Variables

[Guromancer]

Like Adding words that can be modified by readers, so they can name the main characterbas they please with, for example, "{name}"
And percentage or plus/minus values.
I want to know more about how these work.
It seems there many variants, each with their own nuances in how they can be used.
The 2 minisquares, the crossed out circle, and the open eye all have different meanings, clearly, but what?

 

[Guromancer]

Also adding photos, and changing rank in forums go match chyoa.com aside from forums, would be nice.

 

[gene.sis]

Like Adding words that can be modified by readers, so they can name the main characterbas they please with, for example, "{name}"
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I want to know more about how these work.

The name variables are usually referred to as Immersion Variables.
They are described in CHYOA Guide - Immersion Variables.

And percentage or plus/minus values.
I want to know more about how these work.

These variables are usually referred to as Game Mode Variables.
They are described in CHYOA Guide - Conditional Branches.
The usage within the chapter text is described in CHYOA Guide - Conditional Branches - If-Statements and CHYOA Guide - Conditional Branches - Show Variable Values.

The 2 minisquares, the crossed out circle, and the open eye all have different meanings, clearly, but what?

You can set and the visibility of Conditional Branches Variables.
You can find the button to adjust the visibility of a Variable directly behind the Variable name of the Score Change.
There are three options:

• No Change (sign with two squares on top of each other): The Variable inherits its own visibility from the previous Score Change. If it is the first time a Variable is set, the Variable will be visible.
• Visible (eye): If you choose this option, the reader can see the Variable in the "Score"-section of the Sidebar.
• Hidden (ban sign): If you choose this option, the reader can't see the Variable in the "Score"-section of the Sidebar.

You can change the visibility of a Variable within each chapter. This way you can show a Variable if the reader should know the value and can hide it if the information is not needed anymore.
After introducing a Variable with a certain visibility, it is usually enough to use "No Change" for the following chapters. This way you only have to change one chapter if you decide to change the visibility later.
When an author/editor of a chapter browses the story, they can use the spoiler button behind "Hidden Variables" in the "Score"-section of the sidebar to show the Hidden Variables.

Also adding photos

It is described in CHYOA Guide - How to add a picture to the thread and CHYOA Guide - Chapter Formatting.
(If RTE is activated, a text in the brackets might make break the image link.)

 

[Guromancer]

Thank you thank you!