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1. A basic knot with choices

knots, choice markers, diverts, and logic lines

horizon-dark

=== knot_greeting ===
Hello, traveler!
* [Ask about the weather]
    -> weather
* [Say goodbye] -> END

= weather
~ temp x = 5
{x > 3: It's warm today. | It's a bit chilly.}
-> knot_greeting

atom-one-dark

=== knot_greeting ===
Hello, traveler!
* [Ask about the weather]
    -> weather
* [Say goodbye] -> END

= weather
~ temp x = 5
{x > 3: It's warm today. | It's a bit chilly.}
-> knot_greeting

github-dark

=== knot_greeting ===
Hello, traveler!
* [Ask about the weather]
    -> weather
* [Say goodbye] -> END

= weather
~ temp x = 5
{x > 3: It's warm today. | It's a bit chilly.}
-> knot_greeting

dracula

=== knot_greeting ===
Hello, traveler!
* [Ask about the weather]
    -> weather
* [Say goodbye] -> END

= weather
~ temp x = 5
{x > 3: It's warm today. | It's a bit chilly.}
-> knot_greeting

nord

=== knot_greeting ===
Hello, traveler!
* [Ask about the weather]
    -> weather
* [Say goodbye] -> END

= weather
~ temp x = 5
{x > 3: It's warm today. | It's a bit chilly.}
-> knot_greeting

github

=== knot_greeting ===
Hello, traveler!
* [Ask about the weather]
    -> weather
* [Say goodbye] -> END

= weather
~ temp x = 5
{x > 3: It's warm today. | It's a bit chilly.}
-> knot_greeting

2. Variables and tags

VAR declarations, tags, and simple interpolation

horizon-dark

VAR player_name = "Alex"
VAR has_key = false

# location: forest

Hello, {player_name}!
{has_key: You unlock the door. | The door is locked.}

atom-one-dark

VAR player_name = "Alex"
VAR has_key = false

# location: forest

Hello, {player_name}!
{has_key: You unlock the door. | The door is locked.}

github-dark

VAR player_name = "Alex"
VAR has_key = false

# location: forest

Hello, {player_name}!
{has_key: You unlock the door. | The door is locked.}

dracula

VAR player_name = "Alex"
VAR has_key = false

# location: forest

Hello, {player_name}!
{has_key: You unlock the door. | The door is locked.}

nord

VAR player_name = "Alex"
VAR has_key = false

# location: forest

Hello, {player_name}!
{has_key: You unlock the door. | The door is locked.}

github

VAR player_name = "Alex"
VAR has_key = false

# location: forest

Hello, {player_name}!
{has_key: You unlock the door. | The door is locked.}

3. Gathers and sequences

gather markers and a cycling sequence

horizon-dark

* [Look around]
    You see trees all around.
* [Listen]
    You hear birds singing.
- You decide to continue.

The bird sings: {&a cheerful tune|a sad melody|a strange call}.
-> END

atom-one-dark

* [Look around]
    You see trees all around.
* [Listen]
    You hear birds singing.
- You decide to continue.

The bird sings: {&a cheerful tune|a sad melody|a strange call}.
-> END

github-dark

* [Look around]
    You see trees all around.
* [Listen]
    You hear birds singing.
- You decide to continue.

The bird sings: {&a cheerful tune|a sad melody|a strange call}.
-> END

dracula

* [Look around]
    You see trees all around.
* [Listen]
    You hear birds singing.
- You decide to continue.

The bird sings: {&a cheerful tune|a sad melody|a strange call}.
-> END

nord

* [Look around]
    You see trees all around.
* [Listen]
    You hear birds singing.
- You decide to continue.

The bird sings: {&a cheerful tune|a sad melody|a strange call}.
-> END

github

* [Look around]
    You see trees all around.
* [Listen]
    You hear birds singing.
- You decide to continue.

The bird sings: {&a cheerful tune|a sad melody|a strange call}.
-> END