Doki Doki Modding Template

Getting Started

The Doki Doki Modding Template (DDMT) is a comprehensive framework designed to help you create mods for DDLC quickly and efficiently. This template provides a structured and minimalistic foundation for your projects with pre-configured scripts, documentation, and folders.

Features

  • Pre-configured script structure for easy development
  • Cross-compatibility with the latest Ren'Py engine versions as well as legacy Ren'Py engine versions
  • Vanilla story scripts as reference material
  • Built-in support for common modding features such as custom assets, dialogue, and events
  • Clean organization to help keep your project maintainable
  • An addons folder for separating custom code from vanilla code

Download

You can find our template here:

Download DDMT v1.0

Installation

  1. Download and extract a fresh copy of DDLC from ddlc.moe
  2. Download and extract the DDMT zip file
  3. Place the extracted files of the template in your Ren'Py projects directory
  4. Transfer the following files from your DDLC copy into the "game" folder of the template: audio.rpa, fonts.rpa, images.rpa
  5. Launch Ren'Py and select the DDMT project for testing
  6. Have fun modding! (This step is non-negotiable.)

Documentation

For detailed guidance on using the template, please refer to our comprehensive documentation:

View Documentation