How To Get Your Storyline Ready For Visual Novel Mode
Visual Novel Mode Settings
Auto Create New Background (Recommended)
What it does: Automatically generates background images when the scene changes in the story
Cost: ~0.58-0.7 Mana/Arcane per image
When to use:
- When the creator hasn't uploaded background images
- For dynamic stories with many location changes
- For the most immersive visual experience
How it works:
- AI reads the story context and scene description
- Generates appropriate background (castle, forest, city, etc.)
- Updates when the location changes in the narrative
Tip: This is recommended for the best visual novel experience!
Auto Create New Characters (Recommended)
What it does: Automatically generates character images when new characters appear in the story
Cost: ~0.58-0.7 Mana/Arcane per image
When to use:
- When the creator hasn't uploaded character images
- When new NPCs or characters appear
- For complete visual representation
How it works:
- AI analyzes character descriptions from the story
- Generates character appearance as a foreground image
- Appears when that character is active in the scene
Tip: This is recommended for full character visualization!
Voice & Narration Enabled (Optional)
What it does: Generates voice narration for each character in the story
Cost: ~1-2 Mana/Arcane per Full Narration/Voice Generation
When to use:
- If you want characters to have spoken dialogue
- For a more immersive audio-visual experience
- When you prefer listening to reading
How it works:
- AI generates voice audio for character dialogue
- Each character can have a distinct voice (if creator set it up)
- Narration plays automatically during the story
Note: This is optional and uses additional credits. You can enjoy Visual Novel Mode without voice narration.
Auto Edit Existing Background (Optional)
What it does: Automatically modifies existing background images to match scene changes
Cost: ~2 Mana/Arcane per image edit
When to use:
- When the creator has uploaded backgrounds but they need adjustments
- To adapt existing backgrounds to different lighting/mood
- For scene variations (day to night, weather changes)
How it works:
- Takes the existing background image
- Edits it based on story context (e.g., makes it darker for night scenes)
- Applies changes dynamically
Note: This is optional. Only enable if you want dynamic edits to creator-uploaded backgrounds.
Auto Edit Existing Characters (Optional)
What it does: Automatically generates character expressions, poses, and reactions based on what happens in the scene
Cost: ~2 Mana/Arcane per image edit
When to use:
- When the creator has uploaded character images
- To see dynamic facial expressions and emotions
- For characters reacting to story events
How it works:
- Analyzes the story dialogue and context
- Modifies character images to show appropriate emotions
- Updates expressions based on what's happening (happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.)
Example: If the story says "Elena smiles warmly," the character image updates to show a smiling expression.
Note: This is optional. Only enable if the creator has uploaded character images and you want dynamic expressions.
How Creator Uploaded Images Work in Visual Novel Mode
If a creator has uploaded Foreground (Character) Images and Background Images with proper Image Captions, Visual Novel Mode will use these images automatically!
Foreground Images (Characters):
- PNG images with transparent backgrounds
- Show characters, NPCs, or subjects
- Appear in front of backgrounds
Background Images (Locations):
- Environment and location images
- Examples: rooms, forests, castles, streets
- Set the scene atmosphere
Image Captions:
Creators use captions to trigger the right images at the right time:
Character Captions:
- "Elena is happy"
- "Marcus is angry"
- "Lola is sad"
Background Captions:
- "in the throne room"
- "at the forest campfire"
- "during the battle"
How it works:
- AI reads the story context
- Matches the situation to the caption
- Displays the appropriate image automatically
Example: If the story says "Elena smiles as she hands you a sword in the throne room," Visual Novel Mode will:
- Show the "throne room" background
- Display Elena's "happy" expression image
Tips for the Best Visual Novel Experience
For Players:
- Enable Recommended Settings First
- Start with Auto Create Background + Characters
- Add voice narration later if desired
- Check Creator Content
- Look for Storylines with uploaded images for better quality
- Creators with image captions provide better visual matching
- Manage Your Credits
- Auto-generation uses credits per image
- Turn off features you don't need to save credits
- Voice narration is optional but enhances immersion
- Beta Features
- Visual Novel Mode is in Beta - improvements coming!
- Report feedback on Discord
- Expect faster, cheaper, more stable experience soon
For Creators:
To optimize your Storylines for Visual Novel Mode:
- Upload Quality Images
- Foreground: PNG with transparent backgrounds
- Background: High-quality environment images
- Use Clear Image Captions
- Character emotions: "Elena is happy", "Marcus is angry"
- Location triggers: "in the castle", "at the campfire"
- Add Voice Files (Optional)
- Upload character voices for authentic narration
- Each character can have a unique voice
- Test Your Storyline
- Play in Visual Novel Mode to see how images trigger
- Adjust captions if images don't appear correctly
Troubleshooting
Images Not Appearing:
- Enable "Auto Create" features if creator hasn't uploaded images
- Check if you have enough Mana/Arcane credits
- Wait for images to generate (takes a few seconds)
Wrong Images Showing:
- This depends on the creator's image captions
- AI matches context to captions - may not always be perfect
- Report issues to the creator or in Discord
Voice Not Playing:
- Ensure "Voice & Narration Enabled" is turned ON
- Check your device volume
- Verify you have enough credits for voice generation
High Credit Usage:
- Turn off optional features (voice, auto-edit)
- Disable auto-generation if creator has uploaded images
- Monitor your credit balance
Current Status: Beta
Visual Novel Mode is currently in Beta. This means:
- Fully functional and available now
- Still being improved and optimized
- Pricing may change as features improve
- Faster performance coming soon
FAQ
Q: Is Visual Novel Mode available for all Storylines?
A: Yes! You can use Visual Novel Mode with any Storyline, but the experience is best with Storylines that have creator-uploaded images.
Q: Do I need to enable all features?
A: No. Only "Auto Create Background" and "Auto Create Characters" are recommended. Others are optional based on your preference and budget.
Q: Can I switch between Narration Mode and Visual Novel Mode?
A: Yes! You can toggle between modes at any time in the Play Mode tab.
Q: How much do credits cost in total?
A: Approximately 1-3 Mana/Arcane per session with recommended settings. Additional features increase the cost.
Q: What if I run out of credits mid-story?
A: Visual Novel features will stop generating new images/audio, but you can continue playing in regular Narration Mode.
Q: Will Visual Novel Mode get cheaper?
A: Yes! The team is working on making it faster, cheaper, and more stable. Check Discord for updates!
Ready to experience your stories in Visual Novel Mode?
We're looking for feedback on Discord! Share your experience and help us improve.
Toggle to Visual Novel Mode, configure your settings, and watch your adventure come to life!
Need help? Ask in #ask-for-help on Discord or email contact@isekai.world