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Secrossphere

2016-05-03T13:57:08Z

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{{Secrossphere}}
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==Game Description==
An ADV-like short story that utilizes a simple puzzle system for story progression by Illusion.

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'''[[Secrossphere/Gameplay|Gameplay]]'''
*[[Secrossphere/Gameplay/H_Guide|H Guide]]

'''[[Secrossphere/FAQ|FAQ & Technical Help]]'''

'''[[Secrossphere/Modding|Modding]]'''

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Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves

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{{Jack-o-nine}}
==Acquiring Slaves==
===Slave Market===
::: The easiest way to get a slave is to head to the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Slave_Market|Slave Market]] located in the Trade square of the White town. There you'll be able to bid for slaves.
===Contract work===
::: Head into the White town and enter [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#The_Slavers_Guild|The slavers guild]]. There you'll be offered a girl and an objective (e.g. rank D nurse). They'll give you a small advance to cover some of the costs of training, and pay based on quality and swiftness.

===Capture===
:::Pro:Free slave. 
:::Con:Requires Combat 

::: Not recommended, specially for new players. Head into the Border of the Fogs and then [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Border_of_the_Fogs#Patrol_Border_of_Fogs|Patrol border of Fogs]]. You'll most likely encounter a battle and be offered a chance to join it. Should you succeed you'll capture a slave. There is a high chance the slave will be [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Pregnancy|pregnant]] with a [[jack-o-nine/Fiend|fiend]]

::: Warning: You die if you fail. For more information See [[jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Combat|Combat]]
===Order a slave===
:::Pro:Customizeable slave. 
:::Con:Expensive, Takes a long time to deliver. 

::: Head into the White town and enter The slavers guild then Talk to [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#The_Slavers_Guild|expert]] and Order slave selection. You get to choose how young you want her and many of her stats. Slaves with high stats take longer to be delivered and are more expensive. Prices vary between $400 and $1300.
===Smugglers===
:::Pro:somewhat Customizable. Immediate delivery. 
:::Con:extremely expensive, decreases your brand 
::: Head into the Border of the Fogs and then the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Border_of_the_Fogs#Smugglers_Rendezvous|Smuggler's rendezvous]]. There you'll able to purchase a slave for $2000, but you'll be able to choose between a mature, young or immature one. You'll always get a C rank slave.



===Jobs===
The maid - Maid 
Assistant - Secretary 
Gladiator - Gladiatrix 
Enchantress - Alchemy 
Actress - Dance , Sing or Musican 
Concubine - Total sex skills above 9 . To increase the rank of concubine at the same time need to keep sex skills at ordinary skills.

===Branding===
Before a slave can be sold anywhere other than the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Slave_Market|Slave Market]] it must be branded.

*There are 3 options to brand a slave
** Casting Adverto Servili, which requires a Magic Rank of A/Magister, costing $25.
**[[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Quarter_of_the_Outcasts#Uncle_Bo|Uncle Bo]] in the Quarter of the Outcasts will tattoo a brand for $10
**If you have a [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Player_Housing|dungeon]] rented you can use a branding iron at no cost, but will hurt the slave and decrease mood
***To Hot-iron brand the slave, click on "No Brand" on the slave's anatomy page

==Stats==
===Beauty===
Affects:
*maximum [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Ranks|rank]] of the slave (superseded by Fame)
Increased by:
*Neoplasty
Decreased by:
*[[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Traits|Bruising ]]
*[[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Traits|Scarring]]

===Endurance===
Affects:
*Amount of [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Energy|Energy]] gained overnight and the arousal.
Affected by:
*Living conditions (sleeping in a bed vs. sleeping on the floor), amount of stars left before ending day (1 star is optimal)
Increased by:
*[[jack-o-nine/Diet|Supplements]]
*Martial arts
*Fitness training
*Dance lesson
*Pet training
*Pony training
*Harness training
*Enema training
*Entertain me: Acrobatics
*Clothes: Athletic Leotard and Sneakers
Decreased by:
*Beatings
*Torture
*Behave:Deny Toileting
*Behave:urinal
*Behave:toilet
*Scatology
*Augmentation surgery
*Pregnancy
*Disease

===Empathy===
Affects:
*How much the slave will be affected by physical and psychological influences
Increased by:
*Force Silence
*Deny orgasm
*Successfully suppressing an orgasm
*Vaginal vibe
*Reward->Free time:Garden of gethsemane
*Reward->Free time:Hot springs
*Reward:Sensual message
Decreased by:
*Arranged sparing for slave
*Put gladiatrix
*Horse mating
*Beatings and torture

===Temperament===
Affects:
*Arousal and likelyhood to obey orders
Increased by:
*Jack-HF 1.6.1+: All the performances (Acrobat, Concert, Striptease, Erotic Show, Lesbian Show, etc.), Escort, Acting, Singing, Gladiatrix, Sparring practice, Going on dates (Beach, Theater, Restaurant), etc. Basically the activities that allow the slave to express herself.
*Spiked Collar
*Boots
*Reward->Free time:"Golden cage"
*Winning a fight
*Winning a race
*Orgasm during active sex
Decreased by:
*Behave: Force silence
*Behave: Pet
*Rape
*Blindfold during active sex

===Intellect===
Affects:
* Speed of learning
* Quality of accounting
Increased by:
* Nurse training, Clerical work, Alchemy, Slave - Accountant
Decreased by:
* Elysian Datura - very slowly, unless the random number generator hates you.



===Nature===
Affects:
*Value and obedience
Increased by:
*Reward->Free time:"Golden cage"
*Victory at sparring match for slave
*Victory at put gladiatrix
*Matrial Arts
*Failure to [[jack-o-nine/Spells|Cast]] Domini Dictum
*Not following imposed rules
*Supervise Slave ([[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Assistant|Assistant]])
Decreased by:
*[[jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Mood|Depression/Despair]]
*Anal Tail
*Being in a cell
*Psychological Pressure
*Behave:pet
*Rape

::: '''WARNING!'''

::: At the lowest rank the slave is broken and her rating is set to F-. it is very hard to raise Nature so be careful.

===Pride===
Affects:
*Obedience
Increased by:
*Not following Rules, Sparring for Slave, Put Gladiatrix
Decreased by:
*Behave: Force silence
*Behave: Force humility
*Behave: Deny toileting
*Behave: Pet
*Behave: Alarm
*Behave: Vaginal vibe
*Behave: Urinal
*Behave: Toilet
*Golden Shower
*Scatology
*Rape
*Certain clothing: leather collar, steel collar, pony plume, anal tail, pony harness
*Enema training
*Humiliation training
*Deep throat training
*Rimming training
*Anal sex training
*Self harm training
*Golden shower training
*Scat training
*Shaming punishment: Naked walk
*Shaming punishment: Shameful podium
*[[jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Guilt|Punishment]]

===Exoticism===
Can see the formula on the Anatomy page of the slave:
*Exoticism = natural exoticism + tattoos + piercings + clothes
Affects
*Evaluation
Increased by:
*Body modifications
*BDSM paraphernalia
*Animal paraphernalia
*Fetish paraphernalia
*Cat ears
*Exotic clothes
*Exotic wig
*Jewelry - gem earrings
*Ornamented Collar
*Tattoos (at Uncle Bo's: Start Tattoo->Continue Tattoo->Finish Tattoo has largest bonuses)
Decreased by:
*Absence of the aforementioned items

===Physique===
Affect:
*Evaluation
For information on how to change Physique see:[[Jack-o-nine/Diet|Diet]]

=== Style===
Formula on anatomy page (anyone got the exact formula from the code?):
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Style = clothes + makeup + hair + makeup(2) + hygiene + grace
|}
Grace is a trait found on a few slaves. Makeup is listed twice and they have different values:
*The first value seems to be facial makeup
**Improved by the "Visage and manicure" option at [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Salon_.22Elven_Laid.22|"Elven Laid" Salon]] increases it to B/Blue once applied but only lasts a day. It also increases the second value slightly.
**A more expensive, but permanent option is [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Quarter_of_the_Outcasts#Uncle_Bo|Uncle Bo's]] offer of permanent makeup tattoos that set it at S+/Green.
*Second value seems to be overall body
**Salon treatment: Visage and Manicure
**Salon treatment: Waxing
**(these two combined raise it to B/Blue, suggesting an incomplete list)
 

Affects:
::
*Evaluation
Affected by:
*Hygiene
Increased by:
*Apparel
*Jewelry
*Fashionable hairstyle
*Waxing
*Visage and manicure
*Perfume
Decreased by:
*Absence of the aforementioned items

===Fame===
Affects:
*Rank
Increased by:
*Spread rumors (Gentleman's club and Central forum)
*Winning fights
*Winning races
Decreased by:
*Nothing

==Aura==
::: ''Section is work in progress''
In order to see a slave's aura you need to first cast [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Magic#Auspex|Auspex]] (2 sparks) or be wearing the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Central_Forum|Raven Crown]]

===Obedience===
Increased by:
*Obeying Orders
Decreased by:
*Denying Orders`

Note: Higher = Better.

===Sexual arousal===
Increased by:
*Deny orgasm
*Vaginal beads
*Aphrodisiac potion
*Anal tail
Decreased by:
*Allowing orgasm

Note: Nothing

===Fear===
Increased by:
*Punishments that slave is afraid of. Trait dependent (eg. Shy, Pyromaniac)
*Tremendio spell
*Threaten
Decreased by:
*Not punishing while guilty
*Reward: Garden of Gethsmane
*Reward: Spend time Together
*Reward: Erotic Reward

Note: High Fear can Break the Slave. High fear will Depress the Slave.

===Despair===
Increased by:
*Punishing slave more than guilt
*Negative mood at the end of the day (slowly).
Decreased by:
*''Very'' positive mood at the end of day (slowly).
*Reward: Garden of Gethsmane

Note: Better don't increase it - it make the Slave depressive and slowly lowers psychic stats.

===Awareness===
Increased by:
*Itself over time
*Explain her Position
*Punishment of all kind (as long the Punishment is equal to her guilt)
Decreased by:
*None

Note: Awareness is the ability to understand that she is a slave and has no right to Disobey. Increase Faster if the Slave has high intellect.

===Taming===
Increased by:
*Physical Punishment
*Rape
*Rules (Force Humility, Deny Orgasm)
*Itselfe
Decrease by:
*None

Note: Increase Faster with Stronger Aura of the Slaver.

===Spoiling===
Increased by:
*Rewarding slave more than she deserves
*Sleeping in boudoir when obedience is low
Decreased by:
*Not rewarding slave when she deserves it
*Put in Place talk option
*Sleep in Cell or on the Floor

Note:This aural stat increases very fast so be careful.

===Devotion===
Increased by:
*Positive mood while keeping Awareness/Taming/Habit up increases it slowly. (Despair must be reduced first).
*Philter potion (only one use per slave)
*Wedding dress slightly speeds up devotion growth.
Decreased by:
*None

Note: Fear and Despair reduce the amount of Devotion that you obtain

==Rules==
To set your Slave Rule can Help her to deplove Skills faster or slower and can have Various effects on Auras.

===Force Silence===
Positive Effect:
*Bonus to Dance
*Increase Habit
*Increase Empathy

Negative Effect:
*Lower Temperament
*Lower Pride

===Force Humility===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Habit
*Increase Awareness
*Increase Tame
(Depending on Slavers Aura)

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride

===Deny Orgasm===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Arousal on Successes
*Increase Empathy
*Increase Tame

Negative Effect:
*Lower Mood

===Deny Toileting===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Habit

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride (depending on Slavers Aura)
*Lower Health

===Behave: Pet===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Habit
*Bonus to Dance
*Bonus to Pet
*Bonus to Domestication

Negative Effect:
*Lower Nature
*Lower Pride (depending on the Slavers Aura)
*Lower Hygiene

===Behave: Alarm===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Slaver Mood (if Oral Sex is High enough)
*Bonus to Oral Sex
*Increase Habit

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene

===Behave: Urinal===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Slavers Mood (slave need Golden Shower on B)
*Bonus to Golden Shower
*Increase Habit
*Make the Slave Perverted

Negative Effect:
*Lower Mood (if Slave is not Perverted and has Golden Shower on B)
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene
*Lower Health

===Behave: Toilet===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Slavers Mood (slave need Scatology on B)
*Bonus to Golden Shower
*Increase Habit
*Make the Slave Perverted

Negative Effect:
*Lower Mood (if Slave is not Perverted and has Scatology on B)
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene
*Lower Health

===Vaginal Vibe===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Empathy
*Increase Arousal
*Bonus to Sex

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene

==Traits==
[[File:JONT_Traits.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A slave with lots of traits]]
Slaves can have various traits, some visible from the start, some you'll only find out after certain actions or training sessions.

Open:
* ''Arena Champion'' - Received in the Arena "Put Gladiatrix" after several wins. Opens new options (fight Champion, Group fight and Fiend fight) during Colosseum fights.
* ''Bruise'' - Decreases Beauty of a Slave. Rating from "D" to "S+" Decrease over time depending on the Slaver/ Assistants Medical Talent.
* ''Charming Voice'' - Slave start with Singing rating "S+"
* ''Clumsy'' - Make it harder to train Physical common skill's (Housekeeping , Martial Arts, ect.)
* ''Hoarse Voice'' - The Slave be cannot trained as a Singer.
* ''Immature'' - Cannot get Pregnant. Some Clients will not buy her. Slower during races in Colosseum but cannot be beheaded by String Trap.
* ''Scars'' - Decrease the Beauty of an Slave. Small Scars increase Exoticism. Can be Removed in the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Serpentine_Quarter#Medical_center|Medical Center]]. Range "Small Scars" to "Ugly Scars"
* ''Trace of beatings(+ ,++)'' - Greatly Reduce the Beauty of an Slave. Decrease over time.
* ''Virgin'' - Nothing Special if Broken can be Restored in [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Serpentine_Quarter#Medical_center|Medical Center]].

Hidden:
* ''Accustomed to pain'' - Able to endure pain. More resistant to pain based threats. Can be obtained by repeated punishing, Horse Mating, Fisting, Anal Fisting, Masochism and Self-Torture training.
* ''Ascetic'' - Indifferent to luxury. Dresses or Ornaments as rewards have no effect.
* ''Bisexual'' - Willing to have sex with Male and Female. Threesome will be easy to learn. (More ?)
* ''Bloodthirsty'' - Loves to see blood, makes some tortures less effective.
* ''Brony '' - Loves horse related skills
* ''Coward'' - Punishments are much more effective.
* ''Darkness Child'' - Reduces effectiveness of deprivation punishments. (increases effectiveness of blindfold during active sex?)
* ''Exhibitionist'' - Makes some lessons go easier (Exhibitionism, Seduction, Gang bang, Enema ?any others?)
* ''Frigid'' - Indifferent to sex.
* ''Good Metabolism'' - Easier to lose weight/Harder to gain weight
* ''Guilt Complex'' - Slave can be punished with more severe punishments for an offense.
* ''Hyperactive'' - Does not like to sit still. '''Free time''' rewards will not have a positive effect on mood.
* ''Hysteric'' - Enjoys praise. '''Verbal encouragement''' is more effective.
* ''Lesbian'' - Rewarding with Erotic or date will have no affect and Sex skills with Male counterpart will be harder.
* ''Masochist'' - Enjoys pain.
* ''Megalomania'' - Can't spoil.
* ''Nymphomaniac'' - Enjoys sex.
* ''Psi-masochist'' - Enjoys psychological pressure. Verbal rewards less effective.
* ''Pervert'' - Makes some lessons go easier (Rimming, Enema, Scatology, Golden Shower, all Xenophilia). Eating Fiend Cum will give positive mood.
* ''Purist'' - Makes perverted skills harder.
* ''Sportive'' - Physical exercises are more fun and associated skills increase faster.
* ''Talent'' - A talent for a certain skill. This skill will increase considerably faster. Examples are "Talent: Cook" or "Talent: Musician".
* ''Wayward'' - Undisciplined?
* ''Weakened Metabolism'' - Easier to gain weight/Harder to lose weight
* ''Torpid'' - Hard to get in physical shape
This list is incomplete.

==Mood==

Mood decide how well the Slave will learn skills. Bad Mood such as "Depressive" let the Slave learn slowly. Good Mood like "Happy" make it faster.
To find out what's affecting her mood ask "How are you feeling?" and she'll list off the positive and negative effects she's under.
The effects of rewards will last for a while so to maximize happiness it's important to use a variety of rewards and combine their affects.

Mood levels from highest to lowest:
* ''Estatic''
* ''Happy''
* ''Pleased''
* ''Optimistic''
* ''Cheerful'' 

* ''Calm (neutral)'' 

* ''Unhappy''
* ''Pessimistic''
* ''Melancholic''
* ''Depressed''
* ''Severely Depressed'' 

Improved by:
* ''Encourage''
* ''Rewards''
* ''Enough to Eat''
* ''Your Leftovers''
* ''Clean House''
* ''Good Hygiene''
* ''Comfortable clothes (like the sundress)''
* ''Sleep in the Slavers bed'' (note: Slave need high Obedience)
* ''Sleep in boudoir''
* ''Letting her orgasm''
* ''Use her Talent'' (Trait Talent: ???)
* ''Take Drug - Chug (strong alcohol, drink two and she passes out)''
* ''Drink potion - Bacchic nectar (doesn't stack with alcohol and can only be used once, but won't pass out with repeated attempts, cheaper and easier to just drink the alcohol, though)''
* ''Not punishing her when she's guilty'' 

Decreased by:
* ''Explain her position'' (Note: as long as she have not accept to be a slave)
* ''Threaten''
* ''Starving''
* ''Overworking her (red energy levels)''
* ''Dehydrated food''
* ''Fiend's cum''
* ''Dirty House''
* ''Bad Hygiene''
* ''Sleep in the cell''
* ''Sleep on the floor''
* ''Sleep on a Bedroll''
* ''Walk around Naked''
* ''Built up sexual desire''
* ''any Rules'' (on low Obedience)
* ''Raping''
* ''Pregnacy with a fog fiend''
* ''Having Rotphilis (treatable STD)''

Being on her period will have a slight negative effect on her mood that you can't control. "I have these days...stomach ache. So the mood is not very much."

==Ranks==
To see what the requirements are for the next rank, click on your slave's portrait, then the rank letter in the left panel. For example in rank B you may see:
*Further improve this slave's sexual skills
*Further improve this slave's common skills
*This slave should master a common skill
*Encourage this slave's sense of loyalty

'''Basic Attributes'''
Add up the total of these stats (red = 0, green =5, i.e. an apathetic slave has 0 temperament, while reactive has 3, and passionate has 5) and subtract off pride to get your total.
*Endurance
*Empathy
*Temperament
*Intellect
*Nature
*-Pride (lowering pride increases the attributes)

'''Sexual skills''' refers to Categories, not individual skills.

==='''F-'''===

Lowest Rank. only the Slave market will buy the slaves for low price.

=== '''D'''===

Recommend Sell Price:500$

Requires
::*Stats >= 8 point
::*General Skills >= 5
::*Well-known fame or Plain beauty
=== '''C'''===

Recommend Sell Price:1000$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 12 point
::*General Skills >= 10
::*Sexual Stats >= 5
::*Celebrity fame or Cute beauty
=== '''B'''===

Recommend Sell Price:2500$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 14 point
::*General Skills >= 15
::*Sexual Stats >= 12
::*One green general skill.
::*Illustrious fame or Pretty beauty
=== '''A'''===

Recommend Sell Price:5000$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 16 point
::*General Skills >= 15
::*Sexual Stats >= 15
::*One green sexual skill
::*Superstar fame or Beautiful beauty
::*Devotion at least 1 (Aura)

=== '''S+'''===

Recommend Sell Price:10000$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 18 point
::*General Skills >= 30
::*Sexual Stats >= 25
::*Four green skills (?)
::*Legend of Rome fame or Exquisite beauty
::*Devotion at least 4 (Aura)

==Pregnancy==

A Slave might get pregnant. There are two possible pregnancies.
*Regular Pregnancy
Regular pregnancy will cause your slave to be taken away by the autorities until after childbirth once pregnancy becomes apparent. You will be warned beforehand that the slave might be pregnant.

*Fiend Pregnancy
This pregnancy occurs rapidly and will create an event in the morning where the fiend bursts out of the slaves stomach, killing the slave in the process. if you have a fiend pen you can capture it. See [[Jack-o-nine/Fiend|fiend]] for details.

Both types can be aborted at the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Serpentine_Quarter#Medical_center|Medical Center]]. There is also the option of making your slave sterile to prevent the risk of pregnancy from ever occurring in the first place. Sterilization is reversible.

== Guilt ==
to be added
== Merit ==
to be added

== Charm ==
A derived stat that will affect who's willing to buy your slave (if you meet the list listed requirements but the buyer turns her down for a vague reason, odds are she didn't meet the charm test)
The formula for Charm is as [http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/showpost.php?p=570857&postcount=207 follows]:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| charm = style*3 + exotic + morale + brand_reputation + fame*2 - relative_fat - angst - spoil - scares - (bruises+1)/2
|}
stuntcock42: 

"The most straightforward approach is to simply raise Style (since it has an x3 modifier). Buy her some nice clothes and jewely, remember to EQUIP the new items on her, take her to the Salon and get a full makeover, and then immediately try to visit the target NPC (e.g. Pope) again. Most of the Salon boosts will disappear at end-of-day, so it's important to visit the NPC promptly."
*And remember style includes hygiene, so have slave bathe/wash you/hot springs *before* visiting the Salon, as those activities wash off perfume and possibly hairstyle/makeup. Oddly, none of the Salon treatments improve hygiene.

==Sanity and Broken Spirit==
Another hidden derived stat which is:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Temperament + Nature + Pride
|}

As pride goes from Arrogant to Unashamed, sanity goes down. This is an important stat to know, because if it drops below 3 the slave's spirit will be broken and she'll be Rank F- forever and difficult to sell.
To avoid this situation you need to keep Temperament and Nature high and avoid decreasing her pride too far.
See sections on [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Nature|Nature]], [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Temperament|Temperament]] and [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Pride|Pride]] for help increasing/decreasing them.

More info and discussion [http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/showpost.php?p=598295&postcount=277 here].

==Rewards - What the Heck is "Promise a Promotion/Reward"?==
The puzzlingly named "Promise her a promotion/reward" is satisfied by the following:
*Spend Time Together: Stroll on roof (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Walk in city (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Go to beach (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Go to theater (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Go to a restaurant (always)
*Give Free Time: Rest til evening
*Give Free Time: Fun til evening
*Give Free Time: Garden of Gethsemene
*Give Free Time: Hot Springs
*Give Free Time: Golden cage
*Erotic Reward: Vibes
*Erotic Reward: Cunnilingus

Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves

2015-12-23T12:52:19Z

Inquisitor: /* Rewards - What the Heck is "Promise her a Promotion"? */

{{Jack-o-nine}}
==Acquiring Slaves==
===Slave Market===
::: The easiest way to get a slave is to head to the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Slave_Market|Slave Market]] located in the Trade square of the White town. There you'll be able to bid for slaves.
===Contract work===
::: Head into the White town and enter [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#The_Slavers_Guild|The slavers guild]]. There you'll be offered a girl and an objective (e.g. rank D nurse). They'll give you a small advance to cover some of the costs of training, and pay based on quality and swiftness.

===Capture===
:::Pro:Free slave. 
:::Con:Requires Combat 

::: Not recommended, specially for new players. Head into the Border of the Fogs and then [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Border_of_the_Fogs#Patrol_Border_of_Fogs|Patrol border of Fogs]]. You'll most likely encounter a battle and be offered a chance to join it. Should you succeed you'll capture a slave. There is a high chance the slave will be [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Pregnancy|pregnant]] with a [[jack-o-nine/Fiend|fiend]]

::: Warning: You die if you fail. For more information See [[jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Combat|Combat]]
===Order a slave===
:::Pro:Customizeable slave. 
:::Con:Expensive, Takes a long time to deliver. 

::: Head into the White town and enter The slavers guild then Talk to [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#The_Slavers_Guild|expert]] and Order slave selection. You get to choose how young you want her and many of her stats. Slaves with high stats take longer to be delivered and are more expensive. Prices vary between $400 and $1300.
===Smugglers===
:::Pro:somewhat Customizable. Immediate delivery. 
:::Con:extremely expensive, decreases your brand 
::: Head into the Border of the Fogs and then the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Border_of_the_Fogs#Smugglers_Rendezvous|Smuggler's rendezvous]]. There you'll able to purchase a slave for $2000, but you'll be able to choose between a mature, young or immature one. You'll always get a C rank slave.



===Jobs===
The maid - Maid 
Assistant - Secretary 
Gladiator - Gladiatrix 
Enchantress - Alchemy 
Actress - Dance , Sing or Musican 
Concubine - Total sex skills above 9 . To increase the rank of concubine at the same time need to keep sex skills at ordinary skills.

===Branding===
Before a slave can be sold anywhere other than the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Slave_Market|Slave Market]] it must be branded.

*There are 3 options to brand a slave
** Casting Adverto Servili, which requires a Magic Rank of A/Magister, costing $25.
**[[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Quarter_of_the_Outcasts#Uncle_Bo|Uncle Bo]] in the Quarter of the Outcasts will tattoo a brand for $10
**If you have a [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Player_Housing|dungeon]] rented you can use a branding iron at no cost, but will hurt the slave and decrease mood
***To Hot-iron brand the slave, click on "No Brand" on the slave's anatomy page

==Stats==
===Beauty===
Affects:
*maximum [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Ranks|rank]] of the slave (superseded by Fame)
Increased by:
*Neoplasty
Decreased by:
*[[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Traits|Bruising ]]
*[[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Traits|Scarring]]

===Endurance===
Affects:
*Amount of [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Energy|Energy]] gained overnight and the arousal.
Affected by:
*Living conditions (sleeping in a bed vs. sleeping on the floor), amount of stars left before ending day (1 star is optimal)
Increased by:
*[[jack-o-nine/Diet|Supplements]]
*Martial arts
*Fitness training
*Dance lesson
*Pet training
*Pony training
*Harness training
*Enema training
*Entertain me: Acrobatics
*Clothes: Athletic Leotard and Sneakers
Decreased by:
*Beatings
*Torture
*Behave:Deny Toileting
*Behave:urinal
*Behave:toilet
*Scatology
*Augmentation surgery
*Pregnancy
*Disease

===Empathy===
Affects:
*How much the slave will be affected by physical and psychological influences
Increased by:
*Force Silence
*Deny orgasm
*Successfully suppressing an orgasm
*Vaginal vibe
*Reward->Free time:Garden of gethsemane
*Reward->Free time:Hot springs
*Reward:Sensual message
Decreased by:
*Arranged sparing for slave
*Put gladiatrix
*Horse mating
*Beatings and torture

===Temperament===
Affects:
*Arousal and likelyhood to obey orders
Increased by:
*Spiked Collar
*Boots
*Reward->Free time:"Golden cage"
*Winning a fight
*Winning a race
*Orgasm during active sex
Decreased by:
*Behave: Force silence
*Behave: Pet
*Rape
*Blindfold during active sex

===Intellect===
Affects:
* Speed of learning
* Quality of accounting
Increased by:
* Nurse training, Clerical work, Alchemy, Slave - Accountant
Decreased by:
* Elysian Datura - very slowly, unless the random number generator hates you.



===Nature===
Affects:
*Value and obedience
Increased by:
*Reward->Free time:"Golden cage"
*Victory at sparring match for slave
*Victory at put gladiatrix
*Matrial Arts
*Failure to [[jack-o-nine/Spells|Cast]] Domini Dictum
*Not following imposed rules
*Supervise Slave ([[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Assistant|Assistant]])
Decreased by:
*[[jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Mood|Depression/Despair]]
*Anal Tail
*Being in a cell
*Psychological Pressure
*Behave:pet
*Rape

::: '''WARNING!'''

::: At the lowest rank the slave is broken and her rating is set to F-. it is very hard to raise Nature so be careful.

===Pride===
Affects:
*Obedience
Increased by:
*Not following Rules, Sparring for Slave, Put Gladiatrix
Decreased by:
*Behave: Force silence
*Behave: Force humility
*Behave: Deny toileting
*Behave: Pet
*Behave: Alarm
*Behave: Vaginal vibe
*Behave: Urinal
*Behave: Toilet
*Golden Shower
*Scatology
*Rape
*Certain clothing: leather collar, steel collar, pony plume, anal tail, pony harness
*Enema training
*Humiliation training
*Deep throat training
*Rimming training
*Anal sex training
*Self harm training
*Golden shower training
*Scat training
*Shaming punishment: Naked walk
*Shaming punishment: Shameful podium
*[[jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Guilt|Punishment]]

===Exoticism===
Can see the formula on the Anatomy page of the slave:
*Exoticism = natural exoticism + tattoos + piercings + clothes
Affects
*Evaluation
Increased by:
*Body modifications
*BDSM paraphernalia
*Animal paraphernalia
*Fetish paraphernalia
*Cat ears
*Exotic clothes
*Exotic wig
*Jewelry - gem earrings
*Ornamented Collar
*Tattoos (at Uncle Bo's: Start Tattoo->Continue Tattoo->Finish Tattoo has largest bonuses)
Decreased by:
*Absence of the aforementioned items

===Physique===
Affect:
*Evaluation
For information on how to change Physique see:[[Jack-o-nine/Diet|Diet]]

=== Style===
Formula on anatomy page (anyone got the exact formula from the code?):
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Style = clothes + makeup + hair + makeup(2) + hygiene + grace
|}
Grace is a trait found on a few slaves. Makeup is listed twice and they have different values:
*The first value seems to be facial makeup
**Improved by the "Visage and manicure" option at [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Salon_.22Elven_Laid.22|"Elven Laid" Salon]] increases it to B/Blue once applied but only lasts a day. It also increases the second value slightly.
**A more expensive, but permanent option is [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Quarter_of_the_Outcasts#Uncle_Bo|Uncle Bo's]] offer of permanent makeup tattoos that set it at S+/Green.
*Second value seems to be overall body
**Salon treatment: Visage and Manicure
**Salon treatment: Waxing
**(these two combined raise it to B/Blue, suggesting an incomplete list)
 

Affects:
::
*Evaluation
Affected by:
*Hygiene
Increased by:
*Apparel
*Jewelry
*Fashionable hairstyle
*Waxing
*Visage and manicure
*Perfume
Decreased by:
*Absence of the aforementioned items

===Fame===
Affects:
*Rank
Increased by:
*Spread rumors (Gentleman's club and Central forum)
*Winning fights
*Winning races
Decreased by:
*Nothing

==Aura==
::: ''Section is work in progress''
In order to see a slave's aura you need to first cast [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Magic#Auspex|Auspex]] (2 sparks) or be wearing the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Central_Forum|Raven Crown]]

===Obedience===
Increased by:
*Obeying Orders
Decreased by:
*Denying Orders`

Note: Higher = Better.

===Sexual arousal===
Increased by:
*Deny orgasm
*Vaginal beads
*Aphrodisiac potion
*Anal tail
Decreased by:
*Allowing orgasm

Note: Nothing

===Fear===
Increased by:
*Punishments that slave is afraid of. Trait dependent (eg. Shy, Pyromaniac)
*Tremendio spell
*Threaten
Decreased by:
*Not punishing while guilty
*Reward: Garden of Gethsmane
*Reward: Spend time Together
*Reward: Erotic Reward

Note: High Fear can Break the Slave. High fear will Depress the Slave.

===Despair===
Increased by:
*Punishing slave more than guilt
*Negative mood at the end of the day (slowly).
Decreased by:
*''Very'' positive mood at the end of day (slowly).
*Reward: Garden of Gethsmane

Note: Better don't increase it - it make the Slave depressive and slowly lowers psychic stats.

===Awareness===
Increased by:
*Itself over time
*Explain her Position
*Punishment of all kind (as long the Punishment is equal to her guilt)
Decreased by:
*None

Note: Awareness is the ability to understand that she is a slave and has no right to Disobey. Increase Faster if the Slave has high intellect.

===Taming===
Increased by:
*Physical Punishment
*Rape
*Rules (Force Humility, Deny Orgasm)
*Itselfe
Decrease by:
*None

Note: Increase Faster with Stronger Aura of the Slaver.

===Spoiling===
Increased by:
*Rewarding slave more than she deserves
*Sleeping in boudoir when obedience is low
Decreased by:
*Not rewarding slave when she deserves it
*Put in Place talk option
*Sleep in Cell or on the Floor

Note:This aural stat increases very fast so be careful.

===Devotion===
Increased by:
*Positive mood while keeping Awareness/Taming/Habit up increases it slowly. (Despair must be reduced first).
*Philter potion (only one use per slave)
*Wedding dress slightly speeds up devotion growth.
Decreased by:
*None

Note: Fear and Despair reduce the amount of Devotion that you obtain

==Rules==
To set your Slave Rule can Help her to deplove Skills faster or slower and can have Various effects on Auras.

===Force Silence===
Positive Effect:
*Bonus to Dance
*Increase Habit
*Increase Empathy

Negative Effect:
*Lower Temperament
*Lower Pride

===Force Humility===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Habit
*Increase Awareness
*Increase Tame
(Depending on Slavers Aura)

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride

===Deny Orgasm===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Arousal on Successes
*Increase Empathy
*Increase Tame

Negative Effect:
*Lower Mood

===Deny Toileting===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Habit

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride (depending on Slavers Aura)
*Lower Health

===Behave: Pet===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Habit
*Bonus to Dance
*Bonus to Pet
*Bonus to Domestication

Negative Effect:
*Lower Nature
*Lower Pride (depending on the Slavers Aura)
*Lower Hygiene

===Behave: Alarm===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Slaver Mood (if Oral Sex is High enough)
*Bonus to Oral Sex
*Increase Habit

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene

===Behave: Urinal===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Slavers Mood (slave need Golden Shower on B)
*Bonus to Golden Shower
*Increase Habit
*Make the Slave Perverted

Negative Effect:
*Lower Mood (if Slave is not Perverted and has Golden Shower on B)
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene
*Lower Health

===Behave: Toilet===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Slavers Mood (slave need Scatology on B)
*Bonus to Golden Shower
*Increase Habit
*Make the Slave Perverted

Negative Effect:
*Lower Mood (if Slave is not Perverted and has Scatology on B)
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene
*Lower Health

===Vaginal Vibe===
Positive Effect:
*Increase Empathy
*Increase Arousal
*Bonus to Sex

Negative Effect:
*Lower Pride
*Lower Hygiene

==Traits==
[[File:JONT_Traits.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A slave with lots of traits]]
Slaves can have various traits, some visible from the start, some you'll only find out after certain actions or training sessions.

Open:
* ''Arena Champion'' - Received in the Arena "Put Gladiatrix" after several wins. Opens new options (fight Champion, Group fight and Fiend fight) during Colosseum fights.
* ''Bruise'' - Decreases Beauty of a Slave. Rating from "D" to "S+" Decrease over time depending on the Slaver/ Assistants Medical Talent.
* ''Charming Voice'' - Slave start with Singing rating "S+"
* ''Clumsy'' - Make it harder to train Physical common skill's (Housekeeping , Martial Arts, ect.)
* ''Hoarse Voice'' - The Slave be cannot trained as a Singer.
* ''Immature'' - Cannot get Pregnant. Some Clients will not buy her. Slower during races in Colosseum but cannot be beheaded by String Trap.
* ''Scars'' - Decrease the Beauty of an Slave. Small Scars increase Exoticism. Can be Removed in the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Serpentine_Quarter#Medical_center|Medical Center]]. Range "Small Scars" to "Ugly Scars"
* ''Trace of beatings(+ ,++)'' - Greatly Reduce the Beauty of an Slave. Decrease over time.
* ''Virgin'' - Nothing Special if Broken can be Restored in [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Serpentine_Quarter#Medical_center|Medical Center]].

Hidden:
* ''Accustomed to pain'' - Able to endure pain. More resistant to pain based threats. Can be obtained by repeated punishing, Horse Mating, Fisting, Anal Fisting, Masochism and Self-Torture training.
* ''Ascetic'' - Indifferent to luxury. Dresses or Ornaments as rewards have no effect.
* ''Bisexual'' - Willing to have sex with Male and Female. Threesome will be easy to learn. (More ?)
* ''Bloodthirsty'' - Loves to see blood, makes some tortures less effective.
* ''Brony '' - Loves horse related skills
* ''Coward'' - Punishments are much more effective.
* ''Darkness Child'' - Reduces effectiveness of deprivation punishments. (increases effectiveness of blindfold during active sex?)
* ''Exhibitionist'' - Makes some lessons go easier (Exhibitionism, Seduction, Gang bang, Enema ?any others?)
* ''Frigid'' - Indifferent to sex.
* ''Good Metabolism'' - Easier to lose weight/Harder to gain weight
* ''Guilt Complex'' - Slave can be punished with more severe punishments for an offense.
* ''Hyperactive'' - Does not like to sit still. '''Free time''' rewards will not have a positive effect on mood.
* ''Hysteric'' - Enjoys praise. '''Verbal encouragement''' is more effective.
* ''Lesbian'' - Rewarding with Erotic or date will have no affect and Sex skills with Male counterpart will be harder.
* ''Masochist'' - Enjoys pain.
* ''Megalomania'' - Can't spoil.
* ''Nymphomaniac'' - Enjoys sex.
* ''Psi-masochist'' - Enjoys psychological pressure. Verbal rewards less effective.
* ''Pervert'' - Makes some lessons go easier (Rimming, Enema, Scatology, Golden Shower, all Xenophilia). Eating Fiend Cum will give positive mood.
* ''Purist'' - Makes perverted skills harder.
* ''Sportive'' - Physical exercises are more fun and associated skills increase faster.
* ''Talent'' - A talent for a certain skill. This skill will increase considerably faster. Examples are "Talent: Cook" or "Talent: Musician".
* ''Wayward'' - Undisciplined?
* ''Weakened Metabolism'' - Easier to gain weight/Harder to lose weight
* ''Torpid'' - Hard to get in physical shape
This list is incomplete.

==Mood==

Mood decide how well the Slave will learn skills. Bad Mood such as "Depressive" let the Slave learn slowly. Good Mood like "Happy" make it faster.
To find out what's affecting her mood ask "How are you feeling?" and she'll list off the positive and negative effects she's under.
The effects of rewards will last for a while so to maximize happiness it's important to use a variety of rewards and combine their affects.

Mood levels from highest to lowest:
* ''Estatic''
* ''Happy''
* ''Pleased''
* ''Optimistic''
* ''Cheerful'' 

* ''Calm (neutral)'' 

* ''Unhappy''
* ''Pessimistic''
* ''Melancholic''
* ''Depressed''
* ''Severely Depressed'' 

Improved by:
* ''Encourage''
* ''Rewards''
* ''Enough to Eat''
* ''Your Leftovers''
* ''Clean House''
* ''Good Hygiene''
* ''Comfortable clothes (like the sundress)''
* ''Sleep in the Slavers bed'' (note: Slave need high Obedience)
* ''Sleep in boudoir''
* ''Letting her orgasm''
* ''Use her Talent'' (Trait Talent: ???)
* ''Take Drug - Chug (strong alcohol, drink two and she passes out)''
* ''Drink potion - Bacchic nectar (doesn't stack with alcohol and can only be used once, but won't pass out with repeated attempts, cheaper and easier to just drink the alcohol, though)''
* ''Not punishing her when she's guilty'' 

Decreased by:
* ''Explain her position'' (Note: as long as she have not accept to be a slave)
* ''Threaten''
* ''Starving''
* ''Overworking her (red energy levels)''
* ''Dehydrated food''
* ''Fiend's cum''
* ''Dirty House''
* ''Bad Hygiene''
* ''Sleep in the cell''
* ''Sleep on the floor''
* ''Sleep on a Bedroll''
* ''Walk around Naked''
* ''Built up sexual desire''
* ''any Rules'' (on low Obedience)
* ''Raping''
* ''Pregnacy with a fog fiend''
* ''Having Rotphilis (treatable STD)''

Being on her period will have a slight negative effect on her mood that you can't control. "I have these days...stomach ache. So the mood is not very much."

==Ranks==
To see what the requirements are for the next rank, click on your slave's portrait, then the rank letter in the left panel. For example in rank B you may see:
*Further improve this slave's sexual skills
*Further improve this slave's common skills
*This slave should master a common skill
*Encourage this slave's sense of loyalty

'''Basic Attributes'''
Add up the total of these stats (red = 0, green =5, i.e. an apathetic slave has 0 temperament, while reactive has 3, and passionate has 5) and subtract off pride to get your total.
*Endurance
*Empathy
*Temperament
*Intellect
*Nature
*-Pride (lowering pride increases the attributes)

'''Sexual skills''' refers to Categories, not individual skills.

==='''F-'''===

Lowest Rank. only the Slave market will buy the slaves for low price.

=== '''D'''===

Recommend Sell Price:500$

Requires
::*Stats >= 8 point
::*General Skills >= 5
::*Well-known fame or Plain beauty
=== '''C'''===

Recommend Sell Price:1000$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 12 point
::*General Skills >= 10
::*Sexual Stats >= 5
::*Celebrity fame or Cute beauty
=== '''B'''===

Recommend Sell Price:2500$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 14 point
::*General Skills >= 15
::*Sexual Stats >= 12
::*One green general skill.
::*Illustrious fame or Pretty beauty
=== '''A'''===

Recommend Sell Price:5000$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 16 point
::*General Skills >= 15
::*Sexual Stats >= 15
::*One green sexual skill
::*Superstar fame or Beautiful beauty
::*Devotion at least 1 (Aura)

=== '''S+'''===

Recommend Sell Price:10000$

Requires:
::*Stats >= 18 point
::*General Skills >= 30
::*Sexual Stats >= 25
::*Four green skills (?)
::*Legend of Rome fame or Exquisite beauty
::*Devotion at least 4 (Aura)

==Pregnancy==

A Slave might get pregnant. There are two possible pregnancies.
*Regular Pregnancy
Regular pregnancy will cause your slave to be taken away by the autorities until after childbirth once pregnancy becomes apparent. You will be warned beforehand that the slave might be pregnant.

*Fiend Pregnancy
This pregnancy occurs rapidly and will create an event in the morning where the fiend bursts out of the slaves stomach, killing the slave in the process. if you have a fiend pen you can capture it. See [[Jack-o-nine/Fiend|fiend]] for details.

Both types can be aborted at the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/Serpentine_Quarter#Medical_center|Medical Center]]. There is also the option of making your slave sterile to prevent the risk of pregnancy from ever occurring in the first place. Sterilization is reversible.

== Guilt ==
to be added
== Merit ==
to be added

== Charm ==
A derived stat that will affect who's willing to buy your slave (if you meet the list listed requirements but the buyer turns her down for a vague reason, odds are she didn't meet the charm test)
The formula for Charm is as [http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/showpost.php?p=570857&postcount=207 follows]:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| charm = style*3 + exotic + morale + brand_reputation + fame*2 - relative_fat - angst - spoil - scares - (bruises+1)/2
|}
stuntcock42: 

"The most straightforward approach is to simply raise Style (since it has an x3 modifier). Buy her some nice clothes and jewely, remember to EQUIP the new items on her, take her to the Salon and get a full makeover, and then immediately try to visit the target NPC (e.g. Pope) again. Most of the Salon boosts will disappear at end-of-day, so it's important to visit the NPC promptly."
*And remember style includes hygiene, so have slave bathe/wash you/hot springs *before* visiting the Salon, as those activities wash off perfume and possibly hairstyle/makeup. Oddly, none of the Salon treatments improve hygiene.

==Sanity and Broken Spirit==
Another hidden derived stat which is:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Temperament + Nature + Pride
|}

As pride goes from Arrogant to Unashamed, sanity goes down. This is an important stat to know, because if it drops below 3 the slave's spirit will be broken and she'll be Rank F- forever and difficult to sell.
To avoid this situation you need to keep Temperament and Nature high and avoid decreasing her pride too far.
See sections on [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Nature|Nature]], [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Temperament|Temperament]] and [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Slaves#Pride|Pride]] for help increasing/decreasing them.

More info and discussion [http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/showpost.php?p=598295&postcount=277 here].

==Rewards - What the Heck is "Promise a Promotion/Reward"?==
The puzzlingly named "Promise her a promotion/reward" is satisfied by the following:
*Spend Time Together: Stroll on roof (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Walk in city (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Go to beach (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Go to theater (if successful enough)
*Spend Time Together: Go to a restaurant (always)
*Give Free Time: Rest til evening
*Give Free Time: Fun til evening
*Give Free Time: Garden of Gethsemene
*Give Free Time: Hot Springs
*Give Free Time: Golden cage
*Erotic Reward: Vibes
*Erotic Reward: Cunnilingus

Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Active Sex

2015-12-21T12:45:50Z

Inquisitor: Add some findings concerning Interest

{{Jack-o-nine}}
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==Basics==
Active sex allows you to take a more direct approach in a sex scene, controlling the flow, actions, and ultimately the results.

On the right side of the interface there's a list of the slaver and his partner's stats. 

'''Slaver stats'''
*Arousal - How close the master is to orgasm
*Energy - How much energy the master has: scene ends when it goes below 0
*Interest - How interested the master is in sex: scene ends when it goes below 0
*Cum Buildup - How much cum the master has saved. When this is emptied "Start sex" is no longer available.
*Threshhold - Determines how long the master will be restrained before he will be forced to cum.

'''Slave's stats'''
*Stamina - affects the growth of arousal and climax, and partner's diligence
*Arousal level - modifies the climax threshold
*Attention level - affects the growth of skills
*Openness - "affects the complexity and balance during certain actions, on the climax-count threshold and type of orgasm"?
*Climax - current arousal and threshold. When the arousal grows above the threshold, the partner orgasms

'''some observations''' 
Actions performed here relate directly to the slaver's sexual skills. I.E. Johny is wierd. He has maximum perversion, and nothing else. So trying arouse actions end up turning the girl off, but performing "golden shower" is a major turn-on for even an untrained partner.
Other actions are related to your partner's skill level, like Striptease which will will either increase interest or decrease it if used by an untrained slave. Insults/rude remarks cause the slaver's interest to crater (possibly related to dominance stat?) 
Forced climax a function of threshold and cum buildup?
: The PC orgasms initially when Arousal reaches 100. If you have enough juice and interest to go again, it's possible to exceed 100 the second time around.

==Continuous Orgasms==

If you manage your slave's arousal carefully you can get her to orgasm every turn for as long as the sex act lasts. This improves her mood a lot; ask her how she feels and she'll say "Ohh, it was a great sex! Such a heavenly pleasure... I would like to experience this once again.".

The general approach is to alternate massage and arousal until attention, openness and arousal are all green. Usually at this point she will have a threshold value < 25 and if she doesn't orgasm immediately on starting sex, she will soon after. If all goes to plan you'll get a message "if ably support her excitement, she will cum over and over again without interruption".

As always, there are a few caveats:

===Interest===

The biggest limiting factor is PC interest. If it's too low you won't have enough time to get her aroused, let alone take advantage of her state.

Some things that have been found to have a significant impact on Interest:
* Slave beauty. The lower the Beauty of the slave, the less Interest. Keep in mind that scars and bruises affect Beauty.
* Slave cleanliness. Bath her before having sex.
* Slave sexual skills, particularly Demonstration skills like Seduction.
* If the slave has high Demonstration skills and/or Dancer skill you can increase Interest by letting her perform Strip tease and Seduction a few times. But beware that a low skill level might decrease Interest. There is some randomness involved.
* Doing the [[Jack-o-nine/Gameplay/Locations/White_Town#Central Forum| Garsid the Inseminator quest]] helps a lot to increase Interest, but it is not a fix for having sex with an ugly, dirty slave.

===Reluctant Slaves===

Some slaves are noticeably harder to arouse than others. Sometimes nothing will get them off red and you just have to sate yourself and move on. Often though you can get her interest with the other foreplay actions. Kissing and "caress me" can often move a slave to "interested". From there you should be able to proceed normally.

===Sometimes it still doesn't work===

Sometimes you do it all right and the slave comes once and her arousal resets to red. Sometimes you can make her orgasm again during sex but you never get the continuous orgasm effect. Other times her openness will rapidly drop back to red as well. This tends to happen more for highly trained slaves who have learned to set aside their needs and focus on pleasing their master. This, while laudable, is not what you want in this case.

What you can do is let her openness drop to red and then stop the sex act and re-arouse her. You'll generally need to make her kiss or caress you to get her started. After that it should be possible to overcome her self control and she'll orgasm helplessly for you. Again, PC interest is important here; there's no point in getting her all revved up if you don't have time to take her out for a spin.

Changing to a less familiar sex act can help as well. Sometimes a girl who retains control for normal sex will lose it completely for anal.

===Over-Arousing===

Sometimes a slave reaches her lowest threshold point before her arousal turns green. Continuing past this point will then make her less responsive. There's no way to tell if she's at optimum readiness, but if her climax values get to 0/2 it's worth starting sex there and then. Alternatively, if they seem to be rising rather than falling, you've probably passed the lowest point and again, you might as well just start.

===Negative Threshold===

Sometimes her threshold will go negative. This is useful since once you start sex, she will orgasm every turn, pretty much regardless of what you do. So she'll get an orgasm every turn of oral sex, for instance, or from being blindfolded, or just from watching the PC lube up. Bear in mind however that some actions may raise her threshold

There doesn't seem to be a reliable way to ger her into this state, but if you see it start sex immediately. Further foreplay is likely to raise her values to be positive and make less responsive.

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-11-11T15:14:16Z

Inquisitor: /* Gameplay FAQ */

{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
=Installing the Game=

==Quick step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\DISK1.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options OR [https://ntlea.codeplex.com/ Ntleas] for Windows 10 users).
#Click the second button from the top to start the Sexy Beach Premium Resort setup.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#About two-thirds the setup will ask for disk 2, so mount DISK2.mdf and then click OK.
#To run the game, simply right-click the <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder (or the shortcut linked to it), select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' to open the launcher and then click the ''ゲーム開始'' button on the far left to run the game.

==Simple step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) from .rar archive(s) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Extract the content of both .mdf files (using 7-Zip or WinRAR) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\setup</tt>, overwriting existing files. You should end up with five .cab files in there.
#Start <tt>setup.exe</tt>. The locale doesn't matter in this case, since the installer supports Unicode now.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#Run <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder to change resolution and picture quality in accordance with your preferences and hardware.
#Once you're satisfied with video options, you can skip the launcher and run the game or poser directly from the appropriate executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe, SexyBeachStudio_64.exe etc.) in the game directory.

==Installing DLC and updates==
'''Running filecopy.exe is not necessary or recommended.'''
:If you are unable to run filecopy.exe, the simple solution is to ''not run it''. All that's needed to apply the patch is copy the contents of the setup/ folder into your game directory. There may be exceptions to this, but they are very rare.

'''The latest game version is 1.09''', released on November 6 as <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio11106all.exe</tt> (993.5 MB cumulative update) and <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio1106sub.exe</tt> (30.6 MB incremental update). '''Note:''' Cumulative update has a second folder containing a 100% save. ''Do not copy this if you have a current save you wish to retain.'' Also do not copy this if you wish to find and buy all the clothing yourself, as this will automatically unlock them from the beginning.

Cumulative updates (big sbpr_*all.exe files) can be installed over any older (or the same) game version and only one, the latest file is enough to be fully up to date. Incremental updates (relatively small sbpr_*sub.exe files) must be installed strictly over the previous (or the same) game version, and all older incremental updates (applied after the last cumulative update, if any) must be applied in chronological order (from oldest to newest - see the file name for the release date) with no skipping in between.

DLC install order does not matter, they are independent and do not interfere with each other.

sbpr_*.exe files are self-extracting 7-Zip archives actually, so you can extract them manually with 7-Zip or WinRAR too. Open DLC or update .exe in your archiver, find <tt>setup</tt> directory and copy everything inside it to your game folder overwriting existing files, if any.

If you're also using the HF Patch, that should always be run after an official patch.

=Gameplay FAQ=
[[File:sbpr_focus_issue.jpg|thumb|Out of focus]]
*'''Q: Is there a way to get the close up on characters not to blur out (see picture "Out of focus" on the right)?''' '''A:''' It is caused by you having moved the focus point of the camera past the character (probably by "zooming" in by holding both mouse buttons). To fix it, click ''Reset camera'' or move the focus (white cross visible when moving the camera) to be at the center of the character. Click the right mouse button and move left/right to zoom instead of both mouse buttons.

*'''Q: Why can't I buy stuff in the shop?''' '''A:''' You probably checked "Unlock All Clothes" (main menu, game version 1.03+).

*'''Q: How do I increase my massage skill past certain level?''' '''A:''' When you open your item box (M -> items) there is a green bar there. It's your current massage experience. You have to fill that bar before you advance your level. To do so - simply initiate some H scene (there is a bench and a couple beds near Guru so you don't need to walk far). Just enter and exit the scene a couple times and your bar will be filled, then talk to Guru again to level up.

*'''Q: How do I add my custom made girl in the game?''' '''A:''' Select 'Custom' from the title screen, then the 'Sign Up' button. You'll see 2 list, list of your custom made girls (on the left) and list of girls on the island (on the right). Choose your custom made girl on the left list and add it to the right (use the button with the >>> in the middle of the screen). Click the 2nd button (on the right) on the bottom of the screen to accept change. Hard part now is to find the girl on the island cause she is randomly placed. Go into config and max out 'Heroine count on island' to improve your chance of finding her. 
:''-Alternatively-'' If you have a main girl (or any girl) with 3 hearts. Ask them out (option where they follow you) and go into the Dressing Room (F). There you can replace that girl with your custom girl and go straight into H scenes without having to get more hearts. More info in [[Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort/Gameplay/Custom_Characters|Custom Characters]].

*'''Q: How do I make my character naked during H?''' '''A:''' The - key toggles clothing and the ' key toggles accessories.

*'''Q: Why can't I buy any clothing, even though I have the money?''' '''A:''' Clothing already unlocked and available in the Custom Room can't be purchased. If you didn't check the 'Unlock All Clothing' option, then you must have installed a 100% Save either from the HF patch or a [[Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort/FAQ_Technical_Help#Installing_DLC_and_updates|DLC full patch]]. The only known solution is to clear your save folder completely, which unfortunately will clear any game progress you may have made.

=Technical FAQ=
*'''Q: The HF Patch tells me "The patch was unable to detect Sexy Beach Premium Resort (or you forgot to install the Studio patch) ...", but I already installed the game?''' '''A:''' The patch requires the Studio DLC, so you need to install <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio.exe</tt> or one of the cumulative updates.

*'''Q: The HF Patch tells me "Houston, we have a problem: Unexpected error running SB3UtilityScript on: "C:\illusion\SexyBeachPR\SexyBeachPR_32_Data\s hare dassets11.assets", Result: -1.", what is wrong?''' '''A:''' The official Patch Vol.2 ([https://mega.nz/#!Aw9gnLha!Hi1bHM-OYyRsKazCz5Zj5_1YYb8n3xhVWSb0dncq6Og sbpr_03_plusstudio0918all]) is a prerequisite of HF Patch 0.3+.

*'''Q: None of my custom character are appearing or they appear glitched in game?''' '''A:''' These issues are usually connected to the games PNG files being corrupted in some form. Try the options below
#If you have png files in the chara/female folder which are not saved correctly and which the game cant read it will show you no files at all. Remove all the png files from your folder, and step by step put just those files in you know work 100% correctly. This way you will find the corrupt files or the png you downloaded but cannot be loaded by the game.

*'''Q: Game stutters or loads really slow, what can I do?''' '''A:''' Besides lowering the graphics settings in the launcher, there are additional settings in the config menu. Depending on your needs you can lower the number of mob NPC's and heroines loaded. Another major help is lowering the map loading limit, the draw distance will be extremely short, and beware of falling through the ground, but performance may improve greatly. Disabling the scanner is known to help FPS too, but that currently has a glitch so lowering it's range is the alternative.

*'''Q: The resolution I want to play at is not shown in the launcher. Is there anything I can do?''' '''A:''' You can manually override the resolution by editing <tt>UserData/setup.xml</tt> file. However, DO NOT run the launcher afterwards (it will reset settings to default 1280x720, which may be useful if your edits broke the file). Start the game executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe etc.) directly instead. Note that using non-16:9 resolution may result in minor glitches (during transitions in cut-scenes for example).

*'''Q: The game lags. Is there a way to improve performance for AMD?''' '''A:''' I have an ATI R9 x280, quality 0, 1 or 2 is 10fps or less. Open Catalyst -> add SBPR to the 3D application list -> Overwrite all you can with ATI instead of allowing the 3D application to choose. The game will still be laggy, is maybe 20-26 fps and looks much better.

*'''Q: I need more in-game money and/or mini-games points. How do I cheat?''' '''A:''' Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is around offset 0x980. For example, new game starts with 3000 G, so you will see <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> byte sequence at offset 0x98A or so. If you want to have 1000000 G instead, change that <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>. Save file is not protected as of now (SBPR ver.1.02), so when you load this modified save, you'll have your million for free. As for the mini-games points, they are stored 4 (null) bytes past money in the same format (little endian 4-byte unsigned integer).

*'''Q: I need more health to beat the baddies. How do I cheat?''' '''A:''' Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney, they are stored as 4 bytes with a maximum of 100 at start or 200 with max upgrades) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is immediately after 4 (null) bytes after the last "ill_Default_Female.png" (<tt>69 6C 6C 5F 44 65 66 61 75 6C 74 5F 46 65 6D 61 6C 65 2E 70 6E 67</tt> (there are non-null bytes that follow "ill_Default_Female.png" and they are to be ignored) followed by current health (4 bytes) and max health (4 bytes), respectively ([[:File:Sbpr hex 02.png|Screenshot if that is too difficult to understand]], I use 999999 health (<tt>"3F 42 0F 00"</tt>)). So if you need 1000000 health just for kicks (takes a long time to kill yourself to death barring glitches, so use with caution), change both values to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>

== Config Settings ==
[[File:config.jpg|500px|thumb|right|SBPR config menu]]
Items with "(?)" need better description of what they do and understanding of what item does is low. Items number 10 and after apply only to H scenes.
# Display Crosshair
# Real-time Shadows toggle
# Max Number of Heroines to Load (Max 15 if Studio DLC is installed)
# Max Number of Mob NPC's to Load
# Level/Map loading limit
# Toggle Scanner/Radar ('''''Disabling may prevent loading of Heroines, can fix by re-enabling and waiting for reloading''''')
# Scanner/Radar Range
# Invert Horizontal Camera Rotation
# Invert Vertical Camera Rotation
# Girls Gaze, fixed or looking at camera during H (looks at camera regardless when player is not shown)
# Girls Head, fixed or Looking at camera during H (looks at camera regardless when player is not shown)
# Display Player Toggle
# Display Player (penis) Toggle
# Auto-hide view-blocking objects (?)
# Display Males Ejaculation Effect Toggle
# Display Mob NPC's During H (?)
# Display Help During H
# Automatically Reset Camera During H Scene Change

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-11-11T15:12:33Z

Inquisitor: Add clothes buying AQ

{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
=Installing the Game=

==Quick step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\DISK1.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options OR [https://ntlea.codeplex.com/ Ntleas] for Windows 10 users).
#Click the second button from the top to start the Sexy Beach Premium Resort setup.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#About two-thirds the setup will ask for disk 2, so mount DISK2.mdf and then click OK.
#To run the game, simply right-click the <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder (or the shortcut linked to it), select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' to open the launcher and then click the ''ゲーム開始'' button on the far left to run the game.

==Simple step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) from .rar archive(s) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Extract the content of both .mdf files (using 7-Zip or WinRAR) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\setup</tt>, overwriting existing files. You should end up with five .cab files in there.
#Start <tt>setup.exe</tt>. The locale doesn't matter in this case, since the installer supports Unicode now.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#Run <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder to change resolution and picture quality in accordance with your preferences and hardware.
#Once you're satisfied with video options, you can skip the launcher and run the game or poser directly from the appropriate executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe, SexyBeachStudio_64.exe etc.) in the game directory.

==Installing DLC and updates==
'''Running filecopy.exe is not necessary or recommended.'''
:If you are unable to run filecopy.exe, the simple solution is to ''not run it''. All that's needed to apply the patch is copy the contents of the setup/ folder into your game directory. There may be exceptions to this, but they are very rare.

'''The latest game version is 1.09''', released on November 6 as <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio11106all.exe</tt> (993.5 MB cumulative update) and <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio1106sub.exe</tt> (30.6 MB incremental update). '''Note:''' Cumulative update has a second folder containing a 100% save. ''Do not copy this if you have a current save you wish to retain.'' Also do not copy this if you wish to find and buy all the clothing yourself, as this will automatically unlock them from the beginning.

Cumulative updates (big sbpr_*all.exe files) can be installed over any older (or the same) game version and only one, the latest file is enough to be fully up to date. Incremental updates (relatively small sbpr_*sub.exe files) must be installed strictly over the previous (or the same) game version, and all older incremental updates (applied after the last cumulative update, if any) must be applied in chronological order (from oldest to newest - see the file name for the release date) with no skipping in between.

DLC install order does not matter, they are independent and do not interfere with each other.

sbpr_*.exe files are self-extracting 7-Zip archives actually, so you can extract them manually with 7-Zip or WinRAR too. Open DLC or update .exe in your archiver, find <tt>setup</tt> directory and copy everything inside it to your game folder overwriting existing files, if any.

If you're also using the HF Patch, that should always be run after an official patch.

=Gameplay FAQ=
[[File:sbpr_focus_issue.jpg|thumb|Out of focus]]
*'''Q: Is there a way to get the close up on characters not to blur out (see picture "Out of focus" on the right)?''' '''A:''' It is caused by you having moved the focus point of the camera past the character (probably by "zooming" in by holding both mouse buttons). To fix it, click ''Reset camera'' or move the focus (white cross visible when moving the camera) to be at the center of the character. Click the right mouse button and move left/right to zoom instead of both mouse buttons.

*'''Q: Why can't I buy stuff in the shop?''' '''A:''' You probably checked "Unlock All Clothes".

*'''Q: How do I increase my massage skill past certain level?''' '''A:''' When you open your item box (M -> items) there is a green bar there. It's your current massage experience. You have to fill that bar before you advance your level. To do so - simply initiate some H scene (there is a bench and a couple beds near Guru so you don't need to walk far). Just enter and exit the scene a couple times and your bar will be filled, then talk to Guru again to level up.

*'''Q: How do I add my custom made girl in the game?''' '''A:''' Select 'Custom' from the title screen, then the 'Sign Up' button. You'll see 2 list, list of your custom made girls (on the left) and list of girls on the island (on the right). Choose your custom made girl on the left list and add it to the right (use the button with the >>> in the middle of the screen). Click the 2nd button (on the right) on the bottom of the screen to accept change. Hard part now is to find the girl on the island cause she is randomly placed. Go into config and max out 'Heroine count on island' to improve your chance of finding her. 
:''-Alternatively-'' If you have a main girl (or any girl) with 3 hearts. Ask them out (option where they follow you) and go into the Dressing Room (F). There you can replace that girl with your custom girl and go straight into H scenes without having to get more hearts. More info in [[Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort/Gameplay/Custom_Characters|Custom Characters]].

*'''Q: How do I make my character naked during H?''' '''A:''' The - key toggles clothing and the ' key toggles accessories.

*'''Q: Why can't I buy any clothing, even though I have the money?''' '''A:''' Clothing already unlocked and available in the Custom Room can't be purchased. If you didn't check the 'Unlock All Clothing' option, then you must have installed a 100% Save either from the HF patch or a [[Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort/FAQ_Technical_Help#Installing_DLC_and_updates|DLC full patch]]. The only known solution is to clear your save folder completely, which unfortunately will clear any game progress you may have made.

=Technical FAQ=
*'''Q: The HF Patch tells me "The patch was unable to detect Sexy Beach Premium Resort (or you forgot to install the Studio patch) ...", but I already installed the game?''' '''A:''' The patch requires the Studio DLC, so you need to install <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio.exe</tt> or one of the cumulative updates.

*'''Q: The HF Patch tells me "Houston, we have a problem: Unexpected error running SB3UtilityScript on: "C:\illusion\SexyBeachPR\SexyBeachPR_32_Data\s hare dassets11.assets", Result: -1.", what is wrong?''' '''A:''' The official Patch Vol.2 ([https://mega.nz/#!Aw9gnLha!Hi1bHM-OYyRsKazCz5Zj5_1YYb8n3xhVWSb0dncq6Og sbpr_03_plusstudio0918all]) is a prerequisite of HF Patch 0.3+.

*'''Q: None of my custom character are appearing or they appear glitched in game?''' '''A:''' These issues are usually connected to the games PNG files being corrupted in some form. Try the options below
#If you have png files in the chara/female folder which are not saved correctly and which the game cant read it will show you no files at all. Remove all the png files from your folder, and step by step put just those files in you know work 100% correctly. This way you will find the corrupt files or the png you downloaded but cannot be loaded by the game.

*'''Q: Game stutters or loads really slow, what can I do?''' '''A:''' Besides lowering the graphics settings in the launcher, there are additional settings in the config menu. Depending on your needs you can lower the number of mob NPC's and heroines loaded. Another major help is lowering the map loading limit, the draw distance will be extremely short, and beware of falling through the ground, but performance may improve greatly. Disabling the scanner is known to help FPS too, but that currently has a glitch so lowering it's range is the alternative.

*'''Q: The resolution I want to play at is not shown in the launcher. Is there anything I can do?''' '''A:''' You can manually override the resolution by editing <tt>UserData/setup.xml</tt> file. However, DO NOT run the launcher afterwards (it will reset settings to default 1280x720, which may be useful if your edits broke the file). Start the game executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe etc.) directly instead. Note that using non-16:9 resolution may result in minor glitches (during transitions in cut-scenes for example).

*'''Q: The game lags. Is there a way to improve performance for AMD?''' '''A:''' I have an ATI R9 x280, quality 0, 1 or 2 is 10fps or less. Open Catalyst -> add SBPR to the 3D application list -> Overwrite all you can with ATI instead of allowing the 3D application to choose. The game will still be laggy, is maybe 20-26 fps and looks much better.

*'''Q: I need more in-game money and/or mini-games points. How do I cheat?''' '''A:''' Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is around offset 0x980. For example, new game starts with 3000 G, so you will see <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> byte sequence at offset 0x98A or so. If you want to have 1000000 G instead, change that <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>. Save file is not protected as of now (SBPR ver.1.02), so when you load this modified save, you'll have your million for free. As for the mini-games points, they are stored 4 (null) bytes past money in the same format (little endian 4-byte unsigned integer).

*'''Q: I need more health to beat the baddies. How do I cheat?''' '''A:''' Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney, they are stored as 4 bytes with a maximum of 100 at start or 200 with max upgrades) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is immediately after 4 (null) bytes after the last "ill_Default_Female.png" (<tt>69 6C 6C 5F 44 65 66 61 75 6C 74 5F 46 65 6D 61 6C 65 2E 70 6E 67</tt> (there are non-null bytes that follow "ill_Default_Female.png" and they are to be ignored) followed by current health (4 bytes) and max health (4 bytes), respectively ([[:File:Sbpr hex 02.png|Screenshot if that is too difficult to understand]], I use 999999 health (<tt>"3F 42 0F 00"</tt>)). So if you need 1000000 health just for kicks (takes a long time to kill yourself to death barring glitches, so use with caution), change both values to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>

== Config Settings ==
[[File:config.jpg|500px|thumb|right|SBPR config menu]]
Items with "(?)" need better description of what they do and understanding of what item does is low. Items number 10 and after apply only to H scenes.
# Display Crosshair
# Real-time Shadows toggle
# Max Number of Heroines to Load (Max 15 if Studio DLC is installed)
# Max Number of Mob NPC's to Load
# Level/Map loading limit
# Toggle Scanner/Radar ('''''Disabling may prevent loading of Heroines, can fix by re-enabling and waiting for reloading''''')
# Scanner/Radar Range
# Invert Horizontal Camera Rotation
# Invert Vertical Camera Rotation
# Girls Gaze, fixed or looking at camera during H (looks at camera regardless when player is not shown)
# Girls Head, fixed or Looking at camera during H (looks at camera regardless when player is not shown)
# Display Player Toggle
# Display Player (penis) Toggle
# Auto-hide view-blocking objects (?)
# Display Males Ejaculation Effect Toggle
# Display Mob NPC's During H (?)
# Display Help During H
# Automatically Reset Camera During H Scene Change

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-09-21T20:09:07Z

Inquisitor: Add HF patch QA's

{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
=Installing the Game=

==Quick step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\DISK1.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options OR [https://ntlea.codeplex.com/ Ntleas] for Windows 10 users).
#Click the second button from the top to start the Sexy Beach Premium Resort setup.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#About two-thirds the setup will ask for disk 2, so mount DISK2.mdf and then click OK.
#To run the game, simply right-click the <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder (or the shortcut linked to it), select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' to open the launcher and then click the ''ゲーム開始'' button on the far left to run the game.

==Simple step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) from .rar archive(s) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Extract the content of both .mdf files (using 7-Zip or WinRAR) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\setup</tt>, overwriting existing files. You should end up with five .cab files in there.
#Start <tt>setup.exe</tt>. The locale doesn't matter in this case, since the installer supports Unicode now.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#Run <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder to change resolution and picture quality in accordance with your preferences and hardware.
#Once you're satisfied with video options, you can skip the launcher and run the game or poser directly from the appropriate executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe, SexyBeachStudio_64.exe etc.) in the game directory.

==Installing DLC and updates==
'''The latest game version is 1.03''', released on September 18 as <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio0918all.exe</tt> (713 MB cumulative update) and <tt>sbpr_03_plusstudio0918sub.exe</tt> (141 MB incremental update).

Cumulative updates (big sbpr_*all.exe files) can be installed over any older (or the same) game version and only one, the latest file is enough to be fully up to date. Incremental updates (relatively small sbpr_*sub.exe files) must be installed strictly over the previous (or the same) game version, and all older incremental updates (applied after the last cumulative update, if any) must be applied in chronological order (from oldest to newest - see the file name for the release date) with no skipping in between.

DLC install order does not matter, they are independent and do not interfere with each other.

sbpr_*.exe files are self-extracting 7-Zip archives actually, so you can extract them manually with 7-Zip or WinRAR too. Open DLC or update .exe in your archiver, find <tt>setup</tt> directory and copy everything inside it to your game folder overwriting existing files, if any.

=Gameplay FAQ=
[[File:sbpr_focus_issue.jpg|thumb|Out of focus]]
*'''Q: Is there a way to get the close up on characters not to blur out (see picture "Out of focus" on the right)?''' '''A:''' It is caused by you having moved the focus point of the camera past the character (probably by "zooming" in by holding both mouse buttons). To fix it, click ''Reset camera'' or move the focus (white cross visible when moving the camera) to be at the center of the character. Click the right mouse button and move left/right to zoom instead of both mouse buttons.

*'''Q: How do I increase my massage skill past certain level?''' '''A:''' When you open your item box (M -> items) there is a green bar there. It's your current massage experience. You have to fill that bar before you advance your level. To do so - simply initiate some H scene (there is a bench and a couple beds near Guru so you don't need to walk far). Just enter and exit the scene a couple times and your bar will be filled, then talk to Guru again to level up.

*'''Q: How do I add my custom made girl in the game?''' '''A:''' Select 'Custom' from the title screen, then the 'Sign Up' button. You'll see 2 list, list of your custom made girls (on the left) and list of girls on the island (on the right). Choose your custom made girl on the left list and add it to the right (use the button with the >>> in the middle of the screen). Click the 2nd button (on the right) on the bottom of the screen to accept change. Hard part now is to find the girl on the island cause she is randomly placed. Go into config and max out 'Heroine count on island' to improve your chance of finding her. 
:''-Alternatively-'' If you have a main girl (or any girl) with 3 hearts. Ask them out (option where they follow you) and go into the Dressing Room (F). There you can replace that girl with your custom girl and go straight into H scenes without having to get more hearts. More info in [[Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort/Gameplay/Custom_Characters|Custom Characters]].

=Technical FAQ=
*'''Q: The HF Patch tells me "The patch was unable to detect Sexy Beach Premium Resort (or you forgot to install the Studio patch) ...", but I already installed the game?''' '''A:''' The patch requires the Studio DLC, so you need to install the ([https://mega.nz/#!Aw9gnLha!Hi1bHM-OYyRsKazCz5Zj5_1YYb8n3xhVWSb0dncq6Og sbpr_03_plusstudio0918all]).

*'''Q: The HF Patch tells me "Houston, we have a problem: Unexpected error running SB3UtilityScript on: "C:\illusion\SexyBeachPR\SexyBeachPR_32_Data\s hare dassets11.assets", Result: -1.", what is wrong?''' '''A:''' The official patch 2 ([https://mega.nz/#!Aw9gnLha!Hi1bHM-OYyRsKazCz5Zj5_1YYb8n3xhVWSb0dncq6Og sbpr_03_plusstudio0918all]) is a prerequisite of HF Patch 0.3+.

*'''Q: None of my custom character are appearing or they appear glitched in game?''' '''A:''' These issues are usually connected to the games PNG files being corrupted in some form. Try the options below
#If you have png files in the chara/female folder which are not saved correctly and which the game cant read it will show you no files at all. Remove all the png files from your folder, and step by step put just those files in you know work 100% correctly. This way you will find the corrupt files or the png you downloaded but cannot be loaded by the game. ''credit to [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/445562-ILLUSION-Sexy-Beach-Premium-Resort-%28Sexy%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%83%9F%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%BE%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%29-Discussion-FAQ?p=3728016#post3728016 RazRazor]''

*'''Q: Game stutters or loads really slow, what can I do?''' '''A:''' Besides lowering the graphics settings in the launcher, there are additional settings in the config menu. Depending on your needs you can lower the number of mob NPC's and heroines loaded. Another major help is lowering the map loading limit, the draw distance will be extremely short, and beware of falling through the ground, but performance may improve greatly. Disabling the scanner is known to help FPS too, but that currently has a glitch so lowering it's range is the alternative.

*'''Q: The resolution I want to play at is not shown in the launcher. Is there anything I can do?''' '''A:''' You can manually override the resolution by editing <tt>UserData/setup.xml</tt> file. However, DO NOT run the launcher afterwards (it will reset settings to default 1280x720, which may be useful if your edits broke the file). Start the game executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe etc.) directly instead. Note that using non-16:9 resolution may result in minor glitches (during transitions in cut-scenes for example).

*'''Q: The game lags. Is there a way to improve performance for AMD?''' '''A:''' I have an ATI R9 x280, quality 0, 1 or 2 is 10fps or less. Open Catalyst -> add SBPR to the 3D application list -> Overwrite all you can with ATI instead of allowing the 3D application to choose. The game will still be laggy, is maybe 20-26 fps and looks much better.

*'''Q: I need more in-game money and/or mini-games points. How do I cheat?''' '''A:''' Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is around offset 0x980. For example, new game starts with 3000 G, so you will see <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> byte sequence at offset 0x98A or so. If you want to have 1000000 G instead, change that <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>. Save file is not protected as of now (SBPR ver.1.02), so when you load this modified save, you'll have your million for free. As for the mini-games points, they are stored 4 (null) bytes past money in the same format (little endian 4-byte unsigned integer).

*'''Q: I need more health to beat the baddies. How do I cheat?''' '''A:''' Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney, they are stored as 4 bytes with a maximum of 100 at start or 200 with max upgrades) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is immediately after 4 (null) bytes after the last "ill_Default_Female.png" (<tt>69 6C 6C 5F 44 65 66 61 75 6C 74 5F 46 65 6D 61 6C 65 2E 70 6E 67</tt> (there are non-null bytes that follow "ill_Default_Female.png" and they are to be ignored) followed by current health (4 bytes) and max health (4 bytes), respectively ([[:File:Sbpr hex 02.png|Screenshot if that is too difficult to understand]], I use 999999 health (<tt>"3F 42 0F 00"</tt>)). So if you need 1000000 health just for kicks (takes a long time to kill yourself to death barring glitches, so use with caution), change both values to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>

== Config Settings ==
[[File:config.jpg|500px|thumb|right|SBPR config menu]]
Items with "(?)" need better description of what they do and understanding of what item does is low. Items number 10 and after apply only to H scenes.
# Display Crosshair
# Real-time Shadows toggle
# Max Number of Heroines to Load (Max 15 if Studio DLC is installed)
# Max Number of Mob NPC's to Load
# Level/Map loading limit
# Toggle Scanner/Radar ('''''Disabling may prevent loading of Heroines, can fix by re-enabling and waiting for reloading''''')
# Scanner/Radar Range
# Invert Horizontal Camera Rotation
# Invert Vertical Camera Rotation
# Girls Gaze, fixed or looking at camera during H (looks at camera regardless when player is not shown)
# Girls Head, fixed or Looking at camera during H (looks at camera regardless when player is not shown)
# Display Player Toggle
# Display Player (penis) Toggle
# Auto-hide view-blocking objects (?)
# Display Males Ejaculation Effect Toggle
# Display Mob NPC's During H (?)
# Display Help During H
# Automatically Reset Camera During H Scene Change

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-09-16T14:58:19Z

Inquisitor: /* Technical FAQ */

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay/Heroines

2015-09-15T04:02:25Z

Inquisitor: Undo revision 18616 by Inquisitor (talk)

{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
=MAIN HEROINES=
'''If you're having trouble finding the girls''' below at their locations consider turning the heroine slider to max to improve chances. See [[Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Technical_Help|Technical Help]] to help find the setting. Beware game performance may fall drastically so it's only recommended you do this temporarily.

*The '''Locations''' below each of the girls is for '''AFTER''' you get 3 Hearts, side characters do not move.
*'''Girls will not appear until the game is done loading them after sleeping, actions, time of day, etc. To see when the game is loading make sure studio DLC is in stalled'''
==Nagisa なぎさ (Maid in green clothes)==
# Speak to her she will ask to invite guests, get parlor keep increasing number of rooms and invite guests. Speak to her at various times for the first two hearts.
# Speak to her at the beach behind your hotel around night/midnight.
===locations===

==Kana 泉崎香奈 (Pink top)==
# Meet her at Port bus station and escort her home in the town center near clothes shop.
# Meet her at Old Factory Slums (Right-Centre on the map) and escort to her home.
# Meet her in the Cave north of town (Use bus station, second from the top and go south-west) and escort her home.
===locations===
==Miyako 相良美弥子 (Long blonde hair)==
# Take her to the swimsuit shop in town (North sideof town).
# Meet her at the bus station on the south-west beach.Take her to the massage parlor south of your hotel.
# Meet her north-east of the Pill icon in the fields from 20:00 - 0:00, Find key item next to swim suit shop, Return for H-Scene.
#* Must have Bald Massage Guru at hotel
===locations===
==Ryoko 矢吹遼子 (Blonde maid in red clothes)==
# Find her lost item behind nurse office after 17:00.
# Talk to her somewhere around the hotel after midnight.
# See event with Magisa in the hotel. (She's worried Ryoko's missing).
# Talk to her at the waterfall between hotel and western beach at 0:00-6:00.
===locations===
==Natsume 笠原なつめ (Camera around neck)==
# Find her west of the Park icon in the center of the map. Get a camera (!) in front of Sexy Land. Meet her at the ruins again.
# Talk to her behind the Hotel (17:00 - 20:00)
# Take 10 screenhots in general. Talk to her at Old Castle.
===locations===

==Yuzuho 木梨柚帆 (Light blue business suit)==
# Return Key found at the slums. (East side of map).
# Buy 5 waters from Seagrass Cafe* (3 per day, 50G). Return to her in Slums.
# Talk to her in Slums.
*Seagrass Cafe is the one going straight from the nurse's office in town.
===locations===

==Akane 霧生茜 (Cream hoodie, black undershirt)==
# Win Water Gun mini game multiple times
# Win Flag Run mini game multiple times
# Kill about 20 dolphin dressed guys, then talk to her at the long beach (south-eastern beach) between 6-12 am.
===locations===
==Reika 氷室麗華 (Nurse)==
# Automatically gained after dying multiple times
===locations===

==Maki 鬼越真紀 (Policewoman)==
# Defeat 10 Thugs (shirtless males)
# Defeat 30 more Thugs.
# Defeat Thug Boss in the Slums at night.
===locations===
===How to kill a lot of thugs quickly: ===
# Buy a huge ass sword at the pool (any of the two that cost 500 minigame points)
# Go to the slums at the east
# If you look at the slums, there's a hill on your right that thugs can't climb.
# Once they follow you, climb up the slope just a little so that they can't hit you and you can reach them with a swing
# You can pull two big groups here: the one from the slums and one that wanders around the entrance
#* This is also great for getting pts at Sexy Land for Makoto
# Also opening your inventory will act as perfect instant block - it does not pause NPCs animation but nullifies all damage you recive from their attacks alowing you to eat healing items and plan your jumps away from the tricky situation.
===locations===

==Oboro 朧 (Dark brown twin tail drills)==
# Bring her Ice Cream, can buy from shop near clinic
# Fish up 10 ヒトリサケ, and give them to her at the pier in the morning.
# Trigger (!) Event at hotel, Talk to Oboro on mountain path, bring her 5 Rare Sexy Crabs (Sexy Land Shop, 200P, Gold Yen Icon)
===locations===
==Shizune 藤堂静音 (White business suit)==
# Acquire 10 Ore (Sexy Land Shop, 50P, Gold Yen Icon)
# Acquire 5 Gemstones (Sexy Land Shop, 100P, Gold Yen Icon)
# Acquire 2 Gold Bullion (Sexy Land Shop, 300P, Gold Yen Icon)
===locations===

=SIDE CHARACTERS=
==Ashimi (Massage Parlor)==
# Gain MAX level in Massage Skills
==Makoto (Sexy Land Idol)==
# Win the crown (5,000 Points) in Sexyland Water Park
==Mizue (Sexy Soap Girl)==
# Spend 10,000 G at Sexy Soap
# Spend 20,000 G at Sexy Soap
# Spend 50,000 G at Sexy Soap

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay/Heroines

2015-09-15T04:00:10Z

Inquisitor: Re-add CUSTOM GIRL BY PERSONALITIES

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay/H Guide

2015-09-13T16:23:02Z

Inquisitor: /* FAQ */

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=FAQ=
*'''Q: How to make the girl ahegao (tongue out)?''' A1: Try this (when she's following): There is the girl mood indicator icon with heart ~ probably maxed out state (basically filling her green/red bar up to a max ~ almost max) after giving gifts.... Then I went to a bench, initiated H and groped her pussy until she climax like 3 times or more. Then she is in ahegao for the rest of the H encounter. A2: Ahegao is activated when you launch a H-scene when the girl is in a "sensitive" state. To make her sensitive, use the "heart lotion" to massage her, then take her to where you wanna H.

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay

2015-09-13T16:20:55Z

Inquisitor:

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=FAQ=
*'''Q: How to save?''' A: Find a phone and press Enter when the icon "SAVE" is shown (there is one in the building behind you where you start).

=Map=
[[File:SBPR MAP.jpg|none|frameless|470x465px|top|left|Main map for Sexy Beach Premium Resort]]

=Mini help guide=

Okay here's my mini help guide for those who want to skip to H

*Step 1. Get your Hotel Pumped up

-Start by buying rooms in your hotel (in the hotel open the option that will prompt next to the phone, a house icon use the second option top to bottom that cost 2000) every time you buy it, it will open a room vacancy.

-Invite NPC to the hotel by talking to them and using the second speech option , usually i use the top one to say hi and pretend that i care about them then slam my hotel on their faces as usual.

-Try mixing it up invite both women and men because you'll need the men to reach star status on one of the girls at the hotel.

-Make sure your hotel is full and start skipping the days until you have enough money to buy everything in the hotel upgrade category.

-After buying everything you will be able to see the main characters sleep, masturbate, shower, give them massage and pole dancing but no H.

*Step 2. Get your shit together
-Forget about H, you'll find random "!" all over the place if you haven't advanced in the story already. So if you have enough money, upgrade your fighting skills to the max with the alien dude (Arm icon on Map).

-Go talk to the drunk bald guy near the Soapy Soap area, talk but don't skip the conversation, talk to him until he disappears from the area. When he does he'll be in the front shop near your hotel and with him you can upgrade your massage skills and get all the special lotions and stuff.

-Easiest girl to H is the Doctor. She is only available mid-evening to night, in rare occasions she'll be late night with an urge to do more hardcore stuff. Just die from either falls or them dolphin guys a couple of times and then you'll be transported to the Doctor's office. When she is there you can talk to her and her icon screen will have two "!!", keep the process and in no time she'll be yours forever. oh, when the event comes from her make sure you use the top answer twice and then the one on the bottom.

-Second easiest is the girl is Nagisa (brown twin tails), seriously just talk to her few times and if you allowed her to please your hotel guests after few days you reach two stars. When doing so and you see there's no progress she will be late night at the beach just behind of your hotel.

-When you encounter the Spy woman, Blonde with big assets. After upgrading the Hotel. I reached two hearts by just talking to her in few occasions. She will be located behind the hotel in one of said occasions and you should choose the text option on the bottom to initiate a BJ scene. And just like Nagisa she will be on the way down on the beach in like a rotten tent (seriously what's with the old rotten empty houses) on a bench. Use the top option for the confrontation and then she's all yours.

Courtesy of the user Xtremee at the HF forums

=Controls=
These descriptions refer to the default controls settings.
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===== Basic movement: =====
* '''W''' = Walk forward
* '''S''' = Walk backward
* '''A''' = Walk left
* '''D''' = Walk right

* '''Shift''' (hold) = Run
* '''Space''' = Jump
* '''Enter''' = Interact

 
* '''Ctrl''' = Fighting Mode
* '''Space''' = Attack (Fighting Mode)
* '''Shift''' (hold) = Block (Fighting Mode)

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay/H Guide

2015-09-13T16:17:46Z

Inquisitor:

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=FAQ=
*'''Q: How to make the girl ahegao (tongue out)?''' A: Try this (when she's following): There is the girl mood indicator icon with heart ~ probably maxed out state (basically filling her green/red bar up to a max ~ almost max) after giving gifts.... Then I went to a bench, initiated H and groped her pussy until she climax like 3 times or more. Then she is in ahegao for the rest of the H encounter.

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay/H Guide

2015-09-13T16:17:17Z

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{{SexyBeachPremiumResort}}{{stub}}
=FAQ=
*'''Q: How to make the girl ahegao (tongue out)?''' A: Try this (when she's following): There is the girl mood indicator icon with heart ~ probably maxed out state (basically filling her green/red bar up to a max ~ almost max) after giving gifts.... Then I went to a bench, initiated H and groped her pussy until she climax like 3 times or more. Then she is in ahegao for the rest of the H encounter.

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-09-13T14:12:57Z

Inquisitor: Add performance tip

{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
=FAQ=
*'''Q: The resolution I want to play at is not shown in the launcher. Is there anything I can do?''' A: You can manually override the resolution by editing <tt>UserData/setup.xml</tt> file. However, DO NOT run the launcher afterwards (because it will be reset your values to default 1280x720) unless you messed up and need a settings reset. Run the game executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe etc.) DIRECTLY instead. Note that if you use non-16:9 resolution, some minor glitches may occur, during cut-scenes for example.

[[File:sbpr_focus_issue.jpg|thumb|Out of focus]]
*'''Q: Is there a way to get the close up on characters not to blur out (see picture "Out of focus" on the right)?''' A: It is caused by you having moved the focus point of the camera past the character (probably by "zooming" in by holding both mouse buttons). To fix it, click ''Reset camera'' or move the focus (white cross visible when moving the camera) to be at the center of the character. Click the right mouse button and move left/right to zoom instead of both mouse buttons.

*'''Q: The game lags. Is there a way to improve performance?''' A: I have an ATI R9 x280, quality 0, 1 or 2 is 10fps or less. Open Catalyst -> add SBPR to the 3D application list -> Overwrite all you can with ATI instead of allowing the 3D application to choose. The game will still be laggy, is maybe 20-26 fps and looks much better.

*'''Q: I need more in-game money and/or mini-games points. How do I cheat?''' A: Use either general cheating tools (such as Cheat Engine or ArtMoney) or edit your mainData.dat save file located in <tt>UserData\save</tt> directory using hex editor of your choice (make the backup first!). The value you're looking for is around offset 0x980. For example, new game starts with 3000, so you will see <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> byte sequence at offset 0x98A or so. If you want to have 1000000 instead, change that <tt>"B8 0B 00 00"</tt> to <tt>"40 42 0F 00"</tt>. Save game is unprotected as of now, so when you load this modified save, you'll have your million for free. As for the mini-games points, they are stored 4 (null) bytes past money.

=Installing the Game=

==Quick step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\DISK1.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the second button from the top to start the Sexy Beach Premium Resort setup.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#About two-thirds the setup will ask for disk 2, so mount DISK2.mdf and then click OK.
#To run the game, simply right-click the <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder (or the shortcut linked to it), select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' to open the launcher and then click the ''ゲーム開始'' button on the far left to run the game.

==Simple step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) from .rar archive(s) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Extract the content of both .mdf files (using 7-Zip or WinRAR) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\setup</tt>, overwriting existing files. You should end up with five .cab files in there.
#Start <tt>setup.exe</tt>. The locale doesn't matter in this case.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#Run <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder to change video options (resolution and picture quality) in accordance with your preferences and hardware.
#Once you're satisfied with video options, you can skip the launcher and run the game or poser directly from the appropriate executable (SexyBeachPR_32.exe, SexyBeachStudio_64.exe etc.) in the game directory.

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-09-11T15:39:05Z

Inquisitor:

{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
=FAQ=
[[File:sbpr_focus_issue.jpg|thumb|Out of focus]]
*'''Q: Is there a way to get the close up on characters not to blur out (see picture "Out of focus" on the right)?''' A: It is caused by you having moved the focus point of the camera past the character (probably by "zooming" in by holding both mouse buttons). To fix it, click ''Reset camera'' or move the focus (white cross visible when moving the camera) to be at the center of the character. Click the right mouse button and move left/right to zoom instead of both mouse buttons.

*'''Q: Is there a way to get the male character maker to work under a 32 bit OS like Windows XP?''' A: The female Character Maker works fine under 32-bit Windows XP as is. The first (and so far the only) version of Male Character Maker, however, is built for 64-bit Windows exclusively. So if you want to try it with your 32-bit Windows, you'll have to use 32-bit '''SexyBPR_Trial.exe''' and 32-bit '''mono.dll''' from Female Character Maker as follows: copy Female EXE to main directory of Male Maker (where 64-bit EXE is located) and Female DLL to '''data\Mono''', overwriting existing '''mono.dll''' there. Run 32-bit EXE directly or rename it to '''SexyBPR_TrialM.exe''' (delete or rename original 64-bit first, of course) to start it from '''InitSetting.exe''' launcher. While it's possible that Male Maker will be re-released for 32-bit OS in the near future, it's not guaranteed to happen and 32-bit OS users will have to make do with this workaround for now.

=Installing the Game=

==Quick step-by-step guide==
#Extract DISK1.mdf and DISK2.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\SBPR\DISK1.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the second button from the top to start the Sexy Beach Premium Resort setup.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup installs.
#About two-thirds the setup will ask for disk 2, so mount DISK2.mdf and then click OK.
#To run the game, simply right-click the <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder (or the shortcut linked to it), select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' to open the launcher and then click the ''ゲーム開始'' button on the far left to run the game.

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/Gameplay

2015-09-11T09:51:42Z

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Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

2015-08-13T08:51:27Z

Inquisitor: Fix zoom

Sexy Beach Premium Resort

2015-08-12T14:54:19Z

Inquisitor: Minor clarification

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|hfpatch=
|}}

'''Sexy Beach Premium Resort''' (Sexyビーチプレミアムリゾート in Japanese) is an upcoming game by Illusion. It's the fifth installment in the '' Sexy Beach'' series, and will be released on {{#dateformat:2015-09-11|mdy}}.

You start on a island with a hotel. There are eleven girls from other Illusion games (plus custom heroine) to date and have sex with.

[https://translate.google.ro/translate?hl=ro&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.illusion.jp%2F Illusion development blog]
==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin=Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit)
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3|CPUrec=Haswell-based Intel Core i5
|RAMmin=3 GB|RAMrec=4 GB
|HDDmin=14 GB|HDDrec=16 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 9.0c
|GPUmin=1 GB, Intel HD Graphics 2000|GPUrec=2 GB, Nvidia GeForce 200 series / AMD Radeon HD series
|MISCmin=DVD-ROM|MISCrec=DVD-ROM, gamepad
}}
Although Windows XP seems to be not officially supported, the game should be compatible. At least if the demo Maker is anything to go by (see [[Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ|the FAQ]] for details).

Sexy Beach Premium Resort

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{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
{{GameInfo
|cover=SexyBeachPremiumResort_Cover.jpg
|name=Sexy Beach Premium Resort
|theme=Open world sexy vacation
|exoticname=Sexyビーチプレミアムリゾート
|gameweb=http://www.illusion.jp/preview/sb_pr/index.html
|company=Illusion
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.jp
|releasedate=2015-09-11
|hflink=http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/443598
|aslink=
|hfpatch=
|}}

'''Sexy Beach Premium Resort''' (Sexyビーチプレミアムリゾート in Japanese) is an upcoming game by Illusion. It's the fifth installment in the '' Sexy Beach'' series, and will be released on {{#dateformat:2015-09-11|mdy}}.

You start on a island with a hotel. There are eleven girls from other Illusion games (plus custom heroine) to date and have sex with.

[https://translate.google.ro/translate?hl=ro&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.illusion.jp%2F Illusion development blog]
==Requirements==
Although Windows XP is not officially supported, the game should be compatible with it, if its Maker is anything to go by (see [[Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ|the FAQ]] for details).
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin=Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit)
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3|CPUrec=Haswell-based Intel Core i5
|RAMmin=3 GB|RAMrec=4 GB
|HDDmin=14 GB|HDDrec=16 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 9.0c
|GPUmin=1 GB, Intel HD Graphics 2000|GPUrec=2 GB, Nvidia GeForce 200 series / AMD Radeon HD series
|MISCmin=DVD-ROM|MISCrec=DVD-ROM, gamepad
}}

Sexy Beach Premium Resort

2015-08-12T14:49:26Z

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{{Sexy_Beach_Premium_Resort}}
{{GameInfo
|cover=SexyBeachPremiumResort_Cover.jpg
|name=Sexy Beach Premium Resort
|theme=Open world sexy vacation
|exoticname=Sexyビーチプレミアムリゾート
|gameweb=http://www.illusion.jp/preview/sb_pr/index.html
|company=Illusion
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.jp
|releasedate=2015-09-11
|hflink=http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/443598
|aslink=
|hfpatch=
|}}

'''Sexy Beach Premium Resort''' (Sexyビーチプレミアムリゾート in Japanese) is an upcoming game by Illusion. It's the fifth installment in the '' Sexy Beach'' series, and will be released on {{#dateformat:2015-09-11|mdy}}.

You start on a island with a hotel. There are eleven girls from other Illusion games (plus custom heroine) to date and have sex with.

[https://translate.google.ro/translate?hl=ro&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.illusion.jp%2F Illusion development blog]
==Requirements==
Although Windows XP is not officially supported, the game should be compatible with it, if its Maker is anything to go by (see next section for details).
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin=Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit)
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3|CPUrec=Haswell-based Intel Core i5
|RAMmin=3 GB|RAMrec=4 GB
|HDDmin=14 GB|HDDrec=16 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 9.0c
|GPUmin=1 GB, Intel HD Graphics 2000|GPUrec=2 GB, Nvidia GeForce 200 series / AMD Radeon HD series
|MISCmin=DVD-ROM|MISCrec=DVD-ROM, gamepad
}}

Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

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Sexy Beach Premium Resort/FAQ Technical Help

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Artificial Academy 2/Technical Help

2015-08-11T07:20:35Z

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{{hgame|game=Artificial Academy 2|company=IllusionGames|category=IllusionGames}}
''If you have problems installing or running the game you will almost certainly find an answer or solution below. ''
= FAQ =
==Running the Game==
*'''Q: I keep getting 0% on all interactions. Please help!?''' A: You must run the game (<tt>AA2Play.exe</tt>/<tt>AA2Play English.exe</tt>) with Japanese locale ''and'' Formats set to Japanese. Better yet, set your locale to your native locale and use AppLocale (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc])). '''NOTE: You can't use AppLocale or HF pAppLoc on Windows 10'''. You can use NTLEA, but the subtitle mod will not work. The best alternative seems to be Locale Emulator, read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432886-AA2-Subtutle-Overlay-v1-0-1?p=3709067#post3709067 more].

*'''Q: My game freezes (or they just stand there and I can't do anything) on all/some conversations. Help!?''' A: You must run the game (<tt>AA2Play.exe</tt>/<tt>AA2Play English.exe</tt>) with Japanese locale ''and'' Formats set to Japanese. Better yet, set your locale to your native locale and use AppLocale (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc])). '''NOTE: You can't use AppLocale or HF pAppLoc on Windows 10'''. You can use NTLEA, but the subtitle mod will not work. The best alternative seems to be Locale Emulator, read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432886-AA2-Subtutle-Overlay-v1-0-1?p=3709067#post3709067 more].

*'''Q: How do I zoom in, mouse wheel is getting me nothing?''' A: Right click and move the mouse.

*'''Q: The Maker/game stops working (or just quit silently) when I click Play/Game Start/Run with Subs?''' A: This is known to happen (rare) and can be caused by your browser (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer) running in the background. Try closing any open applications (browser etc.) and then try again. If that doesn't help, try restarting Windows and then run the game as the first/only thing after logging on.

[[File:AA2_geforce_error.png|thumb|GeForce error]]
*'''Q: I get this error about Direct3DCreate9x in d3d9.dll when I run the game? (see GeForce error on the right)''' A: This is caused by the latest GeForce Experience update 2.1.2. You can either ignore the errors (just click OK to them all) and the game will work just fine and wait for NVIDIA to release an update that fixes it, or you can uninstall GeForce Experience and install the [http://us.download.nvidia.com/GFE/GFEClient/2.1.1.1/GeForce_Experience_v2.1.1.1.exe previous version].

[[File:AA2_Insert_disk.png|thumb|Insert disk 1]]
*'''Q: When I run the game I get an error? (see Insert disk 1 on the right)''' A: Make sure that you mounted DISK1.mdf (i.e. ジンコウガクエン2.mdf renamed to DISK1.mdf) or use a nodvd launcher.

[[File:AA2_Text_issue.jpg|thumb|Text issue - caused by not using Japanese locale properly]]
*'''Q: The text is not displayed correctly (I see only ??? or 'u' and 'v' characters like on the Text issue picture on the right) and I already set my system locale to Japanese?''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game).

*'''Q: I have a trait/personality/etc in my game that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere?''' A: The translation of personalities, traits, sexual prefs, items etc. are subject to change until after the game has been launched. To ensure that you have the latest official translations go [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3539158 here].

*'''Q: My game just randomly crashes and I've tried reinstalling so many times, my system locale is japanese.''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game). A3: It might be because you load hacked characters or that use mods that you don't have installed. Easiest way to make sure is to load all characters you want to play with in AA2Edit one by one, review the hair/traits/sex prefs etc. and then save the character as a new file (System tab). Then you can start the game and safely load the characters you just saved.

*'''Q: When I click the "save" button in my room nothing happens, neither the "Game Saved!" message appears. Help?''' A: Create a "class" folder in the <AA2Play>\data\save folder. This error is probably because you downloaded one of the "pre-installed" games available and you didn't read/follow the readme.

[[File:AA2_Bad_installation.jpg|thumb|Bad installation]]
*'''Q: Does anyone know what this error means (see Bad installation picture on the right)? It keeps showing up every time I talk to someone or they talk to me in game. All I have to do is click it to make it go away but its very annoying! Anyone know what it says?''' A: You installed the maker and game in the same folder (instead of following the Quick step-by-step guide [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]]). Playing full screen may suppress the error, but otherwise install the game like suggested [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]] to fix it.

*'''Q: When I run the game I see only a black screen? btw, I run the game in full screen and I installed the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod.''' A: The Windowed Fullscreen mod is intended for running the game ''windowed'' in your desktop resolution (set the game resolution to match your desktop in Options on the AA2Play launcher). The purpose of the mod is that the game will seem to be in fullscreen, but you will be able to Alt-Tab etc. without it crashing/just showing a black screen. If you wish to run the game in full screen you should just delete the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

*'''Q: I have no voice audio and I tried everything?''' A: If you have 5/7.1 make sure that the middle jack is connected, because that's where the voices are.

*'''Q: I'm getting an error: "Could not find the resource DLL file: alres409.dll"''' A1: Your computer is probably already in Japanese Locale Regional Settings. You do not need to use the HFAppLoc's ''Run with Japanese locale''. Run the program directly or ''Run as administrator'' depending on the exe file you are attempting to open. A2: Uninstall AppLocale and HF pAppLoc from the control panel, restart and then install [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc].

*'''Q: I'm getting an error: "The program can't start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer."''' A1: If you get this error it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. Even if you already have a newer version you may still have to download this if you did not install it when you installed the game.

*'''Q: When I click Run with Subs the game crashes, but it runs fine if I just click Play. Is there any way I can get the game to work with subtitles?''' A: Turn off any graphics card control application you may have running (like EVGA Precision, Asus GPU Tweak etc.). Anything that has an overlay that gives you temp, proc usage and other data may interfere with the subtitle mod. Read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430813?p=3572956#post3572956 more].

*'''Q: Anyone know what happened to the Windowed Fullscreen mod?''' A: It's included in the subtitle mod. Run the AA2Play launcher, click ''Config Subs'' and then check ''Windowed Fullscreen''.

[[File:AA2_Maker_translation_issue.png|thumb|Maker personality translation issue]]
*'''Q: I have an issue with the Maker personality translation not working (see Maker personality translation issue on the right) and I set my locale to Japanese.''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game). A3: If none of the above solutions work for you you can try [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/index2.html#post1664615 this mod] (apply it with [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1536394 Illusion Wizzard]). Note that you will also need to fix your karaoke folder names, which can be done with [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/index2.html#post1666566 this]. '''Warning:''' The consequences of using the mod are not completely known and you should only use it if the two first solutions didn't work!

==Graphical Issues==
*'''Q: The girl has a discolored texture in the uncensored region?''' A: Some uncensors (like the MKII uncensor included in the HF Patch) requires a special launcher, so make sure that you use the launcher that is designed for the uncensor you have installed. If you installed the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] you should use the desktop shortcuts.

*'''Q: The girl has an issue with the legs not looking right?''' A1: This can be caused by an issue with the latest English launcher - make sure that you use the latest launcher or [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. If you installed the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] you should use the desktop shortcuts. A2: If you installed the HEXA Clothing Packs, note that the Cosplay Club only fits thin or normal figure types and the High-Cut Swimsuit only fits thin or normal figure types.

*'''Q: Something is not looking right?''' A1: It may be a known issue/limitation with the mod(s) you have installed. Read the release post and/or readme file that came with the mod(s)! A2: Make sure that you're using the latest version of the mod(s) or [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] (if you previously used it). All mods are made by people in their free time and they may have issues which could be fixed in a later version.

==Performance==
*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: Some people have reported subpar performance using AMD graphics. It may be related to the driver version, so make sure you're up to date. Alternatively you could try older driver versions. Please edit if you find a particular version runs better!

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene?''' A: This may because you have an average cpu and the character(s) on screen has very long hair, big dresses, accessories, large breasts and/or other physics enabled things. Try designing characters with short hair, no accessories and dress them in swimsuits and see if it helps.

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: If you installed the Subtitles mod (or the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod) it can because of that and you could try to remove the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

*'''Q: I experience freezing and/or several seconds loading each time a conversation starts. Sometimes the mouse cursor is even spinning indicating not responding application, please help!?''' A1: If you have installed the hires skins you should uninstall them because your PC is not powerful enough (>3GHz i7, SSD recommended). You might experience tolerable performance if you install the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353-Mod-Release-Thread-%28Illusion%29-Artificial-Academy-2?p=3549163#post3549163 lowres version]. A2: Other things to consider: Mods like the 3D uncensor also introduces slightly longer load times because of more complex mesh/more to load, though the impact is only a small fraction of the hires skins. The [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] includes the SVII uncensor, which is very light on performance, so you could try that (remember to check all the launchers when you change the uncensor because otherwise you will have incompatible launchers installed).

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene. My laptop has two graphics adapters, but for some reason the game defaults to the slow one?''' A: If you installed the Subtitles mod (or Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod) it can because of that and you should just remove the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

==Installation==
*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale or HF pAppLoc. You can use NTLEA, but the subtitle mod will not work. The best alternative seems to be Locale Emulator, read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432886-AA2-Subtutle-Overlay-v1-0-1?p=3709067#post3709067 more].

*'''Q: It's telling me to insert the "commercial version disk" even though I already have it mounted AND renamed it DISK1.mdf. I'm already in Japanese locale, and I still tried running it with applocale?''' A: Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)

*'''Q: I can't get PowerISO to mount disk 2 and 3. Any help?''' A: Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)

*'''Q: While installing, the game complains about Data1.cab from disk1. Help!?''' A: Make sure that you mounted DISK1.mdf (i.e. ジンコウガクエン2.mdf renamed to DISK1.mdf). If that doesn't help, try extracting ジンコウガクエン2.mdf again, rename it to DISK1.mdf, and follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below.

*'''Q: While setting up the DLC HF patch, the setup can't detect AA2 in my Artificial Academy 2 folder. Any help?''' A: You're pointing the HF Patch to a folder which doesn't contain the correct files (the patch will look for some files needed during patching to verify the location). Possible causes are that you renamed the folder after installing the game or you changed the folder suggested by the HF patch. Make sure that you point the patch to the actual folder with the installed game files and then use the Fix registry feature of the HF patch or reinstall the game as suggested in the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below.

==Misc==
*'''Q: Where do I put custom eye textures?''' A: If you installed AA2 Edit to the location suggested [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]]: C:\illusion\AA2Edit\data\texture\eye\

*'''Q: I'm missing some hair in AA2Edit/Maker and some of the buttons are greyed out/disabled! Help?''' A: Make sure that you have installed all the DLC (read more below) and Append Set I+II.

*'''Q: How do I get downloaded characters to work? They just show up blank in the maker??''' A: Some browsers have problems saving the image file properly when using "Save image" option... try using "Save link as". If that doesn't work, click on the picture first so it opens with the picture viewer of the website or browser and THEN save it.

*'''Q: Does anyone know how to use SweetFX (need SMAA + Sharpening) alongside with Subtitle Overlay? They both use d3d9.dll?''' A: You can rename the SweetFX d3d9.dll to d3d9_alt.dll and then the Subtitle mod will use it.

*'''Q: I downloaded a character, but the hair and/or accessories in the game doesn't look like on the card. I checked my Maker and the hair and/or accessory seems to be missing! What's going on?''' A: The character has been created using one or more hair/accessory mods. Most hair/accessories are in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432840 BigPack HEXA] mod compilation, so you should try installing that as the first thing. If that doesn't include the mod(s) you may have luck investigating the character description or maybe find information about where to get the mods where you downloaded the character.

*'''Q: How can I listen to singing at karaoke?''' A: Choose or download .wav or .ogg files for the songs you want to hear, and place them in data/sound subfolders corresponding to the kanji of the personality types to sing them. If you still cannot hear them on Windows 7 or 8, download the DirectShow codecs from [http://www.vorbis.com/setup_windows/ Vorbis.com Windows Setup] page.

*'''Q: How can I run the game in a higher resolution than 1920x1200, e.g. 2560x1440?''' A: The only known workaround is by hex [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430813?p=3622888#post3622888 editing] <AA2Play folder>\data\gsd.cfg. Note that it is highly recommended to set anti aliasing via your graphics adapter's control panel instead of using the built-in anti aliasing in the game (read more at the bottom of this page).

=Installing the Game=
While you can download pre-installed versions of the game, it is recommended that you get a download which contains the DVD images and install the game yourself.
==Quick step-by-step guide==
Note that this covers installing the game from scratch. If you already installed the Maker (aka. AA2 Edit) you can skip the AA2 Edit steps (i.e. step 6-9).
[[File:AA2_Startup.png|thumb|Startup.exe: Click the fourth button to install AA2, fifth button to install AA2 Edit]]
[[File:AA2_Change_destination.png|thumb|Click highlighted button to change the destination]]
[[File:AA2_Destination_changed.png|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
[[File:AA2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract ジンコウガクエン2.mdf, DISK2.mdf and DISK3.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. C:\Downloads\AA2
#Rename ジンコウガクエン2.mdf to DISK1.mdf
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.mdf</tt>. If you're using Windows 8 you can mount it without other programs, otherwise you'll need [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Startup.exe picture on the right: If you can click the second button it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. The game will not work if you ignore it!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#When the AA2 Edit setup is complete: Click the fourth button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the game (AA2 Play) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click N again a few times, and lastly (I), and wait while the game installs.
#About a third through the setup will ask for DISK2 (ref. Insert disk 2 picture on the right): Mount <tt>DISK2.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#About two thirds through the setup will ask for DISK3: Mount <tt>DISK3.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#Wait while the game finishes the installation.
#To run the game you need to mount <tt>DISK1.mdf</tt> again and right-click <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch includes all the official patches, so you don't have to worry about installing any of those. It also includes the no-dvd fix, English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

If you had just installed the game then you have to install the official DLCs before the HF Patch. The easiest way to install them is through the [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1572128 DLC HF Patch], which contains every official DLC.
=====Regfixer=====
If you downloaded a pre-installed version of the game or installed the game to a bad location (i.e. one with Unicode/unreadable characters) then both the HF patch and the DLC HF patch can fix the game's registry entries. To fix the registry, just do these simple steps:
#Rename the game folder(s) before running either patch.
#When the patch shows the suggested location, correct it to the renamed folder(s), e.g. C:\illusion\AA2.
#Check the fix registry component(s) (at the bottom of the component list) when running the patch.
#Wait for the patch to do its job.
#Play the game!
Please note that fixing the registry is not recommended because it will break uninstalling. Fixing the registry will make the game work, but you should not expect to be able to uninstall it without manual work.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 the Artificial Academy 2 HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game updated, translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using AppLocale is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale).
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the updated, translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "Artificial Academy 2" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer (some prefer to have it in the game folder) and it will still work.

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

=Install Order=
The easy/correct order of installing stuff is as follows:
#Install the game as outlined [[#Quick step-by-step guide|above]].
#Install [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1572128 the Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch].
#Install the [[#Append Set Add-ons|Append Set I add-on]].
#Install the [[#Append Set Add-ons|Append Set II add-on]].
#Install the latest [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 Artificial Academy 2 HF Patch] (the latest version includes all official patches, so you don't have to worry about your game not being up to date).
#Have fun playing the game fully updated and with the essential mods!

'''Note:''' If you later want to update your game with the latest official patches and/or essential mods, you should just get the latest [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 AA2 HF Patch].

=Installing the DLC=
This section explains how to install the all preorder bonus and DLC that has been released since the game has been launched. Currently this is available:
*DLC1 & DLC2 (hairstyle/sidehair)
*Preorder Hairstyles (long length)
*Preorder Personality (Cadet personality)
*Illusion Special Member Bonus (hairstyles)

Check out the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353?p=3551838#post3551838 Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch] release post for screens of the DLCs. The easiest way to install them is through it.

==Manual Install==
Below are a some examples of how to the DLC should be installed manually. You need to download all the DLC and not only the examples below.

Consider using the AA2 DLC HF Patch (all it does is copy official files to your game folder).

===jg2_sou.exe===
#Right-click <tt>jg2_sou.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the highlighted button (the left one) and wait while the archive extracts.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２予約特典" folder.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２曹" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2).
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit).
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２予約特典髪型" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2).
#Copy all files from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit).
#Done.

===jg2_03_plus.exe===
#Right-click <tt>jg2_03_plus.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the highlighted button (the left one) and wait while the archive extracts.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２追加髪型アップデートプログラム" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2) - Yes to overwrite.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit) - Yes to overwrite.
#Done.

=Append Set Add-ons=
[[Artificial Academy 2/Append Set|The Append Set add-ons]] adds new personalities, hairs and costumes. The Append Sets are not free and therefore they will ''never'' be included in a [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. To get it you have to [http://www.dmm.co.jp/en/dc/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=digib_0068/ buy Append Set I], [http://www.dmm.co.jp/dc/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=digib_0070/ buy Append Set II] or get it [http://www.google.com/search?q=%E3%82%B8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B3%E3%82%A6%E3%82%AC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B32%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88 some other way]. The [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] includes official patches and mods that will patch, translate and uncensor the Append Set I+II if you have them installed when running the patch.

Tips for buying the Append Sets: You have to do it in Japanese to be able to proceed at DMM, so do not choose English language! Instead you should use a browser that can translate the page for you on the fly. Once translated it's pretty straightforward to create an account, enter credit card info, buy a product and download it.

==Installing the Append Set I Add-on==
[[File:AA2_FileCopy.png|thumb|FileCopy.exe: Click the left button to copy the files]]
Follow these easy steps to get the Append Set I correctly installed:
#'''IMPORTANT:''' Right-click 7-zip (or WinRAR or your preferred extractor) and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Use 7-zip (or you preferred extractor) to browse to where you downloaded <tt>VJ008700.zip</tt> and open it.
#Extract it to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt> with and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.
#Click the left button and wait while it is working.
#Click the right button to exit <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt>.

===Alternative===
If you can't get <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt> to work (very unlikely if you followed the above guide to the point), you can hack your way with the following:
#'''IMPORTANT:''' Right-click 7-zip (or WinRAR or your preferred extractor) and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Use 7-zip to browse to where you downloaded VJ008700.zip and open it.
#Extract it to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット</tt> folder.
#Copy all files/folders from <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット\setup\main\</tt> to <your AA2Play folder>.
#Copy all files/folders from <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット\setup\edit\</tt> to <your AA2Edit folder>.

==Installing the Append Set II Add-on==
It is essentially the same procedure as for Append Set I above, just with slightly different folder names.

==Installing the Append Set I Support Patch==
[[File:AA2_PackUpdater.png|thumb|PackUpdater.exe: Click the left button to patch the files]]
The [[Artificial Academy 2/Change Log#Append Set I Support|Append Set support patch]] was released on {{#dateformat:2014-09-05|mdy}} and is included in the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. Follow these steps if you prefer to install it manually:
#Download <tt>jg2append_support.exe</tt> to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Run <tt>C:\Downloads\append\jg2append_support.exe</tt>.
#Press Enter when the window with the destination is shown and wait while it copies the files.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン２アペンドセット修正パッチ</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>PackUpdater.exe</tt> with and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.
#Click the left button and wait while it is working.
#Click the right button to exit <tt>PackUpdater.exe</tt>.

=Installing the Maker=
Note that this covers installing the Maker ONLY (for those without the full game). '''IMPORTANT:''' If you have the full game you should follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] above!
[[File:Maker_Startup.png|thumb|Maker Startup]]
[[File:ArtificialAcademy_destinationchanged.jpg|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
#Run <tt>jg2_02_make.exe</tt>.
#Enter a location to install it, e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker</tt> (you can just paste this to the extractor and it will create the folders).
#Press Enter and wait for the extraction to complete.
#Go to <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker</tt>.
#Rename the "ジンコウガクエン２きゃらめいく製品版" folder to e.g. "Maker", so that you have <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker\Maker</tt>.
#Go to <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker\Maker</tt>.
#Right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Maker Startup screenshot on the right: If the second button is not grayed out you must install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. Your game will not work if you ignore this!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Maker Startup screenshot on the right) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Wait while the setup starts up and then click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Click the top-right button and ''change the destination'' to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Maker</tt>!! (ref. 'It should look like this before you click (N)' screenshot on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#Click (F) and you're done installing the AA2 Maker. :)

==Running the Maker==
#Go to the <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Maker\</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>AA2Edit.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).

=Improving the Visuals=
Some people may not know it, but it's possible to significantly improve how the game looks just by setting a few settings in your graphics adapter control panel. These settings shouldn't impact performance noticeably unless you have an older graphics adapter or if you are running the game at a very high resolution.

==NVIDIA 3D Settings==
For NVIDIA graphics do the following:
#Make sure that ''Options->Effects->Anti-Aliasing'' is set to ''None''.
#Open NVIDIA Control Panel
#Click ''Manage 3D settings''
#Click the tab ''Program Settings''
#Click Add and select or browse to <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play English.exe</tt> (for the Maker you should use <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit\AA2Edit.exe</tt>)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Anisotropic filtering: 16x
##Antialiasing - Gamma correction: On
##Antialiasing - Mode: Override any application setting
##Antialiasing - Setting: 32x
##Antialiasing - Transparency: 8x (Supersample)
##Texture filtering - Anisotropic sample optimization: Off
##Texture filtering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
##Texture filtering - Quality: High quality
#Click Apply
#Experiment with lower settings if you don't have a recent graphics card or to tweak performance vs. visuals.

==ATi/AMD 3D Settings==
For ATi/AMD graphics do the following:
#Open AMD Catalyst Control Center
#Click Gaming
#Click the tab 3D Application Settings
#Under Application Settings click Add
#Select or browse to C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play English.exe (for the Maker you should use C:\illusion\AA2Edit\AA2Edit.exe)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
#*Anti-Aliasing Mode: Override application settings
#*Anti-Aliasing Samples: 12xEQ
#*Filter: Edge-detect
#*Anti-Aliasing Method: Read ''Note''
#*Anisotropic Filtering Mode: Override application settings
#*Anisotropic Filtering Level: 8x
#*Texture Filtering Quality: High Quality
#*Surface Format Optimization: On
#*''Note:'' Supersample AA can bring even the most powerful computers to sub 30 FPS in this game during H-scenes and conversations. If you find the FPS drop to be unbearable, Adaptive Multi-Sampling AA is close to the same quality with drastically less of an impact on FPS.
#Click Save

Artificial Academy 2/Technical Help

2015-08-11T07:16:53Z

Inquisitor: /* Installation */

{{hgame|game=Artificial Academy 2|company=IllusionGames|category=IllusionGames}}
''If you have problems installing or running the game you will almost certainly find an answer or solution below. ''
= FAQ =
==Running the Game==
*'''Q: I keep getting 0% on all interactions. Please help!?''' A: You must run the game (<tt>AA2Play.exe</tt>/<tt>AA2Play English.exe</tt>) with Japanese locale ''and'' Formats set to Japanese. Better yet, set your locale to your native locale and use AppLocale (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc])). If you use AppLocale you should run the game via the desktop shortcut(s) installed by the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] because it's an AppLocale shortcut; doing so will ensure that you always run the game/maker/JG2ChrData with correct locale/Formats setting. :)

*'''Q: My game freezes (or they just stand there and I can't do anything) on all/some conversations. Help!?''' A: You must run the game (<tt>AA2Play.exe</tt>/<tt>AA2Play English.exe</tt>) with Japanese locale ''and'' Formats set to Japanese. Better yet, set your locale to your native locale and use AppLocale (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc])). If you use AppLocale you should run the game via the desktop shortcut(s) installed by the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] because it's an AppLocale shortcut; doing so will ensure that you always run the game/maker/JG2ChrData with correct locale/Formats setting. :)

*'''Q: How do I zoom in, mouse wheel is getting me nothing?''' A: Right click and move the mouse.

*'''Q: The Maker/game stops working (or just quit silently) when I click Play/Game Start/Run with Subs?''' A: This is known to happen (rare) and can be caused by your browser (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer) running in the background. Try closing any open applications (browser etc.) and then try again. If that doesn't help, try restarting Windows and then run the game as the first/only thing after logging on.

[[File:AA2_geforce_error.png|thumb|GeForce error]]
*'''Q: I get this error about Direct3DCreate9x in d3d9.dll when I run the game? (see GeForce error on the right)''' A: This is caused by the latest GeForce Experience update 2.1.2. You can either ignore the errors (just click OK to them all) and the game will work just fine and wait for NVIDIA to release an update that fixes it, or you can uninstall GeForce Experience and install the [http://us.download.nvidia.com/GFE/GFEClient/2.1.1.1/GeForce_Experience_v2.1.1.1.exe previous version].

[[File:AA2_Insert_disk.png|thumb|Insert disk 1]]
*'''Q: When I run the game I get an error? (see Insert disk 1 on the right)''' A: Make sure that you mounted DISK1.mdf (i.e. ジンコウガクエン2.mdf renamed to DISK1.mdf) or use a nodvd launcher.

[[File:AA2_Text_issue.jpg|thumb|Text issue - caused by not using Japanese locale properly]]
*'''Q: The text is not displayed correctly (I see only ??? or 'u' and 'v' characters like on the Text issue picture on the right) and I already set my system locale to Japanese?''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game).

*'''Q: I have a trait/personality/etc in my game that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere?''' A: The translation of personalities, traits, sexual prefs, items etc. are subject to change until after the game has been launched. To ensure that you have the latest official translations go [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3539158 here].

*'''Q: My game just randomly crashes and I've tried reinstalling so many times, my system locale is japanese.''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game). A3: It might be because you load hacked characters or that use mods that you don't have installed. Easiest way to make sure is to load all characters you want to play with in AA2Edit one by one, review the hair/traits/sex prefs etc. and then save the character as a new file (System tab). Then you can start the game and safely load the characters you just saved.

*'''Q: When I click the "save" button in my room nothing happens, neither the "Game Saved!" message appears. Help?''' A: Create a "class" folder in the <AA2Play>\data\save folder. This error is probably because you downloaded one of the "pre-installed" games available and you didn't read/follow the readme.

[[File:AA2_Bad_installation.jpg|thumb|Bad installation]]
*'''Q: Does anyone know what this error means (see Bad installation picture on the right)? It keeps showing up every time I talk to someone or they talk to me in game. All I have to do is click it to make it go away but its very annoying! Anyone know what it says?''' A: You installed the maker and game in the same folder (instead of following the Quick step-by-step guide [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]]). Playing full screen may suppress the error, but otherwise install the game like suggested [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]] to fix it.

*'''Q: When I run the game I see only a black screen? btw, I run the game in full screen and I installed the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod.''' A: The Windowed Fullscreen mod is intended for running the game ''windowed'' in your desktop resolution (set the game resolution to match your desktop in Options on the AA2Play launcher). The purpose of the mod is that the game will seem to be in fullscreen, but you will be able to Alt-Tab etc. without it crashing/just showing a black screen. If you wish to run the game in full screen you should just delete the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

*'''Q: I have no voice audio and I tried everything?''' A: If you have 5/7.1 make sure that the middle jack is connected, because that's where the voices are.

*'''Q: I'm getting an error: "Could not find the resource DLL file: alres409.dll"''' A1: Your computer is probably already in Japanese Locale Regional Settings. You do not need to use the HFAppLoc's ''Run with Japanese locale''. Run the program directly or ''Run as administrator'' depending on the exe file you are attempting to open. A2: Uninstall AppLocale and HF pAppLoc from the control panel, restart and then install [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc].

*'''Q: I'm getting an error: "The program can't start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer."''' A1: If you get this error it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. Even if you already have a newer version you may still have to download this if you did not install it when you installed the game.

*'''Q: When I click Run with Subs the game crashes, but it runs fine if I just click Play. Is there any way I can get the game to work with subtitles?''' A: Turn off any graphics card control application you may have running (like EVGA Precision, Asus GPU Tweak etc.). Anything that has an overlay that gives you temp, proc usage and other data may interfere with the subtitle mod. Read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430813?p=3572956#post3572956 more].

*'''Q: Anyone know what happened to the Windowed Fullscreen mod?''' A: It's included in the subtitle mod. Run the AA2Play launcher, click ''Config Subs'' and then check ''Windowed Fullscreen''.

[[File:AA2_Maker_translation_issue.png|thumb|Maker personality translation issue]]
*'''Q: I have an issue with the Maker personality translation not working (see Maker personality translation issue on the right) and I set my locale to Japanese.''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game). A3: If none of the above solutions work for you you can try [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/index2.html#post1664615 this mod] (apply it with [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1536394 Illusion Wizzard]). Note that you will also need to fix your karaoke folder names, which can be done with [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/index2.html#post1666566 this]. '''Warning:''' The consequences of using the mod are not completely known and you should only use it if the two first solutions didn't work!

==Graphical Issues==
*'''Q: The girl has a discolored texture in the uncensored region?''' A: Some uncensors (like the MKII uncensor included in the HF Patch) requires a special launcher, so make sure that you use the launcher that is designed for the uncensor you have installed. If you installed the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] you should use the desktop shortcuts.

*'''Q: The girl has an issue with the legs not looking right?''' A1: This can be caused by an issue with the latest English launcher - make sure that you use the latest launcher or [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. If you installed the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] you should use the desktop shortcuts. A2: If you installed the HEXA Clothing Packs, note that the Cosplay Club only fits thin or normal figure types and the High-Cut Swimsuit only fits thin or normal figure types.

*'''Q: Something is not looking right?''' A1: It may be a known issue/limitation with the mod(s) you have installed. Read the release post and/or readme file that came with the mod(s)! A2: Make sure that you're using the latest version of the mod(s) or [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] (if you previously used it). All mods are made by people in their free time and they may have issues which could be fixed in a later version.

==Performance==
*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: Some people have reported subpar performance using AMD graphics. It may be related to the driver version, so make sure you're up to date. Alternatively you could try older driver versions. Please edit if you find a particular version runs better!

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene?''' A: This may because you have an average cpu and the character(s) on screen has very long hair, big dresses, accessories, large breasts and/or other physics enabled things. Try designing characters with short hair, no accessories and dress them in swimsuits and see if it helps.

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: If you installed the Subtitles mod (or the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod) it can because of that and you could try to remove the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

*'''Q: I experience freezing and/or several seconds loading each time a conversation starts. Sometimes the mouse cursor is even spinning indicating not responding application, please help!?''' A1: If you have installed the hires skins you should uninstall them because your PC is not powerful enough (>3GHz i7, SSD recommended). You might experience tolerable performance if you install the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353-Mod-Release-Thread-%28Illusion%29-Artificial-Academy-2?p=3549163#post3549163 lowres version]. A2: Other things to consider: Mods like the 3D uncensor also introduces slightly longer load times because of more complex mesh/more to load, though the impact is only a small fraction of the hires skins. The [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] includes the SVII uncensor, which is very light on performance, so you could try that (remember to check all the launchers when you change the uncensor because otherwise you will have incompatible launchers installed).

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene. My laptop has two graphics adapters, but for some reason the game defaults to the slow one?''' A: If you installed the Subtitles mod (or Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod) it can because of that and you should just remove the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

==Installation==
*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale or HF pAppLoc. You can use NTLEA, but the subtitle mod will not work. The best alternative seems to be Locale Emulator, read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432886-AA2-Subtutle-Overlay-v1-0-1?p=3709067#post3709067 more].

*'''Q: It's telling me to insert the "commercial version disk" even though I already have it mounted AND renamed it DISK1.mdf. I'm already in Japanese locale, and I still tried running it with applocale?''' A: Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)

*'''Q: I can't get PowerISO to mount disk 2 and 3. Any help?''' A: Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)

*'''Q: While installing, the game complains about Data1.cab from disk1. Help!?''' A: Make sure that you mounted DISK1.mdf (i.e. ジンコウガクエン2.mdf renamed to DISK1.mdf). If that doesn't help, try extracting ジンコウガクエン2.mdf again, rename it to DISK1.mdf, and follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below.

*'''Q: While setting up the DLC HF patch, the setup can't detect AA2 in my Artificial Academy 2 folder. Any help?''' A: You're pointing the HF Patch to a folder which doesn't contain the correct files (the patch will look for some files needed during patching to verify the location). Possible causes are that you renamed the folder after installing the game or you changed the folder suggested by the HF patch. Make sure that you point the patch to the actual folder with the installed game files and then use the Fix registry feature of the HF patch or reinstall the game as suggested in the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below.

==Misc==
*'''Q: Where do I put custom eye textures?''' A: If you installed AA2 Edit to the location suggested [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]]: C:\illusion\AA2Edit\data\texture\eye\

*'''Q: I'm missing some hair in AA2Edit/Maker and some of the buttons are greyed out/disabled! Help?''' A: Make sure that you have installed all the DLC (read more below) and Append Set I+II.

*'''Q: How do I get downloaded characters to work? They just show up blank in the maker??''' A: Some browsers have problems saving the image file properly when using "Save image" option... try using "Save link as". If that doesn't work, click on the picture first so it opens with the picture viewer of the website or browser and THEN save it.

*'''Q: Does anyone know how to use SweetFX (need SMAA + Sharpening) alongside with Subtitle Overlay? They both use d3d9.dll?''' A: You can rename the SweetFX d3d9.dll to d3d9_alt.dll and then the Subtitle mod will use it.

*'''Q: I downloaded a character, but the hair and/or accessories in the game doesn't look like on the card. I checked my Maker and the hair and/or accessory seems to be missing! What's going on?''' A: The character has been created using one or more hair/accessory mods. Most hair/accessories are in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432840 BigPack HEXA] mod compilation, so you should try installing that as the first thing. If that doesn't include the mod(s) you may have luck investigating the character description or maybe find information about where to get the mods where you downloaded the character.

*'''Q: How can I listen to singing at karaoke?''' A: Choose or download .wav or .ogg files for the songs you want to hear, and place them in data/sound subfolders corresponding to the kanji of the personality types to sing them. If you still cannot hear them on Windows 7 or 8, download the DirectShow codecs from [http://www.vorbis.com/setup_windows/ Vorbis.com Windows Setup] page.

*'''Q: How can I run the game in a higher resolution than 1920x1200, e.g. 2560x1440?''' A: The only known workaround is by hex [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430813?p=3622888#post3622888 editing] <AA2Play folder>\data\gsd.cfg. Note that it is highly recommended to set anti aliasing via your graphics adapter's control panel instead of using the built-in anti aliasing in the game (read more at the bottom of this page).

=Installing the Game=
While you can download pre-installed versions of the game, it is recommended that you get a download which contains the DVD images and install the game yourself.
==Quick step-by-step guide==
Note that this covers installing the game from scratch. If you already installed the Maker (aka. AA2 Edit) you can skip the AA2 Edit steps (i.e. step 6-9).
[[File:AA2_Startup.png|thumb|Startup.exe: Click the fourth button to install AA2, fifth button to install AA2 Edit]]
[[File:AA2_Change_destination.png|thumb|Click highlighted button to change the destination]]
[[File:AA2_Destination_changed.png|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
[[File:AA2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract ジンコウガクエン2.mdf, DISK2.mdf and DISK3.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. C:\Downloads\AA2
#Rename ジンコウガクエン2.mdf to DISK1.mdf
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.mdf</tt>. If you're using Windows 8 you can mount it without other programs, otherwise you'll need [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Startup.exe picture on the right: If you can click the second button it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. The game will not work if you ignore it!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#When the AA2 Edit setup is complete: Click the fourth button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the game (AA2 Play) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click N again a few times, and lastly (I), and wait while the game installs.
#About a third through the setup will ask for DISK2 (ref. Insert disk 2 picture on the right): Mount <tt>DISK2.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#About two thirds through the setup will ask for DISK3: Mount <tt>DISK3.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#Wait while the game finishes the installation.
#To run the game you need to mount <tt>DISK1.mdf</tt> again and right-click <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch includes all the official patches, so you don't have to worry about installing any of those. It also includes the no-dvd fix, English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

If you had just installed the game then you have to install the official DLCs before the HF Patch. The easiest way to install them is through the [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1572128 DLC HF Patch], which contains every official DLC.
=====Regfixer=====
If you downloaded a pre-installed version of the game or installed the game to a bad location (i.e. one with Unicode/unreadable characters) then both the HF patch and the DLC HF patch can fix the game's registry entries. To fix the registry, just do these simple steps:
#Rename the game folder(s) before running either patch.
#When the patch shows the suggested location, correct it to the renamed folder(s), e.g. C:\illusion\AA2.
#Check the fix registry component(s) (at the bottom of the component list) when running the patch.
#Wait for the patch to do its job.
#Play the game!
Please note that fixing the registry is not recommended because it will break uninstalling. Fixing the registry will make the game work, but you should not expect to be able to uninstall it without manual work.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 the Artificial Academy 2 HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game updated, translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using AppLocale is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale).
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the updated, translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "Artificial Academy 2" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer (some prefer to have it in the game folder) and it will still work.

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

=Install Order=
The easy/correct order of installing stuff is as follows:
#Install the game as outlined [[#Quick step-by-step guide|above]].
#Install [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1572128 the Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch].
#Install the [[#Append Set Add-ons|Append Set I add-on]].
#Install the [[#Append Set Add-ons|Append Set II add-on]].
#Install the latest [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 Artificial Academy 2 HF Patch] (the latest version includes all official patches, so you don't have to worry about your game not being up to date).
#Have fun playing the game fully updated and with the essential mods!

'''Note:''' If you later want to update your game with the latest official patches and/or essential mods, you should just get the latest [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 AA2 HF Patch].

=Installing the DLC=
This section explains how to install the all preorder bonus and DLC that has been released since the game has been launched. Currently this is available:
*DLC1 & DLC2 (hairstyle/sidehair)
*Preorder Hairstyles (long length)
*Preorder Personality (Cadet personality)
*Illusion Special Member Bonus (hairstyles)

Check out the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353?p=3551838#post3551838 Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch] release post for screens of the DLCs. The easiest way to install them is through it.

==Manual Install==
Below are a some examples of how to the DLC should be installed manually. You need to download all the DLC and not only the examples below.

Consider using the AA2 DLC HF Patch (all it does is copy official files to your game folder).

===jg2_sou.exe===
#Right-click <tt>jg2_sou.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the highlighted button (the left one) and wait while the archive extracts.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２予約特典" folder.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２曹" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2).
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit).
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２予約特典髪型" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2).
#Copy all files from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit).
#Done.

===jg2_03_plus.exe===
#Right-click <tt>jg2_03_plus.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the highlighted button (the left one) and wait while the archive extracts.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２追加髪型アップデートプログラム" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2) - Yes to overwrite.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit) - Yes to overwrite.
#Done.

=Append Set Add-ons=
[[Artificial Academy 2/Append Set|The Append Set add-ons]] adds new personalities, hairs and costumes. The Append Sets are not free and therefore they will ''never'' be included in a [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. To get it you have to [http://www.dmm.co.jp/en/dc/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=digib_0068/ buy Append Set I], [http://www.dmm.co.jp/dc/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=digib_0070/ buy Append Set II] or get it [http://www.google.com/search?q=%E3%82%B8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B3%E3%82%A6%E3%82%AC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B32%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88 some other way]. The [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] includes official patches and mods that will patch, translate and uncensor the Append Set I+II if you have them installed when running the patch.

Tips for buying the Append Sets: You have to do it in Japanese to be able to proceed at DMM, so do not choose English language! Instead you should use a browser that can translate the page for you on the fly. Once translated it's pretty straightforward to create an account, enter credit card info, buy a product and download it.

==Installing the Append Set I Add-on==
[[File:AA2_FileCopy.png|thumb|FileCopy.exe: Click the left button to copy the files]]
Follow these easy steps to get the Append Set I correctly installed:
#'''IMPORTANT:''' Right-click 7-zip (or WinRAR or your preferred extractor) and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Use 7-zip (or you preferred extractor) to browse to where you downloaded <tt>VJ008700.zip</tt> and open it.
#Extract it to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt> with and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.
#Click the left button and wait while it is working.
#Click the right button to exit <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt>.

===Alternative===
If you can't get <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt> to work (very unlikely if you followed the above guide to the point), you can hack your way with the following:
#'''IMPORTANT:''' Right-click 7-zip (or WinRAR or your preferred extractor) and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Use 7-zip to browse to where you downloaded VJ008700.zip and open it.
#Extract it to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット</tt> folder.
#Copy all files/folders from <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット\setup\main\</tt> to <your AA2Play folder>.
#Copy all files/folders from <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット\setup\edit\</tt> to <your AA2Edit folder>.

==Installing the Append Set II Add-on==
It is essentially the same procedure as for Append Set I above, just with slightly different folder names.

==Installing the Append Set I Support Patch==
[[File:AA2_PackUpdater.png|thumb|PackUpdater.exe: Click the left button to patch the files]]
The [[Artificial Academy 2/Change Log#Append Set I Support|Append Set support patch]] was released on {{#dateformat:2014-09-05|mdy}} and is included in the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. Follow these steps if you prefer to install it manually:
#Download <tt>jg2append_support.exe</tt> to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Run <tt>C:\Downloads\append\jg2append_support.exe</tt>.
#Press Enter when the window with the destination is shown and wait while it copies the files.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン２アペンドセット修正パッチ</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>PackUpdater.exe</tt> with and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.
#Click the left button and wait while it is working.
#Click the right button to exit <tt>PackUpdater.exe</tt>.

=Installing the Maker=
Note that this covers installing the Maker ONLY (for those without the full game). '''IMPORTANT:''' If you have the full game you should follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] above!
[[File:Maker_Startup.png|thumb|Maker Startup]]
[[File:ArtificialAcademy_destinationchanged.jpg|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
#Run <tt>jg2_02_make.exe</tt>.
#Enter a location to install it, e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker</tt> (you can just paste this to the extractor and it will create the folders).
#Press Enter and wait for the extraction to complete.
#Go to <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker</tt>.
#Rename the "ジンコウガクエン２きゃらめいく製品版" folder to e.g. "Maker", so that you have <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker\Maker</tt>.
#Go to <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker\Maker</tt>.
#Right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Maker Startup screenshot on the right: If the second button is not grayed out you must install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. Your game will not work if you ignore this!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Maker Startup screenshot on the right) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Wait while the setup starts up and then click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Click the top-right button and ''change the destination'' to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Maker</tt>!! (ref. 'It should look like this before you click (N)' screenshot on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#Click (F) and you're done installing the AA2 Maker. :)

==Running the Maker==
#Go to the <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Maker\</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>AA2Edit.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).

=Improving the Visuals=
Some people may not know it, but it's possible to significantly improve how the game looks just by setting a few settings in your graphics adapter control panel. These settings shouldn't impact performance noticeably unless you have an older graphics adapter or if you are running the game at a very high resolution.

==NVIDIA 3D Settings==
For NVIDIA graphics do the following:
#Make sure that ''Options->Effects->Anti-Aliasing'' is set to ''None''.
#Open NVIDIA Control Panel
#Click ''Manage 3D settings''
#Click the tab ''Program Settings''
#Click Add and select or browse to <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play English.exe</tt> (for the Maker you should use <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit\AA2Edit.exe</tt>)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Anisotropic filtering: 16x
##Antialiasing - Gamma correction: On
##Antialiasing - Mode: Override any application setting
##Antialiasing - Setting: 32x
##Antialiasing - Transparency: 8x (Supersample)
##Texture filtering - Anisotropic sample optimization: Off
##Texture filtering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
##Texture filtering - Quality: High quality
#Click Apply
#Experiment with lower settings if you don't have a recent graphics card or to tweak performance vs. visuals.

==ATi/AMD 3D Settings==
For ATi/AMD graphics do the following:
#Open AMD Catalyst Control Center
#Click Gaming
#Click the tab 3D Application Settings
#Under Application Settings click Add
#Select or browse to C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play English.exe (for the Maker you should use C:\illusion\AA2Edit\AA2Edit.exe)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
#*Anti-Aliasing Mode: Override application settings
#*Anti-Aliasing Samples: 12xEQ
#*Filter: Edge-detect
#*Anti-Aliasing Method: Read ''Note''
#*Anisotropic Filtering Mode: Override application settings
#*Anisotropic Filtering Level: 8x
#*Texture Filtering Quality: High Quality
#*Surface Format Optimization: On
#*''Note:'' Supersample AA can bring even the most powerful computers to sub 30 FPS in this game during H-scenes and conversations. If you find the FPS drop to be unbearable, Adaptive Multi-Sampling AA is close to the same quality with drastically less of an impact on FPS.
#Click Save

Template:Nav/Custom Maid 3D2

2015-08-11T06:37:25Z

Inquisitor: Put the FAQ at the top

* '''[[Custom Maid 3D 2/Technical Help|FAQ & Technical Help]]'''

* '''[[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay|Gameplay]]'''
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/The Maid Profile|The Maid Profile]]
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/Schedule|Schedule]]
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/Maid_Classes|Maid Classes]]
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/H_Guide|H Guide]]
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/Skills|Skills]]
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/VIP_Events|VIP Events]]
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Gameplay/Trophy|Trophy]]

* '''[[Custom Maid 3D 2/Modding|Modding]]'''
** [[Custom Maid 3D 2/Modding/Plugins|Writing plug-ins with ReiPatcher and UnityInjector]]

* '''[[Custom Maid 3D 2/Version History|Version History]]'''

Custom Maid 3D2/Technical Help

2015-08-10T15:02:07Z

Inquisitor: Minor clarification

{{Custom Maid 3D 2}}
=FAQ=
==Running the game==
*'''Q: I keep getting an "... yotogi something ..." error when I run the game - I have tried both AppLocale and NTLEA. Do I really have to set my system to Japanese to run the game?''' A: No, you can use AppLocale to run the x86 version on Windows 7-8: Copy all files and folders from cm3d2_up103_x86.zip\cm3d2_up103_x86\data\* to your game folder (yes to overwrite) and then right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')). If you want to run the x64 version or have Windows 10, you can try [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096-KISS-Custom-Maid-3D-2-%28%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%A0%E3%83%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%893D2%29-Discussion-FAQ?p=3706481#post3706481 this solution], which is using NTLEA x64.

*'''Q: How do I install the translations?''' A: There is a helpful picture guide [http://imgur.com/a/DFdTF here]. Or use the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]].

*'''Q: I get this error when running the HF Patch: "... The game is an unsupported version. This patch requires version 1.03...", what can I do?''' A: Install the official 1.03 patch and then run the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]] again. There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].

*'''Q: I get a "Daily panel" error during gameplay.''' A: Make sure that you have the official 1.03 patch installed (and it is correct version - x86 or x64) and then run the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]] again. There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].

==Gameplay==
*'''Q: I got this option for my maid to choose between Free and something. What does this mean? ''' A: You are choosing between making your maid personal (only has sex with you), or free (has sex with the customers). The former earns you less money than the latter. It is still possible to get a personal maid to have sex with strangers, though.

*'''Q: How can I replay VIP scenes? ''' A: There is no way currently. If you want to view them again, you must keep a save file prior to it. (Unconfirmed: You can watch them again after 100 in-game days)

*'''Q: What are red options during sex? ''' A: These are one-time-use options for the position. You can use them again next time you use the position.

*'''Q: How do I get more maids? I only have 1-2. ''' A: You need to get your club out of debt first. Also, there is no upper limit on maids, but there is an upper limit on working maids (6).

*'''Q: How do I unlock new areas? ''' A: Increase your club rank. This is possible while still in debt.

*'''Q: After having sex with my maid, I got a notification. Something to do with being close? What does this mean? ''' A: It means you've advanced your relationship with your maid. There are 4 stages; Nervous -> Close -> Trusted -> Lover.

==Text Hooking - Visual Novel Reader==
*'''Q: Why can't I get VNR to work with the game? ''' A: VNR doesn't work with the x64 version of the game, use the x86 version instead.

*'''Q: I managed to sync VNR to CM3D2 v1.03 but I can't make it translate. The TL box won't come out. What's wrong? ''' A: Either enable the VNR built in hooker or rollback; overwrite your current VNR folder

=Installing the Game=
==Quick step-by-step guide==
[[File:CM3D2_Installer.png|thumb|Installer.exe: Click the highlighted button to install]]
[[File:CM3D2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract cm3d2_1.iso and cm3d2_2.iso (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\cm3d2</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\cm3d2\cm3d2_1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (If you have trouble using other mounting software, Daemontools Lite has been confirmed to work)
#DO NOT autorun, but open the mounted dvd in Explorer and right-click <tt>Installer.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).
#Optional: Change the install folder (default is C:\KISS).
#Click the marked button (ref. Installer.exe picture) to start the CM3D2 setup.
#Confirm that you want to install to that location and wait while the setup until setup asks for disk 2.
#Mount cm3d2_2.iso and click Retry.
#Wait for the setup to finish and close the installer.
#Extract cm3d2_up101_x86.zip\cm3d2_up101_x86\data\* files to your game folder (yes to overwrite).
#To run the game, simply right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).

==Updating the game==
#Download the latest full update that is meant for the version you run (most likely x86), for instance cm3d2_up103_x86.zip (1.15GB). There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].
#Open the zip file and copy all files and folders from <cm3d2_up103_x86.zip>\cm3d2_up103_x86\data\* to the root of your CM3D2 folder. e.g. C:\KISS\CM3D2 (yes to overwrite).
#Wait for the copy to complete.
#To play the updated game, right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).

If you later want to play the x64 version you should get the x64 patch (for instance cm3d2_up103_x64.zip 1.15GB) and repeat the above steps, just using the x64 update instead of x86.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch doesn't include required official patches, so be sure to install those before proceeding. The current version includes PARTIAL English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#'''Update the game''' as outlined [[#Updating the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444101-%28KISS%29-Custom-Maid-3D-2?p=3705954#post3705954 the Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444101-%28KISS%29-Custom-Maid-3D-2?p=3705954#post3705954 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game PARTIALLY translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using NTLEA is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale).
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the partially translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "CM3D2 xx" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer and it will still work (some prefer to have it in the game folder).

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

=Configurations=
[[File:CM3D2_Configurations_Screen.jpg|600px|right]]

==System==
* システムボタン常時表示 - System Buttons
**Determine whether the system button should always appear in the top right or only when you hover over it.

==Screen==
* スクリーンモード - Screen Mode
* 画面解像度 - Resolution
* アンチエイリアス - Anti-Aliasing
* 影のクオリティ - Shadow Quality
* テクスチャクオリティ - Texture Quality
* ブルーム - Bloom
* FPS表示 - FPS Display
* キャプチャ倍率 - Screenshot Scale
* 男の透明度 - Man Opacity

==Message==
* メッセージウィンドウ透過率 - Message Window Opacity
* テキストスピード - Text speed
* オートスピード - Auto Speed
* ボイス継続 - Keep Playing Voice

==Sound==
* マスター - Master
* システム - System
* ミュージック - Music
* ボイス - Voice
* 効果音 - SFX
* 環境音 - Ambient

Custom Maid 3D2/Technical Help

2015-08-10T13:08:05Z

Inquisitor: Move Configurations section to after Installing the game section

{{Custom Maid 3D 2}}
=FAQ=
==Running the game==
*'''Q: I keep getting an "... yotogi something ..." error when I run the game - I have tried both AppLocale and NTLEA. Do I really have to set my system to Japanese to run the game?''' A: No, you can use AppLocale to run the x86 version on Windows 7-8: Copy all files and folders from cm3d2_up103_x86.zip\cm3d2_up103_x86\data\* to your game folder (yes to overwrite) and then right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')). If you want to run the x64 version or have Windows 10, you can try [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096-KISS-Custom-Maid-3D-2-%28%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%A0%E3%83%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%893D2%29-Discussion-FAQ?p=3706481#post3706481 this solution], which is using NTLEA x64.

*'''Q: How do I install the translations?''' A: There is a helpful picture guide [http://imgur.com/a/DFdTF here]. Or use the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]].

*'''Q: I get this error when running the HF Patch: "... The game is an earlier version. This patch requires version >1.03...", what can I do?''' A: Install the official 1.03 patch and then run the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]] again. There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].

*'''Q: I get a "Daily panel" error during gameplay.''' A: Make sure that you have the official 1.03 patch installed (and it is correct version - x86 or x64) and then run the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]] again. There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].

==Gameplay==
*'''Q: I got this option for my maid to choose between Free and something. What does this mean? ''' A: You are choosing between making your maid personal (only has sex with you), or free (has sex with the customers). The former earns you less money than the latter. It is still possible to get a personal maid to have sex with strangers, though.

*'''Q: How can I replay VIP scenes? ''' A: There is no way currently. If you want to view them again, you must keep a save file prior to it. (Unconfirmed: You can watch them again after 100 in-game days)

*'''Q: What are red options during sex? ''' A: These are one-time-use options for the position. You can use them again next time you use the position.

*'''Q: How do I get more maids? I only have 1-2. ''' A: You need to get your club out of debt first. Also, there is no upper limit on maids, but there is an upper limit on working maids (6).

*'''Q: How do I unlock new areas? ''' A: Increase your club rank. This is possible while still in debt.

*'''Q: After having sex with my maid, I got a notification. Something to do with being close? What does this mean? ''' A: It means you've advanced your relationship with your maid. There are 4 stages; Nervous -> Close -> Trusted -> Lover.

==Text Hooking - Visual Novel Reader==
*'''Q: Why can't I get VNR to work with the game? ''' A: VNR doesn't work with the x64 version of the game, use the x86 version instead.

*'''Q: I managed to sync VNR to CM3D2 v1.03 but I can't make it translate. The TL box won't come out. What's wrong? ''' A: Either enable the VNR built in hooker or rollback; overwrite your current VNR folder

=Installing the Game=
==Quick step-by-step guide==
[[File:CM3D2_Installer.png|thumb|Installer.exe: Click the highlighted button to install]]
[[File:CM3D2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract cm3d2_1.iso and cm3d2_2.iso (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\cm3d2</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\cm3d2\cm3d2_1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (If you have trouble using other mounting software, Daemontools Lite has been confirmed to work)
#DO NOT autorun, but open the mounted dvd in Explorer and right-click <tt>Installer.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).
#Optional: Change the install folder (default is C:\KISS).
#Click the marked button (ref. Installer.exe picture) to start the CM3D2 setup.
#Confirm that you want to install to that location and wait while the setup until setup asks for disk 2.
#Mount cm3d2_2.iso and click Retry.
#Wait for the setup to finish and close the installer.
#Extract cm3d2_up101_x86.zip\cm3d2_up101_x86\data\* files to your game folder (yes to overwrite).
#To run the game, simply right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).

==Updating the game==
#Download the latest full update that is meant for the version you run (most likely x86), for instance cm3d2_up103_x86.zip (1.15GB). There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].
#Open the zip file and copy all files and folders from <cm3d2_up103_x86.zip>\cm3d2_up103_x86\data\* to the root of your CM3D2 folder. e.g. C:\KISS\CM3D2 (yes to overwrite).
#Wait for the copy to complete.
#To play the updated game, right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).

If you later want to play the x64 version you should get the x64 patch (for instance cm3d2_up103_x64.zip 1.15GB) and repeat the above steps, just using the x64 update instead of x86.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch doesn't include required official patches, so be sure to install those before proceeding. The current version includes PARTIAL English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#'''Update the game''' as outlined [[#Updating the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444101-%28KISS%29-Custom-Maid-3D-2?p=3705954#post3705954 the Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444101-%28KISS%29-Custom-Maid-3D-2?p=3705954#post3705954 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game PARTIALLY translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using NTLEA is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale).
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the partially translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "CM3D2 xx" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer and it will still work (some prefer to have it in the game folder).

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

=Configurations=
[[File:CM3D2_Configurations_Screen.jpg|600px|right]]

==System==
* システムボタン常時表示 - System Buttons
**Determine whether the system button should always appear in the top right or only when you hover over it.

==Screen==
* スクリーンモード - Screen Mode
* 画面解像度 - Resolution
* アンチエイリアス - Anti-Aliasing
* 影のクオリティ - Shadow Quality
* テクスチャクオリティ - Texture Quality
* ブルーム - Bloom
* FPS表示 - FPS Display
* キャプチャ倍率 - Screenshot Scale
* 男の透明度 - Man Opacity

==Message==
* メッセージウィンドウ透過率 - Message Window Opacity
* テキストスピード - Text speed
* オートスピード - Auto Speed
* ボイス継続 - Keep Playing Voice

==Sound==
* マスター - Master
* システム - System
* ミュージック - Music
* ボイス - Voice
* 効果音 - SFX
* 環境音 - Ambient

Custom Maid 3D2/Technical Help

2015-08-10T13:06:48Z

Inquisitor: Add shortcut info

{{Custom Maid 3D 2}}
=FAQ=
==Running the game==
*'''Q: I keep getting an "... yotogi something ..." error when I run the game - I have tried both AppLocale and NTLEA. Do I really have to set my system to Japanese to run the game?''' A: No, you can use AppLocale to run the x86 version on Windows 7-8: Copy all files and folders from cm3d2_up103_x86.zip\cm3d2_up103_x86\data\* to your game folder (yes to overwrite) and then right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')). If you want to run the x64 version or have Windows 10, you can try [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096-KISS-Custom-Maid-3D-2-%28%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%A0%E3%83%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%893D2%29-Discussion-FAQ?p=3706481#post3706481 this solution], which is using NTLEA x64.

*'''Q: How do I install the translations?''' A: There is a helpful picture guide [http://imgur.com/a/DFdTF here]. Or use the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]].

*'''Q: I get this error when running the HF Patch: "... The game is an earlier version. This patch requires version >1.03...", what can I do?''' A: Install the official 1.03 patch and then run the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]] again. There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].

*'''Q: I get a "Daily panel" error during gameplay.''' A: Make sure that you have the official 1.03 patch installed (and it is correct version - x86 or x64) and then run the [[#The HF Patch|Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch]] again. There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].

==Gameplay==
*'''Q: I got this option for my maid to choose between Free and something. What does this mean? ''' A: You are choosing between making your maid personal (only has sex with you), or free (has sex with the customers). The former earns you less money than the latter. It is still possible to get a personal maid to have sex with strangers, though.

*'''Q: How can I replay VIP scenes? ''' A: There is no way currently. If you want to view them again, you must keep a save file prior to it. (Unconfirmed: You can watch them again after 100 in-game days)

*'''Q: What are red options during sex? ''' A: These are one-time-use options for the position. You can use them again next time you use the position.

*'''Q: How do I get more maids? I only have 1-2. ''' A: You need to get your club out of debt first. Also, there is no upper limit on maids, but there is an upper limit on working maids (6).

*'''Q: How do I unlock new areas? ''' A: Increase your club rank. This is possible while still in debt.

*'''Q: After having sex with my maid, I got a notification. Something to do with being close? What does this mean? ''' A: It means you've advanced your relationship with your maid. There are 4 stages; Nervous -> Close -> Trusted -> Lover.

==Text Hooking - Visual Novel Reader==
*'''Q: Why can't I get VNR to work with the game? ''' A: VNR doesn't work with the x64 version of the game, use the x86 version instead.

*'''Q: I managed to sync VNR to CM3D2 v1.03 but I can't make it translate. The TL box won't come out. What's wrong? ''' A: Either enable the VNR built in hooker or rollback; overwrite your current VNR folder

=Configurations=
[[File:CM3D2_Configurations_Screen.jpg|600px|right]]

==System==
* システムボタン常時表示 - System Buttons
**Determine whether the system button should always appear in the top right or only when you hover over it.

==Screen==
* スクリーンモード - Screen Mode
* 画面解像度 - Resolution
* アンチエイリアス - Anti-Aliasing
* 影のクオリティ - Shadow Quality
* テクスチャクオリティ - Texture Quality
* ブルーム - Bloom
* FPS表示 - FPS Display
* キャプチャ倍率 - Screenshot Scale
* 男の透明度 - Man Opacity

==Message==
* メッセージウィンドウ透過率 - Message Window Opacity
* テキストスピード - Text speed
* オートスピード - Auto Speed
* ボイス継続 - Keep Playing Voice

==Sound==
* マスター - Master
* システム - System
* ミュージック - Music
* ボイス - Voice
* 効果音 - SFX
* 環境音 - Ambient

=Installing the Game=
==Quick step-by-step guide==
[[File:CM3D2_Installer.png|thumb|Installer.exe: Click the highlighted button to install]]
[[File:CM3D2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract cm3d2_1.iso and cm3d2_2.iso (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\cm3d2</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\cm3d2\cm3d2_1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (If you have trouble using other mounting software, Daemontools Lite has been confirmed to work)
#DO NOT autorun, but open the mounted dvd in Explorer and right-click <tt>Installer.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).
#Optional: Change the install folder (default is C:\KISS).
#Click the marked button (ref. Installer.exe picture) to start the CM3D2 setup.
#Confirm that you want to install to that location and wait while the setup until setup asks for disk 2.
#Mount cm3d2_2.iso and click Retry.
#Wait for the setup to finish and close the installer.
#Extract cm3d2_up101_x86.zip\cm3d2_up101_x86\data\* files to your game folder (yes to overwrite).
#To run the game, simply right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).

==Updating the game==
#Download the latest full update that is meant for the version you run (most likely x86), for instance cm3d2_up103_x86.zip (1.15GB). There are mirrors to the official patch in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444096 CM3D2 discussion].
#Open the zip file and copy all files and folders from <cm3d2_up103_x86.zip>\cm3d2_up103_x86\data\* to the root of your CM3D2 folder. e.g. C:\KISS\CM3D2 (yes to overwrite).
#Wait for the copy to complete.
#To play the updated game, right-click CM3D2x86.exe and select select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options ('''doesn't work with Windows 10 or x64!!''')).

If you later want to play the x64 version you should get the x64 patch (for instance cm3d2_up103_x64.zip 1.15GB) and repeat the above steps, just using the x64 update instead of x86.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch doesn't include required official patches, so be sure to install those before proceeding. The current version includes PARTIAL English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#'''Update the game''' as outlined [[#Updating the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444101-%28KISS%29-Custom-Maid-3D-2?p=3705954#post3705954 the Custom Maid 3D 2 HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/444101-%28KISS%29-Custom-Maid-3D-2?p=3705954#post3705954 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game PARTIALLY translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using NTLEA is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale).
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the partially translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "CM3D2 xx" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer and it will still work (some prefer to have it in the game folder).

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

Play Club/Technical Help

2015-08-10T07:24:01Z

Inquisitor: load bug QA

{{Play Club}}
=FAQ=
==Running the game==
*'''Q: Ever since I updated, I can no longer load any save games. Any idea why?''' A: You have installed an incompatible uncensor. You can install the latest [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] to fix it.

*'''Q: The game just shows a black screen after the Illusion logo after I installed [[#The HF Patch|Play Club HF Patch]] version 0.8+. Help?''' A: You probably have Studio installed and installed playclub_02_plus_all0508.exe afterwards. You need to reinstall Studio and then run the latest version of the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]].

*'''Q: Can I install and run Play Club on PC that running Windows XP OS?''' A: Despite Illusion recommended to run it on Windows Vista and above, Play Club can be run on Windows XP. The exceptions are the FileCopy executable comes with the updates and DLC, in which will causes error and requires users to manually copying the addition data files into the game folder. Also some modified launchers requires Windows Vista and above.

*'''Q: Why there's the error said "The file d3dx9_xx.DLL was not found" when I try to run the game?''' A: In Windows Vista and later, Microsoft did not included the full DirectX 9 runtimes. As such, it causes the error as the game requires specific dll files in the runtimes. You can solve it by installing the latest DirectX 9 End-User Runtimes installer that can be obtained from Microsoft website, or from the game DVD/image.

*'''Q: Is Play Club requires the game DVD image to be mounted in order to play?''' A: No, Play Club doesn't requires the game DVD image to be mounted while playing. This is related to the fact that it uses the Unity 3d engine instead of Illusion's own Yayoi engine.

*'''Q: Can I run Play Club on the 64-bit Windows OS?''' A: Yes, you can run Play Club on the 64-bit Windows OS, since it can run 32-bit applications via Wow64 hardware emulation layer.

*'''Q: Will Play Club ever run on Windows 10?''' A: Yes! The game will run on Windows 10, but with a price; since Microsoft had rewritten the locale/region system, Applocale, as well as HF Applocale, are no longer work on Windows 10. NTLEA still work but texts from some mods (such as the overlay text mods) might ends up displays gibberish texts.

*'''Q: I have an Nvidia based GPU and very time I launch the game it crashes and generate a crash report?''' A: Try to launch another Unity based game to see if it crashes too. If it's the case, then try to update your GPU drivers to the latest available as it seems that some versions have problems with Unity engine. Try to do a clean update too (the installer asks for it usually).

==Installation and Updating==
*'''Q: When I try to run the FileCopy executable it stops with the error said it wasn't a vaild executable.''' A: If you have a PC that run on Windows XP, then this is because Illusion updated the FileCopy executable so it will not run on XP at all. Copy the update files and folders inside the setup folder of the extracted directory into the game folder will do the tricks.

==Misc==
*'''Q: Why I can't type Japanese even I have Japanese input method (i.e. Microsoft IME and Google Japanese input)?''' A: In order to typing Japanese and other asian texts in the game, you must check the ''Turn off the advanced text services for this program'' option which is located at the Compability tab on the propreties menu of the game executable (and the shortcuts linked to it). This is also applies to any Japanese and Asian languages games as well.

*'''Q: Is the game LAA (Large Address Aware) enabled?''' A: Yes, it is. http://i.imgur.com/zWCMTOo.png

*'''Q: Does the game have first-person-view and Oculus Rift supports?''' A: No, but you can with thrid-party mods installed.

*'''Q: Some mods (i.e. uncensor mod) no longer works after I updated the game using Illusion's update installer. Help!?''' A: Like any other Illusion games, updating the game will render the mods useless since it overwrites the data files that has contains the mods. Do not update the game if you wish to use the mods unless modder released the newer version of the mod which supported the newer version of the game.

*'''Q: Can Play Club run in 4K resolution?''' A: Yes, but it would requires a monitor that supports such high resolution, and also gaming PC with higher specification (i.e. with at least Haswell-based Intel Core i7 CPU and the Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 or AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics cards or above).

=Installing the Game=
==Notes about the DLC and updates==
*All official patches and DLC is already included in the [[#The HF Patch|Play Club HF Patch]], so you don't have to worry about any of the below.
*The Play Club Additional Data + Studio expansion pack already includes all the content from the last Play Club update and DLC (playclub_02_plus_all0508.exe). As such, if you installed the Studio, you only need to apply the Studio DLC and update (playclub_03_appendmap_0716all.exe).
*If you mess up and install playclub_02_plus_all0508.exe on top of Play Club Studio you will have to reinstall Play Club Studio, so be careful!
*The rest of the extra content (the pre-order bonus sets and the Studio additional ''amputee'' animation) can be installed at any time, on top of the main game and/or the Studio.

==Quick step-by-step guide==
[[File:PlayClub_Startup.png|thumb|Startup.exe: Click the second button to install Play Club]]
#Extract PlayClub.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\PlayClub</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\PlayClub\PlayClub.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the second button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the Play Club setup.
#Click (N) a few times and wait while the setup finishes the installation.
#To run the game, simply right-click the <tt>InitSettings.exe</tt> in the game folder (or the shortcut linked to it), select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' to open the launcher and then click the ''ゲーム開始'' button on the far left to run the game.

==Installing the DLC and update==
[[File:PlayClub_dlc.jpg|thumb|How to use FileCopy.exe]]
#Run the DLC and update executable to extract the files to any directory you choose, like e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\PlayClub\DLC</tt>
#Under Windows Vista and above, simply right click the FileCopy executable and select ''Run with Japanese locale as adminstrator'' (Requires HF pApploc), and then click the ''開始'' button to begin copying the additional data files to the game folder. Under Windows XP, simply copy the update files and folders inside the ''setup'' folder from the directory where the extracted DLC and update datas are located, and paste it to the game main folder to overwrites the game data files.

==Installing Play Club Studio==
#Extract PlayClubPlus.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds file!) to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\PlayClubStudio</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\PlayClubStudio\PlayClubPlus.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#Open the mounted drive and right click the FileCopy executable and select ''Run with Japanese locale as adminstrator'' (Requires HF pApploc), and then click the ''開始'' button to begin copying the additional data files to the game folder.
#Wait for the copy process to complete and click the right button when the progress bar is at 100%.
#To install the amputee DLC included with Studio open the '特殊体位パッチ' folder and right click the FileCopy executable and select ''Run with Japanese locale as adminstrator'' (Requires HF pApploc), and then click the ''開始'' button to begin copying the additional data files to the game folder.
#Wait for the copy process to complete and click the right button when the progress bar is at 100%.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch includes all the official patches and DLC, so you don't have to worry about installing any of those. It also includes English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/440160-%28Illusion%29-Play-Club?p=3675704#post3675704 the Play Club HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/440160-%28Illusion%29-Play-Club?p=3675704#post3675704 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game updated, translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop.
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the updated, translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "Play Club" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer (some prefer to have it in the game folder) and it will still work.

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

=Launcher menu=
[[File:PlayClubLauncherJP.png|320px]]

#(Width)x(Height) (Screen Aspect) - This is the option where you can choose the game's running resolution. The highest limit is 3840 x 2400 (16:10). With the full screen option checked, this option will be limited, up to your monitor's highest available resolution.
#全画面表示 -　This is the option for running the game in either full screen or windowed.
#パフォーマンス/ノーマル/クオリティ - This is the option for game's graphics quality, from performance, normal, to quality.
#Display: (number) - This is the option for which monitor to display the running game. It only useful to multi-monitor users only.
#ゲーム開始 - Click this button will start the game.
#マニュアルを読む - Click this button will open up the locally-stored web manuals via the web browser of your choice.
#システム情報 - Click this button will open the DxDiag menu.
#インストール先を開く - Click this button will open the game folder via Explorer.
#終了 - Click this button to exit the launcher.

Custom Maid 3D2/Gameplay/Maid Classes

2015-08-09T16:54:47Z

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{{Custom Maid 3D 2}}
Maids have two classes, one that corresponds to daytime activities and one that corresponds to nighttime activities. Each class beyond the first must be unlocked by fulfilling certain requirements, and each maid can progress in their class up to the maximum level 10. A maid can only be assigned to one class at a time, but anything unlocked from a certain class will stay unlocked if the maid is moved to a different class afterwards. Maids with sufficiently high stats can start in a different class.

Please note that the translations below are literal. If a different translation is settled upon later, these will need to be updated.

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|Maid Class
|-
!Class !!Requirement !!Reward
|-
|Novice Maid (ノービスメード) || Default Class || None
|-
| Lovely Maid (ラブリーメード)||Sweetness (可憐) 1500 || Unlocks the Lovely Maid Uniform.
|-
| Elegant Maid (エレガンスメード) || Grace (気品) 1500 || Unlocks the Elegance Maid Uniform.
|-
| Sexy Maid (セクシーメード) || Charm (魅惑) 1500 || Unlocks the Sexy Maid Uniform.
|-
| Innocent Maid (イノセントメード) || Sweetness (可憐) 3000 + Grace (気品) 3000 || Unlocks the Innocent Maid Uniform.
|-
| Charming Maid (チャームメード) || Grace (気品) 3000 + Charm (魅惑) 3000 || Unlocks the Charming Maid Uniform.
|-
| Lady Maid (レディーメード) || Sweetness (可憐) 3000 + Charm (魅惑) 3000 || Unlocks the Lady Maid Uniform.
|-
| |||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="3"|Night/Yotogi Class
|-
!Class !!Requirement !!Reward
|-
| Debut Maid (デビューメード)|| Default Class || None
|-
| Lewd Maid (ルードネスメード)|| Lust (淫欲) 2000 || Unlocks Bath Robe at lvl 5.
|-
| Slave Maid (スレイブメード) || Masochism (M性) 2000 || None(?)
|-
| Abnormal Maid (アブノーマルメード) || Perversion (変態) 2000 || None(?)
|-
| Service Maid (サービスメード) || Perversion (変態) 4000 + Service (奉仕) 4000 || None(?)
|-
| Escort Maid (エスコートメード) || Lust (淫欲) 4000 + Masochism (M性) 4000 || None(?)
|-
| Soap Maid (ソープメード) || Masochism (M性) 4000 + Service (奉仕) 4000 || None(?)
|-
| |||
|}

Custom Maid 3D2/Gameplay/The Maid Profile

2015-08-09T16:54:15Z

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{{Custom Maid 3D 2}}
==Maid Creation: The Profile's Contents==
Upon near completion of your custom maid the last thing you will touch up on will be the profile of your maid. Upon selection of the profile button in the character creator you'll be shown a contract card that lists many things for you to do like creating a name for your maid, choosing her personality, her sexual experience, and her day and night/yotogi stat allocation. From top to bottom all information shown is:

===契約タイプ - Contract Type===
*Your maid's work status. In the beginning she will start as the default "育成/Training(Or "In Training")".

===メイドスキル - Maid Skills/Skills===
*(Needs explanation.)

===夜伽スキル - Yotogi Skills/H Skills===
*(Needs explanation.)

===特徴 - Traits===
*Unique effects to a personality that are decided by a maid's day stat allocation on creation only(?). The list of required stats to get a trait and what personality has which trait are:

(Names of traits in need of translation)
{| class="wikitable"
!Trait !!Required Personality!! Required Condition
|-
|天使 (Angelic) ||純真 (Innocent) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 300
|-
|優美 (Graceful) ||純真 (Innocent) ||気品 (Grace) 300
|-
|元気な笑顔 (Cheerful Smile) ||純真 (Innocent) ||魅惑 (Charm) 300
|-
|魅了 (Charming) ||純真 (Innocent) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 1200
|-
|純真無垢 (Innocent Naive) ||純真 (Innocent) ||気品 (Grace) 1200
|-
|朗らかな魅力 (Cheerful Charm) ||純真 (Innocent) ||魅惑 (Charm) 1200
|-
|恥ずかしがり屋 (Shy) ||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 300
|-
|凛とした (Dignity) ||クーデレ(Kuudere) ||気品 (Grace) 300
|-
|大人びた魅力 (Matured Appeal) ||クーデレ (Kuudere) and ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||魅惑 (Charm) 300
|-
|素直 (Obedient) ||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 1200
|-
|高貴 (Classy)||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||気品 (Grace) 1200
|-
|魔性の魅力 (Devilish Charm)||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||魅惑 (Charm) 1200
|-
|とことん尽くす (Completely Devoted) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 300
|-
|上品 (Elegant) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||気品 (Grace) 300
|-
|傅く ||ツンデレ(Tsundere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 1200
|-
|優雅 (Elegance) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||気品 (Grace) 1200
|-
|妖艶な魅力 (Alluring Charm) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||魅惑 (Charm) 1200
|-
|過去の秘密 (Secret Past) ||両方 (All)
||
 可憐 (Sweetness) 1000
 気品 (Grace) 300　
 魅惑 (Charm) 1500　
 淫欲 (Lust) 300
 M性 (Masochism) 300　
 変態 (Perversion) 300　
 奉仕 (Service) 300
|-
|過去の過ち (Mistaken Past) ||両方 (All)
||
 魅惑 (Charm) 1000　
 淫欲 (Lust) 2000　
 M性 (Masochism) 1000　
 変態 (Perversion) 1000　
 奉仕 (Service) 1000
|-
| |||
|}

===性癪 - H Traits===
*Shows 性感帯/Erogenous Zone percentages and 性癖/Fetish.
**Increased Erogenous Zones unlocks red options during certain positions.

====性感帯 - Erogenous Zone====
List of erogenous zones on your maid and their sensitivity(?) percentages, to increase them you have to do activities involving the specific body part.
*口 - Mouth
**To 100% this you have to kiss your maid.
*喉 - Throat
*乳首 - Nipple
*クリトリス -Clitoris

====性癖 - Fetish====
Fetishes have unique effects to sexual activities that are decided by a maid's night stat allocation on creation only(?). Maids that have fetishes also have different spoken lines, preferences, and tendencies during sex. As well as starting off with certain activities. The list of required stats to achieve a fetish are:

(This section needs editing)
{| class="wikitable"
!Fetish !!Required Condition!! Activity Gained From Start
|-
|変態 (Pervert) ||変態 (Perversion) 5000 ||犬プレイ (Pet Play)
|-
|淫乱 (Lewd) ||淫欲 (Lust) 5000 ||太バイブ責め (Thick Vibrator)
|-
|Ｍ女 (Maso Girl) ||M性 (Masochism) 5000 ||拘束系プレイ (Restraint Play)
|-
|2穴好き (Likes 2Hole) ||??? ||バイブ責めアナルセックス正常位 (Anal Missionary Sex with Vibrator)
|-
|奉仕好き (Likes Service) ||奉仕 (Service) 5000 ||セルフイラマ (Self-Irrumatio)
|-
|尻穴好き (Likes Anal) ||??? ||グラインドアナルセックス騎乗位 (Grinding Cowgirl Anal Sex)
|-
|飲精好き (Likes Drinking Semen) ||??? ||フェラチオ (Fellatio)
|-
|中出し好き (Likes Vagina) ||??? ||セックス正常位 (Missionary Sex)
|-
| |||
|}

===名前 - Name===
* First box is Surname, second box is Name.

When you completely finish creating your maid you'll be given the prompt:
*名前と苗字のどちらで呼びますか？ Will you call your maid by her given surname or name?
**苗字 - Surname
**名前 - Name

===性格 - Personality===
*Her chosen personality between:
**'''純真 - Innocent: 純真で健気な妹系
***The innocent, imouto type.
**'''クーデレ - Kuudere: クールで大人びている
***The cool, and mature type.
**'''ツンデレ - Tsundere: プライドが高く負けず嫌い
***The proud, and unyielding type.

===性経験 - Sexual experience===
*Her sexual experiences, or lack of.
**処女 - Virgin
***Never had sex before.
**経験あり - Experience
***Has had vaginal sex before, but not anal sex.
**後ろ経験あり - Anal Experience
***Has had anal sex before, but not vaginal sex.
**両穴経験あり - Both Holes Experienced.
***Has had both vaginal, and anal sex before.

===メイドクラス - Maid class===
*Your maid's day time class, her class level, and her experience. Your first maid will start as the default, Novice Maid (ノービスメード). More info on how to change your maid's class on the Maid Classes page.

===夜伽クラス - Night/Yotogi class===
*Your maid's night time class, her class level, and her experience. Your first maid will start as the default, Debut Maid (デビューメード). More info on how to change your maid's class on the Maid Classes page.

===Measurements===
====身長 - Height====
*Her height in centimeters.
====体重 - Weight====
*Her weight in kilograms.
====バスト - Bust====
*Her bust measurement.
====ウエスト - Waist====
*Her waist measurement.
====ヒップ - Hip====
*Her hip measurement.

===状態 - Status===
*The description of your maid's affection towards you, based off 好感度 - Favour. Her status will change as her favour increases. A higher favour not only makes a maid open up to you more it also unlocks costumes for your maid to wear. The requirements of favour for status changes are:

{| class="wikitable"
!Status !!Requirement!! Reward
|-
|緊張 (Nervous) ||Default ||None
|-
|緊張 (Close) ||20 好感度 (Favour) ||None
|-
|信頼 (Trusted) ||50 好感度 (Favour) ||体操服セット (Gymnastics Uniform Set)
|-
|恋人 (Lover) ||80 好感度 (Favour) ||裸エプロン (Naked Apron)
|-
|愛奴 (Love Slave) ||100 好感度 (Favour) and chosen maid class ルードネスメイ(Lewd Maid) or スレイブメイド(Slave maid)
reach to Lv.5 make your maid a love slave
||デザイアボンテージセット (Desire Bondage Set)
|-
| |||
|}

===夜伽回数 - Yotogi Servicese===
*How many times she's done Night Time/Yotogi related work.
===接客回数 - Entertained===
*Number of customers entertained.

===体力 - Stamina===
*Maid's total stamina. Every action during Yotogi costs a certain amount of stamina.
===好感度 - Favour===
*Favour is the maid's opinion of you in a numerical form. You raise this during pre-sex chat, and other activities. Higher favour results in 状態 - Status changes.
===理性 - Reason===
*Maid's total reason. A determinate during sex, explained in H-Guide.
===精神 - Mind===
*Maid's total mind stat. A determinate during sex. The higher 精神 - Mind is the more actions per position your maid can do. Explained in H-Guide.
===接待 - Reception===
*(Needs better explanation.)

===お世話 - Care===
*Maid's total care. (Needs better explanation.)
===習得率 - Learning Rate===
*Maid's learning rate. Decreases as she performs different sexual actions.(Needs better explanation.)
===指導 - Leadership===
*Maid's ability to guide other maids.

===Day&Night Maid Status===
{| class="wikitable"
!Day !!Night
|-
|
*可憐 (Sweetness)
*気品 (Grace)
*魅惑 (Charm)
||
*淫欲 (Lust)
*M性 (Masochism)
*変態 (Perversion)
*奉仕 (Service)
|-
|}

===メイドポイント - Maid Points===
*Maid points that you distribute to Day/Night stats. Get more maid points by fulfilling achievements. When you start a new game you only get 20 maid points to allocate.

===プロフィールコメン卜 - Profile Comments===
*Generated comments based on measurements, personality, and stats.

===フリーコメント - Free Comments===
*User-made custom comments.

Custom Maid 3D2/Gameplay/The Maid Profile

2015-08-09T16:54:01Z

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{{Custom Maid 3D 2}}
==Maid Creation: The Profile's Contents=='
Upon near completion of your custom maid the last thing you will touch up on will be the profile of your maid. Upon selection of the profile button in the character creator you'll be shown a contract card that lists many things for you to do like creating a name for your maid, choosing her personality, her sexual experience, and her day and night/yotogi stat allocation. From top to bottom all information shown is:

===契約タイプ - Contract Type===
*Your maid's work status. In the beginning she will start as the default "育成/Training(Or "In Training")".

===メイドスキル - Maid Skills/Skills===
*(Needs explanation.)

===夜伽スキル - Yotogi Skills/H Skills===
*(Needs explanation.)

===特徴 - Traits===
*Unique effects to a personality that are decided by a maid's day stat allocation on creation only(?). The list of required stats to get a trait and what personality has which trait are:

(Names of traits in need of translation)
{| class="wikitable"
!Trait !!Required Personality!! Required Condition
|-
|天使 (Angelic) ||純真 (Innocent) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 300
|-
|優美 (Graceful) ||純真 (Innocent) ||気品 (Grace) 300
|-
|元気な笑顔 (Cheerful Smile) ||純真 (Innocent) ||魅惑 (Charm) 300
|-
|魅了 (Charming) ||純真 (Innocent) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 1200
|-
|純真無垢 (Innocent Naive) ||純真 (Innocent) ||気品 (Grace) 1200
|-
|朗らかな魅力 (Cheerful Charm) ||純真 (Innocent) ||魅惑 (Charm) 1200
|-
|恥ずかしがり屋 (Shy) ||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 300
|-
|凛とした (Dignity) ||クーデレ(Kuudere) ||気品 (Grace) 300
|-
|大人びた魅力 (Matured Appeal) ||クーデレ (Kuudere) and ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||魅惑 (Charm) 300
|-
|素直 (Obedient) ||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 1200
|-
|高貴 (Classy)||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||気品 (Grace) 1200
|-
|魔性の魅力 (Devilish Charm)||クーデレ (Kuudere) ||魅惑 (Charm) 1200
|-
|とことん尽くす (Completely Devoted) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 300
|-
|上品 (Elegant) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||気品 (Grace) 300
|-
|傅く ||ツンデレ(Tsundere) ||可憐 (Sweetness) 1200
|-
|優雅 (Elegance) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||気品 (Grace) 1200
|-
|妖艶な魅力 (Alluring Charm) ||ツンデレ (Tsundere) ||魅惑 (Charm) 1200
|-
|過去の秘密 (Secret Past) ||両方 (All)
||
 可憐 (Sweetness) 1000
 気品 (Grace) 300　
 魅惑 (Charm) 1500　
 淫欲 (Lust) 300
 M性 (Masochism) 300　
 変態 (Perversion) 300　
 奉仕 (Service) 300
|-
|過去の過ち (Mistaken Past) ||両方 (All)
||
 魅惑 (Charm) 1000　
 淫欲 (Lust) 2000　
 M性 (Masochism) 1000　
 変態 (Perversion) 1000　
 奉仕 (Service) 1000
|-
| |||
|}

===性癪 - H Traits===
*Shows 性感帯/Erogenous Zone percentages and 性癖/Fetish.
**Increased Erogenous Zones unlocks red options during certain positions.

====性感帯 - Erogenous Zone====
List of erogenous zones on your maid and their sensitivity(?) percentages, to increase them you have to do activities involving the specific body part.
*口 - Mouth
**To 100% this you have to kiss your maid.
*喉 - Throat
*乳首 - Nipple
*クリトリス -Clitoris

====性癖 - Fetish====
Fetishes have unique effects to sexual activities that are decided by a maid's night stat allocation on creation only(?). Maids that have fetishes also have different spoken lines, preferences, and tendencies during sex. As well as starting off with certain activities. The list of required stats to achieve a fetish are:

(This section needs editing)
{| class="wikitable"
!Fetish !!Required Condition!! Activity Gained From Start
|-
|変態 (Pervert) ||変態 (Perversion) 5000 ||犬プレイ (Pet Play)
|-
|淫乱 (Lewd) ||淫欲 (Lust) 5000 ||太バイブ責め (Thick Vibrator)
|-
|Ｍ女 (Maso Girl) ||M性 (Masochism) 5000 ||拘束系プレイ (Restraint Play)
|-
|2穴好き (Likes 2Hole) ||??? ||バイブ責めアナルセックス正常位 (Anal Missionary Sex with Vibrator)
|-
|奉仕好き (Likes Service) ||奉仕 (Service) 5000 ||セルフイラマ (Self-Irrumatio)
|-
|尻穴好き (Likes Anal) ||??? ||グラインドアナルセックス騎乗位 (Grinding Cowgirl Anal Sex)
|-
|飲精好き (Likes Drinking Semen) ||??? ||フェラチオ (Fellatio)
|-
|中出し好き (Likes Vagina) ||??? ||セックス正常位 (Missionary Sex)
|-
| |||
|}

===名前 - Name===
* First box is Surname, second box is Name.

When you completely finish creating your maid you'll be given the prompt:
*名前と苗字のどちらで呼びますか？ Will you call your maid by her given surname or name?
**苗字 - Surname
**名前 - Name

===性格 - Personality===
*Her chosen personality between:
**'''純真 - Innocent: 純真で健気な妹系
***The innocent, imouto type.
**'''クーデレ - Kuudere: クールで大人びている
***The cool, and mature type.
**'''ツンデレ - Tsundere: プライドが高く負けず嫌い
***The proud, and unyielding type.

===性経験 - Sexual experience===
*Her sexual experiences, or lack of.
**処女 - Virgin
***Never had sex before.
**経験あり - Experience
***Has had vaginal sex before, but not anal sex.
**後ろ経験あり - Anal Experience
***Has had anal sex before, but not vaginal sex.
**両穴経験あり - Both Holes Experienced.
***Has had both vaginal, and anal sex before.

===メイドクラス - Maid class===
*Your maid's day time class, her class level, and her experience. Your first maid will start as the default, Novice Maid (ノービスメード). More info on how to change your maid's class on the Maid Classes page.

===夜伽クラス - Night/Yotogi class===
*Your maid's night time class, her class level, and her experience. Your first maid will start as the default, Debut Maid (デビューメード). More info on how to change your maid's class on the Maid Classes page.

===Measurements===
====身長 - Height====
*Her height in centimeters.
====体重 - Weight====
*Her weight in kilograms.
====バスト - Bust====
*Her bust measurement.
====ウエスト - Waist====
*Her waist measurement.
====ヒップ - Hip====
*Her hip measurement.

===状態 - Status===
*The description of your maid's affection towards you, based off 好感度 - Favour. Her status will change as her favour increases. A higher favour not only makes a maid open up to you more it also unlocks costumes for your maid to wear. The requirements of favour for status changes are:

{| class="wikitable"
!Status !!Requirement!! Reward
|-
|緊張 (Nervous) ||Default ||None
|-
|緊張 (Close) ||20 好感度 (Favour) ||None
|-
|信頼 (Trusted) ||50 好感度 (Favour) ||体操服セット (Gymnastics Uniform Set)
|-
|恋人 (Lover) ||80 好感度 (Favour) ||裸エプロン (Naked Apron)
|-
|愛奴 (Love Slave) ||100 好感度 (Favour) and chosen maid class ルードネスメイ(Lewd Maid) or スレイブメイド(Slave maid)
reach to Lv.5 make your maid a love slave
||デザイアボンテージセット (Desire Bondage Set)
|-
| |||
|}

===夜伽回数 - Yotogi Servicese===
*How many times she's done Night Time/Yotogi related work.
===接客回数 - Entertained===
*Number of customers entertained.

===体力 - Stamina===
*Maid's total stamina. Every action during Yotogi costs a certain amount of stamina.
===好感度 - Favour===
*Favour is the maid's opinion of you in a numerical form. You raise this during pre-sex chat, and other activities. Higher favour results in 状態 - Status changes.
===理性 - Reason===
*Maid's total reason. A determinate during sex, explained in H-Guide.
===精神 - Mind===
*Maid's total mind stat. A determinate during sex. The higher 精神 - Mind is the more actions per position your maid can do. Explained in H-Guide.
===接待 - Reception===
*(Needs better explanation.)

===お世話 - Care===
*Maid's total care. (Needs better explanation.)
===習得率 - Learning Rate===
*Maid's learning rate. Decreases as she performs different sexual actions.(Needs better explanation.)
===指導 - Leadership===
*Maid's ability to guide other maids.

===Day&Night Maid Status===
{| class="wikitable"
!Day !!Night
|-
|
*可憐 (Sweetness)
*気品 (Grace)
*魅惑 (Charm)
||
*淫欲 (Lust)
*M性 (Masochism)
*変態 (Perversion)
*奉仕 (Service)
|-
|}

===メイドポイント - Maid Points===
*Maid points that you distribute to Day/Night stats. Get more maid points by fulfilling achievements. When you start a new game you only get 20 maid points to allocate.

===プロフィールコメン卜 - Profile Comments===
*Generated comments based on measurements, personality, and stats.

===フリーコメント - Free Comments===
*User-made custom comments.

School Mate 2/Technical Help

2015-08-09T13:38:42Z

Inquisitor: /* FAQ */

{{School_Mate_2}}

''If you have problems installing or running the game, this is what you should read. ''
= FAQ =

=== Installation ===
*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale, but you can use NTLEA and Locale Emulator, but the subtitle mod will not work (i.e. no subtitles).

[[File:1155.jpg|thumb|1155 Error]]
*'''Q: WinRAR can't extract "???.rar". Help?''' A: Rename the "???" to another filename.

*'''Q: I can't mount the "???.iso" (or "???.mdf") in Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120%, Nero etc.? What can I do?''' A: Rename "???.iso" to e.g. "game.iso" and you can mount it.

*'''Q: When I run the setup I get an error with unreadable text preceded by '1155:' (see screenshot on the right). Anyone know how to fix this?''' A: This is a Japanese game and you have to run the setup with Japanese regional settings to install it. Learn how to [[#Installing the game|install the game]].

*'''Q: There is a CRC error while extracting the file! Help?''' A: This is most probably an error in the torrent/Share file you downloaded, that unfortunately can't be repaired. You have to download another torrent/Share file without the error to be sure to run the game without problems!

=== Running the game ===
*'''Q: Scrolling the mouse doesn't do anything! I scroll it over the [[School Mate 2 H Guide#The H pad|H pad]] but nothing happens and she just stands there! How do I fix this!?!!''' A: The reason for this behavior is unknown, but may be caused by using non-standard scroll wheel features or mouse driver software. You can maybe [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183293&p=2764037#post2764037 fix it by using the keyboard] instead.

*'''Q: The icons on the game don't show! Where the icons and the points should be are just white boxes, how do i fix this!?!!''' A: This seems to happen if you install "Supplemental English interface 1.2 by DCB". Simply uncheck this when applying the HF Mod. -muza

*'''Q: It wont let me play, says i need to install the disk. But I already installed the HF Patch and/or TheShadow's launcher??''' A: Unmount the image to fix it.

*'''Q: Lord help me, ENGLISH!?!''' A: http://www.hongfire.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=190 (The HF Mod)

*'''Q: The girl has NO HAIR? See [http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/904/14925611.png this picture]. What can I do?''' A: This is caused by you not installing the correct official patch required by the launcher you are using. Install the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2394312#post2394312 HF Patch] to fix it.

*'''Q: The characters have black skin. I have installed the game to an English location and used the HF Patch. How can I fix this?''' A: This is probably caused by you not having adequate hardware to run the game or by incompatible graphics drivers. Update your graphics drivers and/or reduce the game settings and disable the H/W Processing (run <tt>School Mate 2.exe</tt> and go to Options->Custom). If that doesn't help you have to upgrade your graphics card!

*'''Q: When I press Continue, the screen is mostly white after I installed the UI translation! See [http://img208.imageshack.us/i/freemode.png/ this picture]. Please help?''' A: Install [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183381&p=2392394#post2392394 School Mate 2 Plus patch] and then the UI translation. ('''note:''' the Plus patch is already included in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2394312#post2394312 HF Patch]).

*'''Q: After launching the game I just see a white screen! (the game may return to the desktop after showing the white screen). Note that this is a different error than above! What can I do?''' A: Don't use the Performance graphics setting... (or at least keep the ''Options->Custom->Smooth Textures'' option checked).

*'''Q: After launching the game I just see a black screen with some text for about a few seconds and then the game closes! What can I do?''' A: A user [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183690&p=2405666#post2405666 reported] that [http://www.pcauthorities.com/windows-xp/disable-themes-in-windows-xp disabling Themes] on Windows XP fixed this.

*'''Q: I get an error when running the game: "Error Incorrupt", "Unable to find Configration file, wrong registry". What can I do?''' A: You have this problem because you installed the game to the default or an invalid location. Read how to install the game properly under [[#Installing the game| Installing the game]] below. Alternatively you can use the Registry Fixer to fix the install location and registry. Read more about how to use it and where to get it [[#Registry Fixer| below]].

*'''Q: I get an error that the game cannot start because d3dx9_42.dll was not found. Help?''' A: DirectX 9.c is required if you have installed subtitles (these are part of the HF Patch). Install the latest DirectX 9.c [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en from here]. Alternatively, you can just remove d3d9.dll from your School Mate 2 game folder (and play without subtitles). If you have trouble running the web installer (cabinet cannot be trusted error, etc), try the "redistributable" (aka end-user runtime) package [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3b170b25-abab-4bc3-ae91-50ceb6d8fa8d from here] .

*'''Q: Can I disable the eye contact of the Male? I mean, he will look around when the screen is moving... (Follow my mouse)?''' A: That is because you are using an old version of the NoDVD. Instead you should use the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2392153#post2392153 English launcher] by '''TheShadow''' (requires that the Plus addon is installed!!) or (perhaps best for you) just install the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2394312#post2394312 HF Patch]!

*'''Q: The game lags and/or feels very slow. What can i do to improve performance (besides buying a new PC)?''' A: Try the following suggestions: Try turning off Bloom (launcher). Try setting Rendering/Physics level to the lowest, i.e. leftmost setting (launcher). Try disabling outlines (in-game Configuration). Read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183381&p=2805642#post2805642 this] excellent post about what impacts performance.

*'''Q: Am I missing some controls? There were more in the Trial? See [http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m354/javier95351/Untitled-14.png this picture]. Help?''' A: That picture looks like it should for [[School Mate 2 General Gameplay#Story Mode| Story Mode]].
*'''Q: When I play, the girls have no hair, and just a hole in skull. How do I fix it?'''

=== School Mate 2 Plus ===

*'''Q: What is School Mate 2 Plus?''' A: It is a patch released by Illusion when they released the game. It adds extra content and a small increase in FPS. It was initially meant for members only, but it has been released to the public. '''Important:''' It is required by most mods and must be installed before you attempt to install any mods. '''Note:''' It is included in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2394312#post2394312 HF Patch], so you don't have to worry about it.

*'''Q: What does School Mate 2 Plus add to the game besides the FPS increase?''' A: It adds the following to [[School Mate 2 General Gameplay#Free Mode (Endless Mode)|Endless mode]]: Two extra positions, glasses (press '7' to toggle on/off), four different hairstyles (press '8' to change).

*'''Q: What is the difference between School Mate 2 Plus and Special 3P?''' A: School Mate 2 Plus is a patch (replaces the standard School Mate 2 exe file), School Mate 2 Special is a separate "game" that must be installed to a different folder than the main game.

*'''Q: What is the deal with Vol.2 to Vol.5?''' A: These are updates to School Mate 2 Plus that fixes various minor issues. The latest version is Vol.5. You only need the latest version (no need to get the previous versions). '''Note:''' The latest version is already included in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2394312#post2394312 HF Patch], so you don't have to worry about it.

=== School Mate 2 Special ===

*'''Q: What is School Mate 2 Special?''' A: It is extra fan content released by Illusion when they released the game. It is a separate 'game' that has a few 3P positions with the guy and two of the girls.

*'''Q: How should I install School Mate 2 Special?''' A: It '''must''' be installed to a separate folder than the main game. If you install it to the same folder as the main game you will corrupt both games and you will have to reinstall both.

*'''Q: Why is School Mate 2 Special called Plus sometimes?''' A: This is an unfortunate name mixup that was caused by Illusion's naming of the two. They call it Special in the Registry, but they call the game "すくぅ～るメイト2 ぷらす!" which means School Mate 2 Plus. The [[School Mate 2 Technical Help#School Mate 2 Plus|Plus patch]] is called Plus because it is called school2_03_plus. It is unfortunate, but now you know the reason and should be able to distinguish between the two.

=== DigiMate ===

*'''Q: What is School Mate 2 DigiMate?''' A: It is an 'expansion' released by Illusion as a separate 'game', purchased separately. It is a poser with many items, similar to the one in Yuusha Digital.

=== Uninstalling the game ===
*'''Q: I can't uninstall, please help!!''' A: If you can't uninstall the game through the control panel, you could try [http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-CleanUp-Utility.shtml Microsoft Windows Installer CleanUp Utility] to clear installation info about the game. Note that you may not be able to see the proper name of the application in the list, you will only see something like: "ILLUSION ?????? [1.00.0000]", which could be a problem if you have several Illusion games installed... Using the utility will only remove Windows Installer info - it will not remove the game itself and you have to delete the folder manually. After you removed the game with this utility you will be able to reinstall the game. WARNING: Use this utility '''entirely on your own risk'''. You could potentially destroy other installed applications and you are completely on your own from here.

=== Modding the game ===

*'''Q: How should I apply mods to this game?''' A: If you already installed the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2394312#post2394312 School Mate 2 HF Patch] and want to try out some different mods, you should follow [[School Mate 2 Modding Guide#Illusion Wizzard|this guide]] and learn how to use Illusion Wizzard to apply other mods.

=Installing the game=
This is a Japanese game and is not meant to run on non-Japanese Windows. To get it to work you have to do some tricks. Read on to learn them.
==Essential knowledge==
The following are the bare minimal knowledge you need to have to be able to run this game. Skip reading these and you will probably run into trouble later on!

# You have to install the game with Japanese regional settings (use AppLocale).
# You must never-ever install a Japanese game to the default location! You '''have''' to change the location to something like <tt>C:\illusion\SM2</tt> during the setup. If you don't, you will not be able to run and/or patch the game! '''Note:''' Avoid using non-English characters in the game location! You should only use a-z, A-Z, 0-9, ' ', '-' and '_'. For example, a guy installed the game to a folder with the letter 'Ä', but the game interprets this as 'A', and it will not run.
# Avoid installing the game to <tt>C:\Program Files</tt> or <tt>C:\Program Files (x86)</tt>. The reason for this is that Windows protects the <tt>C:\Program Files</tt> location and you may have trouble saving the game and/or game settings.

Additional useful information:
* To view all files in a folder, CD or DVD you may have to enable view of known file types and system files (Google this if you are in doubt how).
* Some actions may require you to right-click and click 'run as administrator' to be successful.

==Installing using Japanese regional settings==
You can either [[#Regional Settings|set Windows to Japanese]] or you can [[#Microsoft AppLocale|use Microsoft AppLocale]] instead (preferred and recommended).

Read this section to learn how to install and run the game.

To install the game do the following steps:[[File:Changefolder.jpg|thumb|Change install location]]
# If your Windows is not set to Japanese, you should install Microsoft AppLocale<ref name="AppLoc" /> (as described below) and then right-click <tt>StartUp.exe</tt> on the (virtual) dvd and select ''Locale Japanese'' to start the setup (just answer OK to the warning about AppLocale<ref name="AppLoc" /> being a temporary solution).
# '''IMPORTANT: '''Change the install location during the setup of the game (second screen in the setup, see screenshot) to something like C:\illusion\SM2. Remembering to avoid using non-English Characters.
# Click the (N) button a few times and let the setup finish.
When the game setup is complete you can play the game with Japanese regional settings. Or, if you use AppLocale, by right-clicking and selecting ''Locale Japanese''.

===Microsoft AppLocale===
AppLocale allows you to run an application with Japanese regional settings without having to reboot. It is preferable to to switching Windows regional settings to Japanese for many reasons.
====Installing AppLocale====

<blockquote>'''Note:''' Instead of installing the standard Microsoft AppLocale as outlined below, you can follow [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82164&p=1485430#post1485430 this guide] and install ''pApploc'', which is easier to use. The guide also describes how to install the right-click feature.</blockquote>
----

Download AppLocale<ref name="AppLoc">You can download Microsoft AppLocale here: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/tools/apploc.mspx</ref> from Microsoft and install it.
You have to install it with administrative rights on Vista/7: Run a command prompt as an administrator and drag <tt>apploc.msi</tt> to the command window and press Enter to run the setup.

Make sure you have Asian language support installed (in Control Panel->Regional Settings), or it will not work.

=====AppLocale right-click feature=====
When you have installed AppLocale, you should download [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1nyhjtyny4w this archive]. The archive includes two <tt>.reg</tt> files. One will ''add ''a right-click context menu option (works on Vista as well), that will launch any application with Japanese regional settings with AppLocale. The other will ''remove ''the context menu again. So, after you have run the add <tt>.reg</tt> file, you just right-click an application (or shortcut) and select '''Locale Japanese''', and the application will run with Japanese regional settings. Very useful!

====AppLocale problems on Vista/7====
Some people have problems with using AppLocale/pApploc on Vista or Windows 7. This is because of UAC. It seems like the dynamic elevation of rights somehow interferes with the way AppLocale works. To solve it you have to run with administrator privileges from the start or disable UAC.

There are several ways to do this:
*Use a third party file manager like Total Commander and run it as administrator. You can then use AppLocale with right-click as normal from within the file manager.
*Run a command prompt as an administrator and write: <tt>%WINDIR%\AppPatch\AppLoc.exe <your dvd drive>:\Startup.exe /L0411</tt>, then press Enter and you will run StartUp.exe with Japanese regional settings.
*You could probably also run AppLocale as an administrator and then browse to the game and run it with Japanese regional settings.
*You could probably also run AppLocale in XP SP3 compability mode and then browse to the game and run it with Japanese regional settings.

===Changing regional settings===
If you don't want to use AppLocale and instead want to change your regional settings to Japanese, you can follow this excellent detailed guide<ref name="Robbi-Tutorial">An external tutorial: http://robbi-985.homeip.net:8000/sukuurumeito_translate/install/intro.html</ref> for Schoolmate (but most of it applies to any Japanese game).

====Why not change regional settings?====
There are several downsides to using Japanese regional settings on your non-Japanese Windows, so please try the [[#Microsoft AppLocale|AppLocale]] solution. Some of the downsides are just a nuisance and others are much more serious.

Below is an (incomplete) list of known side-effects:

=====Minor issues=====
* Backslash ('\') changes to a Yen ('¥') symbol, so <tt>C:\Windows</tt> becomes <tt>C:¥Windows</tt>.

=====Medium issues=====
* Updates may show up in Japanese (nVidia being an example).
* Applications may install in Japanese (Nero, iTunes, Chrome, nVidia being examples).
* Some mainstream games, including but not limited to Harry Potter 6, will not work (gives you a black screen when you start the exe and that's it).

=====Serious issues=====
* Characters outside a-z and A-Z (for instance é, á, ñ, ä, æ, ø, Ɵ, ӗ etc.) may be shown as Japanese or garbled characters. This can be a big problem if you for instance rip a cd with French music or update a German database. All the data will potentially have corrupted characters (the corruptions remain even after switching back to your native regional settings). '''Important:''' If you're from a country that uses characters other than a-z you should be extra careful when creating folders and files!!

==Alternative ways to install the game==
The following alternatives are not recommended. They may sound simpler, but they essentially involve extra work (instead of just doing it right once and for all) and installing this way can cause problems (like not being able to save) later on.

===Running the .msi file===
Not recommended. Run <tt><your dvd drive>:\setup\ILLUSION すくぅ～るメイト2.msi</tt> file from the dvd. Make sure you change the install location as described above!!

'''Warning:''' Using the .msi file may lead to files with the wrong name, missing altogether or folders not being created during the setup. This simple alternative is not recommended unless you can't install the game the recommended way (which is described above).

===Manual copy===
This is another (not recommended) way of installing the game:
#Open the Game Iso. You should see some files and 3 folders: DirectX, Setup and intro.
#Open the folder setup.
#Now, open the folder WinRoot. Do the same with the following illusion folder.
#Now you can see a single folder with a japanese name (or a lot of question marks, if you have no japanese language support). This is the complete, ready-to-go game.
#Extract this folder to your desired direction.
#Rename the folder to a normal name, like School Mate 2
#Copy the modified launcher into the renamed folder.
#Use the [[#Registry Fixer|Registry Fixer]] to setup game registration to match the location you copied the game to.
#More steps may be needed to get full functionality (like saving the game)...

==Registry Fixer==
If you installed the game to the default or an invalid location by mistake, you can fix it by using '''TheShadow''''s [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2392153#post2392153 Registry Fixer].

The Registry Fixer will save you the trouble of uninstalling and installing again to a proper location (or alternatively manually renaming the folder and using Regedit and change <tt>HKCU\Software\illusion\SchoolMate2\INSTALLDIR</tt> accordingly).

===When not to use it===
There is no magic to the Registry Fixer and it doesn't magically fix things. If you installed the game [[School Mate 2 Technical Help#Installing the game| correctly]] and the game doesn't work, using the Registry Fixer won't help. Instead you should update your video drivers and check the FAQ if it still doesn't work.

===How to use it===
# Download the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183290&p=2392153#post2392153 Registry Fixer] and extract it somewhere.
# Read the readme.txt.
# Run it and select the game in the dropdown list.
# Click on the English button.
# Choose the game path.
# You will be asked if you want to launch the launcher - click No.

===Consequences===
If you use the Registry Fixer you will no longer be able to uninstall the game normally. If you try to remove it via ''Add/Remove Programs'' (''Uninstall a program'' on win7) you will get an error.

===Registry Fixer FAQ===
*Q: I get an error when I run the Registry Fixer: ''"Application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135)"''. What can I do? A: You must install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 to use the Registry Fixer.

= References =

<references />
[[Category:School Mate 2]]

Artificial Girl 3/Technical Help

2015-08-09T13:37:31Z

Inquisitor:

{{Artificial_Girl_3}}

=FAQ=
*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale, but you can use NTLEA and Locale Emulator, but the subtitle mod will not work (i.e. no subtitles).

== '''System requirements''' ==

The installation footprint is around 8GB for a complete setup including the bonus disc and expansions.

'''Minimum''' system requirements
*OS - Windows 2000 / Windows XP Home
*DirectX 9.0c
*CPU - Pentium 4 2.0GHz
*RAM - 512MB
*Video card RAM - 64MB

'''Recommended''' system requirements
*OS - Windows 2000 / Windows XP Home
*DirectX 9.0c
*CPU - Pentium 4 3.0GHz
*RAM - 1GB
*Video card RAM - 128MB

''Source'': the official '''Illusion''' page for ''Artificial Girl 3'' ( http://www.illusion.jp/js3/spec.html ). Several settings such as cdrom drive and supported resolution have been omitted since it is highly unlikely a configuration that does not meet such basic requirements is still in use.

Some users have experienced getting the game to run on lower spec cpus, even Celerons - it is highly likely they have decent graphic cards though. A computer which does not meet all system requirements may experience anything from longer load times to choppy frame rates and other graphical anomalies even if it can successfully run the game.

== '''Setting up your computer to run AG3''' ==

# Go to '''Control Panel''' -> '''Regional and Language Options''', in the tab '''Advanced''' make sure '''Japanese''' is selected as '''Language for non-Unicode programs'''.
# In the tab '''Languages''', click the '''Details...''' button. This will bring the '''Text Services and Input Languages''' dialog box.
# Click the '''Add...''' button. Select '''Japanese''' as '''Input Language''' and '''Microsoft IME Standard 2002 ver 8.1''' as IME.
# Make sure your normal language is set as default in '''Default input language''' so you can use your other applications as usual
# ''(Optional)'' Click '''Language Bar''' and make sure '''Show the Language bar on the desktop''' is checked.

''Your computer is set to run AG3 ! (You might have to restart your computer)''

=== Don't want to set Japanese as system default? ===

* If you aren't an administrator, or if you just don't want to make everything assume it's in Japanese (see step 1), you can use this alternative.
* If you have a genuine copy of Windows XP or Vista, you can [http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/tools/apploc.mspx download the AppLocale utility from Microsoft] and run AG3 through that. (You could probably find it from a non-Microsoft site even without having a genuine copy, but that's ''illegal'', and we all know you won't do that. ;-))
* The AppLocale utility displays the languages in their native tongue. If you didn't already know, Japanese is "nihongo", which appears as ”日本語”. It should be selected for you by default (otherwise listed as the last option should manual selection be needed.)
* Create a shortcut on your desktop so you don't have to go all the way through the wizard again. It'll still bug you with a popup that it's intended for temporary purposes only, but it'll still save a mouseclick or two.
* Perform steps 2 through 5 above as normal.

== '''Typing Japanese in the name box''' ==

* Click in the edit field
* Press '''ALT + SHIFT''' to switch to Japanese Input.
* Press '''CTRL + CAPSLOCK''' to switch to Hiragana.
* If that doesn't work, you can go to General, then to Advanced, pick a command that does work, then select it to Hiragana Key.
* You can now type Japanese using romaji, for example type "hayate" for "はやて" (notice the gray border around the text)
* '''Don't forget to press RETURN after entering the name''', the gray border should disappear.

You ''must'' have set your "Language for non-Unicode programs" ''or'' be running the AppLocale activity or else this will fail and you will only get question marks.

((( '''Or to skip all that, get the save000.rar from HongFire. ''')))

And then copy its save000.js3wrd file to where you have installed AG3, like for an example, "C:\illusion\AG3\data\save".
(Btw, unused copies of this file, that I have renamed to like "save001.js3wrd", "save002.js3wrd", etc, are working as new "AG3 worlds" for me, so far, mates.)

((( '''Or better still, get the [AG3][v1.03] English Launcher Release 3.5 ''')))

Then you can just type-in your own words.

And you will quickly find that in Hentai Game Mods (Downloads).

== '''Problems With Systems with more the 4 cores''' ==
There is a hot fix under KB953028 that changes way DirectX allocates memory since DX9 creates a worker thread for each core/logical processor. Any system above 4 cores/logical units will not allocate memory to the worker threads and this will cause a crash.

== '''Problems on 64bit Windows OS''' ==

(Moved by ToxicKing)
I'm speaking about Vista64. The workaround doesn't seem to be needed on WinXP Pro x64.

I had to change the path in the registry in order to start the game. Else i was put back to desktop.

Change the path from

* HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/Illusion

to

* HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/Wow6432Node/Illusion

Easiest way to do this is to export the path, edit it with notepad and import it again. After that, the old (without Wow6432Node) can be deleted.

This helps on other 32bit programs, too.

== '''Compatibility Issue with AMD/ATI Radeon HD2600XT (and 2400/2900)''' ==
:The Ati Catalyst 7.11 and 7.12 Driver have some texture glitch with Artificial Girl 3, the most noticeable place is the eye gloss texture (that the eye gloss texture will stay 100% visible even if you set the eye gloss to only 10% in character creation for example.). Players with Ati Catalyst 7.11 and 7.12 Driver and ATI Radeon HD2000 Series graphics hardware will have to roll back to Ati Catalyst 7.10 to fix this issue.

:There are also noticeable over-blur problem in the bathroom and this can be fixed by turning off the blur effect in the option setting before starting the game. (Tested in ATI 8.4 Hotfix Driver with Radeon 2600XT)

Note: This issue is tested in Windows XP SP2 with Radeon 2600XT and 2900.

Note: According to the Illusion website these issues are fixed with Catalyst drivers v8.6.

Note: Tested Windows XP SP2 with Radeon 2600XT on catalyst 8.7 driver and all issue fixed.

==System crashes with nVidia GeForce cards==
It appears that most recent nVidia drivers cause frequent system crashes (Blue Screen followed by a computer restart). A workaround for this is downloading and installing older versions of the drivers,such as version 195 and before.

== I applied mod xxx but it does not showup ingame ==
Most mods that change visual appearances need you to take out the girl(s) from your game and put them back into the game after having saved them using the maker.
Thus:
# Start AG3(+)
## Select game then girl(s)
## Select '''Unload'''
## Exit AG3(+)
# Start AG3(+)_Make
## Select '''Create Character'''
## Select '''Load Existing'''
## Find and select the '''*.js3cmi''' file of the girl(s)
## Select '''Save Character''' without any modifications. (You could but is not needed)
## Exit AG3(+)_Make
# Start AG3(+)
## Select game then girl(s)
## Select '''Load'''
## Start to play
After doing this you should see your changes.

== '''Alternate install method''' ==

Tired of messing around with regional settings? Here's a near-idiotproof way of installing everything (the complete game including bonus disc and expansions) and getting the interface and subtitles in English, from scratch. Yes, this means you can ignore ''all'' the directions in the above sections if they haven't worked for you. The procedure below has been tested and verified on a regular English install of Windows XP Pro SP3.

''Caution:'' If you have previously attempted to install the game unsuccessfully, uninstall it and manually remove all remaining traces of the game from your system. Some of the common complaints on unsuccessful installations of the game are the result of botched re-installations over failed prior attempts, or attempting to follow multiple separate installation procedures (for example, if you obtained an expansion disc later and tried to graft it to your existing installation).

'''Step 1: the downloads'''
* Google is your friend! Hongfire no longer allows torrents; search the forums for the direct download links. If you find them then update this guide.
* You need one more download, i.e. the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224502&p=2544160#post2544160 Illusion Wizzard]. The latest version available as of January 2012 is version 0.5.2.

'''Step 2: the installs'''
* Mount the ISO you got from the torrent, and run the installer. It will install everything. After installation, do '''NOT''' run the game yet - this is the ''original Japanese'' install.
* Extract the Illusion Wizzard to it's own folder (it doesn't require installation). Use a path that makes sense, such as "C:\Program Files\Illusion Wizzard\". Optionally, create a Start Menu shortcut to its executable.
* Extract the all-in-one pack to a temp folder; it contains 2 folders and a .7z archive. One of the folders ("AG3") contains new files for the game, while the other simply contains a readme file.
* Take the "AG3" folder which you just extracted from the all-in-one pack and cut-paste move this folder to where you installed the game. By default, that would be "C:\Games\Illusion\" - note that there's already an "AG3" folder there. When you paste the extracted AG3 folder, say "yes" when windows warns you that files may be overwritten (since the AG3 folder already exists at the target location). For the curious, all it does is replace the two executables (one for the game, the other for the editor), a .dll (most likely for the subtitle mod, because I've seen the same type of .dll fix for '''RapeLay''', which is also an '''Illusion''' game), and adds a text file containing the actual subtitles.
* Next, the .7z archive contains the actual translations and interface mods, so you need to move it to where the Illusion Wizzard can use it. So, open your Illusion Wizzard folder and go down into the AG3 subfolder. Create a new folder there and name it "mods", then paste the .7z archive in it.
* Run the Illusion Wizzard for the first time. From the dropdown menu, select AG3 then click start. You should see a list containing one entry, i.e. the all-in-one pack. Highlight it, click install. It'll take a couple of minutes. It contains 6 mods:

::1 - AG3+ location icons -- changes the interface's location icons
::2 - AG3+ English translation -- by Hentaijin, release 4.3
::3 - AG3+ realistic uncensor for the guy
::4 - AG3+ English interface -- by wurlox and darkhound
::5 - AG3+ animated pussy mesh -- by uppervolta
::6 - Illusion subtitle overlay mod v0.4.7 + subtitle revision 98
Technically you could simply search for the individual mods yourself on Hongfire. However, installing them manually one by one is beyond the scope of this document.

''Note:'' The Subtitle overlay mod (included in the package) also comes with a cheat interface showing you the values of the variables concerning the traits and needs of each girl you load into a particular world. When you start the game, a list of hotkeys will be displayed including a toggle for this cheat interface. You may disable it if you don't want the numbers cluttering your display, or you can simply leave it running without modifying any values, because the numbers it shows are updated dynamically as the game progresses. So for example if you did something and received a reaction from a girl, you can see how exactly it affected her - e.g. it raised her friendship level, or lowered her bathing need, or increased her jealousy level, etc.

<hr />That's it, you're done. Of course, you need to create the girls and their clothes before you actually have anyone to play with in the game, but this isn't the place for such a guide. You'll find one in the all-in-one pack's readme file, or you can refer to the [[Artificial_Girl_3_character_creation|character creation]] and [[Artificial_Girl_3_clothing_creation|clothing creation]] pages.

* UPDATE: There's a mod for an additional personality type, the A-type, which is basically a rip of the girl Kiryuu Aoi from another '''Illusion''' game ('''RapeLay'''). You can download the mod here: http://www.hongfire.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=470

Later on you may want to add more mods, like new clothes or additional areas ("maps"). Since you've already got the Illusion Wizzard installed because you followed these directions, you're all set. Simply download the mod you want and move the file to the /AG3/mods/ subfolder under the Illusion Wizzard's folder; after that, run the Illusion Wizzard to select and activate it.

* Updating the subtitles is also easy, just browse over the the game's /data/subs/ folder and replace the old subtitles.txt file with the newer one. As of September 30th, 2011, the latest official subtitle project covers 95.8% of the dialogues, download from post here [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/77223?p=3176175#post3176175]. You can also manually edit the file in a text editor because it is simply a text file. This allows you to customize the dialogue if you feel that you do not agree with a particular interpretation the translators (who are simply players just like you and me) used.

=Improving the Visuals=
Some people may not know it, but it's possible to significantly improve how the game looks just by setting a few settings in your graphics adapter control panel. These settings shouldn't impact performance noticeably unless you have an older graphics adapter or if you are running the game at a very high resolution.

==NVIDIA 3D Settings==
For NVIDIA graphics do the following:
#Open NVIDIA Control Panel
#Click ''Manage 3D settings''
#Click the tab ''Program Settings''
#Click add and browse to <tt><Your AG3 folder>\AG3_Play.exe</tt> (for the Maker you should use <tt><Your AG3 folder>\AG3_Make.exe</tt>)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Anisotropic filtering: 8x
##Antialiasing - Gamma correction: On
##Antialiasing - Mode: Override any application setting
##Antialiasing - Setting: 32x
##Antialiasing - Transparency: 8x (Supersample)
##Texture filtering - Anisotropic sample optimization: Off
##Texture filtering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
##Texture filtering - Quality: High quality
#Click Apply
#Experiment with lower settings if you don't have a recent graphics card or to tweak performance vs. visuals.

==ATi/AMD 3D Settings==
For ATI graphics do the following:
#Open AMD Vision Engine Control Panel
#Click ''Gaming''
#Click the tab ''3d Application Settings''
#Uncheck the ''Use application settings ''checkboxes under the ''Antialiasing ''and ''Anisotropic'' tabs.
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Antialiasing - Setting: 8x
##Antialiasing - Filter: Edge-detect
##Anisotropic filtering: 16x
##Catalyst A.I. - High Quality
##Catalyst A.I. - Enable Surface Format Optimization
##Mipmap Detail Level - High Quality
##Antialiasing Mode - Super-sample AA
*Note: Supersample AA can bring even the most powerful computers to sub 30 FPS in this game during H-scenes and conversations. If you find the FPS drop to be unbearable, Adaptive Multi-Sample AA is close to the same quality with drastically less of an impact on FPS.
#Click Apply
[[Category:Artificial Girl 3]]

@HomeMate/Technical Help

2015-08-09T13:36:45Z

Inquisitor: Windows 10 info

{{@HomeMate}}
==FAQ==
*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale, but you can use NTLEA and Locale Emulator, but the subtitle mod will not work (i.e. no subtitles).

===Extracting and Mounting===
*Q: I'm having trouble extracting the archive? WinRAR can't find the second part?
**A: Rename the files as below and make sure that the files are in a folder location with '''no''' weird characters e.g. <tt>"C:\Downloads\Ahm"</tt>. Then extract part1.
***<tt>"<original name>.part1.rar"</tt> to <tt>"ahm.part1.rar"</tt>
***<tt>"<original name>.part2.rar"</tt> to <tt>"ahm.part2.rar"</tt>
***<tt>"<original name>.part3.rar"</tt> to <tt>"ahm.part3.rar"</tt>
*Q: I'm having trouble mounting the ISO? "Unable to mount image. Unable to access image file".
**A: Rename the ISO file to <tt>"ahm.ISO"</tt>.

===Game crashes===
*Q: My game crashes when I try to change the ladies clothing, can anyone help?
**A: This is most likely due to a mod or add-on corrupting files. The only known fix is to do a clean re-install of the game, and take backups before every mod install.
*Q: My game crashes when I start it?
**A: Make sure you installed it to an English location like described below.
**A: Run with administrator rights.
**A: Disable DirectVobSub (both auto-loading and not) with an utility such as [http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/installed_codec.html InstalledCodec] or alternatively uninstall it.
**A: Try uninstalling other codec packs and install the CCCP codec pack only.
*Q: Does the game even run on Vista64/Win7?
**A: Game has been confirmed to run fine on both. Make sure you use the latest drivers only.
*Q: Why the game show in black screen and stop working after few second when start?
**A: Try go to option>custom>and select window mode.
*Q: The game suddenly pop up ActiveMovie Window and stop working?
**A: Try to install K-lite codec pack, or just turn off movie playback.

===Unreadable Text===
*Q: I installed the translations, but the text is almost unreadable?
**A: Run the English launcher with Japanese regional settings (you can use AppLocale).
===Graphics Problems===
*Q: I have a problem with some of the buttons not showing? See [http://img399.imageshack.us/i/homemate.jpg/ this screenshot].
**A: Update your graphics drivers.
**A: Your graphics card is too old and has too little memory. Get a more recent one.

==Installing the game==
Many have problems installing the game and getting it to run. You can install the game with AppLocale without any problems on ''all'' versions of Windows. Below is a recommended step-by-step guide, that is very detailed. If you follow this guide, you will be playing the game in no time!
===Languages===
The following guide assumes that you already [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=install+languages&as_epq=&as_oq=asian+japanese installed East Asian/ Japanese languages] in Windows. This is '''not''' optional. Be aware that installing additional languages probably will require you to insert your Windows setup media.
===The guide===
#Install [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1840968&postcount=293 AppLocale and the right-click feature].
#Extract the image (i.e. <tt><original name>.ISO</tt>) with WinRAR.
#Make sure the image has only English characters, i.e. rename it to e.g. "<tt>ahm.ISO</tt>".
#Make sure that the image is located in a folder without weird characters, e.g. "<tt>c:\downloads\ahm</tt>".
#Mount the image in Daemon tools.
#Dismiss the autorun thingy that appears by clicking the bottom button.
#Navigate to the mounted dvd (e.g. "<tt>E:\</tt>") and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and choose '''Locale Japanese'''.
#Click the topmost button on the window that appears (don't worry about the disabled button).
#If the game launcher appears or an error occurs you have a bad installation and have to uninstall first. Read how below.
#Click <tt>(N)</tt> a few times and change the install folder to e.g. "<tt>c:\illusion\ahm</tt>".
#Let the setup install the game.
#Done.
#Verify that the game runs by navigating to the install folder and then right-clicking <tt>@homemate.exe</tt> and choose '''Locale Japanese'''.

Next step could be installing an [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1899159&postcount=22 English patch].

===Uninstalling a failed installation===
If the launcher appears you have to uninstall the game. To uninstall:
#Go to Add/Remove or Uninstall a program in Control Panel.
#Find "<tt>ILLUSION　@ふぉーむメイト</tt>" and click Remove.
#Answer Yes to remove it.
#After the uninstallation has completed (click <tt>(N)</tt> a few times), you should make sure that the old folder is deleted, i.e. delete it.
#Mount the image and install as described above.

===Final words===
Installing or running Japanese games is easy. You just have to remember that each time you run something Japanese it ''has'' to be run with AppLocale. If the text looks weird and not like Japanese characters you should cancel and try with AppLocale or even booting with Japanese regional settings. Weird text spells trouble. Japanese text and you're good.

Artificial Academy 2/Technical Help

2015-08-09T13:33:17Z

Inquisitor: Windows 10 info

{{hgame|game=Artificial Academy 2|company=IllusionGames|category=IllusionGames}}
''If you have problems installing or running the game you will almost certainly find an answer or solution below. ''
= FAQ =
==Running the Game==
*'''Q: I keep getting 0% on all interactions. Please help!?''' A: You must run the game (<tt>AA2Play.exe</tt>/<tt>AA2Play English.exe</tt>) with Japanese locale ''and'' Formats set to Japanese. Better yet, set your locale to your native locale and use AppLocale (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc])). If you use AppLocale you should run the game via the desktop shortcut(s) installed by the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] because it's an AppLocale shortcut; doing so will ensure that you always run the game/maker/JG2ChrData with correct locale/Formats setting. :)

*'''Q: My game freezes (or they just stand there and I can't do anything) on all/some conversations. Help!?''' A: You must run the game (<tt>AA2Play.exe</tt>/<tt>AA2Play English.exe</tt>) with Japanese locale ''and'' Formats set to Japanese. Better yet, set your locale to your native locale and use AppLocale (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc])). If you use AppLocale you should run the game via the desktop shortcut(s) installed by the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] because it's an AppLocale shortcut; doing so will ensure that you always run the game/maker/JG2ChrData with correct locale/Formats setting. :)

*'''Q: How do I zoom in, mouse wheel is getting me nothing?''' A: Right click and move the mouse.

*'''Q: The Maker/game stops working (or just quit silently) when I click Play/Game Start/Run with Subs?''' A: This is known to happen (rare) and can be caused by your browser (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer) running in the background. Try closing any open applications (browser etc.) and then try again. If that doesn't help, try restarting Windows and then run the game as the first/only thing after logging on.

[[File:AA2_geforce_error.png|thumb|GeForce error]]
*'''Q: I get this error about Direct3DCreate9x in d3d9.dll when I run the game? (see GeForce error on the right)''' A: This is caused by the latest GeForce Experience update 2.1.2. You can either ignore the errors (just click OK to them all) and the game will work just fine and wait for NVIDIA to release an update that fixes it, or you can uninstall GeForce Experience and install the [http://us.download.nvidia.com/GFE/GFEClient/2.1.1.1/GeForce_Experience_v2.1.1.1.exe previous version].

[[File:AA2_Insert_disk.png|thumb|Insert disk 1]]
*'''Q: When I run the game I get an error? (see Insert disk 1 on the right)''' A: Make sure that you mounted DISK1.mdf (i.e. ジンコウガクエン2.mdf renamed to DISK1.mdf) or use a nodvd launcher.

[[File:AA2_Text_issue.jpg|thumb|Text issue - caused by not using Japanese locale properly]]
*'''Q: The text is not displayed correctly (I see only ??? or 'u' and 'v' characters like on the Text issue picture on the right) and I already set my system locale to Japanese?''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game).

*'''Q: I have a trait/personality/etc in my game that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere?''' A: The translation of personalities, traits, sexual prefs, items etc. are subject to change until after the game has been launched. To ensure that you have the latest official translations go [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3539158 here].

*'''Q: My game just randomly crashes and I've tried reinstalling so many times, my system locale is japanese.''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game). A3: It might be because you load hacked characters or that use mods that you don't have installed. Easiest way to make sure is to load all characters you want to play with in AA2Edit one by one, review the hair/traits/sex prefs etc. and then save the character as a new file (System tab). Then you can start the game and safely load the characters you just saved.

*'''Q: When I click the "save" button in my room nothing happens, neither the "Game Saved!" message appears. Help?''' A: Create a "class" folder in the <AA2Play>\data\save folder. This error is probably because you downloaded one of the "pre-installed" games available and you didn't read/follow the readme.

[[File:AA2_Bad_installation.jpg|thumb|Bad installation]]
*'''Q: Does anyone know what this error means (see Bad installation picture on the right)? It keeps showing up every time I talk to someone or they talk to me in game. All I have to do is click it to make it go away but its very annoying! Anyone know what it says?''' A: You installed the maker and game in the same folder (instead of following the Quick step-by-step guide [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]]). Playing full screen may suppress the error, but otherwise install the game like suggested [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]] to fix it.

*'''Q: When I run the game I see only a black screen? btw, I run the game in full screen and I installed the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod.''' A: The Windowed Fullscreen mod is intended for running the game ''windowed'' in your desktop resolution (set the game resolution to match your desktop in Options on the AA2Play launcher). The purpose of the mod is that the game will seem to be in fullscreen, but you will be able to Alt-Tab etc. without it crashing/just showing a black screen. If you wish to run the game in full screen you should just delete the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

*'''Q: I have no voice audio and I tried everything?''' A: If you have 5/7.1 make sure that the middle jack is connected, because that's where the voices are.

*'''Q: I'm getting an error: "Could not find the resource DLL file: alres409.dll"''' A1: Your computer is probably already in Japanese Locale Regional Settings. You do not need to use the HFAppLoc's ''Run with Japanese locale''. Run the program directly or ''Run as administrator'' depending on the exe file you are attempting to open. A2: Uninstall AppLocale and HF pAppLoc from the control panel, restart and then install [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc].

*'''Q: I'm getting an error: "The program can't start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer."''' A1: If you get this error it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. Even if you already have a newer version you may still have to download this if you did not install it when you installed the game.

*'''Q: When I click Run with Subs the game crashes, but it runs fine if I just click Play. Is there any way I can get the game to work with subtitles?''' A: Turn off any graphics card control application you may have running (like EVGA Precision, Asus GPU Tweak etc.). Anything that has an overlay that gives you temp, proc usage and other data may interfere with the subtitle mod. Read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430813?p=3572956#post3572956 more].

*'''Q: Anyone know what happened to the Windowed Fullscreen mod?''' A: It's included in the subtitle mod. Run the AA2Play launcher, click ''Config Subs'' and then check ''Windowed Fullscreen''.

[[File:AA2_Maker_translation_issue.png|thumb|Maker personality translation issue]]
*'''Q: I have an issue with the Maker personality translation not working (see Maker personality translation issue on the right) and I set my locale to Japanese.''' A1: Use AppLocale instead (or [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]), but make sure your "Region and Language" settings are in your native language; AppLocale will not work properly if it already thinks you're running in Japanese. A2: You need to set Formats and non-unicode programs (under Administrative) under "Region and Language" to Japanese (setting only non-unicode to Japanese is not enough with this game). A3: If none of the above solutions work for you you can try [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/index2.html#post1664615 this mod] (apply it with [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1536394 Illusion Wizzard]). Note that you will also need to fix your karaoke folder names, which can be done with [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/index2.html#post1666566 this]. '''Warning:''' The consequences of using the mod are not completely known and you should only use it if the two first solutions didn't work!

==Graphical Issues==
*'''Q: The girl has a discolored texture in the uncensored region?''' A: Some uncensors (like the MKII uncensor included in the HF Patch) requires a special launcher, so make sure that you use the launcher that is designed for the uncensor you have installed. If you installed the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] you should use the desktop shortcuts.

*'''Q: The girl has an issue with the legs not looking right?''' A1: This can be caused by an issue with the latest English launcher - make sure that you use the latest launcher or [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. If you installed the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] you should use the desktop shortcuts. A2: If you installed the HEXA Clothing Packs, note that the Cosplay Club only fits thin or normal figure types and the High-Cut Swimsuit only fits thin or normal figure types.

*'''Q: Something is not looking right?''' A1: It may be a known issue/limitation with the mod(s) you have installed. Read the release post and/or readme file that came with the mod(s)! A2: Make sure that you're using the latest version of the mod(s) or [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] (if you previously used it). All mods are made by people in their free time and they may have issues which could be fixed in a later version.

==Performance==
*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: Some people have reported subpar performance using AMD graphics. It may be related to the driver version, so make sure you're up to date. Alternatively you could try older driver versions. Please edit if you find a particular version runs better!

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene?''' A: This may because you have an average cpu and the character(s) on screen has very long hair, big dresses, accessories, large breasts and/or other physics enabled things. Try designing characters with short hair, no accessories and dress them in swimsuits and see if it helps.

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: If you installed the Subtitles mod (or the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod) it can because of that and you could try to remove the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

*'''Q: I experience freezing and/or several seconds loading each time a conversation starts. Sometimes the mouse cursor is even spinning indicating not responding application, please help!?''' A1: If you have installed the hires skins you should uninstall them because your PC is not powerful enough (>3GHz i7, SSD recommended). You might experience tolerable performance if you install the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353-Mod-Release-Thread-%28Illusion%29-Artificial-Academy-2?p=3549163#post3549163 lowres version]. A2: Other things to consider: Mods like the 3D uncensor also introduces slightly longer load times because of more complex mesh/more to load, though the impact is only a small fraction of the hires skins. The [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] includes the SVII uncensor, which is very light on performance, so you could try that (remember to check all the launchers when you change the uncensor because otherwise you will have incompatible launchers installed).

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene. My laptop has two graphics adapters, but for some reason the game defaults to the slow one?''' A: If you installed the Subtitles mod (or Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod) it can because of that and you should just remove the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll.

==Installation==
*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale, but you can use NTLEA and Locale Emulator, but the subtitle mod will only work if you switch system locale.

*'''Q: It's telling me to insert the "commercial version disk" even though I already have it mounted AND renamed it DISK1.mdf. I'm already in Japanese locale, and I still tried running it with applocale?''' A: Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)

*'''Q: I can't get PowerISO to mount disk 2 and 3. Any help?''' A: Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)

*'''Q: While installing, the game complains about Data1.cab from disk1. Help!?''' A: Make sure that you mounted DISK1.mdf (i.e. ジンコウガクエン2.mdf renamed to DISK1.mdf). If that doesn't help, try extracting ジンコウガクエン2.mdf again, rename it to DISK1.mdf, and follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below.

*'''Q: While setting up the DLC HF patch, the setup can't detect AA2 in my Artificial Academy 2 folder. Any help?''' A: You're pointing the HF Patch to a folder which doesn't contain the correct files (the patch will look for some files needed during patching to verify the location). Possible causes are that you renamed the folder after installing the game or you changed the folder suggested by the HF patch. Make sure that you point the patch to the actual folder with the installed game files and then use the Fix registry feature of the HF patch or reinstall the game as suggested in the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below.

==Misc==
*'''Q: Where do I put custom eye textures?''' A: If you installed AA2 Edit to the location suggested [[#Quick step-by-step guide|below]]: C:\illusion\AA2Edit\data\texture\eye\

*'''Q: I'm missing some hair in AA2Edit/Maker and some of the buttons are greyed out/disabled! Help?''' A: Make sure that you have installed all the DLC (read more below) and Append Set I+II.

*'''Q: How do I get downloaded characters to work? They just show up blank in the maker??''' A: Some browsers have problems saving the image file properly when using "Save image" option... try using "Save link as". If that doesn't work, click on the picture first so it opens with the picture viewer of the website or browser and THEN save it.

*'''Q: Does anyone know how to use SweetFX (need SMAA + Sharpening) alongside with Subtitle Overlay? They both use d3d9.dll?''' A: You can rename the SweetFX d3d9.dll to d3d9_alt.dll and then the Subtitle mod will use it.

*'''Q: I downloaded a character, but the hair and/or accessories in the game doesn't look like on the card. I checked my Maker and the hair and/or accessory seems to be missing! What's going on?''' A: The character has been created using one or more hair/accessory mods. Most hair/accessories are in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432840 BigPack HEXA] mod compilation, so you should try installing that as the first thing. If that doesn't include the mod(s) you may have luck investigating the character description or maybe find information about where to get the mods where you downloaded the character.

*'''Q: How can I listen to singing at karaoke?''' A: Choose or download .wav or .ogg files for the songs you want to hear, and place them in data/sound subfolders corresponding to the kanji of the personality types to sing them. If you still cannot hear them on Windows 7 or 8, download the DirectShow codecs from [http://www.vorbis.com/setup_windows/ Vorbis.com Windows Setup] page.

*'''Q: How can I run the game in a higher resolution than 1920x1200, e.g. 2560x1440?''' A: The only known workaround is by hex [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430813?p=3622888#post3622888 editing] <AA2Play folder>\data\gsd.cfg. Note that it is highly recommended to set anti aliasing via your graphics adapter's control panel instead of using the built-in anti aliasing in the game (read more at the bottom of this page).

=Installing the Game=
While you can download pre-installed versions of the game, it is recommended that you get a download which contains the DVD images and install the game yourself.
==Quick step-by-step guide==
Note that this covers installing the game from scratch. If you already installed the Maker (aka. AA2 Edit) you can skip the AA2 Edit steps (i.e. step 6-9).
[[File:AA2_Startup.png|thumb|Startup.exe: Click the fourth button to install AA2, fifth button to install AA2 Edit]]
[[File:AA2_Change_destination.png|thumb|Click highlighted button to change the destination]]
[[File:AA2_Destination_changed.png|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
[[File:AA2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract ジンコウガクエン2.mdf, DISK2.mdf and DISK3.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. C:\Downloads\AA2
#Rename ジンコウガクエン2.mdf to DISK1.mdf
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.mdf</tt>. If you're using Windows 8 you can mount it without other programs, otherwise you'll need [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Startup.exe picture on the right: If you can click the second button it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. The game will not work if you ignore it!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#When the AA2 Edit setup is complete: Click the fourth button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the game (AA2 Play) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click N again a few times, and lastly (I), and wait while the game installs.
#About a third through the setup will ask for DISK2 (ref. Insert disk 2 picture on the right): Mount <tt>DISK2.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#About two thirds through the setup will ask for DISK3: Mount <tt>DISK3.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#Wait while the game finishes the installation.
#To run the game you need to mount <tt>DISK1.mdf</tt> again and right-click <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.

==Next step==
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches, DLC and essential mods like English translations and uncensor.

The (by far) easiest way is to use the HF Patch (if you don't know it, "HF" is a well-known acronym for "'''H'''ave '''F'''un").

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch includes all the official patches, so you don't have to worry about installing any of those. It also includes the no-dvd fix, English translations and UI as well as uncensors.

If you had just installed the game then you have to install the official DLCs before the HF Patch. The easiest way to install them is through the [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1572128 DLC HF Patch], which contains every official DLC.
=====Regfixer=====
If you downloaded a pre-installed version of the game or installed the game to a bad location (i.e. one with Unicode/unreadable characters) then both the HF patch and the DLC HF patch can fix the game's registry entries. To fix the registry, just do these simple steps:
#Rename the game folder(s) before running either patch.
#When the patch shows the suggested location, correct it to the renamed folder(s), e.g. C:\illusion\AA2.
#Check the fix registry component(s) (at the bottom of the component list) when running the patch.
#Wait for the patch to do its job.
#Play the game!
Please note that fixing the registry is not recommended because it will break uninstalling. Fixing the registry will make the game work, but you should not expect to be able to uninstall it without manual work.

====HF Patching for Dummies====
This section describes how to use the HF Patch.
#Install the game as outlined [[#Installing the Game|above]].
#Download [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 the Artificial Academy 2 HF Patch].
#Read the [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 patch release post] while downloading, so you know what is required (and what to expect).
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you just downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click ''Next''.
#Click ''Next'' and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game updated, translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click ''Next'' and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using AppLocale is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale).
#Click ''Next'' to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be required if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch work (you can do other stuff while it's working, just don't start/mess with the game). Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the updated, translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the "Artificial Academy 2" desktop icon. :)

TIP: You can move the desktop shortcut to anywhere you prefer (some prefer to have it in the game folder) and it will still work.

'''Note:''' It is safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components and/or change options. Just deselect the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

=Install Order=
The easy/correct order of installing stuff is as follows:
#Install the game as outlined [[#Quick step-by-step guide|above]].
#Install [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1572128 the Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch].
#Install the [[#Append Set Add-ons|Append Set I add-on]].
#Install the [[#Append Set Add-ons|Append Set II add-on]].
#Install the latest [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 Artificial Academy 2 HF Patch] (the latest version includes all official patches, so you don't have to worry about your game not being up to date).
#Have fun playing the game fully updated and with the essential mods!

'''Note:''' If you later want to update your game with the latest official patches and/or essential mods, you should just get the latest [http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-123/release-%5Bmod-release-thread%5D-illusion-artificial-academy-2-a-223235/#post1532691 AA2 HF Patch].

=Installing the DLC=
This section explains how to install the all preorder bonus and DLC that has been released since the game has been launched. Currently this is available:
*DLC1 & DLC2 (hairstyle/sidehair)
*Preorder Hairstyles (long length)
*Preorder Personality (Cadet personality)
*Illusion Special Member Bonus (hairstyles)

Check out the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353?p=3551838#post3551838 Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch] release post for screens of the DLCs. The easiest way to install them is through it.

==Manual Install==
Below are a some examples of how to the DLC should be installed manually. You need to download all the DLC and not only the examples below.

Consider using the AA2 DLC HF Patch (all it does is copy official files to your game folder).

===jg2_sou.exe===
#Right-click <tt>jg2_sou.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the highlighted button (the left one) and wait while the archive extracts.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２予約特典" folder.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２曹" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2).
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit).
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２予約特典髪型" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2).
#Copy all files from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit).
#Done.

===jg2_03_plus.exe===
#Right-click <tt>jg2_03_plus.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Click the highlighted button (the left one) and wait while the archive extracts.
#Open the "ジンコウガクエン２追加髪型アップデートプログラム" folder.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\main\ to your AA2 folder (C:\illusion\AA2) - Yes to overwrite.
#Copy all files/folders from \setup\edit\ to your AA2 Edit (aka. AA2 Maker) folder (C:\illusion\AA2Edit) - Yes to overwrite.
#Done.

=Append Set Add-ons=
[[Artificial Academy 2/Append Set|The Append Set add-ons]] adds new personalities, hairs and costumes. The Append Sets are not free and therefore they will ''never'' be included in a [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. To get it you have to [http://www.dmm.co.jp/en/dc/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=digib_0068/ buy Append Set I], [http://www.dmm.co.jp/dc/pcgame/-/detail/=/cid=digib_0070/ buy Append Set II] or get it [http://www.google.com/search?q=%E3%82%B8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B3%E3%82%A6%E3%82%AC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B32%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88 some other way]. The [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] includes official patches and mods that will patch, translate and uncensor the Append Set I+II if you have them installed when running the patch.

Tips for buying the Append Sets: You have to do it in Japanese to be able to proceed at DMM, so do not choose English language! Instead you should use a browser that can translate the page for you on the fly. Once translated it's pretty straightforward to create an account, enter credit card info, buy a product and download it.

==Installing the Append Set I Add-on==
[[File:AA2_FileCopy.png|thumb|FileCopy.exe: Click the left button to copy the files]]
Follow these easy steps to get the Append Set I correctly installed:
#'''IMPORTANT:''' Right-click 7-zip (or WinRAR or your preferred extractor) and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Use 7-zip (or you preferred extractor) to browse to where you downloaded <tt>VJ008700.zip</tt> and open it.
#Extract it to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt> with and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.
#Click the left button and wait while it is working.
#Click the right button to exit <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt>.

===Alternative===
If you can't get <tt>FileCopy.exe</tt> to work (very unlikely if you followed the above guide to the point), you can hack your way with the following:
#'''IMPORTANT:''' Right-click 7-zip (or WinRAR or your preferred extractor) and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Use 7-zip to browse to where you downloaded VJ008700.zip and open it.
#Extract it to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット</tt> folder.
#Copy all files/folders from <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット\setup\main\</tt> to <your AA2Play folder>.
#Copy all files/folders from <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン2アペンドセット\setup\edit\</tt> to <your AA2Edit folder>.

==Installing the Append Set II Add-on==
It is essentially the same procedure as for Append Set I above, just with slightly different folder names.

==Installing the Append Set I Support Patch==
[[File:AA2_PackUpdater.png|thumb|PackUpdater.exe: Click the left button to patch the files]]
The [[Artificial Academy 2/Change Log#Append Set I Support|Append Set support patch]] was released on {{#dateformat:2014-09-05|mdy}} and is included in the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]]. Follow these steps if you prefer to install it manually:
#Download <tt>jg2append_support.exe</tt> to e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\append</tt>.
#Run <tt>C:\Downloads\append\jg2append_support.exe</tt>.
#Press Enter when the window with the destination is shown and wait while it copies the files.
#Open the <tt>C:\Downloads\append\ジンコウガクエン２アペンドセット修正パッチ</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>PackUpdater.exe</tt> with and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.
#Click the left button and wait while it is working.
#Click the right button to exit <tt>PackUpdater.exe</tt>.

=Installing the Maker=
Note that this covers installing the Maker ONLY (for those without the full game). '''IMPORTANT:''' If you have the full game you should follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] above!
[[File:Maker_Startup.png|thumb|Maker Startup]]
[[File:ArtificialAcademy_destinationchanged.jpg|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
#Run <tt>jg2_02_make.exe</tt>.
#Enter a location to install it, e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker</tt> (you can just paste this to the extractor and it will create the folders).
#Press Enter and wait for the extraction to complete.
#Go to <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker</tt>.
#Rename the "ジンコウガクエン２きゃらめいく製品版" folder to e.g. "Maker", so that you have <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker\Maker</tt>.
#Go to <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2Maker\Maker</tt>.
#Right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Maker Startup screenshot on the right: If the second button is not grayed out you must install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. Your game will not work if you ignore this!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Maker Startup screenshot on the right) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Wait while the setup starts up and then click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Click the top-right button and ''change the destination'' to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Maker</tt>!! (ref. 'It should look like this before you click (N)' screenshot on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#Click (F) and you're done installing the AA2 Maker. :)

==Running the Maker==
#Go to the <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Maker\</tt> folder.
#Right-click <tt>AA2Edit.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).

=Improving the Visuals=
Some people may not know it, but it's possible to significantly improve how the game looks just by setting a few settings in your graphics adapter control panel. These settings shouldn't impact performance noticeably unless you have an older graphics adapter or if you are running the game at a very high resolution.

==NVIDIA 3D Settings==
For NVIDIA graphics do the following:
#Make sure that ''Options->Effects->Anti-Aliasing'' is set to ''None''.
#Open NVIDIA Control Panel
#Click ''Manage 3D settings''
#Click the tab ''Program Settings''
#Click Add and select or browse to <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play English.exe</tt> (for the Maker you should use <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit\AA2Edit.exe</tt>)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Anisotropic filtering: 16x
##Antialiasing - Gamma correction: On
##Antialiasing - Mode: Override any application setting
##Antialiasing - Setting: 32x
##Antialiasing - Transparency: 8x (Supersample)
##Texture filtering - Anisotropic sample optimization: Off
##Texture filtering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
##Texture filtering - Quality: High quality
#Click Apply
#Experiment with lower settings if you don't have a recent graphics card or to tweak performance vs. visuals.

==ATi/AMD 3D Settings==
For ATi/AMD graphics do the following:
#Open AMD Catalyst Control Center
#Click Gaming
#Click the tab 3D Application Settings
#Under Application Settings click Add
#Select or browse to C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play English.exe (for the Maker you should use C:\illusion\AA2Edit\AA2Edit.exe)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
#*Anti-Aliasing Mode: Override application settings
#*Anti-Aliasing Samples: 12xEQ
#*Filter: Edge-detect
#*Anti-Aliasing Method: Read ''Note''
#*Anisotropic Filtering Mode: Override application settings
#*Anisotropic Filtering Level: 8x
#*Texture Filtering Quality: High Quality
#*Surface Format Optimization: On
#*''Note:'' Supersample AA can bring even the most powerful computers to sub 30 FPS in this game during H-scenes and conversations. If you find the FPS drop to be unbearable, Adaptive Multi-Sampling AA is close to the same quality with drastically less of an impact on FPS.
#Click Save

Artificial Academy/Technical Help

2015-08-09T13:32:07Z

Inquisitor: Windows 10 info

{{Artificial_Academy}}
''If you have problems installing or running the game, this is what you should read. ''
= FAQ =
[[File:1155.jpg|thumb|Run with Japanese locale]]

*'''Q: Will the game run on Windows 10?''' A: Not without issues unless you switch system locale to Japanese, which you really shouldn't because you will experience [[Illusion Games How to install#Why not change regional settings?|issues with other stuff]]. You can't use AppLocale, but you can use NTLEA and Locale Emulator.

*'''Q: WinRAR can't extract "???.rar". Help?''' A: Rename the file to game.rar and you can extract it.

*'''Q: When I run the setup I get an error with unreadable text preceded by '1155:' (see picture "Run with Japanese locale", on the right). Anyone know how to fix this?''' A: This is a Japanese game and you have to run the setup with Japanese regional settings to install it. Follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below to install the game.

=== Official Patch ===
*'''Q: How do I install the official patch (<tt>jg_03_adjustment.exe</tt>)?''' A: Extract the patch by right-clicking <tt>jg_03_adjustment.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale'', specify e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\aapatch</tt> and click OK twice and the button marked by '''N'''. After extraction is done go to <tt>C:\Downloads\aapatch\ジンコウガクエン調整プログラム\copy\</tt> and copy all files and folders to your AA game folder (e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA</tt>), yes to overwrite. Done.

*'''Q: What does the Adjustment patch (<tt>jg_03_adjustment.exe</tt>) include''' A: Game balancing and a typo was fixed.

=== Running the game ===
*'''Q: How to get the game in English and uncensored?''' A: Follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below to install the game correctly and then run the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/350443?p=2987435#post2987435 HF Patch].

*'''Q: My game crashes (stops working) when I try to load girls or enter the world. Help?''' A: You installed the game to the default destination and your game folder names has been corrupted. You should have read [[#Installing The Game| how to install the game]] before you installed it. You have to reinstall the game, this time changing the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA</tt> while running the setup and <tt>C:\illusion\AAMaker</tt> while running the setup for the Maker. Follow the [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below and it will work.

[[File:ArtificialAcademy_installmaker.jpg|thumb|Install Maker]]
*'''Q: I got this error while starting game (see picture "Install Maker", on the right), never had any problems with Illusion games... any idea what it is?''' A: You have to install the Character Maker to be able to play the game. It can be installed via <tt><DISK1>:\Startup.exe</tt> (third button from the top) or by running <tt><DISK1>:\edit\setup.exe</tt>. If you used the .msi to install, also go to the edit folder here. There is a .msi install.(may start with the name ILLUSION *Japanese characters*.msi )

[[File:ArtificialAcademy_insertdisk1.jpg|thumb|Insert disk 1]]
*'''Q: When I try to run the game it shows this dialog (see picture "Insert disk 1", on the right) and the game doesn't run! How to fix this?''' A: Mount/insert the first dvd or use a nodvd.

*'''Q: My game crashes everytime I try to leave the class book screen. I can enter the class book, but as soon as I click on a specific character or try to leave, the game crashes. Does anyone know how to fix this?''' A: I found it was a corrupted character file. Dunno why exactly, but getting rid of the character and replacing with a similar fixed it.

[[File:ArtificialAcademy_garbledjapanese.jpg|thumb|Set Format to Japanese]]
*'''Q: The Japanese letters doesn't look right (even when non-Unicode is set to Japanese/running with AppLocale)! (see picture "Set Format to Japanese", on the right). How to fix this?''' A: Set Format to Japanese in Control Panel->Regional Settings. Alternatively, switch non-Unicode locale from Japanese to your native locale and then AppLocale instead (try [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc]).

[[File:ArtificialAcademy_runfullscreen.jpg|thumb|Run fullscreen]]
*'''Q: Every time I start a conversation I get a error message with the text <0x01000003>! (see picture "Run fullscreen", on the right). How to fix this?''' A: You installed AAPlay and AAMaker in the same directory. Either reinstall the game and the maker to different directories or use a small mod from [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/350443?p=2991619#post2991619 here] that should fix it. Alternatively, run the game in fullscreen (do not run in a Window).

*'''Q: I get an error when running the game: "Config file is not found (Data)". What can I do?''' A: You have this problem because you installed the game to the default or an invalid location. Read how to install the game properly under [[Illusion Games How to install| Installing the game]]. Alternatively you can use the Registry Fixer to fix the install location and registry. Read more about how to use the Registry Fixer and where to get it [[Illusion Games How to use Registry Fixer | here]]. Alternatively, you can run the game with Japanese locale (AppLocale).

*'''Q: When I try to run AAplay.exe I get a message saying "Application failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. See the error log for more details." What can I do?''' A: Update Visual C++ 2008 SP1 (click the second button on Startup.exe, see below), if that doesn't work help: Install all versions of Visual Studio C++ from this [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/350425-illusion-Artificial-Academy-FAQ-Discussion?p=2982199#post2982199 link].

*'''Q: The game freezes on the now loading black screen when I start it. How can I fix this?''' A: Update your graphics drivers. If that doesn't help try reducing the game settings and disable the H/W Processing or buy a more recent graphics card.

*'''Q: The characters have black skin. How can I fix this?''' A: This is probably caused by you not having adequate hardware to run the game or by incompatible graphics drivers. Update your graphics drivers and/or reduce the game settings and disable the H/W Processing. If that doesn't help you have to upgrade your graphics card!

*'''Q: After launching the game I just see a white screen! (the game may return to the desktop after showing the white screen). Note that this is a different error than above! What can I do?''' A: Don't use the Performance graphics setting... (or at least keep the ''Options->Custom->Smooth Textures'' option checked). A: The above didn't help me. My problem was that I installed the game before the AA edit. So I did it in the correct order (AAE and then AA) and it worked!

*'''Q: After launching the game I just see a black screen with some text for about a few seconds and then the game closes! What can I do?''' A: A user [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183690&p=2405666#post2405666 reported] that [http://www.pcauthorities.com/windows-xp/disable-themes-in-windows-xp disabling Themes] on Windows XP fixed this.
*'''Q: I'm getting this error when I hit "Start Game" (see picture "Registry fix"). How do i fix this?'''[[File:AAprob.jpg|thumb|Registry fix]] A: Windows is not able to find the game's folders since their names are in japanese. First, rename them using latin alphabet and then use [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/92439-TheShadow-Launchers-No-DVDs-Registry-Fixer-Tools-FAQs?p=2364129#post2364129 TheShadows registry fixer].

*'''Q: I get an error about d3dx9_*.dll. Help?''' A: Install the latest DirectX 9.c [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en from here]. If you have trouble running the web installer (cabinet cannot be trusted error, etc), try the "redistributable" (aka end-user runtime) package [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3b170b25-abab-4bc3-ae91-50ceb6d8fa8d from here].

*'''Q: The game lags and/or feels very slow. What can i do to improve performance (besides buying a new PC)?''' A: Try the following suggestions: Try turning off Bloom (launcher). Try setting Rendering/Physics level to the lowest, i.e. leftmost setting (launcher). Try disabling outlines (in-game Configuration). Read [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183381&p=2805642#post2805642 this] excellent post about what impacts performance.

*'''Q: Artificial Academy Edit won't load, nothing happens when I click it. I run it with Japanese locale that I got from HF pApploc. How do I fix this?''' A: If you have an AMD graphics card, try downloading the AMD Vision Engine Control center. After I installed this, AAEdit, AG3, and AG3maker all started working. I hope this helps!

*'''Q: When launching the game for the first time a white error box appears with japanese error message and game doesn't start.''' A: Try installing the game as described in [[#Quick step-by-step guide|quick step-by-step guide]] below. Alternatively, check if your hardware is adequate and that your drivers are up to date.

*'''Q: When I enter a sex scene, I can't see anything happening (as in the models are invisible) but i can still mess with the scene settings, and all the sounds work.''' A: Try pressing the number keys (1-5) to hide/unhide the models.

=== AAXPlay ===

*'''Q: What is AAXPlay?''' A: AAXPlay is an addon released by Illusion. It allows you to run the game without having to play it, meaning you can just sit back and watch while the characters in your class form relations. [[Artificial Academy AAXPlay|Read more]] about the features of AAXplay.

*'''Q: How do I install AAXPlay?''' A: The easiest is simply to copy all the files and folders from <tt>jg_03_ad_aax.zip\copy\</tt> to your AA install folder (yes to overwrite). '''Note:''' The latest release (20110706) is already fully included in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/350443?p=2987435#post2987435 AA HF Patch].

*'''Q: How do I play AAXPlay instead of the normal game?''' A: Just run AAXPlay.exe. Press F3 to see the [[Artificial Academy AAXPlay|available features, shortcut keys and current AAXPlay settings]].

*'''Q: How many versions of AAXPlay are there and what are they called?''' A: Illusion unfortunately decided not to version the AAXPlay releases. They have released three different versions, each version adding more features and fixes. The versions are known by the release date, for instance '20110701' and '20110706'. AAXPlay 20110706 is the latest release, which was released July the 6th, 2011.

=== Cold Personality ===

*'''Q: Cold personality??''' A: The Cold personality is part of the Illusion preorder special (aka. Privilege Disk). It is an additional female personality that can be selected in AAEdit after you installed it.

*'''Q: How do I install the Cold Personality?''' A: The easiest is simply to copy all the files and folders from <tt>coldPersonality.rar\(18禁ゲーム) [110610] [ILLUSION] ジンコウガクエン -Artificial Academy- 特典性格追加冷\play\</tt> to your AA install folder (yes to overwrite) and <tt>coldPersonality.rar\(18禁ゲーム) [110610] [ILLUSION] ジンコウガクエン -Artificial Academy- 特典性格追加冷\edit\</tt> to your AAEdit install folder (yes to overwrite). '''Note:''' The cold personality is fully included in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/350443?p=2987435#post2987435 AA HF Patch].

=Installing the game=
A Japanese game is not meant to run on non-Japanese Windows. To get it to work you have to do some tricks: '''[[Illusion Games How to install| Click here to learn how to install and run the game]]'''.
==Quick step-by-step guide==
How to install the game as intended by Illusion. Follow this and you'll be playing in no time!
[[File:ArtificialAcademy_startup.jpg|thumb|Startup.exe: Click the third button to install AA Edit, fourth button to install the AA Play]]
[[File:ArtificialAcademy_changedestination.jpg|thumb|Click highlighted button to change the destination]]
[[File:ArtificialAcademy_destinationchanged.jpg|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
#Extract the two ISO files to an English named folder, e.g. <tt>C:\Downloads\AA</tt>
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA\DISK1.iso</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite! - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Startup.exe picture on the right: If you can click any of the two top buttons it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c] and/or Visual C++ 2008 SP1. Your game will not work if you ignore these two issues!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the AA Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AAEdit</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#When the AA Edit setup is complete: Click the fourth button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the game (AA Play) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click N again a few times, and lastly (I), and wait while the game installs.
#About halfway the setup will ask for DISK2: Mount <tt>DISK2.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#Wait while the game finishes the installation.
#To run the game you need to mount <tt>DISK1.iso</tt> again and right-click <tt>C:\illusion\AA\AAPlay.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.

===Next step===
When you have successfully installed and tested the game you probably want to install official patches/addons as well as English translations and uncensor.

The easiest is to use the HF Patch. The latest version of the HF Patch includes ''all'' released official patches and addons. In addition it comes with English translations and uncensors, making it all you need to get started. You can install additional or different mods after you have applied the HF Patch.

How to apply the HF Patch:
#Download [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/350443?p=2987435#post2987435 the HF Patch].
#Run the patch by double-clicking on the file you downloaded.
#Read the information in the beginning and make sure that you have enough free disk space to run the patch before you click Next!
#Click Next and review the components. The ''Recommended installation'' is all you need to get the game translated and uncensored, but you might want to check out the options anyway.
#Click Next and consider installing an icon on your desktop (TIP: The shortcut using AppLocale is highly recommended, because you still have to run the translated game with Japanese locale. Using the shortcut will make it completely transparent that you actually run the game with Japanese locale!).
#Click Next to start patching your game. Beware that patching your game will change installed files and it cannot be reversed or uninstalled. Therefore you should keep the original files, so you can restore the game to it's original state later on if needed. Having the original files might be a necessity if you plan to install additional or different mods later on.
#Let the patch finish. Patching may take several minutes and the progress bar may not move. Just be patient. It is guaranteed to work if you installed the game as outlined above.
#Play the translated and uncensored game by double-clicking the desktop icon. :)

'''Note:''' It is normally safe to run the patch again if you want to install additional components or change options. Just uncheck the components you previously installed and patching will be relatively quick.

==Manual Copy==
If you cannot get the above to work, you can install the game by doing a [[Illusion Games How to install#Alternatives| manual copy]]. Note: The Registry Fixer currently doesn't support this game, so until it has been updated you have to do this to set the registry:

#Make a new text file.
#Copy the below to the file.
#Edit the INSTALLDIR values to match where you copied the game and the maker (make sure to use double '\').
#Save the file as <tt>aa.reg</tt>.
#Double-click <tt>aa.reg</tt> and click Yes to enter information into the registry.

<nowiki>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\illusion\AAEdit]
"INSTALLDIR"="C:\\illusion\\AAMaker\\"
"PRODUCTNAME"="ジンコウガクエンきゃらめいく"
"VERSION"=dword:00000064

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\illusion\AAPlay]
"INSTALLDIR"="C:\\illusion\\AA\\"
"PRODUCTNAME"="ジンコウガクエン"
"VERSION"=dword:00000064</nowiki>

=Improving the Visuals=
Some people may not know it, but it's possible to significantly improve how the game looks just by setting a few settings in your graphics adapter control panel. These settings shouldn't impact performance noticeably unless you have an older graphics adapter or if you are running the game at a very high resolution.

==NVIDIA 3D Settings==
For NVIDIA graphics do the following:
#Open NVIDIA Control Panel
#Click ''Manage 3D settings''
#Click the tab ''Program Settings''
#Click add and browse to <tt>C:\illusion\AA\AA English.exe</tt> (for the Maker you should use <tt>C:\illusion\AAMaker\AAEdit_English.exe</tt>)
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Anisotropic filtering: 8x
##Antialiasing - Gamma correction: On
##Antialiasing - Mode: Override any application setting
##Antialiasing - Setting: 32x
##Antialiasing - Transparency: 8x (Supersample)
##Texture filtering - Anisotropic sample optimization: Off
##Texture filtering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
##Texture filtering - Quality: High quality
#Click Apply
#Experiment with lower settings if you don't have a recent graphics card or to tweak performance vs. visuals.

==ATi/AMD 3D Settings==
For ATI graphics do the following:
#Open AMD Vision Engine Control Panel
#Click ''Gaming''
#Click the tab ''3d Application Settings''
#Uncheck the ''Use application settings ''checkboxes under the ''Antialiasing ''and ''Anisotropic'' tabs.
#Recommended settings for maximum visual effect:
##Antialiasing - Setting: 8x
##Antialiasing - Filter: Edge-detect
##Anisotropic filtering: 16x
##Catalyst A.I. - High Quality
##Catalyst A.I. - Enable Surface Format Optimization
##Mipmap Detail Level - High Quality
##Antialiasing Mode - Super-sample AA
*Note: Supersample AA can bring even the most powerful computers to sub 30 FPS in this game during H-scenes and conversations. If you find the FPS drop to be unbearable, Adaptive Multi-Sample AA is close to the same quality with drastically less of an impact on FPS.
#Click Apply
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