Build a visual novel

What you will accomplish

Create a project, add scenes and characters, then prepare it for a test play.

Before you start

• Sign in to the correct Banno account.
• Keep this guide open beside the product.

Steps

1. Open Studio, choose New visual novel, and enter the title and premise.
2. Add the opening scene and any background image.
3. Add characters with clear roles and sprites.
4. Choose Arc or Endless mode and the default model.
5. Save and start a private test session before publishing.

What success looks like

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Choose the story mode and default AI before opening the full novel editor.

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Scroll to zoom, drag to move, or press Esc to close

1. 1Name and describe the novel.
2. 2Choose arc-based or endless play.
3. 3Choose the default AI model.
4. 4Create the draft and continue editing.

The saved value or confirmation appears on screen and remains after one refresh.

If it does not work

• Confirm that you are signed in to the intended account and have the required permission.
• Repeat the steps once and read the complete on-screen error before closing it.
• Contact support with the page link, time, and exact error text. Never send an API key or payment card number.

Related tasks

• Choose how to use visual novels
• Plan visual-novel arcs