multiple variations in dialogue
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Why not have short and simple interactive VNs that run
in HS2 using just cards, associated dialogue files, and the pre-existing generic locations? Expand the pre- and post- sex conversations (either one girl monologues or two girls talk in front of silent protagonist perhaps), and to progress the story increase the characters H-levels.
So the MTL was passable? I've generally been waiting and avoiding these events, but that sounds promising.
The Repacks come with both DHH AND GraphicsMod, I tend to recommend DHH to new players as it's a little more user-friendly and a lot of people just want improved graphics as quick as they can get them.
But for me, as a massive dork for lighting scenes(!), I'll probably be sticking with GraphicsMod, I think. Not only for the amount of customisation you can apply with the post-processing, but the amount of control it gives you over your light sources.
Care to elaborate for a non-lighting dork? I’ve stuck with DHH since AIS simply because 1) I thought/assumed it was the superior option, 2) it tamed the glaring sun and allowed for quick changes in constantly changing day and night conditions. One preset for dawn/twilight, one for midday, and so on. I assume Graphicsmod has presets as well, but I picked DHH first and never went back. Then I stuck with what I knew when jumping from the island to the harem hotel.
But now that HS2 is mostly indoor, artificially lit locations with no innate lighting changes during a scene, I feel like it is time to take more control, even if simply to add more individuality and options to each location. Dim romantic lighting in the bedrooms, red light district style for the lobby, harsh fluorescents for the toilets, lightning in the rainy backyard, etc. Plus it adds some spice and variety to your usual girls seeing them in unusual lighting conditions and varying levels of, uh, slickness.
If I’m going to invest a couple hours bringing myself up to speed in the lighting department you would suggest Graphicsmod over DHH? I don’t really use studio (yet) if that makes a difference.
(...and +1 to DHH looks better than SEGI, sorry, but for this type of game I prefer the warmer palette and fewer shadows even at the expense of realism. If this was a non-porn game, then SEGI hands down.)