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: The story branches but eventually returns to a "hub" scene to keep the scope manageable.

: Track player decisions using "flags" or "variables." If a player was rude to a guard in Act 1, that guard should remember it in Act 3. Select Game

: Use small choices that don't change the plot but change the tone (e.g., how a character describes a room if they are "angry" vs. "calm"). 2. Character and World Building : The story branches but eventually returns to

: Add limits like "Sanity," "Gold," or "Time" to make choices harder. 2 is a simple binary

: 3 choices is often the ideal "sweet spot" for dramatic tension—1 feels like a railroad, 2 is a simple binary, and 4+ can overwhelm.