Quest System

Quest System

Quest Data Structure

Quest Framework Design

Create structured quest system supporting multiple objectives and progress tracking:

Struct_Objective Components

• Objective_Value String: Keyword identifier for quest tracking
• Objective_Quantity_Current Integer: Player’s current progress
• Objective_Quantity_Max Integer: Required amount for completion
• Description String: Objective description text

Struct_Quest Components

• Name Text: Quest display name
• Objectives Array: Array of Struct_Objective for multiple quest goals

NPC Character Setup

Create quest-giving NPCs using character system:

bp_character_npc Configuration

• Base Class: Derived from master character blueprint
• Skeletal Mesh: X Box character for consistency
• Animation Blueprint: Standard character animation system
• Collision: Box collision set to block interact channel

NPC Integration

// NPC Quest Interaction
OnInteract(PlayerCharacter) {
PlayerCharacter.Interface_Quest_Add(DataTable_Quest);
// Assigns quest to player on interaction
}

Quest Widget System

W_Questing Main Widget

Create quest tracking display:

Widget Structure

• Size Box: 300x400 for quest list container
• Scroll Box: Vertical scrolling for multiple quests
• Vertical Box: Dynamic container for quest entries

W_Quest_Entry Widget

Individual quest display component:

Entry Components

• Size Box: 300x100 per quest entry
• Text Block: Quest name display
• Vertical Box: Container for objective list
• Dynamic Creation: Created at runtime for each active quest

W_Quest_Objective Widget

Individual objective display:

Objective Display

• Text Format: “{current}/{max} {description}”
• Color System: Green text when objective complete, normal when incomplete
• Progress Tracking: Visual representation of completion status

// Quest Objective Display
OnObjectiveCreate(Current, Max, Description, Complete) {
display_text = Current + '/' + Max + ' ' + Description;
TextBlock.SetText(display_text);

if (Complete) {
TextBlock.SetColorAndOpacity(Green);
} else {
TextBlock.SetColorAndOpacity(Normal);
}
}

Quest Progress System

Quest Update Implementation

Handle quest progress from item collection and world interactions:

F_Quest_Update Function

// Quest Progress Update
F_Quest_Update(QuestValue) {
ForEach(quest in Player_Quest_Array) {
ForEach(objective in quest.Objectives) {
if (objective.Objective_Value == QuestValue) {
objective.Objective_Quantity_Current++;

// Check if objective now complete
if (objective.Current >= objective.Max) {
objective.Complete = true;
}
}
}
}

UpdateQuestWidget();
}

Quest Value Integration

Connect loot collection to quest progress:

• Loot Actors: Each loot type has Quest_Value string
• Matching System: Quest objectives match loot quest values
• Automatic Updates: Collecting items automatically updates relevant quests

Quest Completion System

Handle quest completion when all objectives finished:

Completion Detection

// Quest Completion Check
F_Check_Quest_Complete(QuestIndex) -> Bool {
quest = Player_Quest_Array[QuestIndex];
completed_objectives = 0;

ForEach(objective in quest.Objectives) {
if (objective.Current >= objective.Max) {
completed_objectives++;
}
}

return (completed_objectives == quest.Objectives.Num());
}

Completion Effects

When quest completes:

• Quest Removal: Remove from active quest array
• Visual Effects: Spawn particle effects and sound
• UI Update: Refresh quest display
• Reward System: Could integrate with inventory for quest rewards

Quest Integration

Loot System Integration

Connect quest progress to item collection:

• Quest Values: Loot items have matching quest value strings
• Automatic Tracking: Picking up items triggers quest updates
• Multiple Quests: Single item can progress multiple quests simultaneously

NPC Interaction System

• Quest Assignment: NPCs give quests through interaction
• Quest Validation: Prevent duplicate quest assignment
• Completion Turn-In: Return to quest NPCs for completion

UI Integration

• Root Widget: Add quest widget to main UI
• Positioning: Middle left for visibility without obstruction
• Persistence: Quest widget remains visible during gameplay
• Update System: Automatic refresh on quest progress

Quest Database Setup

Example Quest Configuration

Create sample quests for testing:

Carrot Collection Quest

• Objective Value: “carrot” (matches loot carrot quest value)
• Description: “Collect carrots”
• Quantity: Configurable based on difficulty

Potato Collection Quest

• Objective Value: “potato” (matches loot potato quest value)
• Multi-Objective: Could combine multiple collection goals

Quest Expansion Possibilities

Framework supports complex quest types:

• Kill Quests: Track enemy defeats
• Exploration Quests: Visit specific locations
• Crafting Quests: Create specific items
• Delivery Quests: Transport items between NPCs

The quest system creates structured progression goals while integrating seamlessly with existing inventory and NPC interaction systems to provide clear player objectives and achievement tracking.