As Eternum grows and progresses, the file will eventually become too large to use in .apk format, the best way around this is to Joiplay, an emulator service. In order to use Joiplay, you must download the PC version instead of the Android version.
What you'll need:
1. The newest Joiplay update
2. The newest RenPy plugin
3. A file managing app (I recommend File Manager +)
3. The PC version of Eternum
Here's how to do it:
1. Go to the Joiplay Patreon and find the most recent public release on their page, *you must download both Joiplay and the RenPy plugin.* *Do not use the version found on the app store, it is outdated and you will get bugs.*
2. Once you have downloaded both files, install Joiplay and open the app. In the lower right corner there will be a + icon, press it and select "install package." Find your RenPy plugin in your files and import it. This may no longer be necessary, it was when I downloaded it but I've been using it for some time and can't remember the exact details. If you can't find the file, simply try opening the RenPy APK file. One of those methods should work.
3. That done, use your file manager to unzip Eternum. Try not to bury your game files too deep, I've noticed strange bugs if the file path is too long.
4. Return to Joiplay and press the + again, and press "add game"
Enter the game's name and version number when it asks (doesn't necessarily need to be correct) and then press "choose."
Find the EXE file and import it. It will ask for an icon, add one if you wish but it isn't needed.
That should be all you need to get your game up and running, if you encounter animations ending prematurely you can try enabling "HW Video" and "Model Based Rendering" and disabling "Less Updates" all of which are found in the RenPy section of settings. Ultimately, the performance of the game will only be as good as your hardware allows
I would very much prefer a split APK over Joiplay.
For one, the PC version of VNs is way to big to keep on an android's storage. Then, you have the issue with PC-sized GUI on a touchscreen. Most importantly, the APK just works. Joiplay is the wonkiest crap I've ever used on an android.
I hope you're not thinking about crippling your masterpiece of a game by making it reliant on a trashy emulator.
That means that every update will be more compressed than the last one. I'll keep releasing Android builds, but the quality will be terrible by the time the game ends, just keep it in mind.
I said split APK, not compressed. Essentially, that's two APKs with half the content in each. There's no rule saying that you have to squeeze everything into one APK, especially if you do so by reducing the quality.
Look at Tales From the Unending Void, for example, or Sinful Life.
Naturally, there are even better methods to bypass the 2GB limit, like additional resource files. It's not unusual for an install to be only a few hundred MB, but then fetch up to several GB of assets. Of course, that would require a fair amount of extra effort to learn and implement, and I don't want to ask too much. Thus, my suggestion of a split APK.
damn this is a really amazing game i could even say this was worth a few movies like when the creator reveals himself could be like the after creditsscene or somrthing its more of a visual novel with a great story rather than a porn game
It's so lovely to the part that they are celebrating the day of the dead, but it gets me wonder why there's have a Luna Scene that part, i think it's better to keep Luna innocent, you know Luna is not that type of, i just think that it needs more time to get her very well and more.
In Nova's scene, does she have different dialogue based on how you had sex with Maat in the temple? For example, she said Maat was pinned to the ground, but I somehow vaguely remember initially choosing to pin her against the wall?
Hey Caribdis i just finish the game's last uptade, thank you so much for your effort. This game is a real masterpiece, i can't wait for the 0.6, and again, i hope we can see more of Nova scenes in version 0.6. Love you Caribdis <3
Can i ask Caribdis, on average, how many days does it take you to finish one update? Because i compared the public release of the old updates to the newer updates and it takes about 100+ days to realease a public update tho.
As Eternum grows and progresses, the file will eventually become too large to use in .apk format, the best way around this is to Joiplay, an emulator service. In order to use Joiplay, you must download the PC version instead of the Android version.
What you'll need:
1. The newest Joiplay update
2. The newest RenPy plugin
3. A file managing app (I recommend File Manager +)
3. The PC version of Eternum
Here's how to do it:
1. Go to the Joiplay Patreon and find the most recent public release on their page, *you must download both Joiplay and the RenPy plugin.* *Do not use the version found on the app store, it is outdated and you will get bugs.*
2. Once you have downloaded both files, install Joiplay and open the app. In the lower right corner there will be a + icon, press it and select "install package." Find your RenPy plugin in your files and import it. This may no longer be necessary, it was when I downloaded it but I've been using it for some time and can't remember the exact details. If you can't find the file, simply try opening the RenPy APK file. One of those methods should work.
3. That done, use your file manager to unzip Eternum. Try not to bury your game files too deep, I've noticed strange bugs if the file path is too long.
4. Return to Joiplay and press the + again, and press "add game"
Enter the game's name and version number when it asks (doesn't necessarily need to be correct) and then press "choose."
Find the EXE file and import it. It will ask for an icon, add one if you wish but it isn't needed.
That should be all you need to get your game up and running, if you encounter animations ending prematurely you can try enabling "HW Video" and "Model Based Rendering" and disabling "Less Updates" all of which are found in the RenPy section of settings. Ultimately, the performance of the game will only be as good as your hardware allows
I just downloaded in browser and copied files to eternum folder where I have itch.io stored. Worked a charm. Seems the new update is half a gig too large for itch, so gotta get the ol jar o elbow grease out...
Since the last release, I upgraded my PC. I used a program to transfer over my saves, and it got most of the other renpy games, but not this one, sadly.... Thank you for not disabling the skip button. :)
I am Spanish and seeing the references and listening to the music in Spanish at certain moments I have to say that the wait was worth it, I laughed a lot! JAJAJAAAJAJAJ
Okay, so how long would the updates take most likely for 0.5-0.6? I noticed that 0.4-0.5 took 5 months but 0.3.-0.4 only took 3 months and 0.2-0.3 took 4 months to release. AHH I'm too excited for eternum. I love this game so much!
It depends. Caribdis is constantly improving so he's always getting faster even if not by much , but that also means the more he updates the more detail he can give the newest update. I'd say it wont take more than 6 months, but it could be anything between 4-6 months as long as we want quality over quantity.
So, I realize this is probably impossible, but I reaaaalllly want Chang to be Mike's cousin. Just for the slim chance of seeing the best guys from both games together.
And if there's a Mike cameo, someone please tell me
I know right!? I wanna live in kredon if thats the gas peice there! Even housing is cheap?!?! Realism immediately out the window. Otherwise, amazing game lmao.
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***HOW TO INSTALL AND USE JOIPLAY FOR ANDROID***
As Eternum grows and progresses, the file will eventually become too large to use in .apk format, the best way around this is to Joiplay, an emulator service. In order to use Joiplay, you must download the PC version instead of the Android version.
What you'll need:
1. The newest Joiplay update
2. The newest RenPy plugin
3. A file managing app (I recommend File Manager +)
3. The PC version of Eternum
Here's how to do it:
1. Go to the Joiplay Patreon and find the most recent public release on their page, *you must download both Joiplay and the RenPy plugin.* *Do not use the version found on the app store, it is outdated and you will get bugs.*
2. Once you have downloaded both files, install Joiplay and open the app. In the lower right corner there will be a + icon, press it and select "install package." Find your RenPy plugin in your files and import it. This may no longer be necessary, it was when I downloaded it but I've been using it for some time and can't remember the exact details. If you can't find the file, simply try opening the RenPy APK file. One of those methods should work.
3. That done, use your file manager to unzip Eternum. Try not to bury your game files too deep, I've noticed strange bugs if the file path is too long.
4. Return to Joiplay and press the + again, and press "add game"
Enter the game's name and version number when it asks (doesn't necessarily need to be correct) and then press "choose."
Find the EXE file and import it. It will ask for an icon, add one if you wish but it isn't needed.
That should be all you need to get your game up and running, if you encounter animations ending prematurely you can try enabling "HW Video" and "Model Based Rendering" and disabling "Less Updates" all of which are found in the RenPy section of settings. Ultimately, the performance of the game will only be as good as your hardware allows
Thank you for the tutorial 🥰
I would very much prefer a split APK over Joiplay.
For one, the PC version of VNs is way to big to keep on an android's storage. Then, you have the issue with PC-sized GUI on a touchscreen. Most importantly, the APK just works. Joiplay is the wonkiest crap I've ever used on an android.
I hope you're not thinking about crippling your masterpiece of a game by making it reliant on a trashy emulator.
APKs have to stay under 2GB.
That means that every update will be more compressed than the last one. I'll keep releasing Android builds, but the quality will be terrible by the time the game ends, just keep it in mind.
I said split APK, not compressed. Essentially, that's two APKs with half the content in each. There's no rule saying that you have to squeeze everything into one APK, especially if you do so by reducing the quality.
Look at Tales From the Unending Void, for example, or Sinful Life.
Naturally, there are even better methods to bypass the 2GB limit, like additional resource files. It's not unusual for an install to be only a few hundred MB, but then fetch up to several GB of assets. Of course, that would require a fair amount of extra effort to learn and implement, and I don't want to ask too much. Thus, my suggestion of a split APK.
Latest joiplay can unzip the game itself using The "Import Archive File" option, skiping the step 3 and half of the step 4.
damn this is a really amazing game i could even say this was worth a few movies like when the creator reveals himself could be like the after creditsscene or somrthing its more of a visual novel with a great story rather than a porn game
Thanks!
What 3D software do you use Caribdis. I want to make a fan art
HoneySelect2
gotta say Luna is definitely the best girl. everything is on point.
ahh, a fellow person of culture!
I noticed you hit 4,500 patreons! Congrats! Does this mean you are getting more help on the game, and hopefully faster updates?? ;)
Already got it, maybe not faster, but hopefully better
I was just wondering if there is a reason for not letting the download go trough itch itself, but doing it trough mediafire and such.
Yes, itch has a 4GB limit, and the game went past that already
oh i didnt know that, thanks
I just needed to say... CHANG RULES!
It's so lovely to the part that they are celebrating the day of the dead, but it gets me wonder why there's have a Luna Scene that part, i think it's better to keep Luna innocent, you know Luna is not that type of, i just think that
it needs more time to get her very well and more.
Hey, how u created all these great animations?! What were u using?
HoneySelect2
The update was more than amazing.
I was wondering, and maybe slight SPOILER ahead,
Spoiler below
In Nova's scene, does she have different dialogue based on how you had sex with Maat in the temple? For example, she said Maat was pinned to the ground, but I somehow vaguely remember initially choosing to pin her against the wall?
Thanks, great update as always!
Thank you!
Yeah, the dialogue changes depending on your choice in that scene
Hey Caribdis i just finish the game's last uptade, thank you so much for your effort. This game is a real masterpiece, i can't wait for the 0.6, and again, i hope we can see more of Nova scenes in version 0.6. Love you Caribdis <3
Thank you very much!
NOOOOOOOOOO the new update is through 3rd party which you have to pay for >:(
There are Mediafire and Drive options too man.
Can i ask Caribdis, on average, how many days does it take you to finish one update? Because i compared the public release of the old updates to the newer updates and it takes about 100+ days to realease a public update tho.
Several months of work
How to join he discord tho, can someone give me a link?
NOOOOOOO my Stargate Wormholes are gone...
May I know what is the name of the Spanish song at the end of the update as in the scene with Nancy?
Besame, Lu-Ni
thx
YOU CREATED A WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE CARIBDIS THANK YOU & LOVE YOU!!
More Penelope Content❤️.
Thank you so much!!
Hello there Caribdis is it can you help us android user about the crash issue and I love the 0.4 btw thanks
I just finished downloading the new 0.5 in android and when I opened it crashed can someone tell me went it fixed thanks
I'm about to download it now I hope I don't get the same error
did you fix it?if you did how?i got the same issue.
It didn't even crash at all for me guess I got lucky,
I'm not so lucky on the New Revival UI Goku banner tho 😢
***HOW TO INSTALL AND USE JOIPLAY FOR ANDROID***
As Eternum grows and progresses, the file will eventually become too large to use in .apk format, the best way around this is to Joiplay, an emulator service. In order to use Joiplay, you must download the PC version instead of the Android version.
What you'll need:
1. The newest Joiplay update
2. The newest RenPy plugin
3. A file managing app (I recommend File Manager +)
3. The PC version of Eternum
Here's how to do it:
1. Go to the Joiplay Patreon and find the most recent public release on their page, *you must download both Joiplay and the RenPy plugin.* *Do not use the version found on the app store, it is outdated and you will get bugs.*
2. Once you have downloaded both files, install Joiplay and open the app. In the lower right corner there will be a + icon, press it and select "install package." Find your RenPy plugin in your files and import it. This may no longer be necessary, it was when I downloaded it but I've been using it for some time and can't remember the exact details. If you can't find the file, simply try opening the RenPy APK file. One of those methods should work.
3. That done, use your file manager to unzip Eternum. Try not to bury your game files too deep, I've noticed strange bugs if the file path is too long.
4. Return to Joiplay and press the + again, and press "add game"
Enter the game's name and version number when it asks (doesn't necessarily need to be correct) and then press "choose."
Find the EXE file and import it. It will ask for an icon, add one if you wish but it isn't needed.
That should be all you need to get your game up and running, if you encounter animations ending prematurely you can try enabling "HW Video" and "Model Based Rendering" and disabling "Less Updates" all of which are found in the RenPy section of settings. Ultimately, the performance of the game will only be as good as your hardware allows
Just finished 0.4 and came back to see 0.5 😩
is there a way to download the new update directly on the itch.io app?
I just downloaded in browser and copied files to eternum folder where I have itch.io stored. Worked a charm. Seems the new update is half a gig too large for itch, so gotta get the ol jar o elbow grease out...
that's what i did but itch still tells me to update.
Yup, thinking that's going to be a tad annoying, but just start the game - it works 👍😊
Current cliffhanger gave me chills. The story is right up my alley, and the romantic scenes meshes well together.
TYVM!
I gotta say, I really like story twists in this game =) well done, Caribdis
Thank you!
How could I play it on my iPad? This game is definitely good
Since the last release, I upgraded my PC. I used a program to transfer over my saves, and it got most of the other renpy games, but not this one, sadly.... Thank you for not disabling the skip button. :)
You have once again outdone yourself Caribdis. Thank you for continuing to provide nothing but the best!
Thank you for playing!
PRESS A TO GET FUCKED LOL love this
lets go boi
Is there any way to find out the name of the song that plays in the Nova scene?
yes just go to discord
Mia Pfirrman - Silverware
TY <3
Noted. Raven haired girls whose names start with "L" are weak to the power of massage tables.
Indeed 😆
I am Spanish and seeing the references and listening to the music in Spanish at certain moments I have to say that the wait was worth it, I laughed a lot! JAJAJAAAJAJAJ
Any other android users having trouble with the game crashing soon after launching?
🙋
Can anyone help me why the game is getting crash after the 0.5 update
Use joi play instead when it keeps.
what's a joi play , btw i am talking about Android users
You can play pc versions of the VN.
You can ply pc versions of the VN.
anyone know how to play a game on a mega file?
Im playing on itch and when I try to download the game it doesn't work, is it ok if you can update the file.
You have to download it from browser
Understood, thank you for the help :)
Okay, so how long would the updates take most likely for 0.5-0.6? I noticed that 0.4-0.5 took 5 months but 0.3.-0.4 only took 3 months and 0.2-0.3 took 4 months to release. AHH I'm too excited for eternum. I love this game so much!
It depends. Caribdis is constantly improving so he's always getting faster even if not by much , but that also means the more he updates the more detail he can give the newest update. I'd say it wont take more than 6 months, but it could be anything between 4-6 months as long as we want quality over quantity.
So, I realize this is probably impossible, but I reaaaalllly want Chang to be Mike's cousin. Just for the slim chance of seeing the best guys from both games together.
And if there's a Mike cameo, someone please tell me
Mike cameo is definitely needed =)
hes mentioned at the start of the game, "former president stabb"
the new content comes after the end of the version 4? or is in the middle? like another scene?
After the end of 0.4, yes
I hate how unrealistic this game is Gas prices at 1.06?!?!?!?! oh well rest of the game is perfect so cant complain too much lol
I know right!? I wanna live in kredon if thats the gas peice there! Even housing is cheap?!?! Realism immediately out the window. Otherwise, amazing game lmao.
This game is incredible I LOVE the scenes the animations and all out caribdis is a very good game maker.
Thank you so much!