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<p>A community to discuss anything related to the Ren’Py game engine and visual novel development.</p>
<h3>đź’» Engine</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.renpy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ren’Py Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.renpy.org/doc/html/" rel="nofollow">Ren’Py documentation</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>👥 Community</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://discord.gg/6ckxWYm" rel="nofollow">Official Ren’Py Discord</a></li>
<li><a href="https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/" rel="nofollow">Lemma Soft Forums</a></li>
<li><a href="https://discord.gg/devtalk" rel="nofollow">DevTalk Discord</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>🎓 Resources</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://vndev.wiki/" rel="nofollow">VNDev.wiki</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/methanoliver/awesome-renpy" rel="nofollow">Awesome Ren’Py</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feniksdev.com/navigation/" rel="nofollow">Feniks’ Ren’Py Tutorials</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>📜 Rules</h3>
<ul>
<li>Posts need to be in English</li>
<li>Follow the rules of the <a href="https://discuss.tchncs.de/" rel="nofollow">tchncs instance</a></li>
<li>Feel free to show off your current project, but refrain from excessive self-promotion</li>
<li>No generative AI content or discussions</li>
</ul>
<h3>🏷️ Post Tags</h3>
<p>There are no post flairs on Lemmy, so please use these in your post titles:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://discuss.tchncs.de/search?q=%5BGuide%5D&type=All&listingType=All&communityId=592642&page=1&sort=TopAll" rel="nofollow">[Guide]</a> for tutorials and guides</li>
<li><a href="https://discuss.tchncs.de/search?q=%5BQuestion%5D&type=All&listingType=All&communityId=592642&page=1&sort=TopAll" rel="nofollow">[Question]</a> for questions and help requests</li>
<li><a href="https://discuss.tchncs.de/search?q=%5BQuestion+-+Solved%5D&type=All&listingType=All&communityId=592642&page=1&sort=TopAll" rel="nofollow">[Question - Solved]</a> for solved questions</li>
<li><a href="https://discuss.tchncs.de/search?q=%5BShow%5D&type=All&listingType=All&communityId=592642&page=1&sort=TopAll" rel="nofollow">[Show]</a> to show off your projects (games, tools, sprites, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Related Communities</h3>
<p><strong>For Devs</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>!vndev@discuss.tchncs.de</li>
<li>!python@programming.dev</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>For Fans</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>!visualnovels@ani.social</li>
<li>!otomegames@ani.social</li>
</ul>
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[Event] VNDN Speaker Series 2026 (May 16, 2026)
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/58015272
Published: April 7, 2026 14:45
submitted by Berin to renpy2 points | 0 commentshttps://www.visualnovel.dev/speaker-series/cross-posted from: discuss.tchncs.de/post/58015256
This is a brand-new conference by the Visual Novel Development Network, the owners of the DevTalk Discord and…
Uncommon Genres Thriving in Ren'Py
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/56418928
Published: March 12, 2026 02:26
submitted by monica_b1998 to renpy2 points | 0 commentshttps://slicker.me/ren_py/uncommon_genres.htm
[Game Jam] The NaNoRenO 2026 page is up [March 1st 2026 - April 3rd 2026]
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/55080831
Published: February 17, 2026 15:25
submitted by Berin to renpy4 points | 0 commentshttps://itch.io/jam/nanoreno-2026cross-posted from: discuss.tchncs.de/post/55080619
NaNoRenO is an annual non-competitive visual novel game jam, more info on the jam page!
The Make Visual Novel Assets!! Jam 2026 has concluded and there are a bunch of new useful tools!
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/55080010
Published: February 17, 2026 15:06
submitted by Berin to renpy3 points | 0 commentshttps://itch.io/jam/mvna2026/entriescross-posted from: discuss.tchncs.de/post/55080007
Notable entries:
Make Visual Novels! Ren’Py Transition Kit
Immersive Particle VFX for Ren’Py
Voice acting asset pack
…
[New Tool] Main Menu Input by kipx
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/53599872
Published: January 26, 2026 13:44
submitted by Berin to renpy3 points | 0 commentshttps://ryufangirl.itch.io/input-text-on-main-menuA modal input box that appears at the start of the game in the main menu.
Did you know?
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/53464178
Published: January 24, 2026 13:56
submitted by hardpenguin13 to renpy5 points | 0 commentsDid you know?
You can use @SteamDB to quickly see Steam games using a specific game engine.
Like @defold, or @godotengine, or @renpy etc.
The link is: https://steamdb.info/tech/
#gaming #videogames…
Make a APK for your Renpy game on android
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/53210585
Published: January 20, 2026 17:39
submitted by anubis2814 to renpy3 points | 0 commentshttps://youtu.be/tW5IlfaeGWM
[New Tool] Ren'Py Combination Lock Minigame by Dangerous Donut Games
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/52401857
Published: January 8, 2026 09:59
submitted by Berin to renpy2 points | 0 commentshttps://dangerousdonut.itch.io/renpy-combination-lock-minigame“This template provides a fully functional combination padlock puzzle for Ren’Py games.
The system is modular, easy to reskin, and designed to be…
[New Tool] Ren'Py Debugger - First Public Release by AkibaAT
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/51984160
Published: January 1, 2026 23:17
submitted by Berin to renpy2 points | 0 commentshttps://github.com/AkibaAT/renpy/releases/tag/8.6.0.20251231-DAPThis release includes a built-in debug adapter that connects Ren’Py to any DAP-compatible IDE, enabling you to debug your visual novels just…
[New Tool] Ren'Py Dynamic Ambient System v2.00 by Elysium Team
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/49977663
Published: December 1, 2025 14:08
submitted by Berin to renpy3 points | 0 commentshttps://github.com/ElysiumTeamDevelopment/RenPyDynamicAmbient/wikiA flexible dynamic ambient audio management system for Ren’Py 8.4+ that allows playing multiple audio tracks simultaneously with configurable…