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Sure, GL

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In the realms of guess work now:

Main Fixes to Try

1. Input Device Conflicts (most common solution):
   • Disable Bluetooth completely (Windows Settings → Bluetooth & devices).
   • Open Device Manager (right-click Start → Device Manager).
     • Under Keyboards, remove the duplicate entries (uninstall all but one), then restart your PC.
     • Also check Bluetooth, Human Interface Devices, and Sound, video and game controllers for extras and disable them.
   • Wireless devices or hidden pairings often cause this.
2. Launch in Windowed Mode:
   • Locate the main game .exe in your Starmaker Story folder.
   • Right-click → Create shortcut.
   • Right-click the shortcut → Properties → Target field.
   • Add at the end (after the closing quote): -screen-fullscreen 0
   • Try launching with this shortcut. You can also experiment with -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080.
3. Quick In-Game Attempts:
   • While stuck, try Alt + Enter (toggles fullscreen).
   • Press F1 multiple times (helps refresh UI in some cases).
4. Registry Reset for Display Settings:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit.
   • Navigate under Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Arvus Games\Starmaker Story and look for any Starmaker Story / Arvus-related key.
   • Delete entries starting with Screenmanager.
   • Launch the game again.

Other steps:

• Run the .exe as Administrator.
• Close any background apps with overlays (Discord, etc.).
• Ensure graphics drivers are up to date.

Start with step 1 (Bluetooth + duplicates) as that's fixed it for others with identical symptoms.

About the Event Viewer error (sysmain.dll)

This is a common Windows performance counter issue and unlikely to be the main cause of your game problem. You can try fixing it with:

cmd

lodctr /r

(run as admin). Or run sfc /scannow + DISM commands. But focus on the input stuff first.

Jhef_012 how am I supposed to keep a hand free when using a controller?

I would start looking at stuff like multiple monitors, screen resolution or upto date graphic drivers then... Maybe Event Viewer might show some application error or warning if you make a note of what time it happens? 

Don't let logic ruin a bad joke 😭

I unplugged my monitor and now I am seeing a blank screen 😅

You on Windows? If so make sure to disconnect anything like a Xbox controller.. this can normally cause issues with Unity games.

Wah, the art and the animations is half the reason I fell in love with that game... 

You are in for a treat though 😈

I am going to leave a cup of tea for you here and wait for you to calm down... 

Play Demon Deals 🙌, and if you have already played that MODIFICATION APP by tightly just got an update...

Well more stuff to look forward too I guess 😅 progress is progress though 🙌 thanks for the update!

Mostly answered multiple times above... 

1. No, it would require too much effort as all the in game CGs are static. This was kinda worked around by Anna's costume returns and pills, so hopefully we will get some additional ones soon. Though any costume/appearance changes will be limited to events and the studio. 

2. More than likely, guess we will need to see what the additional love/slut route events bring. 

3. Doubtful, this would bring even more complexity to a game system that already requires quests to be completed on a set day.. Adding a day/night cycle would just add frustration...  

That solution sucks.. in a good way 

You need to give the guy at least an hour to wank and shit 😭

Age of Wonders 4 has new DLC 😮 Jokes aside dude needs to have a life outside of development. I am sure he is plodding along slowly but surely.. my main worry is he is getting distracted by more "that would be cool to have"'s 😬

To be fair has been over two weeks since the update now. 

Dr.Muramasa anything to share? Is Kal still getting distracted by feature creep or is he full focused with an unbreakable acceptance criteria for 1.9 now?

Lovely stuff 💛

... and that is how you play tennis...

[Insert some random elf woman getting her insides plastered here]

Doubtful unless one last one from a Kal tweet a couple days before release. Dr.Muramasa already mentioned there would be no more teasers... It is good in a way, gonna make it feel like jumping into a fresh experience with all the reworks. 

No that was only in Brazil. The majority of valentine's are celebrated on the 14 February which was the 1.8E release. 

If a release was to be themed around a holiday it would most likely be a German or North American one. 

Though with 1.9 it is literally a case of when it is in ready state. Suspect a couple of days before it is ready to ship Kal will say on Discord it is code complete. Think we are in for a little while longer with the reworks going on though... 

When it is ready... 

Futa query has been answered a number of times above 

Xelus327 might be working on a mod for Futa content after 2.0 is released, but no official feature will be added as it takes away from the narrative and intent of the game. 

On feet fetch 

It would be nice to get an official answer on this from Dr.Muramasa as there is a noticeable lack of this type of content?  Is there reason for this and is it hopeful to think at least a foot job porn option could be added to the studio in 2.0? 

No, it is more of a teaser. Dr. Frost and Dr. Mura's storyline will continue in 1.9

Think this one is more of an enhancement request than a bug, believe only the standard  1,920 × 1,080, 2560 x 1440 & 3840 x 2160 resolution are officially supported. Dr.Muramasa would need to confirm if there are any plans for additional support. 

If not you will just need to play around with the display settings or use some third party tool.  

Game over after the Steam version. Hopefully a spinoff to come with a whole new cast and location after that, but this is to be decided after a 6 months gap following the Steam version. All we can do is pray. 

Calm it you, she will take your seed when she is ready 😉

Obviously things can change but it is still listed and the intent is to have similar system as the current event structure used for Evelyn. Anna will be pregnable, with a chance that some other characters can  be too. 

Happy days! Enjoy 🙌

Sure, though there should be no threat moving to 1.8D your saves should still work and you will get more content 

You on 1.8D cause it should be fixed now 🤔 regardless changing the game resolution to 1080p or not being in full screen should resolve the issue. 

What do you mean, as in all of your saves are gone? Of it crashes/freezing on auto save screen - if so make sure you do not have controller connected to your PC or additional monitors, this can normally be an issue with Unity games... 

Need to at least once or you are missing out on good content 😭

Last comment from Dr.Muramasa on this was the main focus will be on Steam as the store front platform of choice, but they might look at adding the option to purchase it on Patreon for example. Though this most likely comes down to what the new law of the week is from payment processors, when the game is ready to ship...