Oct 2: I just realized that Renpy has updated since the last time I worked on this, and all the background images had to be redone with a larger resolution. After completing that I started a global set of variables called the GossipDex which keep track of all bits of juicy gossip throughout the story and whether or not said gossip has been discovered and used by you. There's probably a more efficient way to do it but I am not a programmer. I also attempted to use a Ren'Py plugin for an encyclopedia, as I wanted an in-game codex that the player could use to look up information as needed. Unfortunately even with installation instructions from the plugin author I am still not quite savvy enough to add it yet.