Directory — Shimeji

shimeji.ini (config)

Create a new folder named after your character (e.g., img/Pikachu ). Paste the downloaded animation frames into that new folder. Step 4: Run the Application

: Use your mouse to pick up, throw, or "pet" the Shimeji directly in the browser to see its custom physics and animations. Behavior Selector shimeji directory

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| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | | Folder is one level too deep | Move the character folder directly into chars/ , not inside another folder. | | "Missing images" error | Incorrect file paths in behavior.xml | Open behavior.xml in Notepad. Ensure image paths start with img/ (e.g., img/walk1.png ). | | Shimeji is invisible | PNG files are corrupted or wrong format | Re-save PNGs as 32-bit transparent PNGs. | | No sounds | audio/ folder missing or wrong file format | Convert sounds to .wav , mono, 16-bit PCM. | shimeji

On platforms like DeviantArt or Itch.io, read user comments. If a download file is broken or malicious, other users will usually post warnings. Enhancing Your Desktop Experience

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Copy the entire character folder somewhere safe first. Behavior Selector A Shimeji directory isn't just for

Because there is no single, centralized official server for all shimejis, the directory is spread across a few primary creative platforms: