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PlayHome

2024-09-23T03:42:34Z

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{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=PlayHome
|exoticname=プレイホーム
|cover=PlayHome_cover.jpg
|gameweb=http://www.illusion.jp/preview/playhome/
|company=Illusion
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.jp
|hflink=http://www.hongfire.com/forum/forum/hentai-lair/hentai-game-discussion/5830723-illusion-playhome-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0-discussion-and-faq
|aslink=http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/eroge-corner-102/%5Billusion%5D-play-home-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0-discussion-faq-633659/
|releasedate=2017-10-13
|GameEngine=Unity-5.5
|dclink=https://discord.gg/illusionsoft
|}}

'''PlayHome''' (プレイホーム in Japanese) is an eroge created by the Japanese H-game company Illusion. The game was released on {{#dateformat:2017-10-13|mdy}}. The game focuses on destroying a whole family of the guy who once accused the main character as a molester. Following previous play/rape (プレイ/レイプ) series from Illusion, the game illuminates dark atmosphere and may not be appropriate for certain audiences.
==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= 7 /8.1/10 (32-bit / 64-bit)*
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3|CPUrec=Haswell-based Intel Core i5
|RAMmin=3 GB|RAMrec=4 GB
|HDDmin=13 GB|HDDrec=15 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=1 GB|GPUrec=2 GB
|MISCmin=DVD-ROM
}}

Template:Nav/PlayHome

2024-09-13T05:37:19Z

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PlayHome

2024-09-13T05:35:28Z

Kissrap1200:

{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=PlayHome
|exoticname=プレイホーム
|cover=PlayHome_cover.jpg
|gameweb=http://www.illusion.jp/preview/playhome/
|company=Illusion
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.jp
|hflink=http://www.hongfire.com/forum/forum/hentai-lair/hentai-game-discussion/5830723-illusion-playhome-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0-discussion-and-faq
|aslink=http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/eroge-corner-102/%5Billusion%5D-play-home-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0-discussion-faq-633659/
|releasedate=2017-10-13
|GameEngine=Unity 5.5
|dclink=https://discord.gg/illusionsoft
|}}

'''PlayHome''' (プレイホーム in Japanese) is an eroge created by the Japanese H-game company Illusion. The game was released on {{#dateformat:2017-10-13|mdy}}. The game focuses on destroying a whole family of the guy who once accused the main character as a molester. Following previous play/rape (プレイ/レイプ) series from Illusion, the game illuminates dark atmosphere and may not be appropriate for certain audiences.
==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= 7 /8.1/10 (32-bit / 64-bit)*
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3|CPUrec=Haswell-based Intel Core i5
|RAMmin=3 GB|RAMrec=4 GB
|HDDmin=13 GB|HDDrec=15 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=1 GB|GPUrec=2 GB
|MISCmin=DVD-ROM
}}

Koikatu/Technical Help

2021-01-21T16:57:13Z

Kissrap1200: update links

{{Koikatu}}
Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. These FAQs have been in large part taken from the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server] (with permission). If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the server. Note that if you just want to get the game working it might be easiest to install HF Patch (search below for more info).

If you have found an answer to your question and it is missing from here, please consider adding it! You can do it by clicking on the "Edit" tab in the top right part of the page.
= General FAQs =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : The game is available in English on Steam (no DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release with all DLC included can be bought here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam and original Japanese releases?''' A : The original Japanese release is called Koikatu! and is only intended for the Japanese market. Steam release is called Koikatsu Party (KKP) and is very similar to the Japanese version pre-darkness (assuming that the Special Patch that unlocks features is installed). All Japanese DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku can all be installed to the English version (only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all).
* '''Q : What is Paid DLC? Where to download it?''' A : Paid DLC, refers to expansion packs that have to be bought separately. There are currently two expansion available for purchase: Additional personality summer expansion (adds 3 new personalities and some clothes) and After School expansion DLC (it adds new features like new dating system and 3P sex). So far the expansions have no been localized. They can be bought here https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=199 and here https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=192
* '''Q : Can I install Japanese paid DLC to the Steam version?''' A : All Japanese DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku can all be installed to the English version (only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all).
* '''Q : Where to download the latest update, dlc, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch (for downloads click on the "Releases" tab, DO NOT click the green Clone or download button!).
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a bunch of files. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have clicked the green button and downloaded the source files and not the actual program. HF Patch is an executable and can be found by following the mega link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : What's the difference between All in One (AIO) update & DLC pack, and HF Patch?''' A : AIO is drag/drop, contains the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. HF patch is more involved install wizard that contains AIO and has more plugins + more mods. It can also automatically fix a lot of broken game/mod installations.
* '''Q : My game is broken/won't run, what do I do?''' A : Try installing HF Patch, if that doesn't help ask in #help on the Discord server.
* '''Q : What order do I install these DLC updates in?''' A : Assuming you're up-to-date beforehand (if you had the HF patch 2.1 not newer) you install the Paid DLC first, then the Xmas update or Anon11 AlO DLC Pack.
* '''Q : How do I actually install these updates?''' A : Unpacking the paid DLC (the afterschool DLC) must be done in Japanese locale, either by setting your machine to it, or via a locale emulator. Unpacking the Xmas update should work in any locale. Once unpacked, you should see a folder named setup. Copy and paste the contents of the setup folder over your game folder, and overwrite.
* '''Q : What is a koisona?''' A : Koisona commonly refers to the koikatsu persona for any given member of the Koikatsu Discord server. In other words, yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only runs on Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API.
* '''Q : Can I run Koikatsu on the 32-bit Windows?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only work on the 64-bit version of Windows. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, it is highly recommended you switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Can I run Koikatsu on Windows 10?''' A : Yes, it can run on Windows 10, without any locale emulator at all.
* '''Q : Does Koikatsu require Steam to be running or the game DVD image to be inserted in order to play?''' A : No, Koikatsu doesn't have any DRM so you can play the game without Steam started or the DVD inserted.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine).
* '''Q : How to change the game resolution or make the game full-screen?''' A : Open up the launcher (Initial Settings.exe or InitSetting.exe), there should be a dropdown to change your resolution and an option to run in full-screen. You can also toggle full-screen in-game by pressing Alt+Enter.
* '''Q : Does it supports lower than 1280x720 for full-screen?''' A : Yes, as long as your Graphics Card supports widescreen with a lower resolution (e.g. 640x400) however you will need to edit manually setup.xml file located under the UserData folder in your game directory, otherwise you will have to opt into windowed mode. To Enable windowed mode, uncheck the box just below the resolution dropdown
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Run Koikatu.exe directly instead of a launcher.
* '''Q : The game runs in WINE, but no mods/translations will load. How do I fix it?''' A : Run 'winecfg' in a terminal. Select the Libraries tab. Under "New override for library:" type or select "winhttp (native,bulitin)". Add it, and hit Apply & OK.
* '''Q : Gray boxes are missing text/are empty when the game is run with WINE, how do I fix it?''' A : Run 'winetricks corefonts' in a terminal. You need to have winetricks installed.

= Main game / Character maker FAQS =
To check In game Manual, Press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay.
* '''Q : How do I save the game?''' A : You can save the game at the end of each day in your room, and only there.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and click Home Icon to end the day and go to your room.
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : Koikatsu\Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Where can I get new cards?''' A : Visit #card-sharing on the Koikatsu Discord server. Outside of the server, try https://kenzato.uk/booru and https://illusioncards.booru.org/
* '''Q : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non JP ips. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My maker starts very slowly!''' A : Normally it varies between PC specs too, can took around 40-50 secs for average PC. Make sure you run the latest bepinex and bepisplugin, also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also has impact in maker load times. You can put them in subfolders instead and use the browser folders plugin found here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK_BrowserFolders/releases . Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''Q : The card I downloaded isn't loaded correctly?''' A : This usually means you don't have the correct mods for the card, it's hard to determine which mods the creator use so to save your time you can download either latest HF Patch (link above). Alternatively, you can manually install the Anon11's [https://mega.nz/#F!upYGBTAZ!S1lMalC33LYEditk7GwzgQ!HhZGHarJ Sideloader Modpack] and latest [https://github.com/DeathWeasel1337/KK_Plugins KK_GUID Migration] (refer to Modding FAQs below for more info for installing mods manually). If after updating the card still does not load correctly it might have been made in old version of the game or with conflicting hardmods. In either case you will most likely need to fix the card yourself in character maker.
* '''Q : How do I take a screenshot?''' A : Take a screenshot with background by using F9, and a transparent background shot with F11. To change the settings for better screenshots and see more features search for "Screenshot" in Plugin settings window (press F1). Screenshots are by default created inside \Userdata\cap
* '''Q : My card/scene isn't loading, what should I do?''' A : Check to see if the card/scene you are using is a .png and about the same size as the cards/scenes you have that do load. If it has a logo, it is most likely a screenshot. Make sure you have your game updated to the latest version too.
* '''Q : The character I downloaded has really high/low voice pitch, what happened?''' A : This could mean the card is created before slider unlocker was fixed for voice pitches outside of 0-100 range People put the sliders outside of the range but before the actual value was clipped to the normal range, now it works "as expected"
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Unfortunately, that is normal behavior when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to figure out how to avoid such limitation yourselves, like making your characters wear pants instead, it's nothing we can do.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using ManlyMarco's ABMX plugin, but be advised that changing male height commonly leads to breaking certain animations.
* '''Q : My game crashes every time this cutscene finishes/at the same point at the start of the day!''' A : Certain badly configured mods don't handle loading into cutscenes properly and will crash the game. Get KK_CutscenelockupFix from https://github.com/DeathWeasel1337/KK_Plugins
* '''Q : My game freezes whenever I add certain girls to my class. What's causing it?''' A : This is probably caused by the girls using a modded personality. These modded personalities can only be used in Free H, and will break the story mode. You can get Anon11's KK_PersonalityCorrector plugin to prevent this (by swapping those personalities to the Pure personality for the story) from here: https://github.com/DeathWeasel1337/KK_Plugins
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check the pastebin for an updated UI translations if experiencing this issue : https://pastebin.com/SzSz1yZ
* '''Q : Why is the translation so poor? / Why did the translation get so bad all of a sudden?''' A : The vast majority of the translation is done automatically through Google translate, rather than a human.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Download keelhauled's plugins here and obtain the UnlockHPositions.dll for your bepinEx folder: https://github.com/Keelhauled/KoikatuPlugins/releases
* '''Q : How do I access the new date locations?''' A : These locations will unlock after multiple regular dates beforehand. Once they do, continue to raise your affection stats by using the new locations, and inviting the girl home/to a hotel afterwards. More locations will unlock the higher your affection gets - and at higher affection, each location has a love event. Trigger all 4 love event to unlock the church.
* '''Q : How do I access 3P?''' A : Both girls must be in lewd state or higher. Begin H with one girl while the other is in the same room. The option will appear in the bottom left. Alternatively, you can find two girls engaged in lesbian sex and ask to join in.
* '''Q : How to get nicknames for each other?''' A : Spam Small Talk option while being a lover until you get the nicknames-giving chat. It's pure random chance.
* '''Q : Help! My waifu got upset, something to do with date? How to get her back to love me?''' A : Spam Apologize option till her forgive you. And yes, you just left her beautifully dressed on Saturday for nothing.
* '''Q : I kept H her but I don't see her sex state changing from Unfamiliar/Inexperienced state?''' A : Max out all her sensitive parts (chest, nipple, pussy teasing, vagina-piston, butt, anal teasing, anal-piston, service), she will instantly become a nympho. Familiar state is used when she is not horny (H<100) otherwise she went nympho.
* '''Q : Duh! I accidentally made my waifu refuse anal on creation and after I do a lot of grinding with her without knowing. Will she give up soon?''' A : Don't worry, friend. Max out her other things beside anal teasing and anal penetration, after 1-2 periods or the next day, she'll let you do her anal play. But before you can penetrate her anal, you must max out anal teasing first. That way you will able to create your nympho waifu (who refuses anal play at first). Visit H Guide section. Additional note: even if at first anal is not available, later on it will become selectable for caressing. After a few more H sessions it will become possible to insert as well.
* '''Q : How to grind fast for her sensitive parts?''' A : Look for Special H locations (library, pool, rooftop) you can get her addicted fast without having her exhausted for each school period. Having her cum outside the special H locations counted as a total (4 cums in total), she will be exhausted and no longer feel horny in having "intimate relationship" thus receiving less exp on maxing the circles. You will still need to normally H her to grind for anal-piston, cumming together inside anal twice increase the anal-piston by 45%. With Afterschool update you can increase H exp gains at the bottom of the settings.
* '''Q : How to get quickly around the map? (e.g. avoiding horny girls)''' A : Press F3 to instantly access any locations. With Afterschool update you can disable girls bothering thanks to new options at the bottom of the settings.
* '''Q : If I change her chest size (or butt, or fatness.., or height) while she's already in my class, will the dialogue change if she asks for her size?''' A : Yes! It will change. Make sure to answer accordingly (I like it big for big chest.. etc.) Cherish! Banzai!
* '''Q : Sometimes this annoys me, How to maintain her Nympho state?''' A : At least talk to her once in a school period, and cum a lot (cumming together once is a must), don't worry about making her tired, her nympho power is limitless*. The after-dialogue will guarantee maintains her horny state. Remember, after a total of 4 cums**, she won't feel horny anymore, so you can at least have sex twice in a school period (1-2 cums on first sex, infinite cums on second sex) with the intent on maintaining nympho state. But in some rare cases, cumming twice may decrease her horniness (.. so if you invite her home, don't hold back, fill her up in every nook and cranny). For extra caution, you can save up some chat interactions so you can interact with her later by touching her just in case her horniness drop. Also note, finishing activities together like lunch, study, exercise, and date will also lower their horniness by 1. (H=99) For more info about H, visit H Guide wiki section. Additional note: If she initiates H question (Yes/No) without you talking to her at least once, accepting her invitation will result on losing her nympho state (H drops), this could be a bug in the game, an annoying one that is.
*additional note 2: If you closely listen to the girl's dialogue after cumming, you will get the gist if she wants more or not, sometimes 1 cum is enough to turn her on, but cumming a lot will always do the trick.
**additional note 3: the 4 cums total if she's the one who invites you.
'''Q : How to unlock all sex positions?''' A : Different positions are unlocked in different ways. Here's what you can do to unlock positions:
* Max out all of the stats during H for a single character (F6 to check, at least one girl must have full 100% experience).
* Find H training spots (little pink heart icons scattered around the school) while a girl is following you.
* Increase your club rank by interacting, having H and adding new club members.
* Finish story events (yellow stars) for all 4 girls.
Alternatively you can cheat and use the UnlockHPositions or CheatTools plugin.
* '''Q : How to get a scene when they are having showers or taking a pee or masturbating?''' A : The easiest way is to follow her. Girls will masturbate alone when they are feeling horny (H<100). Three types of masturbation, they can masturbate using the corner of a table, standing masturbation, and sitting masturbation. (What a lovely sight to behold upon!) More students = more chances to encounter them to do the manly tradition of peeking at girls.
* '''Q : How to make her do H with me in the morning?''' A : First house visit is always a memo, second house visit she takes a shower, third house visit she wakes up with you, fourth house visit - you get what you want. A house visit before the weekend is always starts with H in the morning.
* '''Q : How to get close to the teachers? Do H with them?''' A : When you spot a teacher in a school period, talk to her repeatedly until an event occurs (e.g. asking for a help to move things), it may or may not work provided that you talk to them each individually. Stop if it doesn't work after 10+ tries, try another teacher first, they may have something for you. Do this frequently you will do her eventually.
* '''Q : How to get the Yuri Scene? Girls go at it? ''' A : Much like masturbation, the girl needs to be horny (100% H) and one of them should have "I like Girls" trait for the scene to trigger. Follow the girl, if she enters a room, and another girl comes in, the yuri scene will be triggered. Some girls are going to be embarrassed when found out, so use that handy new update sneak button. (default is CTRL) Good luck.
* '''Q : How to get the Darkness MMF scene in story mode?''' A : First of all, make sure you have all 3 parts of the Darkness expansion installed. Then go to the 3rd floor and look for the Darkness icon near one of the doors. Conditions for the icon to appear are: The girl has to have a supported personality and a relationsship with you, and she can't be a virgin. Supported personalities: typical schoolgirl, ojousama, pure, friendly, timid, humble.
* '''Q : Some of the clothes, accessories and hair don't appear in the game world, but they are there during one-on-one conversations and during h-scenes?''' A : Make sure to enable showing of all accessories in game settings. If that doesn't help, try turning on high poly mode in plugin settings (needs the ForceHighPoly plugin). This can also be affected by async clothes loading and clothes persistence settings, try turning them off if the previous doesn't help. After changing any of these setting you have to restart the game to see the effects.

= Uncensor FAQs =
* '''Q : How do I uncensor the game?''' A : Download KK_UncensorSelector from https://github.com/DeathWeasel1337/KK_Plugins#readme and make sure to carefully read the instructions. Once it's installed, you can select individual uncensors on a per-character basis in the character maker body tab, or select an uncensor (or random uncensor) for all characters to use in the F1 plugin settings. This is the best uncensor because you can choose the genitals as it fits to each character compared to the classic way to uncensor, which you need to choose one from some selections and be satisfied with it.
* '''Q : What are my options for uncensoring only one gender, or both at once? (Without Uncensor Selector)''' A : A number of single gender uncensors are available for both genders, as well as a few that uncensor both at the same time. You cannot mix hardmod uncensors, but some sideloader uncensors are compatible with uncensors of the opposite gender. For instance, you can use the KK_LO pussy uncensor with the "whatsadick" dick uncensor, assuming both are sideloader.
* '''Q : Is it possible to make the dick match the body colour?''' A : Yes, the dicks included with KK_UncensorSelector all match body color as well as the KoikPlugin uncensor.
* '''Q : Why does the dick stretch so strangely during animations?''' A : Due to the way Illusion programmed the game, they didn't plan for it to ever be uncensored, so the underlying animations look weird when the censor is removed. The KoikPlugin uncensor and SoS dick avoid this to some extent.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KK_UncensorSelector allows you to select a female body for the male character in the character maker body tab or select a dick for a female character.

= Modding FAQs =
* '''Q : Where do I place zips and zipmods? How are they different from hard mods?''' A : Zipmods, or any zip with a manifest.xml in it, are specifically for the use of the Sideloader, and belong in a mods folder in the game directory. Please create a mods folder if not already present, and do not extract zipmods unless you know what you are doing!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Plugins mostly go to the BepInEx\plugins folder inside your game directory. If you don't have it, you have to install BepInEx and BepisPlugins first. Some plugins (mostly from Japanese makers) might be made for IPA - an outdated mod launcher - and have to be placed inside BepInEx/IPA folder to work (create it if it doesn't exist). Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal plugin.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes you can check pastebin first here for list of plugins : https://pastebin.com/SzSz1yZt. At the moment, it's recommend to get mandatory core plugins that basically everyone uses to be able to load shared characters and scenes, which is : KKAPI (framework for modded UI), KKABMX, KSOX, MoreAccessories, KK_GUID_Migration, and KKPE. You can automatically install all of the recommended plugins and mods by getting HF Patch, which is recommended for beginners over manually installing separate mods.
* '''Q : Where do I put Overlays?''' A : You don't need to put them anywhere specific (as long as they aren't in a .zip/rar etc). When you press load overlay, it will open a Windows Explorer window and you can navigate to the file yourself. Then, the overlay gets saved to the card data, so you don't need to keep a copy of the overlay after saving (unless you want to reuse it).
* '''Q : Is there a way to load male character on female maker or vice versa?''' A : You can use Drag and Drop Plugin by Marco here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KoikatuDragAndDrop/releases. Drag a Male card from your windows explorer and drop it into the game while female maker is running, windowed mode recommended. The reverse is just the same process.
* '''Q : Where do I find the POV mod?''' A : The PoV mod is found under the name of KK_HeadUtl. Grab the latest version and put it in the IPA folder of BepinEx. Use numpad 0 to use, you can find it [https://ux.getuploader.com/56e4_xXVv/index/date/desc/2 here].
* '''Q : Why is KKVMDPlayPlugin not working?''' A : Check if it is in the BepinEx folder, and that FaceData.txt and a vmd file are in the KKVMDPlayPlugin folder. It will not run otherwise.
* '''Q : I got a broken character shoulder in the Maker, How do I fix it?''' A : This is caused by incompatibility of Stiletto and Keelhauled FixCompilation plugin. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. The newer Keelhauled FixCompilation will automatically disable Stiletto if detected.
* '''Q : I broken eyes with KKVMDPlayPlugin after updating the game?''' A : This is caused by a bug in VMD plugin in versions not updated for Darkness/Yoyaku. To fix this go to your BepInEx/config.ini file, find the [VMDPlay] section, and change the CacheGagEyesTexture setting to False.
= Studio FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Studio/CharaStudio?''' A : Studio/CharaStudio is a separated application from the main game that let you create a totally unrelated scene and get screenshot that you can't achieve in main games. You can pose your characters, create gundams, or whatever limited only to your imagination (and the game engine). Screenshot functionality is the same as the main game.
* '''Q : Where do I place scenes?''' A : Koikatsu\Userdata\Studio\scene
* '''Q : Can I replace a character in scene with my character?''' A : Yes, Choose the character you want to replace on the Work window on the right, and then choose the character you want as replacement on Add>Girl or Boy, and click Change Character
* '''Q : How do I make character dance/moving?''' A : You can load a stock animation provided with the game by selecting the character first, go to Anim>Animations, and select one of them.
* '''Q : How do I create custom poses?''' A : Choose the character first, and then you can turn on one of the two methods available on Anim>Kinematics>Forward Kinematic (FK) or Inverse Kinematics (IK). You'll see adjustable bone point and start working from there. IK is easier to control, but FK can get a better detailed result. you can work on both of them by using the Copy to FK/IK menu. You can instantly copy poses from current animation loaded with Animation Reference menu.
* '''Q : The scenes only contains items? Can I add that to my current scene?''' A : Use Import Button menu instead of Load while loading scenes. It will add all object of chosen scene to the current work.
* '''Q : The initial graphic of Studio is bad!''' A : This is because the default of the Studio setting somehow turned shadow density to 0. you can change it from System>Scene Effects>Shadow Density and see the difference immediately. There's alot of thing to tweak there too! Experiment with it for best results.
* '''Q : The scenes I loaded is static!''' A : Most of them are, main studio purpose is to take screenshot. Only a few scenes are animated and it will need a lot more advanced skills to create one.
* '''Q : Is there any way to get characters out of scenes?''' A : Yes, use the CharaReader program to extract them.

* '''Q : Where do I go for more comprehensive help?''' A : If this FAQ has not provided you with the tools or information to help you help yourself and you have exhausted absolutely all your options, please feel free to bring your problems to #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in /Koikatu_Data/output_log.txt, if you have some technical knowledge you might be able to use to to get a clue what your problem is). There are also many guides available on the server in the #guides channel for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

Artificial Academy 2/Technical Help

2019-12-31T12:57:24Z

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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]. If the subtitles mod still doesn't work, use SBAppLocale (follow the instructions from a question below).

*'''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]. If the subtitles mod still doesn't work, use SBAppLocale (follow the instructions from a question below).

*'''Q: I am trying to run the Subtitles mod on Windows 10 using ''Local Emulator'' and nothing happens when I click ''Run with Subs'' or the game starts but in game I can't see any 3D model?''' A: It's a random issue, on some environments ''Local Emulator'' works propertly with the subtitles mod, sometimes not. A working alternative is ''SBAppLocale''. Download [http://www.steelbytes.com/?mid=45 SBAppLocale]. Extract the archive in the ''AA2Play'' folder (where the main game executable is located). Then create a ''.bat'' file calling it whatever you want (a ''.bat'' file is a simple text file with the extension changed, follow the step 1 from [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/write-simple-batch-bat-file/ this tutorial] if you feel in trouble), and paste this line into it: <pre>SBApplocale.exe 1041 AA2PlayJSF.exe</pre> Then double click the ''.bat'' file to start playing.

*'''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!

*'''Q:My game keep on crash whenever I star with sub or without.''' A: If you are on Windows 10 and you use AAUnlimited, try changing the script settings, enabling "wined3d" and if you have enabled "win10fix" disable it. It seems to be a problem with the NVIDIA configuration caused with the d3d9.dll. Performance may be affected but it is the only solution so far

==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: On Windows 10 after the Anniversary Update (version 1607), performance is now slow and jerky during any interactive 3D action.''' A: This is a result of an update to the '''DirectX9''' 3D DLL. The workaround is to replace <tt>d3d9.dll</tt> in the game installation directory with the previous working version in <tt>C:\windows\syswow64\d3d9.dll</tt> (provided you have not deleted it, <tt>system32</tt> on 32-bit machines). If you use a subtitle mod (which also requires its own d3d9.dll in the game directory), put your previous d3d9.dll next to it under the name "d3d9_alt.dll". The subtitle mod will detect it and use it in place of the one in the system folder. For more information, go [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/forum/hentai-lair/hentai-game-discussion/5699235-illusion-games-problems-with-windows-10-anniversary-update here].

*'''Q: After the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the AA2Edit still lags, even after fixing the main game with the d3d9.dll patch?''' A: Copy your d3d9_alt.dll and d3d9.dll (or d3d9.dll if you have replaced your original) and place it inside your AA2Edit installation folder. If you have the unlocked version, place a copy inside that folder as well.

*'''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.

*'''Q:Game crash when enter sex scene. In window 10.
*'''Q: Im playing this game on the latest windows 10 v 1909 and it runs lag as hell ''' A: Theres no fix yet even you change the d3d9.dll it will crash the game itself well just have to wait the next windows build to fix the performance lost

==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