IF YOU DO, you will have to edit the registry: ĭON'T install the game, mod tools, or patch files to a deep folder structure. If it shows Japanese anywhere, or you know it is of Japanese origin, use Applocale.ĭON'T move the game after installing it. Run almost everything with Applocale - installer, update files, maker and game executables, translated maker loader, etc. This goes for utilities like Wizzard as well. If for some reason you're on Windows 8/8.1 and applocale doesn't work, then you should try Locale Emulator.ĭON'T install anything to the default Japanese-named folders, edit every install directory to something readable.ĭON'T install to Program Files or other system-default directories, or you may not have write access to save characters and games unless you run as admin. ONLY USE EITHER APPLOCALE OR JAPANESE SYSTEM LOCALE, NOT BOTH. 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. This guide will serve to counsel new users on installation of the essential components needed to run AA2 in English.īEFORE YOU START: You will need MS Applocale or HF pApplocale if you're on Windows 7 or 8/8.1, if you're on Windows 10 It's highly recommended that you use Locale Emulator as applocale simply doesn't work. Likewise, I don't recommend installing via this method then going to harass Hongfire for support.Ĭomplete Idiot's Guide to Installing Artificial Academy 2, patches, DLC, and mods If you already installed HF patch and want to use this guide, uninstall and wipe your game installation folder, then reinstall from scratch using the directions below. This is for installing manually, in the event that you don't want to wait for HF patch to get updated, or you want finer control over mods you install. ** IF YOU ARE USING THE HF PATCH FOR AA2 **

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