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| # Frequently Asked Questions | # Frequently Asked Questions | ||
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| ### General Questions | ### General Questions | ||
| - | **Q1**：Where can I play this game? | + | **Q1**: Where can I play this game? |
| - | **A1**：Search for VPet Simulator on Steam, add it to your library, and you can play it for free. | + | **A1**: Search for VPet Simulator on Steam, add it to your library, and you can play it for free. |
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| - | **Q2**：What is this game about? | + | **Q2**: What is this game about? |
| - | **A2**：It allows you to develop a small VPet that stays with you while you use your computer. | + | **A2**: It allows you to develop a small VPet that stays with you while you use your computer. |
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| - | **Q3**：Is this game safe? | + | **Q3**: Is this game safe? |
| - | **A3**：If you have concerns about the game’s security, you can review its source code on GitHub: | + | **A3**: If you have concerns about the game’s security, you can review its source code on GitHub: |
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| - | **Q4**：How do I play this game? | + | **Q4**: How do I play this game? |
| - | **A4**：Refer to*[Game Tutorial](../ | + | **A4**: Refer to*[Game Tutorial](../ |
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| - | **Q5**：The animation frame rate feels a bit low. Is this normal? | + | **Q5**: The animation frame rate feels a bit low. Is this normal? |
| - | **A5**：The animations in this game are frame-based animations. If you notice this behavior across all animations, it is normal. Support for Live2D (L2D) animations will be added in future updates. | + | **A5**: The animations in this game are frame-based animations. If you notice this behavior across all animations, it is normal. Support for Live2D (L2D) animations will be added in future updates. |
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| - | **Q6**：Do I have to launch the game from Steam? | + | **Q6**: Do I have to launch the game from Steam? |
| - | **A6**：The game can run independently of Steam. You can open the local game folder and launch VPet-Simulator.Windows.exe directly. | + | **A6**: The game can run independently of Steam. You can open the local game folder and launch VPet-Simulator.Windows.exe directly. |
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| - | **Q7**：Where are the local files located? | + | **Q7**: Where are the local files located? |
| - | **A7**：In the Steam game library, right-click the game, select Manage, then choose Browse local files. | + | **A7**: In the Steam game library, right-click the game, select Manage, then choose Browse local files. |
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| - | **Q8**：Does the VPet have voice output? | + | **Q8**: Does the VPet have voice output? |
| - | **A8**：No. If you want the VPet to read text aloud when speaking, you can subscribe to the official MOD “EdgeTTS” from the Steam Workshop. | + | **A8**: No. If you want the VPet to read text aloud when speaking, you can subscribe to the official MOD “EdgeTTS” from the Steam Workshop. |
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| - | **Q9**：The game does not uninstall cleanly. Why does Steam keep prompting me to install it every time I start Steam? | + | **Q9**: The game does not uninstall cleanly. Why does Steam keep prompting me to install it every time I start Steam? |
| - | **A9**：The game’s auto-start feature works by creating a shortcut in the system Startup folder. If the option “Start on boot” was not unchecked before uninstalling, | + | **A9**: The game’s auto-start feature works by creating a shortcut in the system Startup folder. If the option “Start on boot” was not unchecked before uninstalling, |
| Press Win + R, enter `shell: | Press Win + R, enter `shell: | ||
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| - | **Q1**0：The VPet keeps moving around while I’m gaming. What should I do? | + | **Q10**: The VPet keeps moving around while I’m gaming. What should I do? |
| - | **A1**0：You can find VPet Simulator in the tray icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen. | + | **A10**: You can find VPet Simulator in the tray icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen. |
| Right-click the tray icon and uncheck the Always on Top option. | Right-click the tray icon and uncheck the Always on Top option. | ||
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| ### Operation Issues | ### Operation Issues | ||
| - | **Q1**：How do I drag the VPet? | + | **Q1**: How do I drag the VPet? |
| - | **A1**：Long-press the VPet for a short period to pick it up and drag it. The required long-press duration can be adjusted in Settings. | + | **A1**: Long-press the VPet for a short period to pick it up and drag it. The required long-press duration can be adjusted in Settings. |
| Note that long-pressing does not work on every area. MODs may affect which areas can trigger the drag action. | Note that long-pressing does not work on every area. MODs may affect which areas can trigger the drag action. | ||
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| ### Development Issues | ### Development Issues | ||
| - | **Q1**：How do I develop a VPet? | + | **Q1**: How do I develop a VPet? |
| - | **A1**：Refer to the*Development*entry. | + | **A1**: Refer to the*Development*entry. |
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| - | **Q2**：Can a VPet die? | + | **Q2**: Can a VPet die? |
| - | **A2**：Don't worry, develop your VPet with peace of mind. | + | **A2**: Don't worry, develop your VPet with peace of mind. |
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| - | **Q3**：My VPet is sick and needs money for medicine, but after spending money on medicine, I have no money left to buy food, which causes it to get sick again. In the end, my VPet is both broke and sick. What should I do? | + | **Q3**: My VPet is sick and needs money for medicine, but after spending money on medicine, I have no money left to buy food, which causes it to get sick again. In the end, my VPet is both broke and sick. What should I do? |
| - | **A3**：This situation typically occurs when your Level is not high enough, and you have not been engaging in development Interactions. Please refer to the *Development* entry to understand how to resolve this issue. | + | **A3**: This situation typically occurs when your Level is not high enough, and you have not been engaging in development Interactions. Please refer to the *Development* entry to understand how to resolve this issue. |
| In short, study more, work more, and during periods when Money is low, avoid leaving your VPet unattended (i.e., do not let it remain idle). | In short, study more, work more, and during periods when Money is low, avoid leaving your VPet unattended (i.e., do not let it remain idle). | ||
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| - | **Q4**：Is the Experience Value negative? | + | **Q4**: Is the Experience Value negative? |
| - | **A4**：Some items can reduce Experience Points (EXP). | + | **A4**: Some items can reduce Experience Points (EXP). |
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| - | **Q5**：My little marker is missing. Can it come back? | + | **Q5**: My little marker is missing. Can it come back? |
| - | **A5**：Load a previous save file. For specific steps, please refer to *System - Restore from Backup* under the *Settings* entry. | + | **A5**: Load a previous save file. For specific steps, please refer to *System - Restore from Backup* under the *Settings* entry. |
| If even the oldest save file does not have the marker, you may consider starting over. | If even the oldest save file does not have the marker, you may consider starting over. | ||
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| - | **Q6**：How can I avoid losing the marker? | + | **Q6**: How can I avoid losing the marker? |
| - | **A6**：If you have subscribed to MODs that do not comply with the game's numerical design, when performing actions like purchasing or working, the game will prompt you with a related issue: | + | **A6**: If you have subscribed to MODs that do not comply with the game's numerical design, when performing actions like purchasing or working, the game will prompt you with a related issue: |
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| - | **Q7**：Does losing the marker affect achievements? | + | **Q7**: Does losing the marker affect achievements? |
| - | **A7**：No, it does not affect achievements. | + | **A7**: No, it does not affect achievements. |
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| - | **Q8**：What is the use of the marker? | + | **Q8**: What is the use of the marker? |
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| + | **A8**: It reflects your patience and passion for the game, representing that your save data is eligible to participate in ranking statistics. | ||
| - | **A8**：It reflects your patience and passion for the game, representing that your save data is eligible to participate in ranking statistics. | ||
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| - | **Q9**：What is the use of leveling up? | + | **Q9**: What is the use of leveling up? |
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| + | **A9**: It unlocks higher-multiplier work/study activities, which yield greater rewards. | ||
| - | **A9**：It unlocks higher-multiplier work/study activities, which yield greater rewards. | ||
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| - | **Q10**：Why can't I drag the multiplier slider? | + | **Q10**: Why can't I drag the multiplier slider? |
| - | **A10**：The unlocking of multipliers requires reaching the corresponding Level. For the specific calculation method, please refer to the *Development* section. | + | **A10**: The unlocking of multipliers requires reaching the corresponding Level. For the specific calculation method, please refer to the *Development* section. |
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| - | **Q11**：Is project income related to Level? | + | **Q11**: Is project income related to Level? |
| - | **A11**：In version 1.10, regardless of Level, project income is only related to the selected project and its multiplier. | + | **A11**: In version 1.10, regardless of Level, project income is only related to the selected project and its multiplier. |
| That is, for the same project and the same multiplier, the income is identical and is not related to Level. | That is, for the same project and the same multiplier, the income is identical and is not related to Level. | ||
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| + | **Q12**: Why did my VPet fall back to a level in the hundreds after passing level 1,000? | ||
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| + | **A12**: This is the normal Level Breakthrough system, not a lost save or data error. The first breakthrough threshold is **level 1,000**, and each completed breakthrough raises the next threshold by **100 levels**. After a breakthrough, | ||
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| ### MOD Issues. | ### MOD Issues. | ||
| - | **Q1**：How do I install a MOD? | + | **Q1**: How do I install a MOD? |
| - | **A1**：You can subscribe to MODs in the game's Steam Workshop. You can also move MOD files into the MOD folder located in the game's local root directory. | + | **A1**: You can subscribe to MODs in the game's Steam Workshop. You can also move MOD files into the MOD folder located in the game's local root directory. |
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| - | **Q2**：MOD is marked in red / shows an old version warning? | + | **Q2**: MOD is marked in red / shows an old version warning? |
| - | **A2**：Please refer to the *Management Interface* section within the *Settings* entry. | + | **A2**: Please refer to the *Management Interface* section within the *Settings* entry. |
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