Fast start
Download the archive, copy the files into game/, and test the game right away.
For visual novels
Translate Ren'Py visual novels to Russian
NovaTextVN is designed for the common visual-novel workflow: you want to start reading a Ren'Py story in Russian quickly, without building a tool first.
Why this fits visual novels
The product works best when dialogue, story scenes, and the usual Ren'Py interface are the main focus of the game.
Read while playing
Translation happens during gameplay, so there is no mandatory external preparation stage.
Clear first check
If the first scene reads well after F10, the Base workflow is already doing its job.
Typical launch flow
1. Download the public release
Use the official novatextvn_dropin.zip asset from GitHub Releases.
2. Install into game/
Place the two NovaTextVN files into the specific Ren'Py visual novel.
3. Enable translation with F10
Check the scene, dialogue flow, and basic UI behavior.
Keep in mind
- Standard Ren'Py projects are usually the safest first-install scenario.
- Heavily customized games should be checked against the compatibility page first.
- Base is for the first test; PRO is for more control and steadier long-session results.