Dized Content Creation Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find button templates?
In the Common Assets folder in Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1WiqQNfJgwxN6bdMZFoY7gQTFsVSzmyIJ
When I try to open up the Asset Manager, I get a blank screen or the editor crashes
Contact the Dized crew at Discord, there is a problem with your account and we need to fix it manually.
Can I replace an asset (for example a texture) with a new one by rewriting it?
I uploaded a file but can't see it in the explorer
What dimensions and aspect ratio should I use for the game menu images?
How can I delete a title from the games portal?
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Who will review the content before it's released?
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How do I review a tutorial?
When creating yes or no buttons, which way around should they be?
Where can I find music for my tutorial?
What's the difference between the simple and advanced practice project materials?
What should I do when I think the content is ready?
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Can I add custom SFX to a step?
What are the guidelines for audio files?
How do I add the Text-to-Speech voiceovers for my tutorial?
What are the "Test" values?
What are "Globals" or "Variables"?
Variables (found in Globals) are “containers” which allow Content Creators to store and manipulate values and use them in the tutorial Logic.
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Why can't I delete an object in the Smart Object Editor?
It's probably in use in a step. One way to see in which steps it's used is to edit it (for example, change the name or some other attribute) and update it. It will give a list on each step it's used.
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Why do I keep getting a pop-up Unity error as soon as I open up a content step?
One possible cause is that you have a smart object that has a corrupt or non-existant texture. This can happen when you've created an object, given a texture and, later on create a new replacing object and delete the old texture. Even if the old asset is not used in any steps, when it tries to load it to the library, it's missing the texture and causes an issue. Try to check through your objects and confirm that all the textures are existant and relevant.
I edited the source object but it did not change in the steps? How can I mass update the objects?
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How can I duplicate an object?
How do I create objects that I can use in content steps?
What are Smart Objects?
All Objects used in Dized content can involve the usage of logic, which is why they’re considered to be “smart”.
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What are the operators? (LT, GTE...)
How can I add logic to an animation segment?
How can I animate the camera?
How can I sync voice overs to animations?
You should not, as the content will be translated to several languages. So trying to modify the animations to suit one exact voice-over is not recommended.
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Can I animate several objects at once?
Can I create object groups?
How can I change the starting or ending position of an animated object?
Can I add an new animation segment before another segment?
How can I stack objects precisely on top of each other?
My object rotates around the wrong axis.
How can I reset an objects rotation?
How do I add objects in to a step?
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How many objects can I add in a step?
There's no limit, however, optimization is important so try not to have any extra objects outside the tutorial camera view!
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How can I delete objects in the content step editor?
The camera does not rotate correctly in the editor
You might be using the isometric view, change to perspective!
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How are the animations built?
What is the Content Editor?
Are the Notes visible to players?
What are the Notes in a content or logic block?
What are block links?
How do I create a copy of a step?
Can I copy the contents of a step to another?
How can I copy single smart objects to another step?
How does autoplay work?
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When should I not use the autoplay?
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How do I hide the forward and back buttons?
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How to add custom voice overs?
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The Voice Over is read the wrong way by the TTS engine
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How do I build a help menu structure?
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What types of flow should I use with a tutorial?
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Can I hide the flow arrows between blocks?
What does Sync Blocks do?
Why aren't the buttons active in the Flow Editor?
Why can't I create new steps, the buttons are not active?
How do I delete a game in Portal?
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How do I edit game details in the Portal?
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How do I add a new game to the library in Portal?
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Who Designed Escape from Babylon?
Game Design: Tomi Vainikka, Jouni Jussila, Eric Verspoor, Game Art: Eric Verspoor
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How long will it take to finish a project using Dized Content Creation Tools?
Rules typically take about 5-10h, and a Tutorial about 40-80h. This obviously heavily depends on the project complexity, desired features, desired level of polish, your talent and so on. Here’s a few examples of accomplished projects where both Rules and a Tutorial was made:
Chess (25h)
Carcassonne (40h)
7 Wonders (45h)
Tokyo Sidekick (100h)
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Will I get paid projects If I learn to use the tools?
If you have the talent for it, of course! While there is no guarantee for paid work, Dized constantly has projects available for the able and willing. You can also contact publishers directly to tell them about your services.
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How much can I charge for the content creation?
There are multiple factors that affect the pricing: Game complexity, schedule, desired features, quality and so on. Dized doesn’t mandate any prices as the deal is typically between the content creator and the publisher. Simply put, when both parties are happy with the compensation, the price is right! If you’re taking a project from Dized, the price is agreed upon upfront and as mentioned, can vary a lot depending on the project.
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I've replaced an Asset in the explorer, but it still shows the old one in my tutorial / rules?
How do I know that my project is ready for review?
Go through the checklist here: https://bit.ly/3LR6MDu - this is the same quality standards that Dized uses while reviewing a content. So if everything checks out, you're good to go.
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How long does it take to learn to use the tools?
It takes a few days (and a practice project) to learn to use the Tutorial and Rules tool in a level where you can be sure to handle a live project from a publisher.
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What is DIZED Rules?
Dized Rules is a next generation rulebook for any tabletop game, including a search and a built-in FAQ. Dized also offers interactive play-along Tutorials which allow you to learn new games while you play!
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