Important Resources

Install & Download

Renpy (Python Comic Game Engine)

Atom (Code Editor)

Pixel Studio (for creating pixel art)
This link leads to the Windows version but it is also available for other operating systems and through Steam.

Tutorials

How to manage your files and folders in explorer
This is for those of you who are new to using a full computer (not just a mobile device).

How to use Pixel Studio to create images

Writing Workshop with full instructions This is a PDF that teaches you how to write an incredible very short story. You could also watch the video.

Project Instructions This slideshow contains instructions on how to finish your video game demo.

How to use Renpy
This is the full documentation on how to anything and everything in Renpy using Python coding.

Additional Resources

Shaun’s Backgrounds

Shaun’s Characters

Schedule

This schedule is likely to change and will be updated as we go along.

Day 1 – Tuesday March 26, 2024

• Setup for Renpy Workshops
• 80 minutes How to Write for Video Games workshop
• 10 minute break
• 80 minutes Pixel Art Workshop using Pixel Studio
• 10 minute break
• Begin Renpy Workshop

Day 2 – Wednesday March 27, 2024

• Finish Renpy Workshop 45 minutes
• 10 minute break
• Break up into teams and choose roles
• Collaboration Tools
  • Digital Whiteboarding
  • Kanban boards
• 10 minute break
• Collaborate – Create a scene together
  • Decide on a genre, a character, and a scenario
  • what choice will the player have to make?
• 10 minute break
• Assign work on Kanban boards
  • Artist – Draw 2-3 characters with proper formatting. Choose 1 background
  • Writer – Write a script for one scene, including at least 1 menu choice
  • Programmer – Throw together a demo prototype. Provide sample images already formatted for them to use.

Day 3 – Thursday March 28, 2024

• Get the menu choice working
• 10 minute break
• Combine character designs, background images, dialogue, and menu choice.
  • Add sound effects (if you have time)
• Publish your finished project
  • Make Distribution Builds
  • Email copy of .zip archived file to shaunDmcmillan@bestclassever.org
• Present Demo Games
• If we have extra time then we can look at branching narrative structures

Q & A

Use the comments below to respond to or ask a question. Feel free to comment and answer someone else’s questions.

Question for Day 1. What is your favorite game and why?