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scripts/base_character.gd

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+extends Node2D
+
+# Base character class that can display dialogue
+# This extends Node2D to be compatible with Godot's scene system
+
+# Reference to the dialogue system
+var dialogue_system: Node = null
+
+# Signals
+signal dialogue_started()
+signal dialogue_completed()
+
+func _ready():
+	# Find and setup dialogue system
+	dialogue_system = get_node_or_null("DialogueSystem")
+	if dialogue_system:
+		dialogue_system.connect("dialogue_started", self._on_dialogue_started)
+		dialogue_system.connect("dialogue_completed", self._on_dialogue_completed)
+	else:
+		print("Warning: No dialogue system found on character")
+
+func trigger_dialogue(text: String, duration: float = 3.0) -> void:
+	"""Public method to trigger dialogue on this character"""
+	if dialogue_system:
+		dialogue_system.trigger_dialogue(text, duration)
+	else:
+		print("Warning: No dialogue system found on character")
+
+func _on_dialogue_started():
+	"""Handle dialogue start signal"""
+	emit_signal("dialogue_started")
+
+func _on_dialogue_completed():
+	"""Handle dialogue completion signal"""
+	emit_signal("dialogue_completed")