Master slide variable object is resetting multi-layer slide page

Hi Lauren and welcome to Heroes! 

I'm trying to follow the logic you've described here, but it would be easier if you're able to share the .story file, or even the one section with the multiple layers that is not working as expected, here with us.

You may also want to look at the trigger order for this slide with more than one layer, as triggers will fire from top to bottom, so if there is something happening prior to your variable trigger that may be impacting the footnotes element. Additionally, you can also look into the layer properties, and without seeing your set up, it's hard to recommend which ones, but if it's the base layer that is causing the issue, you could prevent the user from clicking on that base layer.  If you're unable to share it here with us, please let me know and you're welcome to share privately with us here. You'll want to include the following syntax in your description (please start with  ::ashley:: )  and it'll come to my attention. 

Thanks for the response Ashley!

I actually figured out that the problem was that in the the master slide the footnote layer properties had 'hide other slide layers' checked which was causing the base layer to pop up every time I clicked the footnotes, when I was on a a different layer. Unchecked it and the problem is solved Thanks!

Thanks Lauren for the update  and I'm happy to heat that you were able to figure it out.

I have attempted to add multi layer featurs on a slide, is that possible with Artic... Quizmaker/Surveys 13?

Hi Jamie and welcome to Heroes! 

When working in Quizmaker '13, you won't have the same layer functionality as Storyline. Quizmaker will allow you to create feedback layers, and you can set up feedback masters as well.