About articy:draft
Articy:draft is a narrative design software from Articy Software GmbH & Co. KG that supports the creation of interactive stories. It combines showcases, integration, and user account management to help writers and developers craft complex narratives efficiently. With articy:draft, users can visualize story elements, integrate with game engines, and manage their projects through a centralized account. The tool is designed for collaboration among team members, allowing for real-time updates and feedback on story development. Key capabilities: showcases integration user account management collaboration tools project tracking Best for: game writers and narrative designers that need to develop interactive storylines for video games.
articy:draft Details
articy:draft 's In-App Market Place
Does articy:draft have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), HKD (HK$), CNY (¥), INR (₹), RUB (₽), CHF (CHF), SEK (kr), NOK (kr), DKK (kr), AED (د.إ), SGD (S$)
Pros & Cons
- Visual flow-editor supports nested, non-linear story flows for complex branching.
- Template system allows modular design of entities (characters, items, locations) with constraints.
- Game object database centralizes all narrative elements like entities, assets, variables.
- Built-in location editor (2D vector) enables sketching of maps and environmental layouts.
- Engine integration 12D export to Unity and Unreal with dedicated importers.
- Version control and collaboration supports multi-user workflows to align writers and devs.
- Data import between separate projects is limited in which migrating entities or flows can be difficult.
- The localization system, though powerful, can be cumbersome for very large or non-standard workflows.
- If your narrative logic or variables are messy, it’s hard to maintain and so it requires good discipline.
- Simulation mode is useful, but playtesting very large or complex flows can be slow.
- Cost for multi-user or commercial license can be significant for small / indie teams. Game Developer
- Some users report the export/import system (e.g., Excel) has limitations.
articy:draft 's Support Options
Email Address
info@articy.com