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ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
/aa2g/ pastebin: pastebin.com/BhpfXqHP
Note that info and download links in the pastebin may be outdated. Always check a mod's thread on Hongfire for the latest version
AA2 wiki: wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php/Artificial_Academy_2
Modding forum: hongfire.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/225-Artificial-Academy-2-Mods
Character database: no-info.no-ip.info/aa2/index.html
HOW TO INSTALL THIS GAME
1. Install HF pAppLoc:
hongfire.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=329
You'll need japanese locale to run most japanese games, including Artificial Academy 2. This is the easiest way to set it up, no need to play with Windows settings or anything.
2. Get the Virgin Edition:
sukebei.nyaa.se/?page=view&tid=1751562
Follow instructions on the torrent's description or in the readme, it's not hard. It's just the japanese game with DLCs, official patches and shit, NO TRANSLATION OR CRACK YET.
3. Install the HongFire patch:
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432983
This is the crack, launchers, translation, uncensor, cheats, missing append sets and patches, etc. For best result choose the HF translation, not the /aa2g/ one and the MKIII 3D uncensor.
And that's it for the full vanilla experience. Yes, those are big downloads. You may need up to 30 GBs of hard drive space for a modded install, suck it up. No, this game won't work with Wine on Linux, just give up. Play in a VM or dual-boot.
MODDING
Illusion Wizzard for AA2: hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432989
This is a nice mod manager that works with most Illusion games, including AA2. It's not always the best way to install mods but it werks, and it's easier than manual install. Not all mods support it though.
Absolutely fucking essential mods:
HEXA Hair Pack, Override Collection and Clothing Collection:
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432840
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/437636
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/432841
These are compilations of nearly all hair, accessory and clothing mods, extra slot stuff, etc. Most characters in the database require something from these packs.
More Cumming Positions v2:
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/433584
As the name indicates, this adds new cumming postions, allows cumming from all sex positions and by default unlocks all positions so you don't have to raise H compatibility, there's a patch included if you prefer the vanilla H. There's also a small patch to fix a couple issues found here: hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/436836
Arukado's Personality Pack:
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/437718
Almost all AA1 ports and original personalities released to date, with their HD R15 translation fixes and NO DIM patches when available. Beware, this is a manual install.
There are also 4 personailties that aren't yet included in this pack: Affable, Calm, Faithful and Handsome. The HD R15 translation fix is updated though.
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/448984
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/447076
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/447180
hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php/448428
GRAPHICS
Before posting shitty screenshots without anti-aliasing, GO READ THIS: wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php/Artificial_Academy_2/Technical_Help#Improving_the_Visuals