Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an to read?

No. You can read most visible stories and follow ordinary choices while signed out. g in is required for personal features such as likes, comments, following, notifications, Story Map reading markers, and choosing whether chapter choices show their authors or branch depth. The Customize choices control remains visible while you are signed out and asks you to . Adding a favorite or bookmark specifically requires the signed-in to be fully active.

What is the difference between Customizable and Game Mode?

A Customizable story lets you choose reader details that appear in its text. A Game Mode story re story progress and can make choices depend on saved values or items. A story can use either feature or both.

How do I save my place?

Use the bookmark icon below the chapter choices. A bookmark returns to that exact chapter. Use the star icon when you want to save the whole story in Favorite Stories.

Adding a new favorite or bookmark requires a fully active . While your is waiting for email confirmation or review, you can remove one saved earlier but cannot add another one.

Why is a chapter choice unavailable or missing?

In an active game, a choice may require a value, item, or earlier decision. Check Game state, try another path, use Back to restore a recent state, or reset the game. The author can choose whether inaccessible choices appear disabled or remain hidden.

How do I return to the beginning?

Choose Start Over below the chapter choices. In an active game, this resets the game's values as well as returning to the first chapter.

How do I find a particular story or author?

Enter a few distinctive words in the header search. On the results page, switch between Stories and Authors. After you sign in with a fully active , Chapters is available too. It remains unavailable while the is limited, even if its email is already confirmed. Use filters or sorting to narrow the list.

I forgot my . What should I do?

Choose ? on the page. Enter the email address connected to the , then follow the reset link sent by CHYOA.

My is not confirmed. What should I do?

Open the email-confirmation page and choose Send confirmation link. Check the displayed email address and your spam or junk folder. You can resend the message or update the address from that page.

How do I change my name, , or email address?

Open the profile menu and choose General Settings. Each item has its own Edit control. names can be changed once every 30 days; and email changes require your current .

How do I delete my ?

Open General Settings, find deletion, and choose Delete . Confirm with your name and . Deletion is permanent, including private copies under Recovered content. Stories and chapters you published remain on CHYOA without being attached to the deleted .

How do I report a chapter, a Game Mode error, or a ?

For a possible rule or safety problem in a chapter, open Chapter actions and choose Report chapter. If an active Game Mode story behaves incorrectly, choose Report game mode error instead. Sending that report requires your permission to share a copy of the current Save Game with the story's Owner and Editors so they can investigate it.

For conduct connected to an , open the additional-actions menu on the 's profile and choose Report . Include a clear description of the problem.

Where should I report a technical problem or suggest a feature?

Use Site on the CHYOA Forum for site-wide technical problems and general . A problem with one active Game Mode story belongs in Report game mode error instead. Use the forum's Suggestions area for feature ideas. Search for an existing discussion first.

How do I start writing?

Choose New Story from the profile menu to create your own story. To continue a story that accepts contributions, choose Add a new chapter at the end of a chapter. Read the Content Rules and the Writing and Publishing section before submitting work.

Where can I ask a question not answered here?

Use the page for the appropriate route, or ask a general writing question in Authors' Hangout.