If you've missed the news. We're devastated too.
If you're seeking alternatives that do not interface with AI at all, @lightvn-online.bsky.social is worth checking out. Like RenPy, Light.VN is free, extensible, and its creator has been responsive and a strong supporter of our community.
Stella @ Make Visual Novels
I use language models to develop Ren'Py, and have since Github copilot came out in beta in 2021. Before that I've used other tools (code completion, etc.)
I don't vibe code Ren'Py, though - that's not something you do if you want a project you can maintain.
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