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Hi FluffyPants-senpai! AI2U runs on default models, but the itch.io version exclusively supports OpenAI API key integration as an alternative for players preferring their own keys. Players using their own keys are responsible for managing their keys’ usage, payments, etc. and may need to reach out to OpenAI Support directly.

In case your issue is occurring in AI2U despite using a valid OpenAI API key, please email support@alterstaff.io with more info and we’ll look into it!

Hi senpai! Thanks for the fun meme ^o^

We were alerted to random disruptions/freezes when interacting with the new NPCs and are prioritizing the fix! If you’re running into a different issue while interacting with them, please share more info for our troubleshooting efforts. Thank you, senpai! 💖🔪

Hi Boibi-senpai! We might consider local LLMs in the future. At the moment, we have Gemini as our built-in default model for seamless AI-player interactions, and itch.io players can integrate their OpenAI API keys if they prefer. We'll consider local LLMs and additional AI integrations if our dev tests show them playing nicely with our updates and content rollouts! 💖🔪

Thanks for reporting this issue! Fellow players on itch.io are experiencing the same thing; our team is working on a fix and may send an email with updates if it takes longer than a few more hours.

We appreciate your proactive report and hope you'll keep an eye on when it's fixed! Thank you, senpai~ 💖

🎁 Thank you for a delightful birthday poem, senpai! If you'd like us to count it as part of the contest, please share it on Steam, Reddit, or Discord as linked on the Steam announcement 💜✨

Hi senpai! Thanks for your patience as we reply -- if you haven't already, please reach out to support@alterstaff.io ~ Our team over there can verify your account ownership and ensure your key kicks in as planned!

Hi pizza! Does this issue persist even after un/reinstalling the game and restarting your device? If so, please share your device specs and we'll see if we can help!

Hi cool! If the issue persists even after restarting your PC and un/reinstalling the game, can you please share more info, such as your device specs?

‼️ We enjoy hype but we're eager for you to play sooner rather than later. This fix is expected soon, but we just wanted to let you know that you should already have a free AI2U Steam key in your itchi.o Connected Accounts tab. Let us know if you need help finding it. Thank youuu, fellow senpai with thoughts at 3am!~ 😺🔪

Thanks for asking! We removed a pesky token requirement last year, and since then, AI2U has been a one-time payment game. Players can launch the game and immediately start playing -- Gemini is our default generative AI for text while we use MiniMax and Azure for text-to-speech. While it doesn't run locally, no further payments are required, and itch.io players have the option to utilize their own OpenAI API keys if they prefer. 💖🔪

Hi taxi! You can check out our beta mod tutorial right here: https://www.alterstaff.io/mod-tutorial

Hi Overlord! Minimum system requirements are listed on the game page, but some players report the game working on devices with lower specs.

If you buy the game and can't get it to run for any reason, please reach out to support@alterstaff.io so we can look into it!

Hi! Thanks for letting us know. Please check + try the following to resolve any issues you're experiencing while launching the game. If all fails, please reach out to support@alterstaff.io and include your device specs so we can look into it!

• Do you have at least 7 GB of memory and disc space on your computer? If so, and the issue persists after restarting your device,  try deleting the game from your computer and then downloading it again from your itch.io game library.,
• Try temporarily disabling any antivirus or firewall software on your device during the launching process.,
• If you have other devices available to use, you can also try downloading the game on a different computer to see if it launches more easily.

Hi senpai, thanks for the detailed report on both issues you're experiencing.

• If you see the game launcher lagging, it may be due to Windows Defender running during an auto-update for AI2U version updates or hotfixes. We recommend temporarily disabling any antivirus programs during an installation and reenabling it as soon as the updates come through.
• Regarding those specific crashes during the cooking and potions minigames, please reach out to support@alterstaff.io and attach your latest player logs corresponding with the date of the last crash. Our team may be able to investigate further from there!❤️‍🔥🔪

Hi Don-senpai! You can unlock the chatbots in their respective channels after reacting to the message in the #chatbot-contract channel, which you can find after scrolling down "Channels & Roles" -> "Browse Channels"!

Reminder that chatbot interactions are community-facing within the channel and that they don't work in Discord DMs. Have fun and play nice! 🥰🔪

Hi there! Please check the following and give 'em a try if needed:

• Do you have at least 7GB of memory and disc space on your computer? If so, and the issue persists after restarting your device, please try deleting the game from your computer and then downloading it again from your itch.io game library.,
• Try temporarily disabling any antivirus or firewall software on your device during the launching process.,
• If you have other devices available to use, you can also try downloading the game on a different computer to see if it launches more easily.

Let us know how it goes, senpai! 💖🔪

Hi Don-senpai! Thanks for the suggestion ~ The three yandere stars are VERY adamant about staying in their respective levels with occasional visits to the Atrium 💖🔪

Hey Chew! Yup, AI2U is a one-time payment and no longer requires the use of tokens or API keys. You just login and start playing immediately! 💖🔪

Hi Drummer-senpai! Yes—your Steam key should, by default, appear in your itch.io Library in the same section you retrieved the AI2U itch game key from. If it's not showing for you, please email support@alterstaff.io so we can look into it 💖🔪

Hi linkgamers! Our latest version update includes a new feature that allows players to hang out with the NPCs in The Atrium. Depending on how you choose to roleplay, interactions can translate to a date or romantic scenarios! More info in our patch notes: https://alterstaff.itch.io/ai2u/devlog/885115/v0543-patch-notes 💖🔪

Catgirl can't wait either! 💖🔪
If you're still waiting for your key, please email support@alterstaff.io with more info so we can ensure you receive it as planned. Thank you! 

Hi Snow! An internet connection is needed to communicate with the AI and to ensure all updates come through.

We understand wanting to play offline though! Thanks for thinking yandere AI Catgirl's game is cool; being noticed by her senpais always makes her day! 😸💖🔪

We sure hope Catgirl didn't hide your key from you, Senpai! 🗝️😸🔪 Thank you for the support <3

True magic is knowing you love spending time with our cute lonely witchy!! Thank you for the support and for keeping her company 🔮✨

Thanks for the update! If you haven't already, please reply to our most recent email letting us know your key is giving you trouble. We will verify our purchase and compensate you accordingly! 💖🔪

Hi random! Thanks for the detailed feedback. Please note that between our Support Team and itch.io's own Support, it can take up to a few business days to respond.

We emailed our itch.io players directly with instructions on finding their missing keys and have followed up with direct compensation for those who reported the instructions did not work as planned. In case you missed us, please check the inbox of the email address connected to your itch.io purchase for any communications from support@alterstaff.io last week.

We also eliminated the token system mainly due to player dissatisfaction. We learned our diverse community has different reasons for disliking tokens and API keys alike so we worked to eliminate both! Per that announcement, we also emailed players who bought the game multiple times to communicate compensation steps. Please check your inbox once more in case we missed you, or if a different email address was connected to your purchase.

We were unable to immediately send Steam keys to players per itch and Steam limitations on this matter. We know that some players received their keys in their itch Downloads automatically while others did not, to which we resumed troubleshooting and compensating via email. Our itch playerbase also received at least two emails communicating paths toward their keys, including an email with standard troubleshooting that worked for some while others we supported directly as needed.

We understand the frustration with the Steam-itch versions not syncing immediately. We announced this delay one day before the Early Access launch on Steam due to limitations on our end. Our team also cited stability reasons for the reason behind the delay, and will work to sync both versions together moving forward.

If you have additional concerns other than what you already emailed itch about, kindly share them in your follow-up email to them. They will help look into any missing components while mediating the conversation between us and you.

We hope this helps! Thanks for being a longtime AI2U player.

Hi! Can you please clarify if you're referring to your itch.io or Steam key? Please email us or itch Support Team depending on which key it is:

- itch.io Download key: support@alterstaff.io

- Steam key: support@itch.io 

We look forward to supporting you as soon as possible. Thanks and hopefully Catgirl isn't hiding the key from you!! 🙀🗝️🔪

Thanks for the update! We look forward to supporting you via itch.io's own Support 💖🔪

Hi Honey! In case we missed your emails, kindly contact itch.io Support (support@itch.io) with a summary of your issue and mention our game; they will mediate the conversation and ensure any issues are resolved accordingly. Thank you! 💖🔪

Hi, thanks for loving the catgirl's game! She approves 😼

Player accounts and achievements will not sync between itch and Steam. Consider them separate accounts entirely as the Steam version connects to your Steam profile while the itch.io beta requires you to create a new account. Have fun reenacting your favorite scenarios between builds! 💖🔪

Thanks for reporting this issue in the Witch's Cabin! Our team will look into it 💖🔪

Hi!

This build could take a while to download, but we'd be happy to look into this issue for you. To start, please check + try the following to resolve any issues you're experiencing while launching the game:

• Per the Minimum System Requirements listed on our game page, do you have at least 7 GB of memory and disc space on your computer? If so, and the issue persists after restarting your device, please try deleting the game from your computer and then downloading it again from your itch.io game library.
• Try temporarily disabling any antivirus or firewall software on your device during the launching process.
• If you have other devices available to use, you can also try downloading the game on a different computer to see if it launches more easily.

If all fails, please email support@alterstaff.io with more info so we can figure out the next steps. Thank you! 🔪💖

Hi! We might look into more localization options in the future. As a chat-heavy game, we need to ensure everything is localized as perfectly as possible for players everywhere 💖🔪

Some of our dev members want to play with Eddie on ultrawide monitors too! We'll see what we can do in future patches 💖🔪

Hi Tommy! This build could take a while to download, but we'd be happy to look into this issue for you. To start, please check + try the following to resolve any issues you're experiencing while launching the game:

• Per the Minimum System Requirements listed on our game page, do you have at least 7 GB of memory and disc space on your computer? If so, and the issue persists after restarting your device, please try deleting the game from your computer and then downloading it again from your itch.io game library.
• Try temporarily disabling any antivirus or firewall software on your device during the launching process.
• If you have other devices available to use, you can also try downloading the game on a different computer to see if it launches more easily.

If all fails, let us know and we'll see what we can do. Thank you! 🔪💖

This is on our radar! We will look into patching it in upcoming beta and early access updates.

Hi and of course! The itch.io version is too yandere to leave its earliest supporters! 💖🔪

Hi! We use our default setting (with the option for players to use their own OpenAI API keys) as it is what works in conjunction with development. This allows us to continue expanding the storyline and introduce various features and gameplay mechanics while keeping the game stable 💖🔪 We may explore alternate AI setups in the future.

Thanks for playing AI2U! The escape rooms are designed with replayability in mind so players can explore new strategies and reenact their favorite scenarios with the NPCs. We'll see about exploring more options in the future 💖🔪

Spooky! Please try deleting the game off your device and trash bin, and install it again via your itch.io Downloads. If you still run into trouble, email support@alterstaff.io with more info so we can look into it! 💖🔪