I need to know how I can back up to a previous scene, as it's crucial to the level of immersion that I'm trying to add to my game, where the player may go to a closet, pick clothes, and go back to deciding what to do after that, including going back to the closet.
I'm not sure if I completely understand your question. You can go back by linking chapters (see no. 5 of this CHYOA Guide) So you could create a "Choosing Chapter" with following child chapters: Choosing Chapter Go to closet Pick up Dress Close closet (links to Choosing Chapter)Pick up panties Close closet (links to Choosing Chapter)Pick up bra Close closet (links to Choosing Chapter)Go to bed Doze Get up (links to Choosing Chapter)Sleep Awake (links to Choosing Chapter)Go to the mirror Watch yourself Leave the mirror (links to Choosing Chapter)Comb your hair Leave the mirror (links to Choosing Chapter)Go out