Sluttown USA: Hometown Corruption

How do I fix the bug in Jessica's path?

Download the latest bugfix to resolve issues with repeating text during paperwork for Jessica's path.

What is the issue with Elliot after reaching hypno level 3?

After reaching hypno level 3, Elliot can only be progressed using the app regardless of charge levels or time of day. This may also coincide with a black screen issue for Jessica.

How do I progress NPCs in the game?

Refer to the game guide for progression details. Time and location affect whether using the app will have an effect on NPCs. For example, Jessica requires two stages: first attune her in the teachers lounge then call her into your office later.

What happens after meeting Elliot?

After meeting and talking to Elliot, a new computer option appears to learn coding, which increases the max charge increase possible from the charging game. A new NPC is introduced once you reach a certain point in the coding game.

How can I quickly progress through the coding game?

You can manually adjust SugarCube.State.variables.charge to skip grinding, but this should be used with caution as it may disrupt gameplay balance.

How can I increase the time limit for typing words in the game?

To extend the time limit, edit the HTML file and search for 'timed 3s'. Adjust the duration as needed (e.g., change '3s' to a higher number) depending on your progress in the coding section. For early stages with a max charge of 5, use 3 seconds; for later stages with charges up to 8 or 12, increase it to 4 seconds.

What should I do if I can't find the map menu button?

Check your Images/Nav folder for a file named MapMenu.jpg. This image acts as the map menu button. If missing or corrupt, download and place it correctly to proceed.

How do I interact with Jessica's path if there are issues?

Download the 'jess only update' HTML file from the front page and place it in the same folder as your images. Ensure you have the correct build by checking for recent updates or downloading a more recent version.

How do I progress through Karlee's bag scenario?

Look for a small icon at the bottom right of the room picture to access outside locations and move forward in the game.

How do I fix image corruption issues in the game?

To resolve image corruption, download and unpack the images zip file into the same directory as the HTML. Ensure you have the correct version of the image pack (e.g., 0.2 or 0.3) to avoid any missing scenes.

Why are there no new images in the 0.3 changelog?

The 0.3 update is a small packet and does not include new images for earlier parts of the game. You need the full 0.2 image pack to get all previous content.

How do I fix the bug in Karlee's chat scene?

To resolve the variable setting issue in Karlee's chat scene, ensure you fill up the XP bar with her and then sleep. This will force the necessary variables to set correctly.

Why does Abella not appear as intended?

Abella may not show up if the $abellaReady variable is not set properly. You can manually define it in the JavaScript console: `SugarCube.state.variables.abellaReady=1` and `SugarCube.state.variables.abellaMax=4`. Ensure you sleep after talking to Karlee.

What should I do if there are issues with Gia's arc?

During Gia's arc, drop by the restaurant on Tuesday evenings when parents are away. This detail might be added in future updates for clarity.

How can I resolve the issue where Abella doesn't appear as expected?

Ensure that both abellaReady and abellaMax variables are defined in your game script. Setting SugarCube.State.active.variables.abellaMax to a specific value, such as 5, may also help.

What should I do if Karlee's story variable is causing issues?

Reset the Karleestory variable back to its initial value (e.g., 15) and rerun the relevant portion of the game. This can resolve any inconsistencies in the storyline progression.

How do I progress AJ's story arc when dealing with her bully boyfriend?

You need to advance AJ’s story arc further before you can proceed with certain elements involving her relationship dynamics. Moving forward in AJ's narrative will eventually allow you to address the issue with her bully.

How do I download and manage image files for updates?

If you have already downloaded version 0.2, move or copy the Images folder from that release to your new directory for playing version 0.3. This saves over a gigabyte of re-downloading images.

What is the basic loop in building charge and using it with characters?

To progress through the game, build up a full attunement by chatting with characters until you have enough charge. Then use this charge at specific points, such as talking to them at work.

How do I transition between different story arcs in the game?

There are specific milestones and interactions required for progressing through various character arcs. For example, advancing AJ’s storyline may be necessary before moving forward with certain plot points involving other characters.

Progression Tips

• To progress an NPC, pay attention to time and location as they can affect whether using the app will have an effect.
• For most characters, hypnosis is a two-stage process: attunement followed by moving things along. The attunement stage shows a percent progress indicator at the bottom of the resulting passage.
• Jessica's progression involves 'app'ing her in the teachers lounge and then going back to your office to 'call in Jessica'. This can be done on weekdays in the morning and afternoon.
• Talking to Elliot increases charge rewards from the charging game. Learning coding after this will increase the maximum charge increase possible.
• Complete the paper writing stage early in the game by ensuring you have taught a class and met the two students. This should occur during a weekday afternoon when she automatically knocks on your office door.
• After completing the initial stages, progress to the next phase with at least 20 phone charge. The exact location for this interaction may vary between the lounge or your office.
• To advance further in the game, focus on attuning and progressing her relationship in the lounge before moving to subsequent phases in your office.
• Talk to the gym teacher in the staff lounge during morning hours.
• To progress with Abella, go to her apartment at night and read the text. On weekdays, visit the dining room after some time has passed. On weekends, you can have a final encounter with Abella.
• To advance in Alex's story arc, you need to progress AJ's storyline further to eliminate her bully boyfriend. This will allow you to move forward with Alex.
• In AJ's story, there is a period of about 3 weeks where she goes to help her uncle and you must wait for her return before progressing the narrative.
• To proceed in Karlee’s story after the second Abella/Karlee scene, talk to her during breakfast. If no dialogue options appear, it may be necessary to wait until later in the day or progress other storylines.

Charge Management

• The default value for using the app is 5 charge points. If you have less than this, it won't work.
• If you use more charge than needed, any surplus will be returned to your phone after setting attunement to 100%.
• To avoid grinding, impatient players can adjust SugarCube.State.variables.charge directly in the console.
• Maintain a sufficient phone charge level (at least 20) to unlock and complete certain stages of progression.
• Check Thursday morning with at least 20+ charge to look into the bathroom for an important interaction.
• Exchange money for charge at night using the computer to support Karlee's progression.
• Consider manually setting $abellaMax and $karleeStory variables in the console if encountering issues accessing Abella's apartment or progressing with her story.

Gameplay Troubleshooting

• Ensure you have a fresh copy of the game files if previous save files do not work.
• The 'Learn how to code' mini-game may be bugged, causing it to skip ahead in time without adding charge. Complete the mini-game once and then manually progress through the stages.
• If stuck with Karlee's bag, check for a map menu button or small icon at the bottom right of the room picture to access outside locations.
• If you encounter an issue where Karlee does not allow progression to Abella, manually set $karleeStory to 16 and $karleeLevelReady to 1 in the console.
• Check if the game recognizes sufficient charge for accessing Abella's apartment by verifying variable values or restarting from a save point.
• If you encounter issues with images not loading properly, ensure you have downloaded and installed the latest version of the game.
• When entering Abella's apartment, look for it under the 'third floor' section in your game. This may vary depending on the specific build or update of the game.