SimlishTTS

SimlishTTS is a fun text-to-speech mod for R.E.P.O. that converts all spoken English chat text into Simlish—the quirky nonsense language from The Sims. It adds a playful twist to your in-game speech using TTS.

This mod works in both singleplayer and multiplayer. Only players with the mod installed will hear the Simlish conversion.

What It Does

Translates all spoken English chat text into Simlish
Contains over 153 curated Simlish words mapped from English
Adds randomized Simlish exclamations and speech effects
Applies subtle pitch and flutter changes for varied TTS output
Detects already-Simlish text to avoid double conversion
Works in singleplayer and multiplayer
Only affects players running the mod

How It Works

Hooks into Strobotnik.Klattersynth.Speech using Harmony
Patches multiple speak methods for both StringBuilder and plain strings
Replaces English words with Simlish dictionary entries or generates Simlish-like syllables for unknown words
Adds randomized exclamations and voice effects to spice up speech
Adjusts pitch and flutter based on emotional keywords
Inserts natural pauses for smoother TTS flow
Ensures multiplayer syncing without conflicts

Compatibility

Compatible with most R.E.P.O. mods
No gameplay or performance impact beyond speech conversion
Only players with SimlishTTS installed hear the Simlish chat
Fully functional in singleplayer and multiplayer

Technical Notes

Uses Harmony patches on Speech.speak methods
Maintains a dictionary of English-to-Simlish word mappings
Uses regex and random syllable generation for unknown words
Dynamically modifies TTS parameters for natural variation
Includes detailed debug logging

Credits

Created by OmniScye
Turning your REPO chat into Simlish—one silly syllable at a time!