Variables

Variables store values that can change while the player goes through the Visual Novel.

Use variables for story flags, counters, player choices, settings, unlocks, and other state that should affect later lines or layouts.

Variables are available in the Project area under System.

Creating a variable

Click Add in a variable folder to create a variable.

You will be asked to fill the following fields:

Variable names must be unique.

Read the File Explorer docs for general folder navigation.

Scope controls how long the value should live.

Scope	Use for
Context	Story state for the current playthrough, such as flags, counters, relationship points, or inventory-like values.
Device	Settings and preferences that should stay on the current device, such as text speed or volume.
Account	Account-level progress, such as completed story routes or unlocked bonus content.

Type controls which values and operations are available.

Type	Use for	Common examples
String	Text values.	Player name, selected route, current menu page.
Number	Numeric values.	Score, affection points, counters, volume.
Boolean	True or false values.	Has seen scene, is unlocked, choice selected.

The type is selected when the variable is created. When editing an existing variable, the type is read-only.

Default is the starting value for the variable.

If you leave the default empty, RouteVN Creator uses a default value based on the type:

Variables are used in the following places: