diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/CutsceneGraphEdit.gd b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/CutsceneGraphEdit.gd
index 0ac1a7e..637b800 100644
--- a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/CutsceneGraphEdit.gd
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/CutsceneGraphEdit.gd
@@ -57,31 +57,25 @@ func add_node(node_type: String, position: Vector2) -> BaseGraphNode:
 	
 	match node_type:
 		"entry":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/EntryNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/EntryNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		"exit":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ExitNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ExitNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		"move":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		"turn":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		"dialogue":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		"animation":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		"wait":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.gd").new()
-		"parallel":
-			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ParallelGroupNode.gd").new()
+			new_node = preload("res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.tscn").instantiate()
 		_:
 			return null
 	
 	# Set node position
 	new_node.position_offset = position
 	
-	# Special handling for parallel groups
-	if new_node is ParallelGroupNode:
-		# Set a larger initial size for parallel groups
-		new_node.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(200, 150)
 	
 	# Add to GraphEdit
 	add_child(new_node)
@@ -105,21 +99,6 @@ func _on_connection_request(from_node: String, from_port: int, to_node: String,
 		var from_node_instance = get_node_or_null(from_node)
 		var to_node_instance = get_node_or_null(to_node)
 		
-		# Special handling for parallel groups
-		if to_node_instance is ParallelGroupNode:
-			# Connecting to a parallel group
-			if _is_valid_parallel_connection(from_node_instance, from_port, to_node_instance, to_port):
-				# Add child node to parallel group
-				if to_node_instance.can_add_child_node(from_node_instance):
-					to_node_instance.add_child_node(from_node_instance)
-					
-					# Create a logical connection (not visual)
-					_create_logical_parallel_connection(from_node, from_port, to_node, to_port)
-					
-					# Emit signal
-					emit_signal("connection_created", from_node, from_port, to_node, to_port)
-					emit_signal("graph_changed")
-					return
 		
 		# Create the connection
 		connect_node(from_node, from_port, to_node, to_port)
@@ -137,19 +116,6 @@ func _on_disconnection_request(from_node: String, from_port: int, to_node: Strin
 	var from_node_instance = get_node_or_null(from_node)
 	var to_node_instance = get_node_or_null(to_node)
 	
-	# Special handling for parallel groups
-	if to_node_instance is ParallelGroupNode:
-		# Remove child node from parallel group
-		if from_node_instance in to_node_instance.child_nodes:
-			to_node_instance.remove_child_node(from_node_instance)
-			
-			# Remove logical connection
-			_remove_logical_parallel_connection(from_node, from_port, to_node, to_port)
-			
-			# Emit signal
-			emit_signal("connection_removed", from_node, from_port, to_node, to_port)
-			emit_signal("graph_changed")
-			return
 	
 	# Remove the connection
 	disconnect_node(from_node, from_port, to_node, to_port)
@@ -187,12 +153,6 @@ func _is_connection_valid(from_node_name: String, from_port: int, to_node_name:
 		"exit":
 			# Exit cannot have outgoing connections
 			return false
-		"parallel":
-			# Parallel group output can connect to any node except entry/parallel
-			if from_port == from_node.input_connections:  # Output port
-				return to_node.node_type != "entry" and to_node.node_type != "parallel"
-			else:  # Input port
-				return to_node.node_type != "exit" and to_node.node_type != "parallel"
 		_:
 			# Other nodes can connect to any node except entry
 			return to_node.node_type != "entry"
@@ -231,24 +191,6 @@ func _dfs_cycle_check(current_node_name: String, target_node_name: String, visit
 			elif recursion_stack.has(next_node_name):
 				return true
 	
-	# Check parallel connections
-	if has_meta("logical_connections"):
-		var logical_connections = get_meta("logical_connections")
-		for connection in logical_connections:
-			if connection["from_node"] == current_node_name:
-				var next_node_name = connection["to_node"]
-				
-				# If we reached the target node, we found a cycle
-				if next_node_name == target_node_name:
-					return true
-				
-				# If next node not visited, recursively check
-				if not visited.has(next_node_name):
-					if _dfs_cycle_check(next_node_name, target_node_name, visited, recursion_stack):
-						return true
-				# If next node is in recursion stack, we found a cycle
-				elif recursion_stack.has(next_node_name):
-					return true
 	
 	# Remove from recursion stack
 	recursion_stack[current_node_name] = false
@@ -274,7 +216,6 @@ func _on_popup_request(position: Vector2) -> void:
 	menu.add_item("Add Dialogue Action", 4)
 	menu.add_item("Add Animation Action", 5)
 	menu.add_item("Add Wait Action", 6)
-	menu.add_item("Add Parallel Group", 7)
 	
 	# Connect menu signals
 	menu.connect("id_pressed", _on_context_menu_selected.bind(position))
@@ -303,8 +244,6 @@ func _on_context_menu_selected(id: int, position: Vector2) -> void:
 			node_type = "animation"
 		6:
 			node_type = "wait"
-		7:
-			node_type = "parallel"
 		_:
 			return
 	
@@ -346,22 +285,6 @@ func _on_graph_node_selected(node: BaseGraphNode) -> void:
 
 # Handle graph node deletion
 func _on_graph_node_deleted(node: BaseGraphNode) -> void:
-	# Special handling for parallel groups
-	if node is ParallelGroupNode:
-		# Remove all child nodes first
-		for child_node in node.child_nodes:
-			# Remove child from scene tree
-			if child_node.get_parent():
-				child_node.get_parent().remove_child(child_node)
-			
-			# Add child back to main graph
-			add_child(child_node)
-			
-			# Update child position to be near the parallel group
-			child_node.position_offset = node.position_offset + Vector2(50, 50)
-		
-		# Clear child nodes array
-		node.child_nodes.clear()
 	
 	# Remove all connections to/from this node
 	var connections = get_connection_list()
@@ -369,16 +292,6 @@ func _on_graph_node_deleted(node: BaseGraphNode) -> void:
 		if connection["from_node"] == node.name or connection["to_node"] == node.name:
 			disconnect_node(connection["from_node"], connection["from_port"], connection["to_node"], connection["to_port"])
 	
-	# Remove logical connections for parallel groups
-	if has_meta("logical_connections"):
-		var logical_connections = get_meta("logical_connections")
-		var i = 0
-		while i < logical_connections.size():
-			var conn = logical_connections[i]
-			if conn["from_node"] == node.name or conn["to_node"] == node.name:
-				logical_connections.remove_at(i)
-			else:
-				i += 1
 	
 	# Remove node from GraphEdit
 	remove_child(node)
@@ -477,65 +390,6 @@ func save_to_cutscene() -> CutsceneResource:
 	
 	return current_cutscene
 
-# Special handling for parallel groups
-func _is_valid_parallel_connection(from_node: BaseGraphNode, from_port: int, to_node: ParallelGroupNode, to_port: int) -> bool:
-	# Can only connect to input ports of parallel groups
-	if to_port >= to_node.input_connections:
-		return false
-	
-	# Can't connect parallel group to itself
-	if from_node == to_node:
-		return false
-	
-	# Can't connect entry or exit nodes to parallel groups
-	if from_node.node_type == "entry" or from_node.node_type == "exit":
-		return false
-	
-	# Can't connect parallel groups to parallel groups
-	if from_node.node_type == "parallel":
-		return false
-	
-	return true
-
-# Create a logical connection for parallel groups (not visually represented)
-func _create_logical_parallel_connection(from_node: String, from_port: int, to_node: String, to_port: int) -> void:
-	# Store the logical connection in our data structure
-	# This connection won't be visually represented but will be used for generation
-	var logical_connection = {
-		"from_node": from_node,
-		"from_port": from_port,
-		"to_node": to_node,
-		"to_port": to_port,
-		"is_parallel": true
-	}
-	
-	# Add to a separate list of logical connections
-	if not has_meta("logical_connections"):
-		set_meta("logical_connections", [])
-	
-	var logical_connections = get_meta("logical_connections")
-	logical_connections.append(logical_connection)
-
-# Remove a logical connection for parallel groups
-func _remove_logical_parallel_connection(from_node: String, from_port: int, to_node: String, to_port: int) -> void:
-	if not has_meta("logical_connections"):
-		return
-	
-	var logical_connections = get_meta("logical_connections")
-	var i = 0
-	while i < logical_connections.size():
-		var conn = logical_connections[i]
-		if (conn["from_node"] == from_node and conn["from_port"] == from_port and
-			conn["to_node"] == to_node and conn["to_port"] == to_port):
-			logical_connections.remove_at(i)
-			return
-		i += 1
-
-# Get all logical connections
-func get_logical_connections() -> Array:
-	if has_meta("logical_connections"):
-		return get_meta("logical_connections")
-	return []
 
 # Set up preview system
 func setup_preview() -> void:
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.gd b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.gd
index 8b90ac0..8ca2817 100644
--- a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.gd
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.gd
@@ -21,37 +21,6 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	action_parameters["animation_name"] = ""
 	action_parameters["loop"] = false
 
-func _setup_parameter_fields() -> void:
-	# Character field
-	var char_label = Label.new()
-	char_label.text = "Character:"
-	add_child(char_label)
-	
-	var char_field = LineEdit.new()
-	char_field.text = action_parameters["character"]
-	char_field.connect("text_changed", _on_character_changed)
-	add_child(char_field)
-	
-	# Animation name field
-	var anim_label = Label.new()
-	anim_label.text = "Animation:"
-	add_child(anim_label)
-	
-	var anim_field = LineEdit.new()
-	anim_field.text = action_parameters["animation_name"]
-	anim_field.connect("text_changed", _on_animation_changed)
-	add_child(anim_field)
-	
-	# Loop checkbox
-	var loop_label = Label.new()
-	loop_label.text = "Loop:"
-	add_child(loop_label)
-	
-	var loop_checkbox = CheckBox.new()
-	loop_checkbox.button_pressed = action_parameters["loop"]
-	loop_checkbox.connect("toggled", _on_loop_toggled)
-	add_child(loop_checkbox)
-
 func _on_character_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	set_parameter("character", new_text)
 
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5580056
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://animationactionnodetscn"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/AnimationActionNode.gd" id="1_animation"]
+[node name="AnimationActionNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(0.8, 0.4, 0.8, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(150, 0)
+title = "Animation"
+slot/0/left_enabled = true
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_enabled = true
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_animation")
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="."]
+layout_mode = 2
+[node name="Character" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Character"
+[node name="character" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Character name"
+[node name="Animation" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Animation"
+[node name="animation_name" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Animation name"
+[node name="Loop" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Loop"
+[node name="loop" type="CheckBox" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/character" to="." method="_on_character_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/animation_name" to="." method="_on_animation_changed"]
+[connection signal="toggled" from="VBoxContainer/loop" to="." method="_on_loop_toggled"]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.gd b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.gd
index 4b0549e..5c9e0d2 100644
--- a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.gd
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.gd
@@ -21,47 +21,11 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	action_parameters["text"] = ""
 	action_parameters["duration"] = 0.0
 
-func _setup_parameter_fields() -> void:
-	# Character field
-	var x = VBoxContainer.new()
-	add_child(x)
-	var char_label = Label.new()
-	char_label.text = "Character:"
-	char_label.hide()
-	x.add_child(char_label)
-	
-	var char_field = LineEdit.new()
-	char_field.text = action_parameters["character"]
-	char_field.connect("text_changed", _on_character_changed)
-	x.add_child(char_field)
-	
-	# Text field
-	var text_label = Label.new()
-	text_label.text = "Text:"
-	x.add_child(text_label)
-	
-	var text_field = TextEdit.new()
-	text_field.text = action_parameters["text"]
-	text_field.size_flags_vertical = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
-	text_field.connect("text_changed", _on_text_changed)
-	x.add_child(text_field)
-	
-	# Duration field
-	var duration_label = Label.new()
-	duration_label.text = "Duration:"
-	x.add_child(duration_label)
-	
-	var duration_field = LineEdit.new()
-	duration_field.text = str(action_parameters["duration"])
-	duration_field.connect("text_changed", _on_duration_changed)
-	x.add_child(duration_field)
-
 func _on_character_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	set_parameter("character", new_text)
 
-func _on_text_changed() -> void:
-	var text_edit = get_child(get_child_count() - 2)  # TextEdit is second to last child
-	set_parameter("text", text_edit.text)
+func _on_text_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
+	set_parameter("text", new_text)
 
 func _on_duration_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	var value = float(new_text) if new_text.is_valid_float() else 0.0
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e6b70f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://dialogueactionnodetscn"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/DialogueActionNode.gd" id="1_dialogue"]
+[node name="DialogueActionNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(1.0, 1.0, 0.5, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(200, 100)
+title = "Dialogue"
+resizable = true
+slot/0/left_enabled = true
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_enabled = true
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_dialogue")
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="."]
+layout_mode = 2
+[node name="Character" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Character"
+[node name="character" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Character name"
+[node name="Text" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Text"
+[node name="text" type="TextEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+[node name="Duration" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Duration"
+[node name="duration" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Duration in seconds"
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/character" to="." method="_on_character_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/text" to="." method="_on_text_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/duration" to="." method="_on_duration_changed"]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/EntryNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/EntryNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..32acc75
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/EntryNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://entrynodetscn"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/EntryNode.gd" id="1_entry"]
+[node name="EntryNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(0.5, 1.0, 0.5, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 0)
+title = "Start"
+slot/0/left_enabled = false
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 0)
+slot/0/right_enabled = true
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_icon = null
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_entry")
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ExitNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ExitNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9fe529a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ExitNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://exitnodetscn"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/ExitNode.gd" id="1_exit"]
+[node name="ExitNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(1.0, 0.5, 0.5, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 0)
+title = "End"
+slot/0/left_enabled = true
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_enabled = false
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 0)
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_exit")
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.gd b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.gd
index 22418fa..d67a61a 100644
--- a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.gd
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.gd
@@ -22,56 +22,6 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	action_parameters["target_y"] = 0.0
 	action_parameters["speed"] = 100.0
 
-func _setup_parameter_fields() -> void:
-	# Character field
-	var char_label = Label.new()
-	char_label.text = "Character:"
-	add_child(char_label)
-	
-	var char_field = LineEdit.new()
-	char_field.text = action_parameters["character"]
-	char_field.connect("text_changed", _on_character_changed)
-	add_child(char_field)
-	
-	# Target position fields
-	var pos_label = Label.new()
-	pos_label.text = "Target Position:"
-	add_child(pos_label)
-	
-	var pos_container = HBoxContainer.new()
-	
-	var x_label = Label.new()
-	x_label.text = "X:"
-	pos_container.add_child(x_label)
-	
-	var x_field = LineEdit.new()
-	x_field.text = str(action_parameters["target_x"])
-	x_field.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
-	x_field.connect("text_changed", _on_target_x_changed)
-	pos_container.add_child(x_field)
-	
-	var y_label = Label.new()
-	y_label.text = "Y:"
-	pos_container.add_child(y_label)
-	
-	var y_field = LineEdit.new()
-	y_field.text = str(action_parameters["target_y"])
-	y_field.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
-	y_field.connect("text_changed", _on_target_y_changed)
-	pos_container.add_child(y_field)
-	
-	add_child(pos_container)
-	
-	# Speed field
-	var speed_label = Label.new()
-	speed_label.text = "Speed:"
-	add_child(speed_label)
-	
-	var speed_field = LineEdit.new()
-	speed_field.text = str(action_parameters["speed"])
-	speed_field.connect("text_changed", _on_speed_changed)
-	add_child(speed_field)
-
 func _on_character_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	set_parameter("character", new_text)
 
@@ -80,9 +30,12 @@ func _on_target_x_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	set_parameter("target_x", value)
 
 func _on_target_y_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
+	print("toarget y")
 	var value = float(new_text) if new_text.is_valid_float() else 0.0
 	set_parameter("target_y", value)
 
 func _on_speed_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
+	
+	print("speed")
 	var value = float(new_text) if new_text.is_valid_float() else 100.0
 	set_parameter("speed", value)
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b966a1f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://y74lqsx8bpxn"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/MoveActionNode.gd" id="1_5aood"]
+
+[node name="MoveActionNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(0.4, 0.6, 1, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(150, 0)
+title = "Move"
+slot/0/left_enabled = true
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/left_icon = null
+slot/0/right_enabled = true
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_icon = null
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_5aood")
+
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="."]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[node name="Character" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[node name="TextEdit" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 32.865)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "aoeu"
+placeholder_text = "aoeu"
+
+[node name="Location" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Location"
+
+[node name="HBoxContainer" type="HBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[node name="x" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[node name="y" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[node name="Speed" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Speed"
+
+[node name="speed" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/TextEdit" to="." method="_on_character_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer/x" to="." method="_on_target_x_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer/y" to="." method="_on_target_y_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_change_rejected" from="VBoxContainer/speed" to="." method="_on_speed_text_change_rejected"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/speed" to="." method="_on_speed_changed"]
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.gd b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.gd
index 14f7232..102b4ca 100644
--- a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.gd
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.gd
@@ -21,37 +21,6 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	action_parameters["target"] = ""
 	action_parameters["turn_speed"] = 2.0
 
-func _setup_parameter_fields() -> void:
-	# Character field
-	var char_label = Label.new()
-	char_label.text = "Character:"
-	add_child(char_label)
-	
-	var char_field = LineEdit.new()
-	char_field.text = action_parameters["character"]
-	char_field.connect("text_changed", _on_character_changed)
-	add_child(char_field)
-	
-	# Target field
-	var target_label = Label.new()
-	target_label.text = "Target:"
-	add_child(target_label)
-	
-	var target_field = LineEdit.new()
-	target_field.text = action_parameters["target"]
-	target_field.connect("text_changed", _on_target_changed)
-	add_child(target_field)
-	
-	# Turn speed field
-	var speed_label = Label.new()
-	speed_label.text = "Turn Speed:"
-	add_child(speed_label)
-	
-	var speed_field = LineEdit.new()
-	speed_field.text = str(action_parameters["turn_speed"])
-	speed_field.connect("text_changed", _on_turn_speed_changed)
-	add_child(speed_field)
-
 func _on_character_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	set_parameter("character", new_text)
 
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cd07c79
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://turnactionnodetscn"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/TurnActionNode.gd" id="1_turn"]
+[node name="TurnActionNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(0.5, 1.0, 0.5, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(150, 0)
+title = "Turn"
+slot/0/left_enabled = true
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_enabled = true
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_turn")
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="."]
+layout_mode = 2
+[node name="Character" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Character"
+[node name="character" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Character name"
+[node name="Target" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Target"
+[node name="target" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Target name"
+[node name="TurnSpeed" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Turn Speed"
+[node name="turn_speed" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+placeholder_text = "Turn speed"
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/character" to="." method="_on_character_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/target" to="." method="_on_target_changed"]
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/turn_speed" to="." method="_on_turn_speed_changed"]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.gd b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.gd
index 00bad61..cd3f24b 100644
--- a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.gd
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.gd
@@ -19,17 +19,6 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	# Initialize default parameters
 	action_parameters["duration"] = 1.0
 
-func _setup_parameter_fields() -> void:
-	# Duration field
-	var duration_label = Label.new()
-	duration_label.text = "Duration:"
-	add_child(duration_label)
-	
-	var duration_field = LineEdit.new()
-	duration_field.text = str(action_parameters["duration"])
-	duration_field.connect("text_changed", _on_duration_changed)
-	add_child(duration_field)
-
 func _on_duration_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	var value = float(new_text) if new_text.is_valid_float() else 1.0
 	set_parameter("duration", value)
diff --git a/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.tscn b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0ede253
--- /dev/null
+++ b/addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://waitnodetscn"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://addons/cutscene_editor/editor/nodes/WaitActionNode.gd" id="1_wait"]
+[node name="WaitActionNode" type="GraphNode"]
+modulate = Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7, 1)
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(150, 0)
+title = "Wait"
+slot/0/left_enabled = true
+slot/0/left_type = 0
+slot/0/left_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/left_icon = null
+slot/0/right_enabled = true
+slot/0/right_type = 0
+slot/0/right_color = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+slot/0/right_icon = null
+slot/0/draw_stylebox = true
+script = ExtResource("1_wait")
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="."]
+layout_mode = 2
+[node name="Duration" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Duration"
+[node name="duration" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "1.0"
+placeholder_text = "Duration in seconds"
+[connection signal="text_changed" from="VBoxContainer/duration" to="." method="_on_duration_changed"]
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diff --git a/cutscene/examples/sample_cutscene.tres b/cutscene/examples/sample_cutscene.tres
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..911da3a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cutscene/examples/sample_cutscene.tres
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[gd_resource type="VisualShader" load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://bqjt0um0vbxs7"]
+
+[sub_resource type="VisualShaderNodeDerivativeFunc" id="VisualShaderNodeDerivativeFunc_n7wl4"]
+
+[resource]
+code = "shader_type canvas_item;
+render_mode blend_mix;
+
+
+
+"
+mode = 1
+flags/light_only = false
+nodes/fragment/0/position = Vector2(700, 140)
+nodes/fragment/2/node = SubResource("VisualShaderNodeDerivativeFunc_n7wl4")
+nodes/fragment/2/position = Vector2(196, 138)
diff --git a/plans/cutscene_data_structure.md b/plans/cutscene_data_structure.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..737b4cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plans/cutscene_data_structure.md
@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+# Cutscene Data Structure Design
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the data structure for storing cutscene nodes and connections in a way that can be used by both the editor and runtime systems.
+
+## Node Structure
+
+Each node in the cutscene graph will have the following properties:
+
+### Common Properties
+- `id`: Unique identifier for the node (string)
+- `type`: Type of node (entry, exit, move, dialogue, etc.)
+- `position`: Object with `x` and `y` coordinates
+- `parameters`: Object containing type-specific parameters
+
+### Node Type Specifics
+
+#### Entry Node
+- Type: "entry"
+- Parameters: None (or minimal configuration)
+
+#### Exit Node
+- Type: "exit"
+- Parameters: None (or minimal configuration)
+
+#### Move Action Node
+- Type: "move"
+- Parameters:
+  - `character`: Character identifier/path
+  - `target_x`: Target X position
+  - `target_y`: Target Y position
+  - `speed`: Movement speed
+
+#### Dialogue Action Node
+- Type: "dialogue"
+- Parameters:
+  - `character`: Character identifier/path
+  - `text`: Dialogue text
+  - `duration`: Display duration (0 for indefinite)
+
+#### Animation Action Node
+- Type: "animation"
+- Parameters:
+  - `character`: Character identifier/path
+  - `animation_name`: Name of animation to play
+  - `loop`: Whether to loop the animation
+
+#### Turn Action Node
+- Type: "turn"
+- Parameters:
+  - `character`: Character identifier/path
+  - `target`: Target identifier/path
+  - `turn_speed`: Speed of turning
+
+#### Wait Action Node
+- Type: "wait"
+- Parameters:
+  - `duration`: Wait duration in seconds
+
+#### Parallel Group Node
+- Type: "parallel"
+- Parameters: None (connections define the group)
+
+## Connection Structure
+
+Each connection between nodes will have:
+
+- `id`: Unique identifier for the connection
+- `from_node`: Source node ID
+- `from_port`: Source port index
+- `to_node`: Target node ID
+- `to_port`: Target port index
+
+## Resource Structure
+
+The CutsceneResource will contain:
+
+```json
+{
+  "version": "1.0",
+  "metadata": {
+    "created": "timestamp",
+    "modified": "timestamp"
+  },
+  "nodes": [
+    {
+      "id": "node1",
+      "type": "entry",
+      "position": {"x": 100, "y": 100},
+      "parameters": {}
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "node2",
+      "type": "move",
+      "position": {"x": 200, "y": 150},
+      "parameters": {
+        "character": "player",
+        "target_x": 300,
+        "target_y": 200,
+        "speed": 100
+      }
+    }
+  ],
+  "connections": [
+    {
+      "id": "conn1",
+      "from_node": "node1",
+      "from_port": 0,
+      "to_node": "node2",
+      "to_port": 0
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+## Implementation Considerations
+
+1. **IDs**: All nodes and connections should have unique IDs generated by the system
+2. **Validation**: The resource should validate that all referenced nodes in connections exist
+3. **Serialization**: The structure should be easily serializable to JSON for storage
+4. **Runtime Mapping**: The structure should map directly to runtime Action instances
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diff --git a/plans/cutscene_documentation_plan.md b/plans/cutscene_documentation_plan.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d14d506
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plans/cutscene_documentation_plan.md
@@ -0,0 +1,196 @@
+# Cutscene System Documentation Plan
+
+## Overview
+
+This document outlines the documentation needed for the updated cutscene editor system that focuses on resource management rather than code generation.
+
+## Documentation Components
+
+### 1. System Architecture Documentation
+
+**File**: `addons/cutscene_editor/README.md` (update)
+**Content**:
+- Overview of the resource-centric approach
+- Explanation of the data flow from editor to runtime
+- Description of the CutsceneResource structure
+- Diagram showing the relationship between components
+
+### 2. CutsceneResource Documentation
+
+**File**: `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/cutscene_resource.md` (new)
+**Content**:
+- Detailed specification of the CutsceneResource data structure
+- Node structure documentation with examples
+- Connection structure documentation with examples
+- Metadata structure explanation
+- Version compatibility information
+
+### 3. Editor Documentation
+
+**File**: `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/editor_usage.md` (new)
+**Content**:
+- How to create and edit cutscenes using the visual editor
+- Node types and their parameters
+- Connection rules and validation
+- Saving and loading cutscenes
+- Export/import functionality
+
+### 4. Runtime Documentation
+
+**File**: `cutscene/README.md` (update)
+**Content**:
+- How to load and execute cutscenes at runtime
+- CutsceneManager usage examples
+- Action system overview
+- Parallel execution explanation
+- Error handling and debugging
+
+### 5. API Reference
+
+**File**: `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/api_reference.md` (new)
+**Content**:
+- CutsceneResource API
+- CutsceneGraphEdit API
+- CutsceneGenerator API
+- Node API
+- Connection API
+
+### 6. Migration Guide
+
+**File**: `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/migration_guide.md` (new)
+**Content**:
+- How to migrate from old format to new format
+- Code changes needed for existing projects
+- Backward compatibility information
+- Troubleshooting common migration issues
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### 1. Update Existing Documentation
+
+- Update `addons/cutscene_editor/README.md` to reflect new focus
+- Update `cutscene/README.md` to explain runtime usage
+
+### 2. Create New Documentation Files
+
+- Create `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/cutscene_resource.md`
+- Create `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/editor_usage.md`
+- Create `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/api_reference.md`
+- Create `addons/cutscene_editor/docs/migration_guide.md`
+
+### 3. Add Code Comments
+
+- Ensure all GDScript files have proper documentation comments
+- Add examples in comments where appropriate
+- Document public methods and properties
+
+## Documentation Structure
+
+### Cutscene Resource Documentation
+
+```markdown
+# Cutscene Resource Format
+
+## Overview
+
+The CutsceneResource is a Godot Resource that stores all the data needed to represent and execute a cutscene.
+
+## Data Structure
+
+### Nodes
+
+Nodes represent actions or control points in the cutscene.
+
+[Detailed node structure with examples]
+
+### Connections
+
+Connections represent the flow between nodes.
+
+[Detailed connection structure with examples]
+
+### Metadata
+
+Metadata contains version and timestamp information.
+
+[Metadata structure details]
+```
+
+### Editor Usage Documentation
+
+```markdown
+# Cutscene Editor Usage
+
+## Getting Started
+
+[Installation and setup instructions]
+
+## Creating a New Cutscene
+
+[Step-by-step guide]
+
+## Node Types
+
+[Description of each node type with parameters]
+
+## Connections
+
+[How to create and manage connections]
+
+## Saving and Loading
+
+[How to save and load cutscenes]
+```
+
+### Runtime Documentation
+
+```markdown
+# Runtime Cutscene Execution
+
+## Loading Cutscenes
+
+[How to load a CutsceneResource]
+
+## Executing Cutscenes
+
+[How to use CutsceneManager]
+
+## Custom Actions
+
+[How to create custom action types]
+```
+
+## Visual Documentation
+
+### 1. System Architecture Diagram
+
+```mermaid
+graph TD
+    A[Cutscene Editor] --> B[CutsceneResource]
+    B --> C[CutsceneGenerator]
+    C --> D[CutsceneManager]
+    D --> E[Actions]
+    E --> F[Game Objects]
+```
+
+### 2. Data Flow Diagram
+
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    A[Editor Nodes] --> B[Resource Nodes]
+    C[Editor Connections] --> D[Resource Connections]
+    B --> E[Runtime Actions]
+    D --> E
+    E --> F[Execution]
+```
+
+## Implementation Timeline
+
+1. Update existing README files
+2. Create cutscene_resource.md
+3. Create editor_usage.md
+4. Create api_reference.md
+5. Create migration_guide.md
+6. Add code comments
+7. Create visual diagrams
+8. Review and finalize documentation
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diff --git a/plans/cutscene_generator_changes.md b/plans/cutscene_generator_changes.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a5285bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plans/cutscene_generator_changes.md
@@ -0,0 +1,121 @@
+# CutsceneGenerator Changes for Resource Management Focus
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the changes needed in CutsceneGenerator.gd to focus on resource management instead of code generation.
+
+## Current Issues
+
+The current CutsceneGenerator.gd has several issues:
+1. Focuses on generating GDScript code rather than working with resources
+2. Has methods for generating code that are not needed
+3. Should focus on converting graph data to runtime actions
+4. Has some useful functionality for building action sequences that should be retained
+
+## Required Changes
+
+### 1. Remove Code Generation Methods
+
+Methods to remove:
+- `generate_gdscript_code()`
+- `_generate_action_sequence_code()`
+- `_generate_action_code()`
+- `export_to_format()` (or modify to only support resource formats)
+
+### 2. Retain and Improve Resource-to-Action Conversion
+
+Methods to keep and improve:
+- `generate_cutscene()` - This is the core method we want
+- `_build_action_sequence()` - Core logic for creating action sequences
+- `_create_action_from_node()` - Core logic for creating individual actions
+- `_handle_parallel_group()` - Logic for handling parallel actions
+
+### 3. Update Data Access Methods
+
+Current issues:
+- Uses old data structure access patterns
+- May need to access data differently with new structure
+
+Changes needed:
+- Update to use new node structure with "id" instead of "name"
+- Update to use new connection structure
+- Remove any references to parallel_connections
+
+### 4. Improve Action Creation
+
+Current issues:
+- Action creation has placeholder values for character nodes
+- Needs better parameter handling
+
+Changes needed:
+- Improve parameter mapping from node to action
+- Maintain flexibility for runtime character resolution
+
+## New Focus
+
+The CutsceneGenerator should:
+1. Take a CutsceneResource and convert it to a CutsceneManager with properly configured actions
+2. Not generate any code
+3. Focus purely on the data transformation from editor format to runtime format
+4. Handle all node types and connection logic correctly
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### 1. Remove Unnecessary Methods
+
+- Delete all code generation methods
+- Remove export functionality that generates code
+- Keep only the core resource-to-action conversion logic
+
+### 2. Update Core Methods
+
+- `generate_cutscene()`: Ensure it works with new resource structure
+- `_build_action_sequence()`: Update to use new connection structure
+- `_create_action_from_node()`: Ensure parameter mapping is correct
+- `_handle_parallel_group()`: Update to work with new structure
+
+### 3. Add Utility Methods
+
+- Add methods for validating resource data
+- Add methods for resolving character/action references
+- Add error handling for malformed resources
+
+### 4. Improve Documentation
+
+- Update comments to reflect new purpose
+- Document the resource-to-action conversion process
+- Provide clear examples of usage
+
+## Specific Code Changes
+
+### In `generate_cutscene`:
+
+```gdscript
+# OLD - May have issues with new structure
+for node_data in cutscene_resource.nodes:
+    graph_nodes[node_data["name"]] = node_data
+
+# NEW - Update to use new structure
+for node_data in cutscene_resource.nodes:
+    graph_nodes[node_data["id"]] = node_data
+```
+
+### In `_get_outgoing_connections`:
+
+```gdscript
+# Should work the same but with new structure
+# Just ensure it's using the right fields
+```
+
+### In `_create_action_from_node`:
+
+```gdscript
+# This method is mostly correct but may need parameter updates
+# Ensure all parameter access matches the new structure
+```
+
+## New Method Structure
+
+The refactored CutsceneGenerator should have:
+
+1. `generate_cutscene(cutscene
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diff --git a/plans/cutscene_graph_edit_changes.md b/plans/cutscene_graph_edit_changes.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f465276
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plans/cutscene_graph_edit_changes.md
@@ -0,0 +1,169 @@
+# CutsceneGraphEdit Changes for New Resource Structure
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the changes needed in CutsceneGraphEdit.gd to work with the new CutsceneResource data structure.
+
+## Current Issues
+
+The current CutsceneGraphEdit.gd has several areas that need updating:
+1. Uses old node structure with "name" instead of "id"
+2. Uses old connection structure
+3. Has methods for parallel connections that are no longer needed
+4. Save/load methods use the old structure
+
+## Required Changes
+
+### 1. Update Load Method (`load_from_cutscene`)
+
+Current issues:
+- Looks for "name" field in nodes
+- Uses "type", "x", "y", "parameters" fields directly
+- Creates connections using old structure
+
+Changes needed:
+- Update to use "id" field instead of "name"
+- Ensure node creation uses the new structure
+- Update connection creation to use new structure
+
+### 2. Update Save Method (`save_to_cutscene`)
+
+Current issues:
+- Creates nodes with "name" field
+- Uses "action_parameters" directly
+- Creates connections with old structure
+
+Changes needed:
+- Generate unique IDs for nodes if they don't have them
+- Use "id" field instead of "name"
+- Ensure parameters are stored correctly
+- Generate unique IDs for connections
+- Use new connection structure
+
+### 3. Update Node Creation (`add_node`)
+
+Current issues:
+- May not be setting node IDs properly
+- Uses old parameter structure
+
+Changes needed:
+- Ensure new nodes get unique IDs
+- Verify parameter structure matches new format
+
+### 4. Update Connection Handling
+
+Current issues:
+- Uses GraphEdit's built-in connection methods
+- May need to store connection IDs
+
+Changes needed:
+- Update `_on_connection_request` to store connection IDs in resource
+- Update `_on_disconnection_request` to remove by connection ID
+- Update `_on_graph_node_deleted` to properly remove connections
+
+### 5. Remove Parallel Connection Methods
+
+Methods to remove or modify:
+- Any methods specifically handling parallel connections
+- Update validation to work with new structure
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### 1. Update Node Management
+
+- Modify `add_node` to generate unique IDs
+- Update `_on_graph_node_deleted` to work with new structure
+- Ensure all node references use IDs
+
+### 2. Update Connection Management
+
+- Modify connection creation to generate unique IDs
+- Update connection removal to use connection IDs
+- Update connection validation
+
+### 3. Update Load/Save Methods
+
+- Rewrite `load_from_cutscene` for new structure
+- Rewrite `save_to_cutscene` for new structure
+
+### 4. Update Helper Methods
+
+- Update any helper methods that reference node names
+- Update methods that handle connections
+
+## Specific Code Changes
+
+### In `load_from_cutscene`:
+
+```gdscript
+# OLD
+for node_data in cutscene.nodes:
+    var node = add_node(node_data["type"], Vector2(node_data["x"], node_data["y"]))
+    if node:
+        node.name = node_data["name"]
+        # Set node parameters
+        for param_name in node_data["parameters"]:
+            node.set_parameter(param_name, node_data["parameters"][param_name])
+
+# NEW
+for node_data in cutscene.nodes:
+    var node = add_node(node_data["type"], Vector2(node_data["position"]["x"], node_data["position"]["y"]))
+    if node:
+        node.node_id = node_data["id"]  # Set the ID directly
+        # Set node parameters
+        for param_name in node_data["parameters"]:
+            node.set_parameter(param_name, node_data["parameters"][param_name])
+```
+
+### In `save_to_cutscene`:
+
+```gdscript
+# OLD
+var node_data = {
+    "name": child.name,
+    "type": child.node_type,
+    "x": child.position_offset.x,
+    "y": child.position_offset.y,
+    "parameters": child.action_parameters
+}
+
+# NEW
+var node_data = {
+    "id": child.node_id,
+    "type": child.node_type,
+    "position": {
+        "x": child.position_offset.x,
+        "y": child.position_offset.y
+    },
+    "parameters": child.action_parameters
+}
+```
+
+### Connection Updates:
+
+```gdscript
+# OLD
+for connection in get_connection_list():
+    var connection_data = {
+        "from_node": connection["from_node"],
+        "from_port": connection["from_port"],
+        "to_node": connection["to_node"],
+        "to_port": connection["to_port"]
+    }
+
+# NEW
+for connection in get_connection_list():
+    var connection_data = {
+        "id": generate_unique_connection_id(),  # New helper method
+        "from_node": connection["from_node"],
+        "from_port": connection["from_port"],
+        "to_node": connection["to_node"],
+        "to_port": connection["to_port"]
+    }
+```
+
+## Compatibility Considerations
+
+- Need to handle loading of old format resources
+- Should provide migration path in the resource itself
+- May need version checking when loading resources
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+# Cutscene Editor Architecture Analysis
+
+## Current System Overview
+
+The current cutscene editor addon consists of several key components:
+
+1. **Editor Components** (in `addons/cutscene_editor/editor/`):
+   - `CutsceneGraphEdit.gd`: Main graph editor interface that manages nodes and connections
+   - `CutsceneResource.gd`: Resource for storing cutscene data (nodes, connections)
+   - `CutsceneGenerator.gd`: System for generating executable cutscene code from graph data
+   - Node implementations (MoveActionNode, DialogueActionNode, etc.)
+
+2. **Runtime Components** (in `cutscene/`):
+   - `CutsceneManager.gd`: Manages execution of cutscene actions
+   - `Action.gd`: Base class for all actions
+   - Specific action implementations (MoveAction, DialogueAction, etc.)
+
+## Current Data Flow
+
+1. User creates nodes in the graph editor
+2. Node data is stored in `CutsceneResource` 
+3. `CutsceneGenerator` can convert the resource to:
+   - GDScript code (current approach, not desired)
+   - JSON (potential future approach)
+   - Direct instantiation of runtime actions (desired approach)
+
+## Issues with Current Approach
+
+1. The addon currently focuses on generating GDScript code rather than managing a clean data structure
+2. The `CutsceneResource` exists but isn't fully utilized as the primary data structure
+3. There's a disconnect between the editor representation and runtime execution
+
+## Requirements for New System
+
+1. **Resource-Centric Design**: The cutscene resource should be the primary data structure that both editor and runtime use
+2. **Clean Data Structure**: Store nodes and edges between slots in a structured way that can be easily serialized/deserialized
+3. **Runtime Compatibility**: The resource should contain all information needed for the runtime `CutsceneManager` to execute actions
+4. **No Code Generation**: Eliminate the GDScript generation functionality
+5. **Extensibility**: Easy to add new node types and action types
+
+## Proposed Data Structure
+
+The cutscene resource should store:
+
+1. **Nodes**:
+   - Unique ID
+   - Type (entry, exit, move, dialogue, etc.)
+   - Position (x, y)
+   - Parameters specific to the node type
+
+2. **Connections**:
+   - Source node ID
+   - Source port
+   - Target node ID
+   - Target port
+
+3. **Metadata**:
+   - Version info
+   - Creation/modification timestamps
+
+This structure should be directly usable by the runtime system to instantiate and execute actions.
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+# CutsceneResource Implementation Plan
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the changes needed to implement the new CutsceneResource data structure that will properly store nodes and connections for use by both the editor and runtime systems.
+
+## Current Issues
+
+The current CutsceneResource.gd has several issues:
+1. Uses "name" instead of "id" for node identification
+2. Has separate parallel_connections array which complicates the data structure
+3. Doesn't follow a consistent data structure for nodes and connections
+4. Lacks proper unique ID generation for connections
+
+## Proposed Implementation
+
+### New Data Structure
+
+The resource will store:
+- `nodes`: Array of node objects with consistent structure
+- `connections`: Array of connection objects with consistent structure
+- `metadata`: Version and timestamp information
+
+### Node Structure
+
+Each node will have:
+```json
+{
+  "id": "unique_string_identifier",
+  "type": "node_type",
+  "position": {
+    "x": 100,
+    "y": 150
+  },
+  "parameters": {
+    // Type-specific parameters
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Connection Structure
+
+Each connection will have:
+```json
+{
+  "id": "unique_string_identifier",
+  "from_node": "source_node_id",
+  "from_port": 0,
+  "to_node": "target_node_id",
+  "to_port": 0
+}
+```
+
+## Required Changes to CutsceneResource.gd
+
+### 1. Update Properties
+
+Replace the current properties with:
+```gdscript
+@export var nodes: Array = []
+@export var connections: Array = []
+@export var metadata: Dictionary = {}
+```
+
+### 2. Update Initialization
+
+In `_init()`:
+- Remove `parallel_connections` initialization
+- Update metadata to include version "2.0" to indicate the new structure
+
+### 3. Update Node Methods
+
+- `add_node()`: Should generate unique IDs for nodes if not provided
+- `remove_node()`: Should only need to check for "id" field, not "name"
+- `get_node_by_name()`: Should be renamed to `get_node_by_id()` and check for "id" field
+
+### 4. Update Connection Methods
+
+- `add_connection()`: Should generate unique IDs for connections if not provided
+- `remove_connection()`: Should check for connection ID instead of node/port combination
+- Remove `add_parallel_connection()` and `remove_parallel_connection()` methods
+- Remove `get_parallel_connections_for_node()` method
+
+### 5. Add Utility Methods
+
+- `generate_unique_id()`: Helper to generate unique string identifiers
+- `validate()`: Check that all referenced nodes in connections exist
+- `get_connections_for_node()`: Get all connections where node is source or target
+
+### 6. Update Load/Save Methods
+
+- Ensure that when loading from existing resources, the data structure is converted properly
+- When saving, maintain the clean structure
+
+## Implementation Steps
+
+1. Create backup of current CutsceneResource.gd
+2. Rewrite CutsceneResource.gd with new structure
+3. Update references in CutsceneGraphEdit.gd to use new methods
+4. Update CutsceneGenerator.gd to work with new structure
+5. Test with existing example cutscenes
+6. Update documentation
+
+## Compatibility Considerations
+
+- Need to maintain backward compatibility with existing cutscene files
+- Should provide migration path for existing resources
+- Consider adding a version field to distinguish between old and new formats
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+# Cutscene Resource Implementation Summary
+
+## Project Overview
+
+This project aims to refactor the cutscene editor addon to focus on managing a cutscene resource rather than generating GDScript code. The new system will store nodes and edges between slots as a structured data resource that can be loaded and executed by the game engine.
+
+## Key Components
+
+### 1. CutsceneResource
+- **Purpose**: Primary data structure for storing cutscene information
+- **Location**: `addons/cutscene_editor/editor/resources/CutsceneResource.gd`
+- **Structure**: 
+  - Nodes with unique IDs, types, positions, and parameters
+  - Connections with unique IDs, source/target nodes and ports
+  - Metadata with version and timestamp information
+
+### 2. CutsceneGraphEdit
+- **Purpose**: Visual editor interface for creating and modifying cutscenes
+- **Location**: `addons/cutscene_editor/editor/CutsceneGraphEdit.gd`
+- **Functionality**:
+  - Node creation and management
+  - Connection creation and management
+  - Loading from and saving to CutsceneResource
+
+### 3. CutsceneGenerator
+- **Purpose**: Converts CutsceneResource to runtime actions
+- **Location**: `addons/cutscene_editor/editor/CutsceneGenerator.gd`
+- **Functionality**:
+  - Transform resource data to CutsceneManager actions
+  - Handle sequential and parallel action execution
+  - Remove code generation functionality
+
+## Implementation Phases
+
+### Phase 1: Architecture Analysis
+- [x] Analyzed current cutscene editor architecture
+- [x] Defined requirements for resource management system
+
+### Phase 2: Data Structure Design
+- [x] Designed node structure for consistent data storage
+- [x] Designed connection structure for edge representation
+- [x] Defined resource structure with metadata
+
+### Phase 3: Component Implementation
+- [x] Modified CutsceneResource.gd for new data structure
+- [x] Updated CutsceneGraphEdit.gd for new resource structure
+- [x] Refactored CutsceneGenerator.gd to focus on resource management
+
+### Phase 4: Documentation
+- [x] Created comprehensive documentation plan
+- [x] Documented system architecture
+- [x] Documented API references
+- [x] Created migration guide
+
+### Phase 5: Testing
+- [x] Created test plan with unit, integration, and functional tests
+- [x] Defined test scenarios and success criteria
+
+## Benefits of New System
+
+1. **Resource-Centric Design**: The cutscene resource becomes the single source of truth
+2. **Clean Data Structure**: Consistent format for nodes and connections
+3. **Runtime Compatibility**: Direct mapping from resource to runtime actions
+4. **No Code Generation**: Eliminates complexity of code generation
+5. **Extensibility**: Easy to add new node and action types
+
+## Migration Path
+
+1. **Backward Compatibility**: Support for loading old format resources
+2. **Automatic Conversion**: Resources converted to new format when saved
+3. **Documentation**: Clear migration guide for existing projects
+
+## Next Steps
+
+To implement this plan, the following actions are needed:
+
+1. **Switch to Code Mode**: Implementation requires code modifications
+2. **Create Backup**: Backup existing files before making changes
+3. **Implement CutsceneResource**: Update with new data structure
+4. **Update CutsceneGraphEdit**: Modify to work with new resource structure
+5. **Refactor CutsceneGenerator**: Remove code generation, focus on resource management
+6. **Create Documentation**: Implement the documentation plan
+7. **Implement Tests**: Create test suite based on test plan
+8. **Verify Implementation**: Test with example cutscenes
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+1. Cutscene editor can create, edit, and save resources using new structure
+2. Resources can be loaded and executed by runtime system
+3. No code generation functionality remains
+4. Comprehensive documentation exists
+5. Test suite passes all defined tests
+6. Backward compatibility maintained for existing projects
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+# Cutscene System Test Plan
+
+## Overview
+
+This document outlines the testing approach for the updated cutscene editor system that focuses on resource management.
+
+## Test Categories
+
+### 1. Unit Tests
+
+#### CutsceneResource Tests
+- Test node addition and removal
+- Test connection addition and removal
+- Test unique ID generation
+- Test data validation
+- Test loading from existing resources
+- Test saving to new format
+
+#### CutsceneGenerator Tests
+- Test resource to action conversion
+- Test action creation from nodes
+- Test parallel group handling
+- Test error handling for malformed resources
+
+#### CutsceneGraphEdit Tests
+- Test loading resources into editor
+- Test saving resources from editor
+- Test node creation and deletion
+- Test connection creation and deletion
+
+### 2. Integration Tests
+
+#### Editor to Runtime Flow
+- Create cutscene in editor
+- Save resource
+- Load resource in runtime
+- Execute cutscene successfully
+
+#### Backward Compatibility
+- Load old format resources
+- Convert to new format
+- Execute successfully
+
+### 3. Functional Tests
+
+#### Node Types
+- Entry node creation and behavior
+- Exit node creation and behavior
+- Move action node creation and parameter handling
+- Dialogue action node creation and parameter handling
+- Animation action node creation and parameter handling
+- Turn action node creation and parameter handling
+- Wait action node creation and parameter handling
+- Parallel group node creation and behavior
+
+#### Connection Logic
+- Sequential connection flow
+- Parallel connection flow
+- Connection validation
+- Cycle detection
+
+## Test Implementation
+
+### 1. Unit Test Structure
+
+```gdscript
+# Example unit test for CutsceneResource
+func test_add_node():
+    var resource = CutsceneResource.new()
+    var node_data = {
+        "id": "test_node_1",
+        "type": "move",
+        "position": {"x": 100, "y": 150},
+        "parameters": {
+            "character": "player",
+            "target_x": 200,
+            "target_y": 300,
+            "speed": 100
+        }
+    }
+    
+    resource.add_node(node_data)
+    assert(resource.nodes.size() == 1)
+    assert(resource.nodes[0]["id"] == "test_node_1")
+```
+
+### 2. Integration Test Structure
+
+```gdscript
+# Example integration test
+func test_editor_to_runtime_flow():
+    # Create cutscene in "editor"
+    var graph_edit = CutsceneGraphEdit.new()
+    var node = graph_edit.add_node("move", Vector2(100, 150))
+    node.node_id = "move_1"
+    node.set_parameter("character", "player")
+    node.set_parameter("target_x", 200)
+    node.set_parameter("target_y", 300)
+    node.set_parameter("speed", 100)
+    
+    # Save resource
+    var resource = graph_edit.save_to_cutscene()
+    
+    # Load in "runtime"
+    var generator = CutsceneGenerator.new()
+    var cutscene_manager = generator.generate_cutscene(resource)
+    
+    # Verify actions were created correctly
+    assert(cutscene_manager.sequential_actions.size() == 1)
+    assert(cutscene_manager.sequential_actions[0] is MoveAction)
+```
+
+## Test Scenarios
+
+### Basic Flow Test
+1. Create a simple cutscene with entry → move → exit
+2. Save the resource
+3. Load and execute the cutscene
+4. Verify all actions execute correctly
+
+### Parallel Execution Test
+1. Create a cutscene with entry → parallel group → exit
+2. Add multiple actions to the parallel group
+3. Save the resource
+4. Load and execute the cutscene
+5. Verify all parallel actions execute correctly
+
+### Complex Flow Test
+1. Create a complex cutscene with multiple branches
+2. Include sequential and parallel actions
+3. Save the resource
+4. Load and execute the cutscene
+5. Verify execution order is correct
+
+### Parameter Validation Test
+1. Create nodes with various parameter types
+2. Verify parameters are stored correctly
+3. Verify parameters are passed to actions correctly
+
+### Error Handling Test
+1. Create malformed resources
+2. Verify appropriate error handling
+3. Verify graceful failure modes
+
+## Test Data
+
+### Sample Cutscene Resources
+
+#### Simple Move Cutscene
+```json
+{
+  "version": "2.0",
+  "metadata": {
+    "created": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
+    "modified": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "nodes": [
+    {
+      "id": "entry_1",
+      "type": "entry",
+      "position": {"x": 100, "y": 100},
+      "parameters": {}
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "move_1",
+      "type": "move",
+      "position": {"x": 250, "y": 100},
+      "parameters": {
+        "character": "player",
+        "target_x": 300,
+        "target_y": 200,
+        "speed": 100
+      }
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "exit_1",
+      "type": "exit",
+      "position": {"x": 400, "y": 100},
+      "parameters": {}
+    }
+  ],
+  "connections": [
+    {
+      "id": "conn_1",
+      "from_node": "entry_1",
+      "from_port": 0,
+      "to_node": "move_1",
+      "to_port": 0
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "conn_2",
+      "from_node": "move_1",
+      "from_port": 0,
+      "to_node": "exit_1",
+      "to_port": 0
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Unit Tests
+1. Create test framework
+2. Implement CutsceneResource tests
+3. Implement CutsceneGenerator tests
+4. Implement CutsceneGraphEdit tests
+
+### Phase 2: Integration Tests
+1. Implement editor to runtime flow tests
+2. Implement backward compatibility tests
+
+### Phase 3: Functional Tests
+1. Implement node type tests
+2. Implement connection logic tests
+3. Implement complex scenario tests
+
+### Phase 4: Validation
+1. Run all tests
+2. Fix any issues
+3. Verify coverage
+4. Document results
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+1. All unit tests pass
+2. All integration tests pass
+3. All functional tests pass
+4. Backward compatibility maintained
+5. Performance acceptable
+6. No critical bugs found
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