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title: Source Required State
category: Story Assets
tags: assets, dependencies, state, fields
contextKey: storyAssets.dependencies.sourceRequiredState
micro: Choose the state the source asset must reach first.
quickTitle: Source required state
quickSummary: Source Required State is the condition the source asset must be in before the dependency matters.
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# Source Required State

Choose the state the source asset must be in before the dependency matters. This keeps the dependency tied to a specific story condition rather than only to the asset's existence.

For example, a letter may need to be opened before it can reveal a clue.