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伙伴幕间成长 / Companion Interlude Growth

Hello everyone, I'm the author of this plugin.

As the title suggests, the function of this small tool is quite simple: to allow your companions, who act as team members, to also receive Interlude Time (Study Opportunities) after a module ends, enabling them to grow just like your main character.

◆ Features ◆

Enable Companion Growth: Partners in the party will gain Interlude Time based on a multiplier of the amount their leader receives upon module completion.

Default Multiplier: For game balance, the default multiplier is set to 0.5 (i.e., companions gain half the points of the leader).

Adjustable Multiplier: You can freely modify this multiplier (from 0.0 to 2.0) in the BepInEx plugin configuration file located at BepInEx/config/YourPluginName.cfg.

◆ Important Notes & Tips ◆

[Backup Recommendation]
Although this plugin has been tested and is save-safe, it is strongly recommended that you back up your game saves before enabling it, just in case!

[Key Mechanic Insight]
Unlike the leader, the Interlude Time gained by companions will not be automatically converted into Luck when starting a new module. This means a partner's Study Opportunities can be accumulated indefinitely. Please plan your companions' growth according to your own gameplay strategy.

[Target Audience]

This plugin only affects "Partners" (i.e., characters unlocked through the story like Dodo, Shaye, etc.).

If you bring another self-created "Investigator" as a team member, they will not gain extra Interlude Time through this plugin.

This plugin makes no changes to the leader character.

◆ Installation & Dependencies ◆

[Required Prerequisite] Subscribe to BepInEx Plugin Support on the Steam Workshop.

Subscribe to this mod.

Launch the game, and you're all set!

◆ In-Game Companion Growth Mechanic Guide ◆

(This section's discovery and detailed explanation are credited to the resourceful player MiraGandaldore. Thank you!)

Through community exploration, it has been discovered that the base game does provide a way for companions to grow. However, as the guidance for this feature is not immediately obvious, it can be easily overlooked by many players (myself included, initially). Here are the details on how to use it:

How to Operate:

In the top-right corner of the Chrono-Shrine interface (the purple arcade machine provided by Yog-Sothoth), left-click on a partner's card.

Select the "Write Experience" option.

From there, you can have the partner "Inherit" a module ending that you have already completed and unlocked.

Inheritance Effects & Costs:

[Gain] The partner will acquire all traits rewarded by that ending, as well as a fixed 12 points of Interlude Time.

Important Mechanics & Tips:

[Respec Function] If a partner has already inherited an ending, you can select "Reproject." This will reset the partner's attributes and experiences, giving you the chance to choose a different ending for them to inherit.

[No Gold Cost] Unlike the main character, partners do not require Gold for studying during the Interlude; they only consume Interlude Time.

[Extra Funds] While inheriting an ending does not grant Gold, it appears that partners receive their profession's "starting funds" each time they enter a new module, which can be utilized creatively ;) .

◆ An Alternative Provided by This Plugin ◆

If you find the official method to be a bit cumbersome as your roster of partners and unlocked endings grows, or if you prefer companion growth to be directly tied to the leader's performance in that specific adventure, then this plugin offers a more convenient and automated solution.

◆ The Author's Journey ◆

"Depersonalization is so fun, hehe."
"Wow, I can bring Dodo out as a companion, hehe."
"Wait, why can't companions grow? Not hehe-ing anymore!"
"—And thus, a wild plugin was born!"

◆ Feedback ◆

I am a newcomer who has just started playing the game and getting into modding. This plugin was created through a process of trial and error. If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for improvement, you are very welcome to leave your feedback in the comments. I will do my best to learn and fix them.

Enjoy the game!