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Basic Tutorials:

The Basics of VNS

VNS are written in a plain text file with the .vns extension. Imagine a script filled with descriptions, dialogues, and choices. VNS uses special tags to turn this script into an immersive experience, complete with characters, backgrounds, music, and branching narratives.

Let's dive into the building blocks:

1. The tag party:

Tags are the secret sauce of VNS. They tell the engine what to display.

2. Essential tags:

  • ID: [id]string defines the ID of the script
  • Language: [language]string specifies the language of the script.
  • Section: [section]string specifies the section of all the following dialogues.
  • Background Image: [bgi]string specifies the background image for the current and following dialogues.
  • Background Music: [bgm]string specifies the background music for the current and following dialogues.
  • Show Character(s): [show]*string(s) introduce the character to the current and following dialogues.

3. A glimpse into storytelling:

Imagine this simple scene:

[id]1
[language]English
[section]dialog_example

[bgm]music1.ogg
[bgi]bg1.png
[show]example.png

Example:
- Hellow world!

Restult:

{
    "compiler": {...},
    "dialogues": {
        "dialog_example": {
            "head": {
                "background_image": "bg1.png",
                "background_music": "music1.ogg",
                "character_images": [
                    "example.png"
                ],
                "contents": [
                    "Hellow world!"
                ],
                "narrator": "Example"
            }
        }
    },
    "id": "1",
    "language": "English"
}

See how tags build a scene, introduce characters?

Ready to explore more?

This is just the beginning! Check out the VNS documentation for in-depth details. Remember, practice makes perfect. Start simple, experiment, and most importantly, have fun creating your unique stories!

With dedication and creativity, your journey awaits! Happy storytelling!