VisualNovelCreator

Welcome to the GitHub repository for VisualNovelCreator! This repository contains the source code and necessary assets to create and play your own visual novels using the Unreal Engine. Our project offers a user-friendly toolset for crafting immersive and captivating visual novel experiences.

Table of Contents

• About the Project
• System Requirements
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

About the Project

VisualNovelCreator is a toolkit for creating visual novels with the power of the Unreal Engine. It provides a set of user-friendly tools and features to help you design unique visual novel experiences, including character and background customization, branching dialogue, and interactive choices.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10, macOS 10.14 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 or higher)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 or better
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280 or better
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 1 GB available space

Installation

1. Ensure you have the Epic Games Launcher and Unreal Engine 5.1.1 installed.
2. Clone this repository or download it as a ZIP archive.
3. Extract the ZIP archive (if downloaded) to a folder of your choice.
4. Open the project in the Epic Games Launcher by clicking on "Browse" and selecting the folder containing the .uproject file.

Usage

1. Open the project in the Unreal Engine and wait for all necessary files to load.
2. Navigate to the Game/Core/Systems/Dialogue folder and open the DataTabels level.
3. Use the in-editor tools and panels to design your visual novel's scenes, characters, and dialogue.
4. Save your progress and export your visual novel for others to enjoy.

Contributing

We welcome anyone who wants to contribute to the development of VisualNovelCreator. Please read our CONTRIBUTING.md for information on submitting pull requests and reporting issues.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us:

• Developer: Sven Maibaum - svenmaibaum21@gmail.com
• Project Link: https://github.com/maystudios/SchoolGame

We hope you enjoy creating and sharing visual novels with VisualNovelCreator!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I add a new character to my visual novel?

1. Open the project in the Unreal Engine.
2. Navigate to the VisualNovelCreator folder and open the Characters folder.
3. Right-click in the Content Browser, and select Create Basic Asset > Blueprint Class.
4. Choose Character as the parent class and name your new character blueprint.
5. Double-click on the newly created blueprint to open it.
6. Customize your character by adding components, such as meshes, materials, and animations.
7. Save your character blueprint and use it in your visual novel scenes.

How do I create branching dialogue?

1. Open the VisualNovelEditor level in the Unreal Engine.
2. In the Dialogue Editor panel, create a new dialogue node.
3. Add a choice node to the dialogue and connect it to the parent dialogue node.
4. Create additional dialogue nodes for each branch and connect them to the choice node.
5. Configure the text and conditions for each branch in the node properties.
6. Save your changes and test the branching dialogue in your visual novel.

How do I report a bug?

To report a bug, please create an issue in this repository and describe the error in as much detail as possible. Provide information about your operating system, Unreal Engine version, and steps to reproduce the error.

How can I contribute to the project's development?

You can contribute to the project's development by viewing issues marked with "help wanted" or "good first issue." You can also suggest new features or comment on existing issues.

Credits

This project was created using the following resources:

• Unreal Engine 5
• Epic Games Launcher
• Free Sound Effects
• Creative Commons Images

A special thanks to all contributors who helped bring this project to life.

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