# Conditions

Conditions check state machine states and can be used in Branch nodes, Conditions nodes, or any Game Creator 2 Condition context.

## Runner Conditions

Check states on specific State Machine Runner instances.

| Condition                                                                                          | Description                                              |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Node Is Running**](/game-creator-2/state-machine-2/visual-scripting/conditions/node-running.md) | Returns true if a node is executing on the target runner |
| [**Node Is Enabled**](/game-creator-2/state-machine-2/visual-scripting/conditions/node-enabled.md) | Returns true if a node is enabled on the target runner   |

## Asset Conditions

Check states on State Machine Assets directly, affecting all runners using that asset.

| Condition                                                                                            | Description                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| [**Node Is Running**](/game-creator-2/state-machine-2/visual-scripting/conditions/node-running-1.md) | Returns true if a node is running on the asset |
| [**Node Is Enabled**](/game-creator-2/state-machine-2/visual-scripting/conditions/node-enabled-1.md) | Returns true if a node is enabled on the asset |

## Usage Example

```
Branch Node:
├─ Condition: "State Machine Runner Node Is Running"
│   ├─ Target: Self
│   └─ Node: "PatrolNode"
├─ True → Actions: Start Alert Behavior
└─ False → Actions: Continue Current State
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Use Runner conditions for per-instance checks (e.g., "is this specific enemy patrolling?"). Use Asset conditions for global checks (e.g., "is the game paused?").
{% endhint %}


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