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Scene Dependencies

Dependencies explain when one scene must happen before another for logic, causality or continuity.

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Overview

Scene dependencies record order requirements. Use them when one scene needs another moment to happen first, or when moving a scene would break cause and effect.

A hard dependency means the order is essential. A soft dependency means the order is recommended but may be revisable.

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