Visual Novel Mode
What is Visual Novel Mode?
Visual Novel Mode transforms your gameplay into an immersive, multimedia experience similar to Instagram Stories or visual novels. Instead of text-only responses, your story comes to life with:
- Voice narration in each character's unique voice
- Dynamic background images that match the scene
- Character images with appropriate expressions and poses
- Instagram Stories-style format for easy viewing and sharing
Status: Experimental - Public Beta
- Feature is actively being improved for stability, speed, and cost optimization
- Share your feedback on Discord to help us enhance the experience
Example: Watch Here
Two Play Modes Available
Narration Mode (Default)
- Traditional text-based storytelling
- Responses appear as text messages
- No additional costs beyond LLM usage
- Best for: Reading-focused players, budget-conscious play
Visual Novel Mode
- Multimedia storytelling with images and voice
- Story displayed in visual novel/Instagram Stories format
- Additional costs for image and voice generation
- Best for: Immersive experience, content creators, sharing stories
Switching Modes:
- Go to Settings (⚙️) → Play Mode tab
- Toggle between Narration Mode and Visual Novel Mode
- Adjust settings as needed
- Continue your story in the new format
Visual Novel Mode Settings
Narrator Voice
- Select the voice for narration and character dialogue
- Tap "Press to select voice" to browse available voices
- Each character can have their own distinct voice
Cost: 1-2 Mana/Arcane per full narration/voice generation
Voice & Narration Enabled
Toggle ON: Generate voice narration for each character in the story
Toggle OFF: Visual Novel mode without voice (images only)
What it does:
- Creates unique voice audio for dialogue and narration
- Matches character personality and tone
- Plays automatically when viewing visual novel output
Cost: 1-2 Mana/Arcane per full narration/voice generation
Auto Create New Background
Toggle ON: Automatically generate new background images when scenes change
Toggle OFF: Use existing backgrounds or no background changes
What it does:
- Detects scene changes in the story (new location, time of day, etc.)
- Generates appropriate background images to match the setting
- Creates visual variety throughout your story
Cost: 0.58-0.7 Mana/Arcane per image
Example: Story moves from a tavern to a forest → New forest background generated automatically
Auto Edit Existing Background
Toggle ON: Modify existing backgrounds to match scene changes
Toggle OFF: Keep backgrounds unchanged
What it does:
- Edits current background instead of creating new ones
- Adjusts lighting, weather, or details to match story progression
- More cost-intensive than creating new backgrounds
Cost: 2 Mana/Arcane per image edit
Example: Same tavern background, but now it's nighttime with dim lighting → Background edited to show evening atmosphere
Auto Create New Characters
Toggle ON: Automatically generate character images when new characters appear
Toggle OFF: No automatic character image generation
What it does:
- Detects when new characters are introduced in the story
- Creates character images based on descriptions
- Adds visual representation to your cast
Cost: 0.58-0.7 Mana/Arcane per image
Example: A mysterious stranger enters the tavern → Character image generated automatically
Auto Edit Existing Characters
Toggle ON: Update character images to show expressions, poses, and changes
Toggle OFF: Character images remain static
What it does:
- Generates new expressions (happy, angry, surprised, etc.)
- Updates character poses and actions
- Shows visual changes (injuries, costume changes, etc.)
- Reflects what happens to characters in the story
⚠️ Warning: This feature can get expensive as it generates multiple image variations per scene
Cost: 2 Mana/Arcane per image edit
Example: Your character gets injured in battle → Character image updated to show wounds and tired expression
Auto Play on New Messages
Toggle ON: Automatically play voice narration when new messages arrive
Toggle OFF: Manual playback only
What it does:
- Voice narration starts automatically as soon as AI responds
- No need to tap play button
- Seamless storytelling experience
We're Actively Improving This Feature!
Visual Novel Mode is in public alpha, which means:
- We're working on stability improvements
- Speed optimizations are ongoing
- Cost reductions are being implemented
- Your feedback matters - join our Discord to share suggestions!
Ready to Transform Your Story?
Head to Settings → Play Mode → Visual Novel Mode and start creating your immersive adventure!