Project Roadmap

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Project Roadmap

This issue tracks the development roadmap of the RenPy Translator project.

The goal of this tool is to simplify the translation process for Ren'Py visual novel games by providing an easy way to extract dialogue, translate text, and generate translation patches.

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Phase 1 — Core Engine

Build the core logic of the application.

• Scan Ren'Py game directory
• Detect .rpy files
• Extract dialogue text
• Remove duplicate dialogue lines
• Create translation data structure
• Generate Ren'Py translation patch (/tl/)

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Phase 2 — Desktop Application

Create a usable desktop interface.

• Game folder selector
• Extract text button
• Translation table editor
• Patch export system
• Translation progress indicator

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Phase 3 — Productivity Features

Improve translation workflow.

• Auto translate integration
• Translation memory
• Search and filter tools
• Character dialogue detection

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Phase 4 — Advanced Features

Extend support for more complex Ren'Py games.

• .rpa archive reader
• Dialogue preview
• Translation progress statistics

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Phase 5 — Web Version (Optional)

Create a web-based version of the tool.

• API backend
• Web translation interface
• Browser-based workflow

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Milestones

• MVP: Basic translation tool
• Stable release: Full patch generation support
• Extended release: Advanced translation features