/CM3D2/ Trash - Not-so-quick start guide

Since I still see people to this very day having issues with trying to get CM3D2 to work, I've decided to make this not-so-quick start guide that should work 100% for anyone and everyone that wants to play.

First thing's first...

1. Change your system language locale to JAPANESE. (---THIS IS IMPORTANT---)

Not setting your system locale to Japanese is usually the main culprit as to why users can have issues with not getting the game to work properly. Make sure that you have your locale set to Japanese before proceeding any further. It should be very easy to set by simply checking your OS' Region & Language settings.

>"What about using a locale emulator like AppLocale or NTLEA? All the guides I've read tell me to use those..."

NO. DO NOT. STOP THAT. Fuck AppLocale. Fuck NTLEA. Fuck any guide that tells you to use a Locale emulator for any reason ever. Locale emulators are all a waste of time because they only emulate a Japanese locale for a single program and that's it. Switching your OS locale to Japanese will allow your entire system to properly display and READ Japanese text, which is required since the game will need to read filenames and directories in Japanese. This will also allow you to properly extract files and mods with Japanese text as well, otherwise you'll end up extracting said mods with corrupted gibberish text.

It may be a pain in the ass to have to switch between system locales just to play, but it must be done. (Not to mention that everything else about your PC will still be set to your default language, so you shouldn't have to worry about all your programs and text being displayed in moonrunes or whatever.)

Seriously, don't make Helga mad. Switch your damn locale to Japanese.

2. Download the base game.
3. Use an iso virtual drive like Daemon Tools or Windows 10's virtual drive option to mount the game.
4. Install the game. (Use this as a reference if you need help: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php?title=Custom_Maid_3D_2/Technical_Help#Installing_the_Game)
4a. (Optional) - Run the game once to make sure that it's working. Check to see if you can create a new game file and a new maid without any issues.
5. Download CM3D2 patch v1.00 -> 1.12 from http://kisskiss.tv/cm3d2/update.php - Install it.
6. Download CM3D2 patch v1.12 -> 1.48.1 (or latest version, either 32 or 64-bit depending on your preference) from http://kisskiss.tv/cm3d2/update.php - Install it.
6a. (Optional) - Run the game again here to make sure that it's working. (One difference that you should notice is that there should be a new CM3D2 Shop option on the main menu)
7.  (Optional, but Recommended) - Download and install official DLC patches or expansions. - (https://mega.nz/#F!fpgFAbaS!9uUPXC-TeU7vJgMVh7YS2w)
8. Download and extract the "Sybaris AIO Starter Pack", Follow the instructions inside - https://mega.nz/#F!axdzjQIS!IO-37G0I1VORxANkj5NNow
9. Add all the extra mods/presets/translations you want into their proper folders within the Sybaris folder (Search the /trash/ pastebin for our user made stuff. Note: Some mods may require certain DLC patches in order to work.)

And that should be it. If you followed everything to a T, your game should be running with no issues. There's a ton of mods and DLC you'll need if you want to get your furry maids looking the way they do in the /trash/ threads, but again that's all on you to find and/or discover.

Learn how to use the international mod list. Search Hongfire. Search the trash archives. Search the /vg/ archives. Search the /h/ archives. Search Twitter with #CM3D2 hastag. Search MotiMoti3D. Always search and look around a bit before asking for assistance, because chances are that what you're looking for might be easier to obtain than you think.