The Glitch Smith

[Early Access] 🌸Visual Novel Maker v1.0.0: Official Release! (Patreon)

Published:

2026-04-06 18:20:48

Edited:

2026-04-07 11:14:29

Imported:

2026-04

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Early Access Exclusive: This release is currently available only to Early Access patrons.

Visual Novel Maker turns your Foundry VTT session into a full visual novel experience. Write branching dialogues with a node editor, trigger them from the map with a single key press, and run live VN sessions with your players in real time.

🚀 Key Features

🎬 Node-Based Dialogue Editor

Drag-and-drop node graph for writing branching conversations and choices.

Attach BGM, SFX, camera effects, character entrances, and more to any dialogue line.

Conditional branching with flags — gate choices based on player decisions or GM-set variables.

🔍 Exploration Scene Editor

Draw interactive regions directly on a background image to create point-and-click investigation scenes. No map setup needed — just a background and your mouse.

Each region can trigger sub-interactions, sound effects, item rewards, and flag changes.

🎭 VN Stage

Full-screen overlay with character sprites, speaker nameplate, dialogue box, and background art.

Typewriter text animation with configurable speed.

Camera controls: zoom, pan, shake, and per-character focus.

Configurable scene transition effects.

Location text display.

Solo mode to spotlight a single character.

Expression switching and lip sync with per-expression open-mouth frames. Each expression can have its own lip-open image for accurate mouth movement.

APNG support for animated effects — compatible with assets from Ccfolia and similar platforms.

Player voting on choices, with the option for players to suggest their own. No one sits and watches — everyone participates.

🎙️ Live Director Mode

Run VN sessions in real time without pre-scripting anything.

Add/remove characters, swap expressions, reposition them on stage, change backgrounds, trigger effects, and present choices on the fly.

Voice detection: the module automatically detects who is speaking on voice chat and highlights their character with lip sync. No extra setup required.

Chat integration: player messages appear in the VN dialogue box while the session is active. Players can participate without any special controls.

🗺️ Map Interaction

Assign VN interactions to NPC tokens or tiles.

Players approach and press F to interact.

Proximity-based interaction prompts with customizable icons and text.

🎨 7 Built-in Themes

Default, Sci-Fi, Romance, Fantasy, Detective, Elegant, and Indigo. Each theme changes every UI element — dialogue box, nameplate, choice buttons, system bar, and more.

Full custom theme support: use your own images to build a look that matches your world.

Separate customization for dialogue and narration text (font, size, color, style).

GM and player-level UI overrides.

🛠️ Tools

Batch Crop Tool: crop and trim multiple expression images at once, directly in the browser. Useful when your character has dozens of expressions to prepare.

🔗 Module Integration

Works with Cinematic Cut-ins for character entrance animations and scene presets.

Works with Unboxing the Mystery for interactive item and journal reveals mid-dialogue.

Works with Character Chat Selector for automatic character switching during live mode chat.

🛠️ Technical Specifications

No Dependencies: Standalone module with an embedded socket library.

System Agnostic: Works with any game system in Foundry VTT.

Multiplayer Synced: All VN sessions are synchronized across connected players in real time.

Compatibility: Foundry VTT v13 & v14

📥 How to Install

This module is protected content available exclusively for Early Access patrons.

Open Foundry VTT and go to the Add-on Modules tab.

Click Install Module.

Search for: Visual Novel Maker

Click Install.

You must have your Patreon account linked to Foundry VTT to verify your access.

🚀 Quick Start: Setting Up Your First Interaction

Create an Interaction: Right-click a Journal Entry → "Edit Interaction" to open the node editor. Write your dialogue, add choices, and connect nodes.

Link to a Token or Tile: Select a token or tile on the canvas → click the 📖 button on the HUD → choose the journal you just created.

Play: Players walk up to the token/tile and press F to start the interaction.

Live Mode (optional): Open the Live Director from the left sidebar to run a VN session in real time — no journal setup needed.

🔗 Quick Links

Install Guide: Guide

Files

Visual Novel Maker Feature Showcase

Get immediate access to the module (Patreon Exclusive): https://www.patreon.com/c/glitchsmith Turn your Foundry VTT sessions into a visual novel experience. Build branching dialogues with a node editor, trigger them from the map, and run real-time VN sessions with your players. System-Agnostic and optimized for Foundry v14 (compatible with v13). KEY FEATURES 🎬 Node-Based Dialogue Editor Drag-and-Drop: Build branching conversations and choices with a visual node graph. Action Sequencing: Attach BGM, SFX, camera effects, character entrances, and more to any dialogue line. Conditional Branching: Gate choices based on player decisions or GM-set flags. 🔍 Exploration Scene Editor Point-and-Click Scenes: Draw interactive regions directly on a background image. No map setup needed. Region Actions: Each region can trigger sub-interactions, sound effects, item rewards, and flag changes. 🎭 VN Stage Full Presentation: Character sprites, speaker nameplate, dialogue box, background art, and typewriter animation. Camera Controls: Zoom, pan, shake, and per-character focus. Solo Mode: Spotlight a single character for dramatic moments. Lip Sync: Per-expression open-mouth frames for accurate mouth movement. APNG Support: Compatible with animated assets from Ccfolia and similar platforms. Player Voting: Players vote on choices together and can suggest their own options. Scene Transitions: Configurable transition effects between scenes with location text display. 🎙️ Live Director Mode Real-Time Sessions: Run VN sessions without pre-scripting anything. Full Control: Add/remove characters, swap expressions, reposition them, change backgrounds, and present choices on the fly. Voice Detection: Automatically detects who is speaking on voice chat and highlights their character with lip sync. Chat Integration: Player messages appear in the VN dialogue box during active sessions. 🗺️ Map Interaction Token & Tile Triggers: Assign VN interactions to NPC tokens or tiles on the map. Press F to Interact: Players approach and press F, just like a video game. Proximity Prompts: Customizable icons and text for interaction prompts. 🎨 7 Built-in Themes Included Themes: Default, Sci-Fi, Romance, Fantasy, Detective, Elegant, and Indigo. Custom Themes: Use your own images for dialogue boxes, nameplates, choice buttons, and more. Text Customization: Separate settings for dialogue and narration text (font, size, color, style). UI Overrides: GM and player-level customization for fonts, colors, and layout. 🛠️ Tools Batch Crop Tool: Crop and trim multiple expression images at once, directly in the browser. 🔗 Module Integration Cinematic Cut-ins: Character entrance animations and scene presets. Unboxing the Mystery: Interactive item and journal reveals mid-dialogue. 🛠️ Technical Specifications No Dependencies: Standalone module with an embedded socket library. System Agnostic: Works with any game system in Foundry VTT. Multiplayer Synced: All VN sessions are synchronized across connected players in real time. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/glitchsmith Compatibility: Foundry VTT v14 (Optimized) & v13