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Artificial Academy 2/PP list

2015-05-08T01:54:31Z

Xpg: /* jg2e00_00_00 */ Added append II note

{{hgame|game=Artificial Academy 2|company=IllusionGames|category=IllusionGames}}

This page lists the contents of the game's PP files. Editing these files requires [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/112039-SB3Utility-Releases-and-Discussion/page61?p=3352965#post3352965 the SB3Utility]

==Editor PP Files==

===jg2e00_00_00===
*jg2_EyeNeck.lst - Unknown.
*jg2e_00_00_00_00.lst - Male character names.
*jg2e_00_00_01_00.lst - Female character names.
*jg2e_00_01_00_00.lst - Original game Personalities (the kanji are there, and some values differ). Read by Maker to label the Personality buttons and by the Game for Karaoke directory names. Changing the Kanji will change the button label and the name the Game uses for the Karaoke directory.
**The preorder DLC (曹)(Cadet) personality's file (jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst) is contained in the Game's jg2p05_a21_01.pp file.
**The Append DLC (慈 and 策)(Caring and Schemer) personalities' files (jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst) are contained in the Game's jg2p05_a22_01.pp and jg2p05_s04_01.pp files.
**The Append II DLC (軽 and 温)(Carefree and Warm) personalities' files (jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst) are contained in the Game's jg2p05_a23_01.pp and jg2p05_s05_01.pp files.
*jg2e_00_02_00_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_02_01_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_02_02_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_02_03_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_03_00_00.lst - Lovers/Friends/Sexual Items lists, in column order.
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_00_00_01.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_00_00_02.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_00_00_03.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_00.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_01.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_02.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_03.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.

===jg2e01_00_00===
*Tons of XX, Eye, XA, and data files. These might be for the default two characters as their cards are baked into here.
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TCmoiYoaze7_ViJQIVvlxzXhkLl7GcsNOJYTdQUoqIQ/pubhtml jg2e01_00_00.pp spreadsheet file with pictures for 3D modders] by cowsrkool

===jg2e02_00_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the front hairs in the core game (Slots 01-45).

===jg2e02_00_01===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the first preorder DLC front hairs (Slots 46, 47, and 48).

===jg2e02_00_02===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the second preorder DLC front hair (Slot 49).

===jg2e02_00_03===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Illusion Special Member Bonus front hair (Slot 50).

===jg2e02_00_04===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Append DLC front hairs (Slots 51, 52, and 53).

===jg2e02_01_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the side hairs in the core game (Slots 01-28).

===jg2e02_01_01===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the Append DLC Side Hairs (Slots 29-30).

===jg2e02_02_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the back hairs in the core game (Slots 01-55).

===jg2e02_02_01===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the first preorder DLC back hairs (Slots 56, 57, and 58).

===jg2e02_02_02===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the second preorder DLC back hair (Slot 59).

===jg2e02_02_03===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Illusion Special Member Bonus back hair (Slot 60).

===jg2e02_02_04===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Append DLC back hairs (Slots 61, 62, and 63).

===jg2e02_03_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the hair extensions in the core game (Slots 01-26).

===jg2e02_03_01===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the preorder hair extension (Slot 27).

===jg2e02_03_02===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the Append DLC hair extensions (Slots 28 and 29).

===jg2e03_00_00===
*Character textures. Nipples, eyes, pubic hair, lipstick, mosaic censors, etc. all seem to be in here.

===jg2e04_00_00===
*SVIEXs.

===jg2e05_00_00===
*WAV files for the game's core 25 personalities dialogue when selected.

===jg2e05_00_01===
*WAV file for the preorder DLC (曹) personality's dialogue when selected, along with a LST to add her to the maker.

===jg2e05_00_02===
*WAV files for the Append DLC (慈 and 策) personalities' dialogue when selected, along with a LST to add them to the maker.

===jg2e06_00_00===
*Maker backgrounds (one for a boy's room, one for a girl's room) in BMP (1024x768 rez).
*Personality type card graphics (228x224) in TGA.
*Card backgrounds (800x1200) in BMP.
*Alpha-blended card borders (800x1200) in TGA.
*Presumably a blend effect for the cards (740x900) in BMP.

===jg2e07_00_00===
*Single WAV file of a camera shutter, used for when taking maker screenshots with Print Screen.

==Main Game PP Files==

===jg2el02_00_00===
*KYS and XX files. Ensures the Core Game's front hairs (Slots 01-45) work in-game.

===jg2el02_00_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the first preorder DLC's front hairs (Slots 46-48) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_00_02===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the second preorder DLC's front hair (Slot 49) works in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_00_03===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Illusion Special Member Bonus front hair (Slot 50) works in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_00_04===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Append DLC front hairs (Slots 51-53) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_01_00===
*KYS and XX files. Ensures the Core Game's side hairs (Slots 01-28) work in-game.

===jg2el02_01_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Append DLC side hairs (Slots 29 & 30) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_02_00===
*KYS and XX files. Ensures the Core Game's back hairs (Slots 01-55) work in-game.

===jg2el02_02_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the first preorder DLC's back hairs (Slots 56-58) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_02_02===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the second preorder DLC's back hair (Slot 59) works in-game.
*Related XX file. Strangely, no KYS file is present.

===jg2el02_02_03===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Illusion Special Member Bonus back hair (Slot 60) works in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_02_04===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Append DLC's back hairs (Slots 61-63) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_03_00===
*Many XX files and one KYS file. Ensures the Core Game's hair extensions (Slots 01-26) work in-game.

===jg2el02_03_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the first preorder DLC's hair extension (Slot 27) works in-game.
*Related XX file. No KYS file is present.

===jg2el02_03_02===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the second preorder DLC's hair extensions (Slots 28 & 29) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2p00_00_00===
*The majority of the game's LST files are here. Various things including all dialogues and the AI files.

===jg2p00_00_01===
*Two LSTs for the preorder DLC personality's dialogue.
*One LST to add her to the game proper.

===jg2p00_00_02===
*Four LSTs for the Append DLC personalities' dialogues.
*One LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p01_00_00===
*Many XA, XX, ICF, COLOR, and BPS files.

===jg2p01_00_01===
*Many XX files, a single BPS file, four COLOR files, and a few TGA graphics that display new buttons for the character outfit selection: Blazers, Bra/Panties, and naked for females; and naked for males.

===jg2p03_00_00===
*Various TGA and BMP graphics, mostly (all?) for clothing.

===jg2p03_00_01===
*Various TGA and BMP graphics, for the blazer clothing choice.
*LST to add the above to the game proper.

===jg2p04_00_00===
*SVIEX units, for the sailor uniform, swimsuits, gym uniforms, and teacher outfits.

===jg2p04_00_01===
*SVIEX units, for the blazer uniform, underwear, and nude outfits.

===jg2p05_(a/s)(00/20)_00===
*WAV files for each character's voice clip. A = Females, S= males.
**The core game offers 21 female (a00-a20) personalities and 4 male (s00-s03) personalities.

===jg2p05_a21_01===
*WAV files for the first preorder DLC personality (曹/Cadet), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_a22_01===
*WAV files for the female Append Set I DLC personality (慈/Motherly/Caring), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_a23_01===
*WAV files for the female Append Set II DLC personality (軽/Carefree), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_s04_01===
*WAV files for the male Append Set I DLC personality (策/Schemer), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_s05_01===
*WAV files for the male Append Set II DLC personality (温/Warm), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p06_00_00===
*Various graphics. Some indicate where you are in the school, some are for the clothing editor, some for dialogue choices, etc.

===jg2p07_00_00===
*BGM and SFX in WAV format.

===jg2p08_00_00===
*Backgrounds (in BMP format), extra layers (in TGA format), and XX files.

===jg2p09_00_00===
*H-scene LST files & MP_ITEM.LST (unknown purpose).

===jg2p09_01_00===
*Various ICF files. Filenames seem to indicate Camera Positions?

===jg2p09_02_00===
*Various XA files related to an intro?

===jg2p09_03_00===
*Various XA files related to backgrounds?

===jg2p09_04_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_05_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_06_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_07_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_08_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_09_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_10_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_11_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_12_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

Artificial Academy 2/PP list

2015-05-08T01:51:03Z

Xpg: /* Main Game PP Files */ Update notes on character files for Append Set II

{{hgame|game=Artificial Academy 2|company=IllusionGames|category=IllusionGames}}

This page lists the contents of the game's PP files. Editing these files requires [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/112039-SB3Utility-Releases-and-Discussion/page61?p=3352965#post3352965 the SB3Utility]

==Editor PP Files==

===jg2e00_00_00===
*jg2_EyeNeck.lst - Unknown.
*jg2e_00_00_00_00.lst - Male character names.
*jg2e_00_00_01_00.lst - Female character names.
*jg2e_00_01_00_00.lst - Original game Personalities (the kanji are there, and some values differ). Read by Maker to label the Personality buttons and by the Game for Karaoke directory names. Changing the Kanji will change the button label and the name the Game uses for the Karaoke directory.
**Note: The preorder DLC (曹)(Cadet) personality's file (jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst) is contained in the Game's jg2p05_a21_01.pp file.
**The Append DLC (慈 and 策)(Caring and Schemer) personalities' files (jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst) are contained in the Game's jg2p05_a21_01.pp and jg2p05_s04_01.pp files.
*jg2e_00_02_00_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_02_01_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_02_02_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_02_03_00.lst - Seems to link certain .xx/.xa files with certain .tga files.
*jg2e_00_03_00_00.lst - Lovers/Friends/Sexual Items lists, in column order.
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_00_00_01.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_00_00_02.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_00_00_03.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_00.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_01.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_02.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.
*jg2p_00_01_00_03.lst - Unknown, seems to reference a lot of body stuff.

===jg2e01_00_00===
*Tons of XX, Eye, XA, and data files. These might be for the default two characters as their cards are baked into here.
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TCmoiYoaze7_ViJQIVvlxzXhkLl7GcsNOJYTdQUoqIQ/pubhtml jg2e01_00_00.pp spreadsheet file with pictures for 3D modders] by cowsrkool

===jg2e02_00_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the front hairs in the core game (Slots 01-45).

===jg2e02_00_01===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the first preorder DLC front hairs (Slots 46, 47, and 48).

===jg2e02_00_02===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the second preorder DLC front hair (Slot 49).

===jg2e02_00_03===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Illusion Special Member Bonus front hair (Slot 50).

===jg2e02_00_04===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Append DLC front hairs (Slots 51, 52, and 53).

===jg2e02_01_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the side hairs in the core game (Slots 01-28).

===jg2e02_01_01===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the Append DLC Side Hairs (Slots 29-30).

===jg2e02_02_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the back hairs in the core game (Slots 01-55).

===jg2e02_02_01===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the first preorder DLC back hairs (Slots 56, 57, and 58).

===jg2e02_02_02===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the second preorder DLC back hair (Slot 59).

===jg2e02_02_03===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Illusion Special Member Bonus back hair (Slot 60).

===jg2e02_02_04===
*BPS, XA, XX, and LST files. Covers the Append DLC back hairs (Slots 61, 62, and 63).

===jg2e02_03_00===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the hair extensions in the core game (Slots 01-26).

===jg2e02_03_01===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the preorder hair extension (Slot 27).

===jg2e02_03_02===
*BPS, XA, and XX files. Covers the Append DLC hair extensions (Slots 28 and 29).

===jg2e03_00_00===
*Character textures. Nipples, eyes, pubic hair, lipstick, mosaic censors, etc. all seem to be in here.

===jg2e04_00_00===
*SVIEXs.

===jg2e05_00_00===
*WAV files for the game's core 25 personalities dialogue when selected.

===jg2e05_00_01===
*WAV file for the preorder DLC (曹) personality's dialogue when selected, along with a LST to add her to the maker.

===jg2e05_00_02===
*WAV files for the Append DLC (慈 and 策) personalities' dialogue when selected, along with a LST to add them to the maker.

===jg2e06_00_00===
*Maker backgrounds (one for a boy's room, one for a girl's room) in BMP (1024x768 rez).
*Personality type card graphics (228x224) in TGA.
*Card backgrounds (800x1200) in BMP.
*Alpha-blended card borders (800x1200) in TGA.
*Presumably a blend effect for the cards (740x900) in BMP.

===jg2e07_00_00===
*Single WAV file of a camera shutter, used for when taking maker screenshots with Print Screen.

==Main Game PP Files==

===jg2el02_00_00===
*KYS and XX files. Ensures the Core Game's front hairs (Slots 01-45) work in-game.

===jg2el02_00_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the first preorder DLC's front hairs (Slots 46-48) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_00_02===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the second preorder DLC's front hair (Slot 49) works in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_00_03===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Illusion Special Member Bonus front hair (Slot 50) works in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_00_04===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Append DLC front hairs (Slots 51-53) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_01_00===
*KYS and XX files. Ensures the Core Game's side hairs (Slots 01-28) work in-game.

===jg2el02_01_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Append DLC side hairs (Slots 29 & 30) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_02_00===
*KYS and XX files. Ensures the Core Game's back hairs (Slots 01-55) work in-game.

===jg2el02_02_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the first preorder DLC's back hairs (Slots 56-58) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_02_02===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the second preorder DLC's back hair (Slot 59) works in-game.
*Related XX file. Strangely, no KYS file is present.

===jg2el02_02_03===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Illusion Special Member Bonus back hair (Slot 60) works in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_02_04===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the Append DLC's back hairs (Slots 61-63) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2el02_03_00===
*Many XX files and one KYS file. Ensures the Core Game's hair extensions (Slots 01-26) work in-game.

===jg2el02_03_01===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the first preorder DLC's hair extension (Slot 27) works in-game.
*Related XX file. No KYS file is present.

===jg2el02_03_02===
*jg2p_00_00_00_00.lst: Ensures the second preorder DLC's hair extensions (Slots 28 & 29) work in-game.
*Related KYS and XX files.

===jg2p00_00_00===
*The majority of the game's LST files are here. Various things including all dialogues and the AI files.

===jg2p00_00_01===
*Two LSTs for the preorder DLC personality's dialogue.
*One LST to add her to the game proper.

===jg2p00_00_02===
*Four LSTs for the Append DLC personalities' dialogues.
*One LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p01_00_00===
*Many XA, XX, ICF, COLOR, and BPS files.

===jg2p01_00_01===
*Many XX files, a single BPS file, four COLOR files, and a few TGA graphics that display new buttons for the character outfit selection: Blazers, Bra/Panties, and naked for females; and naked for males.

===jg2p03_00_00===
*Various TGA and BMP graphics, mostly (all?) for clothing.

===jg2p03_00_01===
*Various TGA and BMP graphics, for the blazer clothing choice.
*LST to add the above to the game proper.

===jg2p04_00_00===
*SVIEX units, for the sailor uniform, swimsuits, gym uniforms, and teacher outfits.

===jg2p04_00_01===
*SVIEX units, for the blazer uniform, underwear, and nude outfits.

===jg2p05_(a/s)(00/20)_00===
*WAV files for each character's voice clip. A = Females, S= males.
**The core game offers 21 female (a00-a20) personalities and 4 male (s00-s03) personalities.

===jg2p05_a21_01===
*WAV files for the first preorder DLC personality (曹/Cadet), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_a22_01===
*WAV files for the female Append Set I DLC personality (慈/Motherly/Caring), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_a23_01===
*WAV files for the female Append Set II DLC personality (軽/Carefree), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_s04_01===
*WAV files for the male Append Set I DLC personality (策/Schemer), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p05_s05_01===
*WAV files for the male Append Set II DLC personality (温/Warm), along with some ICF files, TGA graphics for their icons in game menus, and a LST to add them to the game proper.

===jg2p06_00_00===
*Various graphics. Some indicate where you are in the school, some are for the clothing editor, some for dialogue choices, etc.

===jg2p07_00_00===
*BGM and SFX in WAV format.

===jg2p08_00_00===
*Backgrounds (in BMP format), extra layers (in TGA format), and XX files.

===jg2p09_00_00===
*H-scene LST files & MP_ITEM.LST (unknown purpose).

===jg2p09_01_00===
*Various ICF files. Filenames seem to indicate Camera Positions?

===jg2p09_02_00===
*Various XA files related to an intro?

===jg2p09_03_00===
*Various XA files related to backgrounds?

===jg2p09_04_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_05_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_06_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_07_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_08_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_09_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_10_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_11_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

===jg2p09_12_00===
*Various XA files of unknown purpose.

Artificial Academy 2/Card editor

2014-11-25T16:53:10Z

Xpg: /* FAQ */ Update HEXA link

{{Artificial_Academy_2}}
Character creation must be done outside the game. As with [[Artificial Academy]] 1, the character creator AA2Edit (aka. Maker) is an extra piece of software.

=FAQ=

*'''Q: How do I get a rainbow card?''' A: The generation of a rainbow card is random (1/100 chance). You simply must keep saving a character over and over again until you get the rainbow card to appear. Also if you save over a character who already has a rainbow card, you run the risk of losing it. An easier way is to use modded launchers and game editors to give rainbow treatment.

*'''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. This has been confirmed by in-game info.

*'''Q: How do I make a teacher character?''' A: Any character can become the teacher by transferring into the top center desk. This is can be done only within the game, at bedtime. The teacher won't automatically be given the teacher's clothing, that has to be done in the same seating arrangement menu.

*'''Q: How do I give a character e.g. a blue skin?''' A: You need to use an unlocked Maker. Manually enter a value up to 359 in the Hue field under Body Color to get different colors (the slider only goes to 40). Note that you need to use the JS-Frontier AA2Play to see the color in the main game.

*'''Q: I downloaded a character, but the hair and/or accessories in the game doesn't look like on the card. I checked my Maker and the hair and/or accessory seems to be missing! What's going on?''' A: The character was created using one or more hair/accessory mods. Most hair/accessories are included in the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432840 BigPack HEXA] compilation. Some outdated cards may still be missing since HEXA has relocated/removed hairs in updates. If HEXA does not include the hair, you may have luck in finding individual mods. It is possible the creator had left notes on character description.

= AA2Edit keyboard shortcuts =
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Action !! Key !! Key Description
|-
| Drag Rotate || Mouse 1 || Left Mouse Button
|-
| Pan Up/Down + Zoom || Mouse 2 || Right Mouse Button
|-
| Pan Left || {{Key|←}} || Left Arrow Key
|-
| Pan Right || {{Key|→}} || Right Arrow Key
|-
| Pan "Foward" || {{Key|↑}} || Up Arrow Key
|-
| Pan "Back" || {{Key|↓}} || Down Arrow Key
|-
| Zoom In || {{Key|;}} || Semi-Colon
|-
| Zoom Out || {{Key|]}} || Left Square-Bracket
|-
| Rotate Clockwise || {{Key|.}} || Period
|-
| Rotate Counter-Clockwise || {{Key|\}} || Back-Slash
|-
| Reset Rotation || {{Key|/}} || Forward-Slash
|-
| Screenshot || {{Key|F11}} || F11
|}

=Character cards=
* Red Cards are given to pure Heterosexual characters.
* Orange Cards are given to characters who lean towards Heterosexuality.
* Purple Cards are given to Bisexual characters.
* Green Cards are given to characters who lean towards Homosexuality.
* Blue Cards are pure Homosexual characters.
* [[Artificial Academy 2/Cheats|Rainbow Cards]] have a chance of 1% of being given to a saved character. Such a character will receive bonuses to movement speed, others' opinion on them and faster stat growth.

The point of view angle depends on the character's height. Rainbow characters will also blush.

Custom character cards (for visual effect only) can be given to anyone using the unlocked maker. In this case you can see their true sexual orientation in the class roster as their background in those small images is not affected.

=Character pose=
The pose changes at certain times when you have chosen a personality and then click on something else that customizes the girl. Please note this only applies when you begin to adjust stuff on the character; they then enter the "Adjustment Pose" which is as follows:
*Lively: Feet a bit wider than shoulder-width apart. Arms at sides, fists balled up.
*Delicate: Hands at sides, relatively normal-looking.
*Cheerful: Similar to Delicate, but the wrists are bent and the hands are slightly turned out. Feet a bit wider apart and slightly turned inward.
*Stoic/Quiet: Identical to Delicate.
*Playful: Similar to Delicate, but feet are a bit wider apart.
*Energetic/Frisky: Identical to Lively.
*Kind: Identical to Cheerful.
*Upbeat/Joyful: Identical to Cheerful.
*Normal/Ordinary: Identical to Playful.
*Irritable/Irritated: Arms/Hands bent behind back, feet shoulder-width apart.
*Uptight/Harsh: Identical to Playful.
*Friendly/Sweet: Identical to Delicate.
*Creepy: Identical to Cheerful.
*Reserved: Identical to Playful.
*Dignified: Identical to Delicate.
*Assertive/Aloof: Identical to Irritable/Irritated.
*Sensitive/Smart: Identical to Delicate.
*Virtuous/Genuine: Identical to Playful.
*Mature: Identical to Playful.
*Lazy: Identical to Playful.
*Manly: Identical to Irritable/Irritated.
*Cadet: Identical to Lively.

Males seem to be identical in the adjustment pose regardless of personality; it's most like the Playful type.

=Breast Size=
A girl's breast size has effects on dialogue when using the [[File:Contact_button.jpg|24px]]Touch interaction.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Small || 0~33
|-
| Normal || 34~66
|-
| Big || 67+
|}

=Basic Stats=
* Intelligence
** This is comparable to the academics stat from AA1. This determines base starting Wisdom, an indicator of how smart the character is, and how well they will do on tests and exams. Smarter characters may potentially be more liked by teachers and characters with the "Class Prez" trait, as well.
* Strength
** This is comparable to the athletics stat from AA1. This determines base starting Strength, an indicator of how strong the character is during sports, club activities, and sport competitions. Combined with fighting style, it also affects how well the character can fight. It also has an impact on movement speed, but not as huge as it did in AA1.
* Sociability
** This sets the difficulty rating for conversations and invites. Characters with low sociability are harder to build friendships with and interact less frequently with others, while high sociability characters can be befriended quickly and interact more regularly with other characters.
** For a short initial period, higher sociability characters drift up in popularity as they make more acquaintances with others. But while sociability also affects their interaction quality, the increased frequency improves the chances they will get under other characters' skins, especially due to their tendency to interrupt other interactions. In the long term, normal sociability characters maintain the highest positive favorability, lowest sociability characters enjoy a comfortable middle, while the highest sociability characters become slightly intolerable unless they have the "Charming" trait.
* Fighting Style
** There are three fighting styles to choose from: "No Restraint", "One Blow" and "Irregular". Each fighting style has their own fighting animations. The fighting styles work in a rock-paper-scissors way: No Restraint < One blow < Irregular < No Restraint.
* Virtue
** The main impact of the virtue is the sex acceptance.
***Highest virtue requires a relationship, a date and Love (they will also mention the dating part if you attempt to H them before)
***High virtue requires a relationship and Love
***Normal virtue requires Love
***Low virtue requires Like
***Lowest virtue has 40% chances of accepting H even as their first interaction
** Virtue also sets the difficulty rating for "Hug", "Kiss", "Touch", "Ask on a date" and "Let's be lovers". Characters with high virtue are more serious about romantic/sexual matters unless they are lovers while low virtue characters are more casual about those things.
** It also sets the difficulty rating for NTR and harem as characters with higher virtue are more resistant to romantic/sexual interactions if either character already has a lover and will never show affection if one of you is in a relationship already. Characters with High virtue and max Love have <20% chance of accepting a relationship if either of them has a lover and characters with Highest virtue will always refuse.
** Virtue also determines how will they react to the H of other people. Low/Lowest virtue will peek and start masturbating while Normal/High/Highest will either interrupt the H or will run away.
**Finally, virtue determines how willing are the characters to have public H.
* Orientation
** Defines whether or not a character will have sex and date boys, girls or both. Sexual preferences are ignored when using the "force" options. Characters' horniness will be less affected by physical contact with characters further from their orientation. If you're incompatible with their sexual orientation they will sometimes state that they're not interested in your gender. Unlike in AA1, there are now five sexual orientations to choose from:
*** Hetero: The character only shows sexual interest in the other gender. Sexual advances from same-sex classmates will always be rejected and they cannot gain Love points with them.
*** Leaning Hetero: The character shows more sexual interest in the other gender. Sexual advances from same-sex classmates and gaining Love points with them will be twice as hard.
*** Bisexual: The character doesn't care about anyone's gender.
*** Leaning Homo: The character shows more sexual interest in the same gender. Sexual advances from opposite-sex classmates and gaining Love points with them will be twice as hard.
*** Homo: The character only shows sexual interest in the same gender. Sexual advances from opposite-sex classmates will always be rejected and they cannot gain Love points with them.
* Sexual Experience
There are now two virginities, one for vaginal and one for anal intercourse. Vaginal virgins will have a visual blood-effect during their first time and they will be hesitant to accept H for their first time. Higher virtue virgins will end the H scene when you try a [[File:Intercourse_button.jpg|24px]] position for the first time. Unlike in AA1, a vaginal virgin can now climax on their first time.
* Profile
The text typed here can be seen in-game at the Jizou Statue behind the dojo when you view a character's specific statistics. It can either be an actual biography for the character, or you can simply write the character's traits and preferences if you wish.

=Items=
Using the maker, each created character gets assigned 3 trading-items(one for lovers, one for friends and one for sexual relationships). These items can not be traded directly. However, at some point, any NPC may ask you to trade. Depending on your relationship, they may trade their friend item or their lover's item with you. All item have no use besides trading (as confirmed ingame). If a character transfers out of the class the traded items stay with the person still in class. Likewise the items the transferee has vanish from the classroom. By transferring students after trading you can technically have multiples of the same items in the classroom.

Artificial Academy 2/Technical Help

2014-11-25T16:51:50Z

Xpg: /* Misc */ Update HEXA link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene. My laptop has two graphics adapters, but for some reason the game defaults to the slow one?''' A: If you installed the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod it can because of that and you should just delete the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll. Note that the Windowed Fullscreen mod is intended for running the game windowed and all it does is remove the borders on the window so that it seems to run full screen.

*'''Q: The game lags when in conversation/H scene, but my AMD graphics should be more than enough for this game?''' A: If you installed the Windowed Fullscreen 2.0 mod it can because of that and you should just delete the mod, i.e. delete <your AA2Play folder>\d3d9.dll. Note that the Windowed Fullscreen mod is intended for running the game windowed and all it does is remove the borders on the window so that it seems to run full screen.

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

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

*'''Q: I experience freezing and/or several seconds loading each time a conversation starts. Sometimes the mouse cursor is even spinning indicating not responding application, please help!?''' A: If you have installed the hires skins you should uninstall them because your PC is not powerful enough (>3GHz i7, SSD recommended). You might experience tolerable performance if you install the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353-Mod-Release-Thread-%28Illusion%29-Artificial-Academy-2?p=3549163#post3549163 lowres version]. Note that the 3D uncensor also introduces slightly longer load times because of more complex mesh/more to load, though the impact is only a small fraction of the hires skins. If you can't uninstall the mod(s), you can restore the following files: <AA2Play>\data\jg2p01_00_00.pp (uncensor), <AA2Edit>\data\jg2e01_00_00.pp (uncensor, hires skins), <AA2Edit>\data\jg2e03_00_00.pp (uncensor, hires skins). The files can be found on your installation media (alternatively DISK?.mdf). Be aware that if you uninstall the 3D Uncensor you must use the unpatched exe files as well. These are included in the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] (just uncheck the uncensor and apply the patch to get them).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*'''Q: While setting up the DLC HF patch, the Setup can't detect AA2.exe in my Artificial Academy 2 sub-folder even though it is actually there. Any help?'''

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

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

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

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

=Installing the Game=
==Quick step-by-step guide==
Note that this covers installing the game from scratch. If you already installed the Maker (aka. AA2 Edit) you can skip the AA2 Edit steps (i.e. step 6-9).
[[File:AA2_Startup.png|thumb|Startup.exe: Click the fourth button to install AA2, fifth button to install AA2 Edit]]
[[File:AA2_Change_destination.png|thumb|Click highlighted button to change the destination]]
[[File:AA2_Destination_changed.png|thumb|It should look like this before you click (N)]]
[[File:AA2_Insert_disk2.png|thumb|Insert disk 2]]
#Extract ジンコウガクエン2.mdf, DISK2.mdf and DISK3.mdf (DO NOT extract the .mds files!) to e.g. C:\Downloads\AA2
#Rename ジンコウガクエン2.mdf to DISK1.mdf
#Mount <tt>C:\Downloads\AA2\DISK1.mdf</tt> with [http://www.disk-tools.com/download/daemon Daemontools Lite] (other mounting software has been known to fail with Japanese games, so please use Daemontools Lite - it's completely free)
#DO NOT autorun, but explore the mounted dvd and right-click <tt>Startup.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale as administrator'' (you need [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/328830 HF pApploc] for the right-click options).
#Refer to Startup.exe picture on the right: If you can click the second button it means you have to install [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35 DirectX 9.0c]. The game will not work if you ignore it!
#Click the third button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the AA2 Edit (aka. Maker) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2Edit</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click (N) again a few times and wait while AA2 Edit installs (will only take a few seconds).
#When the AA2 Edit setup is complete: Click the fourth button from the top (ref. Startup.exe picture) to start the game (AA2 Play) setup.
#Click the button with (N) '''once'''.
#'''IMPORTANT: '''Change the destination to e.g. <tt>C:\illusion\AA2</tt> if you want to be able to play the game! (see picture on the right)
#Click N again a few times, and lastly (I), and wait while the game installs.
#About a third through the setup will ask for DISK2 (ref. Insert disk 2 picture on the right): Mount <tt>DISK2.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#About two thirds through the setup will ask for DISK3: Mount <tt>DISK3.iso</tt> with Daemontools Lite, wait a few seconds and then click OK.
#Wait while the game finishes the installation.
#To run the game you need to mount <tt>DISK1.mdf</tt> again and right-click <tt>C:\illusion\AA2\AA2Play.exe</tt> and select ''Run with Japanese locale''.

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

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

===The HF Patch===
The latest version of the HF Patch includes all the official patches, so you don't have to worry about installing any of those. It also includes a few DLC but not all, because of patch size considerations. If you just installed the game you probably want to install the AA2 DLC HF Patch to get all the free bonus DLC (Cadet personality and more) and maybe also the Append Set add-ons (if you have them).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353?p=3551838#post3551838 Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch] release post for screens of the DLC.

==DLC Patch==
Get the [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/430353?p=3551838#post3551838 Artificial Academy 2 DLC HF Patch]. It will install all the released DLC and you don't have to worry about missing some.

'''Note:''' The Artificial Academy 2 '''DLC''' HF Patch doesn't include any mods, you need the [[#The HF Patch|HF Patch]] for those!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

==ATi/AMD 3D Settings==
For ATi/AMD graphics do the following:
#Open AMD Catalyst Control center.
#Create a profile for AA2Play English.exe and/or AA2Edit.
#Set 'anti-alising mode' to "override application settings" and enable ANY of the other settings for the anti aliasing.
#Click Apply.