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")