Project settings
The Project settings → General page defines the title and starting point of your story. The project folder contains editable source material. Use Export to create the separate package players receive.
Start a project
- Choose New project to start from scratch, or choose a sample from Starter Templates.
- Enter a title and content version in Project settings → General.
- Select Apply, then Save and choose a project folder.
- Create the first scene in Scenes & actions, then select Set as start.
- Save again and Validate the start scene and ending routes.
You can save a draft without scenes. A successful save does not mean the project is ready to preview or export.
Settings explained
| Setting | What to enter | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Title | The name of your game | Use your own work’s title. |
| Content version | A value identifying a revision of your work | This is separate from the engine runtime version. |
| Start scene ID | The first scene’s ID | Use an existing scene ID, not its title. |
| Include local GM controls | Whether the exported game permits local GM intervention | Choose whether local GMs should be able to intervene during play. |
Apply, save, and save a copy
Apply changes the project being edited. Save writes those changes to the project folder. Save as lets you work in another folder while keeping the original.
Save the sample to your own folder before editing. Check the bottom status for Unsaved changes or No project folder.
Publish a revised game
- Open the original project folder.
- Make your changes and update the content version.
- Validate and Preview the changed routes.
- Export a new package and check it runs.
Content or runtime changes can invalidate old saves. Online sessions also use a specific content version. Keep the existing session file and choose a separate state-file path for the new version. Read compatibility guidance.
Common questions
- Start scene not found: Check for a title entered instead of an ID, or a reference to a deleted scene.
- Saved but cannot play: Check the validation results for missing entries and routes that cannot reach an ending.
- Must I edit JSON? Use the forms for ordinary work. Edit the full project JSON only if you are familiar with its structure.
Next: Scenes and actions · Play and export
Planned identity and publishing settings
Publish under your game’s identity describes planned creator information, credits, and per-game store profiles. See the creation workspace for the new settings structure.