Great Animation in Ren'py games?

A place to discuss things that aren't specific to any one creator or game.
Forum rules
Ren'Py specific questions should be posted in the Ren'Py Questions and Annoucements forum, not here.
Post Reply
Message
Author
Mistik
Regular
Posts: 86
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:35 pm
Contact:
Contact Mistik

Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#1 Post by Mistik »

I'm making my next game with a professional 2D/3D animator. It's a visual novel, so I of course want to use Ren'py.

What are great examples of Ren'py games that use animation?

Tutorials and renpy games that push animation are also welcome.
Top
User avatar
netravelr
Miko-Class Veteran
Posts: 504
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:31 am
Completed: Culina: Hands in the Kitchen, Culina: The Spirit of Cooking, Saving Zoey
Projects: Love at the Laundromat
Organization: Lakeview Interactive
Deviantart: netravelr
Location: USA
Contact:
Contact netravelr

Re: Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#2 Post by netravelr »

At one point there was a Flash to Ren'Py converter that was created that would let you use flash animations in Ren'Py, but that's about it and it's been awhile since I've seen any posts about it (you can search easy enough). I'm not really sure of really great animation, but Katawa Shoujo does some impressive stuff, but they're mostly just playing movie files. In terms of getting to learn more about doing animations, I would check out the ATL reference in the Ren'Py documentation.

Good luck!
Image
Technical Designer/Programmer
Game Design Portfolio - Project updates on my Twitter
Experienced in: C/C++/C#, Python, Unreal, Unity, and Flash
_________________
"Space can be very lonely. The greatest adventure is having someone share it with you."
Top
User avatar
Taleweaver
Writing Maniac
Posts: 3428
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 8:51 am
Completed: Metropolitan Blues, The Loyal Kinsman, Daemonophilia, The Dreaming, The Thirteenth Year, Adrift, Bionic Heart 2, Secrets of the Wolf, The Photographer
Projects: The Pilgrim's Path, Elspeth's Garden, Secret Adventure Game!
Organization: Tall Tales Productions
Location: Germany
Contact:
Contact Taleweaver

Re: Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#3 Post by Taleweaver »

The Katawa Shoujo intro and inbetween animations come to mind.
Scriptwriter and producer of Metropolitan Blues
Creator of The Loyal Kinsman
Scriptwriter and director of Daemonophilia
Scriptwriter and director of The Dreaming
Scriptwriter of Zenith Chronicles
Scriptwriter and director of The Thirteenth Year
Scriptwriter and director of Romance is Dead
Scriptwriter and producer of Adrift
More about me in my blog
"Adrift - Like Ever17, but without the Deus Ex Machina" - HigurashiKira
Top
User avatar
papillon
Arbiter of the Internets
Posts: 4107
Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2003 4:37 am
Completed: lots; see website!
Projects: something mysterious involving yuri, usually
Organization: Hanako Games
Tumblr: hanakogames
Contact:
Contact papillon

Re: Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#4 Post by papillon »

Wasn't there a bible-themed game at some point that was notable for renpy animations?
Top
User avatar
Taleweaver
Writing Maniac
Posts: 3428
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 8:51 am
Completed: Metropolitan Blues, The Loyal Kinsman, Daemonophilia, The Dreaming, The Thirteenth Year, Adrift, Bionic Heart 2, Secrets of the Wolf, The Photographer
Projects: The Pilgrim's Path, Elspeth's Garden, Secret Adventure Game!
Organization: Tall Tales Productions
Location: Germany
Contact:
Contact Taleweaver

Re: Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#5 Post by Taleweaver »

papillon wrote:Wasn't there a bible-themed game at some point that was notable for renpy animations?
Rejoice!!! (That was the name of the game.)
Scriptwriter and producer of Metropolitan Blues
Creator of The Loyal Kinsman
Scriptwriter and director of Daemonophilia
Scriptwriter and director of The Dreaming
Scriptwriter of Zenith Chronicles
Scriptwriter and director of The Thirteenth Year
Scriptwriter and director of Romance is Dead
Scriptwriter and producer of Adrift
More about me in my blog
"Adrift - Like Ever17, but without the Deus Ex Machina" - HigurashiKira
Top
Kinsman
Regular
Posts: 130
Joined: Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:07 pm
Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada
Contact:
Contact Kinsman

Re: Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#6 Post by Kinsman »

netravelr wrote:At one point there was a Flash to Ren'Py converter that was created that would let you use flash animations in Ren'Py, but that's about it and it's been awhile since I've seen any posts about it (you can search easy enough).
Check my .sig for the link :)
Flash To Ren'Py Exporter
See the Cookbook thread
Top
The Yank
Newbie
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:26 am
Contact:
Contact The Yank

Re: Great Animation in Ren'py games?

#7 Post by The Yank »

I personally am using flash for some scenes in my game. It's a very versatile tool, but if you want to make the really hardcore anime-like animations, other programs are probably better.
Most ren'py games I've seen just use the default system provided, as its faster and easier.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Creator Discussion”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users