v1.1.0 - Version 3, and probably the last
New owners, new update.
Changes:
- basically everything has been updated to use 1.0.0, which i dont recall was ever released. No community asset versions, sorry.
- the mod zip now contains source code, not compiled versions. This is so you can edit things and understand the code better than trying to decompile it or looking at the github repo.
IMPORTANT:
This mod template is not going to be frequently updated. We have other priorities and the MAS team is insanely small nowadays. We'll fix crashes / other issues / but we will not be adding extra features for the time being.
Current Features
- Import save data from DDLC. This will not affect the original game.
- Build Packaging customized for DDLC mods. Distribute cross-platform mods with ease thanks to Ren'Py.
- Mod Installation instructions & guide.
- A short example script that also serves as an introduction to the Mod Template.
- A tutorial on building your first mod, with Monika as your teacher!
- Splash screen on first load. This adheres to Team Salvato's IP Guidelines for creating fan mods of the game.
- Advanced templates for important DDLC scripts for more control over the game, with added comments to help make understanding their function easier.
- Community assets that are ready to be dropped right into your mod.
- Customizable! Use as a starting point for any ideas you wish to create.
Getting Started
Follow these steps to set up the template.
- Download and install the Ren'Py SDK version 6.99.12. (NOTE: The current version of DDLC is not compatible with .rpyc files generated with other versions of the Renpy SDK)
- Download DDLCModTemplate_1.1.0.zip from the links above
- Place the files in the Ren'py working directory (chosen during installation).
- Download the DDLC files (available for free at http://ddlc.moe) & drop the .rpa files from it into the /game directory.
- Launch the project in Ren'Py. It should compile & run.
- Navigate the Ren'Py menu & select "Build Distributions" & select "DDLC Compatible Mod." This will create a cross-platform .ZIP file with files for the mod & installation instructions.