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SPEECHR!

SPEECHR!

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Calling all game developers! Have you been searching for the perfect development software to upgrade your design game? Do you want it to be multi-platform and collaborative too? Are you dreaming of being a part of the next big thing in game development? Look no further.

We present Speechr, a sleek, efficient game development tool with features like a GDDs editor, scripts editor, generic Database Editor, a game-ready exporter in plain JSON format, and a dialogue tree editor that will seriously boost your HP and take the art of game design to another level.

Speechr? Tell Me More!

What can we say? Game design and development is the ‘it’ thing to do nowadays. But there are so many aspects that go into creating a streamlined game design software. There's the rudimentary game design, of course, followed by scripting, artwork, dialogue trees, quests, storyline, and a lot more. We believe there should be a multi-platform tool that organizes these individual features and brings them together for maximum synergy. And so, we made one!

Speechr aims to reduce file clutter and provide a centralized hub for all the various aspects of your game development process.

And to show you how dedicated we are, we’re offering you Speechr for FREE. You can use the software in evaluation mode (non-commercial purposes) for as long as you want, with all the options included. Just use this key, and you're in the game: U7XP9-LHXYD-4JD56-FFAX6.

If you love it – and we’re sure you will – you can purchase the full version HERE. You will need to buy it before you can use it for commercial purposes.

Documentation can be found at https://speechr.aboni.dev.

Using Godot? check out speechr importer for Godot

Diving into Speechr

Speechr is a powerful and versatile tool. Here are all the cool features you get when you download the software:

  • Central Repository: store, organize, sift through, and edit your data all in one place
  • Data Accessibility: access your data from anywhere. Use your hard-drive or a remote database of your choosing.
  • Collaborative Platform: work on your projects with anyone you choose. Several users can work on the same database and sync any changes in real-time.
  • Engine Agnostic: export in standard JSON format for varied usage
  • Aesthetic UI Experience: bring your ideas to life using a visually appealing interface

Let’s Talk Key Features

Now that you have an overview let's talk about a couple of Speechr’s top key features!

Game Design Documents

Speechr offers complete control over your Game Design Document (GDD). Create your GDD instantly and share concepts with your team. Each member gets access to the centralized GDD. It is that simple!

You can also use the GDD editor to jot down quick notes, thoughts, and ideas in whichever format you prefer. Speechr supports Gifs, Images, Videos, To-Do Lists, Tables, Excel and LibreOffice tables, among many others. Sky’s the limit here.

https://speechr.aboni.dev/en/docs/features/game_design_document.html

Scripting

Someone needs to tell your game’s characters what to do…we mean you, of course! Use Speechr’s powerful script editor to create immersive dialogue and scenes that flow seamlessly into one another.

The scripting tool features auto-generated standard screenplay documents and supports several languages. The tool helps extract and identify text for Voice Overs (Vos), Emotions, Commands, and Functions.

Everything is converted to standard JSON when you export, making the scripting process just how it should be: painless, efficient, and creative.

https://speechr.aboni.dev/en/docs/features/script_editor.html

Powerful Dialogue Editor

When you come down to bare bones, it's the dialogue that drives a game. Speechr combines two excellent methods for displaying complex non-linear dialogue: the Non-Linear Branching Tree Graph and Scripts.

Speechr offers you an organized tree structure so you can follow the scene and a versatile scripting editor, so you don't have to write in congested boxes. And voila! You get a flowing story, and no need to pigeonhole your script.

You can also create intricate scenes without adding a bunch of tree nodes to the screen. However, a visual representation made with tree nodes will help you picture all possible outcomes as well.

Use Speechr to play out your best story. We’ll handle it from there!

The Director Module

This Behind the Scenes (BTS) module is where you shine. Feel free to direct your project as much as you want. List down any additional character info for either VO artists or to add depth to your GDD.

Use the module’s excellent functionality to accomplish key tasks: export VO scripts in standard script format or as a text file and export tagged lines for audio processing, clip identification, and localization.

Additional Standard Editors

Here are some fun Speechr easter eggs we want you to know!

  • Quests: these can be drawn-out quests, linked objectives, or just properties that need to be checked off your characters' list during the game
  • Items: create an Items database where you can assign them custom properties to upgrade your game
  • Misc Objects: these can be added and exported to the engine. You can use these for main menus, default options, and more.

Kanban Boards

Don't lose any of your brilliant ideas or inspiration flashes. Jot down any notes or to-dos within your project. You can still use other tools like Trello, but having this in-software will make it easier to remember your brainwaves.

Customizable Export Mappings

If you want custom implementations, you can completely rewrite Speechr’s scripting syntax at export to conform to the target language.

For example, if you’re using C#, you could theoretically map <Commands> to standard C# classes and use reflection to avoid writing any parser at all!

Continual Development

Speechr will always take you to the next level. The software is in continual development and will receive future upgrades such as:

  • Key Ring: you will be able to mass import license keys for different services like Steam, Itch.io, etc., and assign them to other users. Keys will be encrypted for maximum security.
  • Localization: you will be able to write, import, and export scripts and dialogues in different languages according to your local audience
  • Conversation Simulation: you will be able to test out our dialogue in a quick simulation, which will let you try out any and all ideas
  • Dark Mode: self-explanatory and currently in Beta mode (we want to make Speechr easier on the eyes)
  • Presskit Generator: you will be able to get your project the recognition it deserves