https://naninovel.com/guide/adventure-creator.html#setup)

getValue and #set are for AC variables only. So they need to be set up in AC first, I don't recommend having a corresponding variable in ink, otherwise they may end up as different values.

Also once I get the variable set up, do I need to set the value within ink before I can use it (using the #set tag)? Can I just use it like a regular ink variable, or is there a specific way I need to

https://naninovel.com/guide/adventure-creator.html#setup