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Introduction

Welcome to the Story Portal documentation! This comprehensive guide will help you create interactive, branching narratives using our cutting-edge toolkit.

What is Living Stories Portal?​

The Living Stories Portal is a web-based authoring tool that enables you to create interactive narratives with branching storylines, dynamic content, and multiple types of user interactions. Stories created in the portal can be deployed to various platforms, including Unreal Engine environments.

Key Features​

  • Visual Story Flow Editor: Drag-and-drop interface built on Tldraw for designing narrative structures
  • Multiple Interaction Types: Support for Poll, Text, Audio, and Touch Movement interactions
  • Scene-Based Architecture: Organize your narrative into manageable scenes and sequences
  • Conditional Logic: Create dynamic content that adapts based on user input
  • Real-Time Collaboration: Work with team members simultaneously with permission-based access
  • Interactive Preview: Test your story flow before deployment
  • Export Capabilities: Integration with Unreal Engine and other platforms via API

Who Should Use This?​

  • Narrative Designers: Create branching stories and interactive experiences
  • Game Developers: Design narrative systems for games
  • Interactive Media Creators: Build choose-your-own-adventure style content
  • Experience Designers: Prototype interactive installations and exhibits
  • Writers: Explore non-linear storytelling techniques

Getting Started​

Ready to create your first interactive story? Head over to the Getting Started Guide to begin your journey.

Need Help?​