[Illusion] Artificial Academy 2
ジンコウガクエン2
http://www.illusion.jp/preview/jg2/index.html

THIS IS NOW REALLY OUTDATED.
I highly recommend installing the new game.
Then install the HongFire patch, then HEXA hair, clothes.

English translated UI and dialog 99.99% (latest update 2014/07/05)
No installation required. Pre-patched to v4, DLC + extra hair included
.reg key must be edited and applied before playing. See SETUP
Extracted size: 12.4 GB
Some quick screenshots: http://minus.com/mDWbzea5RoAWl



Important reads:
All information from /hgg/: http://pastebin.com/BhpfXqHP READ THIS BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS
Wiki: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php/Artificial_Academy_2
http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php/Artificial_Academy_2/Technical_Help

The game was already installed following the "Installation Guide for Idiots: http://pastebin.com/g1SEVHDp"
method, using Wizzard to install mods separately. This is not the Hongfire patch, but contains the same
mods, but allows you to revert them individually as needed.

SETUP:
Extract the 7z file.

You must edit AA2_install.reg (Right click->Edit) and replace both D:\path\to\AA2\ with the extracted directory location,
and run the .reg file (double click it). Note that you must use \ instead of in the path.
You can also use [Illusion][RegistryFixer] [TheShadow][V2.1] instead. (not recommended)

RUNNING:
You will need Applocale or HF pApplocale. If you opt instead to set your system locale to Japanese, REMEMBER TO CHANGE FORMATS (Formats tab in Region settings) to Japanese as well, or text WILL be screwed up, in addition to some things not working/displaying. ONLY USE EITHER APPLOCALE OR JAPANESE SYSTEM LOCALE, NOT BOTH. Don't install anything to the Japanese-named folders, edit every install directory to something readable. Run everything that displays (or interacts with something that displays) in Japanese with Applocale.

Read the install guide and FAQ for details. http://pastebin.com/g1SEVHDp

If you get an error: "Config file is not found (Data)", then you did not apply the registry key correctly. Your registry should look like this: http://i.imgur.com/JobLQog.png

AA2Play_English.exe - main game English launcher (V4). Use this to configure graphics.
May have some performance issues, so consider using AA2Play.exe to play the game.
AA2Play_V4_JG2FPv130b_PartialEngTL01.exe - Frontier Pack - lets you cheat by forcing interactions, view statue anywhere, etc. (run EXE for details)
AA2Play.exe - Japanese V4 launcher (no-CD already applied)

AA2TranslationLoader.exe - English launcher and translation for AA2Edit.exe
AA2Edit_Unlocked_V1.0.exe - Unlocked Maker Launcher - copy this to AA2Edit.exe for use with AA2TranslationLoader.exe
AA2Edit_v1.0.1_JG2CMv142_Unlocked.exe - Unlocked Maker from Frontier Pack

aa2mpatch.exe - custom resolution (for AA2Edit)

MODDING:
Illusion Wizzard is included.
Place mods in wizzardAA2_PLAYmods directory and use Wizzard to install them.

The following mods are already installed:
[AA2][Translation][English UI and Card Personalities][v9.5][hgg]
[AA2][Translation][Dialogue][Final][v2.1][hgg]
[AA2][Translated Maker Name and Stuff List]
[AA2][HGG] 2D Clothed Female Uncensor + 3D Clothed Male Uncensor + Dildo Uncensor ALPHA v.6
[AA2][Hair][BigPack HEXA][v1.4][Various]
[AA2][Backgrounds][v2.1]

INSTALLING FUTURE PATCHES:
When installing a new update from Illusion, let the installer extract to a temporary directory.

There will be a setup directory inside, with a main and edit folder.
Copy both the contents of main* and edit* into your installed AA2 folder and overwrite.

Then open Wizzard.
Uninstall mods (very optional, but if you don't do this, uninstalling the mods in the future will revert to the older version)
Re-apply (force) the translation mods again. You'll probably need to update the translation mods if the UI gets updated.

CONTENTS:
Pre-patched to v4, includes:
- Pre-Order Bonus [Hairpack + Personality]
- DLC01 [Additional Hair]
- Tanabata Bonus Hair Extension
- Illusion Special Member Bonus Hair

Class roster: [HGG][Rule 63 update 4] default (you can restore the original game ones with
the folders aa2/save/Female.orig/ and aa2/save/Male.orig/)
For more, view the Character Database: http://178.140.224.56/aa2/index.html

List of files inside the .7z: http://pastebin.com/yNXBJDRC



Random roster: