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Plain answers to questions people ask about Bancroft Academy, Signed in Secret, and adult visual novels set in a magic school.
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Games like Bancroft Academy: what to play while you wait for Signed in Secret
Waiting for Signed in Secret, the Bancroft Academy remake? Play the free original, then try other 18+ magic-school visual novels. Here's what to look for and where to find more.
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Visual novel vs dating sim: what's the difference?
A visual novel is a story you read with choices. A dating sim is a romance game with calendars and stats. How they differ, why stores mix the labels, and where Signed in Secret fits.
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What is a kinetic novel? Is it different from a visual novel?
A kinetic novel is a visual novel with no choices: one story from start to end. How it differs from a regular VN, and which one Signed in Secret is.
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How do I move Ren'Py saves to a new PC?
Copy the Ren'Py save folder from your old computer to the new one. Step-by-step for Windows, plus what to do on Mac and Linux.
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Where are Ren'Py save files stored?
Ren'Py keeps saves in a shared folder on your computer, not only in the game folder. Where to find them on Windows, Mac and Linux, and how to back them up.
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What is Ren'Py, and why do so many adult visual novels use it?
Ren'Py is a free engine for visual novels. Why so many adult VNs use it, the keys every player should know, and where your saves live.
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Why can't I find adult visual novels on Steam?
Steam hides adult-only games until you turn them on. How to show them in Store Preferences, why a game can still be missing, and where Bancroft Academy fits.
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How long are adult visual novels? Hours, episodes and seasons, explained
Most adult visual novels take a few hours per episode or route, and longer if you chase every ending. How to read playtime claims, and where Signed in Secret stands.
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Can you still buy Bancroft Academy on Steam?
No. Steam sales of Bancroft Academy stopped in April 2024. Here's where to get it now, and what Steam owners get from the remake, Signed in Secret.
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Are there adult visual novels set in a magic school?
Yes. Real magic-school visual novels, each linked to its store page, plus where Signed in Secret fits. Episode I is still in production.
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What happened to Bancroft Academy? Is it being remade?
Bancroft Academy isn't dead. It's being rebuilt from scratch as Signed in Secret. Here's what changed, what it costs, and when you can play.
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