I have been tasked to see if I can use Storyline to offer users the chance to pic a character to be their avatar and that avatar will be visible throughout the course. I want to use static characters (the ones included in Storyline) and am thinking it might be possible if I use variables (if X selected, then show Sue, if Y selected, then show Joe) but I don't know how I could go about doing that. Is there an E-Learning Hero out there that can help me out with this or tell me if it is impossible?
It's absolutely possible. There are a couple different ways of going about it, though.
Here's how I'd approach it:
I would create a single object for the avatars in storyline
In this object I would create a state for each of the characters you intend to have. Name each state something simple like char1, char2, etc..
Place the avatars into the corresponding states on the object
Create a numeric variable called something like avatarSelection
On the character selection screen you'll create a trigger for each character that changes the avatarSelection variable to whatever avatar the learner selects.
Then, on whatever screen the avatar will show on throughout your course (Best to have this be on a master slide) you'll add a trigger that sets the state of the object you built to whatever the stored value is in avatarSelection when the timeline starts.
Good day. I have to create a interactive elearning for children between 9 and 12. One of the requests is that the children must be able to choose the character, clothes and hair colour of the characters. Is there a way that it can be done in articulate, or what is a good way around. I would really love some feedback.
This thread is a bit older so I'm not certain that folks are still subscribed. You may want to message them directly to see if they're able to assist with the custom character creation.
Wow this will help a lot. My other question is what will I do if a child chosen hair, clothes etc on a character, and I want to use the character in different poses throughout the course. Sorry, I am Afrikaans and my english is not the best. Thank for your help.
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It's absolutely possible. There are a couple different ways of going about it, though.
Here's how I'd approach it:
I hope that makes sense.
I might need some clarification as I get into it. This is extremely helpful and encouraging. Sometimes I wish I could just do magic.... lol.
No problem. If you run into any bumps post here and I'll see if I can help.
Hi Christina,
Definitely let us know if you hit any bumps - and there are a few examples out there in the community that you could take a look at and build upon or additional explanations.
Good day. I have to create a interactive elearning for children between 9 and 12. One of the requests is that the children must be able to choose the character, clothes and hair colour of the characters. Is there a way that it can be done in articulate, or what is a good way around. I would really love some feedback.
Hi Wessel,
This thread is a bit older so I'm not certain that folks are still subscribed. You may want to message them directly to see if they're able to assist with the custom character creation.
3 characters, 3 clothes, 3 hair colors = 27 triggers: If character = 1 AND clothes = 1 AND hair = 1 set state of character to State 1, etc.
It may cut down on the number of triggers if you put them on the master slide, as in the sample.
Wow this will help a lot. My other question is what will I do if a child chosen hair, clothes etc on a character, and I want to use the character in different poses throughout the course. Sorry, I am Afrikaans and my english is not the best. Thank for your help.
I am guessing that for every new pose, you will need to double the states and triggers, because every pose is a new state for the character. :(
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