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'''A Juniper's Knot''' is a captivating visual novel originally developed by Dischan Media in 2012. This game has now been ported to the Playstation Vita console, thanks to the efforts of SonicMastr and their adaptation of the Ren’Py engine, known as [[Renpy Vita|Ren'Py Vita]].
This is a port of Juniper's Knot for the PlayStation Vita console, developed using [[Renpy Vita|Ren'Py Vita]], an adaptation of the Ren'Py engine by SonicMastr.
 
Juniper's Knot is a short visual novel originally created in 2012 by Dischan. This port includes several enhancements beyond the basic game adaptation.


== Installation ==
== Installation ==
=== Requirements ===
===Requirements===
* Modded PS Vita (very easy to search for loading CFW online)
* Modded PS Vita (very easy to search for loading CFW online)
* [[VitaShell]] or any other method of navigating Vita's internal memory
* [[VitaShell]] or any other method of navigating Vita's internal memory


=== First Time ===
===Fresh install===
# Go into '''Releases''' section of this repository and download the ''.vpk'' file
* Download the .vpk file from [https://github.com/Grimiku/Junipers-Knot-Vita/releases Releases].
# Transfer the file into your Vita (ie. under ''ux0:VPK'' or any other folder you created) and install
* Copy it into your Vita and install the .vpk via [[VitaShell]].
 
* The installation can take a up to 2 mins, the first startup of the game should be 1,5 mins. All of this is expected behaviour.
The installation can take a up to 2 mins, the first startup of the game should be 1,5 mins. All of this is expected behaviour.


=== Updating to New Release ===
===Updating to new release===
# Go into '''Releases''' section of this repository and download the latest '''''archives.rpa''''' file
* Go to [https://github.com/Grimiku/Junipers-Knot-Vita/releases Releases] and download the latest archives.rpa file.
# Go into '''''ux0:app/JNPRSK099/game''''' on your Vita and replace existing '''''archives.rpa''''' with the downloaded one
* Go into ux0:app/JNPRSK099/game on your Vita and replace existing archives.rpa with the downloaded one.


=== Getting the DLC "Thank you" message ===
===Getting the DLC "Thank you" message===
# Buy the DLC to support the devs (should be just ~1 USD on Steam)
* Buy the DLC to support the devs (should be just ~1 USD on Steam).
# Go into the Juniper's Knot directory on your PC - right-click the game in your library ''Manage->Browse local files''. In the ''game'' there should be an ''img'' folder - copy that folder under the same directory on your Vita (ie. ''ux0:app/JNPRSK099/game''). The image will now show up in Extras section's gallery once you finish the game
* Go into the Juniper's Knot directory on your PC.
# Feel proud you supported the people who made the game
* Right-click the game in your library "Manage->Browse local files".  
* In the "game" there should be an "img" folder - copy that folder under the same directory on your Vita (ie. ''ux0:app/JNPRSK099/game'').  
* The image will now show up in Extras section's gallery once you finish the game.
* Feel proud you supported the people who made the game.


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
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==Media==
==Media==
'''Juniper's Knot - Universal - HD Gameplay Trailer''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D5P9qgJ3QA TouchGameplay]) <br>
'''Juniper's Knot - Universal - HD Gameplay Trailer''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D5P9qgJ3QA TouchGameplay]) <br>
<youtube width=""640"">3D5P9qgJ3QA</youtube>
<youtube width="640">3D5P9qgJ3QA</youtube>


== Known Issues ==
== Known issues ==
* Occassional short lags when Ren'Py is loading new assests. Shouldn't be too much of a bother but it is still noticeable
* Occasional short lags when Ren'Py is loading new assists. Shouldn't be too much of a bother but it is still noticeable
* Small GUI glitch under specific circumstances showing &quot;toggle mute&quot; while scrolling through main menu
* Small GUI glitch under specific circumstances showing &quot;toggle mute&quot; while scrolling through main menu
* For Polish translation there might be an error with displaying credits (language mismatch at one point)
* For Polish translation there might be an error with displaying credits (language mismatch at one point)
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==Changelog==  
==Changelog==  
'''v0.99'''
'''v0.99'''
* Edited script to remove code compatability errors preventing the game from booting up under Ren'Py Vita
* Edited script to remove code compatibility errors preventing the game from booting up under Ren'Py Vita.
* Removed ability to change resolution
* Removed ability to change resolution.
* Added entirely new possibility of language selection upon first bootup. Please note only Polish and Turkish have the menus translated as the game is heavily image dependant and first translations lacked in that area. '''Language selection is one-time only for now.''' You have to reset persistent data in orded to choose it again. Not advised if you made other settings setup or cleared the game
* Added entirely new possibility of language selection upon first bootup. Please note only Polish and Turkish have the menus translated as the game is heavily image dependent and first translations lacked in that area. Language selection is one-time only for now. You have to reset persistent data in order to choose it again. Not advised if you made other settings setup or cleared the game.
* Added entirely new help screen
* Added entirely new help screen.
* Edited credits section
* Edited credits section.
* Remapped certain keys to better adjust to the Vita
* Remapped certain keys to better adjust to the Vita.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* GitHub - https://github.com/Grimiku/Junipers-Knot-Vita
* Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/1df7j2n/junipers_knot_vita_port/
* Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/1df7j2n/junipers_knot_vita_port/
* Github - https://github.com/Grimiku/Junipers-Knot-Vita

Revision as of 06:24, 16 Haziran 2024

Juniper's Knot Vita
JunipersKnotVita.png
General
AuthorGrimiku
TypeOther Games
Version0.99
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2024/06/14
Links
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Website

This is a port of Juniper's Knot for the PlayStation Vita console, developed using Ren'Py Vita, an adaptation of the Ren'Py engine by SonicMastr.

Juniper's Knot is a short visual novel originally created in 2012 by Dischan. This port includes several enhancements beyond the basic game adaptation.

Installation

Requirements

  • Modded PS Vita (very easy to search for loading CFW online)
  • VitaShell or any other method of navigating Vita's internal memory

Fresh install

  • Download the .vpk file from Releases.
  • Copy it into your Vita and install the .vpk via VitaShell.
  • The installation can take a up to 2 mins, the first startup of the game should be 1,5 mins. All of this is expected behaviour.

Updating to new release

  • Go to Releases and download the latest archives.rpa file.
  • Go into ux0:app/JNPRSK099/game on your Vita and replace existing archives.rpa with the downloaded one.

Getting the DLC "Thank you" message

  • Buy the DLC to support the devs (should be just ~1 USD on Steam).
  • Go into the Juniper's Knot directory on your PC.
  • Right-click the game in your library "Manage->Browse local files".
  • In the "game" there should be an "img" folder - copy that folder under the same directory on your Vita (ie. ux0:app/JNPRSK099/game).
  • The image will now show up in Extras section's gallery once you finish the game.
  • Feel proud you supported the people who made the game.

Screenshots

JunipersKnotVita-01.png

JunipersKnotVita-02.png

JunipersKnotVita-03.png

JunipersKnotVita-04.png

Media

Juniper's Knot - Universal - HD Gameplay Trailer (TouchGameplay)

Known issues

  • Occasional short lags when Ren'Py is loading new assists. Shouldn't be too much of a bother but it is still noticeable
  • Small GUI glitch under specific circumstances showing "toggle mute" while scrolling through main menu
  • For Polish translation there might be an error with displaying credits (language mismatch at one point)

Changelog

v0.99

  • Edited script to remove code compatibility errors preventing the game from booting up under Ren'Py Vita.
  • Removed ability to change resolution.
  • Added entirely new possibility of language selection upon first bootup. Please note only Polish and Turkish have the menus translated as the game is heavily image dependent and first translations lacked in that area. Language selection is one-time only for now. You have to reset persistent data in order to choose it again. Not advised if you made other settings setup or cleared the game.
  • Added entirely new help screen.
  • Edited credits section.
  • Remapped certain keys to better adjust to the Vita.

External links

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