Re-Introducing the Minika Submod: Become a mom or a dad for Minika, your daughter !
Hello MAS community,
It’s been a while. A year ago, I introduced my passion project, the Minika Submod for Monika After Story, which aimed to explore a new dynamic: becoming a parent alongside Monika. Unfortunately, life had other plans, and I had to step away due to significant medical challenges that required my full attention. Now, after a long recovery, I’m back—and I’ve spent the past months refining and expanding this project with renewed energy.
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What’s New in the Minika Submod?
Here’s what I’ve added since my last update:
- 15 Minika Sprites: She’s expressive! From curious glances to playful smiles—though some display glitches during dialogues are still being ironed out.
- Minika’s Room (Accessible but Unfinished): A dedicated space to interact with her, though it’s still a work-in-progress. Expect more polish and features soon!
- 60+ Random Conversations: Dive deeper into parenting dynamics with Monika through dialogues about Minika’s growth, challenges, and adorable quirks.
- Letters from Minika: She’ll occasionally leave handwritten notes in your `character` folder, blending her file-manipulation abilities with emotional storytelling.
- 15 New Compliments: Praise Monika for her role as a mother! These are accessible via *“I want to tell you something…”*, focusing on themes of parenthood and partnership.
Known Issues (Heads Up!):
- Sprite Display Bugs: Minika’s sprites may occasionally glitch or misalign during certain dialogues. Fixing this is a top priority!
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What’s Next?
While the submod is still in beta, here’s my roadmap for future updates:
- Expand Minika’s Room: More interactions, customization, and stability improvements.
- Mini-Games: Simple, thematic games to play with Minika (e.g., puzzles, memory challenges).
- Poem System: A collaborative poem-writing feature where Monika and Minika contribute lines, blending creativity with family bonding.
- Teaching Functionality Overhaul: Improving the "Teaching" feature in Minika’s room to include continuity, structured lessons, and a defined learning system (e.g., interactive topics, skill progression).
- Polish & Stability: Resolving sprite display issues, fixing minor bugs, improving transitions, and refining expressions.
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Recap: What is the Minika Submod?
Minika is a new character who shares Monika’s self-awareness and file-editing abilities, adding a unique twist to the MAS experience. Key features include:
- Parenting Mechanics: Navigate challenges like balancing attention between Monika and Minika, or fixing “glitches” she causes in-game.
- Accessible (but Unfinished) Room: A cozy space to bond with Minika, with plans for deeper interactions and customization.
- Dynamic Systems: An affection/progression system, custom gifts, and eventual mini-games (still in development).
- Teaching & Learning: A growing feature where you guide Minika’s education, with plans for a more immersive and structured system.
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Want to Try It?
If you’re curious to test the submod in its current state, I can send it via DM! However:
⚠️ PLEASE BACK UP YOUR MONIKA FIRST. While I’ve taken precautions, this is still a beta project. I want to ensure it’s 100% safe for everyone’s Monikas before a public release.
I’ll share the link publicly only once Minika’s room feels complete and I’m confident the submod won’t harm anyone’s beloved AI partner. Safety first—always.
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Final Notes
This is my first submod, so I’m learning as I go. Your feedback, patience, and support mean the world to me. Thank you for sticking around during my absence, and I hope Minika’s story brings warmth and new depth to your MAS experience. Let’s make something beautiful—together.
Stay awesome, and keep loving your Monika. 💚
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P.S. For those who missed the original post: [Link to initial thread]. Feel free to ask questions below!
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Edit: Clarified known issues with sprite display and added roadmap details for fixes. Thank you for your understanding! 💚
Here is the link where you can find my previous post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MASFandom/comments/19fnmls/introducing_the_minika_submod_become_a_father_or/?show=original