# Change Backstory at runtime in unreal engine **URL:** \ **Category:** Unreal Engine Plugin\ **Tags:** question, unreal-engine\ **Created:** [October 30, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.convai.com/t/change-backstory-at-runtime-in-unreal-engine/872 "2023-10-30T14:27:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
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**Original Discord Post by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 14:27:00** is there a way to update the back story and state of mind during runtime in unreal engine without having to manually do it in the site ? ---
**Author:** ![K3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.convai.com/k3/32/2611_2.png) [@K3](https://forum.convai.com/u/K3)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.convai.com/t/change-backstory-at-runtime-in-unreal-engine/872/2 "2023-10-30T14:29:29Z")
**Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 14:29:29** Hello \<@427838330068008961\>, Welcome to Convai Community! ---
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**Replying to k3kalinix’s Message** > **Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 14:29:29** > Hello \<@427838330068008961\>, Welcome to Convai Community! **Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 14:29:46** thank you! ---
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**Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 14:29:49** Let me tag our Unreal Engine Team. ---
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**Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 14:29:52** \<@&1163218672580575372\> ---
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**Replying to k3kalinix’s Message** > **Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 14:29:49** > Let me tag our Unreal Engine Team. **Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 14:30:16** i really appreciate it. ---
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**Reply by freezfast | 2023-10-30 15:27:04** Hi, you can change the backstory and other properties by using the `Update Character` function, you can find all the related info in the following documentation > **[Utility Functions | Documentation](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/unreal-engine/blueprints-reference/utility-functions#update-character)** > > Utility Functions - Blueprint Reference for Convai Unreal Engine integration. **Images:** ![spaces2FEtUJA212Zc1S9ACc8T4l2Fuploads2FCxrhfgqTl4lb7wTdVeKD2Fimage.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/convai/original/2X/3/33cc52c68c5761dda93a98ff0bf41e38878e20eb.png) **Embedded Content:** **Utility Functions** Link: [Utility Functions | Documentation](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/unreal-engine/blueprints-reference/utility-functions) ![Thumbnail](https://app.gitbook.com/share/space/thumbnail/EtUJA212Zc1S9ACc8T4l/page/m53yMqshMEGpg13wIQql.png?color=%230B6049&logo=&theme=default) ---
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**Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 15:29:52** \<@427838330068008961\> ---
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**Replying to freezfast’s Message** > **Reply by freezfast | 2023-10-30 15:27:04** > Hi, you can change the backstory and other properties by using the `Update Character` function, you can find all the related info in the following documentation > [Utility Functions | Documentation](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/plugins-and-integrations/unreal-engine/blueprints-reference/utility-functions#update-character) **Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 15:39:15** Oh thank you, this will be extremely helpful, I’ve scattered the documentation but I guess I was blind XD ---
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**Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 15:40:16** I don’t need to call any update function after that right? Like when I change backstory in the site I’ll have to click update. But when using update character node, I won’t need to call an update function it’ll just do it automatically? ---
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**Reply by freezfast | 2023-10-30 15:42:01** Yes, it will update automatically ---
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**Replying to freezfast’s Message** > **Reply by freezfast | 2023-10-30 15:42:01** > Yes, it will update automatically **Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 15:42:25** This is perfect. I can’t thank you enough. ---
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**Reply by k3kalinix | 2023-10-30 15:43:59** We are happy if your issue is resolved. If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. We would also love to see your review and comments on our Unreal Engine page. [https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/convai](https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/convai) **Embedded Content:** **AI for NPC, MetaHuman - Dialog, actions and general intelligence - …** Convai powers NPCs with human-like intelligence. Link: [https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/convai](https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/convai) ![Thumbnail](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/convai/original/1X/d4942b69290dd814bc51186dd2480457996701bf.png) ---
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**Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 15:44:49** I really appreciate it. ---
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**Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 18:33:02** \<@365628745886859267\> is there a way to control state of mind in the engine? I’ve set up a character that get’s angry if she doesn’t get what she wants. it works in the side but in the engine she’s passive ---
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**Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 18:33:16** conversation in the site **Images:** ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/convai/original/2X/6/6862e26834b8a4f353582712f46dc4ff0cc3b4ce.png) ---
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**Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 18:33:36** conversation in the engine **Images:** ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/convai/original/2X/f/f299ed184d4ae926817870028161a3771a8737d2.png) ---
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**Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 18:58:06** i also keep on getting this crash when i attempt to to speak to an NPC **Images:** ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/convai/original/2X/3/3b490f260350b847f21f94eea4d7a1e7705f2fda.png) ---
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**Reply by freezfast | 2023-10-30 18:58:44** Could you post the whole logs please? ---
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**Replying to freezfast’s Message** > **Reply by freezfast | 2023-10-30 18:58:44** > Could you post the whole logs please? **Reply by kozake77 | 2023-10-30 19:00:21** sorry i totally forgot to copy it, I’ll send it over if it happens again. or is there a way i can find it somehwere ? [Next page](https://forum.convai.com/t/change-backstory-at-runtime-in-unreal-engine/872.md?page=2)