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Orbit: Digital Storytelling – Intro to Ren’Py

November 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Our next Digital Storytelling Orbit group meeting with feature an introduction to the Ren’Py visual novel engine (https://www.renpy.org/).

TVGS co-founder Jamey Stevenson will be providing a lesson to help you get started with making your own visual novel using Ren’Py, and demonstrating how to implement a few special features like point-and-click interfaces and animations.

NOTE: Due to the current circumstances, this is an online-only event. We are hosting it on our Discord server, which you can join using this link: discordapp.com/invite/mrTDyau

For more information about how to join the TVGS Discord, visit techvalleygamespace.com/discord.

ABOUT ORBIT: DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Do you like to write? Do you like story based games?

If you are new to game development you can learn how to create interactive stories using Ren’py, Twine, or other game engines! We will also discuss other aspects of writing, game design, and interactive fiction.

The Digital Storytelling Orbit group meets at 1pm every first Saturday of the month in the #general-voice channel of the Tech Valley Game Space Discord. These group meetups provide opportunities for participants to share information, discuss projects, ask questions, and obtain guidance from experienced mentors.

ABOUT ORBIT

Orbit is a community-driven mentorship program designed to provide greater opportunities for learning and collaboration at Tech Valley Game Space than ever before!

The goal of Orbit is to bring current and aspiring game makers together based around mutual interests, and provide a consistent environment for sustained skill development, personal growth, and community building.

Orbit groups are run as informal, drop-in sessions. However, we do ask that you sign up in advance and read the age guidelines for each group before participating. To sign up, visit techvalleygamespace.com/orbit.

Details

Date:
November 5, 2022
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Website:
https://www.meetup.com/techvalleygamespace/events/289151158

Venue

Online event