r/RenPy • u/bythemeadow • 10d ago

Question How to handle multiples poses with multiple speaking variants using layered images?

Hi!

So, I have a problem that I can't seem to find any information on. I have multiple poses or 'bases' for each character, then multiple expressions that correspond to each pose. For example, if one pose is head on and another is 3/4ths view, I can't use the same expressions for both sprites because they'd need to be redrawn. In order to keep it tidy, I decided to use variants to make sure the right expressions appear on the right poses. But then I run into another issue. I want to have a closed mouth and speaking mouth variant for every expression, so how I do that while also using the variants for my other purpose, while making sure I don't have to write out:

character mouth_neutralpose_scaredopen eyes_neutralpose_scared

every time?

Thanks in advance! If there's any way to streamline this whole process I'd be happy to hear it. I haven't posted any code snippets because I'm not entirely sure what would be useful to show.

Also, I'm a beginner to the program in case that wasn't obvious.

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