Choices and branching

Summary

Choices turn a sequence of passages into a branching story by routing readers to destinations you define.

Steps

1. Add a choice at the point where the reader should make a meaningful decision.
2. Write a concise label that tells readers what their selection represents without promising an outcome the story cannot deliver.
3. Set the destination to an existing chapter or scene, then verify that it is the intended next passage.
4. Playtest each option from its decision point and confirm routes can continue or intentionally reach an ending.

What to expect

• A choice changes the reader’s route; it does not create a separate public story or social post.
• Some choices can lead to the same later passage, while others can create distinct scenes or endings.
• A missing destination, unreachable passage, or unintended loop should be corrected before submission for review.

Troubleshooting

• If a choice leads to the wrong passage, edit its destination and run the route again from the decision point.
• If an option is not shown, inspect its conditions and whether an earlier passage sets the required state.
• If a route cannot be tested, note the chapter, choice label, and expected destination in Creator Support.