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How to make a visual novel

8/3/2015

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It's been a few weeks since last update haha- To be honest I didn't know what to write because there isn't anything exciting to tell. In the end I thought to post something useful: "How to make a visual novel?" I often get this question and actually it is easy and hard at the same time.
I'm using Renpy, and it really is an useful platform. You can costumize everything, although you do need some knowledge of programming. To let you know, I had zero experience with making games and even didn't know how to draw properly, let's talk about this part later, so here are a few tutorials that I used. I'm dropping these links incase anyone is interested to make a visual novel as well!
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Renpy guide

How to start ? - Quick start guide


How to costumize menus? - General GUI tutorial


Costum textbox - Textbox tutorial


CG gallery code - Guideline 1 - Guideline 2 - Guideline 3 - Guideline 4 


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There are various tutorials for CG gallery, it's like one of the hardest topics out here.  Thanks to these guidelines I managed to create a costum code. If you are still struggling or have questions, check out the forum.

I forgot to mention why there is a lack of updates lol. Currently we've only got 1 composer left who is Wytesong. Junshiro is going back to her hometown where aren't studios available. However, she has done a great contribution with 6 soundtracks. Because Nyanfood is no longer working with us, the trailer music is left to Wytesong. He had to start from scratch, the reason it's taking longer than planned. 

I, on the other hand, am working on the CG artworks. 17/30 are completed, less than half to go!
After this I can finally import everything in the game and program the whole bunch together xD
Also I'm slowly starting to learn Adobe After Effects and Flash to make the trailer. 
What I expected: Make a trailer in 1 day
Reality: Learn the program in a few days with struggle
               Make the trailer in 3 days or more.

Please be patient with us, the workload is a lot for 2 people. I can't calculate the dates when things are completed, still waiting for wytesong lol. Thank you for the support so far! Have a exciting picture of Roya as reward.
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This week we've got more fanarts of our cast. Check out these awesome artists as well!
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Top left: Sachiro and OC by morning-stardust
Top right: Heroine by parrareru
Bottom left: Heroine by silverblossoms

Thank you for these wonderful artworks!
You can view them in the fanart gallery as well,
which I still need to sort out hahaha....
-Hides from embarrassment- 
ヽ( ̄д ̄;)ノ=3=3=3
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shy german girl
8/3/2015 08:21:36 am

*pops out* (/*w*)/ There it is! Update!!! ♥
programming sounds really difficult ^^"
I hope you two are doing okay with your work... Good luck! (/*w*)/
Roya kinda reminds me of Ren from UtaPri êwê But I like it x3 ♥
More awesome fanart *o*

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Pinlin
8/3/2015 08:52:56 am

Omg how did you get here so early... It's like you're online 24/7!

For someone who didn't even know what programming was a few years ago, it is indeed difficult XD I've got through the most difficult parts like costumize all interfaces, so the rest will be easy.

Lol, I think Roya and Ren share a bit of the same personality. Hmm their names even start with the same letter omg. Such a coincidence.

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shy german girl
8/3/2015 09:03:34 am

It´s not early o.o in germany it´s 1:03 am right now ;P okay it´s early (/w\) I´m sorry
I´m watching an anime right now... so it´s okay XD ^w^

Buriburi
8/3/2015 09:17:11 am

Yay! New post owo

Ahhh good job! You are doing great process//pats
I wish, again, whytesong all good and luck, still cheering him on! Gogo, Wytesong, gogo!


Stay careful with your hand! No straining to much!
Thought also about the possibility that its because of the art programm? (might sound stupid but) at least in my case its that sai is all fine but once i start drawing in csp my hand hurt a lot after a short time.

And thank you for the reward! owo)b

Also, just small thing, when you are finished with the game one day maybe update the lemmapost as well as "final" version. Though you linked this page it would be a shame if people miss it xd//slapped

Have a nice day/night! ~

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Pinlin
8/4/2015 07:37:08 am

Yes, everyone is waiting for wytesong -hopes he reads this heuhue-
Jkjk, he has a music-block right now which is... pretty funny. Normally he spams me with new concepts, literaly too much that in the end I only use 5% of them. Now I need him, he's so quiet LOL.

It is possible but I tried to keep my screen locked as much as possible. Like I barely zoom in-out (got a 2nd window to look at instead) or move around. Also I made shortcuts for every button so I both hands instead dumping all burden on one. Guess my hand and arm are just weak TwT;

Yes, I was planning to post an update on LSF when the trailer is done. It's been almost a year since I posted an update there, I wonder if people have forgotten me lol.

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Mia
8/4/2015 03:01:15 pm

No one has forgotten you on LSF, just the other day (july 31) some people posted comments about your art for the game.

Mimimi
8/4/2015 07:32:54 am

Take your time! The progress you are making with such a small team is amazing, so don't feel bad <3

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Pinlin
8/4/2015 07:38:41 am

Thank you so much for the support whaa~
Even though there's only two of us left, our motivation is higher than ever!

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Same person who stalks you on DA
8/4/2015 07:12:25 pm

Loving my reward.
*nosebleeds.

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Lyslez
8/13/2015 03:16:51 am

( First sorry if my english is bad uwu' )
I just discover your game on Lemma Soft and omg I can't wait for it to be released! *^*
It looks pretty cool and the art is beautiful.
Take your time and good luck for the continuation! :3

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