Dialogue system

Conversing with the people of Tassing and Kiersau is a key gameplay mechanic in Pentiment.

## The Dialogue Tree

### Internal Thoughts

Occasionally when Andreas is presented with an ethical dilemma a thought bubble will be added to the end of a block of text choices. Clicking on this bubble provides the player with some additional insight into Andreas's internal conflict, represented by Beatrice, Socrates, and Saint Grobian. Regardless of which of the Mind Palace's residents the player chooses, Andreas will then have a responding thought that argues an alternative position. After exploring Andreas's internal conflict, the player will be taken back to the initial conversation choice.

### Key Decisions

Some conversation choices will be influence how the people of Tassing and Kiersau react to Andreas later on. When the player makes one of these key choices, the game displays an icon saying, "This will be remembered," under the option that was chosen. It is not always clear when a dialogue option will become a key choice or what the choice will lead to later on.

### Persuasion Checks

To gain certain information or complete some tasks, Andreas will have to persuade other characters to help him. Key decisions that the player made in prior conversations and Andreas's background characteristics can award positive or negative points to the persuasion check. These points are represented by blue and red triangles. Andreas much meet or exceed a target number to succeed in the check.

A successful persuade check. (Items are blurred to avoid spoilers.)A failed persuade check. (Items are blurred to avoid spoilers.)
## Fonts

Fonts (also called "scripts" in the game) are used to illustrate a character's education level, personality, and background. They are also used to illustrate changes in how Andreas views a character.

* The Peasant Script is generally used for those of low birth without a formal education. This includes most of the peasants, like Clara and Big Jorg, as well as some of the monastics who come from lower class backgrounds, like Sister Margarete and Brother Florian. After Father Thomas tell Andreas that Sister Amalie cannot read, her text changes from Monastic Script to Peasant Script.
* The Scribe Script is generally used for middle and upper class individuals without a university education. This includes Father Thomas and Sister Gertrude. When Andreas learns that Til Kreutzer is well-read, his text changes from Peasant Script to Scribe Script.
* The Humanist Script is generally used for middle and upper class individuals with a university education. This includes Andreas Maler. When Andreas learns that Baron Rothvogel is well-read and informed on a wide variety of topics, his text changes from Scribe Script to Humanist Script.
* The Monastic Script is generally used for the monks and nuns who come from a middle or upper class background. This includes Father Gernot and Mother Cecilia.
* The Printer Type is generally used for printmakers. This includes Claus Drucker and Marie Druckeryn.

Peasant Script ExamplesScribe Script ExamplesHumanist Script ExamplesMonastic Script ExamplesPrinter Type Examples
## References

1. ↑ https://www.polygon.com/23447253/pentiment-xbox-obsidian-font-design-text-medieval-manuscript