# Advanced usage

## How to Add Characters

To add playable characters, use the "Character" screen. To add NPCs, go to the "NPC" screen.

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## How to Add Phases

#### ① Click "Add Phase" and Select a Type

From the phase list screen, click "Add Phase" and choose the type of phase to add.

* Basic Phase: For character text reading, additional information distribution, discussions, or explanations.
* Read-aloud: A part composed of character or NPC dialogue and narration, where players take turns reading.
* Game Flow Display: Shows the overall game flow as set in "Game Flow."
* Voting: For truth voting, action selection, etc.

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#### ② Connect the Phases

From the phase list screen, move to "Progress Settings."

In the image example, the new phase is being placed between "First Discussion" and "Additional Information." Follow these steps:

1. Remove the existing connection between "First Discussion" and "Additional Information" by deleting the "F" (via the "..." button).
2. Connect "First Discussion" to the new phase and then the new phase to "Additional Information."

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#### ③ Add to the Game Flow

From the phase list screen, move to "Game Flow." Follow these steps:

1. Click "Add Timeline."
2. Enter the required information.
3. Drag the relevant phase from "Unassigned Timeline Phases" at the bottom of the screen to the timeline.

For more details, see [this page](/en/basic-features/phase/basic/timeline.md).

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## How to Delete Phases

#### ① Delete from the Phase Details Screen

In the phase details screen, click the "..." button in the top-right corner and select "Delete."

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#### ② Reconnect Phase Progress

From the phase list screen, move to "Progress Settings." Since the connection where the phase was deleted is broken, reconnect it.

#### ③ Delete from the Game Flow

From the phase list screen, move to "Game Flow" and remove the phase from the game flow list.

## How to Add Text

Please refer to [this page](/en/basic-features/texttab.md).

## How to Distribute Clues

Please refer to [this page](/en/basic-features/clue.md).

## How to Use the Deck Function

Please refer to [this page](/en/basic-features/decks.md).

## How to Create Secret Talk Rooms

Please refer to [this page](/en/basic-features/room.md).

## How to Set BGM

Please refer to [this page](/en/basic-features/bgm.md).


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