Condition Node

Condition is how a route reacts to story state. It checks variables, then sends the player down the first branch that matches.

Use Insert > Dialogue & Logic > Branch on Variable when the story should change because of earlier choices, scores, flags, or typed text.

Properties

Field	What it does
Name	Optional editor-only name for the node.
Branches	Up to 4 variable checks, each with its own target node.
Otherwise	Optional target used when no branch matches.

Operators

Operator	Meaning
equals	Variable equals the value.
not_equals	Variable does not equal the value.
greater_than	Number variable is greater than the value.
less_than	Number variable is less than the value.
truthy	Variable counts as true or present.
falsey	Variable counts as false or absent.

Runtime behavior

When the node runs, VNC checks branches in order. The first matching branch wins. If no branch matches, the node follows Otherwise when it is set.

If no branch matches and Otherwise is empty, the current path ends.

Common mistakes

Problem	Fix
The wrong branch runs	Put the most specific branch first.
A branch never runs	Check the variable kind and operator.
A route stops unexpectedly	Set Otherwise or make sure one branch always matches.
Number comparison behaves strangely	Use a number variable, not a string variable.

Conditions are easiest to debug when each branch points to a small named node. The Story Map then shows the route shape clearly.