we need to solve, it is open source and can be expanded. We’ll be using it as the foundation for some of our future dialog work, including the player created NPC dialog. The bonus is that you guys can start messing around with it now with their free “Inky” editor (at https://github.com/inkle/inky)! Also, if you like what you see there, feel free to throw those guys some support on their donations page for us!

For those who haven’t heard us talk about this on a stream, the idea is that you will be able to have placeable NPCs that you will be able to create dialog for other players to see. For many, their minds immediately turn to creating their own fancy quests complete with elaborate dialog but we expect them to be used for far more than that. Imagine having a town crier who has a full dialog tree to answer questions about your town. Players could even create an NPC for their joke-of-the-day or to answer questions about upcoming events in the game.
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