jams666

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This is not correct, only SOME studio mods are not included, not all studio mods were removed to save space (that's why the Sideloader Modpack was made, to save space because the game is like 3x bigger with it, but the mods are useful in the studio. Some studio mods do come installed already, but mostly less useful ones). However, I would definitely recommend the Sideloader Modpack for anyone who is intending to use the studio and I also recommend waiting until a later version of Better Repack that will include the translations from the Steam version without needing to do any extra work to get the Steam version to the same level of modding.
Is the steam version as updated as R81? should I get the R81 or wait for steam to be updated? I don't mind waiting I just want to start on the best possible version at the time from the start and just noticed the English steam one just came out
 

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"only SOME studio mods are not included"? = 81,2 GB? :ROFLMAO:
Yes, it is bigger than that with the Sideloader Modpack. My latest copy is 83GB with the Sideloader Modpack and that copy is on R4.1, much older than R8.1. I still haven't updated to a newer version than that because I have been waiting for a big thing to catch my interest, like this Steam version. Also, you can pull up the search bar in the studio and find mod items, you would not find mod items if none were included already installed. The Sideloader Modpack was just some mods removed to save some space for people who don't use the studio, they were installed before the Sideloader Modpack existed, making the size of the actual game similar to what it would be if someone were to install the Sideloader Modpack if it had existed at the time.

Is the steam version as updated as R81? should I get the R81 or wait for steam to be updated? I don't mind waiting I just want to start on the best possible version at the time from the start and just noticed the English steam one just came out
No, it is a major step backwards. I suggest waiting until the main Better Repack is updated with a translation rip. It will still run the Japanese version of the game, which has the most modding, but it will use the same translation as the Steam version, which is literally the only benefit the Steam version has.
 

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Yes, it is bigger than that with the Sideloader Modpack. My latest copy is 83GB with the Sideloader Modpack and that copy is on R4.1, much older than R8.1. I still haven't updated to a newer version than that because I have been waiting for a big thing to catch my interest, like this Steam version. Also, you can pull up the search bar in the studio and find mod items, you would not find mod items if none were included already installed. The Sideloader Modpack was just some mods removed to save some space for people who don't use the studio, they were installed before the Sideloader Modpack existed, making the size of the actual game similar to what it would be if someone were to install the Sideloader Modpack if it had existed at the time.


No, it is a major step backwards. I suggest waiting until the main Better Repack is updated with a translation rip. It will still run the Japanese version of the game, which has the most modding, but it will use the same translation as the Steam version, which is literally the only benefit the Steam version has.
so is there no point ever getting the steam version if the other r.8.1+ version keeps getting updated or theres a sort of benefit?
 

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so is there no point ever getting the steam version if the other r.8.1+ version keeps getting updated or theres a sort of benefit?
The Steam version itself comes with nothing that is worth getting now and actually comes with less than R8.1 does plus needs extra steps because it is on Steam, the only real difference is R8.1 still uses machine translation in real time to make it English, which is likely to be replaced with a translation rip taken straight out of the Steam version, then you will have the better modding of the Japanese version combined with the better translation of the Steam version.

For that reason, it may be better to wait until this translation rip is included into the main Japanese version Better Repack, the one at R8.1 now, so that you get the best of everything.

Does this come with the game?
Yes, and a ton of mods.
 

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The Steam version itself comes with nothing that is worth getting now and actually comes with less than R8.1 does plus needs extra steps because it is on Steam, the only real difference is R8.1 still uses machine translation in real time to make it English, which is likely to be replaced with a translation rip taken straight out of the Steam version, then you will have the better modding of the Japanese version combined with the better translation of the Steam version.

For that reason, it may be better to wait until this translation rip is included into the main Japanese version Better Repack, the one at R8.1 now, so that you get the best of everything.


Yes, and a ton of mods.
so I guess maybe the r9.0 will have the better steam translation soon or whatever they call the version after 8.1?
 
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I have question, is optional sideloader studio mods and maps required to fully experience the game or are studio mods only for studio scene maker?
 

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Sorry, I'm kind of at a loss here, if I download " 2021-11-28 Optional Sideloader Modpack - Part Download (69.67GB) " does it come with the game or is it just mods ?
 

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R9 Is available just in case you didn't know
changelog :
- Added ripped Steam Translations
- Added CttCJim's HS2CharEdit v0.2.1.0 (**)
- Added Deathweasel's HS2_StudioWindowResize v1.1
- Added Keelhauled's KeelPlugins Build 270
- Updated BepisPlugins to R18.2
- Updated IllusionFixes HS2 to v20.0
- Updated XUnity.AutoTranslator to v5.1.0
- Updated Animal42069's HS2_BetterPenetration to v5.0.0.4
- Updated countd360's HS2StudioCharaEditor v1.1.1
- Updated Countd360's MMDD To v2.4 (*)
- Updated enimaroah's SB3U to v22.1.1 (**)
- Updated HSPlugins to v2.2
- Updated Marco's HS2API to v1.32
- Updated Marco's KKManager to v0.19.0 (**)
- Updated Mikke's MoveController to v1.7.4(*)
- Updated thojmr's HS2_PregnancyPlus to v7.4
- Updated Keitaro's VNGE to v37 (*)
- Removed Joan6694's HS2PE (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed Joan6694's HS2US (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed Joan6694's NodesConstraints (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed Joan6694's VideoExport (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed VeryFancyPants's Timeline (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
 

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For the longest time, I played with an RX 590 with decent frames. Recently upgraded to a 3080ti and suddenly my frames during scenes hover between 2-15. Still 144fps steady when in the room and no characters are present. Aside from upgrading my gpu, nothing else has changed so what gives?

Did a clean reinstall with the BR 8.1 and having the same issues.

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GeForce 3080ti
64GB Ram
 

alex2011

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Sorry, I'm kind of at a loss here, if I download " 2021-11-28 Optional Sideloader Modpack - Part Download (69.67GB) " does it come with the game or is it just mods ?
Only mods and those mods only affect the studio.

Did not this game just get an official English release?
It did, it just took time to add it into Better Repack.

R9 Is available just in case you didn't know
changelog :
- Added ripped Steam Translations
- Added CttCJim's HS2CharEdit v0.2.1.0 (**)
- Added Deathweasel's HS2_StudioWindowResize v1.1
- Added Keelhauled's KeelPlugins Build 270
- Updated BepisPlugins to R18.2
- Updated IllusionFixes HS2 to v20.0
- Updated XUnity.AutoTranslator to v5.1.0
- Updated Animal42069's HS2_BetterPenetration to v5.0.0.4
- Updated countd360's HS2StudioCharaEditor v1.1.1
- Updated Countd360's MMDD To v2.4 (*)
- Updated enimaroah's SB3U to v22.1.1 (**)
- Updated HSPlugins to v2.2
- Updated Marco's HS2API to v1.32
- Updated Marco's KKManager to v0.19.0 (**)
- Updated Mikke's MoveController to v1.7.4(*)
- Updated thojmr's HS2_PregnancyPlus to v7.4
- Updated Keitaro's VNGE to v37 (*)
- Removed Joan6694's HS2PE (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed Joan6694's HS2US (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed Joan6694's NodesConstraints (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed Joan6694's VideoExport (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
- Removed VeryFancyPants's Timeline (Superceeded by HSPlugins)
And it seems that time is over, thanks for the info.

For the longest time, I played with an RX 590 with decent frames. Recently upgraded to a 3080ti and suddenly my frames during scenes hover between 2-15. Still 144fps steady when in the room and no characters are present. Aside from upgrading my gpu, nothing else has changed so what gives?

Did a clean reinstall with the BR 8.1 and having the same issues.

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GeForce 3080ti
64GB Ram
Your GPU has very little to do with Illusion games, but you should definitely not be seeing drops like that with 64GB of RAM.
 
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