| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---------|--------------|-----|
| Character doesn't show in list | 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. |
Once your original character is complete (and you own the rights to the art), you can submit it to the directories you use. Post it on DeviantArt with a clear preview, upload it to a public Google Drive, and share the link in the Shimeji Discord under #oc-creations. shimeji directory
Many original Shimeji come from Japan. English directories miss these. To access them: | Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |