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Template:Aicomi

2025-09-26T15:11:28Z

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Aicomi

2025-09-26T15:03:33Z

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{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=Aicomi
|theme=Dating, Sandbox
|exoticname=アイコミ
|cover=Aicomi cover.jpg
|gameweb=https://www.illgames.jp/product/aicomi/
|company=ILLGAMES
|companyweb=https://www.illgames.jp
|releasedate=2025-09-25
|dclink=https://discord.gg/rsqrn5UmU6
|hfpatch=https://github.com/ManlyMarco/AC-HF_Patch/releases/latest
|engine=Unity
}}

'''Aicomi''' (アイコミ in Japanese) is a 3D eroge by IllGames (formerly [[Illusion]]) released on September 25, 2025. It's considered to be a spiritual successor to [[Koikatu]], with the same style of sandbox gameplay to it.

==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= Windows 10/11 64-bit
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3 8100 or above|CPUrec=Intel Core i7 8700 or above
|RAMmin=8 GB|RAMrec=16 GB
|HDDmin=TBD
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=GTX 1060 / RX 480 (3 GB)|GPUrec=6 GB
|MISCmin=1280×720 resolution or larger, Internet connection
}}

File:Aicomi cover.jpg

2025-09-26T15:02:15Z

MarC0:

Aicomi

2025-09-26T15:01:58Z

MarC0: whole thing

{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=Aicomi
|theme=Dating, Sandbox
|exoticname=アイコミ
|cover=Aicomi_cover.jpg
|gameweb=https://www.illgames.jp/product/aicomi/
|company=ILLGAMES
|companyweb=https://www.illgames.jp
|releasedate=2025-09-25
|dclink=https://discord.gg/rsqrn5UmU6
|hfpatch=https://github.com/ManlyMarco/AC-HF_Patch/releases/latest
|engine=Unity
}}

'''Aicomi''' (アイコミ in Japanese) is a 3D eroge by IllGames (formerly [[Illusion]]) released on September 25, 2025. It's considered to be a spiritual successor to [[Koikatu]], with the same style of sandbox gameplay to it.

==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= Windows 10/11 64-bit
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3 8100 or above|CPUrec=Intel Core i7 8700 or above
|RAMmin=8 GB|RAMrec=16 GB
|HDDmin=TBD
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=GTX 1060 / RX 480 (3 GB)|GPUrec=6 GB
|MISCmin=1280×720 resolution or larger, Internet connection
}}

Illusion

2025-09-26T14:53:27Z

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{{Cleanup|page needs formatting}}

==Illusion==
{{gamecompany|category=IllusionGames|modpage=Illusion Games general}}{{CompanyInfo
|name=Illusion
|exoticname=イリュージョン
|banner=Illusion logo.jpg
|founded=1993-04-01
|location=Yokohama, Japan
|active=No (closed on {{#dateformat:2023-07-14|mdy}})
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.co.jp
}}
'''Illusion''' (イリュージョン, ''Iryūjon'') was a company from Japan, famous for developing eroge with 3D graphics. Originally, its games were not allowed to be sold or used outside Japan, and official support was only given in Japanese and for use in Japan. However, with the release of [[Honey Select|Honey Select Unlimited]] in coordination with the online english erotic game storefront FAKKU, Illusion's policy has since changed. Prior to this change in policy, they were often translated and released in English and other languages by fans.

The company became infamous for the controversial 2006 video game [[Rapelay]], considered one of the most controversial in the history of gaming, which was seized, banned or heavily censored in many countries.
{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Release date
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Game title
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Add-ons/Expansions
|+ Timeline
|-
| 1 April 1993
| Angel Army (エンジェルアーミー)
|
|-
| 27 August 1993
| Sei Senshi Mokkoriman (性戦士もっこりまん)
|
|-
| 20 November 1993
| Moeru Asoko no Paipai Yūgi Fukkatsu! Ma~ajan ōkoku (燃えるあそこの牌牌遊戯復活! まぁじゃん王国)
|
|-
| 25 March 1994
| Yami no Ryōsen (闇の稜線)
|
|-
| 24 June 1994
| Mokkoriman RPG (もっこりまんRPG)
|
|-
| 2 November 1994
| Kitō-jima Koshi Keimusho (もっこりまんRPG)
|
|-
| 1 March 1995
| Yawahada Bishōjo (柔肌美少女)
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|-
| 10 March 1995
| Red Cobra (レッドコブラ)
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|-
| 18 May 1995
| Kankin (監禁)
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|-
| 11 August 1995
| Ran kou Nyotai-dzuri (乱交女体釣り)
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|-
| 15 December 1995
| Drops of the Aegean Sea (エーゲ海の雫)
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|-
| 24 May 1996
| Ura Manshon Hakkin (裏マンション発禁)
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|-
| 28 June 1996
| Manguri (まんぐり)
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|-
| 13 September 1996
| Hyōryū (漂流)
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|-
| 25 October 1996
| Namahon Maru (生本●)
|
|-
| 14 February 1997
| Makai (魔界)
|
|-
| 26 December 1997
| [[Des Blood]]
|
|-
| 28 August 1998
| Kageki Game 1 (過激ゲーム①)
|
|-
| 6 November 1998
| [[Des Blood 2]]
|
|-
| 14 May 1999
| [[Biko|Bikō]]
|
|-
| 6 August 1999
| [[Wangan Dream]]
|
|-
| 14 January 2000
| [[Des Blood 3]]
|
|-
| 9 June 2000
| [[Dancing Cat's]]
|
|-
| 14 September 2000
| [[Brutish Mine]]
|
|-
| 2 November 2000
| [[Interact Play]]
|
|-
| 12 January 2001
| [[Biko 2|Bikō 2: Reversible Face]]
|
|-
| 9 March 2001
| [[Des Blood Racing]]
|
|-
| 29 June 2001
| [[Requiem Hurts]]
| Requiem Hurts: Rainy Escape (Expansion)
|-
| 24 August 2001
| [[Interact Play VR]]
|
|-
| 19 April 2002
| [[Battle Raper]]
|
|-
| 13 September 2002
| [[Des Blood 4: Lost Alone]]
|
|-
| ? December 2002
| [[Sexy Beach]]
|
|-
| 28 March 2003
| [[Des Blood VR]]
|
|-
| 11 July 2003
| [[Sexy Beach 2]]
| Chiku Chiku Beach (Expansion, 9 December 2003)
|-
| 30 January 2004
| [[Biko 3|Bikō 3]]
|
|-
| 25 June 2004
| [[A-GA]]
|
|-
| 23 July 2004
| [[Artificial Girl]] (Jinkō Shōjo)
|
|-
| 26 November 2004
| [[Artificial Girl 2]] (Jinkō Shōjo 2)
|
|-
| 22 April 2005
| [[Battle Raper 2]]
|
|-
| 30 May 2005
| [[Oppai Slider|Oppai Slider 1.0]]
| Oppai Slider 1.5 (Update, 2005)
|-
| 25 November 2005
| [[Oppai Slider 2]]
|
|-
| 21 April 2006
| [[Rapelay|RapeLay]]
| BotuPlayBotuPlay (Extra Disc)
|-
| 29 September 2006
| [[Sexy Beach 3]]
| [[Sexy Beach 3 Plus]] (Expansion, 15 December 2006)
|-
| 25 May 2007
| [[School Mate|SchoolMate]]
| School Mate Sweets! (Standalone Fan Disc, 27 February 2009)
|-
| 30 November 2007
| [[Artificial Girl 3]] (Jinkō Shōjo 3)
| Jinkō Shōjo 3: Privilege Disc (Bonus Disc, 2008) Jinkō Shōjo 3: Hannari (Expansion, 2 June 2008) Jinkō Shōjo 3: Hannari Privilege Disc (Expansion Bonus Disc, 2008)
|-
| 10 October 2008
| [[Hako|Box]] (Hako)
|
|-
| 29 May 2009
| [[@HomeMate]]
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|-
| 2 October 2009
| [[Yuusha|Yuusha kara wa Nigerarenai!]] (You Can't Run From The Heroines!)
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|-
| 19 February 2010
| [[Real Kanojo|Real Girlfriend]] (Real Kanojo)
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|-
| 25 June 2010
| [[School Mate 2|SchoolMate 2]]
| Digital Mate (Expansion, 20 August 2010)
|-
| 29 October 2010
| [[Sexy Beach ZERO|Sexy Beach Zero]]
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|-
| 10 June 2011
| [[Artificial Academy]] (Jinkō Gakuen)
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|-
| 11 November 2011
| [[Wakeari|Wakeari!]]
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|-
| 24 February 2012
| [[Love Girl]]
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|-
| 25 May 2012
| [[I'm the Hero]] (Ore ga Shujinkou)
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|-
| 12 October 2012
| [[Happy End Trigger]]
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|-
| 25 January 2013
| [[Premium Play Darkness]]
| [[Premium Studio Pro]] (Disc Expansion, 19 April 2013)
|-
| 26 July 2013
| [[Musumakeup]]
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|-
| 1 November 2013
| [[Immoral Ward]]
|
|-
| 7 March 2014
| [[Real Play]]
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|-
| 13 June 2014
| [[Artificial Academy 2]] (Jinkō Gakuen 2)
| Jinkō Gakuen 2: Append Set (Expansion, 29 August 2014) Jinkō Gakuen 2: Append Set 2 (Expansion, 31 October 2014)
|-
| 14 November 2014
| [[Playgirls: Mana Sakura]] & [[Playgirls: Yui Hatano]]
|
|-
| 26 December 2014
| [[HaremMate]]
| HaremMate: Costume School Set (Expansion, 26 January 2015)
|-
| 24 April 2015
| [[Play Club]]
| Play Club Studio (Disc Expansion, 10 July 2015)
|-
| 11 September 2015
| [[Sexy Beach Premium Resort]]
|
|-
| 28 April 2016
| [[Secrossphere]] (Sekurosufia)
|
|-
| 9 September 2016
| [[Honey Select]]
| Honey Select: Append (Expansion, 22 December 2016) Honey Select: Party (Expansion, 28 April 2017)
|-
| 27 February 2017
| [[VR Girlfriend]] (VR Kanojo)
|
|-
| 13 October 2017
| [[PlayHome]]
| Play Home: Append + Studio (Expansion, 26 January 2018)
|-
| 27 April 2018
| [[Koikatu]]
|Koikatu: After School (Expansion, 21 December 2018)
|-
| 1 August 2018
| [[V-Katsu]] & [[Tsun-Tsun VR]]
|
|-
| 26 April 2019
| [[Emotion Creators]]
| Emotion Creators: Fantasy Set (Expansion, 22 July 2019)
|-
| 25 October 2019
| [[AI Syoujyo]]
| AI Syoujyo: Fox Shrine Maiden Set (Expansion, 13 December 2019) Ai Syoujyo: Succubus Set (Expansion, 17 January 2020)
|-
| 29 May 2020
| [[Honey Select 2]]
| Honey Select 2 DX (Expansion, 30 October 2020)
|-
| 24 June 2021
| [[VR Kareshi]]
|
|-
| 27 August 2021
| [[Koikatsu Sunshine]]
| Koikatsu Sunshine: Extension (Expansion, 8 April 2022)
|-
| 24 March 2022
| [[Summer Vacation]]
|
|-
| 30 September 2022
| [[Room Girl]]
| Room Girl: Paradise (Expansion, 28 April 2023)
|}

==ILLGAMES==
{{CompanyInfo
|name=ILLGAMES
|banner=ILLGAMES.png
|founded=2023-08-04
|location=Yokohama, Japan
|active=Yes
|companyweb=https://www.illgames.jp/
}}
On 14 July 2023, Illusion announced its closure. However, a new company named Illgames was formed on 4 August 2023 and immediately picked up where Illusion left off with the release of [[HoneyCome]]. Although both companies have explicitly denied having any connection to each other, HoneyCome reuses a substantial amount of assets and code from previous Illusion games like [[Honey Select 2]] and [[Koikatu]]. Illgames operates from a [https://x.com/Projecti18 Twitter] account that was previously owned by Illusion as well.
{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Release date
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Game title
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Add-ons/Expansions
|+ Timeline
|-
| 1 September 2023
| [[HoneyCome]]
| HoneyCome: Dolce (Expansion, 22 December 2023) HoneyCome: Digital Craft (Expansion, 25 September 2024)
|-
| 30 August 2024
| [[Summer Vacation! Scramble]]
| Additional Personality Expansion (01 November 2024)
|-
| 04 October 2024
| [[DIGITAL CRAFT Plain Version]]
| A free, game-agnostic version of DigitalCraft from HoneyCome: Dolce
|-
| 25 September 2025
| [[Aicomi]]
|
|}
{{clear}}

==ILLUMINATION==
{{CompanyInfo
|name=ILLUMINATION
|banner=ILLUMINATION.png
|founded=2024-04-01
|location=Sapporo, Japan
|active=Yes
|companyweb=https://illumination.co.jp
}}
The VR side of Illusion formed a new company named Illumination after Illusion's closure on 1 April 2024, and operates from a different [https://x.com/ILLUMINAstaff Twitter] account.
{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Release date
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Game title
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Add-ons/Expansions
|+ Timeline
|-
| TBA
| [[VR Kanojo 2]]
|
|}
{{clear}}
==DIGITOWN==
'''DIGITOWN''' was an online service affiliated with Illusion to sell certain software with Illusion's intellectual property. Its service was offered in Japanese and (broken) English. DIGITOWN closed down {{#dateformat:2009-07-31|mdy}}

==General Help for Illusion Games==
* [[Illusion Games general modding guide|Illusion Games modding guide]]
* [[Illusion Games How to install |How to install an Illusion Game]]
* [[Illusion Games How to use Registry Fixer|Using Registry Fixer for Illusion]]
* [[Illusion Games How to use Illusion Wizzard|How to use Illusion Wizzard]]

Summer Vacation! Scramble/Character Creation

2024-10-07T18:25:41Z

MarC0:

{{hgame|game={{ROOTPAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}

Personal items DO have a function, but no impact on gameplay. The first item (labelled "normal") affects their idle animations in the overworld, or at least some of them do (dumbbell, portable game console, notepad, etc.).

= Keyboard Shortcuts =
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Action !! Key !! Key Description
|-
| Exit Game || {{Key|Esc}} || Esc Key
|-
| Options || {{Key|F1}} || F1
|-
| Shortcuts List || {{Key|F2}} || F2
|-
| Help || {{Key|F3}} || F3
|-
| Screenshot || {{Key|F11}} || F11
|-
| Undo || {{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Z}} || Ctrl + Z
|-
| Redo || {{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Y}} || Ctrl + Y
|-
| Translation Gizmo || {{Key|W}} || W
|-
| Rotation Gizmo || {{Key|E}} || E
|-
| Show/Hide Crosshair || {{Key|Z}} || Z
|-
| Reset Camera || {{Key|R}} || R
|-
| Zoom In || {{Key|=}} || Equals
|-
| Zoom Out || {{Key|]}} || Right Square Bracket
|-
| Reset Zoom || {{Key|;}} || Semicolon
|-
| Rotate Clockwise || {{Key|.}} || Period
|-
| Rotate Counter-Clockwise || {{Key|\}} || Backslash
|-
| Reset Rotation || {{Key|/}} || Forward Slash
|-
| Scale Camera In || {{Key|Home}} || Home
|-
| Scale Camera Out || {{Key|End}} || End
|-
| Move Camera Up || {{Key|PgUp}} || Page Up
|-
| Move Camera Down || {{Key|PgDn}} || Page Down
|-
| Move Camera Left || {{Key|←}} || Left Arrow Key
|-
| Move Camera Right || {{Key|→}} || Right Arrow Key
|-
| Move Camera Forward || {{Key|↑}} || Up Arrow Key
|-
| Move Camera Backward || {{Key|↓}} || Down Arrow Key
|-
| Pan Camera Up || {{Key|Num 2}} || Numpad 2
|-
| Pan Camera Down || {{Key|Num 8}} || Numpad 8
|-
| Pan Camera Left || {{Key|Num 6}} || Numpad 6
|-
| Pan Camera Right || {{Key|Num 4}} || Numpad 4
|-
| Reset Camera Pan || {{Key|Num 5}} || Numpad 5
|-
| Show/Hide UI || {{Key|␣}} || Space Key
|}

Summer Vacation! Scramble/Technical Help

2024-10-07T18:24:10Z

MarC0: New FAQs

{{hgame|game={{ROOTPAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}



If you are asking for help then make sure to send "BepInEx\LogOutput.log" and "BepInEx\ErrorLog.log" together with a description of the issue. If you see any preloader log files in the game directory, send those too. You don't need to send "output_log.txt" since it is not that helpful.

== FAQ ==
=== General ===
*'''Q: Where can I buy the game?''' A: [https://www.dlsite.com/pro/work/=/product_id/VJ01002420.html DLsite] or [https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illgames_0004/ DMM] (the game is identical on both). English version [https://vxtwitter.com/Projecti18/status/1836948393995743710 has been announced] but is likely to take a while to release.
*'''Q: Where is studio (DigitalCraft)?''' A: There is no studio update for SVS. Instead, you have to either buy [https://www.dlsite.com/pro/work/=/product_id/VJ01001179.html HoneyCome with the Dolce expansion], or buy the [https://www.dlsite.com/soft/work/=/product_id/VJ01002912.html stand-alone DigitalCraft].
*'''Q: What is HF Patch?''' A: It's an automatic game updater and common mod installer. It will uncensor and translate the game. Check the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/SVS-HF_Patch#readme patch readme] for more info.
*'''Q: Does HF Patch work with studio?''' A: For DigitalCraft, you have to use the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/HC-HF_Patch#readme HC HF Patch].

=== Character cards ===
*'''Q: Where to get character cards?''' A: The most popular places to share character cards are:
** [http://sv-uploader.illgames.jp/ Official uploader] (accessible inside the game, may block your region, DO NOT upload cards from modded games)
** #svs-card-sharing and ⁠#svs-scene-sharing threads on the Koikatsu discord server.
** https://db.bepis.moe/svs
** [https://www.pixiv.net/en/tags/キャラ配布(ハニカム)/artworks Pixiv (search by tags)]

*'''Q: How do I import HoneyCome(HC) cards into SVS?''' A: Go to <code>HoneyComeInstallDir\UserData\chara\female</code> and find the character you want to import. Copy the character card and go to <code>SamabakeScrambleInstallDir\UserData\convert\chara\female</code> and paste the character card here. For males, do the same but instead use the male folder. Once done, launch SVS. The game will convert the cards on load. From there, go to the Character Creator and load the converted card. You will need to make any needed updates to personality and traits, then take a couple of photos before you can use the character in the main game. Cards for other games CANNOT be used; Converted cards CANNOT be loaded back in HC.
*'''Q:How do I use my own backgrounds and border frames?''' A: Go to the SVSInstallDir\UserData and place backgrounds in the \bg folder and card frames into \cardframe.
*'''Q:What are the character items for?''' A: These are the items your character will have on them when you put them in the game. When a character has reached a certain level in the relationship (friendship, lovers, or sexual) the other character may come and offer to trade one of their items for yours in that respective category. The items a character has can be viewed at the status screen found by clicking on the statue behind the martial arts room. Other than increasing the relationship status, the trade offer has no further effect.

== Technical Help ==
=== Installing the game ===
*'''Q: Can't install the game - get Data1 or similar errors?''' A: Remove all Japanese characters from folder names of the installer. Run the .msi installer to install the game, not setup.exe or other exe files. Install the game to a directory with no Japanese characters in it.
*'''Q: How to install mods?''' A: You first need to install and configure BepInEx v6 (latest nightly build). To work, it needs a decrypted metadata file (point to it in BepInEx.cfg) and the ByteFiddler plugin + ByteFiddler.cfg with the fix crash (both of these files are game-version specific, you can find them on the discord server). Alternatively install the latest version of SVS HF Patch.
*'''Q: How to translate the game?''' A: Follow the steps above, then install XUnity.AutoTranslator and get the latest translations from SVS-Translation repository on GitHub. Alternatively install the latest version of SVS HF Patch.

=== If you use SVS HF Patch ===
*'''Q: Issues downloading or installing the patch?''' A: Check the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/SVS-HF_Patch#readme patch readme]. If the magnet link doesn't work, use the latest version of [https://www.qbittorrent.org qBittorrent].
*'''Q: The game is crashing at startup or randomly with a GC pop-up or hard-close?''' A: Download the latest version of SVS HF Patch, restart your PC, and install the patch. If you have a patch older than v1.2.1 then ByteFiddler.cfg may not get updated properly which will cause crashes - you can avoid this by removing `BepInEx\config\ByteFiddler.cfg` before installing the patch (this is not necessary since v1.2.1).
*'''Q: The game crashes to a white screen?''' A: May be caused by installing the Hardmod pack if you've installed other hardmods before. Reinstall the latest version of patch and uncheck Hardmod pack in the mod list (you might need to reinstall the game to fully fix this).
*'''Q: Some categories in maker are empty?''' A: May be caused by installing the Hardmod pack if you've previously installed TekitoMOD. In that case install TekitoMODv1.0.3 or later after installing the patch. Otherwise install the latest version of the patch. If you already did that, reinstall the latest version of patch and uncheck Hardmod pack in the mod list (you might need to reinstall the game to fully fix this).
*'''Q: Can't install the patch, get a file verification error?''' A: Redownload parts of the patch mentioned in the error and try again.
*'''Q: Can't start the game or get errors while using the patch?''' A: Restart your PC, close all applications, and try installing the patch again. You may have to whitelist the game folder and the patch itself in your antivirus program if you use something other than Windows Defender (and sometimes even then).
*'''Q: Nothing helped?''' A: When in doubt, restart your PC, whitelist in AVs, then reinstall the game and the latest version of the patch. If you still get issues despite that, ask for help on the discord server.

=== Game crashing shortly after starting ===
*'''Q: Have a "Fatal error in GC - Collecting from unknown thread" or similar pop-up? The game randomly hard-closes soon after starting it or when trying to open plugin windows?''' A: Randomly caused by GC being triggered from background threads spawned by plugins, usually during game startup. To fix it get the ByteFiddler plugin + ByteFiddler.cfg for your game version. Restarting the game should work to avoid the issue. Most commonly encountered when using the BepInEx.SplashScreen mod (especially the unmodified version).
*'''Q: Have a "match failed" or similar pop-up?''' A: Caused by the SVS_SliderUnlock plugin.

=== Issues during gameplay ===
*'''Q: Menu buttons don't work?''' A: The game MUST run under Japanese locale or menus will break! Either use the CultureFix plugin (included in HF Patches), use https://github.com/InWILL/Locale_Remulator, or set your system locale to Japanese.
*'''Q: Why are character mouths not moving when speaking?''' A: If you have character voice volume set too low in settings, the mouths won't move or they'll move weirdly. Male characters don't have voices so their mouths never move.
*'''Q: Why are some translations replaced by H$?''' A: It's most likely an incompatibility of AutoTranslator + new translations with an old hardmod translation. Reinstall the game and use the latest translations available.
*'''Q: There is low static noise when the game is open?''' A: Don't use the front headphone jack, connect directly to the audio out in the rear of our PC. Move audio cables away from power and data cables and/or get better shielded audio cables.

Summer Vacation! Scramble/Character Creation

2024-10-07T18:22:43Z

MarC0: Move FAQs to the FAQs page

{{hgame|game={{ROOTPAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
= Keyboard Shortcuts =
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Action !! Key !! Key Description
|-
| Exit Game || {{Key|Esc}} || Esc Key
|-
| Options || {{Key|F1}} || F1
|-
| Shortcuts List || {{Key|F2}} || F2
|-
| Help || {{Key|F3}} || F3
|-
| Screenshot || {{Key|F11}} || F11
|-
| Undo || {{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Z}} || Ctrl + Z
|-
| Redo || {{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|Y}} || Ctrl + Y
|-
| Translation Gizmo || {{Key|W}} || W
|-
| Rotation Gizmo || {{Key|E}} || E
|-
| Show/Hide Crosshair || {{Key|Z}} || Z
|-
| Reset Camera || {{Key|R}} || R
|-
| Zoom In || {{Key|=}} || Equals
|-
| Zoom Out || {{Key|]}} || Right Square Bracket
|-
| Reset Zoom || {{Key|;}} || Semicolon
|-
| Rotate Clockwise || {{Key|.}} || Period
|-
| Rotate Counter-Clockwise || {{Key|\}} || Backslash
|-
| Reset Rotation || {{Key|/}} || Forward Slash
|-
| Scale Camera In || {{Key|Home}} || Home
|-
| Scale Camera Out || {{Key|End}} || End
|-
| Move Camera Up || {{Key|PgUp}} || Page Up
|-
| Move Camera Down || {{Key|PgDn}} || Page Down
|-
| Move Camera Left || {{Key|←}} || Left Arrow Key
|-
| Move Camera Right || {{Key|→}} || Right Arrow Key
|-
| Move Camera Forward || {{Key|↑}} || Up Arrow Key
|-
| Move Camera Backward || {{Key|↓}} || Down Arrow Key
|-
| Pan Camera Up || {{Key|Num 2}} || Numpad 2
|-
| Pan Camera Down || {{Key|Num 8}} || Numpad 8
|-
| Pan Camera Left || {{Key|Num 6}} || Numpad 6
|-
| Pan Camera Right || {{Key|Num 4}} || Numpad 4
|-
| Reset Camera Pan || {{Key|Num 5}} || Numpad 5
|-
| Show/Hide UI || {{Key|␣}} || Space Key
|}

Summer Vacation! Scramble/Technical Help

2024-10-01T08:53:07Z

MarC0: /* If you use SVS HF Patch */

{{hgame|game={{ROOTPAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}



If you are asking for help then make sure to send "BepInEx\LogOutput.log" and "BepInEx\ErrorLog.log" together with a description of the issue. If you see any preloader log files in the game directory, send those too. You don't need to send "output_log.txt" since it is not that helpful.

== FAQ ==
*'''Q: How do I import HoneyComb/HoneyCome(HC) cards into SVS?''' A: From the HC directory, go to HoneyCombInstallDir\UserData\chara\female and find the character you want to import. Copy the character card and go to SamabakeScrambleInstallDir\UserData\convert\chara\female and paste the character card here. For males, do the same but instead use the male folder. Once done, launch SVS. The game will convert the cards on load. From there, go to the Character Creator and load the converted card. You will need to make any needed updates to personality and traits, then take a couple of photos before you can use the character in the main game.
*'''Q: What is HF Patch?''' A: It's an automatic game updater and common mod installer. It will uncensor and translate the game. Check the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/SVS-HF_Patch#readme patch readme] for more info.

== Technical Help ==
=== Installing the game ===
*'''Q: Can't install the game - get Data1 or similar errors?''' A: Remove all Japanese characters from folder names of the installer. Run the .msi installer to install the game, not setup.exe or other exe files. Install the game to a directory with no Japanese characters in it.
*'''Q: How to install mods?''' A: You first need to install and configure BepInEx v6 (latest nightly build). To work, it needs a decrypted metadata file (point to it in BepInEx.cfg) and the ByteFiddler plugin + ByteFiddler.cfg with the fix crash (both of these files are game-version specific, you can find them on the discord server). Alternatively install the latest version of SVS HF Patch.
*'''Q: How to translate the game?''' A: Follow the steps above, then install XUnity.AutoTranslator and get the latest translations from SVS-Translation repository on GitHub. Alternatively install the latest version of SVS HF Patch.

=== If you use SVS HF Patch ===
*'''Q: Issues downloading or installing the patch?''' A: Check the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/SVS-HF_Patch#readme patch readme]. If the magnet link doesn't work, use the latest version of [https://www.qbittorrent.org qBittorrent].
*'''Q: The game is crashing at startup or randomly with a GC pop-up or hard-close?''' A: Download the latest version of SVS HF Patch, restart your PC, and install the patch. If you have a patch older than v1.2.1 then ByteFiddler.cfg may not get updated properly which will cause crashes - you can avoid this by removing `BepInEx\config\ByteFiddler.cfg` before installing the patch (this is not necessary since v1.2.1).
*'''Q: The game crashes to a white screen?''' A: May be caused by installing the Hardmod pack if you've installed other hardmods before. Reinstall the latest version of patch and uncheck Hardmod pack in the mod list (you might need to reinstall the game to fully fix this).
*'''Q: Some categories in maker are empty?''' A: May be caused by installing the Hardmod pack if you've previously installed TekitoMOD. In that case install TekitoMODv1.0.3 or later after installing the patch. Otherwise install the latest version of the patch. If you already did that, reinstall the latest version of patch and uncheck Hardmod pack in the mod list (you might need to reinstall the game to fully fix this).
*'''Q: Can't install the patch, get a file verification error?''' A: Redownload parts of the patch mentioned in the error and try again.
*'''Q: Can't start the game or get errors while using the patch?''' A: Restart your PC, close all applications, and try installing the patch again. You may have to whitelist the game folder and the patch itself in your antivirus program if you use something other than Windows Defender (and sometimes even then).
*'''Q: Nothing helped?''' A: When in doubt, restart your PC, whitelist in AVs, then reinstall the game and the latest version of the patch. If you still get issues despite that, ask for help on the discord server.

=== Game crashing shortly after starting ===
*'''Q: Have a "Fatal error in GC - Collecting from unknown thread" or similar pop-up? The game randomly hard-closes soon after starting it or when trying to open plugin windows?''' A: Randomly caused by GC being triggered from background threads spawned by plugins, usually during game startup. To fix it get the ByteFiddler plugin + ByteFiddler.cfg for your game version. Restarting the game should work to avoid the issue. Most commonly encountered when using the BepInEx.SplashScreen mod (especially the unmodified version).
*'''Q: Have a "match failed" or similar pop-up?''' A: Caused by the SVS_SliderUnlock plugin.

=== Issues during gameplay ===
*'''Q: Menu buttons don't work?''' A: The game MUST run under Japanese locale or menus will break! Either use the CultureFix plugin (included in HF Patches), use https://github.com/InWILL/Locale_Remulator, or set your system locale to Japanese.
*'''Q: Why are character mouths not moving when speaking?''' A: If you have character voice volume set too low in settings, the mouths won't move or they'll move weirdly. Male characters don't have voices so their mouths never move.
*'''Q: Why are some translations replaced by H$?''' A: It's most likely an incompatibility of AutoTranslator + new translations with an old hardmod translation. Reinstall the game and use the latest translations available.
*'''Q: There is low static noise when the game is open?''' A: Don't use the front headphone jack, connect directly to the audio out in the rear of our PC. Move audio cables away from power and data cables and/or get better shielded audio cables.

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2024-10-01T08:51:28Z

MarC0: /* Technical Help */

{{hgame|game={{ROOTPAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}



If you are asking for help then make sure to send "BepInEx\LogOutput.log" and "BepInEx\ErrorLog.log" together with a description of the issue. If you see any preloader log files in the game directory, send those too. You don't need to send "output_log.txt" since it is not that helpful.

== FAQ ==
*'''Q: How do I import HoneyComb/HoneyCome(HC) cards into SVS?''' A: From the HC directory, go to HoneyCombInstallDir\UserData\chara\female and find the character you want to import. Copy the character card and go to SamabakeScrambleInstallDir\UserData\convert\chara\female and paste the character card here. For males, do the same but instead use the male folder. Once done, launch SVS. The game will convert the cards on load. From there, go to the Character Creator and load the converted card. You will need to make any needed updates to personality and traits, then take a couple of photos before you can use the character in the main game.
*'''Q: What is HF Patch?''' A: It's an automatic game updater and common mod installer. It will uncensor and translate the game. Check the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/SVS-HF_Patch#readme patch readme] for more info.

== Technical Help ==
=== Installing the game ===
*'''Q: Can't install the game - get Data1 or similar errors?''' A: Remove all Japanese characters from folder names of the installer. Run the .msi installer to install the game, not setup.exe or other exe files. Install the game to a directory with no Japanese characters in it.
*'''Q: How to install mods?''' A: You first need to install and configure BepInEx v6 (latest nightly build). To work, it needs a decrypted metadata file (point to it in BepInEx.cfg) and the ByteFiddler plugin + ByteFiddler.cfg with the fix crash (both of these files are game-version specific, you can find them on the discord server). Alternatively install the latest version of SVS HF Patch.
*'''Q: How to translate the game?''' A: Follow the steps above, then install XUnity.AutoTranslator and get the latest translations from SVS-Translation repository on GitHub. Alternatively install the latest version of SVS HF Patch.

=== If you use SVS HF Patch ===
*'''Q: Issues downloading or installing the patch?''' A: Check the [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/SVS-HF_Patch#readme patch readme]. If the magnet link doesn't work, use the latest version of [https://www.qbittorrent.org qBittorrent].
*'''Q: The game is crashing at startup or randomly with a GC pop-up or hard-close?''' A: Download the latest version of SVS HF Patch, restart your PC, and install the patch. If you have a patch older than v1.2.1 then ByteFiddler.cfg may not get updated properly which will cause crashes - you can avoid this by removing `BepInEx\config\ByteFiddler.cfg` before installing the patch (this is not necessary since v1.2.1).
*'''Q: Some categories in maker are empty? The game crashes to a white screen?''' A: May be caused by installing the Hardmod pack if you've previously installed TekitoMOD. In that case install TekitoMODv1.0.3 or later after installing the patch. Otherwise install the latest version of the patch. If you already did that, reinstall the latest version of patch and uncheck Hardmod pack in the mod list (you might need to reinstall the game to fully fix this).
*'''Q: Can't install the patch, get a file verification error?''' A: Redownload parts of the patch mentioned in the error and try again.
*'''Q: Can't start the game or get errors while using the patch?''' A: Restart your PC, close all applications, and try installing the patch again. You may have to whitelist the game folder and the patch itself in your antivirus program if you use something other than Windows Defender (and sometimes even then).
*'''Q: Nothing helped?''' A: When in doubt, restart your PC, whitelist in AVs, then reinstall the game and the latest version of the patch. If you still get issues despite that, ask for help on the discord server.

=== Game crashing shortly after starting ===
*'''Q: Have a "Fatal error in GC - Collecting from unknown thread" or similar pop-up? The game randomly hard-closes soon after starting it or when trying to open plugin windows?''' A: Randomly caused by GC being triggered from background threads spawned by plugins, usually during game startup. To fix it get the ByteFiddler plugin + ByteFiddler.cfg for your game version. Restarting the game should work to avoid the issue. Most commonly encountered when using the BepInEx.SplashScreen mod (especially the unmodified version).
*'''Q: Have a "match failed" or similar pop-up?''' A: Caused by the SVS_SliderUnlock plugin.

=== Issues during gameplay ===
*'''Q: Menu buttons don't work?''' A: The game MUST run under Japanese locale or menus will break! Either use the CultureFix plugin (included in HF Patches), use https://github.com/InWILL/Locale_Remulator, or set your system locale to Japanese.
*'''Q: Why are character mouths not moving when speaking?''' A: If you have character voice volume set too low in settings, the mouths won't move or they'll move weirdly. Male characters don't have voices so their mouths never move.
*'''Q: Why are some translations replaced by H$?''' A: It's most likely an incompatibility of AutoTranslator + new translations with an old hardmod translation. Reinstall the game and use the latest translations available.
*'''Q: There is low static noise when the game is open?''' A: Don't use the front headphone jack, connect directly to the audio out in the rear of our PC. Move audio cables away from power and data cables and/or get better shielded audio cables.

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2024-10-01T06:48:13Z

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Summer Vacation! Scramble/Technical Help

2024-09-10T11:47:59Z

MarC0: /* Technical Help */

{{hgame|game={{ROOTPAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
== FAQ ==
*'''Q: How do I import HoneyComb(HC) cards into SVS?''' A: From the HC directory, go to HoneyCombInstallDir\UserData\chara\female and find the character you want to import. Copy the character card and go to SamabakeScrambleInstallDir\UserData\convert\chara\female and paste the character card here. For males, do the same but instead use the male folder. Once done, launch SVS. The game will convert the cards on load. From there, go to the Character Creator and load the converted card. You will need to make any needed updates to personality and traits, then take a couple of photos before you can use the character in the main game.
== Technical Help ==
*'''Q: Can't install the game - get Data1 or similar errors?''' A: Remove all Japanese characters from folder names of the installer. Run the .msi installer to install the game, not setup.exe or other exe files. Install the game to a directory with no Japanese characters in it.
*'''Q: Menu buttons don't work?''' A: The game MUST run under Japanese locale or menus will break! Either use the CultureFix plugin (included in HF Patches), use https://github.com/InWILL/Locale_Remulator, or set your system locale to Japanese.
*'''Q: Why are character mouths not moving when speaking?''' A: If you have character voice volume set too low in settings, the mouths won't move or they'll move weirdly. Male characters don't have voices so their mouths never move.
*'''Q: Why are some translations replaced by H$?''' A: It's most likely an incompatibility of AutoTranslator + new translations with an old hardmod translation. Reinstall the game and use the latest translations available.
*'''Q: There is low static noise when the game is open?''' A: Don't use the front headphone jack, connect directly to the audio out in the rear of our PC. Move audio cables away from power and data cables and/or get better shielded audio cables.
*'''Q: "Fatal error in GC - Collecting from unknown thread"?''' A: Rarely caused by background threads spawned by plugins, usually during game startup. Restarting the game should work to avoid the issue. Most commonly encountered when using the BepInEx.SplashScreen mod.

Summer Vacation! Scramble/Technical Help

2024-09-10T11:40:16Z

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Summer Vacation! Scramble/Technical Help

2024-09-10T11:24:41Z

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HoneyCome

2023-09-24T08:26:05Z

MarC0:

{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=HoneyCome
|theme=Dating, Sandbox
|exoticname=HoneyCome come come Party / ハニカム
|cover=HoneyCome_cover.jpg
|gameweb=https://www.illgames.jp/product/honeycome/
|company=IllGames
|companyweb=https://www.illgames.jp
|releasedate=2023-09-01
|dclink=https://discord.gg/EKKmJVHM2w
|hfpatch=https://github.com/ManlyMarco/HC-HF_Patch/releases/
|plugin=
|hflink=
|}}

'''HoneyCome''' (ハニカム in Japanese) is an 3d eroge created by the Japanese H-game company IllGames (formerly [[Illusion]]). It's a successor to [[Honey Select 2]] gameplaywise but in [[Koikatu]] artstyle. On the technical side it shares many similarities with [[Room Girl]].

It was released on Steam in a cut-down version called '''HoneyCome come come Party'''. Almost all functionality can be resotred by installing the free official "Premium patch".

==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= Windows 8.1/10 64-bit*
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3 8100 or above|CPUrec=Intel Core i7 8700 or above
|RAMmin=8 GB
|HDDmin=20 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=GTX 1060 / RX 480 (3 GB)|GPUrec=6 GB
|MISCmin=1280×720 resolution or larger, Internet connection
}}

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'''[[HoneyCome/News#05.2F29.2F2020|News]]'''

'''[[HoneyCome/Patching|Install Guide]]'''

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

'''[[HoneyCome/Gameplay|Gameplay]]'''
*[[HoneyCome/Gameplay/Gameplay Overview|Gameplay Overview]]
*[[HoneyCome/Gameplay/Girl Feelings and Stats|Girl Feelings and Stats]]
*[[HoneyCome/Gameplay/Events|Events]]
*[[HoneyCome/Gameplay/Achievements and Unlocks|Achievements and Unlocks]]

'''[[HoneyCome/Modding|Modding]]'''
*[[HoneyCome/Modding/Installing Mods|Installing Mods]]
*[[HoneyCome/Modding/Translations|Translations]]

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HoneyCome/Technical Help

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{{HoneyCome}}
Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord 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).

HoneyCome wiki is still under construction. If you have any gameplay questions they can most likely be answered by the Honey Select 2 wiki pages at [[Honey_Select_2]] (the gameplay is basically the same).

HoneyCome

2023-09-13T22:30:11Z

MarC0:

{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=HoneyCome
|theme=Dating, Sandbox
|exoticname=HoneyCome come come Party / ハニカム
|cover=HoneyCome_cover.jpg
|gameweb=https://www.illgames.jp/product/honeycome/
|company=IllGames
|companyweb=https://www.illgames.jp
|releasedate=2020-05-29
|dclink=https://discord.gg/hevygx6
|hfpatch=https://github.com/ManlyMarco/HC-HF_Patch/releases/
|plugin=
|hflink=
|}}

'''HoneyCome''' (ハニカム in Japanese) is an 3d eroge created by the Japanese H-game company IllGames (formerly [[Illusion]]). It's a successor to [[Honey Select 2]] gameplaywise but in [[Koikatu]] artstyle. On the technical side it shares many similarities with [[Room Girl]].

It was released on Steam in a cut-down version called '''HoneyCome come come Party'''. Almost all functionality can be resotred by installing the free official "Premium patch".

==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= Windows 8.1/10 64-bit*
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3 8100 or above|CPUrec=Intel Core i7 8700 or above
|RAMmin=8 GB
|HDDmin=20 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=GTX 1060 / RX 480 (3 GB)|GPUrec=6 GB
|MISCmin=1280×720 resolution or larger, Internet connection
}}

Illusion

2023-09-13T22:29:30Z

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{{gamecompany|category=IllusionGames|modpage=Illusion Games general}}{{CompanyInfo
|name=Illusion
|exoticname=イリュージョン
|banner=Illusion logo.jpg
|founded=21 April 2001
|location=Yokohama, Japan
|active=Yes
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.co.jp (18+)
}}

== About Illusion ==
'''Illusion''' (イリュージョン, ''Iryūjon'') was a company from Yokohama, Japan famous for developing eroge with 3D graphics. Originally, its games were not allowed to be sold or used outside Japan, and official support was only given in Japanese and for use in Japan. However, with the release of Honey Select Unlimited in coordination with the online english erotic game storefront FAKKU, Illusion's policy has since changed. Prior to this change in policy, they were often translated and released in English and other languages by fans.

The company is famous for the controversial 2006 video game RapeLay, considered one of the most controversial in the history of gaming, which was seized, banned or heavily censored in many countries.

On 2023/07/14 the company announced its closure. Shortly after a new company appeared, called [[IllGames]] that immediately picked up where Illusion left with a release of [[HoneyCome]]. Although both companies have explicitly denied having any connection to each other, HoneyCome reuses a substantial amount of assets and code from previous Illusion games like [[Honey Select 2]] and [[Koikatu]], and operates from a twitter account that was previously owned by Illusion.

==Timeline==
{| class="wikitable"
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Year
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Game
! style="font-weight: bold;" | Extras
|-
| 1997 (26 December)
| Des Blood
|
|-
| 1998 (11 June)
| Des Blood 2
|
|-
| 1999 (14 May)
| Bikō
|
|-
| 2000 (1 January)
| [[Dancing Cat's]]
|
|-
| 2000 (14 January)
| [[Des Blood 3]]
|
|-
| 2000 (14 September)
| [[Brutish Mine]]
|
|-
| 2001 (9 March)
| [[Des Blood Racing]]
|
|-
| 2001 (January)
| [[Biko 2|Bikō 2: Reversible Face]]
|
|-
| 2001 (29 June)
| [[Requiem Hurts]]
| Requiem Hurts: Rainy Escape(Expansion)
|-
| 2001 (21 August)
| Interact Play VR
|
|-
| 2002 (19 April)
| Battle Raper
|
|-
| 2002 (13 September)
| Des Blood 4: Lost Alone
|
|-
| 2002 (December)
| Sexy Beach
|
|-
| 2003 (7 June)
| [[Des Blood VR]]
|
|-
| 2003 (11 July)
| Sexy Beach 2
| Chiku Chiku Beach(Expansion, 9 December 2003)
|-
| 2004 (30 January)
| Bikō 3
|
|-
| 2004 (25 June)
| A-GA
|
|-
| 2004 (23 July)
| Jinkō Shōjo (Artificial Girl)
|
|-
| 2004 (26 November)
| Jinkō Shōjo 2 (Artificial Girl 2)
|
|-
| 2005 (22 April)
| [[Battle Raper 2]]
|
|-
| 2005 (25 November)
| Oppai Slider 2
|
|-
| 2006 (21 April)
| [[Rapelay|RapeLay]]
| BotuPlayBotuPlay (Extra Disc)
|-
| 2006 (29 September)
| [[Sexy Beach 3]]
| Sexy Beach 3 Plus(Expansion, 15 December 2006)
|-
| 2007 (25 May)
| [[School Mate|SchoolMate]]
| [[School Mate Sweets!|SchoolMate Sweets!]](Standalone Fan Disc, 27 February 2009)
|-
| 2007 (30 November)
| [[Artificial Girl 3|Jinkō Shōjo 3]] (Artificial Girl 3)
| Jinkō Shōjo 3 Privilege Disc (Bonus Disc, ?2008) Jinkō Shōjo 3 Hannari (Expansion, 2 June2008) Jinkō Shōjo 3 Hannari Privilege Disc (Expansion Bonus Disc, ? 2008)
|-
| 2008 (10 October)
| [[Hako]]
|
|-
| 2009 (29 May)
| [[@HomeMate]]
|
|-
| 2009 (2 October)
| [[Yuusha|Yuusha kara wa Nigerarenai!]]
|
|-
| 2010 (19 February)
| [[Real Kanojo]] (Real Girlfriend)
|
|-
| 2010 (25 June)
| [[School Mate 2|SchoolMate 2]]
|
|-
| 2010 (29 October)
| [[Sexy Beach ZERO|Sexy Beach Zero]]
|
|-
| 2011 (10 June)
| [[Artificial Academy|Jinkō Gakuen]] (Artificial Academy)
|
|-
| 2011 (11 November)
| [[Wakeari|Wakeari!]]
|
|-
| 2012 (24 February)
| [[Love Girl]]
|
|-
| 2012 (25 May)
| [[I'm the Hero|Ore ga Shujinkou]] (I'm the Hero)
|
|-
| 2012 (12 October)
| Happy End Trigger
|
|-
| 2013 (25 January)
| [[Premium Play Darkness]]
| Premium Studio Pro (Disc Add-On Expansion, 19 April 2013)
|-
| 2013 (26 July)
| [[Musumakeup]]
|
|-
| 2013 (1 November)
| [[Immoral Ward]]
|
|-
| 2014 (7 March)
| [[Real Play]]
|
|-
| 2014 (13 June)
| [[Artificial Academy 2|Jinkō Gakuen 2]] (Artificial Academy 2)
| Jinkō Gakuen 2: Append Set (Add-on, 29 August2014) Jinkō Gakuen 2: Append Set 2 (Add-on, 31 October 2014)
|-
| 2014 (26 December)
| [[HaremMate]]
|
|-
| 2015 (24 April)
| [[Play Club]]
| Play Club Studio (Disc Add-on Expansion, 10 July 2015)
|-
| 2015 (11 September)
| [[Sexy Beach Premium Resort]]
|
|-
| 2016 (28 April)
| [[Secrossphere|Sekurosufia]] (Secrosphere)
|
|-
| 2016 (9 September)
| [[Honey Select]]
| Honey Select: Append (Add-on Expansion, 22 December 2016) Honey Select: Party (Add-on Expansion, 28 April 2017)
|-
| 2017 (27 February)
| KanojoVR
|
|-
| 2017 (13 October)
| [[PlayHome]]
| Play Home: Append + Studio (Add-on Expansion, 26 January 2018)
|-
| 2018 (27 April)
| [[Koikatu]]
|Koikatu: After School (Add-on Expansion, 21 December 2018)
|-
| 2019 (26 April)
| [[Emotion Creators]]
|
|-
| 2019 (25 October)
| [[AI Syoujyo]]
|
|-
| 2020 (29 May)
| [[Honey Select 2]]
| Honey Select 2 DX (Add-on Expansion, 30 October 2020)
|-
| 2021 (27 August)
| [[Koikatsu Sunshine]]
|
|-
| 2022 (September 30)
| [[Room Girl]]
| Room Girl Paradise (Add-on Expansion, 28 April 2023)
|}

==DIGITOWN==
[[DIGITOWN]] was an online service affiliated with Illusion to sell certain software with Illusion's intellectual property. Its service was offered in Japanese and (broken) English. DIGITOWN closed down {{#dateformat:2009-07-31|mdy}}

==General Help for Illusion Games==
* [[Illusion Games general modding guide|Illusion Games modding guide]]
* [[Illusion Games How to install |How to install an Illusion Game]]
* [[Illusion Games How to use Registry Fixer|Using Registry Fixer for Illusion]]
* [[Illusion Games How to use Illusion Wizzard|How to use Illusion Wizzard]]

HoneyCome

2023-09-13T22:24:05Z

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{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=HoneyCome
|theme=Dating, Sandbox
|exoticname=HoneyCome come come Party / ハニカム
|cover=HoneyCome_cover.jpg
|gameweb=https://www.illgames.jp/product/honeycome/
|company=IllGames
|companyweb=https://www.illgames.jp
|releasedate=2020-05-29
|dclink=https://discord.gg/hevygx6
|hfpatch=https://github.com/ManlyMarco/HC-HF_Patch/releases/
|plugin=
|hflink=
|}}

'''HoneyCome''' (ハニカム in Japanese) is an 3d eroge created by the Japanese H-game company IllGames (formerly Illusion). It's a successor to [[Honey Select 2]] gameplaywise but in [[Koikatu]] artstyle. On the technical side it shares many similarities with [[Room Girl]].

It was released on Steam in a cut-down version called '''HoneyCome come come Party'''. Almost all functionality can be resotred by installing the free official "Premium patch".

==Requirements==
{{SystemRequirements
|OSmin= Windows 8.1/10 64-bit*
|CPUmin=Intel Core i3 8100 or above|CPUrec=Intel Core i7 8700 or above
|RAMmin=8 GB
|HDDmin=20 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=GTX 1060 / RX 480 (3 GB)|GPUrec=6 GB
|MISCmin=1280×720 resolution or larger, Internet connection
}}

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File:HoneyCome cover.jpg

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Official cover image

Template:IllusionGames

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*[[@HomeMate]]
*[[AI Syoujyo]]
*[[Artificial Academy]]
*[[Artificial Academy 2]]
*[[Artificial Girl 3]]
*[[Battle Raper 2]]
*[[Hako|Box -Hako-]]
*[[Digital Girl]]
*[[Emotion Creators]]
*[[HaremMate]]
*[[HoneyCome]]
*[[Honey Select]]
*[[Honey Select 2]]
*[[Immoral Ward]]
*[[I'm the Hero]]
*[[Koikatu]]
*[[Koikatsu Sunshine]]
*[[Love Girl]]
*[[Musumakeup]]
*[[Play Club]]
*[[PlayHome]]
*[[Premium Play Darkness]]
*[[Rapelay]]
*[[Real Kanojo]]
*[[Real Play]]
*[[Room Girl]]
*[[School Mate]]
*[[School Mate Sweets!]]
*[[School Mate 2]]
*[[Secrossphere]]
*[[Sexy Beach 3]]
*[[Sexy Beach Premium Resort]]
*[[Sexy Beach ZERO]]
*[[Wakeari]]
*[[Yuusha]]

Emotion Creators/Technical Help

2022-10-18T06:43:07Z

MarC0: fix link

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]. 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 Japanese here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/
* '''Q : What is EmotionCreators? Is it an expansion for Koikatsu?''' A : It's a separate game, it does not need Koikatsu at all to work. It allows creating simple custom VNs and custom sex animations.
* '''Q : Whats the difference between EC and KK?''' A : EC is geared toward making VN but has no studio, and KK is more toward making cool stuff in studio and playing the story mode. EC has lesser mod support and cards converted to EC format can't be opened in KK.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/EC-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/EC-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will EmotionCreators run on?''' A : EmotionCreators will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''Q : What engine does EmotionCreators run on?''' A : EmotionCreators uses Unity 3D game engine v2017.4.24 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in `\AppData\LocalLow\illusion__EmotionCreators\EmotionCreators`, 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a 1311 / Data1.cab / corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file. Also try renaming the .msi to `ILLUSION エモーション・クリエイターズ.msi` if the file name is corrupt
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\EC", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Run EmotionCreators.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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check the in game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on EmotionCreators?''' A : No, only KK cards can be loaded.
* '''Q : Where can I get more character cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.moe/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for EC or Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine cards won't work)
* '''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 : I have updated to the 0606 update, and now my in game scene downloads just hang, why?''' A : The 0606 update seems to change how downloads work, and the unofficial server does not seem to be updated to account for this.
* '''Q : I can't move around the camera while creating a scene, am I missing something?''' A : In order to move the camera while creating a scene, you may use the keyboard shortcuts, or simply press and hold [ctrl] while doing the normal camera controls.
* '''Q : ADV mode doesn't work - white screen, only playing background music, and I have `FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format` in Console / output_log.''' A : Download latest BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes (or install latest EC HF Patch).
* '''Q : ADV mode doesn't work - black screen with text, no characters/graphics.''' A : Open Settings/Graphics, change one of the options and go back.
* '''Q : Can I convert KK cards to EC?''' A : Yes, put them inside UserData as normal and they will be automatically converted to the EC format (you can no longer read them in KK so keep a backup).
* '''Q : Can I convert KKS cards to EC?''' A : No.
* '''Q : Can I convert EC cards to KK?''' A : No, the EC character cards only have one outfit and might be missing some mod data.
* '''Q: I get a crash and game lock-up when trying to open tutorial and possibly when doing other things!''' A : This is usually caused by corrupted setting files inside UserData. Make sure you have latest IllusionFixes. If that doesn't help, try removing or restoring config, custom and system folders inside UserData.
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead).
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the ABMX plugin, but be advised that changing male height commonly leads to breaking certain animations.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.

= Uncensor FAQs =
* '''Q : How do I uncensor the game?''' A : Download 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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/ (note that it's for KK plugins, but many of the plugins are also available for EC)
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - they are most likely for KK and will not work. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - they are most likely for KK and will not work.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

2022-10-18T06:42:36Z

MarC0: fix link

{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}
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]. 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). Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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 FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ (only base game) https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0038pack/ (base game + EX expansion) or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''Q : How do I install the game?''' A : Check this guide: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php?title=Koikatsu_Sunshine/Install_Guide.
* '''Q : How do I get/install the EX expansion?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/SJ9OXedO3qI You can buy just the expansion here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0036/
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v2019.4.9 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : How do I save the game?''' A : You can save the game in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.moe/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine! (EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.

* '''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 : 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. You can disable girls bothering you with 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 : 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 : (Unverified!) 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.
* '''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 : 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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - they are most likely for KK and will not work in KKS at all. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - they are most likely for KK and will not work in KKS at all.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.

= 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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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{{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]. 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).

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= General FAQs =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : The game is available in English on Steam (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE/Proton on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Run Koikatu.exe directly instead of a launcher.
* '''Q : The game runs in WINE/Proton, 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. For more info check https://github.com/Mantas-2155X/illusion-wine-guide and https://docs.bepinex.dev/articles/advanced/proton_wine.html
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : I can't play the game? Missing Story button?''' A : Assuming you have KK Party, you need to either install the official Special Patch (unlocks story mode and some other things), or the unofficial HF Patch (unlocks everything including studio, and installs commonly used mods).
* '''Q : School is empty! No girls. I am alone. How to add girls?''' A : Add characters in the roster screen (you can do it when starting a new game, or at the end of every day in the night menu).
* '''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 : What are the blue shadows? Everyone is blue? Blue ghosts?''' A : They are added by a plugin to give more life to the school environment (they are not interactable). To turn them off, open the settings (F1) and click on Plugin settings, search for "mob" and turn off the relevant setting.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on Koikatsu?''' A : No, KK Sunshine can load KK cards but not the other way around.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.moe/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''Q : Story mode starts very slowly or has bad performance! (low FPS / lags / stutter)''' A : Try reducing the maximum number of characters loaded (you can do it in the NPC list or in game settings). Turn off the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings to let the game use lower quality character models (might cause graphical issues with characters using modded items). Putting the game on SSD will reduce load time a bit but it won't affect FPS and stutter. Make sure your IllusionFixes are fully updated to reduce stutter and improve FPS.
* '''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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : The card I downloaded loads correctly in maker/studio but doesn't load correctly in story mode?''' A : Try turning on the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings. Note that it will increase memory and graphics usage by a decent amount so you might need to reduce the maximum amount of characters loaded at once. Also make sure that showing all accessories is turned on in game settings (near the bottom) - some characters use accessories as hair so this should fix bald heads.
* '''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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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. You can disable girls bothering you with options at the bottom of the settings (available since AfterSchool update).
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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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]. 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).

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= General FAQs =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : The game is available in English on Steam (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE/Proton on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Run Koikatu.exe directly instead of a launcher.
* '''Q : The game runs in WINE/Proton, 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. For more info check https://github.com/Mantas-2155X/illusion-wine-guide and https://docs.bepinex.dev/articles/advanced/proton_wine.html
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : I can't play the game? Missing Story button?''' A : Assuming you have KK Party, you need to either install the official Special Patch (unlocks story mode and some other things), or the unofficial HF Patch (unlocks everything including studio, and installs commonly used mods).
* '''Q : School is empty! No girls. I am alone. How to add girls?''' A : Add characters in the roster screen (you can do it when starting a new game, or at the end of every day in the night menu).
* '''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 : What are the blue shadows? Everyone is blue? Blue ghosts?''' A : They are added by a plugin to give more life to the school environment (they are not interactable). To turn them off, open the settings (F1) and click on Plugin settings, search for "mob" and turn off the relevant setting.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on Koikatsu?''' A : No, KK Sunshine can load KK cards but not the other way around.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''Q : Story mode starts very slowly or has bad performance! (low FPS / lags / stutter)''' A : Try reducing the maximum number of characters loaded (you can do it in the NPC list or in game settings). Turn off the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings to let the game use lower quality character models (might cause graphical issues with characters using modded items). Putting the game on SSD will reduce load time a bit but it won't affect FPS and stutter. Make sure your IllusionFixes are fully updated to reduce stutter and improve FPS.
* '''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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : The card I downloaded loads correctly in maker/studio but doesn't load correctly in story mode?''' A : Try turning on the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings. Note that it will increase memory and graphics usage by a decent amount so you might need to reduce the maximum amount of characters loaded at once. Also make sure that showing all accessories is turned on in game settings (near the bottom) - some characters use accessories as hair so this should fix bald heads.
* '''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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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. You can disable girls bothering you with options at the bottom of the settings (available since AfterSchool update).
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Emotion Creators

2022-06-13T05:47:03Z

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{{GameInfo
|name=Emotion Creators
|exoticname=エモーション・クリエイターズ
|cover=EmotionCreators.png
|company=Illusion
|releasedate=2019-04-26
|theme=Visual novel maker
|hflink=
|aslink=
|fplink=
|dclink=https://universalhentai.com
|hfpatch=https://github.com/ManlyMarco/EC-HF_Patch
|plugin=
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.jp/
|gameweb=http://www.illusion.jp/preview/emocre/
}}

'''Emotion Creators''' (エモーション・クリエイターズ in Japanese) is a tool by [[Illusion]] that allowed users to create, dress, and pose characters and to create and share ADV-style visual novel scenes and H scenes with them.

[[Category:Tools]]

Honey Select

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{{hgame|game={{PAGENAME}}|company=Illusion|category=IllusionGames}}
{{GameInfo
|name=Honey Select
|exoticname=ハニーセレクト
|cover=honey_select_cover.jpg
|gameweb=http://www.illusion.jp/preview/honey/
|company=Illusion
|companyweb=http://www.illusion.jp
|aslink=http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/eroge-corner-102/%5Billusion%5D-honey%E2%99%A5select-%E3%83%8F%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BB%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88-discussion-faq-500741/
|releasedate=2016-09-09
|hfpatch=http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/requests-releases-honey-select-mods-143/patch-honey-select-mf-patch-emf-patch-551792/
|dclink=https://discord.gg/illusionsoft
|}}
'''Honey Select''' (ハニーセレクト in Japanese) is an eroge created by the Japanese H-game company Illusion. The game was released on {{#dateformat:2016-09-09|mdy}}.

An international version called [https://www.fakku.net/games/honey-select-unlimited-english Honey Select Unlimited] was released by FAKKU on {{#dateformat:2018-03-28|mdy}}.
==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=10 GB|HDDrec=12 GB
|DXmin=DirectX 11
|GPUmin=1 GB|GPUrec=2 GB
|MISCmin=DVD-ROM
}}

PlayHome

2022-06-13T05:46:01Z

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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
|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
}}

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

2022-04-30T16:49:26Z

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{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}
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]. 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). Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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 FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ (only base game) https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0038pack/ (base game + EX expansion) or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''Q : How do I install the game?''' A : Check this guide: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php?title=Koikatsu_Sunshine/Install_Guide.
* '''Q : How do I get/install the EX expansion?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/SJ9OXedO3qI You can buy just the expansion here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0036/
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v2019.4.9 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : How do I save the game?''' A : You can save the game in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine! (EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.

* '''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 : 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. You can disable girls bothering you with 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 : 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 : (Unverified!) 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.
* '''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 : 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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - they are most likely for KK and will not work in KKS at all. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - they are most likely for KK and will not work in KKS at all.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.

= 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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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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]. 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 (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : I can't play the game? Missing Story button?''' A : Assuming you have KK Party, you need to either install the official Special Patch (unlocks story mode and some other things), or the unofficial HF Patch (unlocks everything including studio, and installs commonly used mods).
* '''Q : School is empty! No girls. I am alone. How to add girls?''' A : Add characters in the roster screen (you can do it when starting a new game, or at the end of every day in the night menu).
* '''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 : What are the blue shadows? Everyone is blue? Blue ghosts?''' A : They are added by a plugin to give more life to the school environment (they are not interactable). To turn them off, open the settings (F1) and click on Plugin settings, search for "mob" and turn off the relevant setting.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on Koikatsu?''' A : No, KK Sunshine can load KK cards but not the other way around.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''Q : Story mode starts very slowly or has bad performance! (low FPS / lags / stutter)''' A : Try reducing the maximum number of characters loaded (you can do it in the NPC list or in game settings). Turn off the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings to let the game use lower quality character models (might cause graphical issues with characters using modded items). Putting the game on SSD will reduce load time a bit but it won't affect FPS and stutter. Make sure your IllusionFixes are fully updated to reduce stutter and improve FPS.
* '''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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : The card I downloaded loads correctly in maker/studio but doesn't load correctly in story mode?''' A : Try turning on the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings. Note that it will increase memory and graphics usage by a decent amount so you might need to reduce the maximum amount of characters loaded at once. Also make sure that showing all accessories is turned on in game settings (near the bottom) - some characters use accessories as hair so this should fix bald heads.
* '''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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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. You can disable girls bothering you with options at the bottom of the settings (available since AfterSchool update).
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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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]. 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).

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= General FAQs =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : The game is available in English on Steam (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : I can't play the game? Missing Story button?''' A : Assuming you have KK Party, you need to either install the official Special Patch (unlocks story mode and some other things), or the unofficial HF Patch (unlocks everything including studio, and installs commonly used mods).
* '''Q : School is empty! No girls. I am alone. How to add girls?''' A : Add characters in the roster screen (you can do it when starting a new game, or at the end of every day in the night menu).
* '''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 : What are the blue shadows? Everyone is blue? Blue ghosts?''' A : They are added by a plugin to give more life to the school environment (they are not interactable). To turn them off, open the settings (F1) and click on Plugin settings, search for "mob" and turn off the relevant setting.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on Koikatsu?''' A : No, KK Sunshine can load KK cards but not the other way around.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''Q : Story mode starts very slowly or has bad performance! (low FPS / lags / stutter)''' A : Try reducing the maximum number of characters loaded (you can do it in the NPC list or in game settings). Turn off the "force high poly" setting in plugin settings to let the game use lower quality character models (might cause graphical issues with characters using modded items). Putting the game on SSD will reduce load time a bit but it won't affect FPS and stutter.
* '''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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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. You can disable girls bothering you with options at the bottom of the settings (available since AfterSchool update).
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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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]. 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).

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= General FAQs =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : The game is available in English on Steam (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : I can't play the game? Missing Story button?''' A : Assuming you have KK Party, you need to either install the official Special Patch (unlocks story mode and some other things), or the unofficial HF Patch (unlocks everything including studio, and installs commonly used mods).
* '''Q : School is empty! No girls. I am alone. How to add girls?''' A : Add characters in the roster screen (you can do it when starting a new game, or at the end of every day in the night menu).
* '''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 : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on Koikatsu?''' A : No, KK Sunshine can load KK cards but not the other way around.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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. You can disable girls bothering you with options at the bottom of the settings (available since AfterSchool update).
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Emotion Creators/Technical Help

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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]. 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 Japanese here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/
* '''Q : What is EmotionCreators? Is it an expansion for Koikatsu?''' A : It's a separate game, it does not need Koikatsu at all to work. It allows creating simple custom VNs and custom sex animations.
* '''Q : Whats the difference between EC and KK?''' A : EC is geared toward making VN but has no studio, and KK is more toward making cool stuff in studio and playing the story mode. EC has lesser mod support and cards converted to EC format can't be opened in KK.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/EC-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/EC-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will EmotionCreators run on?''' A : EmotionCreators will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''Q : What engine does EmotionCreators run on?''' A : EmotionCreators uses Unity 3D game engine v2017.4.24 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in `\AppData\LocalLow\illusion__EmotionCreators\EmotionCreators`, 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a 1311 / Data1.cab / corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file. Also try renaming the .msi to `ILLUSION エモーション・クリエイターズ.msi` if the file name is corrupt
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\EC", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Run EmotionCreators.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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check the in game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on EmotionCreators?''' A : No, only KK cards can be loaded.
* '''Q : Where can I get more character cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for EC or Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine cards won't work)
* '''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 : I have updated to the 0606 update, and now my in game scene downloads just hang, why?''' A : The 0606 update seems to change how downloads work, and the unofficial server does not seem to be updated to account for this.
* '''Q : I can't move around the camera while creating a scene, am I missing something?''' A : In order to move the camera while creating a scene, you may use the keyboard shortcuts, or simply press and hold [ctrl] while doing the normal camera controls.
* '''Q : ADV mode doesn't work - white screen, only playing background music, and I have `FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format` in Console / output_log.''' A : Download latest BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes (or install latest EC HF Patch).
* '''Q : ADV mode doesn't work - black screen with text, no characters/graphics.''' A : Open Settings/Graphics, change one of the options and go back.
* '''Q : Can I convert KK cards to EC?''' A : Yes, put them inside UserData as normal and they will be automatically converted to the EC format (you can no longer read them in KK so keep a backup).
* '''Q : Can I convert KKS cards to EC?''' A : No.
* '''Q : Can I convert EC cards to KK?''' A : No, the EC character cards only have one outfit and might be missing some mod data.
* '''Q: I get a crash and game lock-up when trying to open tutorial and possibly when doing other things!''' A : This is usually caused by corrupted setting files inside UserData. Make sure you have latest IllusionFixes. If that doesn't help, try removing or restoring config, custom and system folders inside UserData.
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. Putting the game on SSD will also help to cut the load time a bit.
* '''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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead).
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the ABMX plugin, but be advised that changing male height commonly leads to breaking certain animations.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.

= Uncensor FAQs =
* '''Q : How do I uncensor the game?''' A : Download 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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/ (note that it's for KK plugins, but many of the plugins are also available for EC)
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - they are most likely for KK and will not work. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - they are most likely for KK and will not work.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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{{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]. 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 (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''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 : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu Sunshine cards work on Koikatsu?''' A : No, KK Sunshine can load KK cards but not the other way around.

* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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. You can disable girls bothering you with options at the bottom of the settings (available since AfterSchool update).
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

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{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}
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]. 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). Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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 FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''Q : How do I install the game?''' A : Check this guide: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php?title=Koikatsu_Sunshine/Install_Guide.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v2019.4.9 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : The game won't launch with WINE on Linux, what do I do?''' A : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''Q : How do I save the game?''' A : You can save the game in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put cards in the appropriate UserData folder. '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Where do I place character cards?''' A : \Userdata\Chara\male or female
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine! (EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 Sideloader Modpack through KKManager (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 : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : Your UI translation might be outdated. get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used. Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.

* '''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 : 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. You can disable girls bothering you with 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 : 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 : (Unverified!) 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.
* '''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 : 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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - they are most likely for KK and will not work in KKS at all. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - they are most likely for KK and will not work in KKS at all.
* '''Q : Are there any recommended plugins? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.

= 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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

Koikatu/Technical Help

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{{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]. 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 (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ or here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183
* '''Q : What is the difference between the Steam release, Fakku release 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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all). The Fakku release is basically the same as the Steam release except you can't get VR and AfterParty DLCs.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw
* '''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). They can be bought separately or as a bundle with the full game here: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/ (Japanese release only). If you have Koikatsu Party, both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC. You can buy it from your Steam library (find Koikatsu Party and it will be in the DLC column).
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake, follow the Download link around the center of the page). You'll need a torrent client to download torrent link. qbittorrent is an example of free and good ones, but you can use any other client. For Direct Download, you need to be a patron. If you want to find latest mods not yet included in the patch, check the mod release channel on the Koikatsu discord server.
* '''Q : What is HF Patch?''' A : HF patch is install wizard, helps to ease you to install translations and mandatory mods and also can attempt to fix broken installs. Check the readme for more info: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch
* '''Q : What's All in One (AIO) update pack?''' A : It was a drag/drop update that contained the updates + default bepinex/plugins + translation. It is no longer supported and has been superseeded by HF patch. 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''Q : How do I manually install updates and DLCs?''' A : (Japanese release) 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. First install both paid expansions, then latest game patch, then yoyaku/darkness. If you have the game on Steam you don't need to do anything special, just install any DLC you want from your library. '''Warning:''' After manually updating the game you will probably have to reinstall HF Patch if you use it. You also need to reinstall HF Patch when Steam updates your KK Party and after you add or remove DLC.
* '''Q : What is a Koisona?''' A : Koisona was coined on the Koikatsu Discord server to mean yourself made in the game.
* '''Q : What versions of Windows will Koikatsu run on?''' A : Koikatsu will only run on 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and above due to the use of DirectX 11 graphics API. If you have a 64-bit processor but are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to switch to 64-bit Windows.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator or change my system locale?''' A : You don't have to do anything with system locale to run the game (might only apply to modded games). You might need to use a locale emulator or change system locale to install/extract the Japanese release and updates, however.
* '''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. If you run the game .exe directly then Steam will not show you as playing the game.
* '''Q : What engine does Koikatu run on?''' A : Koikatu uses Unity 3D game engine v5.6.2 (instead of Illusion's depreciated Yayoi engine). Check properties of the .exe file or read the log file for the exact engine version.
* '''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 (might only apply to modded games).
* '''Q : Can I run 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 might need to manually edit 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 : 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 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 on the server for many parts of the game, mods and modding.

= Issues installing and starting the game =
* '''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 : When installing the game I get a cab/corruption error?''' A : Move the installation files to a simple directory like "D:\setup\" and run the .msi file.
* '''Q : I am trying to install the HF patch, but I have a .zip file with a bunch of small files and folders inside. Which of them do I use?''' A : None of them. You may have downloaded the source files from GitHub instead of the compiled patch. HF Patch is an executable (.exe + a few .bin files) and can be found by following the link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases
* '''Q : My game won't start, and I use Citrix software?''' A : Citrix can crash the game on startup, check this for a fix: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1743358239830363122/
* '''Q : My game hangs on start after installing mods!''' A : Wait for a while, first start after installing mods can take a long time, especially if the game is installed to a slow HDD. If you want to see loading progress you can turn on system console in the BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg file.
* '''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 plugins, 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 : Mods/translations aren't loading!''' A : Try moving the game to a simple directory like "D:\Games\KK", special characters in the game path or very long paths can cause issues.
* '''Q : Title screen is partially black or has missing options, why?''' A : This can be caused by KK Party being updated by Steam. Install the latest hf patch, or reinstall the special patch manually. When you're done, go to KK Party properties in your steam library and turn off automatic updates to prevent this from happening in the future.
* '''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 =
* '''Q : Are there any official manuals?''' A : To check thein game manual, press F5. It covers a lot of the gameplay. There is also a separate manual inside your game directory, you can open it through the game launcher.
* '''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 more girls cards?''' A : Other than the built-in network share feature there are many sites that share cards. Here's a brief list:
** #card-sharing channel on the Koikatsu Discord server
** In-game network option (only works for unmodded games, your IP needs to be located in Japan)
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatu/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download cards for Koikatsu! (Koikatsu Sunshine or EmotionCreators cards won't work)
* '''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 : You might have a thumbnail of the card with the character info stripped out. This can happen when posting the card on some websites and on Discord - make sure that you download the original png file (on discord click the "Open Original" button). Check 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 not, it might be missing the character data). 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 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 : 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 : Why I can't connect to the servers to check out/download characters through ingame menus?''' A : The official server blocks non Japanese IPs. There was a mirror server for westerners, but it's been down for months now, most likely forever.
* '''Q : My character's skirt is acting weird in character maker (boxy/sticking out corners)! Is this normal?''' A : Skirt issues can happen when you set your character hips slider too thin, (usually below 0), you need to test to see what the exact limit is (or wear pants instead). Skirt issues can also be caused by outdated BetterPenetration, make sure you are using the latest version.
* '''Q : How can I change the height of my male character?''' A : There is no way to change the male height without using the 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 latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''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. Get latest version of IllusionFixes to fix this.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Get the latest HF Patch to fix it automatically.
* '''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 (especially if you have an old modpack). Get the latest HF Patch to make sure you have the latest translations.
* '''Q : How do I unlock all the H animations without having to play the game?''' A : Assuming you have CheatTools installed, press the Pause key and look for the unlock settings in the left window.
* '''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 1: 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 CheatTools plugin to unlock all positions.
* '''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 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. For best results, install the BetterPenetration plugin as well to get dynamic uncensors with better animations. You can get the latest uncensor pack from KKManager updater (BetterPenetration uses separate uncensors that are bundled with the plugin).
* '''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, UncensorSelector will automatically match body color of all parts.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin fixes this issue.
* '''Q : How to make a Futa?''' A : 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 : What does plugin x do? Where can I download it?''' A : Look here: https://github.com/Frostation/KK-Plugins-Compendium/
* '''Q : What is KKManager?''' A : KKManager is a card, plugin and mod manager. It includes an automatic zipmod updater that downloads latest Sideloader Modpacks (clothing/accessories/textures/items/maps/animations/uncensors) into your "mods" folder within your main game directory.
* '''Q : How do I update my mods with KKManager?''' A : If you have a custom game launcher, click the Update button. Otherwise open KKManager and click Update in the top menu.
* '''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! If you have a zip file, check if it has a manifest.xml file inside of it, if it doesn't then it is not a zipmod and does '''not''' go inside the mods folder!
* '''Q : Where do I place plugins / dll files?''' A : Most plugins are made for BepInEx 5.x and go inside the BepInEx\plugins folder in 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 obsoleted mod launcher - you will need the IPALoaderX plugin to use these. Usually the download page will mention if a plugin is for IPA, otherwise it's most likely a normal BepInEx plugin. Some old plugins might be made for BepInEx 4.x - in that case you will need the BepInEx4Upgrader plugin.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? Where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Check the mod release channels on the Koikatsu discord server. 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 : BepisPlugins, IllusionFixes, 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 a POV mod?''' A : Get RealPOV from https://github.com/IllusionMods/KeelPlugins.
* '''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 between Stiletto and MakerOptimizations plugins. Press F1, go to Plugin Setting on top right, Disable the "Disable Maker IK" on there and restart the game. This setting should automatically get disabled if Stiletto is detected in latest versions.
* '''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 : My downloaded scene doesn't load?''' A : Read answer above about character cards not loading, it's the same deal.
* '''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 : You can use the Character export plugin or the MakerBridge plugin to extract them.

= Darkness/Yoyaku FAQs =
* '''Q : What is Darkness and what does it do?''' A : It's an expansion for Koikatsu. It adds "dark" content to the game, mostly forced MMF with a janitor. It is split into three parts, the 3rd one is released on June 21st 2019.
* '''Q : Do I need to get Darkness to use new mods?''' A : No, at the moment it's fully optional and most commonly used mods will work with either version of the game. Some less common mods might be incompatible with Darkness or on the contrary might require it to be installed.
* '''Q : How do I get Darkness?''' A : It was a preorder exclusive for people who bought EmotionCreators and can no longer be bought.
* '''Q : What is the yoyaku DLC and do I need it for Darkness?''' A : Darkness doesn't need yoyaku, yoyaku adds some outfits and the extra two heads. It should be installed before Darkness but is fully optional (although recommended). If someone installs yoyaku after Darkness they will downgrade their game version, so they will have to install Darkness once more.
* '''Q : Can I use HF Patch with Darkness installed? Does it include Darkness?''' A : HF Patch doesn't include Darkness. You can install HF Patch v2.7 or higher if you have Darkness installed (it will work if it's not installed too). If you install HF Patch v2.6 or earlier it will disable Darkness content.
* '''Q : What personalities are supported by darkness?''' A : Only 6 personalities are supported by the expansion, you won't be able to start the Darkness H scene with any other personality (since scripts and voice clips don't exist). Supported personalities: Typical Schoolgirl, Ojousama, Pure, Friendly, Timid, Humble. (Darkness DLC was split into parts, each part came with only some of the personalities)
* '''Q : How are Darkness DLC part actually delivered?''' A : Darkness updates are total of 3 parts. Part 1 is the base for h scene and dark content. Each part adds 1 new cloth and 2 personality supports for darkness content. There's a total of 3 new clothes and 6 personality support.
* '''Q : Is Koikatsu Party (Steam Ver) Support Darkness Content?''' A : No, it has no support for darkness and yoyaku because of large differences in the codebases of the Japanese and Steam releases.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

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{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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= General FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw.
* '''Q : How do I install the game?''' A : Check this guide: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php?title=Koikatsu_Sunshine/Install_Guide.
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server at https://universalhentai.com. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

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{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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= General FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw.
* '''Q : How do I install the game?''' A : Check this guide: [[Koikatsu Sunshine/Install Guide]].
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server at https://universalhentai.com. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

2021-12-20T04:39:46Z

MarC0: Update booru links

{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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 FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw.
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
** https://db.bepis.io/koikatsu
** https://kenzato.uk/booru/category/KK
** https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=koikatsu
** https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ (Japanese)
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server at https://universalhentai.com. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

2021-12-20T04:35:31Z

MarC0: /* General FAQ */

{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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 FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at DMM\FanzaGames: https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ or at the Official Illusion Online Service: https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check this guide: https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw.
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
** [https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=all Illusion Booru]
** [https://kenzato.uk/booru/ Kenzato]
** [https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ yuki-portal]
** [https://db.bepis.io/ Bepis]
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server at https://universalhentai.com. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

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{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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= General FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at [https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ DMM\FanzaGames] or at the [https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 Official Illusion Online Service] (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check [https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw this guide].
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
** [https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=all Illusion Booru]
** [https://kenzato.uk/booru/ Kenzato]
** [https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ yuki-portal]
** [https://db.bepis.io/ Bepis]
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 Koikatsu Discord server at https://universalhentai.com. Have your output_log.txt file ready (it's in the game root if your game has recent mods, or in /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

2021-12-20T04:30:10Z

MarC0: /* Main game / Character maker FAQS */

{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [[Koikatu/Technical_Help|Koikatsu FAQ]] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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= General FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at [https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ DMM\FanzaGames] or at the [https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 Official Illusion Online Service] (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check [https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw this guide].
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
** [https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=all Illusion Booru]
** [https://kenzato.uk/booru/ Kenzato]
** [https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ yuki-portal]
** [https://db.bepis.io/ Bepis]
** '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatu/Technical Help

2021-09-12T13:44:49Z

MarC0: minor updates

{{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 (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183 or here https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/
* '''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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case only abdata folder has to be copied, and when asked to replace files you should select No to all).
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check [https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw this guide].
* '''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). 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 Both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC, you can buy it from your Steam library.
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu on Windows 95?''' A : Only one way to know! Joking aside, it won't work on anything older than Vista 64bit (it might work on XP/2003 64bit, but good luck).
* '''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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

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{{Koikatsu_Sunshine}}Most commonly asked questions and their answers, search for keywords to find your issue quickly. If your question isn't answered here or you can't seem to fix your issue, visit the #help channel on the [https://universalhentai.com Koikatsu Discord server]. Check the [https://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php?title=Koikatu/Technical_Help Koikatsu FAQ] as well, since many of the answers also apply to KKS.

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= General FAQ =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : You can buy The Japanese version at [https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/detail/illusion_0035/ DMM\FanzaGames] or at the [https://dlshop.illu-member.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=245 Official Illusion Online Service] (only for customers in Japan). There's no information about an eventual western/Steam release, but one is likely sometime next year.
* '''Q : How do I buy/download the game from DMM?''' A : Check [https://youtu.be/WLoY5WCqTSw this guide].
* '''Q : I can't install it / I get a data cab error during install''' A : Move the install files to a folder with no Japanese characters like "D:\KKS_installer" and run the .msi file from the setup folder.
* '''Q : The game breaks when going to different maps or characters are in fast forward''' A : You need to install IllusionFixes (specifically the CultureFix). Saves made without the fix will have corrupted character data, so after installing the fix you will have to start a new game or remove all girls and re-add them.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 link on this page here: https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KKS-HF_Patch/releases
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu in Windows 1.0/95/XP?''' A : No, Koikatsu will only run 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 as long as it's the 64-bit version.
* '''Q : Do I have to use a locale emulator?''' A : You don't have to use an locale emulator as long as you install IllusionFixes.
* '''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 v2019.4.9.
* '''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 : Try running KoikatsuSunshine.exe directly.
* '''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 in your room, or from the middle-click menu on the right when walking around.
* '''Q : How do I end the day quickly?''' A : Press Middle mouse Button and chose the option to go to your room, or progress time in top right corner.
* '''Q : What are Character cards?''' A : Character cards are special images in the format .png that contains data from the character to be loaded in the game. With this system you can pick up character from internet and load on your game and vice versa. Put Girl's cards in "UserData\chara\female" folder and Male cards in "UserData\chara\male". '''Note''': Be sure to download the original card image file, not a miniature or a photo of a card, otherwise it will not work!
* '''Q : Do Koikatsu cards work on Koikatsu Sunshine?''' A : Koikatsu cards can be converted into Koikatsu Sunshine cards. When you place a Koikatsu card on "UserData\chara\female" it will be converted into a Sunshine card in the next time you open the game. '''WARNING''': The other way around does NOT work, that is, Sunshine cards does NOT work on the old Koikatsu game. Also cards with mods may have issues.
* '''Q : Where can I get more girls cards?''' A : If you play the unmodified (vanilla) Japanese game and you are in Japan you can go to the ingame network option. If you are playing a modified version (in other language than Japanese or with mods) or outside Japan you cannot use the network option, instead there are many sites that share cards such as:
: [https://illusioncards.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=all Illusion Booru]
: [https://kenzato.uk/booru/ Kenzato]
: [https://yuki-portal.com/uploader/koikatusunshine/ yuki-portal]
: [https://db.bepis.io/ Bepis]
: '''WARNING''': These sites have cards for lots of games, be sure to download for Koikatsu or Koikatsu Sunshine!
* '''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, BepisPlugins and IllusionFixes. Also check if you don't have too many cards in the root of character folders as it is also can impact maker load times. 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 update modpacks from game launcher > Update (assuming your game is already modded). 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 : My character's skirt is acting weird 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 : My character's skirt is vibrating rapidly?''' A : You can fix this by turning off vsync and limiting your FPS to 60.
* '''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 the latest IllusionFixes or remove the offending mod.
* '''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. Get the latest IllusionFixes or change personality of the character card.
* '''Q : My menu UI is messed up, what do I do?''' A : It might be time to update your UI translation. Check if your game resolution / window size is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
* '''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 machine translations, rather than a human. If you don't use a translation pack then you will get even worse translations since a worse machine translation service will be used.
* '''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 : 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 : You can instantly warp to any location from the middle click menu, or by pressing F3.
* '''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 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 : 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 KKS_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 KKS_UncensorSelector all match body color.
* '''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 BetterPenetration plugin mostly fixes it.
* '''Q : How to make Futa?''' A : KKS_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.
* '''Q : Is there any recommended plugin? where do I get this useful plugin?''' A : Yes, 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 the Drag and Drop plugin. 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 : 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 /KoikatsuSunshine_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.

Koikatsu Sunshine/Technical Help

2021-08-30T02:01:59Z

MarC0: Add new general faqs

Koikatu/Technical Help

2021-05-17T03:37:51Z

MarC0: Update DLC info

{{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).

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= General FAQs =
* '''Q : Where can I buy the game?''' A : The game is available in English on Steam (with DLC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1073440/__Koikatsu_Party/ The Japanese release and DLC can be bought here: https://www.illu-member.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=183 or here https://dlsoft.dmm.co.jp/list/article=maker/id=30012/
* '''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 DLC older than Darkness and Yoyaku are available in English as the "AfterParty" DLC on Steam (The JP DLC can also be installed to KK Party, in that case 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). 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 Both of these expansions were localized as the AfterParty DLC, you can buy it from your Steam library.
* '''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). That being said, '''you should get the AfterParty DLC instead'''. It contains all DLC compatible with Party at a lower price and with English and Chinese translations.
* '''Q : Where to download the latest updates, mods and translations?''' A : You can use HF patch here : https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/latest (make sure you don't download the source code by mistake).
* '''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 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. '''The AIO is no longer maintained'''.
* '''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 : Can I run Koikatsu on Windows 95?''' A : Only one way to know! Joking aside, it won't work on anything older than Vista 64bit (it might work on XP/2003 64bit, but good luck).
* '''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.