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This template formats quest or NPC dialogue in a presentable manner.

==Usage==
For the most part, dialogue can be copied and pasted directly from the in-game chat log into this template with no additional formatting:

{{Dialogue/example|<nowiki>
Speaker A: Lorem
Speaker B: Ipsum
</nowiki>}}

Wrapping the input in a nowiki tag is technically optional, but strongly recommended to avoid issues when special characters and other wiki formatting appear in the input.

In addition, there is special syntax unique to this template for various functions. See the below sections.

==Dialogue Options==
Use <code>></code> to denote potential answers to questions. The responses (if present) to each answer will be shown in collapsible boxes that are collapsed by default. Once the entire section with optional responses ends, use <code>---</code> in its own line to denote the end of the section.

{{Dialogue/example|<nowiki>
What will you say?
> Option A
Alphinaud: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
> Option B
Alphinaud: Ut enim ad minim veniam
> Option C (this does not have a unique response)
---
Alphinaud: Duis aute irure dolor
</nowiki>}}

==Optional Dialogue==
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Use <code>-optional start</code> in its own line to denote optional dialogue. When the optional dialogue concludes, write <code>-optional end</code> in its own line.

{{Dialogue/example|<nowiki>
 Alphinaud: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
 Alphinaud: Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
 Alphinaud: Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

-optional start
 Alphinaud: Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
-optional end

 Alisaie: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
</nowiki>}}

==Cutscenes==
Use <code>-cutscene start</code> or <code>-voiced cutscene start</code>in its own line to denote the start of a cutscene. Use <code>-cutscene end</code> in its own line to denote the end of a cutscene.

{{Dialogue/example|<nowiki>
 Alphinaud: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

-voiced cutscene start
 Alphinaud: Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
 Alphinaud: Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

 Alisaie: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
-cutscene end

 Alphinaud: Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
</nowiki>}}

==Links to speakers==
By default, each speaker name will be linked to its wiki page. If you want to change the target of the link, or not have it link, use the following
*Change target of the link: <code>Target of link@Speaker name in game</code>
*No link: <code>x@Speaker name in game</code>.

{{Dialogue/example|<nowiki>
 Alphinaud@Smart Elezen Teenager: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
 x@Imposing Sign: Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
</nowiki>}}

==Quest Complete==
Put <code>-quest complete</code> in its own line in the appropriate section of the dialogue to display a "Quest Complete" image.

{{Dialogue/example|<nowiki>
 Alphinaud: Good work. As in tradition, your next quest will begin with speaking to Wuk Lamat.

 -quest complete
</nowiki>}}

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