Breaking Free from Traditional Tools: A Better Way to Write Game Dialogues
If you've ever tried structuring conversations for a game, you know the struggle:
- Raw JSON is a nightmare. Sure, it's structured, but debugging deeply nested dialogue trees quickly turns into a game of "Where did I miss that comma?"
- Node-based editors can get out of hand. They’re great for visualization, but once you have more than a handful of choices, your screen turns into a chaotic web of tiny boxes.
- Filling forms is frustrating. Some tools force you into rigid UI forms, making every dialogue entry a tedious process of clicking through endless fields.
- Hardwired schemas can be limiting. If your tool requires a strict structure, adapting your writing style—or making last-minute tweaks—feels like fighting against the system rather than working with it.
- Text-only formats can be overwhelming. Some approaches rely entirely on scripting dialogue in plain text, which can be powerful but quickly becomes cumbersome as complexity grows.
Drafft: A Middle Ground That Works
Drafft provides a middle ground—letting you write in a familiar text format while still visualizing key decision points in a node editor. This means:
✅ You can write naturally without fighting JSON syntax.
✅ You get a clear structure without drowning in node spaghetti.
✅ You avoid rigid form-based input and focus on writing.
✅ You stay flexible, making quick adjustments without breaking a complex schema.
Own Your Data, Stay Organized
But that’s not all—Drafft also makes it easy to work with multiple files, keeping all your conversations centralized and secure. No more digging through scattered files or worrying about losing track of your work. Everything stays in one place, under your control, because it’s your data.
By streamlining how you build dialogue, Drafft helps you stay in the creative flow—so your game’s story shines without the technical headaches.