Is there any way to remove the character in the dialogue screens of a Rise 360 scenario block? There is a tick box for text screens to 'hide character', but not an option in dialogue screens. I'm wondering if there are any tricks that can be done so it doesn't add the character. I once read you can create your own character which sounded complex. But is there an option to insert an invisible character or way to hack that in to the Rise block without resorting to a custom Storyline block?
p.s. the reason I ask is I want to create an interview with a child and just use the background image to show the child's hands; no reactions or anything needed, just the dialogue.
I don't know why there is a check box for text screens to Hide Character, but not for dialogue screens. Odd.
As you can't upload your own character in Rise, it seems the only way to do this is by editing the HTML export. Once you go down that road, you have to make these manual edits each time you export the course.
Hi Alexis. I'll write a feature request to include the option to hide the character during the dialogue content as well. Thanks for letting us know you need that!
Hi Sanne! I'd love to hear more about what you had in mind. Are you hoping to hide the character in the Scenario block? If so, please share more details about what you'd like to see. That will really help us as we consider future developments!
?Hi Alyssa (or someone else that reads this reply),
Thank you for your response. I would love the possibility that I can hide a character in the scenario block. Hiding a character now seems only to be possible when I choose text, not when I choose dialogue.
Hope it is more clear now and hope my wish will come true!
Have a nice day!
Met vriendelijke groet,
Sanne van der Scheur - Wilbrink
Junior Onderwijskundige
Alternative suggestion - also allow us to upload our own PNG images (with alpha cut out/key). The scenario block is a nice "trigger" tool, and we have various ways we'd like to use it, but the inability to remove the preset character throughout puts it out of reach for us at the mo.
You've obviously done a lot of good work to create a set of characters and moods, but this final hurdle is a "close, but no cigar" for us :-).
I would also like to see an option to completely remove characters. The characters are not appropriate to the content I am working with, and similarly to the original post, this would make the most sense with an image in the background, rather than a character speaking directly to the learner. Please let me know if this is an option. Thank you
While it's not possible to remove the character from the scenario block right now, you could design your own custom interaction using a Storyline block! Thanks for letting us know the option to remove the character is important for your projects.
I would also like this functionality to remove characters completely. When I'm using my own customised backdrops I don't feel the need for the character as well as it takes away from the dialogue a bit. Would love this to be marked as a potential upgrade!!
Yes - agree with all the above. Having the option to remove characters completely would allow for more flexibility in using a Rise scenario block (without having to re-built the interaction in storyline).
Following this -- I would also like the option to remove characters completely. I feel like using characters detracts from the scenario content more often than it helps.
I would like this too (remove a character) either that or a broader option for characters including individuals with limb loss. Given our audience, there seems to be no option here to use this interactive tool as we do not have an LMS.
Oh my gosh, I had no idea this was NOT possible and need it NOW! I guess I will have to try to recreate what the scenario interactive does, since I do NOT want a character in it. PLEASE make this an option SOON!!!
If you're in a pinch and need a solution immediately, there's a workaround I've used: create a custom character that's invisible (100% transparency is what I use) and that character for every spot in the scenario where a character would appear.
You'll still see the background, but no character will appear to the learner.
+1 to making it an option to hide the character or more easily upload our own. I have strict brand guidelines that don't allow for stock imagery. Thanks to those who provide the workarounds, but what a pain to have to update the published files every time we export.
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Hi Alexis,
I don't know why there is a check box for text screens to Hide Character, but not for dialogue screens. Odd.
As you can't upload your own character in Rise, it seems the only way to do this is by editing the HTML export. Once you go down that road, you have to make these manual edits each time you export the course.
Hi Alexis. I'll write a feature request to include the option to hide the character during the dialogue content as well. Thanks for letting us know you need that!
Hi Crystal,
Is there an updated to this request? I also would like to have the option of hiding the character in the dialogue box. Thanks!
Thanks for checking in, Sarohini! No updates yet, but we'll let you know if we add the option of hiding the character in the future.
Hi Alyssa / Crystal! So curious about this update too, it would definitely make my Rise modules much better. Is there any news?
Hi Sanne! I'd love to hear more about what you had in mind. Are you hoping to hide the character in the Scenario block? If so, please share more details about what you'd like to see. That will really help us as we consider future developments!
?Hi Alyssa (or someone else that reads this reply),
Thank you for your response. I would love the possibility that I can hide a character in the scenario block. Hiding a character now seems only to be possible when I choose text, not when I choose dialogue.
Hope it is more clear now and hope my wish will come true!
Have a nice day!
Met vriendelijke groet,
Sanne van der Scheur - Wilbrink
Junior Onderwijskundige
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+1.
Alternative suggestion - also allow us to upload our own PNG images (with alpha cut out/key). The scenario block is a nice "trigger" tool, and we have various ways we'd like to use it, but the inability to remove the preset character throughout puts it out of reach for us at the mo.
You've obviously done a lot of good work to create a set of characters and moods, but this final hurdle is a "close, but no cigar" for us :-).
Ben.
Hi Matobo Learning!
In case you haven't seen it yet, I wanted to share this tutorial for using custom characters in a scenario block. Hopefully that sparks some ideas!
Hi Alyssa,
I would also like to see an option to completely remove characters. The characters are not appropriate to the content I am working with, and similarly to the original post, this would make the most sense with an image in the background, rather than a character speaking directly to the learner.
Please let me know if this is an option.
Thank you
Hi Alan,
While it's not possible to remove the character from the scenario block right now, you could design your own custom interaction using a Storyline block! Thanks for letting us know the option to remove the character is important for your projects.
Hi, I would also like to see an option to completely remove characters.
I would also like this functionality to remove characters completely. When I'm using my own customised backdrops I don't feel the need for the character as well as it takes away from the dialogue a bit. Would love this to be marked as a potential upgrade!!
Yes - agree with all the above. Having the option to remove characters completely would allow for more flexibility in using a Rise scenario block (without having to re-built the interaction in storyline).
Please make this happen! :)
Following this -- I would also like the option to remove characters completely. I feel like using characters detracts from the scenario content more often than it helps.
I also agree: please offer the chance to display scenario without a character. Thanks!
I would like this too (remove a character) either that or a broader option for characters including individuals with limb loss. Given our audience, there seems to be no option here to use this interactive tool as we do not have an LMS.
Hi, I would also like to be able to remove characters in the Dialogue.
Any updates on removing the character or alternate solutions for the Scenario dialogue?
Thanks for your interest in this feature. We have no updates for this, but we'll post here once we make changes that will help!
Oh my gosh, I had no idea this was NOT possible and need it NOW! I guess I will have to try to recreate what the scenario interactive does, since I do NOT want a character in it. PLEASE make this an option SOON!!!
@Zuzana--
If you're in a pinch and need a solution immediately, there's a workaround I've used: create a custom character that's invisible (100% transparency is what I use) and that character for every spot in the scenario where a character would appear.
You'll still see the background, but no character will appear to the learner.
Good luck!
+1 to making it an option to hide the character or more easily upload our own. I have strict brand guidelines that don't allow for stock imagery. Thanks to those who provide the workarounds, but what a pain to have to update the published files every time we export.
+1
Any update on removing the character? Would love to see this as a feature as well.