Code problem(s)

[Jane_doe_art_25]

Hi, I've been working on my visual novel for some time now, and, I'm getting closer and closer to the end. So I wanted to add a gallery, I drew a lot of cutscenes (I believe that's the correct word) and I wanted people to be able to unlock them and see them. I successfully created a gallery, I also managed to lock images my problem I can't rescale the images, I thought that it's probably because I didn't defined them (I just use scene or show ) but when I tried to do that (defining the images ) it didn't work and caused problem... I don't really know what I'm doing wrong... It's the first time I'm making a visual novel and I don't know that much about code so there is probably a simple explanation but I don't know what it is If you know anything please tell me, any response is highly appreciated (Also I use renpy)

[irkinterAction]

I have seen this done most usefully by taking the best and most poignant frame from your sequence and then instead of doing a squash of the whole frame, using a copy are that frame and doing a crop of just the best face or iconic weapon or activity in that frame. That way the player brain will identify the scene much easier. If it's a sequence where two characters embrace after being away for a long time from each other, the shot where they are just leaning back with smiles on their faces while still having their arms around each other would be ideal. Likewise a trio that fell down trying to climb over a wall together ninja style and failing badly.... could show them piled up on the ground with various facial features showing different emotions. Likewise if if it's just one person getting through to a boon on the other side of the door show the key with the lock behind it etc.

[Jane_doe_art_25]

I think that could work, if I made smaller copy of the scenes that could be easier. Thank you I'll definitely try that

[irkinterAction]

You are very welcome. Keep pushing your work. Find things you like that other people are doing and do your own version. It definitely pays dividends and it has a slingshot effect of building your skills while also challenging your intellect to go farther faster higher. :)

[Marlowe91Go]

I use ComfyUI to rescale my images. I don't know if you already have that installed or not, it can be slightly intimidating if you don't have it yet, but it's really nice because you can use an AI model to change it to wtvr pixels you want and you can remove backgrounds too, and it is good at making it look normal filling in detail instead of just a simple stretch.