Adding hearts (or other special symbols) to text in Ren’Py is simple and can add a creative touch to your dialogue or labels. Follow these steps to include hearts in your text:

  1. Use Unicode for Heart Symbols: Ren’Py supports Unicode, so you can directly insert heart symbols into your script. Some common heart Unicode characters include:
    1. ❤ (\u2764) for a classic heart: ❤
    1. 💕 (\u1F495) for a sparkling heart: 💕

To include these symbols, copy and paste them into your text, like this:

"I ❤ Ren’Py!"
  • Using Escape Codes for Custom Fonts: If you are using a custom font, ensure it supports the heart symbol. You can use the escape code for specific fonts:
"I [font=customfont] ❤ [/font] Ren’Py!"
  • Insert HTML-like Tags (If Allowed): Ren’Py Forums often allow certain HTML tags. You can try using ♥ for a heart symbol in forum posts:
I ♥ Ren’Py Forums!
  • Check Your Text Editor Settings: Ensure your text editor supports Unicode characters and displays them correctly. Editors like VS Code or Notepad++ are great for Ren’Py scripting.

With these methods, you can easily enhance your text with heart symbols in Ren’Py scripts or the forums.