In the world of application development and software in general. There are tools which allow you to create with them. When we speak of “create” we mean in the broadest sense of the word. That is to say, transfer an idea from our mind to reality… Some of these tools are usually of a general nature and do not have a specific use. However, there are also some with specific functions or focused on the creation of something specific. For today’s chaos we will deal with one of the latter, being Tyrano Builder a graphics engine (also known as enginer or engines to create video games). Focused on the creation of visual novels, galges, otomes and derivatives thereof.
For those who are not clear, visual novels are a genre of video game which allows to tell a story (Hence the name novel). Through the use of characters, settings and illustrations. Accompanying the dialogues or the narrative with more visual and auditory elements (Since sounds and music can also be incorporated).
They also have the particularity of, if the creator of the novel wishes. The reader at certain moments in history, can make decisions. And depending on which options he chooses, he will be able to obtain a different ending in the novel.
It is worth mentioning that visual novels are better known in Japan, which is why they are often closely related to the Manga / Anime aesthetic. But the creator is not obliged to adopt that style if it is not the one he wants for his work.
What is Tyrano Builder?
Previously we have already given an open mouth to what this software is. However, we are going to explain it in detail… Tyrano builder is a graphics engine focused on the development of 2D visual novels and their derivatives (Galges, dating simulators, graphic adventures, otomes, sound novels, etc…).
It is not free software, on the contrary. It is paid and is currently under constant development and updating. In fact, it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that the engine stopped being in beta phase. And although it can be considered a “New” project and that still requires certain improvements. In its current state it is good enough to be able to develop a novel properly.
This tool is usually very present in developers or independent novelists. Tyrano builder also features a vast active community that is constantly nurturing and supporting new and veteran alike.
The engine stands out for being very simple and intuitive. In fact, one of the features that most attracts attention about it is the possibility of being able to create your novels without having any previous programming knowledge. Since the same work environment brings all the pre-programmed functions, in such a way that the user can simply drag and drop.
Is it difficult to learn to use the tool?
The program is very easy to understand. Even for the most novice who comes with zero experience, not just talking about programming. But in the development of applications in general… On the official website of Trynaro Builder you can find the complete documentation on the use and learning of the tool. The only defect would be that the documentation is in English, but nothing that the browser’s translator doesn’t solve.
While documentation help tremendously in understanding a software. It is worth mentioning that when practiced with the same motor, you will easily notice how it works. Well, they are very simple and intuitive, as we have already commented on several occasions. It will only be enough to know some of its functions, to understand the others. Since they all work the same.
Example.
The engine contains a section of functions called “Character”. Character is what the characters are called in the novel, so you immediately understand that the functions in that section are for the character. And when you deploy it, you will notice that the functions are very clear about what they do. There is one called “Join scene”. Clearly that function means that it is to introduce a character into the scene. So it will only be enough to double click (or drag) and specify its parameters (which character to enter the scene).
As absurd as it may seem, this tool turns out to be that simple and from my own experience I can guarantee that mastering it will not take more than three days.
In any case, if you want to know more details about the tool, here is the link to the official website, where you will find more information about it ” Tyrano Builder website”.