Ren'Py Tom

I've updated the Ren'Py 8.5.3 prerelease to version 8.5.3.26051007. It's very close to being finished, I think. Check it out at: renpy.org/release/8.5.3

@shirasu15th_o > What Are Visual Novel Game Creation Tools Made Of? Blood, Sweat, Toil, and Tears. Ren'Py actually is a mix of languages - most is Python, but there's also a lot of C, C++, and Cython, and then GLSL shaders. A lot of Ren'Py is also written in Ren'Py itself.

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@MAXLEE7923 Video decoding is accelerated on the web, but trying to do it elsewhere is asking for problems. Ren'Py tries to preload on the web as well.

@renpytom Hello, author. Do you have any plans to support hardware-accelerated video decoding in the future? Are there any plans for preloading video and audio? And do you plan to separate the data package from the main program? thanks

I've made a prerelease of Ren'Py 8.5.3, a fix release for Ren'Py 8.5. This largely consists of fixes, but this release also includes a few minor features. Downloads of 8.5.3 can be found at: renpy.org/release/8.5.3 1/2

@WinterwolvesG @rczdev Even that. It still scans files, from what I understand. macOS and Linux are also better at I/O than windows, in general, but AV doesn't help.

@renpytom @rczdev you mean windows defender? I did the test with no antivirus active aside from that But it's also faster for shift+R for example and other tasks

thinking about using the macmini as main development computer, it's much faster than my other two minipc (Intel and Ryzen CPUs), despite having less RAM and SSD space. Building a big RPG in Ren'Py took 45s less on the macmini which is impressive over 3-4 min total time #indiedev

@WinterwolvesG @rczdev There's a good chance it's the lack of antivirus, which has to scan files as Ren'Py writes them.

@rczdev yeah I'm not sure if it's only the CPU or even the faster SSD speed but anyway, it's faster

I have enough expressions of artist interest for the current batch of commissions. I'll reply soon to those who met the criteria, and thank you to everyone who messaged me.

I'm flexible on topic so long as Eileen is involved somehow, and like to show off styles/topics artists are good at.

I'm looking for more artists to create postcards for the Ren'Py Patreon. If you're interested check out the terms at: renpy.org/artcard.html If you're interested, please DM me with your understanding of the terms and what you could draw.

@ShinobuKocho696 I'm very happy to have alternate styles, as long as she's recognizably the same character.

@renpytom Ren'Py literally shaped so many people's entry into game dev, so getting to contribute art to its community is already a vibe, Are you open to artists who bring their own unique style to Eileen or do you prefer something that stays closer to her existing reference look?

@SCShipyards My vague recollection is that it allowed animators skilled in martial combat to transfer their skills to the science fiction area.

I'd wager it's entirely historical precedent, based off the wars the related countries were involved in. TL;DR: samurai vs. trench warfare.

@yaniswatching What is the error you're getting?

I actually tried exporting the files and researched about it. Turns out, Ren'py needs an extension specifically for Android, which shows an error whenever I try to install it. I would love to release it as an apk, but unfortunately. I'm unable to do so.

A full list of changes to Ren'Py can be found at: renpy.org/dev-doc/html/c… A list of changes that may require you to update your game can be found at: renpy.org/dev-doc/html/i… 2/2

@BambooCalc @VeritasNovem999 Make a visual novel engine they say. Cute anime waifus they say... they don't tell you about all the matrix math.

@renpytom @VeritasNovem999 Unironically, I am excited about this new fix. I think I'm running into the same issue

Just dealt with an issue that's been irking me (and Ren'Py) since it was reported in February. The sort where you know something is going wrong, but have no idea what to change to fix it... until you do. Hell of a feeling to see the fix after all this time. 1/2

@VeritasNovem999 No, an effect forced a render to texture, and it was rendered at the natural (but low) resolution, then scaled up.

@renpytom Was it forcing image compression?

@SpaceBasedFox @SofaMods That goes hard.

The administrator of the Mammal Alliance Space Institute once commanded a nuclear ICBM missile wing and ordered a strike based off a false alarm, which was only stopped by one of his subordinates. His motivation for spreading animalkind beyond one planet isn't just to atone for that mistake, but also out of an understanding of how fragile life is on Earth

Share a piece of your setting or characters' lore