Developing on a mobile device isn't as practical and the final program has to have very specific dependencies in order to be 100% compatible. It's recommended that you develop your novel on a computer that allows you to even edit the Python code, to change things like the user interface or the player menus, for example. The other drawback for porting the editor to mobile is reliable dynamic screen formatting. If you're writing for mobile, both iOS and Android, then you have to make sure the interface is resizable to portrait, landscape, mobile device (phone), tablet (iPad, Samsung Tab, etc.) and laptops. The laptops are going to be a real challenge. With Chromebooks and the new Apple "SafariBook" coming out later this year to compete with Google compiling something complex that relies on the operating systems core system files is crazy hard. So, all that said, if you're serious about developing VNs and want to do it right, you'll want to find yourself a decent desktop or laptop computer (don't be proud, try Goodwill or your local technology recycling locations) and THEN, when you're ready, you compile the final code for your product (novel, game, etc.) from Ren'Py to mobile devices.
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Guys, I'm in the middle of the game, right now, and I have to say, I'M IMPRESSED. I've recently started learning Python myself and the features you added are just downright perfect. I loved the game but the guides, phone and achievements made replaying the game so very enjoyable. It makes me wish I could go back and read it with the mods, the first time. Anyway, you guys really did fantastic job. Thank you for all the hard work.
Seriously, the best VN I've ever played through. I've become absolutely hooked on VNs in the last six months and I've played a lot of them. This one is now my gold standard. In fact, I've become so obsessed that I'm creating my own and using this game as my reference for quality and enjoyability. Please, PLEASE, don't stop creating these. You've raised the bar and created something truly unique and entertaining. Thank you for this and great work.