What is ChatMapper?
ChatMapper is a comprehensive visual editor designed for managing complex storylines and non-linear dialogue across various fields including gaming, e-learning, emergency response, healthcare, sales, and strategic planning. The tool provides an intuitive interface for game writers, educators, and researchers to design, simulate, and refine interactive conversations with branching narratives.
Featuring a non-linear branching tree graph visualization, conversation simulator, Lua scripting support, and multiple export formats, ChatMapper enables users to create realistic dialogue systems. The platform includes advanced capabilities such as multi-language localization, HTML5 text-to-speech integration, and reviewer tools for collaborative editing, making it suitable for both entertainment and educational applications.
Features
- Non-Linear Branching Tree Graph Visualization: Displays complex dialogue as intuitive tree graphs with root nodes and branching options
- Conversation Simulator: Tests dialogue trees as interactive games with audio, graphics, and debugging tools
- Lua Scripting Support: Controls conversation flow with conditional logic and variable management
- Multiple Export Formats: Exports to XML, JSON, RTF, PDF, JPEG, Excel, and custom formats
- Localization Support: Manages multi-language dialogue with easy switching and Excel import/export
- HTML5 Player: Publishes projects online for browser-based testing and sharing
- Reviewer Tools & Notes: Facilitates collaborative editing with comment systems and review status tracking
Use Cases
- Designing non-linear dialogue for video games and visual novels
- Creating interactive e-learning scenarios for sales, language, or medical training
- Developing emergency response simulations for training purposes
- Building customer service interaction models
- Researching user interactions with virtual avatars in branching scenarios
- Generating screenplays for voice actors with international formatting
FAQs
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What is the difference between the Trial and Commercial licenses?
The Trial version is for evaluation only and cannot generate income, while Commercial licenses allow commercial use for entities with turnover. -
How many languages does ChatMapper support for dialogue?
ChatMapper supports multiple languages through custom asset fields, allowing localization and switching between languages with a button click. -
Can I export my ChatMapper projects to game engines?
Yes, ChatMapper exports to formats like XML and JSON for import into game engines, and offers a Dialogue System for Unity integration. -
Does ChatMapper include voice acting features?
ChatMapper generates screenplays for voice actors with international formatting and supports HTML5 text-to-speech for realistic dialogue simulation. -
Is there a discount for independent developers?
Yes, independent developers with entities turning over less than USD$50,000 can purchase an Indie license for $99.
