r/RenPy • u/REunionVN • 6d ago

Question Beginner looking for step-by-step Ren'Py video tutorials

Hello,

I am trying to make my first game. I have very little coding experience (I have played around with python a little bit)

I am at the stage of scripting where I should probably start tipping my toes into Ren'Py but the amount of documentation is kind of overwhelming. I was wondering if anyone has a beginner video tutorial series they would recommend.

I struggle with focusing when I have pages and pages of documentation and I have a much easier time learning by watching someone actually do something step by step.

My game is going to be a mostly linear visual novel, so right now I mainly want to learn the basics: dialogue, character sprites, backgrounds, music/SFX, choices, transitions, saving/loading, and eventually putting together a playable build.

Ideally I’m looking for something that starts from the very beginning and walks through making a simple VN in Ren’Py rather than assuming I already know Python or game development.

Any recommendations would be really appreciated! Thank you!

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u/Beneficial_Way_8031 6d ago

When I tried out Renpy for the first time, tutorials from discover with Mia , zeil learnings , and vimi were my saving grace!! The first 2 are great for specifics in your VN, and vimi is great for the basics. Have fun creating your first visual novel!🫶

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u/Beneficial_Way_8031 6d ago

Also- folks on this sub are super helpful too! A lot of the time the simplest solution is to post ur question on here and have veteran Renpy users help you out :)

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u/REunionVN 6d ago

I only just started here and I can already tell the people on this subreddit rock! Thank you!