Visual Novel Framework
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- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #294 of 326 forge mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# Visual Novel Framework #### This is a Framework to give Mod Maker and others to add VN-like cutscenes/scenes inside the game. ## Description This mod requires a Script to Play. The mod leverages Vanilla Resource Pack system, so installing a script is identical to installing a Resource Pack. Drag and drop into the Resource Pack folder. Inside the script, usually, there should be a 'trigger word' Name a mob this 'trigger word' and right click it with the item to talk with it. Have fun!!! #### Features * Dialogue System, VN Style * Custom Scripting / Pseudo DSL and a Framework and an SDK for Script Development * Branching Dialogue * Variable Tracking System (inside the game) * 2D Sprite, like Visual Novel * Multiple Sprite System! * Align Character Position and Such~ #### CUSTOM SCRIPTS!?!? * YES! * I made a scripting language just for this in Python! * Use the Hikarin SDK to create and compile scripts! * More info can be found in the SDK Read Me #### Compatibility? Okay this is an interesting topic. Since this mod relies on two things, the Mod Itself and the SDK/Framework there are some notes about compatibility: * Script written using the newest SDK will always be compatible with the Older Version of the mod. * If the script contains a missing feature (Say, you made a script using the latest SDK and run it in the Mod Beta version that doesn't support background), well, the script will run, just the background won't change. * Script written using the older SDK will always be compatible with the Newer Version of the mod. (Though, this may vary, but backwards compatibility should always be possible. Report a bug for problems with Compatibility.). What about Cross Mod Compatibility? Modpacks? * The Visual Novel Engine running inside Minecraft is written in Pure Java it is independent of Minecraft itself. * The 'modded' / 'minecraft' part of thing is the UI. A mod that messes with how Minecraft handle UI (overrides the Guigraphics for example), will not be compatible. * On that note, feel free to use this on your mod, modpacks, whatever~ #### Coming Soon * DBMS for permanent variable and state tracking (Might be out of scope, but ironically available in Alpha version) * Animation Feature (Not out of scope and is being worked on, but ironically is the one getting put on hold) Mod Github Page: (https://github.com/Iteranya/MinecraftHikarinMod) SDK Github Page (to make scripts): (https://github.com/Iteranya/hikarin-framework) ### Can I Use This In My Modpack??? Yes, Go Ahead, This Thing Is Made For That!!! But… Consider letting me know / discuss it with me so I can help you with getting it set up. Since script development is somewhat separate from Modding, it can be a bit confusing if you're not used to Python. Discussion + Query: (https://discord.gg/Apr4MTE3vm) In case you missed it: ## Multiplayer Incompatible
# Visual Novel Framework
#### This is a Framework to give Mod Maker and others to add VN-like cutscenes/scenes inside the game.
## Description
This mod requires a Script to Play.
The mod leverages Vanilla Resource Pack system, so installing a script is identical to installing a Resource Pack. Drag and drop into the Resource Pack folder. Inside the script, usually, there should be a 'trigger word'
Name a mob this 'trigger word' and right click it with the item to talk with it.
Have fun!!!
#### Features
Dialogue System, VN Style Custom Scripting / Pseudo DSL and a Framework and an SDK for Script Development Branching Dialogue Variable Tracking System (inside the game) 2D Sprite, like Visual Novel Multiple Sprite System! Align Character Position and Such~
#### CUSTOM SCRIPTS!?!?
YES! I made a scripting language just for this in Python! Use the Hikarin SDK to create and compile scripts! More info can be found in the SDK Read Me
#### Compatibility?
Okay this is an interesting topic.
Since this mod relies on two things, the Mod Itself and the SDK/Framework there are some notes about compatibility:
Script written using the newest SDK will always be compatible with the Older Version of the mod. If the script contains a missing feature (Say, you made a script using the latest SDK and run it in the Mod Beta version that doesn't support background), well, the script will run, just the background won't change. Script written using the older SDK will always be compatible with the Newer Version of the mod. (Though, this may vary, but backwards compatibility should always be possible. Report a bug for problems with Compatibility.).
What about Cross Mod Compatibility? Modpacks?
The Visual Novel Engine running inside Minecraft is written in Pure Java it is independent of Minecraft itself. The 'modded' / 'minecraft' part of thing is the UI. A mod that messes with how Minecraft handle UI (overrides the Guigraphics for example), will not be compatible. On that note, feel free to use this on your mod, modpacks, whatever~
#### Coming Soon
DBMS for permanent variable and state tracking (Might be out of scope, but ironically available in Alpha version) * Animation Feature (Not out of scope and is being worked on, but ironically is the one getting put on hold)
Mod Github Page: (https://github.com/Iteranya/MinecraftHikarinMod)
SDK Github Page (to make scripts): (https://github.com/Iteranya/hikarin-framework)
### Can I Use This In My Modpack???
Yes, Go Ahead, This Thing Is Made For That!!!
But… Consider letting me know / discuss it with me so I can help you with getting it set up.
Since script development is somewhat separate from Modding, it can be a bit confusing if you're not used to Python.
Discussion + Query: (https://discord.gg/Apr4MTE3vm)
In case you missed it:
## Multiplayer Incompatible
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- FallenAcademy
- Version
- 1.0.6
- Downloads
- 4,251
- Endorsements
- 40
- Category
- forge
- Created
- 11/5/2024
- Updated
- 10/19/2025
- Game Versions
- 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5
- Tags
- game-mechanics, library, utility
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Visual Novel Framework support?
The author lists 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Visual Novel Framework?
Version 1.0.6, published 2025-10-19 with 4,251 downloads recorded at the source.
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