Best starting case
Ren'Py 7 or 8, a normal game structure, and a plan to test the Base release before making the setup more complex.
Check before install
NovaTextVN compatibility
Before installing, it helps to look not only at the Ren'Py version but also at how heavily the game changes the standard interface and scripting flow.
What to check in 2 minutes before install
Use this page for a quick reality check before install: it helps you see whether the game is a good candidate for the Base workflow.
Check more carefully
Heavily customized UI, unusual screens, older projects, or games where more than story text matters.
Base first, decision later
Try the public release on your own game first, then decide whether you really need PRO.
If F10 does not open
Go straight to the install guide and troubleshooting instead of guessing blindly.
General compatibility buckets
Recent standard Ren'Py builds
Best expected fit
Projects that stay close to standard Ren'Py behavior are usually the safest first-install scenario.
Games with moderate UI changes
Needs verification
Translation often works, but some interface pieces and edge states should still be checked manually.
Heavily customized projects
Partial fit
If the game rewrites major screens or flows, some functions may be limited or need separate verification.
Very old or unusual builds
Test carefully
For very old or strongly modified projects, it is safest to test on a backup copy of the game first.
What counts as a good sign
These are not hard guarantees for named games, but signals that a project is closer to a safe install scenario.
- The game uses the standard game/ folder structure.
- The interface is not fully rebuilt away from standard Ren'Py screens.
- The main focus is dialogue and the usual visual-novel style UI.
- The game launches locally without its own special external launcher.
- You can make a backup of game/ before testing.
How to read statuses
Full support
Core scenarios and key features work without notable limitations.
Partial support
The base workflow usually works, but some functions may be limited or inconsistent.
Not supported
The version is too old or the game structure does not fit the public release.
Limitations worth knowing upfront
Full coverage depends on the game
Some projects customize the GUI so heavily that the same result should not be expected everywhere.
Custom screens need verification
The further a game moves away from standard Ren'Py screens, the higher the chance of partial limitations.
Rare UI states can vary
This especially applies to unusual save/load screens, settings menus, and custom overlays.
Testing on a backup is safest
If the game matters to you, back up game/ before your first NovaTextVN install.
If something behaves unexpectedly
Check the install path first
Make sure the files are really inside game/ and not duplicated in nested folders.
Review the game structure itself
Sometimes the main issue is the game's custom layout rather than NovaTextVN itself.
Verify the F10 menu
If the menu does not open, that is an important first signal during compatibility checks.
Use Issues for reproducible reports
If you can describe the game, version, and exact steps, that is the most useful format for follow-up.
If the question is already specific
Compatibility gives the broad picture, while these pages handle the narrower scenarios: F10, file placement, partial UI, removal, and updates.
F10 does not open
A short checklist for install path, game restart, and compatibility before you open an issue.
Open guide
Where the files belong
The exact answer on what to copy from the archive and where it belongs inside the game.
Open guide
How to remove NovaTextVN
A short rollback guide: which files to delete and when a clean reinstall is the better choice.
Open guide
Not everything is translated
Why some interface parts can stay partial and how to tell game limits apart from install mistakes.
Open guide
After a game update
How to do a clean reinstall safely and avoid mixing older files with newer ones.
Open guide
What to open next
Download first or verify first?
If you already understand your game structure, go to the release. If not, start with the install guide and FAQ.