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- dop2000
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If you have a complex system of NPCs and dialogues, you might need to store the progress in some data object, I recommend JSON.

For example, there may be a record in JSON for each NPC, where you can track if the player has talked to that NPC, how many times, their friendship status etc.
{ "NPC": "Governor", "DialogueCount": 2, "Location": "Town", "Attitude": "friendly" }
- dop2000
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You can do this with a bit of scripting:
if (runtime.objects["SpriteName"] == undefined) { console.log("Object name doesn't exist") }

Use runtime.globalVars.varName or localVars.varName to exchange values between the script and events.
- dop2000
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howtoconstructdemos.com/auto-zoom-and-scroll-the-screen-to-fit-multiple-characters
- dop2000
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It's not possible.

Why do you need to do this?

You can use a global variable to store data between layouts. So when you switch to the second layout, check the value in the global variable and update the sprite if needed.
- dop2000
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I don't think so.

Using "Fullscreen: Off" option is a bad idea, I suggest studying this tutorial:

construct.net/en/tutorials/supporting-multiple-screen-77
- dop2000
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You can store the correct sequence in a text variable.
- dop2000
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Here is a simple way to drag a sprite at distance. Add two instance variables on the sprite - dx and dy and these events:

You can also try a virtual "thumbstick" control:

howtoconstructdemos.com/category/virtual-joystick
- dop2000
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So let's say the OBI character has 20 dialogue lines. Some are on sheet1, some on sheet2 etc.

When you collide with OBI, how do you know which dialogue should be played and from which sheet?
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- dop2000
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If there is only one instance of each object, you can use inverted "Is overlapping" condition:
Box Is NOT overlapping Scale : Set text invisible

But this won't work if there are many boxes. In that case you can try something like this:

On every tick : Set text invisible Box Is overlapping Scale : Set text visible
- dop2000
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Saving on every tick is an overkill. Even with Local Storage this may cause lags on some devices. Also, the game may run at 240 fps, why would you need to save 240 times per second?

I suggest saving maybe once ever 3 seconds or so, this should be more than enough. And instead of saving positions of all blocks just re-generate them randomly when the game is resumed.
- dop2000
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If you choose templates, they definitely need to be in the same project, on another layout.

A template can consist of several objects combined into a hierarchy. Unfortunately, Tilemaps can't be added to hierarchies. Please vote for this idea:

construct23.ideas.aha.io/ideas/C23-I-79
So you will have to create two templates for each room. One template with a tilemap, and a second template with a hierarchy containing all other objects from that room - enemies, loot etc.
- dop2000
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You can also start "Attack" animation in the same event where you set ParalizeEnemy to true.